German alternative metal outfit blacktoothed continue their impressive momentum with the release of their brand-new single 'Gold Digger', featuring Swiss metalcore powerhouse Vicious Rain. The track offers another powerful glimpse into the band's highly anticipated upcoming album Feral Bloom, set for release on 15th January via Arising Empire.
Watch 'Gold Digger' here: https://youtu.be/hjpRHjzGlRc
Pre-order Feral Bloom here: https://arisingempire.com/blacktoothed
Driven by crushing guitar riffs, relentless rhythms, and infectious melodies, 'Gold Digger' showcases blacktoothed's ability to balance uncompromising heaviness with captivating songwriting. The collaboration with Vicious Rain brings fresh intensity to the band's signature sound, combining dynamic vocal performances, thunderous grooves, and memorable hooks. The result is a commanding track that highlights the chemistry between two exciting forces in the modern heavy music scene.
blacktoothed online:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@blacktoothed
https://www.facebook.com/blacktoothed
Canadian hardcore heavyweights Get The Shot are back with a vengeance, unleashing their brand-new EP Crusifixion Depiction, out today via Arising Empire. Marking a bold new chapter in the band's relentless journey, the release introduces a revitalized line-up, a more visceral sound, and an uncompromising attitude that pushes their signature brutality to new extremes.
Stream/Order Crusifixion Depiction here: https://arisingempire.com/gettheshot
Drawing from the raw aggression of hardcore, the relentless speed of thrash metal, and the crushing heaviness of death metal, Crusifixion Depiction represents a powerful evolution of the band's sound. More visceral, more aggressive, and more determined than ever, the EP captures Get The Shot at their most ferocious, delivering an uncompromising assault while remaining deeply rooted in the hardcore values that have defined them since day one.
Get The Shot online:
https://www.instagram.com/gettheshothc
https://www.tiktok.com/@gettheshot666
https://www.facebook.com/gettheshothc
Hamburg's metalcore powerhouse half me have released their highly anticipated sophomore album DOGMA, out today via Arising Empire. Delivering their most ambitious, aggressive and thought-provoking material to date, the band push their unmistakable sound to new extremes, combining crushing metallic hardcore, industrial influences, relentless grooves and raw emotional intensity into a devastating statement about the world we live in.
Stream/order DOGMA here: https://arisingempire.com/halfme
At its core, DOGMA is a reflection on a society willingly participating in its own collapse. The album explores how fear, manipulation and manufactured division have become powerful instruments of control, shaping a world in which people are increasingly distracted from questioning the systems surrounding them. As truth and lies become indistinguishable, humanity finds itself trapped in a cycle of ignorance, obedience and self-destruction.
Catch the band live in the UK:
09.12.2026 I European Crusade I London, United Kingdom
10.12.2026 I European Crusade I Leeds, United Kingdom
11.12.2026 I European Crusade I Manchester, United Kingdom
12.12.2026 I European Crusade I Birmingham, United Kingdom
half me online:
https://www.instagram.com/halfme.band
https://www.tiktok.com/@half_me
https://www.facebook.com/halfmeband
Photo Credit: Will Stockwell
Acclaimed British rockers Band of Skulls are thrilled to announce their return with the new single 'Bitter Dream', marking the band’s debut on FLG, the rock and alternative imprint of Frontiers Label Group.
Watch the official video for 'Bitter Dream' here: https://youtu.be/2Q37ij1mw9c
Stream 'Bitter Dream' here: https://ffm.to/bandofskulls-bitterdream
Guitarist Russell Marsden described the single by saying: “'Bitter Dream' is a song about being haunted by our dreams. A persistent longing and melancholy, that can only be quelled with the strength of a new love. Featuring Iona Alven on vocals, this song has one foot firmly in darkness and one stepping towards the light. It’s direct, heavy where it needs to be, and unmistakably Band of Skulls. It feels like where the band is right now - and where we want to go.”
About signing to FLG, he added: “I’m thrilled to be working with Frontiers Label Group as we move into an exciting new chapter for the band. We’re focused on what’s ahead – creating new music, building on the connection we have with our fans, and continuing to evolve while staying true to the sound they love. Their support continues to drive us forward, and we can’t wait for them to hear what’s next.”
Band of Skulls will next perform on 6th November, headlining the Rock n Roll Freakshow Experience at Brixton Electric. Tickets available here: https://dice.fm/event/yoql3p-rock-n-roll-freak-show-wband-of-skulls-vylan-dj-6th-nov-electric-brixton-london-tickets
Formed in Southampton in 2004, Band of Skulls initially performed under the name Fleeing New York before adopting their current name in 2008. Their debut album, Baby Darling Doll Face Honey, arrived in 2009, introducing the band's signature combination of gritty guitar riffs, dual vocal harmonies and raw energy through songs including 'I Know What I Am' and 'Death By Diamonds And Pearls.'
The band followed with Sweet Sour in 2012 and Himalayan in 2014, the latter produced by acclaimed producer Nick Launay. Along the way, Band of Skulls toured with some of the biggest names in rock, including Muse, Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Black Keys, while appearances at Coachella, Glastonbury, on Late Show with David Letterman and Later… with Jools Holland further cemented their international reputation.
In recent years, Band of Skulls have continued to evolve while maintaining a strong presence both live and through the continued use of their music across film and television, including the popular series of movies, The Twilight Saga. At a recent homecoming show in Southampton, Marsden introduced a new line-up and gave fans an early indication of new material to come, alongside plans for a deluxe box set celebrating the band's first three records.
With their new partnership with FLG, Band of Skulls are ready to build on their remarkable history while looking firmly ahead to the next phase of their career.
BAND OF SKULLS are:
Russell Marsden
Iona Alven
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Irish metal troupe SINK have released their third single, 'The Fear'.
'The Fear' delivers a fluid mash-up of catchy hip-hop inspired flows, thrashy neck-breaking riffs and unapologetic passion. Following the positive reception of the five-piece's debut 'One Mind' and their experimental drama-drenched follow-up 'Shells', 'The Fear' is a heady combination of sounds that once again prove the band defy genre specifications.
Stream here: https://youtu.be/hG2D3Y5UqZA
The lyrics hone in on the importance of change, and the terror that comes hand-in-hand with it. As the band comment: "As the first song SINK wrote, we really wanted to portray the intensity we feel playing this live. It's one of those songs we feel in our bones. The video is definitely a good reflection of that. The flows and grooves are very hip-hop inspired. We always aim for a fresh approach to our genre-bending. Morgan Beausang (glasseyed) who mixed the song has history in both hip-hop and metal, so the match was perfect. 'The Fear' touches on anxiety that comes hand in hand with change and attempting to over-come that. The relentless repetition in the verses mimics the anxiety one feels overthinking and dwelling on their worries however we wanted the call and response chorus to feel uplifting and hopeful for the listener."
The video for 'The Fear' was directed and edited by the band's vocalist Roy Geary, and filmed by Denis Cretu of VESPERS, with additional filming and visual design by Marta Okulicz of OhCoolDesign. Filmed in SINK's home country in County Kildare and Dublin City, the video captures the intensity of a SINK performance, where every whack of the snare holds a purpose, where the band always give in completely.
With distinctive riffs and catchy vocal hooks, matched with intense live performances, SINK formed in Dublin, Ireland in late 2025, forming from the ashes of local bands - each respectively making waves within the alternative scene.
SINK's philosophy is refreshingly no-limits - and their passion shows in every note, lyric, and live show. SINK is a project from the heart, born purely from the desire to reach people, moving their primal instincts with powerful songs and energetic performance.
The band's inspirations are broad, and shine through. Each of the five members bring unique influences to the table from classic hip-hop (Nas, MF DOOM) to a wide range of alternative (Twenty-One Pilots, Turnstile, Bring Me The Horizon) - never boxing themselves into one specific sound.
Watch SINK live:
23rd Oct Dublin, SinE (supporting Brake Loose)
24th Oct Drogheda, The Watchtower - McHughs (supporting Brake Loose)
25th Oct Belfast, Voodoo (supporting Brake Loose)
SINK online:
https://www.instagram.com/sink_ire
https://www.youtube.com/@SINKire_TV
https://www.tiktok.com/@sink_ire
Photo Credit: Marc Sabat
Finnish industrial metal pioneers TURMION KÄTILÖT proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated twelfth studio album, Resodance, out today 22nd October via Nuclear Blast Records. The new record marks another milestone in the band's evolution, seamlessly blending their signature electronic-infused metal chaos with deep, conceptual artistry.
To celebrate the global release, the band has also dropped an epic, visually stunning music video for the new focus track, ‘Näe Minut’.
Watch the video for 'Näe Minut' here: https://youtu.be/WgM2lXSwapw
Produced by Mikko Tegelman alongside the band, Resodance masterfully captures the raw intensity and immediacy of TURMION KÄTILÖT's legendary live performances. At the same time, it introduces a carefully constructed conceptual framework that sets it apart from traditional releases.
As vocalist and co-founder MC Raaka Pee describes it:
"Resodance completes a circle while continuing an endless cycle, much like the Ouroboros – the eternal serpent devouring its own tail. Every song represents an hour, every note its own colour and character. Across twelve tracks unfolds a continuous dance of resonance, where every moment finds its own distinct tone."
This overarching philosophy runs deep throughout the record. Rather than simply delivering another collection of individual songs, Resodance presents a dynamic, 12-track journey where tension, melody, and heavy industrial rhythms constantly interact. The result is a sonic experience that feels both grandly cinematic and aggressively immediate.
Listen to Resodance: https://turmionkatilot.bfan.link/resodance
The strategic release of Resodance serves as the perfect fuel for the band's most massive headlining milestone to date.
On 24th October, tomorrow, TURMION KÄTILÖT will host their monumental "Colossal Disco" event at the legendary Helsinki Ice Hall (Helsingin Jäähalli).
Several thousand fans are set to pack the arena, ready to bring the ice-ring to a definitive boil.
To further support the new release, the band will take their legendary, high-octane live show across Europe in February 2027. The tour promises to bring the industrial dance floor to life, featuring a mix of brand-new tracks from Resodance alongside fan-favourite anthems.
Line up:
MC Raaka Pee - vocals
Master Bates - bass
Run-Q - keyboard
DQ - drums
Shag-U - vocals
Bobby Undertaker - guitar
Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turmion_katilot_official
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@turmion_katilot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turmionkatilot/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQtMLgHI32rJZO4ph6YMpbw
Tracklist:
1. Nostajat
2. Kunnioita
3. Pöytäviinaa Ja Pimeitä Naisia
4. Amon-Ra
5. Hallelujah!
6. Näe Minut
7. Lunastakaa
8. Karma
9. Levolle Laske
10. Teloitus
11. Raivotarjonta
12. In Our Dreams (to be continued 1)
Photo Credit: Scott Pinkston + Katie Pinkston of Silly Goose Media
St. Louis quartet dead7 — Jason Kozik [vocals], Dexter Greer [guitar], Tim Quinn [guitar], Stephen Salyer [bass], and Zach Guinn [drums] — returned last month with the video for new single 'Cannibal.'
Today, the band follow with the second of this two-single drop with 'Feels Like'.
Watch the visualiser here: https://youtu.be/r8yUTm16p3s
Stream the single here: https://bfan.link/feels-like-dead7
'Feels Like' is an anthem of self-empowerment and accountability. It opens with a starkly impactful, militaristic beat alongside spoken word-like vocals before erupting like a long-festering volcano.
"'Feels Like' goes along with the theme of navigating happiness," explains Kozik. "It's a song that defines the struggle a person may face when trying to accept who they are and how to be happy with themselves. It sometimes feels impossible when you've been in a negative headspace for so long. When it comes to being happy, the one person that may be holding you back is yourself."
dead7 temper thick guitar-driven grooves with entrancing electronics, ethereal keys, and evocative vocals. After amassing millions of streams and building buzz independently, the band's immersive vision underscored their full-length debut LP, LOVE WHAT YOU CAN WHILE YOU GOT SOMETHING LEFT TO LOVE (SharpTone Records).
Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival is back to lay its stake as The Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America with its biggest event yet, 13-16 May 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. 2026 brought a record-breaking 184,000 music fans and festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is ramping up the bands and experiences for next year.
The Sonic Temple 2027 lineup will have nearly 150 artists on 5 stages, led by:
Thursday, May 13: Blink-182, The Offspring, Turnstile
Friday, May 14: Iron Maiden, A Perfect Circle, Alice in Chains
Saturday, May 15: Falling in Reverse, A Day To Remember, Beartooth
Sunday, May 16: Korn, $UICIDEBOY$, Faith No More
The full music lineup for Sonic Temple 2027 is as follows:
Iron Maiden, Blink-182, Korn, Falling in Reverse, $UICIDEBOY$, Faith No More, A Perfect Circle, Alice in Chains, Turnstile, The Offspring, A Day To Remember, The Prodigy, Knocked Loose, The All-American Rejects, Beartooth, Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Till Lindemann: The Voice of Rammstein, Jimmy Eat World, Dayseeker, Primus, Seether, Mastodon, Sleeping With Sirens, Circa Survive, The Pretty Reckless, Poppy, Hot Mulligan, Ministry, Meshuggah, Bullet For My Valentine, In This Moment, Highly Suspect, Hollywood Undead, President, Ghostemane, The Warning, Insane Clown Posse, Clutch, Underoath, LOATHE, Sleep Theory, Sullivan King, Chad Gray: Voice of Mudvayne & HELLYEAH, Skid Row, Testament, Badflower, HANABIE., Waka Flocka Flame, Superheaven, Bowling For Soup, Imminence, 3OH!3, DRAIN, Gym Class Heroes, Switchfoot, We The Kings, Relient k, Fleshwater, Saosin, Violent Vira, Kim Dracula, GWAR, Forever The Sickest Kids, PeelingFlesh, Castle Rat, Steel Panther, Of Mice & Men, Crown The Empire, Boundaries, Carpenter Brut, Crowbar, Helmet, Blood Incantation, Palisades, Jutes, Fit For An Autopsy, After The Burial, Diggy Graves, Soulfly, The Paradox, Hot Milk, Fear Factory, Dirty Honey, The Black Dahlia Murder, Invent Animate, Ugly Kid Joe, SLOMOSA, Spite, Emmure, Rain City Drive, Demon Hunter, Cute Is What We Aim For, Shadows Fall, Sponge, Monolord, Her Last Sight, 10 Years, Lacuna Coil, 156/Silence, Escape The Fate, I See Stars, Snot, Spineshank, Vana, Shadow of Intent, Showing Teeth, The Color Morale, Madball, House of Protection, Nevertel, South Arcade, Point North, Nailbomb, Bear McCreary, Midnight, The Ataris, Wheatus, Green Lung, sace6, The Barbarians of California, OTEP, Nita Strauss, Kami Kehoe, Big Ass Truck I.E., Red, Thousand Below, CKY, Butcher Babies, If Not For Me, Unearth, Dry Kill Logic, Pain of Truth, Ho99o9, Dark Divine, Arankai, Allt, Sylosis, Impending Doom, Wolves At The Gate, Infected Rain, Secrets, Eyes Set To Kill, King 810, XCOMM, Sunborn, Silent Theory, Empty Shell Casing
Some of the special appearances and reunions at Sonic Temple 2027 include:
Iron Maiden: Run For Your Lives 50th Anniversary Tour
Faith No More: Rare U.S. reunion show
Beartooth: Hometown show
Circa Survive: Exclusive Ohio reunion show
Ministry: Farewell tour and final Columbus show
Meshuggah: 40th Anniversary
Ghostemane’s return to the stage
Skid Row: 40th Anniversary
Castle Rat: 1 of 2 U.S. Performances in 2027
Her Last Sight: U.S. Debut
Bear McCreary: An appearance from the legendary composer
Reunion shows from Forever the Sickest Kids, Palisades, Cute Is What We Aim For, The Color Morale and rare sets from Relient k, OTEP and Impending Doom
“Sonic Temple has become one of those special weekends where the whole rock community comes together,” says Chamie McCurry, General Manager of DWP. “We build each lineup to celebrate the artists who shaped this music, the bands driving it forward, and the next generation that will define it. There’s incredible energy in rock right now, and Sonic Temple reflects that. Columbus has embraced this festival in a way that means a lot to us, and we’re ready to give fans another unforgettable four days.”
In addition to music, art takes over the grounds at Sonic Temple every year. Towering art pillars showcase renowned visual artists, muralists onsite live paint Art Walls, and the Art Mart gives fans a curated marketplace to bring something one-of-a-kind home. Details about 2027 art programming will be announced soon.
All pass types—including Single Day and 4-day GA, GA Plus, VIP and Premium Experiences—are now available here for as low as $1 down on layaway, with over six months to pay in full. Premium experiences include Rock Royalty, a step above VIP, that takes fans inside the world of the Sonic Temple music artists with exclusive photo ops, curated memorabilia displays, and a luxury lounge environment. The Columbus Owners Club delivers the ultimate festival experience with access to the mainstage field and stadium seats, plus entry to the VIP Lounge, Rock Royalty Lounge, and the private COC Lounge—featuring air-conditioned indoor spaces, an elevated viewing deck, complimentary food and drinks, and premium restrooms.
Fans can also live the suite life in one of Historic Crew Stadium’s private suites—perfect for a party with your crew and an unforgettable view of the action. To reserve, fans can email Premium@ColumbusCrew.com.
A Sonic Temple student offer will be available in 2026, allowing those with a valid .edu address access to a $125 (all-in, fees included) Single-Day GA Stadium Pass via FEVO. For more details, visit https://www.gofevo.com/event/SonicTemple-StudentOffer.
DWP has again partnered with GOVX to offer specially priced Sonic Temple passes--including 4-day GA Stadium and Single Day GA Stadium--to military, nurses, firefighters, and police personnel who can verify their eligibility through GOVX.
Fans can book official Sonic Temple festival hotel and admission packages, which allow festival re-entry each day, via Jampack. In addition, Camping and Parking options are also available for purchase.
Danny Wimmer Presents contributes a portion of every pass sale to the DWP Foundation, supporting local nonprofits and charitable initiatives in the communities that host DWP festivals..
In 2025, DWP reinforced its long-term commitment to Columbus by announcing a five-year extension of its partnership with Historic Crew Stadium, securing Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival in Columbus through at least 2030. The agreement underscores DWP's continued investment in the region and the festival's growing role as a major economic and cultural driver, contributing tens of millions of dollars in economic activity while supporting local businesses, jobs and tourism. The festival draws rock and metal fans from across the country and the world, delivering a significant boost to the regional economy, benefiting hotels, restaurants, retailers, transportation providers and local businesses. Beyond its economic impact, the festival showcases Columbus on a national stage, strengthening the city's reputation as a premier destination for live music and entertainment.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
For more information on Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, visit:
Website: https://sonictemplefestival.com
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“With record attendance at this year’s festival, the enormous turn-out and vibes just cement the sense that Sonic Temple is fast becoming the spiritual home of metal in the US.”
— Metal Hammer
“With record-breaking attendance … and a lineup that read like a living archive of heavy music’s past, present, and future, Sonic Temple didn’t just return, it expanded its footprint as one of America’s most essential hard rock festivals.”
— Consequence
Sonic Temple 2026, photo: Sam Shapiro
Photo Credit: Mark Kidsley
Following their spectacular collaboration with Skindred’s Benji Webbe on 'More Of Us (Than There Are Of Them)', British alt-metal outfit Defences returns with their striking new single 'Death Of A Dream.' The track explores the bittersweet grief of relinquishing an old vision for the future, celebrating the liberation that comes with stepping fully into your own power.
Watch the video for 'Death Of A Dream' here: https://youtu.be/HXlGnC2lUCk
Stream the single here: https://defences.lnk.to/deathofadream
“Sometimes you have to allow an old dream to die to make space for a life that actually feels like yours,” explains vocalist Cherry Duesbury.
Blending the band’s signature melodic catchiness with nu metal and EDM influences, 'Death Of A Dream' lands squarely in the realm of Spiritbox, The Plot In You, and Bad Omens. The single perfectly sets the stage for Defences as they prepare for their upcoming UK tour alongside Future Palace this autumn, with a European run already in the works for 2027.
Catch the band on tour this autumn:
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
Singer Cherry Duesbury comments the theme of the song: "‘Death of a Dream’ is the product of laying some of my deepest desires and wishes to rest. It’s all about the difference between subconsciously leaving a dream behind and fully accepting that the path has closed, which is made exponentially harder when what you’re leaving behind is a future you once believed you wanted above all else. While there is real grief in that realisation, the whole point of this song is that self-actualisation is a violent, destructive act that is necessary to allow the creation of a new life from the ashes of an old one.
"The writing process for ‘Death of a Dream’ almost felt supernatural in how quickly and clearly the lyrics came to me, which is fitting given it was written on the summer solstice! “I get to decide how I wanna show up” was the first line I wrote and it wasn't just a hook, it was the thought the entire song grew from. It was almost as if my future self was telling me what I needed to hear in that moment following a total upheaval in my life and the birth of a new chapter. It was a refreshing change to stop thinking about how I reach self-acceptance and instead to start enjoying the fact that I had already achieved it. This whole song feels like a future version of myself telling me to stop searching for absolution, to choose myself, take up space and step into who I am. I can hear that voice telling me: “You’re already here, so start acting like it!”
Known for their eclectic blend of synth-heavy melodies and crushing riffs, fronted by the distinctive tones of singer Cherry Duesbury, Defences have taken modern metalcore to the next level. Across a decade, two EPs, and three LPs, themes of introspection, self-reflection, and inner strength remain front and centre - delivering self-acceptance-core at its finest.
The British group has built a formidable live reputation across the UK and Europe, sharing stages with RØRY, Future Palace, Trash Boat, and Redhook alongside selling out their own headline shows and landing major festival slots. With over 15 million streams to date and features across flagship streaming playlists, Defences continue their steady rise.
Defences are:
Cherry Duesbury - Vocals
William Young - Keys, Vocals
Calum Wilmot - Guitar
Owen Hughes-Holland - Bass
Kyle Parke - Drums
Defences online:
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