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  Rising UK heavy metal force, THE LAST BASTION, have just dropped their thunderous new single and video, 'Legion Of The Damned'. Listen to the band via - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IsjviDVMKRi0axAlXkWPp , and check out the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_tbsFgifQ0 Hailing from Newcastle Upon Tyne, THE LAST BASTION are more than just a band — they’re a rallying cry for the passionate and the resilient. Blending the crushing riffs of classic metal with a modern groove-laden bite, the power trio nod respectfully to the genre’s giants while carving a distinct, defiant path of their own. Formed in 2024, the band wasted no time making waves. Their debut album, Who We Are, dropped earlier this year to critical acclaim and a rapturous response from an ever-growing fanbase. Known for their relentless work ethic, the band continues to craft new material while shaking venues across the country with their ferocious and unrelenting live shows. Now, THE LAST BASTION are...

  The Fear are on fire! Coming hot off the heels of a completely sold out UK tour supporting US nu metal originals SNOT, Benj, Mick, Ad and Adam are keeping the momentum flowing with news of their brand new single - and some more shows! First things first - new music. The Fear bring everyone their brand new single, Suffering, which has released 11th of September. The follow up to their very well received cover of Manchester indie icons James' legendary track Sit Down, Suffering furthers the sound that The Fear are quickly building into their own. Electronically sampled rock with meaningful lyrics and huge choruses, Suffering will appeal to fans all across the rock heaviness spectrum. You can stream Suffering for your streaming platform of choice on this link . Check out the lyric video for Suffering below: The Fear's drummer Benj Ashmead gives some more detail on the inspiration behind their new single Suffering: "The subject of the song came from a quote I stumbled on w...

  Today marks the highly anticipated release of III – Candles & Beginnings, the third studio album from AURI — the visionary musical collaboration of vocalist Johanna Kurkela, Nightwish keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, and multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley. With III – Candles & Beginnings, AURI once again open a portal to an otherworldly soundscape where folk, progressive rock, symphonic textures, world music, pop, and avant-garde elements entwine. At the heart of the album lies Kurkela’s ethereal voice, soaring across lush sonic landscapes crafted by Holopainen’s emotive keyboard playing and Donockley’s eclectic instrumentation. This new release is a tapestry of emotion and imagination, where each track tells its own story — from nostalgic reflections to deeply personal experiences. Coinciding with the album’s release is the launch of the third single, 'Blakey Ridge', accompanied by a brand-new lyric video. Joyful and transportive, the track pays tribute to The Lion I...

  Beloved by tastemakers and the underground, London metal trio, URNE, have today released a nine minute-plus undulating epic, ‘Harken The Waves’, featuring guest vocals from Mastodon’s Troy Sanders. On it, his and URNE frontman Joe Nally’s voices blend to form a duet cresting the surface of the song. “We feel this is one of the best songs we’ve ever written. On top of that, we were lucky enough to have Grammy-winning metal icon Troy Sanders, from the legendary Mastodon, lend his vocal talents,” explains URNE frontman Joe Nally. “We’ve grown up listening to Troy and watching Troy live, so having someone like him not only appear, but take on such a significant role in the song, elevating it to another level, means a lot.” Watch the video clip for ‘Harken The Waves’, HERE . ‘Harken The Waves’ follows URNE’s recently released double A-side: ‘Throes Of Grief’ plus a spectacular cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘I’. Watch the lyric video for ‘Throes Of Grief’ here: https://yo...

  Evanescence has released a brand-new song. “Afterlife,” is co-written by Alex Seaver of Mako and Evanescence’s Amy Lee and co-produced by Nick Raskulinecz and Alex Seaver. “Afterlife” will be released by Netflix where an alternate version will appear multiple times in their new animated series of Devil May Cry. The lyric video dropped yesterday on March 27th, the song is available on all audio streaming services and the soundtrack album for the series will be released on April 3rd. Listen to the track HERE. Watch the lyric video HERE . In this animated adaptation of the popular Capcom game and from the vision of Adi Shankar, sinister forces are at play to open the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon-hunter-for-hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck. While Evanescence is primarily focused on creating new music this year, they also have some exciting performances planned for 2025, which incl...

  London nu-rock outfit paradise fell. have shared a raw and energetic single, ‘overdose.’ The track is taken from their forthcoming debut mixtape Songs for ur Head (due for release on February 28th in 2025 via Fly Tip Records.) overdose. is a visceral journey through the highs and lows of toxic relationships. The single captures the chaos of losing yourself in something, that was never good for you from the start, but just tasted sweet. “Once the initial euphoria fades, turning into a bad trip spiraling out of control, leaving you drained,” shares paradise fell front man Matty Bankhurst. He continues to mention "The track is fueled by angry frustration, laced with the painful resignation of ‘take what you want from me, cuz I gave you everything’. A nod to everyone who’s been trapped by their own vulnerability of leaning into something/someone deceptively sweet.” Watch the official visualiser for ‘overdose.’ paradise fell. will play shows around the UK this March as part of thei...

  British rock icons Skunk Anansie have released their brand new single ‘An Artist Is An Artist’ . Their first new music in almost three years, it finds the acclaimed four-piece at the peak of their powers, and is a witty, provocative, pulsating slice of spiky, new-wave brilliance. Tackling everything from ageism to our current need for approval in the digital age, ‘An Artist Is An Artist’ somehow seems to hark back to the band’s vitriolic debut single, ‘Little Baby Swastikkka’, in terms of its confrontational quality. It also reaffirms the fact that Skunk Anansie are part of Britain’s proud agit-pop lineage that extends back to The Slits, whilst also conjuring up the wordplay of Ian Dury. Produced by David Sitek of TV On The Radio fame, known for his production work with Foals, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Santigold, Solange, Weezer and Chelsea Wolfe, ‘An Artist Is An Artist’ is the surprising first taste of what’s to come from the band in 2025. Reinvigorated after a period of introspectio...

  PARADISE SLAVES, a brand new band featuring former members of 36 CRAZYFISTS and DIECAST, are pleased to announce their debut single, ‘ A FEVER TO DEFEAT .’ Watch the lyric video and listen here .  The Boston-by-way-of-Anchorage quartet cements an uncanny union between vocal powerhouse Brock Lindow (36 Crazyfists), solo artist and guitarist Tyler Stroetzel, guitarist Jon Kita (Diecast), bassist Brad Horion (Diecast), and drummer Ryan Manning (Pentagram, Blitzkid).    Mutual admiration and respect sparked the initial flame for Paradise Slaves, yet their newly forged friendship lit up their chemistry as brightly as a pyre. That same energy surges through their full-length debut album, due out via Spinefarm in 2025. Their first single mirrors what brought them together and the one thing that affected us all at the top of this decade. "It's specifically about COVID," says Lindow. "It was written at the height of the pandemic."    As the story goes, Killswitch Eng...

  Ukrainian band BLIND8 are releasing their brand new song, ‘Labyrinth’, featuring Sharon den Adel of symphonic metal band Within Temptation. This collaboration is a landmark moment for BLIND8, who formed just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine and have become a leading light for rock music in their homeland whenever circumstances allow. They will be joining Within Temptation as the opening act on their ‘Bleed Out 2024’ European tour this autumn, playing arenas across mainland Europe and the UK. The song is also being released worldwide via Within Temptation’s own record label Force Music Recordings. Listen to BLIND8 – Labyrinth (feat. Within Temptation) across all music services Within Temptation’s singer Sharon comments: “‘Labyrinth’ is not just a song; it's a testament to the enduring power of music. And even with Roman, the singer, and Ihor, the bass player currently having been mobilized and in training for the war, BLIND8 continue to defy the odds, proving that even ...

  There’s nothing more pissed off and aggressive than a young thrash band! Back in the 80’s thrash manifested from angry teenagers who wanted to rage against the system, the politicians and their lives in general.. Whilst not from the Bay in 1985, Exaust from Cwmbran South Wales, with an average age of 18, show that nearly 40 years later the thrash metal spirit is still going hard, still venomous, still full of vigor and spite and still making us want to mosh! The Band explain ‘BTC (or Bite the Curb) is a track full of drive, aggression and hate. It fits how we as young people feel with the state of some entitled people in the UK and we want to show them a piece of OUR MINDS!! We want you to feel the passion of hate as we do when you listen to this track as we unleash our emotions through the music!’ Recorded at One Louder Studio, Newport Mixed and Mastered by Blacklist & Tone Death Media, Blackpool Artwork by Yarndog Lyric Video by UK Thrashers So strap up those high tops, tu...

  I PREVAIL and HALESTORM are gearing up to embark on the "can't miss" tour of Summer 2024. Their co-headline trek in the US, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on 9th July in Raleigh and runs through 17th August in Las Vegas. Hollywood Undead and Fit For A King will serve as support, making this a powerhouse package that will be remembered as one of Summer 2024's best lineups. Get tickets here or here . All dates are below. The tour is also the catalyst and the creative spark for the bands' collaborative track "can u see me in the dark?" Listen HERE. It's an epic and explosive pairing, just like the tour itself, thanks to the vocal chemistry between I Prevail's Eric Vanlerberghe and Halestorm's Lzzy Hale, stormy riffs, and unforgettable chorus. It will go down as one of the smash hits of Summer 2024. Watch the lyric video HERE "We're excited to finally have a song come out,' says Vanlerberghe. "It was a fun challenge to ...

  Vocalist Laura Guldemond (Burning Witches) and Nino Helfrich (SKULL TONE STUDIOS, INNER AXIS, Aeon Gods) have released their new song ‘Alone’ from the upcoming collaboration album ‘Shadow Empress,’ which features 13 of the best female metal vocalists from around the world. Accompanying the new song is an animated 3D lyric video. After furious single releases with vocalists Vicky Psarakis (ex-The Agonist, Sicksense) and Helle Bohdanova (IGNEA), ‘Alone’ shows the more melodic side of the diverse lineup with a powerful metal ballad. Laura Guldemond showcases her impressive singing abilities while Helfrich shines with a top-notch production and a vocal-driven arrangement. The collaboration album ‘Shadow Empress’ will be out on August 23 and will feature further vocalists like Britta Görtz (Hiraes), Maja Shining (Forever Still, Myrkur), Secil Sen (aka Morgana of Warkings), and many more. Check out the song below: Follow them on Spotify and add to your playlists! https://open.spotif...

  Based in Athens, Georgia, Ashes To Omens comprises James Branton, Christopher Blake, guitarists Trip Cooper and Will McCorkle, and drummer Casey Lee who started playing together in 2017. They seamlessly blend Hard Rock, Alternative Rock and Post-Grunge styles into something powerful and unique. Their new single, 'Feed Me More', is a hefty, hard-hitting, infectious rock offering that will be played relentlessly due to its catchy hooks and soaring sound, which will leave you hungry for more! Check out the official lyric video for 'Feed Me More' below:   'Feed Me More' is out now. The song is produced by Michael Guevarez. Available on all streaming platforms:  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vYv9gh   Apple Music: https://apple.co/3w7afeS   Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/56656... For more on Ashes To Omens: Ashes To Omens - Linktree https://linktr.ee/ashestoomens https://www.ashestoomens.com/ This sponsored review is brought to you by TAG Publicity .

  THEM DAMN KINGS started as a one-man hard rock machine created by New Jersey, USA native, guitarist/multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Jef Rhodes. Jef is a long-time professional Front Of House engineer and backline tech who has over two decades of international touring experience with such bands as Lacuna Coil, Opeth, Cradle of Filth, Highly Suspect, Watain, Mayhem, and others. By enlisting former Lacuna Coil drummer Ryan Blake Folden, the pair have recorded “Rise Up”, a monster of a debut album that sounds both new and exciting – while simultaneously reminding listeners of that golden age of the early ‘90s when hard rock, metal, and grunge ruled the late night rock clubs of the world. The album "Rise Up" was unleashed in September 2022. Now in 2024, Them Damn Kings are back with new music in the form of the single 'Shown With A Fist', and Jef and drummer Ryan Blake Folden are joined by Chris J Bridges (Rhythm Guitarist). 'Shown With A Fist' is a stomping and e...

  Heavy rock quartet NIGHT THIEVES are poised to climb higher with their blistering new EP, Polarity, which is out now. The UK rockers have also just delivered another hard-hitting new single and lyric video, 'Walkaway'. 'Walkaway' is a striking and anthemic rock hit that demands many listens! The song is  inspired by Scott Phillips’s novel ‘The Ice Harvest’, with the twists and turns you’d expect from a gangster crime story. The song reflects choices made of where you head in life versus the journey you experience. Walkaway is the 3rd single from the band's EP "Polarity, which was released in January. Check out the song/lyric video below: Coming at you from the nation’s capital and initially formed as a trio comprising Jess Moyle (Vocals), Paul Andrew (Guitar), and Rick Hunter-Burns (Bass), NIGHT THIEVES soon acquired favourable comparisons to everyone from Biffy Clyro, Royal Blood, Architects, and Spiritbox. Unleashing a sound that is drenched with st...

  Multi-platinum-selling New Zealand rockers DEVILSKIN soar on their recently released massive cover version of "Barracuda," originally released by HEART in 1977. The song is known by all and is regarded as one of the most iconic rock tracks. Pulling off a cover version when the original song is so popular can be challenging, but Devilskin more than deliver impressive results. Their ravenous energy exudes tremendously, driving the classic song while stamping it with their signature sound, with powerhouse vocalist Jennie Skulander shining with her superb range and talent, which fits the song's essence wonderfully. The galloping riffs, pitch-perfect vocals, and passionate spirit that drive Devilskin's version of 'Barracuda' will get anyone who listens to it moving, pumped, and eager to return for more! Have a listen to Devilskin's version of 'Barracuda' below! “This is one of those songs that so many people have tucked away in their favourites and ...

  Lisbon based new school Hardcore collective PUSH! have today returned with their thunderous new single 'Hands of Concrete’. With its aggressive blend of groovy hardcore and heavy riffs, this track is a sonic force to be reckoned with and sets the scene for the band’s upcoming tape release, ‘Tough Guys With Feelings’, due to drop on Monday 6th May, 2024. Talking about their new single vocalist Nuno Cruz mentions, “Hands of Concrete delves into the raw power of determination to uncover truth amidst a world of deception. We wanted to take listeners on a visceral journey, urging them to read between the lines and embrace the strength within. 'Hands of Concrete' is not just a song; it's a declaration of resilience in the face of adversity.” Continuing to talk about their upcoming tape release Cruz mentions, “Through each track on the upcoming tape, we wanted to remind people of our shared humanity and the resilience that lies within. 'Tough Guys With Feelings' isn...

  British death-doom legends My Dying Bride are proud to announce that their 15th studio album A Mortal Binding has been released today! The Yorkshire based sextet have also revealed their final album single titled 'Her Dominion', which is accompanied by an evocative lyric video created by Tommy Antonini. My Dying Bride's Andrew Craighan commented, "The video very closely represents the downward spiral the song itself is portraying. A twisted internal division masquerading as beauty. Enjoy the darkness." You can now order A Mortal Binding here: https://mydyingbride.bfan.link/a-mortal-binding Watch the lyric video for 'Her Dominion': https://youtu.be/sfkdLmEQznY A Mortal Binding, the much-anticipated follow-up to The Ghost of Orion (2020) finds the Yorkshire-based quintet delighting in anxiety, loss, and toil to resplendent effect. From the raw distress of 'Her Dominion' and twisted horror of 'Thornwyck Hymn' to the funerary violins of the...