American metal band Armored Saint will release its ninth studio album, "Emotion Factory Reset," on May 22, 2026, via Metal Blade Records. Watch the music video for the first single, "Close to the Bone," below, and pre-order the album here. "Emotion Factory Reset" was produced, as were Armored Saint's previous four albums, by bassist Joey... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Veteran death metal band Jungle Rot will release its 12th full-length album, "Cruel Face of War," on May 15, 2026, via Unique Leader Records. Pre-order the album here, and watch the music video for the new single "Apocalyptic Dawn" below. "Let's start off by saying what an amazing accomplishment it is to hit 12 releases... Continue Reading →
In a particularly lore-heavy drop, Ice Nine Kills has shared “Hell or High Slaughter (Grave Diggler: Pt. 2)” for the new horror movie "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come." The song and music video are available exclusively via YouTube; watch the video below. The story behind the song is a lot even by Ice Nine... Continue Reading →
Blue Medusa, the new band featuring ex-Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, has shared the new single "Checkmate." Stream the song here, and watch the music video below. "Checkmate" was written by White-Gluz, Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia, and mixed and mastered by Kile Odell. “This is a song where everything just clicked,” White-Gluz said. “Checkmate is an extremely cathartic song... Continue Reading →
Black Veil Brides will release its seventh studio album, "Vindicate," on May 8, 2026, via Spinefarm Records. Pre-order the album here, and watch the music video for the title track below. The album includes previously released singles "Bleeders," "Hallelujah" and "Certainty." "This record is rooted in the feelings of revenge and vindication," frontman Andy Biersack said. "These... Continue Reading →
Moldovan metal band Infected Rain has released the official music video for its new single "Stranger." The track offers the first glimpse into the band's upcoming musical chapter and marks the beginning of a new creative phase for the group as it continues to evolve its sound. "'Stranger' came from the moment when you realize you don't fully recognize... Continue Reading →
Bay Area thrash metal band Exodus has shared the music video for "Promise You This," the third single from its 12th studio album "Goliath" (March 20, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). Watch the music video below. "'Promise You This' is one of our favorite songs on the new record," the band said. "It’s just heavy as fuck... Continue Reading →
A month after releasing the single "Twisting the Knife" (featuring Mckenna Grace) for "Scream 7," Ice Nine Kills is teasing the release of another new song, this one for the new horror movie "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come," in theaters March 20, 2026. The song is titled "Hell or High Slaughter" and is... Continue Reading →
