Photo Credit: Patric Ullaeus

Swedish progressive metal masterminds EVERGREY have released another single from their new album, Architects Of A New Weave, out 5th June, 2026 via Napalm Records.

The encouraging new single 'Leaving The Emptiness' offers a chorus that breaks through like sunlight piercing storm clouds. More than 30 years into their career, EVERGREY reshape their future masterfully, turning their inner fire into something unstoppable.

This is melodic, progressive, dark metal at its most massive and intimate. 

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

Tom S. Englund about the new single 'Leaving The Emptiness':
“Our new single is a high-energy firecracker that makes you want to jump—we know, because we just played it in Brazil twice and people were more in the air than on the ground. But don’t let the adrenaline fool you. Underneath the surge is something rawer—a song about the moment you stop running from what hurts and finally turn to face it. ‘Leaving The Emptiness’ hits hard because it earns it. The tension between the euphoric, major-key drive and the weight of the lyrics is completely intentional—we want you to feel joy and ache at the same time, because that’s what it actually feels like to face your demons and come out the other side. We also made a video that matches that energy in every way, and we genuinely cannot wait for you to see it. If you’ve ever stood in a crowd and felt the music pull something out of you that you didn’t know was still there—for us, this is that song.”

Pre-order Architects Of A New Weave here: http://lnk.to/Evergrey-ArchitectsOfANewWeave/napalmrecords

Once again, Gothenburg’s finest export proves its unmatched ability to craft timeless melodies, powerful riffs, and gripping lyrics, while continuing to surprise their devoted fans with an innovative approach, even after more than 30 years of existence.

The album arrives just days before EVERGREY take the stage as special guest to the undisputed kings of heavy metal, Iron Maiden, for two shows on their Run For Your Lives World Tour.
 
Dive into Architects Of A New Weave’s standout tracks like 'The World is on Fire', 'Leaving The Emptiness', 'Heaven', and 'The Prophecy', and the breathtaking title anthem 'Architects Of The New Weave'. Their choruses break through like sunlight piercing storm clouds: enormous, cinematic melodies that pull you upward, riffs with genuine weight and bite, and vocals dripping with raw, unflinching truth. In one breath, you’re shouldering buried longing; in the next, you’re weightless, fearless, endless. Scars transform into badges of survival, fractures fuel reinvention. In the second half of the album, fellow Gothenburg icon Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity, The Halo Effect, Grand Cadaver, Cemetery Skyline) joins Tom S. Englund in vocal duties for 'A Burning Flame', the voices of the two scene legends intertwined compellingly.

Architects Of A New Weave was produced by Tom S. Englund and Vikram Shankar, with a stellar mix by Adam "Nolly" Getgood.
 
Among other exclusive formats, Architects Of A New Weave comes with a bonus album, containing bonus tracks 'Heights' and 'One Heart', as well as an album mix of the previously released standalone single 'OXYGEN!' (2025). Additionally, it features a demo version of 'Longing', instrumental tracks of 'Leaving The Emptiness', both new songs, as well as a live version of 'Falling From The Sun', the hit single from the previous record, Theories of Emptiness (2024) and continuation of 'Ominous' from A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament) (2022).

EVERGREY are:
Tom S. Englund - Vocals, Guitar
Henrik Danhage - Guitar
Rikard Zander - Keyboard
Simen Sandnes - Drums
Johan Niemann - Bass

EVERGREY online:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Napalm Records

Tracklisting:

1. Welcome To The Pattern
2. The Shadow Self
3. Architects Of The New Weave
4. The World Is On Fire
5. Heaven
6. The Script
7. Leaving The Emptiness
8. Longing
9. A Burning Flame
10. Call Off Your Lions
11. Chains Of Shame
12. The Prophecy

Architects Of A New Weave will be available in the following formats:
2-LP Gatefold Deluxe Edition (incl. Bonus LP, LP-Sized 16p Booklet) – Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive (strictly limited)
2-LP Gatefold White Label Edition (incl. Bonus LP/White Packaging, Covercard [hand-numbered], LP-sized Booklet [16p]) – Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive (strictly limited)
2-CD Digipack 24p (incl. 6 Tracks Bonus Album)
1-CD Jewel Case
1-LP Gatefold
Digital Album Deluxe (incl. 6 Tracks Bonus Album)
Digital Album

Chilean progressive rock band Aisles continue unveiling new material ahead of the announcement of their sixth studio album.

The latest single 'Lobsters and Ants' is an avant-garde prog metal blast that showcases the versatility and intricacy the band has crafted throughout their entire twenty-year-long career. 

Stream here: https://farolatino.ffm.to/lobsters-and-ants

'Lobsters and Ants' expands the focus and showcases a fierce and powerful side of the band, differing in tone and approach from the earlier singles, 'Blue Skies' and 'Now Is the Time', yet still drawing from the band's unique emotional and atmospheric take on prog rock.

Their upcoming album - the band's sixth in 20 years - is a testament to their versatility and musicianship alongside emotional vision and artistic concept. The song specifically drew inspiration from surrealism, most evident in the avant-garde construction of the piece and its spoken-word section, inspired by the Argentinian writer Julio Cortázar. Mixed by Adam Noble and mastered by Robin Schmidt, it captures Aisles at their most bombastic and nerve-wracking chemistry.

The band state: "The song reflects on a world driven by madness and chaos. We gave ourselves the freedom to explore the absurd, diving into that space in search of meaning.

"The main riff originated from an idea [bassist] Daniel created during our first composition camp, which became the foundation of the track. The lyrics are surreal and open-ended; they may or may not make sense, leaving space for free interpretation."

The band invites those interested in following their steps to join their Patreon for further exclusive content:

"We also captured some incredible footage of the creation of the ending poem, something that feels almost like a cult prayer, closing the piece with a haunting, ritualistic atmosphere."

Having released five highly acclaimed studio albums, progressive rock band Aisles have created an unparalleled musical approach that combines intricate melodies and sonic openness. They have toured the Americas, Europe, and performed with prog legends Leprous, Marillion, Focus, and Riverside.
 
In 2005, Aisles released their debut album, The Yearning, recognized for its elegant and delicate melodic work. In 2009, their second album, In Sudden Walks, inspired by existential literature and theatre, was nominated for Best Foreign Record at the Prog Awards in Italy. Their third record, 4:45 AM (2013) was ranked among the best albums of that year in numerous publications specialized in progressive rock.
 
Their fourth studio album, Hawaii (2016), a conceptual double album that narrates the life of humanity in space after the destruction of the Earth, was called a “masterpiece”. The success of the album allowed Aisles to tour in Europe, the United States and Mexico.
 
In 2018, they released the EP Live from Estudio del Sur, complemented by four live-recorded videos available on YouTube. The band released their fifth album, Beyond Drama, on 5th April, 2023, after the departure of three members and the reconfiguration of the group. On 30th April, 2023, Aislesreleased the instrumental suite Bahamut, inspired by the science fiction novel of the same name written by Chilean author Francisco Ortega. On May 2024, they released the EP Obras de Los Jaivas, where they tribute Chilean prog folk group Los Jaivas, featuring four guest singers - and closed the year with new single 'The Dream', introducing new vocalist Boris Seeder. 

Aisles are: 
Boris Seeder: vocals
German Vergara: guitars and vocals
Juan Pablo Gaete: keyboards
Daniel Concha: bass guitar
Alvaro Poblete: drums
 
Follow Aisles:
OFFICIAL WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / SPOTIFY / FACEBOOK

Photo Credit: Lex Legion

Following their explosive single, Lex Legion return with 'Gypsy Tears,' a haunting and powerful new track that further reveals the depth and identity of this veteran supergroup. 'Gypsy Tears' is the second single from Lex Legion's upcoming self-titled debut album, set for release on 12th June via MNRK Music Group.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/L0CuHWB_0Zw

Pre-order the album here: https://lexlegion.ffm.to/lexlegion-album

Drummer Mikkey Dee says, "It’s now time to release our second single; ‘Gypsy Tears.’ Another great song with a lot of fire and bite, this one is a real driving banger! The video, it’s more of a short movie, does a great job of telling the story in the lyrics. Release is on the 5th of May. Check it out!"

Vocalist Nils K. Rue says:"At its core, the song is a dark portrait of obsession, told through the eyes of a watcher who cannot let go. The video reimagines this as a timeless story of love and longing that stretches beyond reality itself. Through layered metaphors, the lyrics transform personal conflict into vast, symbolic landscapes—where emotional collapse feels like war-torn ground."
 
Guitarist Pete Blakk adds, "'Gypsy Tears" is the essence of me, Mikkey, Andy and Hal. With me and Andy trading off solos and the power of Mikkey and Hal’s rhythm section all supporting the powerful vocals of Nils, the song really brings a new dimension to metal in 2026. The video is tasteful, mystical and raw. It’s a piece of art that will leave no one untouched.”

Featuring members of the classic King Diamond lineup - Mikkey Dee, Andy La Rocque, Pete Blakk, and Hal Patino - alongside vocalist Nils K. Rue (Pagan's Mind), Lex Legion continue to channel decades of heavy metal mastery into something both timeless and fresh.
 
Where their debut single 'Sleep Eternally' hit with immediate force, 'Gypsy Tears' showcases a more atmospheric and dynamic side of the band. Built on eerie melodies, driving rhythms, and soaring vocal lines, the track balances mysticism with raw power—shifting between evocative passages and undeniable, headbanging momentum.
 
Driven by Mikkey Dee's unmistakable groove, layered with intricate twin-guitar work from La Rocque and Blakk, and anchored by Hal Patino's melodic basslines, the song creates a cinematic soundscape that feels both classic and forward-looking. At the centre, Rue delivers a commanding vocal performance filled with drama and intensity.
 
'Gypsy Tears' is the second single from Lex Legion's upcoming self-titled debut album, which captures the spirit of classic heavy metal while embracing the experience and chemistry that only decades of musicianship can bring.
 
With 'Gypsy Tears,' Lex Legion continue to build momentum toward one of the most anticipated hard rock/metal debuts of the year.

Lex Legion are:

Nils K. Rue - vocals 
Pete Blakk - guitar 
Andy La Rocque - guitar 
Mikkey Dee - drums 
Hal Patino - bass 

Lex Legion online:
https://lexlegionofficial.com
https://www.instagram.com/officiallexlegion
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLexLegion

Track list:
1) Sleep Eternally
2) Gypsy Tears
3) When The Stars Align
4) (I Am) The Resurrected
5) Lost Inside
6) Dreams of Darkness
7) Saviours
8) Life Eternal
9) Far Away

Disfiguring the Goddess will release their new album Bloom on 31st July via Seek & Strike, marking a pivotal new chapter for the long-running project helmed by Cameron Argon (aka Big Chocolate). Alongside the announcement, Argon unveils the album’s devastating new single 'Low Slam Low', a relentless, slam-driven assault built on blast beats and suffocating low end guitar that showcases Disfiguring the Goddess at its most punishing.

Watch the video for 'Low Slam Low' here: https://youtu.be/Pfqqmgx1gz8

Pre-save Bloom here: https://orcd.co/dtgbloom

Commenting on the single, Argon states: “'Low Slam Low' is one of the most brutal and relentless songs on the album. It was written with a very intentional slam-focused mindset, shifting between blast beats and crushing slams that gradually morph into slower, heavier forms of themselves. A huge part of the song’s character comes from the guitar tone. I tracked it with my Gretsch Baritone tuned extremely low, and what I love about that instrument is how much body and texture it carries. On parts of this song, the guitar stops feeling like a traditional riff instrument and starts becoming more like a wall of physical texture, with the notes nearly disappearing under the weight of the tone. When the bridge hits, that is where the actual voice of the guitar comes through more clearly. The whole track is also surrounded by creepy sound design that keeps shadowing the brutality and pushing the atmosphere further. Lyrically, it is one of my favorite songs on the record because of how strange and personal it feels. There is a moment in it where I am talking about being completely alone with my thoughts, while at the same time the opening of My Girl by The Temptations is looping in my head. That contrast captures something I really love about the song. To me, it feels like a unique contribution not only to this album, but to the more brutal and slam-oriented side of heavy music right now.”

Bloom is the first Disfiguring the Goddess release via Seek & Strike and represents a natural step forward for a project that has consistently pushed its own boundaries. Argon comments: “Partnering with Seek & Strike marks a natural and timely evolution for Disfiguring the Goddess. As the working title became official, Bloom took on a deeper symbolic weight. It represents DTG awakening from a long slumber to become what it was always intended to be. I see myself as the firekeeper for that vision, and Seek & Strike arrived at the perfect moment to add the energy and momentum needed for this next stage.”

Disfiguring the Goddess has always operated on its own terms. Driven by Argon’s singular vision across vocals, production and programming, the project has built a global following outside traditional industry structures, blending deathcore with electronic textures and experimental elements. The partnership with Seek & Strike expands that reach while keeping full creative control intact.

This year also sees Disfiguring the Goddess perform live for the first time, with a run of Canadian dates alongside Angelmaker and Ingested. Long a studio-focused project, the move into a live setting marks a significant shift. Argon comments: “Disfiguring the Goddess hasn’t developed in the traditional sense of a touring band. It has existed as an experimental entity. Bringing DTG into the live sphere must reflect that history. It will be experimental, alternative and immersive.”

Despite the shift, the core ethos remains untouched. Disfiguring the Goddess is still driven by Argon’s meticulous approach to songwriting and production, dense, punishing compositions layered with atmosphere and precision. The difference now is scope: a larger stage for a project that has always deserved one, representing a new, exciting beginning for DTG. Argon remarks, “Bloom is an album about accumulation, cultivation, and execution. There are a lot of themes running through it, both personal and sonic, but when I step back and look at the bigger picture, it symbolizes nurturing the seed of DTG until it finally blossoms. It is the beginning of a new chapter and the closing of an old one.”

With Bloom, Disfiguring the Goddess continue to refine their identity with a clear focus. No compromises, no dilution, just a more direct and fully realised version of the project on a larger scale.

Catch Disfiguring the Goddess live:

Angelmaker and Ingested Canadian Tour 

7/31 - Red Deer, AB - Bo’s
8/1 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
8/2 - Grand Prairie, AB - Better Than Fred’s
8/4 - Saskatoon, SK - Coors Event Centre
8/5 – Winnipeg, MB - Park Theatre
8/7 – North Bay, ON - North Bay Granite Club
8/8 – Toronto, ON - Lee’s Palace
8/9 – Windsor, ON - Scarehouse Windsor
8/11 – St. Catherines, ON - Warehouse Concert Hall
8/12 – Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey
8/13 – Montreal, QC - Fairmount Theatre
8/14 – Quebec City, QC - La Source de la Martinière
8/15 – Moncton, NB - Xeroz Arcade Bar
8/16 – Halifax, NS - The Seahorse
8/18 - Sherbrooke, QC - Le Murdoch
8/20 – Sault Ste Marie, ON - TBD
8/21 – Thunder Bay, ON - Black Pirates Pub
8/23 – Regina, SK -The Exchange
8/25 – Calgary, AB - Dickens
8/26 – Nelson, BC - The Royal
8/27 – Kelowna, BC - Revelry
8/28 –Vancouver, BC - The Rickshaw

For more:
Instagram || Facebook || Bandcamp

Track-list:

1. Samba of the Faceless
2. Echoes Fade, I Remain
3. Deathcore Song
4. AWOL
5. Mask Off (feat J Figure)
6. Sweet Dreams (feat Four Stroke Baron)
7. Low Slam Low
8. Goddess Box (feat  Bodybox)
9. Deep Sway
10. Permission to be Claimed
11. Kiss the Dice
12. Black Widow Spider
13. Dapper (feat Four Stroke Baron)
14. Pleasure Island
15. Old Man’s Bones
16. Lose the Head
17. Penance

Photo Credit: Gregory Perrochon

French post-rock collective HANRY have unveiled their third single, 'Her Crown, Her Empire', taken from their forthcoming debut album What Came From Silence, set for release on 29th May via Pelagic Records. 

Watch the live video for 'Her Crown, Her Empire' here: https://youtu.be/UNYY0a6mlGY

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

Opening with a sense of quiet introspection, ‘Her Crown, Her Empire’ unfolds with a delicate, solemn touch. Subtle textures interlace with precision as motifs ebb and flow, gradually building momentum through shifting dynamics. Each swell feels intentional with layers overlapping and expanding until the track reaches its climactic peaks, moments that land with a tectonic weight, earned through patient development and emotional depth, ultimately resolving into a vast, resonant sense of release.

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

THROATCUT. deliver a crushing statement of intent, raw, unfiltered and unapologetically violent with new single 'MOLOCH.'. Blending relentless metalcore aggression with a dark, almost ritualistic intensity, the track captures a world defined by manipulation, blind obedience and the collapse of false authority.

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

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

Driven by themes of guilt, negligence and control, 'MOLOCH.' dives deep into the psychology of submission and revolt. Lines like "Negligence is just a different way to say ‘I’m not responsible" cut through the noise, exposing the hollow justifications of those in power, while the recurring imagery of false prophets and rigged systems paints a bleak but familiar reality. Yet beneath the suffocating weight of it all lies a breaking point, a moment where silence turns into resistance.

Sonically, the track lives up to its message. Crushing riffs collide with punishing drums and feral, unrestrained vocals, creating a soundscape built for chaos, a soundtrack for circle pits, walls of death and total release. There is no subtlety here, only impact. Every breakdown feels like a collapse, every scream like a refusal to submit.

Rising rapidly from Germany’s underground scene, THROATCUT. have already made waves with viral releases and an increasing presence on festival stages. With 'MOLOCH.', they push their vision even further, sharper, darker and more confrontational than ever before.

This is more than just a song. 'MOLOCH.' is a reckoning.
 
Catch the band live:
 
01.05.2026 I Ponyhof I Frankfurt, DE
02.05.2026 I VEB Bandhaus I Erfurt, DE
09.05.2026 I KJH Hüweg, Essen, DE (Shifter support)
13.06.2026 I Mobilat I Heilbronn, DE
22.08.2026 I LOGO I Hamburg, DE (Avoider support)

THROATCUT. online:
https://www.instagram.com/throatcut.hc

Photo Credit: John Carluccio

Equal Vision Records, Dine Alone Records, Rude Records and Sparta are pleased to present 'Everything You Say,' the latest track to be lifted from the 29th release of Cut A Silhouette, the forthcoming album from the celebrated El Paso, TX-based alt-rock band. 

Watch the 'Everything You Say' video, directed Travis Shinn, here: https://youtu.be/QxkuMwytMQo

Pre-save, pre-add and pre-order Cut A Silhouette here: https://evr.lnk.to/CutASilhouette

"The music for this was brought in by Matt [Miller] to the earliest writing sessions at my house in El Paso, tweaked in a hotel room in Oklahoma City and played at a soundcheck that night,” frontman Jim Ward recalls. “It is one of those songs that takes shape early and no matter how you adjust, it just keeps ending up back where it started. I love it. This is a dreamy song about longing and love. A big scream declaring desire.” 

Produced, engineered and recorded in seven days at Magpie Cage Recording Studio by the iconic J. Robbins, Cut A Silhouette is a collision of past and present. It builds off Sparta’s legacy but equally continues the evolution of a band that have never rested on their laurels. Written in hotel rooms, practice spaces, studios and soundchecks over the course of a year, Cut A Silhouette reveals frontman Jim Ward’s rediscovery of his love for music.
 
“This is a love record,” Ward happily declares. “I want it to leave an impression, and at this point in my career, that's what I yearn for. I'm working so hard to make something meaningful to me, and I really want people to get a chance to feel it as well.”

Additionally, Sparta will be making a number of appearances over the summer behind Cut A Silhouette, performing headline shows in Latin America, appearing at Sol Summit Festival, and supporting Jimmy Eat World and The Toadies separately in select markets across the U.S.

It all started with John Candy. Some 31 years after the comedian’s death, Jim Ward was watching a documentary about him, and in it Macaulay Culkin — who had starred in a number of films with the late actor — said something that really stuck with the musician. So much so, in fact, that, after months of pondering and overthinking what Sparta’s sixth full-length album would be named, Ward decided that those very words—“cut a silhouette”—should be the title. 

“He said that when he met John Candy, he just entered your brain and cut a silhouette,” says Ward. “Like, he just left an impression is the way I see it. And when I heard him say that, I was like ‘Oh! That’s what I want this record to be.’ I want it to leave an impression.”

Helmed by the legendary J. Robbins, Cut A Silhouette begins with the frantic, impassioned rush of 'Split Lip' before charging into the urgent insistence of 'Crater'. The latter song, along with 'Mouthbreather', which immediately follows it, were both written with Frank Iero, though the My Chemical Romance guitarist doesn’t play on them. 'See You Soon', a gorgeous, lilting explosion of slow-motion power-pop, was co-written with Kemble Walters (Chevelle, Juliette And The Licks). He does play on that song, as does Adrian Borgeois, who adds some tender piano to the melancholy equation. J. Robbins also features on a number of the songs, as does Brooks Harlan, who plays in Jawbox with Robbins, as well as in War On Women, while Carlos Arévalo from Chicano Batman plays guitar on the hopeful fragility of 'Midnights'.

The result is pure, unadulterated Sparta. These days completed by bassist Matt Miller and drummer Neil Hennessy, the band have made a record that’s a culmination of the perfectly imperfect chemistry that flows between the three of them. The only thing on this record that shines as much as that chemistry between the trio is the community spirit that helped create it.

While you might expect 2022’s self-titled album to have been the one to bring Sparta home — after all, self-titled records are often made with that intention — that’s actually the role Ward has given Cut A Silhouette. But he admits that the previous record — one he says felt like it was made from disparate parts being brought together — was a necessary process to go through for this one to exist. “This feels like we're a fucking band again,” Ward says. “All three of us are in a room, we're all writing together, we're listening to each other; this is now a constructive creative process, and it's now the end of this era. Like, I made it through.”

Sparta are:
Jim Ward - guitar
Matt Miller - bass
Neil Hennessy - drums

Sparta online:

Official | Bandcamp |  Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | Apple Music

Cut A Silhouette track listing:

01 Split Lip
02 Crater
03 Mouthbreather
04 Daydream
05 See You Soon
06 Everything You Say
07 Without Your Hands
08 Midnights
09 Mystery Of Missing
10 Glimmer

Photo Credit: Katharina Sterl 

Following the massive success of their latest single 'Good Enough' (feat. CASKETS), which surpassed one million streams in record time, German metalcore outfit Rising Insane keep up the momentum: today, the band officially announce their brand-new studio album, DEATHRACE, set for release on 21st August via Long Branch Records.

Alongside the album announcement, Rising Insane have also unveiled the high-octane title track. "With 'DEATHRACE,' we realized very early on that we hadn’t just written a single for the album, but also the title track," the band share. "For one thing, the track has that energy we feel when we’re on stage celebrating with the crowd. On the other hand, the song describes the state of the world pretty accurately; alongside anger and despair, there’s also a call to stick together in these times."

Watch the video to 'DEATHRACE' here: https://youtu.be/OXlixMEd0cA

Pre-order the new album and stream the single here: https://risinginsane.lnk.to/deathrace

Since their debut, Rising Insane have evolved from a fierce independent quintet into a global heavy-hitter, amassing millions of streams across their previous catalogue. Their journey to the top has been defined by elite company, having shared stages with genre icons like Papa Roach, Of Mice & Men, and Stray From the Path, transforming them into an unstoppable live force.

This momentum is now reaching a fever pitch with their upcoming album, DEATHRACE. The record includes the standout track 'Good Enough' (feat. CASKETS), alongside the dark and mature 'Error' (feat. Steven Jones of Bleed From Within). Fans can also look forward to explosive new collaborations on the album with ACCVSED and David Schneider (The Butcher Sisters).

DEATHRACE marks the band’s most radical chapter yet, stripping away polished refinement in favour of raw power and primal riffs. It is a limit-breaking statement that finally pushes their sound to the absolute limit - Rising Insane have never stood still, but now they are finally flooring it.

Rising Insane are:
Aaron Steineker - Vocals
Sven Polizuk - Guitar
Ulf Hedenkamp - Bass
Florian Köchy - Guitar
Robert Kühling - Drums

Rising Insane are:
https://risinginsane.de
https://www.tiktok.com/@rising_insane
https://www.instagram.com/rising_insane
https://www.facebook.com/risinginsaneband

Tracklisting:

1 INTRO
2 DEATHRACE
3 COUNTDOWN
4 OUTRAGE
5 TRAUMATIZED
6 DARK FEAT. ACCVSED
7 NARCISSIST
8 DIRT
9 GREY FEAT. DAVID SCHNEIDER
10 ERROR FEAT. STEVEN JONES
11 GOOD ENOUGH FEAT. CASKETS

Essex-based punk duo The Meffs have unveiled their searing new single 'Disorder (Wake Up)', the second glimpse of their second album Business, coming 11th September via FLG. 

Watch the video, featuring Frank Turner, Itchy, Bad Cop Bad Cop and Booze & Glory, here: https://youtu.be/UELKa_7jc5A
Stream the single here: https://ffm.to/themeffs-disorder
Pre-order Business here: https://ffm.bio/businessalbum

The band comment: "We should be angry that we live in a world where people need to seek asylum, not angry at the people seeking asylum. The establishment want to cause division, they want us to argue between ourselves, because it takes eyes off of them. People are fighting for their rights and their lives, they're being displaced, and it's fucking tragic, yet the narrative is that it's those people's fault that you can't get a job or afford fuel. Wake up. We're not the enemy and nor are you."

The new single follows the news of The Meffs' support to Joan Jett And The Blackhearts on their first UK headline tour in 16 years. Dates: 

July 2 – Glasgow, O2 Academy
July 4 – Manchester, Academy
July 5 – Leeds, O2 Academy
July 7 – Wolverhampton, University Of Wolverhampton at the Civic Hall
July 8 – London, British Airways ARC

Despite a whirlwind 2025, which included supports with The Sex Pistols, The Undertones, selling out headline shows across the UK and Europe, Glastonbury, 2000trees, and Download Festival, Lily (guitar and vocals) and Lewis (drums) somehow managed to find the time to write and record 11 tracks of their most politically charged, hard-hitting music to date.

With producer Dan Weller at the helm, Business is a modern punk classic. Fan favourites like 'So Modern' (Keep Up)' are captured with all the energy and scuzziness from the band's live show, and title track 'Business' goes hard, taking taking aim at the challenges found within today's music industry.

There is no shortage of fast paced moments; 'Love To Lose' is the ideal hype song, while 'Fight' crams minutes of energy into one thirty second burst. Other highlights include 'Disorder (Wake Up)' - a commentary on the world as we know it; or 'Like Gravity', a journey of self-deprecation. On Business, The Meffs prove they are not a band to be pigeonholed. 

Since exploding onto the UK scene, The Meffs have built up a reputation as purveyors of frantic punk rock and an absolute must-see live sensation. A hugely impressive DIY outfit, they have already supported Alice Cooper, Kings of Leon at BST Hyde Park, Bearded Theory, Beautiful Days festival, and The Damned. The duo are also Music Venue Trust patrons and longtime supporters of grassroots venues - and are currently supporting Stiff Little Fingers across the UK.

Business will only see the band deliver their values to an ever-increasing circle - an unashamedly powerful record, political and astute, and begging to be played loud.

The Meffs are:
Lily Hopkins (vocals/guitar)
Lewis Copsey (drums/backing vocals)

Upcoming tour dates:

23/05/2026    Melkweg    Amsterdam    NL
30/05/2026    O2 Academy Islington    London    GB

04/06/2026    The LCR    Norwich    GB (supporting Levellers)
06/06/2026    North West Calling    Manchester Academy    Manchester    GB
11/06/2026    The Brook    Southampton    GB
13/06/2026    God Save The Kouign    Stade municipal    Penmarc'h    FR

18/07/2026    ParaBôle Festival    Bôle    Switzerland
31/07/2026    Docks Club    Hamburg    DE

01/08/2026    Fährmannsfest     Hannover    DE
05/08/2026    Bootleg Social    Blackpool    GB
11/08/2026    Punk Rock Holiday    Tolmin    Slovenia
21/08/2026    Parkenfestivalen    Bodø    Norway
22/08/2026    Pstereo Festival    Trondheim    Norway

05/09/2026    The Foundry Burn It Down    Torquay    GB

03/10/2026    North East Calling    Northumbria University    Newcastle upon Tyne    GB
10/10/2026    Cretin Hop Festival    La Boissière-de-Montaigu    FR

16/10/2026    Live Music Hall    Köln    DE (supporting Levellers)
17/10/2026    Muziekgieterij    Masstricht     NL (supporting Levellers)
20/10/2026    The Picturedome     Holmfirth    UK (supporting Levellers)
22/10/2026    Mandela Hall    Belfast    UK (supporting Levellers)
23/10/2026    Vicar Street    Dublin    IE (supporting Levellers)
24/10/2026    Barrowland Ballroom    Glasgow    UK (supporting Levellers)
29/10/2026    York Barbican    York    UK (supporting Levellers)
30/10/2026    Venue    Llandudno    UK (supporting Levellers)
08/11/2026    M.A.U.    Rostock    DE (supporting Levellers)
19/11/2026    Rock City    Nottingham    UK (supporting Levellers)
20/11/2026    The Prospect Building    Bristol    UK (supporting Levellers)

The Meffs online:
https://www.facebook.com/Themeffsuk
https://www.instagram.com/themeffsuk

Track list:

1. Dreamin'
2. What A Nightmare
3. Where Did It All Go Wrong?
4. Business
5. Law
6. Fight
7. Disorder (Wake Up)
8. Love To Lose
9. So Modern (Keep Up)
10. God Complex
11. Like Gravity