In short, what didn't fit anywhere else. New albums, changes in band lineups. Nothing escapes us! But don't expect gossip, only official news.
THE GEMS are on their way to the top! With Gravity the Swedish trio reveals a new single off their sophomore album, Year Of The Snake (out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records). Electrifying and ambitious, THE GEMS invite Tommy Johansson (Majestica, ex-Sabaton) onto the 80s-inspired track, adding a new dimension to their ever-so-catchy style with the...
French thrash metal outfit DEATHRAW has unveiled their second single, Riot, from their debut EP "Reduced to Ashes", released on February 13, 2026.
The departure of Alissa White-Gluz from Arch Enemy was without debate one of the most significant metal events of late 2025. After eleven years at the helm of one of the biggest extreme metal brands of today, Alissa decided to take a step that was neither sudden nor easy – but, in her own words, inevitable.
The Catalan scene has a new discovery. ARIEN, formed in 2024 around frontman Pol Font, bring a fresh blend of pop-punk, alternative rock, and subtle electronic elements. Their music is built on strong emotional depth, personal expression, and an authentic sound that balances fragility with energy. The lineup is completed by drummer Gerard Floriach...
Frontman of Canadian pop-punk icons Sum 41, Deryck Whibley, opened up in a new interview about life after the band's definitive end. Sum 41 played their final concert in January 2025 in Toronto, and Whibley now says that closing this chapter came naturally — though not without a long internal struggle.
The Finnish dark metal band Horizon of Aeons are set to release their debut album, Timeless Forms of Desolation, on 29 May 2026 via Inverse Records. The single 'Kairos', is unleashed today and it's available on all streaming services.
EVERGREY, Gothenburg's masterminds of melancholia, offer up another outburst of beautiful darkness and turn their inner fire into something unstoppable: their intense fifteenth album, Architects Of A New Weave, will be released on June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records, just days before the band takes the stage as special guest to the undisputed kings of...
In the camp of the Swedish melodic-death icons, things are boiling, and the digital silence on their profiles has finally been replaced by brutal reality. After ARCH ENEMY completely erased their past from social media and shrouded themselves in black, they released a mysterious reel with just one thing shining through: 2026.
Nežfaleš, one of the most distinctive bands on the Czech punk-rock scene, are returning five years after the successful album Šminky padlejch královen with a brand-new studio record titled Dávka štěstí. The album contains twelve tracks that offer an energetic cocktail of Nežfaleš's signature punk rock with a clear imprint of the present day....
Finnish band Dreadsunshine released a new single Metamorfoosi. The featuring artists on this track include Dr. Placebo, Satu Guru & Elisa Cardinali. This time lyrics are written in Finnish. The single was released in cooperation with Secret Entertainment on February 5th 2026.
Helsinki-based drama metal band Gothony, founded in 1993, released a new single accompanied by a music video. Their debut album came out two years ago, and in 2025 the band reissued their demo from 1995. Now it's time to bring fresh music to the drama metal audience once again.
Serpent Gates, the bold new torchbearer of traditional heavy metal, will release their debut album, The Veil of Darkness, on February 20th. The central Finnish band's showcase of heavy metal prowess has been a dream for decades. But it is only in recent years that their passionate approach to music combined with hard work has made their...