PRESELECTED Here are the brand new hard rock, metal…. songs that caught, these past days, our aural interest and visual liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW |
54 . Marty Friedman – Tearful Confession
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
Marty Friedman‘s “Tearful Confession” is released via Frontiers Music Srl, highlighting his intricate melodies and virtuosic solos. On March 3, 2025, he visits Guitar World HQ in New York City for a video playthrough and guitar lesson. As a former Megadeth guitarist from 1990 to 2000, he contributes to “Rust in Peace” and “Countdown to Extinction.” His solo work spans albums like “Dragon’s Kiss” (1988) and “Inferno” (2014), with “Drama” (2024) as his latest. In 2023, he makes a guest appearance with Megadeth. Song featured on the album : Drama 
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53 . Bleed From Within – God Complex
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
“God Complex” channels Bleed From Within’s groove-heavy intensity, with Scott Kennedy’s vocals cutting through the mix. The track stands as the self-proclaimed anthem of the album, marked by rhythmic precision and metallic weight. Lyrically, it dissects ego and its influence on individuals and the industry. Since forming in Glasgow in 2005, the band has intertwined metalcore, melodic death metal, and groove metal across albums like “Uprising,” “Fracture,” and “Shrine.” Song featured on the album : Zenith
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52 . Deathless Legacy – Sanctified
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
“Sanctified” channels Deathless Legacy’s theatrical brand of metal, intertwining gothic atmospheres with a symphonic intensity. Emerging in 2006 as a Death SS tribute, the Italian band transforms horror-inspired narratives into intricate compositions. From “Rise From the Grave” to “Mater Larvarum,” their albums construct a dark, occult aesthetic, blending heavy riffs with orchestral elements and an eerie, dramatic presence. Music video directed by : Frater Orion – Song featured on the album : Damnatio Aeterna
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51 . Dying Wish – I Brought You My Soul
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
“I Brought You My Soul (Your World Brought Me Despair)” arrives as Dying Wish’s latest single, released in February 2025. Vocalist Emma Boster channels unease over global turmoil, fearing desensitization to escalating violence. The track extends the band’s melodic metalcore approach, following their 2024 singles “Torn from Your Silhouette” and “Watch My Promise Die.” Since forming in 2016, the Portland-based group has released two albums: “Fragments of a Bitter Memory” (2021) and “Symptoms of Survival” (2023). Music video directed by : Eric Richter
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50 . Phil X & The Drills – Fake The Day Away
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
“Fake The Day Away” pairs Phil X & The Drills’ gritty hard rock with Tommy Lee’s drumming. Phil X‘s guitar work drives the track, punctuated by his raw vocal delivery. The song builds on the band’s signature energy, blending punchy riffs with unfiltered intensity. Lee’s drumming adds weight to the mix, locking into the band’s rhythmic urgency. Guitar and bass interplay sharpen the track’s edge, keeping it firmly in rock’s audacious tradition. Song featured on the album : Pow! Right In The Kisser
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49 . Imperial Triumphant – Pleasuredome (w/ Dave Lombardo & Tomas Haake)
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
Imperial Triumphant’s “Pleasuredome” assembles drummers Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer, Mr. Bungle) and Tomas Haake (Meshuggah) for a labyrinthine fusion of extreme metal and avant-garde jazz. Lombardo’s drumming bolsters the track’s erratic pulse, while Haake’s spoken word cuts through the dissonance. Formed in 2005 by Zachary Ilya Ezrin, the band crafts a chaotic blend of blackened jazz-metal, weaving technical black metal with vanguard jazz and neo-classical elements. Music video directed by : Brendan Mcgowan – Song featured on the album : Goldstar
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48 . Black & Damned – Red Heavens
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
Black & Damned, a German heavy metal band formed in 2015, releases “Red Heavens” in 2024, channeling their signature blend of melodic aggression. The track weaves together driving guitar riffs, pounding drums, and soaring vocals, delivering a polished yet unrelenting sound. Consisting of Micha Vetter, Markus Grimm, Florian Grimm, and Christoph Zappe, the band refines its songwriting, pushing for greater complexity while retaining its raw intensity. Song featured on the album : Resurrection
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47 . Accvsed – Don’t Let Me Fall Apart (w/ The Narrator)
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
ACCVSED, a German metalcore band formed in 2021, delivers “Don’t Let Me Fall Apart,” a track infused with crushing breakdowns, melancholic melodies, and guttural intensity. The Narrator’s contribution introduces a contrasting edge, weaving together two distinct vocal approaches. Released in February 2025, the song layers aggression with vulnerability, balancing raw instrumentation with moments of atmospheric reprieve.
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46 . Rotting Christ – Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού [Live]
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
Rotting Christ releases a live performance of “Κατά τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού” (“Kata Ton Daimona Eaftou”), captured at Athens’ Lycabettus Hill Theater for their upcoming live album. Formed in 1987, the band transitions from grindcore to a fusion of gothic, death, and symphonic black metal, shaping the Greek black metal sound. Albums like “Thy Mighty Contract” and “Theogonia” stand out, as does their contribution to the “Mortal Shell” soundtrack. Song featured on the album : 35 Years Of Evil Existence-Live In Lycabettus
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45 . Unleash The Archers – Gods In Decay [Live]
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
Canadian power metal band Unleash The Archers fuses extreme and traditional heavy metal. Formed in 2007, the group features Brittney Slayes on vocals, Scott Buchanan on drums, Grant Truesdell and Andrew Kingsley on guitars, and Nick Miller on bass. “Gods In Decay,” from their sixth album “Phantoma” via Napalm Records, follows the AI protagonist Phantoma as she grapples with rejection from both humans and her own kind. The live performance amplifies the track’s urgency, with frenetic drumming and searing guitar work underlining the existential crisis at its core.
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44 . Lay Of The Autumn – Thrown Away
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
“Thrown Away” by the Italian symphonic power metal band Lay of the Autumn arrives in 2025 as both a single and a music video, weaving struggle and defiance into layers of soaring vocals and elaborate instrumentation. Fronted by Iryna Eria Boyarkina, known as ERIA, the Rome-based group merges symphonic grandeur with power metal intensity, drawing inevitable parallels to veterans of the genre. Previous releases include “Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le” and “After All This Time? Always,” both accompanied by music videos. Song featured on the album : Of Love And Sorrow
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54 . Marty Friedman – Tearful Confession
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
Marty Friedman‘s “Tearful Confession” is released via Frontiers Music Srl, highlighting his intricate melodies and virtuosic solos. On March 3, 2025, he visits Guitar World HQ in New York City for a video playthrough and guitar lesson. As a former Megadeth guitarist from 1990 to 2000, he contributes to “Rust in Peace” and “Countdown to Extinction.” His solo work spans albums like “Dragon’s Kiss” (1988) and “Inferno” (2014), with “Drama” (2024) as his latest. In 2023, he makes a guest appearance with Megadeth. Song featured on the album : Drama
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53 . Bleed From Within – God Complex
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
“God Complex” channels Bleed From Within’s groove-heavy intensity, with Scott Kennedy’s vocals cutting through the mix. The track stands as the self-proclaimed anthem of the album, marked by rhythmic precision and metallic weight. Lyrically, it dissects ego and its influence on individuals and the industry. Since forming in Glasgow in 2005, the band has intertwined metalcore, melodic death metal, and groove metal across albums like “Uprising,” “Fracture,” and “Shrine.” Song featured on the album : Zenith
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52 . Deathless Legacy – Sanctified
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
“Sanctified” channels Deathless Legacy’s theatrical brand of metal, intertwining gothic atmospheres with a symphonic intensity. Emerging in 2006 as a Death SS tribute, the Italian band transforms horror-inspired narratives into intricate compositions. From “Rise From the Grave” to “Mater Larvarum,” their albums construct a dark, occult aesthetic, blending heavy riffs with orchestral elements and an eerie, dramatic presence. Music video directed by : Frater Orion – Song featured on the album : Damnatio Aeterna
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51 . Dying Wish – I Brought You My Soul
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
“I Brought You My Soul (Your World Brought Me Despair)” arrives as Dying Wish’s latest single, released in February 2025. Vocalist Emma Boster channels unease over global turmoil, fearing desensitization to escalating violence. The track extends the band’s melodic metalcore approach, following their 2024 singles “Torn from Your Silhouette” and “Watch My Promise Die.” Since forming in 2016, the Portland-based group has released two albums: “Fragments of a Bitter Memory” (2021) and “Symptoms of Survival” (2023). Music video directed by : Eric Richter
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50 . Phil X & The Drills – Fake The Day Away
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
“Fake The Day Away” pairs Phil X & The Drills’ gritty hard rock with Tommy Lee’s drumming. Phil X‘s guitar work drives the track, punctuated by his raw vocal delivery. The song builds on the band’s signature energy, blending punchy riffs with unfiltered intensity. Lee’s drumming adds weight to the mix, locking into the band’s rhythmic urgency. Guitar and bass interplay sharpen the track’s edge, keeping it firmly in rock’s audacious tradition. Song featured on the album : Pow! Right In The Kisser
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49 . Imperial Triumphant – Pleasuredome (w/ Dave Lombardo & Tomas Haake)
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
Imperial Triumphant’s “Pleasuredome” assembles drummers Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer, Mr. Bungle) and Tomas Haake (Meshuggah) for a labyrinthine fusion of extreme metal and avant-garde jazz. Lombardo’s drumming bolsters the track’s erratic pulse, while Haake’s spoken word cuts through the dissonance. Formed in 2005 by Zachary Ilya Ezrin, the band crafts a chaotic blend of blackened jazz-metal, weaving technical black metal with vanguard jazz and neo-classical elements. Music video directed by : Brendan Mcgowan – Song featured on the album : Goldstar
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48 . Black & Damned – Red Heavens
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
Black & Damned, a German heavy metal band formed in 2015, releases “Red Heavens” in 2024, channeling their signature blend of melodic aggression. The track weaves together driving guitar riffs, pounding drums, and soaring vocals, delivering a polished yet unrelenting sound. Consisting of Micha Vetter, Markus Grimm, Florian Grimm, and Christoph Zappe, the band refines its songwriting, pushing for greater complexity while retaining its raw intensity. Song featured on the album : Resurrection
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47 . Accvsed – Don’t Let Me Fall Apart (w/ The Narrator)
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
ACCVSED, a German metalcore band formed in 2021, delivers “Don’t Let Me Fall Apart,” a track infused with crushing breakdowns, melancholic melodies, and guttural intensity. The Narrator’s contribution introduces a contrasting edge, weaving together two distinct vocal approaches. Released in February 2025, the song layers aggression with vulnerability, balancing raw instrumentation with moments of atmospheric reprieve.
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46 . Rotting Christ – Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού [Live]
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
Rotting Christ releases a live performance of “Κατά τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού” (“Kata Ton Daimona Eaftou”), captured at Athens’ Lycabettus Hill Theater for their upcoming live album. Formed in 1987, the band transitions from grindcore to a fusion of gothic, death, and symphonic black metal, shaping the Greek black metal sound. Albums like “Thy Mighty Contract” and “Theogonia” stand out, as does their contribution to the “Mortal Shell” soundtrack. Song featured on the album : 35 Years Of Evil Existence-Live In Lycabettus
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45 . Unleash The Archers – Gods In Decay [Live]
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
Canadian power metal band Unleash The Archers fuses extreme and traditional heavy metal. Formed in 2007, the group features Brittney Slayes on vocals, Scott Buchanan on drums, Grant Truesdell and Andrew Kingsley on guitars, and Nick Miller on bass. “Gods In Decay,” from their sixth album “Phantoma” via Napalm Records, follows the AI protagonist Phantoma as she grapples with rejection from both humans and her own kind. The live performance amplifies the track’s urgency, with frenetic drumming and searing guitar work underlining the existential crisis at its core.
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44 . Lay Of The Autumn – Thrown Away
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Date Added : Mar 5,2025
“Thrown Away” by the Italian symphonic power metal band Lay of the Autumn arrives in 2025 as both a single and a music video, weaving struggle and defiance into layers of soaring vocals and elaborate instrumentation. Fronted by Iryna Eria Boyarkina, known as ERIA, the Rome-based group merges symphonic grandeur with power metal intensity, drawing inevitable parallels to veterans of the genre. Previous releases include “Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le” and “After All This Time? Always,” both accompanied by music videos. Song featured on the album : Of Love And Sorrow
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43 . Nathan James – Alienation
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Date Added : Mar 2,2025
“Alienation” marks Nathan James‘ solo debut, dropping in February 2025 as the first taste of his upcoming album slated for summer release. The track leans into numetal, metal, and industrial influences, maintaining the sonic aggression that defines his work. The accompanying video introduces what is claimed to be a “real alien,” injecting another layer of unease into the already volatile energy of the music. Once the frontman of Inglorious, James pivoted to a solo career in 2023 after the band’s hiatus. Music video directed by : Ryan Joseph |
42 . Jiluka – KVLT
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Date Added : Mar 2,2025
Jiluka releases “KVLT” as a digital single in February 2025, further refining their Electro Gothic Metal (EGM) sound. The track tempers the band’s usual intensity, offering clearer performance and a touch more restraint in its instrumentals. Formed in 2013 and rebooted in 2015, Jiluka consists of vocalist Ricko, guitarist Sena, bassist Boogie, and drummer Zyean. Operating under their independent label, Faizh Music, they categorize their work as “Modern metal visual kei.”
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41 . Set The Sun & Demon Hunter – Falling Apart
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Date Added : Mar 2,2025
“Falling Apart” brings Set The Sun together with Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter for a second round of collaboration, following their 2021 debut single “Invisible.” The Nashville-based duo—Arc and Eris—fuse hard rock with an industrial edge, while Clark’s presence infuses the track with his signature growl. Demon Hunter, active since 2000, blends metalcore, nu metal, and hard rock, with Clark steering the band’s identity as lead vocalist and principal songwriter. Music video directed by : Ryan Clark
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40 . Revnoir – Revenge
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Date Added : Mar 2,2025
“Revenge” arrives in February 2025, channeling Revnoir‘s affinity for metalcore’s heavier textures and melodic contrasts. Riffs hit with precision, vocals alternate between visceral intensity and soaring clarity, while choruses carry an anthemic weight. Formed in 2023 by members of Merge and Alaska, the French group fuses rock, metal, and dark electro. Previous releases include “Bang Bang” (2023) and “Invincible” (2024), with debut EP “Revenant” (2024) drawing from Sleep Token and Bring Me the Horizon. Music video directed by : Pavel Trebukhin
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39 . Obscura – In Solitude
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Date Added : Mar 2,2025
Obscura‘s “In Solitude” appears on their seventh studio album, released in 2025. The track exemplifies the band’s technical death metal approach, weaving intricate guitar work, shifting rhythms, and progressive structures. Steffen Kummerer provides vocals and rhythm guitar, while Christian Münzner delivers lead guitar. Jeroen Paul Thesseling handles fretless bass, and David Diepold commands the drums. Founded in 2002 by Kummerer, Obscura released albums such as “Cosmogenesis” (2009) and “Omnivium” (2011), recognized for their complex compositions. Their previous album, “A Valediction” (2021), was released via Nuclear Blast. The current lineup remains unchanged, featuring Kummerer, Münzner, Thesseling, and Diepold.
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38 . The Rock Orchestra – Nothing Else Matters (w/ Halocene)
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Date Added : Mar 2,2025
The Rock Orchestra reshapes “Nothing Else Matters” with Halocene’s vocals weaving through an arrangement where rock collides with classical instrumentation. Strings swell, brass erupts, and percussion underscores Metallica’s brooding anthem with a full orchestral ensemble. Nathan Reed leads the project, while Julian Hinton handles production and arrangement. In the video, ballerina Teta Maria introduces a visual counterpoint to the orchestral intensity. Music video directed by : Elliott Gonzo
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37 . The Yagas – She’s Walking Down
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Date Added : Mar 2,2025
“She’s Walking Down” is the second single from The Yagas, the alt-rock outfit led by Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress Vera Farmiga. Released in February 2025, it follows their debut track, “The Crying Room.” The song conjures a nightmarish vision of Farmiga’s daughter in peril, wrapped in themes of escape, trauma, and self-defense. Vocoder-filtered vocals, jagged guitar riffs, and eerie effects shape a soundscape of violence and vengeance. The accompanying video channels the song’s unease, translating its distress into stark imagery. Farmiga’s presence looms at the heart of this fever dream, merging anguish with defiance. The Yagas, an American alternative metal band, features Farmiga alongside her husband, Renn Hawkey. Their debut single, “The Crying Room,” arrived in October 2024, paired with a solar eclipse-themed video including a cameo by Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello. Music video directed by : Vera Farmiga |
36 . Destruction – Scumbag Human Race
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Date Added : Mar 2,2025
“Scumbag Human Race” marks the third single from Destruction’s 16th studio album via Napalm Records. The track channels Schmier’s fury at corruption and deception, sharpening its lyrics into a scathing critique of humanity’s failings. A chorus that lingers like an unshakable indictment amplifies the song’s unrelenting energy, making its message impossible to ignore. Since 1982, Destruction has remained a force in thrash metal, with Schmier as a constant presence. Song featured on the album : Birth Of Malice
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35 . Valhalore – Wayfinder
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Date Added : Mar 2,2025
“Wayfinder” arrives as Valhalore’s newest single, weaving symphonic folk metal with sweeping melodies and grand orchestrations. The band frames it as a tribute to lovers and dreamers, charting the unwavering pull of love through life’s bleakest passages. Formed in 2013 by guitarist Anthony Willis and vocalist Lachlan Neate, Valhalore merges melodic death, power, and symphonic metal with folk textures. The lineup features Willis (guitars), Neate (vocals, cello, mandolin), Sophie Christensen (wind instruments), Morgan Cox (drums), Lucas Fisher (guitars, vocals), and Joseph Dipisa-Fiorenza (bass). Their 2017 debut, “Voyage Into Eternity,” resurfaces on vinyl and CD digipak alongside “Beyond The Stars.” Music video directed by : Lachlan Neate & Dave Hunter – Song featured on the album : Beyond The Stars
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34 . Tony Kakko’s Himmelkraft – Paika
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Date Added : Mar 2,2025
“Paika” is the second single from Himmelkraft, Tony Kakko’s latest project, where he trades Sonata Arctica’s bombast for a different brand of musical storytelling. Featuring Johanna Kurkela and JP Leppäluoto, the song unfolds within a dystopian concept album, weaving intricate structures with a theatrical touch. Kakko, active since 1996, has shaped Sonata Arctica’s sound, collaborated with Nightwish, Heavenly, and Epica, and taken part in Northern Kings. |
33 . Wednesday 13 – When The Devil Commands
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Date Added : Mar 2,2025
“When The Devil Commands” revels in horror punk theatrics, fusing heavy metal riffs with morbid lyricism and arena-sized drums. Channeling the hysteria of 1980s Satanic Panic, Wednesday 13‘s Joseph Poole crafts a track designed to bait the same moral outrage that once gripped suburban households. Guitarist Alex Kane produces, while Steve Evetts, associated with The Dillinger Escape Plan, handles the mix. The music video amplifies the song’s devilish undertones with blasphemous imagery. Music video directed by : Mid Death Crisis
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32 . Superheaven – Cruel Times
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Date Added : Mar 2,2025
“Cruel Times” marks Superheaven’s return with a sound steeped in grunge and shoegaze. Released in February 2025, the single leads into their self-titled album, due in April. The track carries the band’s signature brooding atmosphere, layered guitars, and weighty rhythms. Its accompanying video places them in an old, empty house, amplifying the song’s somber edge. Once known as Daylight, Superheaven resurfaces after years of silence, picking up where they left off. Music video directed by : Britain Weyant – Song featured on the album : Superheaven
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31 . Black Label Society – Lord Humungus
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Date Added : Feb 24,2025
“Lord Humungus” arrives with Black Label Society‘s forceful riffs and percussive intensity, channeling the band’s signature sonic weight. Zakk Wylde’s distinct guitar work and vocals cut through the mix, shaping a track steeped in the group’s established aesthetic. The title nods to the masked villain of “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,” aligning the song with dystopian aggression. A music video accompanies its release, characterized by chaotic and unrestrained visuals. Music video directed by : Justin H. Reich
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30 . Smith/Kotzen – Black Light
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Date Added : Feb 24,2025
“Black Light” brings together Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs, sharing vocal, guitar, and songwriting duties. Produced by the duo, the track takes shape at The House in Los Angeles. The lyrics dissect betrayal, with the titular black light casting shadows on unspoken truths. The video features Smith and Kotzen alongside bassist Julia Lage, drummer Bruno Valverde, and Russian acrobat Gyulnara Karaeva. Smith/Kotzen launched their collaboration in 2021, blending hard rock, blues, and R&B. Kotzen, before co-founding this project, played with Poison and Mr. Big, releasing solo works like “Mother Head’s Family Reunion” (1994) and “50 for 50” (2020). Music video directed by : Richard Ragsdale – Song featured on the album : Black Light/White Noise
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29 . Nachtblut – Das Leben Der Anderen
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Date Added : Feb 24,2025
“Das Leben Der Anderen” delivers Nachtblut‘s signature mix of gothic and melodic black metal, weaving brooding atmospheres with sharp-edged social critique. Guttural vocals clash with unrelenting guitars as Askeroth leads the charge, dissecting themes of surveillance and societal distortions. Dark and dramatic, the track fits seamlessly within albums like “Antik” and “Vanitas,” reinforcing the band’s penchant for weighty subject matter set to punishing instrumentals. Music video directed by : Sebastian Pielnik
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28 . Stick To Your Guns – Spineless
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Date Added : Feb 24,2025
“Spineless” arrives as Stick To Your Guns sharpen their hardcore edge, landing on “Keep Planting Flowers” with all the subtlety of a wrecking ball. Since 2003, the Orange County outfit has wielded its relentless sound with purpose, shaping albums like 2012’s “Diamond,” which housed anthems such as “Against Them All.” Punchy, unfiltered, and uncompromising, the track extends the band’s ongoing conversation with defiance, channeling their signature intensity without pretense. Music video directed by : Adam Villasenõr – Song featured on the album : Keep Planting Flowers
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27 . Savage Lands – Ruling Queen (w/ Alissa White-Gluz)
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Date Added : Feb 24,2025
Savage Lands releases “Ruling Queen,” enlisting Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy and Kenneth Andrews of Obituary for a track rooted in environmental urgency. The band, spearheaded by Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren and Sylvain Dermercastel, channels metal’s intensity into rainforest preservation efforts in Costa Rica. Alissa White-Gluz, whose vocal range pairs with her environmental activism, contributes, describing the fusion of art and activism as inherently meaningful. The initiative extends beyond music, with Savage Lands securing a €1,000,000 donation from Hellfest in 2024 to advance reforestation. White-Gluz, born in Montreal in 1985, previously fronted The Agonist before stepping in as Arch Enemy’s lead vocalist in 2014. Music video directed by : Gornoss – Song featured on the album : Army Of The Trees
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26 . Ciclonautas – En Mi Espacio Sideral
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Date Added : Feb 24,2025
“En Mi Espacio Sideral” lands as the third preview of Ciclonautas‘ upcoming album “Ecdisis,” set for release on March 14, 2025. The track weaves the band’s signature rock with a steady pulse, carried by Mariano ‘Mai’ Medina’s guitar and vocals, backed by Javier ‘Txo’ Pintor’s bass and Alén Ayerdi’s drums. The official video debuts alongside the single, shaping the song’s atmosphere through its visual counterpart. Music video directed by : Kike Muñoz
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25 . Brainstorm – The Shepherd Girl
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Date Added : Feb 24,2025
“The Shepherd Girl” channels the “Gitagovinda,” a 12th-century Sanskrit poem depicting Krishna’s intricate ties with the gopis. Brainstorm infuses this lyrical foundation with their signature metal intensity, layering melodic aggression over the text’s spiritual core. The music video interweaves temple imagery and Indian cultural motifs, visually extending the track’s thematic reach. Since 1989, the band has shaped its sound, with albums like “Soul Temptation” and “Wall of Skulls” marking key moments in their discography. Music video directed by : Mirko Witzki – Song featured on the album : Plague Of Rats
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24 . Feuerschwanz – Knightclub (w/ Dag)
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Date Added : Feb 24,2025
Feuerschwanz releases “Knightclub,” a new track set for February 2025, marking two decades of their medieval folk metal fusion. Featuring Dag-Alexis Kopplin from SDP, the song blends heavy riffs and anthemic melodies with nods to fantasy and history. Originally leaning into comedy, the German band shifts between folk rock and metal, sharpening their sound across albums like “Methämmer” and “Memento Mori.” “Warriors,” their anniversary album, revisits past hits in English with guest collaborations. Music video directed by : Schillobros
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23 . The Down Troddence – Maharani (w/ TM Krishna)
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Date Added : Feb 24,2025
The Down Troddence merges heavy metal with Carnatic music in “Maharani,” a track featuring TM Krishna and released in February 2025. Lyrics challenge societal conventions, channeling rebellion and liberation through a blend of distorted riffs and intricate classical vocals. The music video employs CGI to depict the weight of oppression and resistance. Munz, Sushin Shyam, Varun Raj, Advaith Mohan, Nezer Ahemed, and Ganesh Radhakrishnan shape the track alongside Krishna’s vocal layers. Formed in Kannur, the band has incorporated folk and thrash metal since inception. Their 2014 album, “How Are You? We Are Fine, Thank You,” integrated traditional Indian elements with heavy instrumentation. Music video directed by : Rajaram Rajendran
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22 . Sanhedrin – Blind Wolf
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Date Added : Feb 24,2025
Sanhedrin, a Brooklyn-based trio formed in 2015, delivers “Blind Wolf” as the lead single from their fourth studio album on Metal Blade Records. Erica Stoltz’s vocals and bass, Jeremy Sosville’s guitar work, and Nathan Honor’s drumming shape a track where traditional heavy metal meets modern production. The lyrics evoke cosmic destruction and unity through devotion, weaving celestial imagery with primal instincts in a fusion of grandeur and menace. Song featured on the album : Heat Lightning
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21 . Messa – At Races
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Date Added : Feb 24,2025
“At Races” finds Messa weaving their doom metal foundation with post-punk and goth flourishes, channeling the ghost of 1980s Killing Joke through chorus-drenched guitars and shadowy synth layers. Driven by insistent rhythms, the track mirrors the relentless push of external expectations, its lyrics tracing the weight of societal pressure. Sara, Marco, Alberto, and Rocco—forming Messa in 2014—have previously released “Belfry” (2016) and “Feast for Water” (2018), infusing doom with jazz, prog, and Middle Eastern elements. Music video directed by : Marco Zanin – Song featured on the album : The Spin
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20 . Alien Weaponry – 1000 Friends
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
Alien Weaponry, a New Zealand groove metal trio led by brothers Henry and Lewis de Jong, channels Māori culture and language into their music. “1000 Friends,” from their upcoming third album, dissects social media’s influence on modern psychology. Josh Wilbur, known for his work with Lamb of God and Gojira, produces the track. The band previously released “Tū” (2018) and “Tangaroa” (2021) and signed with The Rick Sales Entertainment Group in 2020. Music video directed by : Alex Hargreaves – Song featured on the album : Te Rā
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19 . Cradle Of Filth – To Live Deliciously
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“To Live Deliciously” leads Cradle of Filth’s fourteenth album with a fixation on indulgence unshackled from restraint. Dani Filth describes it as an ode to hedonism, rejecting societal constraints in favor of unrepentant pleasure. Formed in 1991 in Suffolk, England, the band merges black metal, gothic atmospheres, and orchestral flourishes. Across multiple lineup changes, Filth remains its sole pillar, steering through albums like “Dusk and Her Embrace” and “Cruelty and the Beast.” Music video directed by : Vicente Cordero – Song featured on the album : The Screaming Of The Valkyries
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18 . House Of Protection – Afterlife
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
House of Protection slows the tempo but keeps the aggression in “Afterlife,” released in February 2025. Produced by Jordan Fish, the track blends heavy riffs with electronic textures, maintaining the duo’s chaotic energy. The music video mirrors this intensity, featuring a latex-clad model and hallucinatory visuals. Following their 2024 EP “GALORE,” Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison continue testing the limits of genre fusion. Music video directed by : Kevin Garcia And Aric Improta – Song featured on the album : Outrun You All (Ep)
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17 . Korpiklaani – Kalmisto
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“Kalmisto,” released in 2024, finds Korpiklaani delving into Finnish folklore with their signature folk metal sound. The title translates to “Graveyard,” a fitting theme for a track born from drummer Samuli Mikkonen’s dream. He envisioned Jonne Järvelä singing in a clearcut forest, quickly recording the melodies and lyrics upon waking. Järvelä expanded on these fragments, shaping them into the final composition. The band combines accordion and violin with guitars and drums, maintaining their fusion of Finnish folk and metal. The lineup includes Järvelä (vocals, guitar), Kalle “Cane” Savijärvi (guitar), Jarkko Aaltonen (bass), Mikkonen (drums), Sami Perttula (accordion), and Olli Vänskä (violin). Music video directed by : Teppo Ristola – Song featured on the album : Rankarumpu
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16 . The Pretty Wild – sLeepwALKeR
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“Sleepwalker” delivers a metal punch courtesy of Las Vegas-based sisters Jyl and Jules, whose genre-blending instincts keep things unpredictable. Jyl handles clean vocals, screams, guitar, piano, and drums, while Jules adds clean vocals, screams, guitar, and mandolin, creating a layered intensity. The track reflects their recurring themes of industry disillusionment and the search for authenticity beyond social constructs. After signing with Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, in 2022, they later chose independence in 2023. Producer Andrew Wade, known for his work with A Day To Remember, describes their sound as a fusion of Linkin Park, Paramore, and a twist of “y’allternative.” Music video directed by : Mason Wright & Tommy Hayden
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15 . Underoath – All The Love Is Gone
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“All The Love Is Gone” marks the latest offering from Underoath, the American metalcore band formed in Tampa, Florida, in 1997. Breaking through with “They’re Only Chasing Safety” in 2004, the band introduced audiences to “Reinventing Your Exit” and “It’s Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door,” landing on the Billboard 200. Their follow-up, “Define the Great Line” (2006), charted higher before the band took a hiatus in 2013, only to reunite in 2015. Song featured on the album : The Place After This One
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14 . Lordi – Hellizabeth
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“Hellizabeth” arrives as the latest single from Finnish hard rock outfit Lordi, preceding their 19th studio album, “Limited Deadition,” slated for March 2025 under Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The track leans into the band’s signature fusion of theatrical horror and heavy metal, unfolding like a horror film storyboard where a vengeful female spirit takes center stage. The accompanying video follows a paranormal investigation in a desolate house, searching for the elusive presence of Hellizabeth. Mr. Lordi describes the composition as quintessential Lordi, both lyrically and sonically, its progressive introduction echoing childhood memories of first learning an instrument. Formed in 1992 in Rovaniemi, Finland, Lordi remains synonymous with monster-themed stagecraft and elaborate personas. Their rise to international prominence came with their 2006 Eurovision victory via “Hard Rock Hallelujah.” Across 18 studio albums, starting with 2002’s “Get Heavy,” their music has drawn comparisons to KISS and Alice Cooper, blending elements of hard rock, heavy metal, and shock rock. Since 2019, the lineup has consisted of Mr. Lordi (vocals), Amen (guitar), Hiisi (bass), Mana (drums), and Hella (keyboards). Music video directed by : Mr. Lordi – Song featured on the album : Limited Deadition
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13 . Dynazty – Fire To Fight
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Date Added : Feb 22,2025
“Fire to Fight” sees Dynazty weaving their trademark mix of heavy metal and melodic rock, driven by searing guitar riffs and commanding vocals. Formed in Stockholm in 2007, the band comprises Nils Molin, Love Magnusson, Mikael Lavér, Jonathan Olsson, and Georg Härnsten Egg. Their early sound, introduced through “Bring the Thunder” (2009), evolved with “Knock You Down” (2011) and later shifted towards modern metal with “Renatus” (2014). Song featured on the album : Game Of Faces
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12 . Machine Head – Unbøund
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Date Added : Feb 19,2025
Machine Head‘s “Unbøund” leads their eleventh studio album, arriving April 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. Premiering on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal Show, the song blends groove metal and thrash, driven by Robb Flynn’s vocals and intricate guitar work. Written during the band’s return to festivals after an 11-year break, it channels live energy. Recorded across multiple studios, production is handled by Flynn and Zack Ohren. Since forming in Oakland in 1991, Machine Head has shifted between groove, nu, and progressive metal. Music video directed by : Mike Sloat – Song featured on the album : Unatøned
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11 . Avantasia – The Witch (w/ Tommy Karevik)
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Date Added : Feb 19,2025
“The Witch” brings Avantasia‘s grandiose metal opera into darker territory, layering its symphonic foundations with a more ominous edge. Tommy Karevik lends his vocals to this track, which appears on the band’s tenth studio album under Napalm Records. A visual counterpart set in an ancient, castle-like backdrop reinforces the song’s ghostly atmosphere. Tobias Sammet keeps Avantasia’s signature elements intact while weaving in a shadowy, almost mystical undertone.
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10 . Marko Hietala – Roses From The Deep
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Date Added : Feb 19,2025
“Roses From The Deep” is the title track of Marko Hietala’s second solo album, released in February 2025 under Nuclear Blast. Best known for his tenure as Nightwish’s bassist and vocalist, Hietala shapes the song with a weighty atmosphere and dynamic instrumentation. Critics note the album’s range and emotional depth, describing it as alternating between heavy, melodic, and subtly theatrical elements while maintaining a strong sense of structure. Song featured on the album : Roses From The Deep
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9 . Crematory – Destination
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Date Added : Feb 19,2025
“Destination” leads Crematory‘s 17th studio album, scheduled for release in May 2025 under ROAR! Rock of Angels Records. Unveiled as a single in February 2025, the track combines gothic metal intensity with an insistent chorus. Structurally direct and built for impact, it mirrors the band’s long-evolving fusion of death, gothic, and industrial metal. This latest work aligns with their characteristic approach, balancing weight and melody. Music video directed by : Ingo Spörl – Song featured on the album : Destination
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8 . The Awakening – Haunting
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Date Added : Feb 19,2025
“Haunting” finds The Awakening’s Ashton Nyte weaving his signature baritone through a moody gothic rock soundscape built on driving bass, pulsating percussion, and shimmering guitar lines nodding to 1980s goth icons. The lyrics drift through themes of lingering memories and ghostly presence, a natural extension of the project’s atmospheric aesthetic. Featured on The Awakening’s latest self-titled album, the track reinforces Nyte’s affinity for shadowy introspection and melodic gloom. Music video directed by : Ashton Nyte – Song featured on the album : The Awakening
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7 . Days Of Jupiter – The World Was Never Enough
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Date Added : Feb 19,2025
“The World Was Never Enough” is the title track from Days Of Jupiter‘s fifth studio album, released in February 2025. Jan Hilli’s vocals lead the charge, weaving through layers of heavy guitars and melodic hooks. The lyrics play out like a high-stakes thriller, wrapping a 007-inspired narrative around two fugitives bound by more than just survival. After a six-year hiatus following 2018’s “Panoptical,” the Swedish hard rock/metal band returns with their signature mix of modern metal and melodic hard rock. Formed in Örnsköldsvik in 2010, Days Of Jupiter consists of Jan Hilli (vocals), Marcus Lindman (guitars), Johnny Grenwald (guitars), Janne Karlsson (bass), and Magnus Larsson (drums). Song featured on the album : The World Was Never Enough
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6 . Deadlands, The Pretty Wild – Kundalini
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Date Added : Feb 19,2025
“Kundalini” pairs Deadlands with The Pretty Wild in a collision of melodic metalcore and genre-splicing instincts. Released in February 2025, the track serves as Deadlands‘ first collaboration since joining Spinefarm Records. Kasey Karlsen leads the charge alongside Jyl and Jules, whose signature interplay injects another dimension. The video threads through snake-handling visuals courtesy of NXT Morphs, with band members making the requisite appearances. Both groups carve out new terrain—The Pretty Wild taking a heavier turn, Deadlands venturing into partnerships. Titled after Kundalini energy, the song nods to spiritual themes while keeping its footing in heavier territory. Music video directed by : Mason Wright
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5 . Micah Ariss – Obliterate (w/ Chandler Burton)
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Date Added : Feb 19,2025
“Obliterate” throws Micah Ariss‘s guitar work and vocals into sharp relief, blending grit with melody. Chandler Burton steps in with guest vocals, delivering a layered contrast to the track’s dense instrumentation. Lyrics cut through the noise, tackling the struggle of severing toxic ties and reclaiming control. Ariss, a self-produced artist from Dallas, Texas, has been crafting his sound since age 11, experimenting across rock and hard rock while weaving in electronic elements. His collaborations, including work with Matthew Parker and Hooseki, reflect his adaptability within the genre.
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4 . Tetrarch – Never Again [Parasite]
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Date Added : Feb 19,2025
“Never Again (Parasite)” arrives as a February 2025 single from Tetrarch, previewing their third studio album slated for May via Napalm Records. The track amplifies the band’s nu-metal revival, balancing jagged riffs with a melodic touch. Marking her vocal debut, lead guitarist Diamond Rowe steps into the forefront for the first time. The lyrics examine themes of fractured trust and isolation. Formed in Atlanta in 2007 by Rowe and Josh Fore, Tetrarch later relocated to Los Angeles, releasing “Freak” (2017) and “Unstable” (2021). The lineup includes Fore (vocals/guitar), Rowe (lead guitar), Ryan Lerner (bass), and Ruben Limas (drums). Rowe also stands as Jackson Guitars’ first female signature artist. Music video directed by : Vicente Cordero – Song featured on the album : The Ugly Side Of Me
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3 . Edge Of Paradise – Prophecy Unbound
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Date Added : Feb 19,2025
“Prophecy Unbound” leads Edge Of Paradise‘s sixth studio album with a fusion of symphonic metal and industrial rock. Margarita Monet’s vocals cut through Dave Bates’ intricate guitar lines, shaping the band’s signature sound. Produced by Howard Benson, whose credits include Halestorm and Seether, the track aligns with the band’s sci-fi aesthetic. The music video situates itself in a dystopian future, visually expanding on the song’s themes. Formed in Los Angeles in 2011, Edge Of Paradise has continuously refined their sound. Their lineup includes Monet (vocals/keys), Bates (lead guitar), David Ruiz (rhythm guitar), Jamie Moreno (drums), and Kenny Lockwood (bass). They have shared stages with acts like Kamelot and Bullet Boys. Music video directed by : Julian Oyanedel Santiesteban & Margarita Monet – Song featured on the album : Prophecy
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2 . Ciclonautas – Huellas
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Date Added : Feb 19,2025
Ciclonautas, a Spanish rock band from Pamplona, Navarra, consists of Iker Piedrafita (vocals, guitar), Jokin Piedrafita (drums), and Mikel Navarro (bass). “Huellas,” their latest single released in January 2025, blends energetic rock with melodic hooks and introspective lyrics. Their songwriting often revolves around personal growth, relationships, and social issues. Adrián Vallejo handles the production, shaping the track’s sound within their established style. Music video directed by : Laura R. Del Amo
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1 . The 7th Guild – Glorious
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Date Added : Feb 19,2025
The 7th Guild, an Italian symphonic power metal band formed in 2021, releases “Glorious” as the third single from their 2025 debut album, “Triumviro.” The track delivers a fusion of orchestral grandeur and heavy metal, with Tomi Fooler, Giacomo Voli, and Ivan Giannini weaving their vocals through melodic guitar work and dense arrangements. Signed to Scarlet Records, the band continues its exploration of historical and mythological themes through vivid lyrics and layered instrumentation. Music video directed by : Mattia Antonelli – Song featured on the album : Triumviro |
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