Photo Credit: Sheri @bigbabyintoyland

Connecticut’s own self deprecating, noise rock entity INTERCOURSE have signed with Brutal Panda and will release their fourth studio album in autumn 2025.

In celebration of the signing, the band have unveiled their new song 'Running A Cemetery Without A License'.

Stream here: https://orcd.co/intercourse-racwal 
Watch: https://youtu.be/Mz9fS3cksZ0

Music for Aliens, Made by Mutants. 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, 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

Photo Credit: Tommy Sommers

Buckcherry today premiere 'Set It Free', the third video from their upcoming eleventh studio album Roar Like Thunder, scheduled for release on 13th June via Earache Records. The video was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by Tom Flynn.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/MxnX3inEX_c

Pre-order the album from Earache here: earache.com/buckcherry

'Set It Free' follows the release of previous singles 'Roar Like Thunder' and 'Come On'.

Roar Like Thunder was recorded in Nashville and produced by Marti Frederiksen, who also produced the band's prior two releases: Hellbound and Vol. 10.  The album will be released in North America by Round Hill; in Japan by Sony Japan; and by Earache for the rest of the world. 
 
Buckcherry are currently winding down a cross Canadian tour co-headlining with Steel Panther. The band will then commence a summer U.S. tour. UK tour news to be announced soon.

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

French metalcore stars LANDMVRKS have announced a UK / EU headline tour, performing in support of their fourth album, The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been,  out now via Arising Empire. They are joined by Underoath, Pain Of Truth and Split Chain.

Catch them on the following dates:

04/12 - Meisenthal, FR @ Halle Verriere
07/12 - London, UK @ Roundhouse
10/12 - Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof
11/12 - Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof
13/12 - Leipzig, DE @ Haus Auensee
14/12 - Munich, DE @ Zenith
16/12 - Lille, FR @ L’Aeronef
18/12 - Hamburg, DE @ Inselpark Arena
19/12 - Cologne, DE @ Palladium

Tickets on sale 15th may, RSVP here: https://www.landmvrks.com/tour

Watch recent video 'Blood Red' here: https://youtu.be/wIaiMl4wHSE

Stream The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been here: https://arisingempire.com/landmvrks

Known for pushing boundaries and captivating over 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, LANDMVRKS continue to carve their name into the global metalcore scene. With pre-orders for The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been now live, fans can expect the album to be their most ambitious and impactful release yet.

LANDMVRKS embark on an extensive North America headline tour in March, check online for full dates.

LANDMVRKS are:

Florent Salfati - vocals 
Rudy Purkart - bass 
Nicolas Exposito - guitar 
Paul C. Wilson - guitar 
Kévin D’Agostino - drums 

LANDMVRKS online:
http://www.landmvrks.com
http://www.facebook.com/landmvrks
http://www.instagram.com/landmvrks
http://www.twitter.com/landmvrks

Track list:

01 The Darkest Place I've Ever been    
02 Creature    
03 A Line In The Dust   
04 Blood Red    
05 Sulfur
06 Sombre 16
07 The Great Unknown    
08 La Valse du Temps    
09 Deep Inferno    
10 Requiem    
11 Funeral

Photo Credit: Pontus Gustavsson & Martin Öberg

Swedish metalcore trailblazers ADEPT are back - and louder than ever. After nearly nine years of silence, the band mark their long-awaited return today with the pummelling and appropriately titled new single, 'Heaven'.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/y7vCCSZ-_j0

Stream here: https://lnk.to/Adept-Heaven

Formed in the early 2000s in Trosa, Sweden, ADEPT helped shape the European metalcore scene during its formative years, quickly gaining recognition for their high-octane live shows. The band soon embarked on international headlining tours and shared stages with genre heavyweights like A Day To Remember, Underoath, and Bring Me The Horizon. First re-emerging onto the scene in 2024 with a standout live appearance at Core Fest in Stuttgart, DE, the band ignited a pervasive wave of anticipation among longtime fans. Now, with a new era underway, ADEPT are poised to make a thunderous impact on metalcore’s global stage.

Today, ADEPT unveil their powerful new single 'Heaven' a raw and cathartic exploration of guilt, loss, and being relentlessly pursued by personal demons. Driven by fast-paced riffs, somber melodies, and crowned by a crushing breakdown, the track seamlessly weaves between piercing growls and soaring clean vocals for a dynamically intense listen. The track arrives accompanied by a cinematic official music video, using striking visuals and a modern aesthetics that captures the song’s emotional weight with. Stay tuned for more exciting news coming soon.

Vocalist Robert Ljung comments on the new single: “‘Heaven’ is a dark and emotional song about carrying old scars into the present and learning how to face them. It’s built around heavy riffs, a massive chorus, and a lot of raw emotion. Lyrically, it’s about holding on to unresolved parts of your past but also about finding the strength to face them and move forward.”

'Heaven' was produced and mixed by renowned producer Henrik Udd (Architects, Bring Me the Horizon, At the Gates), and recorded by ADEPT’s own Gustav Lithammer (guitar/producer) and Robert Ljung (vocals). Mastering was handled by Thomas "Plec" Johansson (Soilwork, Opeth, Scar Symmetry) at Panic Room Studios, adding the final layer of sonic precision. The result is a track that captures the raw essence of ADEPT - honest, intense, and unmistakably heavy.

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.

Live 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

Poland’s Demeted today (9th May) celebrate their captivating and dynamic Rituals EP, a modern metalcore masterpiece, released via Seek And Strike.

In conjunction with the EP release, the band have dropped their final single, '7 Rituals', an absolute banger that goes straight for the jugular.

Watch '7 Rituals' video: https://youtu.be/DcXIUEHTbXk
Stream Rituals here: https://orcd.co/demetedrituals

Demeted state: "The EP’s last single is '7 Rituals' and is the only one on the record that is not inspired by a mythological legend. The song puts tremendous emphasis on the number seven, as this number is deeply ingrained as something that symbolizes fullness and perfection, but also is a reason for many superstitions. We wanted to make a song that would focus on vocals, especially in a long and slow chorus that would have the melody to bring out the emotions of anyone that would listen to it.

"We are also honored to announce that we qualified to the finals of Polish nationwide TV show Mam Talent, of the 'America's Got Talent’ franchise. We are ecstatic about the experience so far, and we now have an opportunity on 17th May to win the whole show playing metal for the masses. This is for sure a pivotal moment in our career that will leave an imprint on the European metalcore scene."

Watch Demeted's Mam Talent performance: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1697CStXx6

The band continue: "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

Photo Credit: Holger Fichtner

Stadium rock powerhouse KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have unveiled the official music video for their track 'Queen of the Night', taken from their chart-topping album Back With A Bang, released last year via Napalm Records. The album's previous singles have seen massive success, with lead track 'Raise Your Glass' soaring to #1 on the German Rock Radio Charts ,and the most recent single 'The Devil Is A Woman' amassing hundreds of thousands of streams within just a few weeks. 
 
Watch the official music video for 'Queen Of The Night' here: https://youtu.be/rL6GhvTtG3Q

Order Back With A Bang here: https://lnk.to/KD-BackWithABang/napalmrecords

Armed with an unmistakable '80s stadium rock spirit, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have stormed international festivals, supported legendary acts such as L.A. rock icons Mötley Crüe, and delivered sold-out headline tours across the globe. This summer, the band returns to the festival circuit with high profile appearances, including a standout performance at Summer Breeze Open Air. Come autumn, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE will keep the momentum going as they resume their world tour.

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE comments:
“Just back from Florida and Brazil, we immediately associate the song ‘Queen Of The Night’ with the incredible impressions of our current world tour. It symbolizes the life, the hustle, the glitter, and the magic we've experienced at concerts around the globe. We were especially captivated by the sheer scale of Tokyo. That's why we were determined to capture scenes at the legendary Shibuya Crossing and downtown for the ‘Queen Of The Night’ music video. But see and hear for yourselves!”

Founded as a teenage school band in 2007, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have risen to spectacular heights, with multiple top-charting successes. Their latest album, Back With A Bang, marked a historic achievement as the band's first-ever #1 debut, following the success of their previous studio release, Not The End Of The Road (2022), which soared to #2 on the Official German Album Charts. In addition, their infectious rock anthems have topped the Rock Radio Airplay Charts multiple times, while the band’s most popular music videos have each garnered over a million views, cementing their place as a multi-million-streamed sensation.

KISSIN' DYNAMITE live 2025:

12.06.25 ES - Zamora / Z! Live Rock Festival
26.06.25 ES - Murcia / Rock Imperium Festival
27.06.25 SK - Snina / Rock Pod Kamenom 
28.06.25 DE - Dischingen / Rock am Härtsfeldsee
12.07.25 DE - Nideggen / Tollrock Festival 
13.07.25 BG - Midalidare / Midalidare Rock 
18.07.25 DE - Neukirchen-Vluyn / Dong Open Air
19.07.25 DE - Jüteborg / Motorcycle Jamboree 
26.07.25 DE - Pyras / Pyraser Classic Rock Night 
27.07.25 SE - Malmö / Malmö Melodic 
07.08.25 CH - Brienz / Brienzersee Rockfestival 
09.08.25 DE - Hamburg / Elbriot Festival
15.08.25 DE - Illingen Saar / Burg Open Air 
16.08.25 DE - Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze Open Air
06.09.25 DE - Vöhringen / Rock am Burghaldenwald 
17.10.25 AT - Telfs / Rathaussaal 
18.10.25 CH - Schaffhausen / Kammgarn
19.10.25 DE - Frankfurt / Batschkapp
24.10.25 DE - Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle T2
25.10.25 DE - Filderstadt / FILharmonie
07.11.25 DE - Dresden / Club Tante JU
08.11.25 DE - Nuremberg / Löwensaal
09.11.25 DE - Hanover / Capitol
14.11.25 DE - Bremen / Aladin Music Hall
15.11.25 DE - Osnabrück / Hyde Park Osnabrück
 
Dynamite Nights 2025:
27.12.25 DE - Balingen / Volksbanksmesse Balingen
 
KISSIN' DYNAMITE are:
Hannes Braun – vocals
Ande Braun – guitar
Jim Müller – guitar
Steffen Haile – bass
Sebastian Berg – drums

KISSIN' DYNAMITE online:
HOMEPAGE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER

Back With A Bang track list:
1    Back With A Bang
2    My Monster
3    Raise Your Glass
4    Queen Of The Night
5    The Devil Is A Woman
6    The Best Is Yet To Come
7    I Do It My Way
8    More Is More
9    Iconic
10   Learn To Fly
11   When The Lights Go Out

From Fall to Spring are back with a bang, unleashing their bold new single 'I Won’t Back Down.' Following their viral ESC rendition of 'Incomplete' by the Backstreet Boys, the band now deliver an explosive anthem packed with emotional depth, crushing riffs, and soaring vocals.

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/iwontbackdown

With major festival appearances across Europe - like Nova Rock, Resurrection Fest, and Taubertal - already underway, the momentum is unstoppable. And this October, From Fall to Spring will launch their first international headline tour through Europe and the UK, with several dates already sold out.

“I Won’t Back Down” is more than a song - it’s a statement.
 
Catch the band live:

27.10.25 London (UK) - The Dome
28.10.25 Manchester (UK) - Night & Day Cafe

AVRALIZE have released their newest single 'helium', and it’s one of their most intense and emotionally raw tracks to date. With 'helium', the band takes listeners on a journey through feelings of internal struggle, self-alienation, and the desperate search for lightness amid overwhelming darkness.

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/helium

"helium is not just a song. It’s a state of mind," says Severin Sailer, frontman of the band. "It’s about losing yourself – sinking into an emptiness with no escape. The search for lightness while everything around you feels heavier becomes an internal battle."

AVRALIZE have always been known for blending emotional depth with powerful sound and artistic creativity, and 'helium' is no exception. With a unique blend of heavy alternative and raw energy, this single resonates with anyone who has faced moments of personal struggle. Whether it’s confronting feelings of self-doubt or exploring the darker sides of the human experience, AVRALIZE’s music offers a space for listeners to feel understood and heard.

THROATCUT. are back with a vengeance and they’re not here to play it safe. Their blistering new single 'death//rebirth.' is a brutal statement of intent: raw, relentless, and dripping with emotion. It’s the sound of a band ripping open their scars and daring you to look.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/48VCW6aqQyY

This marks the next chapter in their unfiltered journey, as THROATCUT. officially launch pre-orders for their long-awaited debut album RESILIENCE., dropping 18th July via Arising Empire. Fueled by personal struggle, inner demons, and defiant honesty, the record is a cathartic gut-punch that doesn’t flinch - because survival never sounded this visceral.

Brace yourself. This is 'death//rebirth'. This is RESILIENCE. This is THROATCUT.