Thursday, August 28th Progressive maestros Cardiacs have released the second single from their upcoming final album LSD.
"Downup" follows on from "Woodeneye" in a style more reminiscent of the material heard on 1992's Heaven Born and Ever Bright, and again features lead vocals from Mike Vennart.
Listening parties with live acts supporting will be taking place across the UK on 14 September, before LSD's global release on 19 September.
3 years after their last effort Totem and a period that saw Max Cavalera revisit his earliest material with Cavalera Conspiracy, Soulfly have released details of their 13th album Chama, due out 24 October 2025 via Nuclear Blast.
To coincide with the album's announcement, the band have released the first single, "Storm the Gates". Notably, the song returns to the nu/groove metal sound of their first 4 albums, albeit with a greater thrash influence than the aforementioned efforts. The album was again produced by Arthur Rizk and is the first since 2018's Ritual not to feature bassist Mike Leon. It is not yet known if touring guitarist Mike DeLeon and bassist Chase Bryant performed on the album.
Chama track list:
1. Indigenous Inquisition
2. Storm the Gates
3. Nihilist (feat. Todd Jones of Nails)
4. No Pain = No Power (feat. Dino Cazares of Fear Factory, Ben Cook & Gabriel Franco)
5. Ghenna (feat. Micha ... more
Finnish death metal outfit Grave Hex, is streaming its debut album at its official Bandcamp location.
Titled Vermian Death, the long player is an independent publication since August 22.
Licenses have been granted to Night Terror Records and Cavernous Records, for CD and cassette formats respectively.
You can listen to the entire release, right below:
https://gravehex.bandcamp.com/album/vermian-death
It has been sixteen long years since Mudvayne have released any new music. The band went on hiatus in 2010, eventually reforming in 2021. Since then, the band have toured extensively but haven't released any new music, despite fervent outcry from their fans. Finally, the band have dropped a new song titled "Hurt People Hurt People", hinting at more new music coming in the near future.
You can listen to the new single below:
Wednesday, August 27th
British metal band Cradle of Filth have fired Marek “Ashok” Smerda, days after his keyboardist/vocalist wife, Zoe Federoff, quit the band mid-tour. His firing also comes after he announced he would quit the band after their Latin/South American tour concluded.
Federoff cited years of unprofessional, abusive, and manipulative behavior, along with exploitative low pay, as her reasons for leaving. Smerda cited similar reasons, as well as the existence of a CoF/Ed Sheeran collaboration song as the impetus for his desire to leave. Smerda is also demanding all his contributions to the band’s upcoming album, as well as the Ed Sheeran collab, to be trashed.
Dani Filth, frontman of the band, has accused Smerda of defaming the band by telling fans the tour would be cancelled, while also apologizing to fans for the inferior performance the band will give until they find a replacement guitarist. Federoff was replaced immediately by a crew member who doubled as ... more
Tuesday, August 26th
Prog-Metal band Stellar Circuits announced the release of their newest album Phantom :: Phoenix out on the 14th of November.
You can listen the first single and album opener "I See Your Spirit" below.
Phantom :: Phoenix tracklist :
1. I See Your Spirit
2. Queen Mary
3. Silouette
4. Elegant Illusion
5. The War Within
6. Bury The Ashes
7. Corridor
8. Gloria
9. Same Page
10. Paris
Monday, August 25th
New York-based blackened deathcore band Moonwaves have released their latest single “A Sign of Virtue”. The single musically and thematically builds on the band’s hardcore and metalcore roots while integrating new symphonic elements into their sound.
"The song tackles the concepts of morality, purpose, and the subject of change along with how it intertwines with the meaning and definition of what truly is a legacy," says vocalist Steve May, who joined the band along with guitarist Brian Blanco following the departure of Moonwaves' previous vocalist and guitarist.
Follow Moonwaves:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonwavesny
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bYLqH8v59UpZGsA4CDdyg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/moonwaves/1649124568
YouTube: https://www.youtube ... more
Swedish melodic black metal legends Sacramentum have announced the passing of lead vocalist and guitarist Nisse Karlén at age 50 due to suicide through a statement on their Facebook page.
With deep sorrow, we share the heartbreaking news that our dear friend, band member, and one of the founders of Sacramentum, Nisse Karlén, has passed away. He chose to leave this world due to struggles with mental health.
At this time, we kindly ask for privacy for his family, friends, and bandmates as we come to terms with this loss.
Thank you for everything, Nisse. You will always be with us.
Suicide is never to be glorified.
If you or somebody else is having suicidal thoughts, please call a suicide crisis hotline. You are not alone.
US: 988
Europe: 116 123
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1329046982554885&set=a.458595662933359
Bandcamp: https://noisyneighborstx.bandcamp.com/album/insolvent
Thursday, August 21st
German post/atmoblack leaders Der Weg Einer Freiheit have released a second new single from their upcoming sixth album INNERN.
The new single - 'Marter' - is a different flavor than previous single 'Eos'. Where Eos is short(er), sweet, and focused on dissonant guitar interplay and a focused aggression, the new single sees them back in somewhat comfortable territory with a longer, more proggy approach to their tried and true black metal sound, but with a renewed integration of industrial-esque elements.
Give it a listen below:
Former guitarist and founding member of the Atlanta metal band Mastodon, Brent Hinds, was killed in a motorcycle accident last night, as confirmed by local news site Atlanta News First and the Fulton County coroner. The other driver involved in the accident failed to yield while turning at an intersection. Hinds was 51.
Earlier this year, Brent Hinds exited Mastodon in a seemingly acrimonious split and continued on with his project Fiend Without a Face. The band had yet to find a permanent guitarist at the time of Brent's passing, but commented on the news:
"We are in a state of unfathomable sadness and grief... last night Brent Hinds passed away as a result of a tragic accident. We are heartbroken, shocked, and still trying to process the loss of this creative force with whom we've shared so many triumphs, milestones, and the creation of music that has touched the hearts of so many. Our hearts are with Brent's family, friends, and fans. At this time ... more
Tuesday, August 19th
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Rock band Framing Hanley has released "Poor lil' Me" as the second single from their upcoming EP "Flowers". The EP's tracklist has been published on the band's Instagram profile a while ago but the release date remains unknown. In the interview for Metal Insider, band's frontman Kenneth Nixon stated that the initial plan was to have physical copies available at The Flowers Tour exclusively and later release the album digitally. However, the tour ended in spring and there's still no information about the release anywhere. The single's premiere was delayed as well, as initially it was supposed to drop on August 1st.
Flowers EP tracklist:
1. Lost My Smile
2. I Am the Reckoning
3. Mean It (Photographs & Gasoline Pt. 2)
4. Poor lil' Me
5. Sweet Tooth (Lovely)
Listen to the single here:
Saturday, August 16th
Hailing from Boston MA, alternative/heavy rock outfit Miltown has disclosed two new songs at the official Bandcamp location of Man Alive Records.
Titled "Cleverer" and "Unraveling", both cuts are part of the band's upcoming debut album Tales of Never Letting Go, due out on September 5.
Miltown had recorded the material in the late '90s, but they disbanded right before mixing. The master tapes had been shelved in some South California warehouse hitherto.
You can listen to both singles, right below:
https://manaliverecords.bandcamp.com/album/tales-of-never-letting-go
Swedish melodeath legends At the Gates have announced that singer Tomas Lindberg is suffering from cancer.
According to the recent announcement, Lindberg has been suffering from adenoid cystic carcinoma, a form of mouth cancer, since December 2023, causing the band to cancel all their upcoming shows and go almost entirely radio-silent. He experienced a setback in early May, which, according to Lindberg, is another tumor inaccessible through surgery or radiation therapy.
Both the band and Lindberg have issued statements:
"We want to take a moment to update you on what’s been happening with At the Gates, and to do so, we need to take you back about a year and a half.
Below, you’ll find a message from Tomas, written this past March 2025, where he reflects on the past 15 months and the reasons for the radio silence. However, in early May, Tomas experienced a health setback. Since then, he has been hospitalised and has bee ... more
Friday, August 15th
A few days after the August 10 alignment of planets Mercury, Venus, Zeus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, visible at dawn along the east-to-south horizon, Swiss tech thrash veterans Coroner uploaded a video for a brand new song at their official YouTube channel.
Titled "Renewal", the track is part of the band's upcoming album Dissonance Theory, due out on October 17 through Century Media records.
You can see the video, right below:
Planet alignment info:
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2025/08/08/planetary-alignment-august-2025/85575867007/
UPDATE:
Video for a new song titled "Symmetry"
Thursday, August 14th
In a social media post issued on Thursday, Megadeth shared that their next studio album "will be the last" and that a "global farewell tour" will come in the new year.
The message comes in a one minute video full of Megadeth's trademark "news coverage of the end times" style and is heavily produced by AI. It also features voiceover from Vic Rattlehead in a striking white suit.
You can watch the message in its brief entirety here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AmUfy5WwQ/
Wednesday, August 13th
Fuchsia Fest recently announced the full lineup and dates for their fifth year. The music and art fest focuses on rock, emo, hardcore, and shoegaze, featuring regional and local bands and local artists. Fuchsia Fest will be held at Stage 2, Evansville, IN on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Single day and two-day passes are available now: https://fuchsia.bigcartel.com/product/fuchsia-fest-2025
Day One lineup:
Prevention
What Counts
Self Interest
Pucker Up
Struck
Grow Blind
High Strung
Dark Deal
Mr Alan
Spun Out
Art shown by Graden Herrell, McClain Britt-Nellis, Terry Stuckey, and NM Ceramics
Day Two lineup:
House & Home
I Hate It Too
Sign Language
Public Opinion
The Sewing Club
97 Flood
A Modest Proposal
Shatterhand
Early Mourning
Truck
Stella
Together In Du ... more
UK sludge/post-metal outfit Conjurer have unleashed a crushing new single titled “Hang Them In Your Head”. The song arrives with an official music video, marking the band’s latest offering since their 2022 album Páthos.
The track appears as the seventh cut on the upcoming album Unself, which is available to preorder now and scheduled to be released on October 24th through Nuclear Blast Records.
Tuesday, August 12th
Texan lofi black metal outfit Nixmoon, is streaming its first demo at its official Bandcamp location.
This handful of songs is an independent publication since August 8.
You can listen to the entire release, right below:
https://nixmoonbm.bandcamp.com/album/nixmoon
Sunday, August 10th
Polish tech thrashers Species, have uploaded a brand new track at the official Bandcamp location of 20 Buck Spin Records.
Titled "The Essence", the cut is part of the band's upcoming album Changelings, due out on September 19.
You can listen to the single, right below:
https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/track/the-essence
Saturday, August 9th
With the exception of a couple collaborated tracks with other artists, in recent years Bad Omens have remained completely quiet and shown little signs of capitalising on their breakthrough album The Death of Peace of Mind, which released in 2022. After teasing new music with a video of Ryan Hurst as a therapist, talking to a boy dressed as a ghost, and "specter - 8.8" in the description, the band has finally released a new single, titled "Spectre". No announcement has been made regarding a new album.
You can listen to the new single below:
Friday, August 8th
Canadian deathcore legends Despised Icon have announced their upcoming seventh studio album, Shadow Work, due out October 31st. It marks the band’s first full-length release since 2019’s Purgatory.
Alongside the announcement, the band has unleashed a new single titled "Over My Dead Body", which features a guest appearance from Matt Honeycutt of Kublai Khan TX.
Speaking on the collaboration, vocalist Alex Erian commented:
"We’ve been fans of Kublai Khan TX for years, and having Matt lend his voice to this track took it to another level. 'Over My Dead Body' is about standing your ground no matter the cost — and Matt embodied that energy perfectly."
Merch: https://despisedicon.com
Wolf Alice has released the 3rd single off their upcoming new album, 'The Clearing.' The song, White Horses, is the first song of theirs to feature vocals from drummer Joel Amey.
'The Clearing' is scheduled to release on August 22, and Wolf Alice will be on tour throughout the US this fall.
See the lyric video for White Horses below:
As well as the lyric video for The Sofa, their second single:
Lastly, the music video for Bloom Baby Bloom, the album's lead single, can be seen here:
Deftones have dropped another single today titled, "Milk of the Madonna" ahead of their new album's release. private music will release August 22nd.
Thursday, August 7th
American thrash metalcore group Trivium have officially revealed their latest release, a three-track EP entitled Struck Dead. It is the band's first new material since 2021's In the Court of the Dragon, and is scheduled for an October 31st release.
Along with the announcement, Trivium also dropped a new single, "Bury Me With My Screams" in promotion for the EP. You can listen here:
Tracklist
1. Bury Me With My Screams
2. Struck Dead (Pain Is Easier To Remember)
3. Six Walls Surround Me
Wednesday, August 6th
Pennsylvania emo revival icons Algernon Cadwallader have announced the release of their third LP, Trying Not To Have A Thought, due September 12th through Saddle Creek records. The record will be supported with a North American tour in November and December.
This is the band's first new album in 14 years, and their first since reuniting in 2022.
The band shared the news alongside the release of their new single, "Hawk", along with a music video for the song, shared below.
Tour dates can be found at the band's website:
https://pillowheadmerch.com/collections/algernon-cadwallader
Tuesday, August 5th
Nagoya's alternative metal quintet coldrain has released a new single "Chasing Shadows":
A while ago, the band announced a Japanese tour titled OPTIMIZE along with an EP of the same name coming this fall. Other tours this year include SUMMER IN GERMANY 2025 and the UK/EU tour in winter.
https://tokytunes.com/topic-tunes-live-1089/
While there has yet to be an official announcement anywhere, multiple sources confirm an upcoming Hooded Menace record, Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration, slated for October 3. Neither the band nor even the Encyclopaedia Metallum have posted any updates, but the Drowned Records webshop has already listed pre-orders showcasing the cover art.
The first single, “Portrait Without a Face”, is already available to stream on both Apple Music and Spotify, and Apple Music has the full tracklist to view.
https://drownedworldrecords.com/products/lachrymose-monuments-of-obscuration-cd
https://open.spotify.com/artist/10mjw8SFRZjS0d8tecdEW8
https://music.apple.com/us/album/lachrymose-monuments-of-obscuration/1825954571
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