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“…each piece offers an abundance of sounds and textures woven into intense and complicated arrangements…” – Decibel Magazine

Decibel Magazine is hosting an exclusive stream of Haze, Cacophony, And White Light, the intense third…

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Sensory Records presents the compelling eponymous debut from THOMAS MILLER’S LAZARUS EFFECT, the new venture from the former founding Symphony X bassist.

Thomas Miller started his music career in central New Jersey and played in…

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Watch/stream DOWN’s “Blood Oath” video HERE.

American heavy metal icons DOWN will unleash their long-awaited new studio album, Volume V, on November 20th via Nuclear Blast Records!

DOWN was never just a band. It’s…

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Watch/stream FERVENCE’s “Zenith” HERE. 

Texas-based progressive metalcore outfit and recent Metal Blade Records signees FERVENCE will release their Constructs full-length October 16th.

Inspired by bands like Deftones, Architects, and Silent Planet, the FERVENCE sound is…

“…a chilling, cinematic soundtrack addressing some of humanity’s greatest fears.” – Everything Is Noise

Everything Is Noise is hosting the exclusive video premiere for “The Hunter,” the ominous new single from Oakland, California-based cinematic synthwave act S.C.R.A.M. The track/video arrive…

“It’s gritty, battle-scarred and snotty with a Velvet Underground-meets-trash rock vibe…” – Decibel Magazine

Decibel Magazine is hosting the exclusive premiere of “Speed Of Light,” from new Brooklyn-based avant rock collective EXP, the third track previewing the band’s eponymous…

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Decibel Magazine is hosting the exclusive video premiere of “Bodies Dragged To Sunlight,” from Chicago-based sludge metal outfit SHRINEBURNER. The track is found on the band’s monolithic debut album, Hymns Of Despair, nearing release…

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Gore metal pioneers EXHUMED are pleased to announce the second leg of their North American tour this Fall! The Redder Asphalt Tour 2026 tour  will commence on November 7th and run through December 6th. Support will…

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Illinois thrash titans MISFIRE are pleased to unleash their new video for “Born To Die.” The ferocious track comes by way of the band’s Product Of The Environment full-length out now on MNRK Heavy. Directed by…

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New Noise Magazine is hosting an exclusive stream of The Enigmatic, the debut EP from Chicago-based ensemble AFROFUTURISTICS, ahead of its release this Friday.

The AFROFUTURISTICS ensemble blends the idioms of cosmic jazz fusion…

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“Hell Is Evil” is the latest single from the Bay Area’s favorite grindcore faction, DEATHGRAVE. Now playing at no Clean Singing, the track comes off the record of the same name, set for release on…

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Watch/stream GRADIENCE’s “Undone” HERE.

“Undone” is the latest single from Danish metal outfit, GRADIENCE. The track appears on the band’s debut full-length, Anomaly, set for release on September 4th via Metal Blade Records.

Issues…

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Everything Is Noise is currently streaming, Prosthetic Memories, the stunning new full-length from Chicago-based instrumental power trio, COYOTE MAN. The premiere comes on the eve of the record’s official release Friday, August 14th.

Members…

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Decibel Magazine is currently streaming “Exodus,” the latest single from black metal project, ENCASEMENT. The track comes off ENCASEMENT’s eponymous debut full-length, set for release on September 4th through a joint venture between…

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Watch/stream HARLOTT’s “The Joyful Stain” HERE.

“The Joyful Stain” is the latest single from long-running Australian thrashers, HARLOTT. The track appears on the band’s upcoming Exsequiis full-length, set for release on September 11th via…

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DAVID CARESS is an enigmatic new venture from Dallas Seger, founder of Maine-based alternative metal trio Manic Abraxas and owner/luthier of Seger Guitars, created to investigate vast new realms of sound.

Much like the first pinpoints…

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Later this week, Los Angeles-based eclectic rock alchemists SPIRIT IN THE ROOM will return to the road supporting Down and Helmet! The Strap It Down tour begins on August 15th in Atlanta, Georgia and closes on…

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Watch/stream RAM’s “Ghost Emperor” HERE. 

Swedish heavy metal titans RAM will release their new full-length, titled Against, on October 9th through Metal Blade Records.

It has been nearly seven years since The Throne Within…

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Following the 20 Buck Spin release of her intense sixth solo LP, Andros Insidium, in April, LEILA ABDUL-RAUF continues to support the album live, announcing a run of East Coast North American tour dates this…

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Decibel Magazine is currently streaming “Upset The Grave” from Santa Fe death metallers, STREET TOMBS. The scalding new hymn comes off the band’s Existence Is Corruption full-length, set for release on August 21st via Carbonized…