“Born from the sting of being doubted by someone whose support should have been unwavering, the track transforms betrayal into a fierce declaration of self-belief. Raw, raucous guitars collide with deliberate moments of silence, creating a dynamic push and pull that lingers long after the final note.” THE VERNONS

KING ULTRAMEGA, the all-star tribute project honouring the music and legacy of Chris Cornell, returns with its latest single, “Birth Ritual,” a reimagining of the SOUNDGARDEN deep cut originally featured on the legendary Singles movie soundtrack.

“The day I wrote ‘Dog Eat Dog’ I walked into the studio feeling so rough, I’d been having these meltdowns before writing sessions that had been building up and getting worse and worse every day. I couldn’t really think of anything to write about, I wasn’t heartbroken or livid, my soul wasn’t destroyed.” CHINCHILLA

BLACK SPIKES about “ZELVAR”:

“This song tells the story of Zelvar, the demon of greed, as he steps into the human world. Within a magnificent palace, those consumed by endless ambition gather, chasing ever greater wealth, power, and status. Yet the more they gain, the deeper they fall into his trap—thirsty, and forever unsatisfied.

WEDNESDAY comments: “‘I Want You Dead’ is another classic track and fan favorite from the debut album. This song has remained a staple in our live show and always gets the audience screaming.”

"Foulmouth" stands ten-toes down and swings for the throat. Taking aim at the complacency of the people around them, it's gloves off for No Life, who deliver a nasty uppercut with their signature fusion of nu-metalcore and electronics. The track sees the four-piece continue to hone their sound and sharpen their edges as they put the scene on notice. 

"Second Best is about the feeling of dedicating everything you have to a person, relationship, or cause, only to discover you were always disposable," explains the band. "Written through the lens of a corrupt monarch and forgotten followers, the song explores betrayal, exploitation and the rage that follows when loyalty is repaid with abandonment.”

"Crawl" seethes and surges in signature IN THIS MOMENT style. Anchored by a gut-punching riff and seismic vocals courtesy of inimitable frontwoman MARIA BRINK, the song sets its hooks in, holds tight, and never lets go. It's worthy of obsessing over—like all of the group's best material over the years.

Speaking about the song, the band commented: "Celebrity worship is more prevalent than ever. They come and go as they do, being forced into our faces until then the next batch comes through. People’s obsessive compulsion to follow other people’s lives that they’ll never once meet. It’s almost as sad as it is maddening."

Alx Hell: “This is hard rock in 2026: classically grounded, but delivered with modern precision and total presence. ‘Annihilation Line’ is built to feel just as natural in headphones as it does from the front row.”

What do you do 'After The Fall'?, you stand back up as quick as you can and keep on fighting! 
The track talks about how everyone falls sometimes in life but it's how we pick ourselves up that matters, you never quit, you just have to keep getting back up!

Comments bassist Todd Stern, “Loooooove this song. It’s the type of song that gives you imagery as you listen. Slow, melty intro… next thing you know you have to run for your life. Great moments of intensity, all in good fun. It’s aggressive as fuck but it’s also like a party song! Highly recommended.”

Lorna Shore are giving fans a look inside their 2026 global tour with the release of the new single and video for “War Machine,” filmed across the band’s recent European headlining jaunt with Whitechapel, Shadow Of Intent and Humanity’s Last Breath. The video is directed by Nicholas Chance with additional camera work from Daniel Hill and drone footage from Tom and Milford of Bad Wolf Horizon.

Separate is about a turning point I experienced during the writing of this album," says singer Patrick Miranda. "Between creative friction, internal and intrapersonal struggles, and the weight of needing to create something that felt meaningful, the stress of it all hit me hard. I felt like I had nothing more to offer in that moment.”

“It’s the apex predator of Anthrax songs,” grins Ian. “I think it’s the best song we’ve ever written and the best thing I’ve ever been a part of creatively. What’s the most powerful emotion that moves me more than anything? Of course, it’s love. Nothing moves me like the deep feeling that I get from my wife and son. I’m living on that edge for the rest of my life. This is mine, but there are a lot of ways to ruin it.”