Tuomas Saukkonen comments: “‘Carnivore’ continues where “Draconian Darkness” ended. Clearly, the full-length was not enough to extinguish the flame of inspiration ignited by the darker side of humanity. Instead of seeking balance and harmony with nature and other species around us, we feed and feast on the world we live in.”

Rise Against drop Ricochet, the title track from their first album in four years. “Even our silence, even our detachment, carries weight. Every choice… they all ricochet,” shares McIlrath.

Karly Jewell drops new single Rock Ain’t Pretty from her ARIA Top 3 album There’s A Jewell In Town. “It embodies the spirit of rock music, forged through years of overcoming obstacles”.

The single “Bedroom Posters” is for anyone who holds memories to their hometown near and dear. Lead vocalist Ryan Key says “ Have you ever come back to visit your hometown and felt crushed by all the memories that led up to the day you left? Have you ever felt like settling down somewhere meant giving up your dream? If so Bedroom Posters is for you.”

Beginning with delicate, atmospheric production, “Specter” builds into a passionate, hard-hitting chorus, complete with ominous, otherworldly electronic flourishes that provide dynamic layers to the song.

BABYMETAL unveil new video for ‘My Queen’ (feat. Spiritbox), out now alongside their latest album METAL FORTH.

Songwriter Joona Björkroth comments: "Here We Are' captures that moment after the storm has passed — you've faced challenges, been tested, and somehow come through the other side a little stronger, a bit wiser, and perhaps a bit more grounded.”

"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