| DRACONIAN, Rob Zombie, Saosin, Castle Rat, The Amity Affliction, Immolation, Artillery, DONT YOU DARE, Sparta, LORD OF THE LOST, KORZUS, The Plot In You, Periphery, Nervosa, Static Dress, Switchfoot, Corrosion Of Conformity, Holding Absence, Future Palace, Frozen Soul, Plume, Erik Grönwall, The 69 Eyes, Samael, Nargaroth, Bad Religion, Stabbing, Eva Under Fire, Dimmu Borgir, MOONSPELL, Armored Saint, BRUNHILDE, Don Broco, They are the performers of the brand new Metal, Hard Rock, etc. songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (very possibly) NSFW |
61 . DRACONIAN – Misanthrope River
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Date Added : Apr 15,2026 Through slow doom metal pacing and layered guitar textures, Draconian’s May 2026 album In Somnolent Ruin track structures lyrics around isolation and separation, with visuals filmed in the Faroe Islands by Gaui H. featuring narration from Simon Bibby. Music video directed by : Gaui H Pic – Song featured on the album : In Somnolent Ruin 
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60 . Rob Zombie – The Black Scorpion
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Date Added : Apr 15,2026 Rob Zombie’s February 2026 Nuclear Blast Records single uses distorted guitar riffs and rapid punk-metal structure, structuring lyrics around apocalyptic imagery, following The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy within his ongoing heavy metal catalog. Song featured on the album : The Great Satan
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59 . Saosin – Starting Over Again
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Date Added : Apr 15,2026 Built on delay-heavy guitar lines and vocal harmonies, Saosin’s April 2026 Sumerian Records return structures lyrics around abandonment and mistrust, marking their first release since Orange County sessions involving Beau Burchell. Music video directed by : Christopher Sims
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58 . Castle Rat – Siren
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Date Added : Apr 15,2026 Castle Rat’s Blues Funeral Recordings track integrates doom metal riffs and theatrical vocals, structuring lyrics around mythic confrontation scenes, with Riley Pinkerton directing visuals featuring characters like The Rat Reaperess Rebecca Corrigan. Music video directed by : Riley Pinkerton – Song featured on the album : The Bestiary
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57 . The Amity Affliction – Heaven Sent
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Date Added : Apr 15,2026 Opening with breakdown-driven metalcore instrumentation, The Amity Affliction’s April 2026 single structures lyrics around childhood abuse and domestic conflict, with Joel Birch referencing incidents tied to House of Cards. Music video directed by : Filmed And Edited By Tomise
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56 . Immolation – Bend Towards The Dark
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Date Added : Apr 15,2026 Immolation’s April 2026 Nuclear Blast Records release combines death metal riffing with orchestral passages, structuring lyrics around existential tension, with Robert Vigna directing visuals tied to Descent and the Godless IV Tour. Music video directed by : Robert Vigna – Song featured on the album : Descent
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55 . Artillery – Made In Hell
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Date Added : Apr 15,2026 Driven by thrash metal guitar riffs and fast drum patterns, Artillery’s May 2026 Mighty Music release structures lyrics around warfare and authority, revisiting themes from “Bombfood” with production work linked to Medley Studio in Copenhagen. Music video directed by : Morten Madsen
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54 . DONT YOU DARE – I Love The Misery
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Date Added : Apr 15,2026 Built on nu-metal riffs and metalcore breakdowns, DONT YOU DARE’s April 2026 The Artery Foundation release structures lyrics around self-destructive habits and emotional pain, extending themes introduced in earlier singles “S.O.S.” and “BLACK & BLUE.” Music video directed by : Mike Matsui |
53 . Sparta – Crater
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Date Added : Apr 15,2026 Built on tempo-shifting post-hardcore instrumentation, Sparta’s May 2026 release structures lyrics around permanence and loss, with Travis Shinn directing visuals and Frank Iero contributing to songwriting for Cut A Silhouette. Music video directed by : Travis Shinn – Song featured on the album : Cut A Silhouette |
52 . LORD OF THE LOST – The Days Of Our Lives
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 Released in 2026 via Napalm Records, Lord of the Lost issues a dark rock single from Hamburg, continuing collaborations with the Austrian label and extending output linked to the OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 project. Music video directed by : Vdpictures
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51 . KORZUS – No Light Within
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 The April 2026 self-released single sees Korzus deliver a thrash metal track produced at Dharma Studios in São Paulo, with Jean Patton and Rodrigo Oliveira handling production and post-production duties. Music video directed by : Jean Patton & Jessica Falchi
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50 . The Plot In You – You Get One
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 The Plot In You releases a track tied to the project The Volumes Series, combining metalcore and electronic elements within the United States alternative metal circuit and accompanied by a George Gallardo Kattah-directed video. Music video directed by : George Gallardo Kattah
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49 . Periphery – Mr. God
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 Issued ahead of the album A Pale White Dot, Periphery presents a progressive metal single from Washington, D.C., produced within the band’s established studio framework and supported by a Caleb Young-directed video release. Music video directed by : Caleb Young – Song featured on the album : A Pale White Dot
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48 . Nervosa – Impending Doom
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 The April 2026 single from Nervosa appears via Napalm Records, produced by Martin Furia and recorded within Brazil’s thrash and death metal circuit as part of the album Slave Machine rollout. Music video directed by : Dimitris Preve – Song featured on the album : Slave Machine
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47 . Static Dress – Nostalgia Kills (w/ Underoath)
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 Static Dress issues a post-hardcore track connected to the album Injury Episode, involving members linked to Underoath and distributed within the UK and US alternative rock networks. Music video directed by : Zak Pinchin & Olli Appleyard – Song featured on the album : Injury Episode
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46 . Switchfoot – Wake Up, Mr. Crow
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 Released in March 2026, Switchfoot delivers a single from the album Forever Now, produced by Mike Elizondo and positioned within the California alternative rock and indie pop production landscape.
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45 . Corrosion Of Conformity – Asleep On The Killing Floor
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 The track from the double album Good God / Baad Man sees Corrosion of Conformity operate within US heavy metal circuits, combining hardcore punk origins with later stoner and doom metal production approaches. Music video directed by : Mike Holderbeast – Song featured on the album : Good God / Baad Man
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44 . Holding Absence – Whisper Of A Dream
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 Holding Absence releases an April 2026 single via Sumerian Records, produced in the UK alternative rock scene and accompanied by a Zak Pinchin-directed video introducing recurring visual elements. Music video directed by : Zak Pinchin |
43 . Future Palace – Supernova
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 The 2026 release from Future Palace features production by Julian Breucker and mixing by Christoph Wieczorek, positioning the track within Germany’s post-hardcore and alternative metal recording network. Music video directed by : Pavel Trebukhin
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42 . Frozen Soul – Invoke War (w/ Machine Head)
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 Released in 2026 from the album No Place of Warmth, Frozen Soul collaborates with Robb Flynn of Machine Head, issuing a Texas-rooted death metal and hardcore track with official video distribution. Music video directed by : Brendan Mcgowan – Song featured on the album : No Place Of Warmth
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41 . Plume – Furious Icon
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 The 2026 label debut via Arising Empire introduces PLUME with an emo and alternative rock single, extending the band’s catalog following earlier independent releases within European post-hardcore production circuits. Music video directed by : Kai Sieber |
40 . Erik Grönwall – Born to Break
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 Erik Grönwall releases an April 2026 rock single from the album Bad Bones, produced at Palma Music Studios with contributions from Philip Näslund, Fredrik Thomander, and Jona Tee within Sweden’s rock recording network. Song featured on the album : Bad Bones
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39 . The 69 Eyes – Cold Sweat
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 The 2026 EP release via BLKIIBLK sees The 69 Eyes reinterpret a composition by Thin Lizzy, featuring Fernando Ribeiro and produced by Erno Laitinen with a Vicente Cordero-directed video. Music video directed by : Vicente Cordero
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38 . Samael – Hidden Empire
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Date Added : Apr 8,2026 Napalm Records distribute Samael’s April 2026 material, reinforcing the Swiss band’s return after Hegemony, positioning Vorph and Xy within a catalog blending black, industrial, and symphonic metal traditions. Music video directed by : Video By Very Metal Art – Song featured on the album : Black Matter Manifesto
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34 . Eva Under Fire – Villainous (w/ Maria Brink)
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Better Noise Music releases Eva Under Fire’s July 2026 title track featuring Maria Brink, where Amanda Lyberg channels defiance through heavy instrumentation and lyrics about self-ownership, marking a shift from compliance to empowerment within Detroit’s hard rock framework. Music video directed by : Michael Lombardi – Song featured on the album : Villainous
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33 . Dimmu Borgir – Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Norwegian language dominates Dimmu Borgir’s 2026 return ahead of Grand Serpent Rising, where symphonic arrangements and black metal aggression explore lineage and generational bonds, reinforcing their cinematic identity after the long gap since Eonian. Music video directed by : Dariusz Szermanowicz – Song featured on the album : Grand Serpent Rising
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32 . MOONSPELL – Far From God
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Fernando Ribeiro leads Moonspell’s July 2026 single through Napalm Records, where gothic metal structures and vampiric imagery frame alienation and existential tension, reflecting a darker creative phase shaped by prolonged compositional struggle. Music video directed by : Pavel Trebukhin – Song featured on the album : Far From God
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31 . Armored Saint – Close To The Bone
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Metal Blade Records schedules Armored Saint’s May 2026 release produced by Joey Vera, where John Bush delivers lyrics on suppressed conflict supported by riffs inspired by New Wave of British Heavy Metal traditions. Music video directed by : David Brodsky – Song featured on the album : Emotion Factory Reset
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30 . BRUNHILDE – Rising From The Ashes
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 German outfit BRUNHILDE records in Fürth with influences from Charlie Bauerfeind and Eike Freese, where punk-metal energy and Caro’s vocals drive themes of defiance through aggressive guitar work and rhythmic intensity. Music video directed by : Holger Fichtner
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29 . Don Broco – True Believers (w/ Sam Carter)
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Amid 2026 sociopolitical tension, Don Broco collaborates with Sam Carter under Fearless Records, where Dan Lancaster’s production supports lyrics addressing nationalism, societal conditioning and unrest through a hybrid of metal, funk and electronic elements. Music video directed by : Tom Pullen And Tobias James – Song featured on the album : Nightmare Tripping
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28 . Kreator – Loyal To The Grave
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Teutonic thrash roots define Kreator’s sound through Mille Petrozza and Ventor, where aggressive riffs and speed metal structures reinforce themes of loyalty and chaos, maintaining continuity with Pleasure to Kill and Extreme Aggression. Music video directed by : Dariusz Szermanowicz – Song featured on the album : Krushers Of The World
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27 . 9mice – Do Vesni
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Viperr distributes 9mice in 2026 with Arschy directing visuals, where bilingual lyrics and atmospheric rap production explore attachment and emotional tension, blending Russian and English expressions within an introspective hip-hop framework. Music video directed by : Risu Jannise
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26 . HOKKA – Blackbird
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Finnish collaboration unites Pauli Rantasalmi and Joel Hokka ahead of Via Miseria IV, where heavy riffs and structured rock composition emphasize a shift toward a more aggressive sonic direction supported by European scene experience. Music video directed by : Pauli Rantasalmi – Song featured on the album : Via Miseria Iv
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25 . BLACK SPIKES – Aurea
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Lithuanian project Black Spikes announces August 2026 release via Napalm Records, where progressive metal and electronic elements embody pride as a central vice, reinforced by visuals filmed at the Museum of Ethnocosmology. Song featured on the album : Ydos
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24 . Heave Blood and Die – Dog Days
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Tromsø origins shape Heave Blood and Die’s May 2026 release, where shoegaze, indie and post-punk influences merge within underground circuits, supported by visual promotion across alternative music platforms. Music video directed by : Brage Pedersen – Song featured on the album : Burnout Codes (Deluxe)
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23 . Shadow Of Intent – Vehement Draconian Vengeance
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Chris Wiseman and Dave Otero construct a 2026 symphonic deathcore narrative, where orchestral brutality and extreme metal structures depict betrayal, vengeance and transformation into an uncompromising avenger within a destroyed kingdom. Music video directed by : Salopiandan
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22 . LORD OF THE LOST & WEDNESDAY 13 – I Hate People
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Hamburg-based Lord of the Lost joins Wednesday 13 through Napalm Records in 2026, where industrial metal production blends guitars and electronics to explore equality themes within a collaborative dark rock framework. Music video directed by : Lennard Schmitt – Song featured on the album : Opvs Noir Vol. 3
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21 . Lost Society – Kill The Light
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Nuclear Blast issues Lost Society’s March 2026 track produced by Samy Elbanna, where aggressive riffs and modern metal structures reinforce themes central to Hell Is A State Of Mind within a high-intensity Finnish sound Music video directed by : Sam Jamsen – Song featured on the album : Hell Is A State Of Mind
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20 . Vomitory – Wrath Unbound
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Date Added : Apr 1,2026 Metal Blade Records issues Vomitory’s April 2026 track from In Death Throes, where Tobias Gustafsson’s double-bass assault and Erik Rundqvist’s cosmic-themed lyrics channel domination and annihilation through production handled at Leon Music Studios by Rikard Löfgren. Music video directed by : Marcus Svensson – Song featured on the album : In Death Throes
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18 . The HU – The Men
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Drawing on Mongolian philosophy “Хийморь,” The HU craft a folk-metal anthem blending morin khuur, tovshuur and throat singing with heavy riffs, using chant-driven vocals to evoke inner strength, positivity and cultural identity through a cinematic, ritualistic soundscape. Music video directed by : Dashka – Song featured on the album : Rumble Of Thunder (Deluxe Album)
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17 . BLUE MEDUSA – Checkmate
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Released in March 2026, Blue Medusa introduce a debut single fronted by Alissa White-Gluz alongside Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia, combining melodic metal textures with dynamic vocals while sparking mixed reactions over its polished, radio-oriented production. Music video directed by : Vicente Cordero & Alissa White-Gluz |
16 . Black Veil Brides – Vindicate
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Black Veil Brides present a title track tied to their album Vindicate, unveiled in March 2026 with tracks like “Certainty” and “Hallelujah,” channeling revenge-driven themes through atmospheric builds, heavy riffs and a defiant narrative of reclaiming power. Music video directed by : George Gallardo Kattah
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15 . Sleeping With Sirens – An Ending In Itself
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Sleeping with Sirens return via Rise Records in March 2026 with a post-hardcore single driven by guitar intensity and breakdown structures, drawing comparisons to earlier releases while dividing listeners between nostalgia appreciation and criticism of formulaic execution. Music video directed by : Max Moore
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14 . EXODUS – Promise You This
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Issued ahead of Goliath in March 2026, Exodus deliver a mid-tempo track blending thrash roots with southern rock elements, gaining attention for its distinct tone while prompting debate among fans over its divergence from the band’s traditional sound. Song featured on the album : Goliath
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13 . Boundaries – Skies Cast Amber Black
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Through Sumerian Records in March 2026, Boundaries unveil a metalcore track marked by aggressive vocals and dark atmosphere, with Matt’s performance praised despite criticism targeting the mix quality and perceived imbalance between instrumentation and vocal prominence.
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12 . Miracle Of Sound – Honour And Devotion
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Inspired by Ghost of Tsushima and Jin Sakai, Miracle of Sound constructs a narrative-driven piece blending poetic imagery with themes of honor, betrayal and moral conflict, using restrained verses and dramatic crescendos to frame emotional tension.
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11 . Poison The Well – Weeping Tones
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 On Peace in Place in March 2026, Poison The Well position the track around Jeff Moreira’s vocals and dense riffing, shifting from aggressive passages into a subdued bridge that highlights themes of loss and existential tension. Music video directed by : Anthony Altamura – Song featured on the album : Peace In Place
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10 . All Them Witches – Starting Line
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 All Them Witches expand their catalog with a live-tested track emerging from 2025 performances, combining psychedelic textures and blues elements into a composition shaped by atmospheric tension and gradual, cinematic development. Song featured on the album : House Of Mirrors
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9 . Western Addiction – Let’s Keep The Circle Small
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Western Addiction preview Psychedelic Munitions in March 2026 via Fat Wreck Chords with a hardcore punk single directed by Jim Mitchell and edited by Jen Bail, delivering fast-paced instrumentation and confrontational lyrics emphasizing loyalty and exclusion. Song featured on the album : Psychedelic Munitions
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8 . Monstrosity – Banished To The Skies
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Opening Screams From Beneath the Surface in March 2026, Monstrosity rely on Lee Harrison and Matt Barnes to deliver a technical death metal composition built on precision drumming, sharp guitar work and bleak thematic imagery. Song featured on the album : Screams From Beneath The Surface
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7 . Saltatio Mortis – Ich Habe Keine Angst
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Saltatio Mortis release a medieval rock single in March 2026 combining bagpipes, guitars and driving percussion, conveying empowerment and resistance while positioning music itself as a force capable of overcoming fear and internal struggle. Music video directed by : Matteo Vdiva Fabbiani & Chiara Cerami – Song featured on the album : Staub & Schatten
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6 . Mountain Eye – Swallow the World
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Mountain Eye introduce the Dutch alternative metal single in March 2026, merging down-tuned riffs, electronic layers and mixed vocal styles to address anxiety and overload, framing control as a response to modern pressure. Music video directed by : Omar El Gendy
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5 . INFECTED RAIN – Stranger
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Ahead of a European tour in March 2026, Infected Rain present a single led by Lena “Scissorhands” Cataraga, combining rhythmic heaviness with introspective themes of identity and transformation through a direct, modern metal approach. Music video directed by : Vadim Ojog
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4 . Baby Lasagna – End The Party
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Released in February 2026, Baby Lasagna delivers an alternative-metal single combining heavy riffs and electronic textures, using introspective lyrics to confront fame, ego and identity while a chaotic video amplifies its high-intensity, performance-driven atmosphere. Music video directed by : Elizabeta Ružić Purišić
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3 . Blackbriar – A Thousand Anemones
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Through a March 2026 single, Blackbriar expand their post–A Thousand Little Deaths era, with Zora Cock’s vocals guiding a symphonic metal composition praised online for its haunting atmosphere and cinematic orchestration rooted in gothic aesthetics. Music video directed by : Cinebuds – Song featured on the album : Our Long Cursed Sleep
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2 . Askefroa – Enslig
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Issued in March 2026, Askefroa presents a title track shaped by Christoffer Modig, blending black metal, post-rock and shoegaze influences while drawing on Nils Ferlin poetry to explore solitude, grief and existential reflection. Music video directed by : Christoffer Modig – Song featured on the album : Enslig
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1 . Inner Vitriol – Waterfall
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Date Added : Mar 25,2026 Built around Francesco Lombardo’s writing, Inner Vitriol unveil a progressive metal single on Hidden Stone Records in March 2026, with Marco Barusso and Marco D’Agostino handling sound design as visuals by Matteo Ermeti and Silvia Luppi mirror its temporal turmoil. Song featured on the album : Semper Tacui
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