Weinman said: “It’s kind of about allergies. But mostly I think it’s just asking a question of whether I’d prefer to feel it all if it means feeling bad, or choose to feel nothing at all. It’s less band-y than the other songs and maybe more similar to older Runnner songs where I throw a bunch of random instruments together.”

Vocalist Zora Cock shares:

“Sometimes curiosity feels so strong it’s as if you’re compelled by an unseen force… mine felt more like opening Bluebeard’s chamber, leaving me covered in blood.”

Dayseeker have shared the video for their new single ‘Shapeshift’. Vocalist Rory Rodriguez calls it “an open letter to myself about the anxiety I live with daily.” The track previews Creature in the Black Night, produced by Daniel Braunstein and mixed by Zakk Cervini, showcasing the band’s heaviest and most immersive sound yet.

Speaking about the song, Taylor said “With For I Am Death, I want the music to speak for itself, allowing the listener to decide what it means to them. The interpretation of the song might align with my own, or it might come from the heart of the audience. Either way, I’m excited to see what people take away from it and what it means to them.”

Windwaker unleash new single ‘Victory Lap’, their first since Hyperviolence. Packed with glitchy riffs, swagger, and hooky cadence, it’s a defiant anthem. “Victory Lap is a rejection of the naysayers, the gatekeepers and anyone who’s ever tried to box us in,” say the band. Produced by Chris Lalic and Zakk Cervini, they’ll also hit Good Things Festival this December.

San Francisco punks Spiritual Cramp announce their sophomore album RUDE, out October 24, and drop new single Young Offenders. Described as “DEVO-addled, extremely fun and underpinned with a fist-pumping punk chorus,” the track lands with a playful video and the news of a 24-date North American tour.

Deaf Havana gear up for the release of their seventh album We’re Never Getting Out on October 3. Speaking on new single Carousel, James Veck-Gilodi shares, “Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity… Carousel is essentially about feeling so out of control and stuck on a downward spiral.”

Frontman Richie Cavalera comments: “‘Savage New Times’ is a throwback to 80s metal that inspired us. It’s meant to be a song about being strong, overcoming, and fighting through the dark days of our lives. It’s a killer track and a great way to end an album as our final battle cry!”

The Halo Effect pay tribute to Swedish icons Kent with a cover of ‘If You Were Here’. “Kent was a band that left a mark on many, weaving together pop rock and synth in a way that deeply moved me… we aimed to create our own version without straying too far from the soul of the original.”

Australia’s WEREWOLVES are halfway through their mission of ten albums in ten years, with album six The Ugliest Of All out September 19 on BACK ON BLACK. “Why did we call it that?” asks Sam to no-one. “We’re turning into a fearsomely hideous old-man band. Grey hair, guts… it’s like if The Hills Had Amps.”

FEUERSCHWANZ on “Sam The Brave”:
“With ‘Sam The Brave’ we pay tribute to the true hero of Lord of the Rings – not the mighty warrior, but the loyal friend who carries the light when all hope seems lost. This song is our monument to loyalty, courage, and the power of friendship.”

Giving context to the song, vocalist Nick Holmes says: “Observing the death of an individual, and subsequently, how the transition of seasons evokes fond memories. The God of Malevolence serves as an internal voice to dismantle those cherished memories and reintroduces the initial anguish of loss.”

Says Ramos of the deeply personal new track, “This song is exactly what I imagine a lot of people expected of us to put out. We took all the heaviest stuff we had to create this incredibly dark, high-stress/tension song. I personally think the breakdown at the end of this is one of my favorites that we’ve ever written and I’m excited to see how people engage with this one.”

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.