"Hole in the Earth was our first and only choice when we decided to tackle a Deftones song," explains Harrison. "Not only is it our collective favorite by one of our biggest influences, but the subject matter really resonated with us at the time of recording.”

'The Spider', ZETRA commented:

"The golden thread becomes a web.
The silken strands entice you, but do not linger.
Will you climb to brighter heights?
Or descend into madness.
And ever he waits.
And ever he watches."

“Castigation Choir is Aversions Crown at our most savage. It sets the tone for A Voice From The Outer Dark, bleak and brutal, and just the beginning,” says Chris Cougan.

The band shared the following about the new single and video: “With ‘Hydra,’ we dove even deeper into the heavy tunings we explored on our previous single, ‘Death Above Life.’ Lyrically, it’s a raw and unfiltered track about cutting ties — direct, honest, and uncompromising”.

Cold Slither return with a self-titled debut, blending old-school heavy metal with a modern edge. Led by Zartan and the Dreadnok crew, the band drops a new animated video for ‘Zartan’s Revenge’, brought to life by Costin Chioreanu. Ferocious, cinematic, and unrelenting.

Madeleine and Rikard say ‘Promise of Apocalypse’ deserved a symphonic version after fans deeply connected with its message. The song speaks to losing track during hard times, and the need to make a change, even when the path isn’t clear.

"Embrace Darkness. Accept Fate. Surrender Yourself. and Feed the Flame. 'It Only Gets Darker' is now yours," says singer Brian Wille.

“It’s a sultry, seductive, and euphoric song with heavy guitars and a chorus that makes you want to run barefoot through a moonlit field in a lace gown.” – Zora Cock

Frontman Eric Vanlerberghe shared his thoughts on the new track: “Rain was one of the first songs we wrote for the record. As time went along and more songs started filling up the tracklist, it continued to be one of my favorite songs. Thematically, Rain deals with acceptance of things out of your control and finding clarity." 

"We didn't care what anybody thought — we just wanted to write a deathcore song," the band says. "It turned out to be really special. Chris did not disappoint either. Witness The End offers the most unpredictable experience of any song on Lonely God.”

“‘Hallelujah’ is a signifier of what’s to come. It explores the current state of discourse, staying true to yourself, and connecting with those who feel dismissed or misinterpreted.” – Andy Biersack

The band comments, “We Rule The Waves’ is our tribute to the spirit of freedom, brotherhood, and the will to conquer — not just lands, but your own limitations. It’s about standing tall with your clan, facing the storm head-on, and carving your mark into the world like a Viking longship through blackened seas.”

"We are so excited to unveil our new song ‘Heretic,’ featuring the incomparable Kim Dracula,” says IN THIS MOMENT in a combined statement. “From the first time we heard that incredible voice, we knew we wanted to collaborate. We cannot wait for the world to hear what happens when we join forces on a song like ‘Heretic.’”

BABYMETAL have released the explosive new single Kon! Kon! featuring Bloodywood. This is the fifth single off their upcoming album METAL FORTH out on August 8 via Capitol Records.

Commenting on the song, vocalist Nick Holmes says: "The cross represents stability, prosperity, hope and happiness. The serpent represents trepidation, anguish and overbearing sadness, lurking in the shadows ready to take everything away."