Somewhere between alien and human, REEBZ is a mysterious new electronic-metal solo entity with spine-chilling vocals. 

REEBZ returns with her new single 'Cardinal Sin'.

Watch the video for 'Cardinal Sin', premiering at 6:30pm BST 17th April: https://youtu.be/NQvOgExwvHk
Pre-save: https://hypeddit.com/rbz-cardinalsin

'Cardinal Sin' is a blistering track - with the nostalgic influences of early 2000s nu-metal, it's a fierce and fast-paced new offering from the artist. REEBZ combines brooding rap verses with brutal chorus hooks that are infectiously catchy - and all topped off with moments of clean, soaring melancholic melodies, which encapsulate both rage and sadness. 

'Cardinal Sin' is a fierce, emotional portrayal of the struggles associated with mental health; how it feels to be constantly beaten and broken down by your own mind… but ultimately finding the strength to get up and keep fighting, even in the darkest times.

Watch REEBZ live:

18th April - Resistanz Festival, UK
25th April - Manchester Rebellion, UK
3rd May - Camden Assembly, UK
26th June - Skull Valley, Paris

For fans of Linkin Park, Magnolia Park, Spiritbox and Nova Twins, REEBZ - an avid songwriter with an unconventional mind - is also influenced heavily by a variety of genres, including industrial, electronic, drum & bass, dubstep and trap.

Based in the UK, REEBZ has already been a part of numerous high-profile collaborations across the globe. She has featured alongside big names in her relevant genres, such as DJ Zardonic, Pythius, Toronto Is Broken, and many more.

Recently, her DnB X Metal collaboration with Pythius, 'Feel The Fire', was the standout Opening Ceremony track of Let It Roll festival in 2024. Her current collaboration tracks have also been featured on many official playlists across major streaming platforms, including UKF, and she receives consistent support and airplay from BBC Radio 1.

She has released music on a number of high-profile labels such as MNRK, FiXT, Eatbrain, NCS, and Blackout Music. Alongside this, REEBZ is now focusing her creative energy on her solo music. Predominantly metal (infused with her signature electronic influences), her solo work encapsulates raw, unrefined emotion, carried by her immense vocal range. Her current solo releases have been featured consistently across BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing and Kerrang! Radio. REEBZ is taking things to the next level in 2025; starting with an international tour across the UK and Europe alongside Toronto Is Broken. As well as this, REEBZ has some massive new collaborations in the works in addition to her solo album, which will drop later this year.

For more:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2cUSgme8otbeKGRDl6xm1t?si=aASTdh1fTCqSVJDIbkLW1g
Instagram: https://instagram.com/reebz_uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REEBZuk
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCDrx6kjFKTVyRUCwNtI2GDg

Photo Credit: Akos Sogor

TÖRZS, Hungary’s premier instrumental post-rock band, have unveiled new single 'Levegővétel'. This is the second track released from their upcoming album Menedék, out 16th May via Pelagic Records. 

Watch the visualiser for 'Levegővétel' here: https://youtu.be/7aJodTBcuQc

Pre-order Menedék and stream the single here: https://orcd.co/torzs

On ‘Levegővétel’, TÖRZS embrace elements of post-rock’s harsher, heavier side with a cacophony of driving half-time drums and distorted, open-chord guitars yet still provide brief havens of space for themselves, the song and the listener alike to breathe before the euphoric swell rises anew.

Loosely translating as ‘Refuge’, Menedék sees the freshly bolstered trio in their element; finding shelter, comfort and joy in the act of creative collaboration whilst the storm of day to day life weathers ever on.

A steadfast and admirable mission statement centred on staying true to themselves in the moment, being open to growth and documenting this process as honestly as possible has led to TÖRZS building a reputation as one of Hungary’s most exciting musical collectives. Three stunning albums of organic and perfectly composed contemplation, as well as the band’s transcendental live shows alongside acts including contemporaries We Lost The Sea, Oh Hiroshima, Föllakzoid and more have placed TÖRZS at the forefront of a post-rock movement that prizes the shared experience of band and listener above all else.

The band’s previous full-length release, 2019’s Tükor, was recorded live at Aggteleki Cseppkőbarlang, a UNESCO World Heritage protected cave system, 500 metres below the Aggteleki National Park. Embracing the cave’s utterly unique natural reverb almost as a fourth member led to Tükor receiving critical acclaim, with TÖRZS were subsequently nominated for the HEMI Music Awards 2022 and invited to perform at the likes of Moscow Music Week (2020), The Budapest Showcase Hub (2021) and 2024’s Changeover Festival in Belgrade, Serbia.

Whilst the intervening years have seen unprecedented change on a global scale, TÖRZS too found themselves in a state of flux. The band returned to the more traditional studio setting in 2023, working alongside long-time producer György Ligeti, in order to faithfully capture the intimate energy of songs meticulously crafted together in their small rehearsal space, a far cry from 2019’s subterranean setting. However, having spent countless hours writing, orchestrating and recording the pieces that have become Menedék, the band’s founding drummer Zsombor Lehoczky stepped away from the band and music as a whole. Where this might have been catastrophic for any other band, remaining members Soma Balázs and Dániel Nyitray soon found a connection with Tamás Szijártó, who approached TÖRZS’ music with the same openness to creativity in the moment; not ‘performing’ as such, but simply working together to produce breathtaking, musical escapism away from the daily humdrum.

The album’s themes of shelter, refuge and support resound clearly on lead single ‘Otthon’. Meaning  ‘At Home’ in Hungarian, ‘Otthon’ serves as a de facto introduction to the record. The song’s lilting groove, soaring yet soft guitar palette and the band’s signature delicate dynamism all combine to invite the listener to reflect; not steering one way or another yet inviting us to close our eyes and join the flow.

Elsewhere, the pounding, chiming ‘Levegővétel’ proves TÖRZS are still staying true to their mission statement of documenting the inevitable process of change. Here the band embrace elements of post-rock’s harsher, heavier side with a cacophony of driving half-time drums and distorted, open-chord guitars yet still provide brief havens of space for themselves, the song and the listener alike to breathe before the euphoric swell rises anew.

Whilst TÖRZS’ previous full-length effort was a spectacular collision of the band’s tight-knit existence and the (literal) echo chamber of the world outside, Menedék is introspective, understated and refreshingly brave in its honesty. TÖRZS have opened the doors to their inner sanctum, their rehearsal space, their songwriting process, their friendship; inviting us to live in it with them, to revel in the moment together.

TÖRZS ARE:

Recording:
Soma Balázs - Guitar
Dániel Nyitray - Bass
Zsombor Lehoczky - Drums

Live:
Soma Balázs - Guitar
Dániel Nyitray - Bass
Tamás Szijártó - Drums

Links
https://torzs.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/toerzs
https://www.instagram.com/torzstorzs
https://www.youtube.com/torzs

Track list:
1. Egy pillanatban a végtelen
2. Levegővétel
3. Átfordul
4. Földet ér
5. Otthon

Photo Credit: Brian Krahe

Progressive death metal masters FALLUJAH have revealed the second single, 'Labyrinth of Stone', taken from their upcoming sixth album, Xenotaph, due for release 13th June via Nuclear Blast Records.

Pre-order Xenotaph: https://fallujah.bfan.link/xenotaph
Stream 'Labyrinth of Stone': https://fallujah.bfan.link/labyrinth-of-stone.app
Watch 'Labyrinth of Stone': https://youtu.be/oJoMprAuRX0

Commenting on the new single, founding guitarist Scott Carstairs states:

“'Labyrinth of Stone’ is nearly six minutes of pure, mind-bending tech death and prog. From start to finish, this track will tear your face off. We guarantee you’ve never heard Fallujah like this before. Prepare your ear holes and eyeballs for one of the most ridiculous tracks and music videos we’ve ever produced.”

FALLUJAH’s eagerly awaited sixth album, Xenotaph, is available for pre-order now on limited edition vinyl, CD and cassette.

Watch the video for the band’s previously released single 'Kaleidoscopic Waves': https://youtu.be/5iA1m63buh8

Speaking about the album, vocalist Kyle Schaefer says:

"We are excited to finally reveal Fallujah’s new album Xenotaph, marking the sixth chapter in our discography. This is our most ambitious record yet, and is certainly the band’s most technical, dynamic and progressive material to date. The music carried out by these eight tracks is matched with an equally ambitious concept, a lyrical story that traverses unfolding layers of time and reality in an otherworldly, post-death realm of existence.

"Xenotaph is also our most collaborative album, with broad input from the current lineup leading us to expand the scope of our songwriting while simultaneously highlighting the true potential of everyone involved. We hope you’ll join us in welcoming this bold new stage of the band’s evolution."

About FALLUJAH:

Prog death-metal outfit FALLUJAH expand horizons and solidify their position as one of America’s most exciting acts on their new album, Xenotaph, through Nuclear Blast. The quintet’s confidence in the lineup that made their previous album, Empyrean (2022), such a resounding success - earning high marks from Metal Injection, New Noise, and Guitar World - has been reconfigured slightly, with guitarist Sam Mooradian (INHALE EXISTENCE, SAM MOORADIAN) and drummer Kevin Alexander (DISEMBODIED TYRANT, BROUGHT BY PAIN) bringing their jaw-dropping musical proficiency to the fold, as vocalist Kyle Schaefer, guitarist Scott Carstairs, and bassist Evan Brewer enter a new chapter with FALLUJAH. Moored by singles ‘Kaleidoscopic Waves,’ ‘Labyrinth of Stone,’ and ‘Step Through the Portal and Breathe,’ Xenotaph is FALLUJAH personified, reinvigorated, and re-imagined.

Xenotaph was produced by FALLUJAH, engineered by Dave Otero (CATTLE DECAPITATION, ARCHSPIRE) and Mike Low (VITRIOL, ABORTED) at Flatline Audio in Denver, Colorado and Top Track Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Otero also mixed and mastered Xenotaph. The main goal was elevation, building upon yet soaring upward from Empyrean, one of the group’s strongest productions to date. The team focused the separation of FALLUJAH’s breakneck pace, meticulous songcraft, euphonious leads, and unrivalled intensity, creating an experience pulls the listener into Xenotaph’s high-calibre music and concept.

Beyond releasing Xenotaph to an anticipating fanbase, FALLUJAH take aim at the road, drawing upon the success of their Empyrean runs. Indeed, attendees to the group’s live performances have witnessed some of Xenotaph’s songs already, namely the shimmery prog-bounce and inner world horror of ‘The Obsidian Architect.’ FALLUJAH are in a perpetual state of evolution, and Xenotaph demonstrates the group’s hard-won, if profound journey. For there is no reverse—only forward progress, and the path ahead is illuminating before them. Step through the portal if you dare…

Kyle Schaefer | Vocals, Programming
Scott Carstairs | Guitars
Sam Mooradian | Guitar
Evan Brewer | Bass
Kevin Alexander | Drums

Follow FALLUJAH:

Linktree | Facebook | Instagram | X | Youtube | Patreon

Xenotaph tracklist:

1. In Stars We Drown
2. Kaleidoscopic Waves
3. Labyrinth of Stone
4. The Crystalline Veil
5. Step Through the Portal and Breathe
6. A Parasitic Dream
7. The Obsidian Architect
8. Xenotaph

Polish death metal veterans VADER have released their brand new single called 'Unbending', which will be the official anthem of Poland's renowned Mystic Festival this year.

It's also the closing track of VADER's upcoming new EP Humanihility, due for release 30th May 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records, and can be pre-ordered as of today.

Stream: https://youtu.be/WoIZS0jx3hY
Pre-order: https://vader.bfan.link/humanihility

Five years after the much-lauded 12th studio album Solitude In Madness, VADER return with three brand-new tracks once again produced by Scott Atkins at Grindstone Studio, UK. Featuring excellent artwork by Marcelo Vasco (Slayer, Testament, Dark Funeral), this EP marks the first recording as a quintet with guitarist Mauser returning to the group and new drummer Michael alongside vocalist/guitarist Peter, bassist Hal and third guitarist Spider.

Humanihility offers scorching new songs that prove to be vicious, thrash-laden anthems perfectly blending old-school thrash with VADER's unique straight-forward fury and neckbreaking tempos. Each of the songs was written by a different band member, giving them a more personal style.

The only physical edition of the EP will be a limited 12'' on red vinyl, and limited to 700 copies.

VADER will be touring the UK soon, with support from Rise Of Kronos & Skaphos.

Dates:

20.04.2025 UK Birmingham / The Asylum
22.04.2025 UK Glasgow / Slay
23.04.2025 IE Dublin / Opium
24.04.2025 UK Manchester / Club Academy
25.04.2025 UK London / Underworld

In 2025, Vader continue to dominate the scene with its current lineup: Peter (vocals/guitar), Mauser (guitar), Spider (guitar), Hal (bass), and Michael (drums). Their latest EP, Humanihility, will be presented live on the March of the Unbending tour and the upcoming Summer Rampage festival run, proving once again that Vader is as ferocious and unyielding as ever over 40 years into their career.
 
From breaking barriers as the first death metal band behind the Iron Curtain to secure an international record deal in the early ’90s to sharing the stage with legends like Slayer and Metallica in front of tens of thousands of fans years later, Vader have cemented their status as relentless road warriors. With twelve studio albums under their belt, they continue to deliver high-quality, impactful music, staying relevant to both longtime devotees and new generations. Their signature blend of thrash and death metal—executed with precision and intensity—has made them a force to be reckoned within the global metal scene.

For more:

https://www.facebook.com/vader
https://www.instagram.com/vader_band_official/
https://x.com/vaderband
https://www.youtube.com/@panzervader

Tracklisting:

1. Genocide Designed
2. Rampage
3. Unbending (Mystic Festival Anthem 2025)

Photo Credit: Nicolas Alban

French post-metal collective Year of No Light return with their highly unique, evocative live album Les Maîtres Fous, to be released 23rd May via the esteemed Pelagic Records.
 
Haunting, discordant and deeply unsettling, Les Maîtres Fous (‘The Mad Masters’) was written by the group in response to French filmmaker Jean Rouch’s controversial 1950’s docufiction of the same name.
 
Captured live in 2015, this arresting piece of music is now available to hear for the first time in a decade.

To acknowledge the album announcement, the group have streamed an excerpt from the album. Listen here: https://youtu.be/L1ZrZvIq4L4

Pre-order Les Maîtres Fous here: https://orcd.co/yonl

Commissioned by Musée Du Quai Branly in Paris for their 2012 ‘L’Invention Du Sauvage’ exhibition, Year of No Light approached the ritual practices of the Hauka movement as depicted in the original film and responded with their uniquely hypnotic heaviness.
 
Performed only twice, once at the exhibition on the 6th January, 2012 and again in Bordeaux on the 29th January, 2015 - this release is a live recording of the second and final performance of Les Maîtres Fous. Whilst Year of No Light have a long history of collaboration with forward-thinking filmmakers and visual artists, the sensitivity of this documentary’s problematic subject matter and the intensity of the band’s performance made this performance both a physically and emotionally demanding experience; something that can be keenly felt upon listening.

Founded in September 2001 by a collection of Bordeaux’s heavy scene stalwarts as an ongoing side project encompassing elements of sludge metal and shoegaze, Year of No Light released their debut album, Nord, in 2006 to critical acclaim. The subsequent years however saw a significant line-up change, with the band replacing their vocalist with a third guitarist to become a fully instrumental sextet, incorporating aspects of black metal, drone electronica and dark ambient into their already formidable sound.
 
2010’s four-track epic Ausserwelt and the 2013 follow-up Tocsin saw Year of No Light distilling their punishing sound even further; stalling the tempo to a glacial crawl and tuning guitars ever downwards to new uncharted depths. Consolamentum, the band’s first full-length release in nine years and their first with Pelagic Records, brought the outfit’s crushing double-drumming percussion to the fore - as a masterclass in dynamic control saw Year of No Light embrace the highest highs and the lowest lows of the intervening years.
 
Now approaching their 25th anniversary, Les Maître Fous is a pressing reminder that, despite the band’s long and ongoing journey, Year of No Light have never been afraid to experiment, to take risks, to square up to life’s ugliness and look it straight in the eye.
 
For more:

https://www.instagram.com/yearofnolightofficial
https://yearofnolight.bandcamp.com
https://pelagic-records.com/artist/year-of-no-light
https://www.facebook.com/yearofnolight

Year of No Light are: 
Bertrand Sebenne
Shiran Kaidine
Mathieu Megemont
Pierre Anouilh
Johan Sebenne
Jerome Alban

Tracklisting: 

1 Part 1
2 Part 2

Photo Credit: Tommy Sommers

Buckcherry have today unveiled 'Come On', the latest single taken from their upcoming eleventh album, Roar Like Thunder, set for release on 13th June via Earache Records.

Watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/7Wd7Gk_mhAY

Frontman Josh Todd commented “I feel that the human race is in a very fragile state and 'Come On' is about finding the “sweet spot” in your life where you rise above the distractions, have courage, and make your dreams a reality.”

Roar Like Thunder was recorded in Nashville at Sienna Studios and produced by Marti Frederiksen. All 10 tracks were written by vocalist Josh Todd, guitarist Stevie D, and Frederiksen. The album will be released in North America by Round Hill Records; in Japan by Sony Japan; and in the remainder of the world by Earache Records.

Pre-order the album from Earache here: EARACHE.COM/BUCKCHERRY

The band are currently on a co-headline tour with Steel Panther in North America.

The two-time GRAMMY-nominated band have created an album that's bursting at the seams with lightning-hot rock'n'roll. From the the horn-swelling swagger of 'I Go Boom' and the honey-dripping riffs of 'Blackout', to the AC/DC stomp of 'Come On' and the frantic runaway train rhythm of the title track, Roar Like Thunder sees a band that bring live rock'n'roll to the stage more days a year than the sun is seen in Britain, and set that energy off like a bottle rocket in the studio. The album was mastered by Anthony Focx [Metallica, Aerosmith].
 
Frontman Josh Todd comments: “Roar Like Thunder rocks from beginning to end. It grooves, it thumps, and there is subject matter in each song everyone can relate to. Strap in and enjoy the ride.”
 
Guitarist Stevie Dacanay affirms: “It’s the pure, uncut, rock’n’roll music you’ve been jonesing for…”
 
Buckcherry are:

Josh Todd (vocals)
Stevie Dacanay (guitar)
Billy Rowe (guitar)
Kelly LeMieux (bass)
Francis Ruiz (drums)

Buckcherry online:
https://www.buckcherry.com
https://www.facebook.com/buckcherry
https://www.instagram.com/buckcherry

Track list:

1 - Roar Like Thunder
2 - When The Sun Goes Down
3 - Come On
4 - Talking Bout Sex
5 - Blackout
6 - I Go Boom
7 - Set It Free
8 - Hello Goodbye
9 - Machine Gun
10 - Let It Burn

Sleeping Mountain are raw and come from the heart. A blend of psych rock, desert grooves, and doom, the trio take you on a journey through folklore, mysticism, and the natural struggles of life.

The band have released their mighty new single 'Medusa', which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/TOADmw6FjXU
Stream: https://linktr.ee/sleepingmountain

The band comment: "'Medusa' takes a deep dive into the feeling of emotional paralysis, capturing the weight of betrayal and manipulation. Unlike our previous single 'Alibi', where the song builds intensity, 'Medusa' starts upbeat before descending into slow, doom-like heaviness, mirroring the gradual realisation of being trapped. The lyrics highlight how words and silence can wound, turning vulnerability into stone."

Dormant power and introspective depth, resonating in trance-inducing riffs, tempo shifts, and haunting lyrics that enchant the soul - Sleeping Mountain are already making a name for themselves in the UK's stoner and psych scene.

Inspired by legends like Black Sabbath and Pink Floyd and standing tall alongside All Them Witches and Graveyard, Sleeping Mountain create music designed to evoke goosebumps, ecstasy, heaviness, and an introspective trip to your mother’s womb. Working in the shadows, the band craft live shows that are transformative rituals where sound becomes a shared awakening. Born from musicians hungry for something real, most notably Sleeping Mountain have founded Stoomfest, London’s festival of stoner rock and heavy psych. 

'Medusa' follows Sleeping Mountain's previous single 'Wildfire' - a track which blends classic rock influences with their signature style. Lyrics talking of freedom and movement, symbolising the break from the past and embracing the unknown - the song embodies a truly unstoppable force of liberation.

For more:

https://www.instagram.com/sleepingmountainband
https://sleepingmountain.band
https://sleepingmountainband.bandcamp.com

German metalcore titans Annisokay just released new single 'Into The Gray' and their highly anticipated EP, 'Abyss Pt II' via Arising Empire. This new instalment promises to continue the band's evolution, delivering their signature blend of crushing heaviness and melodic intensity.​

Watch the visualiser for the full EP stream here: https://youtu.be/fOAN9mwD51Q

The previous lead single, 'Inner Sanctum', offers a glimpse into the EP's depth, exploring themes of inner struggle and resilience through powerful vocals, atmospheric soundscapes, and intense breakdowns.​

Reflecting on Abyss Pt I, released in September 2023, the EP received widespread acclaim for its fusion of metalcore aggression and melodic elements. Tracks like 'Human' and 'Ultraviolet' showcased the band's ability to balance heavy riffs with catchy choruses, while their rendition of Leony's 'Remedy,' titled 'Calamity', demonstrated their versatility and willingness to push genre boundaries. ​

With Abyss Pt II, Annisokay aim to build upon this foundation, further solidifying their status in the modern metalcore scene. Fans can look forward to experiencing these new tracks live during their European tour in October, which includes performances at major festivals such as Wacken, Greenfield Festival, Reload Festival, and Summer Breeze.

UK tour dates:
UK-London - 15.01.26
UK-Leeds - 16.01.26
UK-Bristol - 17.01.26
UK-Nottingham - 18.01.26

Annisokay are:
Rudi Schwarzer | Vocals
Christoph Wieczorek | Vocals / Guitar
Peter Leukhardt | Bass
Nico Vaeen | Drums

For more information:
www.annisokay.com
www.facebook.com/annisokay
www.instagram.com/annisokay
www.twitter.com/annisokay

Poland’s Demeted return with their captivating and dynamic Rituals EP, released 9th May via Seek & Strike. 

A modern metalcore masterpiece, you can hear the EP's second single 'Naiad' now. 

Watch the video for 'Naiad' here: https://youtu.be/GFW4y3Ndb0Q
Pre-save Rituals here: https://orcd.co/demetedrituals

This is the follow-up to Demeted's debut EP Lunacy, which earned them national recognition and saw the band push their songwriting to new heights, crafting more epic hooks and infectious melodies, while maintaining their overall aggression.

Demeted state:  "The EP’s second single, ‘Naiad,' was inspired from a legend about slavic Rusalka. The theme of this song revolves around water, just like the legendary creature. The character in the music video is a Rusalka that tries to lure the main character into water, where it is most powerful. This is a metaphor to people getting deceived, just to have a rude awakening when they discover they’ve been fooled. This song is very fun to play, as it contains a chorus that is good sing-along material and also has complicated riffs that keep the listener guessing what's next.

"This EP is also the manifestation of our continuous evolution as a band. The sound has turned to a darker, more aggressive and mysterious tone, but the imagery was adjusted to resemble the offering's main themes. Everything in the new release falls under the concept of displaying the forgotten and mysterious, indigenous culture of Poland from hundreds of years ago. The one specific element that clearly helps separate us from the rest of the bands in our genre is our sound flexibility. We can always find a way to create a catchy chorus, even if the song is really heavy and it would be impossible at the first glance. 

"If there’s anything we can share with the world, it would be one thing - be proud of who you are, because your intrinsic value is immense. You just need to show it to the world and eventually there will be someone that’s going to cherish it."

For more:

https://www.facebook.com/DemetedOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/demetedofficial

Track-list:
1 Whispers
2 Evoke
3 Basilisk
4 Naiad
5 7 Rituals
6 Inheritance