Photo Credit: Sheri Furneaux

“The riffs are chaotic, the vocals are unhinged and mutant at points” - The Needle Drop

“Contorted Metalcore/Noise Rock composite that sounds like Deadguy mixed with one of those Eastern European drugs that liquifies your skin.” - Decibel Magazine

Connecticut-based noise rock henchmen INTERCOURSE present their official cover of 'Violet' by Hole. The new single follows the release of their scathing fourth LP, How I Fell In Love With The Void, last year, via Brutal Panda Records.

 'Violet' was recorded during the How I Fell In Love With The Void sessions with Chris Teti (The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die).

Stream here: orcd.co/intercourse-violet
Listen on the Brutal Panda YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8-loO4j8faA

The news follows the announcement of INTERCOURSE's UK tour, where they'll be supporting sludge legends Eyehategod alongside Rwake.

Dates:

7/11 MANCHESTER UK DAMNATION FESTIVAL
8/11 SOUTHAMPTON UK THE 1865
9/11 LONDON UK THE SCALA
11/11 BRISTOL UK STRANGE BREW
12/11 LEEDS UK BRUDENELL SOCIAL CLUB
13/11 NOTTINGHAM UK RESCUE ROOMS
14/11 NEWCASTLE UK DIGITAL

Order INTERCOURSE's last album here: https://www.brutalpandarecords.com/collections/intercourse

“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. 

INTERCOURSE’s How I Fell In Love With The Void delivers ten searing new tracks that merge elements of metallic hardcore into an antagonistic foundation of corrosive noise rock. The album was recorded by Chris Teti (The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die) at Silver Bullet Studios in Burlington, Connecticut. It was mastered by George Richter (Thy Will Be Done) and mixed by Chris Teti and Greg Thomas. The photograph on the album cover was shot by Sherilyn Furneaux (Portrayal Of Guilt) and features exotic dancer Clementine.

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 f*cking 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.”

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’sHalo 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.

How I Fell In Love With The Void is out now.

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: Oli Duncanson

Known for their eclectic mix of synth-heavy melodies and crushing riffs, fronted by the sultry and androgynous tones of singer Cherry Duesbury, Defences have taken what we all love about metalcore to the next level. Over 10 years, two EPs and three LPs, the underlying theme of the necessity for introspection, self-reflection and finding your inner strength bears strong.

Today, the band from Hertfordshire, UK, return with their new single 'Metamorphosis'.

Watch the video to 'Metamorphosis' here: https://youtu.be/pTFmGbT24qU

Stream the single here: https://defences.lnk.to/metamorphosis

"‘Metamorphosis’ is all about transformation, and surrendering to it," comment Defences. "We are evolutionary beings, constantly growing and adapting to the different paths life takes us down. Constantly saying goodbye to old versions of ourselves. It can be painful, uncomfortable and terrifying, even when we know it’s meant for us. This song is a motivational reminder to keep going, a reminder that you get to write your own story, and sometimes that can mean burning everything down to start over."

Following the single release, Defences embark on a UK tour with Mason Hill. They have also been announced for a number of summer festivals and as support to Future Palace on their UK run in November. 

Dates:
17.03. UK, Manchester Academy 3 /w Mason Hill
18.03. UK, Bristol - Exchange /w Mason Hill
19.03. UK, London - Underworld /w Mason Hill
20.03. UK, Wolverhampton - KK's Steel Mill /w Mason Hill (sold out)
22.03. UK, Glasgow - Garage /w Mason Hill
01.05. UK, High Wycombe - Phoenix Fest
25.07. DE, Aachen - RodaRock Festival
16.08. UK, Birmingham - Sanctum Metal Fest 
22.08. UK, Newport - Royal Riot Festival
25.09. UK, Brighton - Heavy Foundation Fundraiser
04.11. UK, London - The Garage /w Future Palace
05.11. UK, Manchester - Academy 3 /w Future Palace
06.11. UK, Glasgow - Slay /w Future Palace
07.11. UK, Leeds - Key Club /w Future Palace

Defences have completed numerous tours across the UK and EU with several sold-out headline shows, not to mention numerous festival appearances, including The Great Escape, Download, Takedown, Turbulence and Burn It Down. They have already achieved more than 15 million streams with their releases and have been featured on some of the biggest streaming playlists.

Defences are:

Cherry Duesbury - Vocals
William Young - Keys, Vocals
Calum Wilmot - Guitar
Owen Hughes-Holland - Bass
Kyle Parke - Drums

Defences online:
FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE
INSTAGRAM
HOMEPAGE
TIKTOK

Photo Credit: Gregory Perrochon

French post-rock collective HANRY have announced their debut album What Came From Silence, arriving 29th May via Pelagic Records. Marking a defining moment in the band’s evolution, the record captures HANRY at their most expansive and self assured, a sweeping, cinematic body of work where delicate restraint gradually gives way to towering crescendos and luminous emotional release. Alongside the announcement, the band have unveiled the album’s first single, 'Aurora', offering the first glimpse into their carefully sculpted world.

Watch the video for 'Aurora' here: https://youtu.be/9CRIJpYmbkk 

Pre-order What Came From Silence here: https://orcd.co/hanry-wcfs  

“'Aurora' is our first single from the album and the spark that ignited the band’s story,” the band explain. “Originally composed around ten years ago by Anthony Leliard, the track was later reshaped and arranged collectively for our debut album What Came From Silence. Dark and tense, 'Aurora' moves through contrasting periods, from heavy, shadowed moments to brighter, more radiant passages. The piece builds and recedes in hypnotic waves before culminating in a massive, liberating explosion that carries the listener toward new horizons.”

Formed in 2022, HANRY have quickly developed a reputation for expansive compositions that balance atmosphere with weight. Built around patience, texture and carefully controlled crescendos, their music moves fluidly between fragile ambient passages and towering, emotionally charged climaxes.

Written during a particularly long winter in Brittany, debut album What Came From Silence carries an atmosphere of tension and introspection across its eight immersive tracks.

Across the record, HANRY lean further into the contrast that defines their sound. Clean guitar tones shimmer before dissolving into waves of saturated distortion. Ambient passages slowly evolve into powerful, widescreen moments. Even at their most delicate, there is motion, subtle pulses and shifting textures that push the music forward. When the band unleashes its full force, the sound remains articulate; each instrument retains its identity within the surge. 

“Since the beginning of HANRY, cinematic imagery has been at the core of our artistic vision,” the band say. “We often compose from mental images, landscapes or scenes that could almost belong to a film. We wanted the album to feel like a continuous experience, something listeners can fully immerse themselves in and interpret in their own way.”

Initially composed by the core trio of Anthony Leliard (bass/guitar), Marc Mifune (keys) and Jean-Anaël Aubaux (J.A) (guitar), the album was then further developed with the full band in their own studio. With J.A. and drummer Clément Champigny both working as sound engineers, HANRY produced and mixed the record themselves at DiscoCasino Studio, ensuring complete control over its identity. It was mastered by Chab at Chab Mastering. 

'Phantom Rush', the closing track on the album features a stunning collaboration with pianist Mariposa, adding an additional layer of depth and emotional intensity to the record.

Artwork was created by French artist Aloïs Lecerf, who describes the piece as reflecting the same tension between stillness and eruption that runs through the record itself.

“It’s balanced between restraint and release. The cover evokes a presence that gradually emerges , something calm, dense, almost motionless, that eventually becomes vast and luminous. It seeks to capture that moment when silence begins to crack. Within a grainy, incandescent landscape, an immobile silhouette slowly fractures, allowing light to emerge.”

The album arrives at a pivotal moment for the band. A recent performance at the renowned Trans Musicales in Rennes was broadcast nationally to thousands, while a live session with KEXP signals growing international momentum.

With What Came From Silence, HANRY deliver a record that feels both expansive and deeply personal, a carefully constructed journey where silence, texture and atmosphere carry as much weight as the crescendos themselves.

Catch the band live atPelagic Fest in August, with more live dates to be announced soon. 

HANRY are:
Jean-Anaël Aubaux: Guitars, Synth.
Hadrien Benazet: Guitars.
Clément Champigny: Drums.
Anthony Leliard: Bass, Guitars, Synth.
Marc Mifune  Piano, Synth, Cello

For more information:
INSTAGRAM • FACEBOOK • BANDCAMP • PELAGIC ARTIST PAGE

What Came From Silence track list:

1. Noise Drowns Out
2. Aurora
3. Dustwake
4. Her Crown, Her Empire
5. Remains
6. Time’s Collapsing 
7. Dead Waves
8. Phantom Rush

Photo Credit: Shelby Natasha

Seattle’s Filth Is Eternal will release their new album Impossible World on 17th March via MNRK Heavy. Rooted in punk’s immediacy while fusing hardcore intensity with sharpened melody that reaches into grunge and alternative rock, the LP marks a sonic turning point for the band. Lis pushes their vocal delivery into new territory, weaving melody and harmony through moments of raw force and clean restraint. Collaborations on Impossible World highlight Filth Is Eternal’s adventurous spirit as the LP boasts features from Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman, Baroness’s Gina Gleason, and Blood Brothers’ Johnny Whitney.  

The world Filth Is Eternal is confronting on their new album is no longer theoretical. Systems are breaking in real time, cruelty is policy, and collapse feels baked into the everyday. Today they share the final single ahead of the LP, 'Hellfire', which stands as a blistering anti-authoritarian rallying cry. The band state, “Hellfire is committing yourself to fighting for a better world at all costs.”

Stream 'Hellfire' and pre-save the record here: https://filthiseternal.ffm.to/impossibleworld

Filth Is Eternal previously shared the singles 'Stay Melted' and 'Long Way', both lauded by the likes of Stereogum, Alternative Press, Brooklyn Vegan, Revolver, and others. 

Following their acclaimed 2023 release Find Out, Impossible World emerged from a landscape of relentless gentrification, runaway technology, and creeping authoritarianism. Across the 12 tracks the band grapple with a present that already feels dystopian. But instead of surrendering to despair, they charge ahead with defiance, exploring urgent questions about survival, humanity, and resistance in a world being reshaped without consent.

Reborn in 2020, Filth is Eternal was inspired by the raw, impulsive ethos of punk. The band built a reputation for their frenetic live shows played in DIY venues across the country. FIE has always been about staying energized. "When everything looks stacked against us, that’s when we lean in, get louder, and find a way through," vocalist Lis Di Angelo says. Joined by guitarist Brian McClelland, bassist Logan Miller and drummer Josh Pehrson, FIE has opened for Finch, Blood Brothers, Baroness, and Botch, among others, all the while staying true to their steadfast commitment to staying a DIY project. “Community means everything to us. We love working with independent venues and supporting local bands. That's the beautiful thing about punk, everyone jumps in to help each other out, and no matter where you are in the world you can find your friends.”

Despite some of its heavier subject matter, Impossible World has many soaring moments  - dashes of light that overwhelm the senses and give fans a sense of possibility amidst the toils of contemporary living. That ebullient optimism resonates throughout the record, with Lis' voice cutting through melancholia as a beacon lighting what's to come. In hard times the future can feel finite, unreal, but Impossible World reminds us that art has the radical potential to enliven us as we wait out the darkest hours.

Filth Is Eternal are:
Lis DiAngelo (vocals)
Brian McClelland (guitar)
Logan Miller (bass)
Josh Pehrson (drums)

Filth Is Eternal online:
https://www.facebook.com/filthiseternal
https://www.instagram.com/filthiseternal
https://filthiseternal.com
https://x.com/filthiseternal_

Impossible World tracklisting:
1. Stay Melted
2. Long Way
3. Hellfire
4. Acetylene
5. Weather & Rose
6. Desire
7. Total War
8. Bad Faith
9. Outbreak
10. So Below
11. Slipstream
12. Skorpio

Grey Daze, the original band of late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, have unveiled their new EP More Than I Can Offer.

Stream here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/greydaze/more-than-i-can-offer

The band have also released a single and music video for the title track 'More Than I Can Offer'.
Watch: https://youtu.be/6G-ToSUAZuw

Following their acclaimed #ForYouChester UK Tour in 2024, which raised awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention, Grey Daze continue to build a global movement of healing and resilience through music.

They return to England next week on a headline tour with support from Grumble Bee and PAVÉ.

Dates:

March 2026
20 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
21 London Underworld
22 Bristol Thekla
24 Newcastle Anarchy Brew
25 Manchester Rebellion
26 Southampton The 1865

In 2025, Grey Daze returned to rock radio with 'Fake Little Lies' and 'Still Screaming', their first new music since Chester’s passing. With Hodges’ distinctive vocals and growing songwriting presence, the band rekindled its creative momentum and performed a series of sold-out European shows.

“We had fans travel from Japan and even from the war-torn border of Ukraine just to see us,” Dowdell shared. “It reminded us how deeply these songs resonate. They still need to be heard.”

Formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1993 by drummer Sean Dowdell and vocalist Chester Bennington, Grey Daze became a standout in the 90s alternative scene, releasing two independent albums and cultivating a devoted underground following. After Bennington’s rise to global fame with Linkin Park, the band’s catalogue remained dormant for years. In 2016, plans began for a reunion featuring the original members alongside new guitarist Cristin Davis, with a special performance scheduled for Club Tattoo’s anniversary in 2017. Those plans were tragically cut short by Chester’s passing.

In 2020, Grey Daze released Amends on Loma Vista Recordings, featuring Bennington’s archival vocals and guest appearances from members of Korn, P.O.D., Bush, and Breaking Benjamin. The album debuted at #1 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart. The follow-up record, The Phoenix (2022), reached #2, featuring Dave Navarro, Richard Patrick (Filter), and Bennington’s twin daughters Lily and Lila on vocals.

Grey Daze returned to the stage in 2023 for U-Fest in Phoenix, where the band introduced Cris Hodges as frontman. By 2024, the line-up expanded with Evan Nichols on bass and Kenny Bulka on guitar, cementing the band’s revitalized five-piece sound.

For more:
link.greydazemusic.com/discover

Tracklisting:

1. MORE THAN I CAN OFFER
2. MONSTER YOU ADORE
3. SHADOWS
4. STILL SCREAMING
5. FAKE LITTLE LIES

Photo Credit: Jessica Christ

German metal evolutionaries Unprocessed have announced their UK/EU headline tour, in support of new album Angel, out now.

Catch the band on the following dates:

29/09 — Botanique — Brussels, BE
01/10 — Academy 3 — Manchester, UK
02/10 — Electric Ballroom — London, UK
03/10 — Maroquinerie — Paris, FR
04/10 — 013 Next Stage — Tilburg, NL
05/10 — Doornroosje — Nijmegen, NL
06/10 — Gebaude 9 — Cologne, DE
07/10 — Kent Club — Hamburg, DE
08/10 — Hole 44 — Berlin, DE
09/10 — Strom — Munich, DE
10/10 — Batschkapp — Frankfurt, DE

Tickets are onsale now, here: https://ffm.live/unprocessed-eu-tour-2026 

Unprocessed will embark on their Angel USA headline tour with Allt and Midwinter this April /  May. Dates:

APRIL 2026
Sat 11 – Multiforo Alicia – Mexico City, MX *+
Mon 13 – Trees – Dallas, TX
Tue 14 – Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
Thu 16 – The Nile – Phoenix, AZ
Fri 17 – The Roxy Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
Sat 18 – Harlow’s – Sacramento, CA
Tue 21 – The Pearl – Vancouver, BC
Wed 22 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA
Fri 24 – Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, UT
Sat 25 – Marquis – Denver, CO
Mon 27 – Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
Wed 29 – El Club – Detroit, MI
Thu 30 – The Opera House – Toronto, ON

MAY 2026
Fri 1 – Le Studio TD – Montreal, QC
Sat 2 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA
Sun 3 – The Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
Tue 5 – Union Stage – Washington, DC
Wed 6 – Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro, NC
Fri 8 – Crowbar – Tampa, FL
Sat 9 – The Masquerade (Hell) – Atlanta, GA
Mon 11 – Basement East – Nashville, TN
Tue 12 – Madison Live – Cincinnati, OH
Wed 13 – Off Broadway – St. Louis, MO
Fri 15 – HI-FI – Indianapolis, IN
Sat 16 – Spirit Hall – Pittsburgh, PA *

* Allt not appearing, + Midwinter not appearing

Check out recent single  'Head in the Clouds' featuring Jason Butler of Fever333 here: https://youtu.be/CNJbVm0AM1M

Unprocessed is composed of Manuel Gardner Fernandes (vocals, guitar), David Levy (bass, synths), Christoph Schultz (guitar), and Leon Pfeifer (drums). Their upcoming album Angel marks another bold step in the band’s creative evolution. Expanding their sonic palette with heavier textures and emotive and intimate lyricism that highlights their poppier side. Angel features high-profile guest appearances from Zelli of Paleface Swiss and Jason Aalon Butler of Letlive and Fever 333. These collaborations add new layers of urgency and intensity to a record that explores themes of conflict, duality, and inner transformation.

The band speaks more about the themes of Angel: "This album is more than just a record by four boys from Germany - it’s a light shone upon the unknown, like memories from the afterlife. We explored the concept of "Angel" in various ways: becoming an angel through real-life actions, hearing angels serenade, a fallen angel telling his story and becoming the Antichrist, or seeing someone as an angel through glorification. This concept inspired both the music and the lyrics. While we’re leaning more into a polished metalcore sound, the record still maintains the essence of what makes Unprocessed unique. It features some of the craziest guitar, bass, and drum work we've ever showcased as a band. At the same time, we believe it’s more accessible to the broader metal and metalcore audience, with our strongest and catchiest hooks and melodies to date.”

The band’s previous album, ...and everything in between (2023), received widespread acclaim for its complex arrangements and specifically heavy compositions. The record launched a major touring cycle which saw the band complete headline shows with many sold out across North America, and Europe, as well as performing their largest shows in China, and venturing into Japan, Thailand, Singapore and Australia for the first time. They also appeared at prominent festivals such as Download (UK), Graspop Metal Meeting (Belgium), Mystic Festival (Poland) and Resurrection Festival (Spain).

In the past two years, Unprocessed have supported major heavy acts including In Flames, TesseracT, August Burns Red, Spiritbox, and Polyphia. Their collaborative work with Polyphia guitarists Tim Henson and Scott LePage on ...and everything in between highlighted  the potential Unprocessed continues to exhibit amongst the scene’s most exciting guitar focused acts.

Central to Unprocessed’s identity is guitarist and vocalist Manuel Gardner Fernandes, whose playing has garnered international attention across online platforms and beyond. His partnership with Ibanez, including a signature model, and his ongoing guitar clinics around the world, reflect his growing status as one of the leading voices in modern metal guitar.

Unprocessed continue to push their sound forward with each release. Angel presents their most focused and dynamic material to date, offering a deeper look into the extremes of human experience without losing the technical foundations that first set them apart.

Unprocessed are:
Manuel Gardner Fernandes - Vocals, Guitars
Christoph Schultz - Guitars
David John Levy - Bass & Keys
Leon Pfeifer - Drums

For more:
www.unprocessed.band
www.facebook.com/unprocessedofficial
www.Instagram.com/unprocessedband

Track-list: 
1. 111
2. Sleeping with Ghosts
3. Beyond Heaven’s Gate
4. Sacrifice Me
5. Snowlover
6. Terrestrial
7. Your Dress
8. Where I Left My Soul
9. Solara feat. Zelli from Paleface Swiss
10. First Tongue
11. Perfume
12. Head in the Clouds feat. Jason Aalon Butler from Fever 333
13. Dark, Silent and Complete

Photo Credit: Rob Blackham

Hotly-tipped UK rocker Dan Byrne has unveiled his new single 'Praise Hell', a tantalising peek at his highly-anticipated debut record This Is Where the Show Begins (22nd May, Frontiers). 

Stream 'Praise Hell' and pre-order the album here: https://ffm.bio/thisiswheretheshowbegins
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/JYa7OMJrn-4

Dan comments: "'Praise Hell; brings a new flavour to my upcoming debut album. It’s a funky, blues-driven track with a laid-back swagger. I built this song around a killer bass line and quite a soulful, rhythmic pulse. It’s still unmistakably me, but this time through a more emotional and groove-based lens.
'Praise Hell' is true to being ironic in both its title and style, playing with stereotypes and spinning it in a lighter, more celebratory tone. The phrase "Praise Hell" came from the tongue-in-cheek idea of turning something viewed inherently negative into a triumph, in this instance, celebrating the freedom of escaping a toxic situation. It’s about finding gratitude in the chaos and dancing your way out of the fire, so to speak.

"The hook came from the idea of flipping the phrase "Praise Hell" into something positive, like being thankful I got out of a situation that wasn’t good for me. I liked the thought of celebrating that escape instead of mourning it. It’s bluesy, soulful and I wrote it as a reminder that you can rise above something heavy and still have fun doing it.

It’s the first song I’ve written in this style, and I love that it surprises people. The journey of writing this album has been a reminder that I can move between worlds and still sound like myself. My voice is the thread that ties it all together, and this track proves that you can be unapologetic and playful at the same time as being authentic."

Dan will be touring his debut album in March and April. Full dates: 

Headline tour
Mar 21 Wolverhampton KK's Steel Mill
Mar 22 Manchester Deaf Institute
Mar 24 Chester The Live Rooms
Mar 26 Newcastle The Cluny
Mar 27 Edinburgh Voodoo Rooms
Mar 28 Glasgow The Attic
Mar 29 Blackpool Waterloo Music Bar
Apr 01 Sheffield Corporation
Apr 03 Nottingham Bodega
Apr 04 Southampton The Joiners
Apr 05 Bristol Exchange
Apr 10 London The Lower Third
Apr 11 Crumlin The Patriot

Jul 25 Ebbw Vale Steelhouse Festival

Dan Byrne swept in off the Mersey, announcing himself as a solo artist in 2023 with his debut EP, Beginnings. His powerhouse, soul-inflected vocal and deftly-executed, yet hugely accessible songcraft has quickly marked him out as an artist on the rise. Blending contemporary edge with classic influence, Byrne’s music is powerful, honest, and deeply emotive - widescreen in scope yet intimate at its core. It rocks, without question, but what truly sets him apart is the courage to weave sensitivity and vulnerability through the intensity. This isn’t just rock music - it has the heart and authenticity to connect with an audience beyond any one genre.

In just two years Dan has toured the UK three times, delivered standout performances at multiple festivals and found overwhelming support from Planet Rock - the UK’s leading rock station - where his first four singles amassed an impressive 25 weeks on the playlist. With that foundation firmly in place, Byrne now turns his focus to the release of his long-awaited debut solo album, marking the next powerful step in his evolution as an artist.

This Is Where The Show Begins - Dan’s debut album - is full of joy and confidence. There’s a swagger alongside the sensitivity, a further broadening of musical scope. But at the centre of it, is that voice -  as powerful as it is vulnerable, as emotive as it is strong.

The lead single, ‘Saviour’ - the perfect album opener - bursts to life with attention-grabbing hard-rock stabs and pile-driving riffs. Its verses simmer with drama before the tension breaks in a chorus that makes it clear we’re in for one hell of a ride. It struts, it shimmies and it absolutely rocks. “Light ’em up,” indeed. There’s no let up as we barrel headlong into ‘She’s the Devil’ - Dan weighing in with a colossal vocal punctured by gonzo guitar gymnastics, the sheer euphoria spilling forth here is palpable.

Elsewhere, we're taken to church with ‘Praise Hell’, and ‘Sober’ is stained with regret. We even perhaps get a glimpse of where Byrne is heading next with album closer ‘Home’ - a sprawling, soaring, shapeshifting piece of alt-rock which essentially is never in danger of losing its soul. It’s what Glenn Hughes and 30 Seconds To Mars might come up if they ever combined their superpowers.

This Is Where The Show Begins is the culmination of what has been an incredible journey so far. It’s a marker for what can happen when you back yourself, a calling card for following your gut. Bursting with ambition, diversity and authenticity, this is where it may truly begin for Dan, the exciting thing for us to ponder is where it should lead to next.

Dan Byrne online:
https://www.danbyrne.co
https://www.instagram.com/danbyrne__
https://www.facebook.com/danbyrneofficial

Tracklisting:
1. Saviour
2. She’s The Devil
3. Praise Hell
4. Sober
5. Cherry & Leather
6. Death Of Me
7. Temple
8. Pulling Me Under
9. Hate Me
10. Home

Photo Credit: Evelina Szczesik

Sweden’s modern rock / metal frontrunners SELF DECEPTION unveil the new single 'THE WEDDING', ahead of the upcoming Napalm Records debut album One Of Us, out 15th May. This energetic modern rock anthem features a particularly dark and twisted storyline, delivered through the powerful mix of clean vocals and aggressive screams, accompanied by the heavy combination of dynamic, groovy beats and crushing riffs. The band continues to raise the bar for contemporary rock with their seventh studio album.

Stream the video for 'THE WEDDING' here: https://youtu.be/Gk-23zllsLw

Pre-order the album here: https://lnk.to/SelfDeception-ONEOFUS/napalmrecords
 
'THE WEDDING' came into life while the band spent two weeks in Spain for writing sessions, and in the middle of it, drummer Erik Ingels Graham got married. “All of our families came along, and it turned into this beautiful mix of celebration and creativity. On the very night of the wedding, we ended up writing ‘THE WEDDING’ — but instead of capturing that fantastic day, we twisted it into a dark, dystopian story about a couple who secretly want to kill each other”, comments SELF DECEPTION’s vocalist Andreas Clark.

SELF DECEPTION have been confirmed to perform at Download Festival on 13th June as part of their summer festival run.

Known for their fiery fusion of anthemic modern metal and powerful melodic rock, SELF DECEPTION have shared stages with the likes of Electric Callboy, Danko Jones, and Adept since their 2009 debut, while racking up millions of streams and video views – including their viral 2022 hit, 'Fight Fire With Gasoline', with tens of millions of streams. Written on the road during the heaviest touring of SELF DECEPTION’s career so far, One Of Us is a cohesive album full of character, made for the stage – and the pit.

SELF DECEPTION comment on One Of Us:
“One Of Us is our new album, inspired by life on the road and the energy of the live stage. Touring so much has put us in a kind of ‘live bubble’, and that feeling runs through the songwriting. The album revolves around outsidership and the desire to belong. On tour, we meet many lost and lonely people, all seeking a few hours of escape where they can disappear into a rock show. With One Of Us, we want everyone to feel part of something bigger, to feel like one of us.”
 
From massive pit churners to creative storylines and choruses full of hit potential, the energy on One Of Us is unmatched. The band has a busy festival summer following the album’s release, so fans will get the first chance to experience these new tracks live at several major European rock and metal festivals. With One Of Us, SELF DECEPTION are ready to push contemporary rock to the next level! The album will be available digitally and in several physical formats, with cover artwork created by Alex Tillbrook, who is well known for his work on the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things”, as well as for collaborations with artists such as Metallica, Blink-182, and Sleep Token.

Bone-crushing album-opener and title track 'ONE OF US' takes no prisoners, unleashing the heavy modern metal side of the Swedish powerhouse: fusing relentless hardcore energy, in-your-face lyrics, and high-voltage attitude, the track hits with unstoppable force. Following track 'TIME’S UP' features an absolute hit chorus, fresh hooks and high-energy instrumentals, while emotional 'DON’T B E L O N G' addresses the difficult themes of addiction and mental health battles – the combination of hauntingly beautiful melodies, multifaceted vocal performance and heavy rhythm section carry this sentimental track. Further highlights on SELF DECEPTION’s new 11-track offering include 'THE WEDDING', an energetic modern rock anthem with a particularly dark and twisted storyline, and 'BREAK!', with its heavy-hitting drums, electronic influences and yet another irresistible sing-along chorus. 'ENTERTAINED' delivers one of the heaviest breakdowns on the album, before 'GODDAMN ME' brings the record to a powerful close.

SELF DECEPTION are:          
Erik Ingels Graham – Drums
Andreas Clark – Vocals
Ronny Westphal – Guitar
Patrik Carlberg Hallgren – Bass
 
SELF DECEPTION online:             
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK
TIKTOK
WEBSITE
NAPALM RECORDS

One Of Us track list:

1. ONE OF US
2. TIME’S UP
3. WAKE UP
4. DON’T B E L O N G
5. DEATH OF ME
6. BREAK!
7. THE WEDDING
8. KETAMINE COWBOY
9. BLAME
10. ENTERTAINED
11. GODDAMN ME

One Of Us will be available in the following formats:
1 LP Splatter Cristallo Green, incl. LP sized booklet + Mask – Napalm Records exclusive
1 LP Marbled Translucent Old Purple, Viola, Black, incl. Slipmat – Napalm Records exclusive
1 LP Translucent Fuchsia
1 LP Translucent Lime Green – band shop exclusive
1 CD Digipak
Digital Album

Pete Lambrou, the visionary composer and multi-instrumentalist behind VLMV (pronounced “Alma”), is one of the most singular voices emerging from the ambient, post-rock, and experimental scenes in the UK. With a career that spans atmospheric solo work, film and television scoring, and evocative live performance, Lambrou has carved out a distinctive sonic universe he describes as “ambient-ish post-something” (Pete Lambrou) - a playful yet accurate summation of a sound that is at once genre-fluid and deeply immersive.

Today, VLMV announces his stunning new album There Will Come Soft Rains, due for release on 24th April via Pelagic Records. The first single from the album has been unveiled, the beautiful 'Bodies Grown, Pt. 1'.

Watch the visualizer to 'Bodies Grown, Pt. 1' here: https://youtu.be/WQ0Nc7jQgVk

Stream and pre-save There Will Come Soft Rains here: https://orcd.co/vlmv-twcsr

VLMV comments on the new single: "'Bodies Grown' is a conversion between one soul and another, a parental call and response created using analogue synths reassembled and refashioned through granular and modular synthesis.

"It started as an analogue synth played into modular, which gave me something back in response I hadn't planned. Like we were having a conversation, or a duet. It felt as though nature, in this case analogue, was in communication with a more modern form. To me it is a family relationship. In harmony, but not the same. Moved on. Progressed and Evolved."

VLMV will be touring the UK shortly.

Dates: 

March 2026:
19th - Alphabet Brighton
22th - Six Six Cambridge
25th - The Croft Bristol
26th - Ramsgate Music Hall Ramsgate
27th - JT Soar Nottingham
28th - 33 Oldham Street Manchester
29th - Wharf Chambers Leeds

There Will Come Soft Rains takes its title from Sara Teasdale’s 1918 poem and Ray Bradbury’s later short story, both of which imagine a world continuing quietly after humanity’s disappearance. Written during a period of deep engagement with climate fiction and ecological thought, There Will Come Soft Rains reflects on humanity’s legacy, its technological ambition, and its uneasy relationship with the natural world. A century on from Teasdale’s poem, the balance of power feels less certain, and Lambrou’s music inhabits that tension with remarkable subtlety.

Lambrou’s singular sonic language sits at the intersection of ambient, post-rock, modern classical, and experimental electronic music, while remaining unmistakably human at its core. There Will Come Soft Rains has a geological sense of time: themes creep, expand, erode, and reform, resisting conventional structures in favour of something more patient and immersive. Lambrou’s unique voice is intimate and fragile, his vocals hover above the instrumentation, a guiding thread through the expansive soundscapes, drawing listeners closer into the emotional core of each piece. 

Formed in early 2015 and fronted by songwriter/producer Pete Lambrou, VLMV released their debut album via Fierce Panda Records in August 2015, receiving critical acclaim. In 2018 VLMV released their follow-up, and subsequently signed to the illustrious Erased Tapes Music Publishing. Hailed as “Breath-taking in its scope and evoking imagery of the vastness of space...a shimmering soundscape of delicate ethereal beauty” by The Independent, the album was nominated for a Prog Award later that year.

After extensive UK and EU touring until 2020, the pandemic saw a gap in the hectic live schedule and Pete began writing what was to become 2022’s Sing With Abandon. VLMV’s third studio album was described by Prog Magazine as “Gently epic…A proper album, then, as best experienced as such” who crowned it one of the ten albums of the year. 

VLMV have toured the UK and mainland Europe multiple times, as the headline act and support with the likes of Mono, And So I Watch You From Afar, Nordic Giants and God Is An Astronaut, and performing as prestigious festivals ArcTanGent, Dunk, Portals and Post In Paris.

As a composer for Erased Tapes Music, Pete’s work has been heard in households all over the world across commercials, film and television, with clients including Ikea, Vice, Hyundai, Rolex, BT Sport, Amazon, The BBC, S-Power and The National Trust. VLMV’s music has also been as far reaching, with high profile spots on Amazon’s The Grand Tour, Santander, The Champions League Final via BT Sport, and even for The University of Zurich.

VLMV online: 
https://vlmv.bandcamp.com
https://www.vlmv.uk
https://www.facebook.com/vlmvmusic

TRACKLISTING:
1. Tribal (A Heart, Self-Taught)
2. We Are All Explorers Now
3. The Pilot
4. Bodies Grown, Pt.1
5. In Absentia 
6. I Am An Officer 
7. Philistine! (Reclaim The Sky) 
8. Bodies Grown, Pt.2 
9. Somnolence