British metalcore band Shields share emotional new single 'Red & Green'

Photo Credit: Jennifer McCord

Following their powerful performance at UK's RADAR Festival earlier this month, acclaimed British metalcore band Shields have released their emotional new single and music video 'Red & Green'. 

"I wrote this song about the passing of my brother and the space it left in the structural identity of my family," says singer Joe Edwards. "'Red & Green' underwent multiple structural and thematic changes. While the initial idea held the core elements, achieving a huge orchestral-like piece with the right nuance took most of the creative process."

Watch the video to 'Red & Green' here:  
https://youtu.be/h7BHutsJZms

Stream the single here:
https://shields.lnk.to/redandgreen

Founded in 2012 by primary songwriters Joe Edwards (vocals) and Samuel Kubrick Finney (guitar/vocals), Shields quickly made an impact in the heavy music scene with their viral single I Just Feel Hate - a track they re-released in a newly reimagined version in April 2025.

Their EP GUILT cemented their refined sound, blending brutal instrumentation with poignant, emotionally driven lyrics. With this release, they demonstrated an aggressive adaptability to the ever-evolving alternative music landscape, winning over fans from across adjacent genres. The momentum of their powerful breakthrough led to tour cycles alongside acts such as LoatheIce Nine Kills, and Escape the Fate.

Shields’ debut full-length album Life in Exile (2018) received critical acclaim for its raw honesty and musical maturity. However, the album cycle was tragically cut short by the sudden passing of guitarist George Christie - an event that ultimately led to the band’s untimely and abrupt disbandment.

Now, several years later, Shields are back - a bold decision, given the tragic circumstances surrounding their 2018 split. Yet, Shields re-emerged with the powerful single 'Abuser' (released via Long Branch Records), inviting audiences to witness the next evolution of their sound - matured, refined, and fearless. This new chapter is supported by a fortified lineup, featuring founding members Joe Edwards and Samuel Kubrick Finney, now joined by Alastair Wain (drums) and Krishan Pujara (bass).

If Shields’ discography is any indication of what lies ahead, audiences can expect a torrent of unrelentingly bold strides into new sonic territories.

Shields are:

Joe Edwards - Vocals
Samuel Kubrick Finney - Guitar, Vocals
Alastair Wain - Drums
Krishan Pujara - Bass

For more:
https://www.tiktok.com/@shieldsuk
https://www.instagram.com/shieldsuk
https://www.facebook.com/Shieldsuk

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Fiery rock band PLAIINS drop new single 'Do One' and announce debut UK show

Photo Credit: Arne Beschorner

Fiery punk, indie rock band PLAIINS have released new single 'Do One', the fifth track from their upcoming debut album, Happy Faces, set for release on 15th August via Long Branch Records

Watch the video to 'Do One' here: https://youtu.be/XmGzBUq2_F8

Stream 'Do One' and pre-order Happy Faces here: https://plaiins.lnk.to/happyfaces

“Ahh Do One, this is one of my favourites on the album and says so much about weird meetings I've had over the years with people in the music industry, it's all based on real experiences," says frontman Chris Reardon. "I remember the whole first verse came to me on the train and I had written the verse guitar riff a few days before and recorded it on an acoustic guitar in my phone. When I met with the guys and showed it to them I remember they were all laughing hysterically, which is always a good sign in PLAIINS, means everyone is super into it and fired up!

"From there we all worked on it and built it up in stages, it's quite a complicated song with weird breaks and flow changes and I think we pulled it off. It really felt like we were all in the zone on all fronts, working on the composition, the lyrics, the vibe and energy. We developed the song further with our producer
Manuel Renner in pre-production and then we played this song live quite a lot which really helped. Like doubling the second chorus for example, that wouldn't have happened I'm pretty sure unless we had played it live a lot. Especially a song like this which is just pure energy and driving force. The whole spoken word bit about the Korean market, BTS and Black Pink is all from the original demo from the very first session. That's always nice when that happens, and I think you can hear it. First take, not thinking about it and just hoping that everything lands in the right place, which it did luckily! But yeah, not a lot else to explain lyrically in this one, its all there, my Dad's from England and my Mum's from Hong Kong, you f**k!“

PLAIINS have also announced their debut UK headline show at The Black Heart, Camden on 24th September. Tickets

PLAIINS have been on a steamroller since their inception in late 2020. Already playing with the likes of ITCHY, Cold Years, LEAP, Press Club and many more, the band bring a unique blend of British punk, indie and rock, pulling inspiration from the likes of IDLES, Hives, Soft Play, Bad Nerves, The Streets and Viagra Boys. PLAIINS have already released over twenty songs to date, regularly hitting the top playlists on Spotify and feaatures on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Introducing. There’s no stopping their momentum. 

PLAIINS are:
Chris Reardon - Vocals, Guitars
Timon Lanzinger - Bass
David Suhlrie - Drums
Florian Kaninck - Guitars

PLAIINS online:
https://www.tiktok.com/@plaiinsband
https://www.facebook.com/plaiinsband
https://www.instagram.com/plaiinsband_
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gUHDc3I3G1bFRElrj90fR?si=cIPo71aqRg-Cr_gHw_3svQ

Track list:

1. Happy Faces
2. Dirty Fish
3. Be More Animal
4. Hotel Biscuits
5. Amazon Warehouse
6. Do One
7. Executive Me
8. Beef Cake
9. Sports Bar
10. Row She Said
11. C’est La Vie
12. Special K
13. Four AM

Product versions:
CD Edition in a Digipak
LP Edition in a sleeve incl. marbled dark red coloured vinyl and LP insert
Standard stream & download

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Swiss metal torchbearers Burning Witches unleash single / video 'High Priestess Of The Night'

Photo Credit: Napalm Records

Swiss heavy metal act Burning Witches have have shared 'High Priestess Of The Night', a new track taken from their forthcoming studio album, entitled Inquisition, slated for release on 22nd August 2025 via Napalm Records.

Watch the video for 'High Priestess Of The Night' here: https://youtu.be/RwomV4za97A

Pre-order Inquisition here: https://napalmrecords.com/burning-witches

Following the previously released album title track, this second single brings a powerful mix of classic heavy metal riffs and hard rock grooves to the band’s signature witch-themed metal offerings. 'High Priestess Of The Night' features a memorable chorus as well as a tasteful and melodic ’80s-style guitar solo. 

Burning Witches comment: "We chose this good-vibed yet still heavy-themed, catchy mid-tempo song as a second single. This will be an ear catcher and a hip shaker for sure at live shows. This song is a must for everybody… it's simple but it's also the way of every Metalhead. If you are a Metalhead, you will like 'High Priestess Of The Night'!"

On their sixth studio offering, the band return with a darker, more thunderous brew - diving headfirst into the themes of medieval persecution, religious oppression, and the unbreakable spirit of resistance. Featuring 12 brand-new tracks, the album marks a bold new era: forged in the flames of power/heavy metal, sharpened by anthemic songwriting and epic instrumentation.

Catch the band in the UK on the following dates:

23.01.26  London - The Dome UK
24.01.26  Birmingham - The Asylum  UK
25.01.26  Manchester - Academy 3 UK

When Burning Witches take the stage, the world trembles beneath their firestorm of heavy metal might! Following the classic heavy metal tones of their previous record, The Dark Tower (2023), Inquisition delivers tight production and an unrelenting onslaught of burning riffs, crushing drums, and vocal sorcery, driven by producers Damir Eskic (Destruction) and V.O. Pulver (Little Creek Studio, Pro-Pain, Destruction), and shaped by the songwriting of founding guitarist Romana Kalkuhl.

With Inquisition, Burning Witches unleash their most focused and ferocious album yet, honoring classic heavy metal roots while diving into darker, more powerful territory. From mystical ballads to breakneck shred-fests, the album channels both the sacred and profane, the melodic and the menacing - a testament to a band unafraid to evolve, fight, and enchant.

"As we celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary in 2025, I am very happy as well to announce our sixth album with pride and satisfaction. I am extremely happy to start the next chapter of our metal journey with my girls. The album Inquisition is for those of you who are into legends like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer. Full of power, melodies, double bass drums, heavy riffs and speedy guitar solos, Inquisition is not only our style and lifestyle, it's our life! From the beginning to the end, it's the best of us,” Romana Kalkuhl comments.

"We and our label Napalm Records are a huge supporter of vinyl records, so with passion and joy we chose some great editions to add to your collectables. Now it’s your time to pick your Inquisition!"

Burning Witches are:
Romana Kalkuhl - Guitar
Laura Guldemond - Vocals
Courtney Cox - Guitar
Jay Grob - Bass
Lala Frischknecht - Drums

Burning Witches online:
https://www.facebook.com/burningwitches666
https://twitter.com/burningwitches_
https://www.instagram.com/burningwitchesofficial
https://www.burningwitches.ch
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuba8pbIQpqiM58ULyQczzw
https://www.tiktok.com/@burningwitches1   

Track list:

1. Sanguini Hominum
2. Soul Eater
3. Shame
4. The Spell Of The Skull
5. Inquisition
6. High Priestess Of The Night
7. Burn In Hell
8. Release Me
9. In For The Kill
10. In The Eye Of The Storm
11. Mirror, Mirror
12. Malus Maga

Formats:

- 1 CD Digipak
- 1 LP Black
- 1 LP Translucent Orange (GSA, CH)
- 1 LP Translucent Orange Black Splatter
- 1 LP Cross Red Black
- 2 LP Die Hard Gold Black Marbled (feat. 1 LP Inquisition + 1 LP The Night Of The Witch, 8p Booklet)
- Deluxe Wooden Box (feat. CD + Live CD  + Autograph Card + Pendant + Gloves + Patch)
- Music Cassette
- Digital Album

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Tallah drop creature feature-inspired music video for new single 'as fate undoes'

Photo Credit: Vanessa Valadez

As part of the ever-growing alien world concept of their upcoming album Primeval: Obsession // Detachment (5th September, Earache Records), Tallah have carved out space for some pure, unapologetic fun with the music video for their new single 'as fate undoes'. 

The new clip from the American nu-core unit sees them channelling classic monster movies and 1970s television into their most deliberately playful visual treatment yet. Complete with custom puppets and epic monster battles, the new video exhibits the kind of B-movie charm that would make Vincent Price proud.

Watch the video to 'as fate undoes' here: https://youtu.be/f2MsVLR4TZA
Stream 'as fate undoes' here: https://earache.lnk.to/AsFateUndoes

Pre-order Primeval: Obsession // Detachment here: earache.com/tallah

The new video transforms Tallah's alien world concept into something part horror homage, part Saturday morning fever dream. While the band's previous videos captured their feral live energy and conceptual darkness, 'as fate undoes' reveals a different, cosmic horror side of their creative DNA.

Bassist Max Portnoy, who directed the video, shares: "'as fate undoes' is heavily inspired by old monster movies and 1970s TV shows like Land Of The Lost. We haven't done a tongue in cheek, humorous video before, but always joked about it, and decided to send it for this single, since it felt right for this song. After making the video, it was probably the most fun we've had at a video shoot. And now we have puppets of ourselves, so that's cool."

Speaking about the track itself, Max continues: "The live strings we recorded for this record are on display prominently with this track. The song was mainly written around this violin melody I wrote one night. Once that idea was cemented, it turned into what I feel is a hit song. It's got one of the most replayable choruses that makes you want to bounce. It's fun. It's dark. It's very much Tallah at our core, all wrapped into 3 minutes."

The track itself maintains the raw, unedited approach that defines Primeval: Obsession // Detachment. The album was recorded live in Michigan with producer Josh Schroeder using no clicks, no edits, and no safety nets. Like its three predecessors 'What we know', 'A primeval detachment', and 'augmented', 'as fate undoes' also ties directly into the album’s layered sci-fi narrative. The concept follows two characters, Ana and Sheelah, on a morally destructive journey across an alien world. Fans can dive deeper into the lore through The Primeval Game, a playable story-world that’s updated monthly with new clues, song teasers, and narrative expansions. Explore the game, built in collaboration with Enzo Interactive at primevalgame.com

Primeval: Obsession // Detachment arrives 5th September via Earache Records. The album stands as Tallah's most ambitious and uncompromising work to date. Weaving sci-fi storytelling together with deliberately imperfect performances, Tallah prove that human instinct still has power in an increasingly artificial landscape.

Emerging from Pennsylvania in 2018, Tallah fuse the percussive force of second-generation drummer-turned-bassist Max Portnoy with the unpredictable dexterity of vocalist and viral phenom Justin Bonitz and the phenomenal guitarist duo of Derrick Schneider and Alex Snowden to form a sound that’s part brutalist nu-metal, part theatrical meltdown, and entirely their own. What began as a raw homage to the early-2000s metal they were raised on—Slipknot, Korn, Linkin Park—has since evolved into something far stranger and far more singular.

After making waves with their 2020 debut Matriphagy, a twisted concept album soaked in trauma and noise, the band were hailed by Knotfest as delivering “one of the best metal releases of the year” and by Metal Hammer as “leading the charge on the new wave of nu-metal.” The follow-up, The Generation Of Danger (2022), saw them push their hybrid sound further into chaos—earning millions of streams, high-profile festival slots, and nominations at both the Heavy Music Awards and AIM Independent Music Awards.

But it’s on album three, Primeval: Obsession // Detachment (out 5th September 2025 via Earache Records), that Tallah truly shatter what’s left of the mould. Decamping to Michigan to record the entire project live with longtime producer Josh Schroeder, the band abandoned edits, clicks, backing tracks, and rules. What remains is pure instinct—feral, volatile, and unrelentingly human.

To date, Tallah have clocked up 29.7 million Spotify streams and 6 million YouTube views.

Tallah are:

Vocals: Justin Bonitz
Guitar: Alex Snowden
Guitar: Derrick Schneider
Bass: Max Portnoy
Drums: Joel McDonald
DJ: DJ Navi

For more:
https://www.facebook.com/TallahPA
https://www.instagram.com/tallah___
https://linktr.ee/Tallah_

Tracklisting:

1. 05:01
2. What We Know
3. augmented
4. as fate undoes
5. my primeval obsession
6. _la|cuna_
7. A primeval detachment
8. undone by fate
9. depleted
10. what we want
11. 07:09

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INTERCOURSE announce new album and stream new single

Photo Credit: Sheri Furneaux

Connecticut’s self-deprecating noise rock entity INTERCOURSE will unleash their crushing new full-length, How I Fell In Love With The Void, on 12th September via Brutal Panda Records.

Today, the quartet also share the official video for the album’s opening track 'The Ballad Of Max Wright',  directed by Nathaniel Shannon. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Ju6mNg9IZIA

Listen to 'The Ballad Of Max Wright' on all streaming services at https://linktr.ee/IntercourseCT 

Pre-order How I Fell In Love With The Void on the Brutal Panda store at: https://www.brutalpandarecords.com/collections/intercourse

INTERCOURSE vocalist Tarek Ahmed comments on 'The Ballad Of Max Wright' video:

“I fell into a heavy Alf binge on tubi and ended up googling the cast where I learned Max Wright hated being on the show, mostly due to his being resentful over being a Broadway-calibre thespian who was now most famously known for playing the straight man to a muppet. To me it was prime Intercourse song material. Around this time we also made a shirt with him on it and when I posted it my friend, Nathaniel Shannon, replied to a post of said shirt saying he owns an Alf costume and we should do a video. Fast forward two years later and the song's written / recorded so I just hit him up and told him to run with whatever he wanted. His treatment was Surviving The Game with Alf which was cool with us. He nailed the vibe 100% and we couldn’t be happier with the video. The dude who plays Max Wright kills it, total immersion!!”

Additionally, INTERCOURSE will tour the US in September alongside Nerver. All dates can be found here: https://linktr.ee/IntercourseCT

“I have no life. I don't fucking do anything else. I don't have any hobbies. I don't play video games. I don't do fantasy football. I'm just obsessed with making music and writing.” 

That’s INTERCOURSE vocalist Tarek Ahmed explaining how the acclaimed Connecticut noise rock band has averaged a release per year since forming in 2013. From their self-titled debut and 2018’s Everything’s Pornography When You’ve Got an Imagination to 2023’s Halo Castration Institute and last year’s Egyptian Democracy EP, INTERCOURSE have kicked against the pricks, power brokers and pissants who make America “great” while tempering their outlook with a self-deprecating look inward. 

Which brings us to How I Fell in Love with the Void. Ahmed and his bandmates - guitarist Sean Prior, drummer Caleb Porter and bassist Pete Stroczkowski - spent more time and money on their fourth full-length than any of their previous releases. “Usually we record in a basement home studio, or they’re done super quickly,” Ahmed says. “This time, we figured it was a really good investment to book a full week of studio time and challenge ourselves to write better songs.” 

In fact, Ahmed ended up rewriting his lyrics three times. “I f*cking wrote my ass off, and then I do this thing about two months out where I'm like, ‘Everything I wrote sucks, so I'm going to rewrite all the lyrics.’ Then a month before recording, my wife and I decided to split, so I tried to punch up the lyrics and make them funnier by throwing some divorce stuff in there. But I think I made it more depressing.” 

Marital bliss aside, the lyrical themes on How I Fell in Love with the Void aren’t dissimilar from those on INTERCOURSE’s 2016 EP, Pissing Into the Abyss, which features a cover illustration of a woman fucking a giant insect while an alien watches. “On the new record, there’s definitely a lot of talking about the void and that emptiness that a lot of us try to fill with food, booze or sex,” Ahmed explains. Pissing Into the Abyss was about being so comfortable with the void that you’ll just piss there. Unfortunately, I’m super acquainted with it. But once you realize that nothing will ever fill the void, it will no longer rule over you.”

How I Fell in Love with the Void was recorded by Chris Teti (The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die) at Silver Bullet Studios in Harwinton, CT. It was mastered by George Richter (Thy Will Be Done). The photograph on the album cover was shot by Sherilyn Furneaux (Portrayal Of Guilt) and features exotic dancer Clementine

Ultimately, How I Fell in Love with the Void is about being on the outside looking in. “We’re music for weirdos and freaks,” Ahmed says. “I grew up as the only Egyptian kid in a little white town. I’m an outsider, and we make music for outsiders. Every time we play a faraway place that we haven’t been to before, there’s always one person there that has followed us for years and is there specifically for us. They are always the weirdest person in the room, and I love that. Those are my people.” 

INTERCOURSE formed in 2013 and have been annoying ever since. With the lofty (or pointless, depending on who you ask) goal of ditching the pretension of noise rock and fusing it with the immediacy of hardcore, they’ve managed a release a year since 2014. 2023’s Halo Castration Institute helped the band reach a new level of notoriety with positive reviews across the board. With the release of a last year’s EP Egyptian Democracy, and now How I Fell In Love With The Void the band is sure to become the high watermark for annoying adults who dress like they’re 17 and simply will not quit.

INTERCOURSE have played sold-out shows with the likes of Chat Pile, Deadguy, The Red Chord and The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die. The quartet have been featured on notable websites Decibel, Lambgoat, New Noise Magazine and were recently featured on The Needle Drop’s top 15 EPs of 2024.

Familiarise yourself with INTERCOURSE on Bandcamp here: https://intercourse.bandcamp.com

INTERCOURSE are:
Tarek Ahmed - Vocals
Caleb Porter - Drums
Sean Prior - Guitar
Pete Stroczkowski - Bass

INTERCOURSE online:
https://linktr.ee/IntercourseCT 
https://www.instagram.com/intercoursenoise
https://www.facebook.com/outsiderxhardcore
https://x.com/intercoursect

How I Fell In Love With The Void Tracklist:

1. The Ballad Of Max Wright
2. Another Song About The Sun
3. Zoloft And Blow
4. Unsuccessfully Attempting To Parse Nightmare From Reality
5. Slightly Less Than A Feeling
6. Cadaver Resume
7. Running A Cemetery Without A License
8. Cryptid Divorce Court
9. I’m Very Tired Please Let Me Die
10. Family Suicide Gun

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Swedish metalcore heavyweights ADEPT announce new album and stream single

Photo Credit: Pontus Gustavsson & Martin Öberg

Swedish metalcore powerhouse ADEPT rise again, ushering in a fierce new era with their long-awaited fifth studio album, Blood Covenant, out 24th October 2025 via Napalm Records. Marking a bold new era after nearly a decade of silence Blood Covenant captures the band at their most intense, dynamic, and emotionally resonant to date across 11 tightly crafted tracks. 

Following 'Heaven' and 'You', ADEPT have also unleashed their explosive new single 'Ignore The Sun'.

Watch the visualiser here: https://youtu.be/NYBSJM0yeTg

Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/Adept-Blood-Covenant/napalmrecords
 
'Ignore The Sun' provides a blistering master class in Gothenburg-style, melodic death metal riffing set against pummeling breakdowns. A mixture of oppressive growls and captivating cleans enhances the catchiness, reminiscent of ADEPT’s early years. 'Ignore The Sun' is accompanied by a mesmerizing visualiser, giving fans a taste of the electrifying energy they will let loose all over their upcoming anniversary European tour.
 
ADEPT comment on 'Ignore The Sun': "With ‘Ignore the Sun’, we really wanted to capture the full spectrum of what drives us — from relentless, riff-driven speed and that raw Scandinavian metal intensity, to heavy metalcore breakdowns that are made to fuel the pit. But it’s not just about power; there’s also this epic sense of grandeur and a lot of raw emotion behind it. The lyrics are deeply personal and hit hard, designed to connect with listeners on a real level, just like the music."

Formed in the early 2000s in Trosa, Sweden, ADEPT helped shape the early European metalcore landscape, rising to prominence through passionate songwriting, high-octane shows, and raw emotional energy. Following their fiery comeback at Core Fest 2024 and numerous explosive festival performances, the band now unveils Blood Covenant, redefining their sound with sharpened aggression, cinematic scope, and lyrical depth.

The album announcement arrives on the heels of ADEPT’s recent announcement of their 20 Year Anniversary Tour, marking two decades of explosive live shows and heavy-hitting anthems. The tour features an extensive run across major cities in Europe and the UK, kicking off in Berlin, Germany on 27th November. 

UK dates:
02.12.25 UK - Manchester / Club Academy
03.12.25 UK - London / O2 Academy Islington

With major festival appearances across Europe and new music on the horizon, 2025 marks the beginning of an exciting new era. Make sure you don’t miss ADEPT live to celebrate this glorious comeback.

Summer festival dates:
 
14.06.25 AT - Nickelsdorf / Nova Rock
15.06.25 CZ - Hradec Králové / Rock For People
26.06.25 SE - Stockholm / Broken Summer Fest
15.08.25 DE - Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze Open
16.08.25 CH - Cudrefin / Rock The Lakes
 
ADEPT are:         
Robert Ljung - Vocals
Gabriel Hellmark - Drums
Filip Brandelius - Bass
Gustav Lithammer - Guitar
Kasper Larcombe-Tronstad - Guitar
 
ADEPT online:            
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK
WEBSITE
NAPALM RECORDS

Blood Covenant tracklist:

Blood Covenant
Heaven
Define Me
YOU
Parting Ways
Filthy Tongue
Time Is A Destroyer
Battered Skin
No Matter The Years
Ignore The Sun
The Rapture Of Dust

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LOWDOWN release riff-laden new single ahead of debut album release and Bloodstock performance

Photo Credit: LOWDOWN

UK groove metallers LOWDOWN deliver the riffs with new single 'SLEEP', taken from their debut album ALPHA OMEGA, out 25th July via Damage Records. The single and album come ahead of a run of summer shows and festivals, including Bloodstock Open Air on 8th August.

Watch the 'SLEEP' video here: https://youtu.be/PXd2AbUgPIg

Stream here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0cxckpPhhWTZfuvcIlksxC

Pre-order ALPHA OMEGA here: LOWDOWN - ALPHA / OMEGA | Damage Records

Vocalist and guitarist Dave Runham comments on the single: "The third single, 'SLEEP' serves as a philosophical conduit, examining the notion that we are the architects of both our dreams and nightmares. It delves into the idea that our dream experiences can extend beyond mere imagination, materialising into a tangible and attainable reality."

Drawing inspiration from the crushing grooves of Black Label Society, the soaring melodies of Alter Bridge, the raw aggression of Pantera, and the ominous weight of Sabbath, LOWDOWN fuse doom-laced chords with searing, down-tuned riffs with pinch harmonics ricocheting through the air like battle cries. Their arrival wasn't just noticed; it was felt.

Debut album ALPHA OMEGA is built on the idea that everything - beginnings and ends - come back to us. As Runham explains:"The album ALPHA OMEGA was crafted from the understanding that everything starts and ends with us (you). You are your beginning and end."

Catch LOWDOWN live this summer:

JUL 11 - Unofficial Bloodstock Warmup Show - Northfleet, United Kingdom
JUL 25 - ALPHA OMEGA Album Launch - Hitchin, United Kingdom Tickets
JUL 26 - Northants Rocks Festival - Finedon, United Kingdom 
AUG 8 - Bloodstock Open Air Festival - Derbyshire, United Kingdom 

LOWDOWN are
Dave Runham - Guitar / Vocals
Ant Pinnell - Guitar / Vocals
Kev Smart - Bass Guitar 
Richard Emms - Drums

LOWDOWN  online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM

ALPHA OMEGA Track list:
 
ALPHA
SET FIRE
GRIND THE AXE
M.O.A.B.
TELL ME MORE
I AM KING
WRETCHED TOWN
COLLATERAL DAMAGE
BLEED
SLEEP
OMEGA

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Rock icon Glenn Hughes unveils new single / lyric video 'Voice In My Head'

Photo Credit: Leo Baron

Rock legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes is pleased to unveil his new single and accompanying lyric video, 'Voice In My Head', taken from his upcoming studio album Chosen, set for release on 5th September via Frontiers Music Srl.

Watch 'Voice In My Head' here: https://youtu.be/02bCB_YWCns

Pre-order Chosen here: https://ffm.to/glennhugheschosen
 
This year will also see Glenn Hughes touring across Europe and South America, with The Chosen Years tour starting in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, on 2nd September, and ending on 29th November in Bogota, Colombia. For the full list of dates and tickets, please see here: https://www.glennhughes.com/tour.html

UK dates as follows:

14/10 - O2 Academy - Bristol, UK
15/10 - Guildhall - Portsmouth, UK
17/10 - KK's Steel Mill - Wolverhampton, UK
18/10 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire - London, UK
21/10 - O2 Ritz - Manchester, UK
22/10 - Boiler Shop - Newcastle, UK
24/10 - Rock City - Nottingham, UK
25/10 - The Garage - Glasgow, UK

About the new single, Glenn commented: “'Voice In My Head' tells the story of what’s goin’ on in my subconscious mind. It’s a song that most definitely needed to be written. Very therapeutic. We all have “this voice”. Observe, recognize and be a witness, & let go…”

Vocalist/bass guitarist/songwriter Glenn Hughes is a true original. No other rock musician has carved such a distinctive style blending the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk. That astonishing voice is his calling card. He's known as a singer's singer. Stevie Wonder once called Glenn Hughes his favorite white singer.
 
After a nine years hiatus as a solo artist, Glenn Hughes is back with Chosen, his brand-new solo record: an album which presents Glenn in his most hard rockin’ fashion. An explosive record that offers Glenn Hughes at its absolute best with a state-of-the-art album, both from a songwriting and production standpoint. A truly captivating return.
 
Glenn Hughes, a native of Cannock, England, absorbed all kinds of influences, including early British hard rock, The Beatles and, most importantly, American soul and R&B. The sleek Motown sound from Detroit and the gritty Stax/Volt sound from Memphis left their mark on him.
 
Glenn Hughes first found success in the early '70s with the band Trapeze, before joining Deep Purple in 1973 during a pivotal lineup change that introduced him and David Coverdale to the group. Despite initial scepticism, the revamped band silenced critics with the release of Burn (1974), a powerful album that revitalized Purple’s sound and remains a classic.
 
During this era, the band headlined the iconic California Jam in front of over 300,000 fans, toured the world aboard their private jet The Starship, and released two more studio albums, Stormbringer and Come Taste The Band, before disbanding in 1976.
 
Glenn's first solo album Play Me Out was released in 1977. He joined former Pat Travers guitarist Pat Thrall to form Hughes/Thrall, which released an acclaimed self-titled album in 1982. Throughout the '80s and '90s, Glenn Hughes made countless guest appearances (both credited and un-credited) as a vocalist, bass guitarist or songwriter on other artists' albums. The endless list includes - among others - Gary Moore, John Norum, and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath.
 
Since 1992, Glenn has started a prolific solo career with a dozen studio albums where he explored all the different sides of his songwriting and influences: from hard rock to funk and more contemporary sounds. He collaborated - among others - with such musicians as Chad Smith (RHCP), Dave Navarro, and John Frusciante.
 
He also founded or took part in some amazing musical alliances such as California Breed (with Jason Bonham and Andrew Watt), Black Country Communion (with Joe Bonamassa) and The Dead Daisies.
 
Glenn has collaborated with Robbie Williams on his new single 'Rocket', which was released on 22nd May 2025. The track also features a collaboration from Tony Iommi and will be the first time Glenn has been featured on a record with Tony since 2005, when they released 'Fused' together.
 
Glenn Hughes has also recently joined forces with Satch Vai, a new collaboration by legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, by writing and singing on their new single 'I Wanna Play My Guitar'.

Line Up:
Glenn Hughes - Vocals
Soren Andersen - Guitar
Ash Sheehan - Drums
Bob Fridzema - Keys
 
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Tracklisting:

1.    Voice In My Head
2.    My Alibi
3.    Chosen
4.    Heal
5.    In The Golden
6.    The Lost Parade
7.    Hot Damn Thing
8.    Black Cat Moan
9.    Come And Go
10.    Into The Fade

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Awake The Dreamer release new single 'Save You'

Swedish metalcore outfit Awake The Dreamer have dropped a punishing new single and video. 'Save You' delivers everything the band does best- crushing melodies, atmospheric heaviness and a raw emotional punch.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/nPzZFH7ZdaU
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/saveyou

Continuing their sonic evolution, 'Save You' dives even deeper into themes of inner turmoil and redemption, laced with cinematic textures, razor-sharp riffing, and the soaring vocal power of frontman Max Andrén. Where 'Years Begin To Fade' introduced us to the band’s rebirth, 'Save You' punches through the darkness with raw vulnerability, showing Awake The Dreamer at their most fearless and most refined.

Catch the band live:
20.09 - UK, Sheffield - Amplified Festival (Headline)
09.12 - DE, Nuremberg - Club Stereo (w/NBD)
10.12 - DE, München - Backstage Club (W/NBD + HVSTE)
11.12 - DE, Frankfurt - Ponyhof (w/HVSTE)
12.12 - DE, Krefeld - Kulturfabrik (w/NBD headline, ATD + HVSTE support)

The band are currently deep into work on their third album, with Max promising "the most groundbreaking and unique material ATD has ever produced." They're staying true to what made them who they are while pushing into new territory. This is Awake The Dreamer in 2025.

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