PRESELECTED Here are the brand new hard rock, metal…. songs that caught, these past days, our aural interest and visual liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW |
52 . The Haunted – Warhead
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Date Added : Mar 24,2025
With “Warhead,” The Haunted returns after an eight-year gap, reviving their signature intensity. Recorded at Studio Bohus with Oscar Nilsson, the track showcases their current lineup, led by Marco Aro’s vocals and the twin guitar work of Patrik Jensen and Ola Englund. Blending thrash aggression with melodic death metal and hardcore elements, the song unpacks themes of global conflict. Formed in 1996 by ex-At the Gates members, The Haunted remains a fixture in Gothenburg’s metal scene. Over the years, they’ve released multiple albums, with “The Haunted Made Me Do It” and “rEVOLVEr” earning Swedish Grammy recognition. Despite numerous lineup changes, Jensen and bassist Jonas Björler have remained constant since the band’s inception. Music video directed by : Patric Ullaeus – Song featured on the album : Songs Of Last Resort 
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51 . Lord Of The Lost – My Sanctuary
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Date Added : Mar 24,2025
Lord Of The Lost releases “My Sanctuary” as the first glimpse into their upcoming album trilogy, arriving in March 2025. The track fuses gothic metal with industrial rock, weaving Chris Harms’ commanding vocals through layers of heavy guitars and orchestral flourishes. Serving as an entry point to “OPVS NOIR,” it contemplates darkness beyond mere despair. Since 2007, the Hamburg band has balanced theatrical intensity with a mix of metal, gothic, and industrial elements. Music video directed by : Vollvincent – Song featured on the album : Opvs Noir Vol. 1
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50 . Not Enough Space – Devil Left Me On Read
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Date Added : Mar 24,2025
Not Enough Space releases “Devil Left Me On Read” in March 2025 through Thriller Records, weaving modern rock and metalcore into a track steeped in psychological unrest. The song extends the band’s ongoing focus on mental health, layering brooding instrumentals with urgent vocals. Its accompanying music video transforms these themes into a disorienting horror sequence, amplifying the song’s eerie and cinematic energy. The Orlando-based group, formed in 2018, consists of vocalists Lizzie Kristina and Olivia, alongside guitarist Bruno. They last issued “Primitive” in October 2024, pairing its release with an official music video. Other key tracks include “No Way Out,” “Don’t Be Scared,” “Nightmares,” and “Tear Me Apart,” reinforcing their presence in the metalcore scene. Music video directed by : Toddi Babu
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49 . Bloodred Hourglass – We Should Be Buried Like This
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Date Added : Mar 24,2025
“We Should Be Buried Like This” arrives as Bloodred Hourglass‘ latest single, set for release in March 2025 via Out Of Line Music. The chorus, refined over nearly two years of demo iterations, stands as the track’s defining element. Blending the band’s earlier aggression with a more polished modern edge, the song reflects BRHG’s evolving sound. Active since 2005, the Finnish melodic death/thrash outfit first made its mark with “Lifebound” in 2012. Music video directed by : Tuomas Kurikka & Patrik Nuorteva
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48 . Ashen – Crystal Tears
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Date Added : Mar 24,2025
ASHEN introduces “Crystal Tears” in March 2025, channeling a weighty mix of metalcore and progressive metal. The Paris-based band crafts a dense and emotionally charged composition, shaping their identity through shifting textures and forceful instrumentation. Since 2021, their approach to rock and metal has remained introspective, balancing aggression with a sense of catharsis. Their catalog, including “Angel,” reflects this contrast, blending heavy elements with layered complexity. Music video directed by : Bastien Sablé
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47 . Novelists – Say My Name
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Date Added : Mar 24,2025
“Say My Name” arrives in March 2025, marking Camille Contreras’ first outing as Novelists‘ vocalist since replacing Tobias Rische in 2023. The track intertwines melodic metalcore with progressive and djent elements, placing intricate guitar work from Florestan Durand and Pierre Danel at the forefront. Bass from Nicolas Delestrade and Amael Durand’s drumming provide the foundation, reinforcing the Paris-based band’s evolving sonic identity since their 2013 inception. Music video directed by : Pavel Trebukhin – Song featured on the album : Coda
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46 . Mono Inc. – In My Darkness
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Date Added : Mar 24,2025
“In My Darkness” leads Mono Inc.‘s 13th studio album with their signature dark rock mix of brooding guitar work and emotionally charged vocals. The lyrics focus on inner fortitude, facing adversity without succumbing. The track continues their presence in gothic rock following “The Book of Fire” (2020) and “Ravenblack” (2023). Formed in Hamburg in 2000, the band includes Martin Engler, Katha Mia, Carl Fornia, and Val Perun, who joined in 2022. Song featured on the album : Darkness
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45 . Warbringer – Through A Glass. Darkly
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Date Added : Mar 24,2025
“Through A Glass, Darkly” channels the wartime mysticism of General George S. Patton, whose poetry and belief in reincarnation shape the song’s vision of endless conflict. Unlike Warbringer’s usual speed-driven assault, this track unfolds with gothic-toned guitars and a deliberate, brooding pace. Dubbed a “mini epic,” it leans into somber intensity, with Adam Carroll delivering a solo that John Kevill describes as particularly expressive. Music video directed by : Juan Rodriguez
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44 . Luna Kills – Waves
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Date Added : Mar 24,2025
“Waves” marks the fourth single from Luna Kills‘ forthcoming debut album under SharpTone Records. Vocalist Lotta Ruutiainen dissects cycles of self-doubt and the bitter taste of misplaced trust, weaving lyrics that wrestle with the struggle of breaking patterns and the paralysis of walking away from familiar disappointment. Formed in 2017, the Finnish alternative metal band blends heavy guitars, charged vocals, and electronic textures, first introduced on their 2018 debut, “Before the Satellites.” Music video directed by : Lucy Alienne – Song featured on the album : Deathmatch
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43 . Air Drawn Dagger – Sanctifound
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Date Added : Mar 24,2025
“Sanctifound” throws itself into the maelstrom with reckless abandon, channeling pop punk chaos through distorted riffs and restless percussion. Air Drawn Dagger, a Sheffield-based electro-emo trio, fuses angst with melody, carving out space for themes of dismantling patriarchy and resisting capitalist structures. Released through Long Branch Records in February 2025, the track erupts with urgency, leaving no room for restraint. Music video directed by : Aaran Mckenzie – Song featured on the album : A Guide For Apparitions |
42 . Nevertel – Starting Over
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Date Added : Mar 24,2025
“Starting Over” sees Nevertel weaving alternative rock, hip-hop, and electronic elements into a seamless mix. Released in January 2025 through Epitaph Records, the single reflects the band’s genre-blurring approach. Nevertel first gained attention in 2018 with “Everything in My Mind,” later releasing “Living Fiction” in 2019 and “Noir” in 2021, both exploring themes of personal struggle and mental health. Music video directed by : Jake Johnston
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41 . Doobie – Worth A Shot
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Date Added : Mar 22,2025
“Worth A Shot” arrives as Doobie‘s latest single, released independently through ONErpm in February 2025. Known for merging hip-hop and rock, the Columbus-born rapper and producer continues to expand his sound with this track. Doobie, born Eric Williams, takes cues from Nirvana and Metallica, a blend evident in his past works like “When the Drugs Don’t Work” (2016) and the 2019 album “Faithfully Faded.” This release further integrates his signature genre fusion. Music video directed by : Evan Aparicio
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40 . Thornhill – Tongues
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Date Added : Mar 22,2025
“Tongues” finds Thornhill caught in a perpetual tug-of-war, where desire collides with resistance and submission flirts with defiance. The track mirrors the band’s own conflicted relationship with heavy music, oscillating between indulgence and restraint. Sonically, it threads elements of alternative metal, nu metal, and progressive metalcore, marking another step in Thornhill’s evolution since their Melbourne origins. Previously lauded for the intricacy of “The Dark Pool,” the band continued expanding their reach with “Heroine.” Music video directed by : Jon Pisani & Jacob Charlton – Song featured on the album : Bodies
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39 . Memphis May Fire – The Other Side
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Date Added : Mar 22,2025
“The Other Side” is a single by Memphis May Fire, released in February 2025. Vocalist Matty Mullins frames the track as a reflection on resilience, confronting despair with an unrelenting perseverance. The lyrics suggest that even in the darkest hours, hope remains within reach. Memphis May Fire, an American metalcore band formed in 2006, gained wider prominence with “The Hollow” (2011) and further expanded their success with “Challenger” (2012) and “Unconditional” (2014). Song featured on the album : Shapeshifter
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38 . H.E.A.T – Bad Time For Love
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Date Added : Mar 22,2025
“Bad Time For Love” arrives as H.E.A.T’s latest contribution to melodic hard rock, offering the electrified hooks and soaring vocals that have defined their sound since 2008. Released in 2025 as part of their upcoming eighth studio album, the track finds the Swedish band navigating familiar terrain with high-octane energy. Their history of lineup shifts continues to shape their evolution, with Kenny Leckremo’s return in 2020 adding another chapter to their enduring career. Song featured on the album : Welcome To The Future
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37 . Frantic Amber – Hell’s Belle
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Date Added : Mar 22,2025
“Hell’s Belle” merges black metal elements with an unexpected waltz rhythm, offset by relentless blast beats. Frantic Amber, formed in 2008 by Mary Siebecke, initially experimented with different genres before shifting to melodic death metal in 2010. The band consists of musicians from Sweden, Denmark, and Japan, maintaining an all-female lineup. Their sound incorporates thrash, black, progressive, and symphonic metal. Before “Death Becomes Her,” they released “Burning Insight” (2015) and “Bellatrix.” Music video directed by : Heavy Groove Media – Song featured on the album : Death Becomes Her
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36 . Shepherds Reign – Samoa Mo Samoa
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Date Added : Mar 22,2025
“Samoa Mo Samoa” merges heavy metal with Polynesian heritage, capturing Shepherds Reign’s distinctive fusion of cultural identity and musical intensity. The track recounts Samoa’s resistance against colonial forces, honoring the defiance and endurance of those who fought to safeguard their homeland. Sung primarily in Samoan, it reinforces the band’s dedication to preserving their roots while propelling Polynesian metal onto a broader stage.
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35 . Rivers Of Nihil – American Death
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Date Added : Mar 22,2025
“American Death” marks Rivers of Nihil’s first release with bassist Adam Biggs as lead vocalist, following Jake Dieffenbach’s departure in 2022. Andy Thomas, formerly of Black Crown Initiate, joins the fold on guitar, expanding the band’s sonic texture. Guitarist Brody Uttley notes that the title had been on their merch since 2013 before becoming a track. Featured on their self-titled fifth album, it follows four full-length releases since their formation in 2009. Music video directed by : Matthew Marcellus
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34 . Valhalore – The Storm
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Date Added : Mar 22,2025
“The Storm” marks Valhalore‘s third single from their upcoming album “,”, arriving April 11, 2025, via ROAR. Positioned as their heaviest track to date, it extends their progression within symphonic folk metal. Formed in Brisbane in 2013 by guitarist Anthony Willis and vocalist Lachlan Neate, Valhalore fuses melodic death, power, and symphonic metal with folk elements. Their lineup includes Willis (guitars), Neate (vocals, cello, mandolin), Sophie Christensen (wind instruments), Morgan Cox (drums), Lucas Fisher (guitars, vocals), and Joseph Dipisa-Fiorenza (bass). They introduced their debut album “Voyage into Eternity” in 2017, featuring 10 tracks. Music video directed by : Lachlan Neate & Dave Hunter – Song featured on the album : Beyond The Stars
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33 . Frozen Crown – Night Of The Wolf
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Date Added : Mar 22,2025
Frozen Crown, the Italian power metal band spearheaded by guitarist Federico Mondelli, delivers “Night of the Wolf” through Napalm Records. Formed in 2017 in Milan, the group introduces its fast-paced riffs and symphonic flourishes with their debut album, “The Fallen King” (2018), housing tracks like “Kings” and “I Am the Tyrant.” Its successor, “Crowned in Frost” (2019), secures attention with “Neverending,” a track that finds its way onto countless playlists. Music video directed by : Federico Mondelli & Frozen Crown – Song featured on the album : War Hearts
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32 . Patty Gurdy – Álfarann (w/ Magga Einarsdóttir)
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Date Added : Mar 22,2025
“Álfarann” brings together German hurdy-gurdy player Patty Gurdy and Icelandic artist Magga Einarsdóttir in a fusion of Celtic and Nordic folk influences. Patty’s hurdy-gurdy sets the foundation, weaving rhythmic layers under Magga’s ethereal vocals. Released in November 2024, the track reflects Patty’s approach to blending medieval sounds with contemporary folk. Previously a member of Storm Seeker, she has collaborated with Faun and Aether Realm. Music video directed by : Sebastian Pielnik – Song featured on the album : Tavern
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31 . Balance Breach – Distress / Save Our Souls
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Date Added : Mar 22,2025
“Distress” channels Balance Breach‘s signature blend of aggressive riffs and melodic undercurrents, shaping a track where tension and release collide. Lifted from their third studio album, “Save Our Souls,” the song unfolds with precise instrumentation, driven by Aleksi Paasonen’s searing vocals. The band, formed in 2015 in Mikkeli, Finland, continues working with producer Rami Nykänen, refining a sound that oscillates between forceful intensity and dynamic shifts. Music video directed by : Vin Valentino – Song featured on the album : Save Our Souls
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30 . Epica – T.I.M.E.
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Date Added : Mar 16,2025
Epica releases “T.I.M.E.” in March 2025, a single whose title stands for “Transformation, Integration, Metamorphosis, Evolution.” The track navigates spiritual transformation and ego dissolution, with Mark Jansen describing it as carrying a “Tim Burton-like dark fantasy vibe.” Formed in 2002 by Jansen in Reuver, Netherlands, the band debuted with “The Phantom Agony” in 2003 and continued blending metal with orchestral elements on 2021’s “ΩMEGA.” Music video directed by : Dave Letelier – Song featured on the album : Aspiral
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29 . Cradle Of Filth – White Hellebore
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Date Added : Mar 16,2025
“White Hellebore” arrives as the latest single from Cradle of Filth, released in March 2025 via Napalm Records as part of their 14th studio album. The track fuses blackened heavy metal with gothic undertones and operatic vocals, embodying the band’s signature approach. The music video unfolds in a Lovecraftian horror setting where a movie starlet defies mortality through occult forces. Dani Filth describes the titular White Hellebore as a figure of beauty and peril, embodying both salvation and doom. Formed in Suffolk in 1991, Cradle of Filth debuted with “The Principle of Evil Made Flesh” in 1994. “Dusk… and Her Embrace” (1996) and “Cruelty and the Beast” (1998) stand among their notable releases, featuring “Her Ghost in the Fog.” Music video directed by : Shaun Hodson – Song featured on the album : The Screaming Of The Valkyries
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28 . Man With A Mission – Vertigo
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Date Added : Mar 16,2025
“Vertigo” pairs Man With A Mission’s genre-blending rock with the high-intensity backdrop of “Mecha BREAK.” The track channels the band’s signature fusion of rock, electronic, and hip-hop, delivering an energy suited to the game’s sci-fi universe. Formed in Shibuya in 2010, the masked five-piece leans into theatrical lore, claiming origins as Jimi Hendrix’s “Ultimate Life Form” before resurfacing decades later. Song featured on the album : Xv E.P.
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27 . Ghostseeker – Wake Up [Imposter]
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Date Added : Mar 16,2025
“Wake Up (Imposter)” marks a new chapter for GhostSeeker, weaving melodic and heavy elements into a modern metal framework. Released in early March 2025, the track serves as a glimpse into the band’s forthcoming debut album, “Divergence.” Emerging from Australia’s heavy music scene, GhostSeeker initially caught attention with their 2022 EP, “Initium Novum.” The song wrestles with self-doubt and the struggles of creative expression, reflecting the band’s own experiences during the album’s development. Song featured on the album : Divergence
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26 . Cabal – Redemption Denied
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Date Added : Mar 16,2025
Cabal delivers “Redemption Denied,” a deathcore assault driven by punishing breakdowns, guttural growls, and unrelenting instrumentals. Released via Nuclear Blast Records in February 2025, the single channels the band’s signature intensity. Andreas Bjulver’s lyrics grapple with addiction and the hollow pursuit of redemption, weaving desperation into the brutality. The track expands on the blackened death metal influences heard in “Drag Me Down” and “Mark of Rot.” Song featured on the album : Everything Rots
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25 . Caregah – Forever Merciless
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Date Added : Mar 16,2025
Caregah, a heavy groove metal band from southeast Sweden, emerged in 2019 under the leadership of Marcus Kärregård, formerly of Unfaithful and Hiroshima Amplifiers. “Forever Merciless” delivers dense, sludgy riffs and unrelenting momentum. The lyrics touch on fear and mortality, while the video constructs a brooding atmosphere with black smoke and a monstrous presence. The lineup includes Kärregård on vocals and guitar, Patrik Åkerlund on lead guitar, Douglas Svensson on bass, and Filip Mathiasson on drums. Song featured on the album : Osmium
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24 . Sacred Steel – The Watcher Infernal
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Date Added : Mar 16,2025
“The Watcher Infernal” casts Lucifer as an unwilling scapegoat, redirecting blame for humanity’s darkness back onto its creators. Sacred Steel’s signature fusion of power and thrash metal drives the track, with Gerrit P. Mutz delivering his lines in a style that shifts between theatrical menace and biting accusation. The band, active since 1996, continues to refine its sharpened edges, offering another glimpse into their upcoming 2025 album. Music video directed by : Andy Pilkington – Song featured on the album : Ritual Supremacy
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23 . Whitechapel – Hate Cult Ritual
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Date Added : Mar 16,2025
“Hate Cult Ritual” delivers Whitechapel’s signature mix of ferocity and precision, channeling wrath and cultism through relentless riffs and guttural vocals. Released in March 2025 as part of their ninth album, the track stands out by employing Drop A tuning, a nod to their earlier style. Produced by Zach Householder and released via Metal Blade Records, it expands on the band’s blend of death metal and hardcore elements that shaped albums like “This Is Exile.” Song featured on the album : Hymns In Dissonance
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22 . Elvenking – Gone Epoch
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Date Added : Mar 16,2025
“Gone Epoch” by Elvenking emerges as a glimpse into their forthcoming album, the final act of the Reader of the Runes trilogy that began in 2019. The track drapes itself in haunting tones and nostalgic melodies, channeling a sense of lost time and fading echoes. Formed in 1997 in Sacile, Italy, Elvenking has woven folk elements into power metal across 11 studio albums. Their current lineup includes Damna, Aydan, Headmatt, Jakob, Lethien, and Symohn. Song featured on the album : Reader Of The Runes – Luna
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21 . TNT Records – For The Fallen
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Date Added : Mar 16,2025
TNT Records drops “For The Fallen” on February 25, 2025, adding another track to a lineup that includes “Out Of Love,” “Elixir Of Life,” “Transform,” “If It’s Love,” and “Wack.” With trance as the foundation, the production shapes an atmosphere that leans into hypnotic repetition and layered synths. Released under Cygnus Music, the track aligns with the UK-based distributor’s electronic focus, ensuring placement within its niche.
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20 . Eluveitie – Awen
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Date Added : Mar 13,2025
“Awen” blends thundering metal riffs with the distinctive tones of hurdy-gurdy and bagpipes, staying true to Eluveitie‘s fusion of Celtic folk and melodic death metal. The lyrics delve into ancient Celtic mythology, a subject the band frequently revisits. Formed by Chrigel Glanzmann in 2002, Eluveitie has produced albums such as “Spirit” (2006), “Slania” (2008), and “Ategnatos” (2019), with “Evocation I: The Arcane Dominion” (2009) featuring songs in reconstructed Gaulish. Music video directed by : Mirko Witzki – Song featured on the album : ÀNv
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19 . Epica – Sirens – Of Blood And Water (w/ Charlotte Wessels & Myrkur) [Live]
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Date Added : Mar 13,2025
“Sirens – Of Blood And Water” brings together Epica with Charlotte Wessels and Myrkur, weaving a dark tale rooted in Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid.” The lyrics channel the voices of the mermaid’s sisters, crafting a lament steeped in sorrow and sacrifice. Released on “The Alchemy Project” in 2022, the track expands Epica’s theatrical sound, layering operatic vocals over brooding orchestration. Founded in 2002 by Mark Jansen, Epica debuted with “The Phantom Agony” in 2003, anchored by “Cry for the Moon.” Simone Simons leads on vocals, while Coen Janssen commands the keyboards. Their 2021 album “ΩMEGA” marked a return after a creative pause, continuing their mix of bombast and melody.
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18 . Benediction – Crawling Over Corpses
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Date Added : Mar 13,2025
Benediction delivers “Crawling Over Corpses” through Nuclear Blast Records, a track that leans into their old-school death metal roots with an up-tempo fury. Dave Ingram returns to vocal duties after more than two decades, reviving the voice that once defined albums like “The Grand Leveller” and “Transcend the Rubicon.” The lyrics, penned by Ingram, dissect themes of obsession and violence, while guitars from Darren Brookes and Peter Rew cut through bass-heavy foundations laid by Dan Bate and Giovanni Durst. Music video directed by : Martin Goltermann – Song featured on the album : Ravage Of Empires
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17 . Edge Of Paradise – Give It To Me [Mind Assassin] (w/ Ben V)
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Date Added : Mar 13,2025
“Give It To Me (Mind Assassin)” pairs Edge of Paradise’s industrial-infused metal with the vocal presence of Ben V. from Ludovico, amplifying the intensity. Margarita Monet’s background in classical piano and theatrical arts weaves into the band’s layered sound, merging weighty guitar riffs with symphonic textures. Formed in Los Angeles in 2011, the lineup includes Dave Bates, David Ruiz, Jamie Moreno, and Kenny Lockwood, shaping a cinematic sonic approach. Music video directed by : Caleb Wiley / Margarita Monet – Song featured on the album : Prophecy
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16 . Elettra Storm – Alone
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Date Added : Mar 13,2025
Elettra Storm‘s “Alone” emerges from the band’s debut album “Powerlords,” released in February 2024 under Scarlet Records. Founded in 2023 by SinHeresy co-founder Davide Sportiello, the group enlists Crystal Emiliani (Re-X) as its vocalist. Melding early 2000s power metal with a modern, female-fronted approach, the track channels soaring melodies and assertive instrumentation, nodding to past influences while keeping the production current. Music video directed by : Alessio Pallante – Song featured on the album : Powerlords |
15 . Nightfall – I Hate
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Date Added : Mar 13,2025
Nightfall, a Greek extreme metal band led by Efthimis Karadimas since 1991, resurfaces with “I Hate,” a 2025 single marking their return after years of silence. Fusing blackened death metal with melodic touches, the track reflects the band’s evolving yet uncompromising sound. One of the first Greek metal acts to sign internationally, they have navigated shifting lineups and stylistic changes since debuting with “Parade into Centuries” in 1992. Following a hiatus after 2013’s “Cassiopeia,” they reemerged in 2020 under Season of Mist, with “I Hate” continuing their legacy within Greek extreme metal. Music video directed by : Adam Barker – Song featured on the album : Children Of Eve
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14 . Eisbrecher – Auf Die Zunge (w/ Schattenmann)
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Date Added : Mar 13,2025
Eisbrecher’s “Auf Die Zunge” enlists Schattenmann for a track where industrial metal collides with raw aggression. Released in February 2025 through Metropolis Records, the single plays with the tension between Eisbrecher’s electronic-infused precision and Schattenmann’s sharper edge. The title, translating to “On the Tongue,” teases the song’s provocative undertones, wrapped in the mechanical grit of Neue Deutsche Härte. Eisbrecher, founded in 2003 by Alexx Wesselsky and Noel Pix after their departure from Megaherz, has long operated within the genre’s ironclad framework. With albums like “Liebe Macht Monster” (2021), they continue refining their approach, balancing heavy industrial rhythms with a penchant for melodic intensity. Music video directed by : Holger Fichtner – Song featured on the album : Kaltfront
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13 . Hot Milk – 90 Seconds To Midnight
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Date Added : Mar 13,2025
Drawing from the ticking anxiety of the Doomsday Clock, “90 Seconds To Midnight” channels looming catastrophe into a tightly wound burst of punk-pop urgency. The lyrics nod to Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Betjeman’s “Slough,” weaving reflections on societal constraints with a fatalistic undercurrent. The video, featuring Frank Skinner, offsets impending doom with a wink, balancing irreverence and apocalypse. Hot Milk, formed in Manchester in 2018 by Jim Shaw and Han Mee, first made waves with “Awful Ever After” before landing their most widely known single, “Candy Coated Lie$.” Song featured on the album : Corporation P.O.P
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12 . Laurenne/Louhimo – Damned
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Date Added : Mar 13,2025
Finnish vocalists Netta Laurenne (Smackbound) and Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast) join forces in Laurenne/Louhimo, delivering “Damned” as the lead single from their second album, due in April 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl. The track leans into a traditional metal and rock sound, brimming with force and conviction. Netta Laurenne describes its lyrics as a confrontation with inner demons, depression, and self-doubt, tempered by an unrelenting will to persevere. The music video showcases the duo performing with album collaborators Mikko Kosonen, Nino Laurenne, Sampo Haapaniemi, Pasi Heikkilä, and Vili Itäpelto. Song featured on the album : “Falling Through Stars
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11 . Volbeat – By A Monster’s Hand
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Date Added : Mar 7,2025
“By A Monster’s Hand” moves with a deliberate heaviness, where crunching guitar riffs and relentless drums shape Volbeat’s mix of rock and metal. Michael Poulsen crafts lyrics drawn from history’s most infamous serial killers, deliberately leaving identities to the imagination. Recorded at Hansen Studios with longtime producer Jacob Hansen, the track signals the band’s return after a four-year pause following “Servant of the Mind.” Volbeat—formed in Copenhagen in 2001—consists of Michael Poulsen, Jon Larsen, and Kaspar Boye Larsen. Music video directed by : Adam Rothlein – Song featured on the album : God Of Angels Trust
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10 . Imminence – God Fearing Man
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Date Added : Mar 7,2025
“God Fearing Man” arrives as a March 2025 single from Swedish metalcore band Imminence, channeling turmoil and the search for redemption through its searing lyrics. Lines such as “I’ve been looking for God in the silence / To let me in” sift through the wreckage of inner strife, stretching toward some elusive deliverance. Trelleborg’s five-piece outfit, signed to Arising Empire, continues threading raw emotion through layered intensity. Music video directed by : Pavel Trebukhin – Song featured on the album : The Return Of The Black
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9 . Behemoth – The Shadow Elite
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Date Added : Mar 7,2025
“The Shadow Elite” is the second single from Behemoth‘s upcoming album via Nuclear Blast Records. The track channels the band’s early raw sound, propelled by relentless blast beats and searing tremolo riffs reminiscent of second-wave black metal. Produced by Jens Bogren, it arrives with a music video filmed at a secret location during an invite-only live performance, where fans, branded with Behemoth‘s sigils, surround the band as they perform from within a cage. The imagery complements themes of rebellion and unity. Released on Ash Wednesday, the song aligns with Behemoth‘s history of provocative gestures. Formed in 1991 in Gdańsk by Adam “Nergal” Darski, the band transitioned toward blackened death metal with their 1999 album “Satanica.” Notable releases include “Thelema.6” and “Evangelion” (2009), which features “Ov Fire and the Void.” Music video directed by : Maciej Szupica – Song featured on the album : The Shit Ov God
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8 . Architects – Brain Dead (w/ House Of Protection)
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Date Added : Mar 7,2025
“Brain Dead” throws Architects into volatile territory, fusing guttural intensity with a punk-fueled edge. Featuring House of Protection—composed of former FEVER 333 members Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison—the track injects an urgent, chaotic energy. Jordan Fish, formerly of Bring Me the Horizon, helms production, crafting a sound both sharp and unrelenting. The music video matches the track’s adrenaline, following Sam Carter, Improta, and Harrison in a guerilla-style L.A. rampage. Architects, formed in 2004 by twins Dan and Tom Searle, pushed through profound loss when Tom passed away in 2016. Their 2006 debut, “Nightmares,” introduced their sound, while “Doomsday,” released in 2017, marked a turning point after Tom’s death. Music video directed by : Architects, House Of Protection & Kevin Garcia – Song featured on the album : The Sky, The Earth & All Between
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7 . State Of Mine – The Wolves (w/ Willy Blaze)
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Date Added : Mar 7,2025
“The Wolves” brings together State Of Mine and Willy Blaze in a collision of hard-hitting guitars and melodic intensity. The band’s alternative metal roots surface through heavy riffs, while Blaze’s presence introduces another dimension. Formed in 2010, State Of Mine features Jay Gearhart on vocals, with Mike Martin and Aaron Ruhl on guitars, Corey Smith on bass, and Matt Martin on drums. Their discography includes the EPs “State of Mine” (2015), “Devil in Disguise” (2016), and “Seeing Red” (2020). Music video directed by : Drake Whelton
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6 . Deafheaven – Heathen
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Date Added : Mar 7,2025
“Heathen” is Deafheaven’s second single from their upcoming sixth album, weaving their blackgaze roots with melodic flourishes and atmospheric textures. It begins with clean vocals and shimmering guitars before giving way to blast beats and guttural screams. The lineup—George Clarke, Kerry McCoy, Shiv Mehra, Chris Johnson, and Daniel Tracy—shape its dense soundscape. Lyrics touch on isolation, self-destruction, and redemption, while the San Francisco-shot video contrasts monochrome austerity with bursts of color. Music video directed by : Muted Widows – Song featured on the album : Lonely People With Power
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5 . Get The Shot – Pit Of Misery
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Date Added : Mar 7,2025
“Pit of Misery” arrives as Get The Shot‘s so-called “heaviest offering to date,” a claim that suggests little interest in subtlety. The Quebec City hardcore outfit weaves its usual blend of punk, hardcore, and metal, channeling the same ferocity that shaped “Perdition” and “Blackened Sun.” Distorted riffs and unrelenting aggression define the track, staying faithful to their high-impact aesthetic.
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4 . Enemy Inside – Venom
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Date Added : Mar 7,2025
Enemy Inside, a German metal band formed in 2017, features vocalist Nastassja Giulia, lead guitarist Evan K, rhythm guitarist David Hadarick, and bassist Dominik Stotzem. “Venom,” the lead single and title track from their third studio album, blends metalcore, industrial, and modern rock, marking a shift toward a heavier sound. The music video, conceived by Giulia, shows the band performing in a dark room, entangled in cobwebs, as she transforms into a spider-like figure. The lyrics address the struggle to escape toxic relationships and reclaim personal power. Music video directed by : Jonas Sommer
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3 . Monolith – Oligarchs
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Date Added : Mar 7,2025
Monolith‘s debut single, “Oligarchs,” signals Mike Mangini’s post-Dream Theater chapter, joined by bassist/vocalist Hernán “Motley” Rodríguez and guitarist Andy Barrow. The track channels intricate rhythms, dense riffs, and pointed social commentary, a fitting showcase for Mangini, whose drumming background spans Extreme, Steve Vai, and Berklee College of Music. Mixed by Dan Malsch and mastered by Ted Jensen, “Oligarchs” carries a polished yet unrelenting sonic weight. Music video directed by : Guillermo Figueredo |
2 . Drown In Sulphur – Vengeance
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Date Added : Mar 7,2025
“Vengeance” delivers a fierce blend of harsh vocals, relentless riffs, and brooding melodies, embodying Drown In Sulphur’s approach to deathcore. Since forming in 2014 in Busto Arsizio, the band has refined its sound through evolving lineups. The track reflects the musicianship of Luca Pareschi, Leonardo Sergio, Emanuele Corso, Enrico Masiero, and Domenico Tamilia. Their catalog includes the EP “It Rises” and singles like “An Epilogue to the Arrogant.” Music video directed by : Samuele Giansanti – Song featured on the album : Vengeance
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1 . Vianova – Melanchronic
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Date Added : Mar 7,2025
Vianova, a metalcore band from Berlin, Germany, releases “Melanchronic” in February 2025, channeling the disillusionment of modern work culture and burnout. Felix (guitar), Paul (drums), Alexander (vocals), Sebastian (bass), and Max (guitar) have been refining their sound since 2014. Singles and EPs like “A Place I Want to Live in But I Don’t Want to Die For” (2018) and “Victory” (2019) precede this blend of heavy riffs and melody. The band is signed to Arising Empire. Music video directed by : Nils Nitschke
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