Kamelot have shared a new track called “Godlike Alchemy.” That song will appear on their new album, “Dark Asylum,” which will be out on August 28. Singer Tommy Karevik said the following:

“This song encapsulates the overarching theme of the ‘Dark Asylum.’ What if you don’t need to look outside of yourself to find peace and happiness… What if you already possess the power you need to heal and create the reality you want to see? What if we are all magical, powerful beings with unlimited potential? It’s a mind boggling thought…”

Agnostic Front will be hitting the road with Béton Armé and Restraining Order in October. Here's where you can catch them:

10/10 Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse
10/11 Huntington, WV – West Edge Factory
10/12 Columbus, OH – Ace Of Cups
10/13 Lakewood, OH – Mahall’s
10/14 Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
10/15 Syracuse, NY – The Song & Dance
10/16 Cheshire, CT – Counterweight Brewing

Jimmy Eat World and The Format will be teaming up for a big show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA on November 7. The concert will see Jimmy Eat World performing “Bleed American” in full for its 25th anniversary and The Format performing “Dog Problems” in full for its 20th anniversary.

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Smirk has premiered a new video for his song “Going Off To Die.” That track appears on his latest album “Speculative Fiction.” Smirk commented:

“The video drops you into a small, strange, and surreal world where -for some reason- I’m playing the Pope. We never wanted the character to have one fixed meaning; he just felt like the right real world character to drop into this tiny handmade world as everything around him slowly falls apart.”

Set Your Goals have announced the dates for their “Mutiny!” 20th anniversary tour. Here’s where you can catch them:

With The Warriors (“War Is Hell” set), Restraining Order, and Stateside:

10/01 Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
10/02 Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church
10/03 New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
10/04 Boston, MA – The Sinclair

With I Am The Avalanche, Doomsday, Bad World, and Giveaway:

12/17 Los Angeles, CA – The Regent
12/18 Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
12/19 Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
12/20 San Jose, CA – The Ritz

On another note, Set Your Goals have also launched pre-orders for a new 7 inch featuring two new songs, “Accelerate” and “Big Couch.” You can find a lyric video for “Accelerate” below.

The band commented:

“‘Mutiny!‘ turned 20 years old this year! We’re very excited to announce that we will be playing some shows to celebrate the occasion. These songs still mean a great deal to us, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to still be sharing them with all of you two decades later.

We are also proud to announce the release of our two new songs, “Accelerate” and “Big Couch.” We are releasing 7″ vinyl with both songs available on an exclusive pre-order color available now, and another “tour only” colorway that will be available at these shows, so come join us for this very special celebration of old and new music. We hope to see you there!”

Frozen Crown have shared an official video for their new song “Reborn.” That track will appear on their new album, “The Legend Of The Six Kings,” which will be out on October 2. Drummer Niso Tomasini said the following:

“‘Reborn’ continues the narrative arc begun with ‘The One,’ with bright light manifesting a rebirth after dark. As Samwise Gamgee said, ‘Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it will shine out the clearer.’ On this track, vocalist Giada ‘Jade’ Etro’s voice takes some melancholic shades in the verses that find a great contrast in the powerful and cheerful anthemic choruses, running on a more straightforward, hard-and-heavy-inspired rhythm. In the video clip, our director Raoul Noise captured the band’s new dark fantasy aesthetic on a clear white background, embracing the theme of frost while keeping Frozen Crown’s signature live-performance approach, showing the energy and the alchemy between the band members.”

Judiciary have announced a new EP titled "Stalagmite Angels.” The effort will be available on September 4 and it will feature the following tracks:

01. “Wall Of Skulls“
02. “Sanguine Reality“
03. “Hymns Of A Calcified Warpath“
04. “Soul Sutra“
05. “Death Knell“

Drummer Austin Looney commented:

“The goal with this EP was a hard reset, but we also wanted to chill the fuck out a bit, have fun, and do something that felt true to the four of us. We wanted time to reconfigure things and let the music come naturally–temper this new mindset that we’ve adopted post-‘Flesh + Blood.‘”

Vocalist Jake Collinson continued:

“90s hardcore and hardcore in general is always gonna be our natural inclination, but it manifests with different elements not only from song to song but within each song. Whether that’s Dying Breed or Cannibal Corpse or Crowbar or Machine Head or any number of other influences that any one of us may have, it all manifests in our work, and through our individual and collective lenses. With this EP, we transformed those ideas into the Judiciary approach.”

A video for the first single, “Wall Of Skulls,” can be found below. The band added the following about that track:

“[It’s] a monument to a new era of Judiciary that stands on the foundation of our past. It’s an ode to hardcore and the underground scene that we know and love—it’s what made us who we are today. And though we’ve ventured into different realms of heavy music since Judiciary began, every single time we return with new skulls to add to our little slice of the underground.”

Silverstein, Story Of The Year, Stand Atlantic, and Footballhead have announced a fall U.S. tour. Here's the dates:

11/16 Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
11/17 Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
11/18 Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
11/19 Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento
11/21 Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
11/22 Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
11/24 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
11/25 Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
11/28 Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
11/29 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
12/01 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
12/02 Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
12/04 Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
12/05 Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
12/08 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
12/09 Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
12/11 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
12/12 New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
12/13 Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues Boston

Dead Poet Society and Honey Revenge will be hitting the road on a co-headlining tour this fall. Hunny and Broadside will open. Here's the dates:

10/23 San Diego, CA – House of Blues
10/24 Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
10/25 Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theater
10/27 Dallas, TX – House of Blues
10/28 Houston, TX – House of Blues
10/30 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
10/31 Tampa, FL – Orpheum
11/02 Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl
11/03 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Heaven
11/05 Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
11/06 Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
11/07 Worcester, MA – Palladium
11/08 Allentown, PA – Archer
11/10 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
11/11 Cleveland, OH – Globe Iron
11/12 Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe
11/15 Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
11/17 Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
11/18 Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell @ The Complex
11/20 Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
11/21 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
11/22 Seattle, WA – The Showbox
11/24 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
11/25 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues

When we started writing god save the nurse, I knew the visual concept would be pretty easy. This song is personal; it's a dedication and a thank-you to my favourite people. I grew up around hospitals because my mum was an emergency nurse (and, honestly, I injured myself a lot). I already had so much respect for the profession, but the last few years watching healthcare workers around the world battle through unimaginable atrocities, still choosing to help others while those in power stayed apathetic. They are literally the backbone of society.

Sonically, bringing Brooklyn Wilson on board as our guitarist has completely taken the project to a new level too. We're driving towards heavier riffs, harsher drums, and more dramatic production from Alex Berger. Brooklyn and I went into this track trying to avoid the usual structures, and I think we've really found our sound. We've been lucky enough to be inspired by so many diverse artists this year; I just came back from writing in South Korea with some new skills, supporting such creative acts like Paledusk, and Brooklyn has still got creatives like Poppy and BMTH in heavy rotation. It all fed into this one.

The Concept: Clinical, Edgy, and Boss Battle Ready

For the music video, I started with imagery around the medical theme. I wanted the background to feel clinical to suit the song, but also look a little rough, almost like a bunker. That felt reflective of the kind of environments medical workers are having to operate through every single day. I created a mood board to pull all these themes together, mixing the sterile hospital vibes with the "boss battle" imagery that's become a bit of a motif throughout our music. I wanted it to feel like you're stepping into an arena where the nurses are the heroes.

Like most independent artists, our budget is limited. So we had to get creative. Brooklyn had her Osmo Pocket handy, and we decided to just go for it in the stairwell of my apartment building. No fancy studio, no expensive rentals, just us, a tiny camera, a lot of dust inhalation and some hilarious commentary. But we didn't go in blind. I spent time watching YouTube tutorials on angles and framing, making sure I knew exactly what playthroughs we needed on the day. We shot the entire thing in just under two hours, right before we had to run off to another show. It was chaotic, but honestly, that energy kind of made it.

Once we had all the footage, I took it home and did a rough edit to pull out all the usable content. Then I sent it over to Midnite Media for colour grading and the proper edit. And was just in awe because they really elevated the look. They gave it that tough, metal-looking energy and added some lighting edits that gave the whole thing way more drive and movement. It went from a stairwell shoot to something that actually looks like it belongs in a heavy rotation.

god save the nurse is proof that you don't need a massive budget to make something fun. You just need a clear vision, a bit of resourcefulness, and some patience to match your creative goals. 

This one's for the nurses. And honestly? Just like our other tracks, this one is for the alt nerds who love to rage!

PENI PARKER

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Andy LaRocque has exited King Diamond's band. The group will continue with Gus G. (Firewind) on guitar.

King Diamond commented on LaRocque’s departure:

“After 40 years King Diamond the band and Andy La Rocque have mutually decided to part ways.

Looking back, we do so with nothing but pride, gratitude, and respect for everything we have achieved together.

All the countless memories we have created along the way are forever.

Our friendship and respect for each other will always remain the same, and we all sincerely wish each other the absolute best for the future!”

He also discussed recruiting Gus:

“King Diamond here.

It’s a Big Honor for me to Welcome Gus G. as our new guitarist, who will compose with us, record with us and tour with us in the future.

Gus will still continue with all his current projects, Firewind, Solo Project etc.

No restrictions, just careful planning.
We are already working with Gus and I simply can’t wait for you to hear all the new King Diamond music with him playing guitar on it!!!

STAY HEAVY

King”

Cartel will be releasing a new album, titled “Learning How To Cope,” on September 18. Frontman Will Pugh commented:

“This music saved me. It helped me reconnect with empathy, with community and with the idea that everybody belongs. That ethos – honesty, openness, and taking care of your people – is what this record is built on. It feels different, but it still feels like Cartel.”

Two singles, “Deadbeat Drag” and “Shirts & Skins,” can be found below. Pugh added the following about the latter track:

“We’re way past the point of being able to sit back and just provide the safe space that people can go and get away from everything. Society has been doing that long enough and not having difficult conversations – and that’s just kind of over. If you’re not going to say something now, when are you ever going to fucking say something?”

Tokyo Rose have released a new EP titled "Never Say Die.” Vocalist Ryan Dominguez commented:

“If Morpheus unplugged Neo from the Matrix and instead plugged him into my Walkman in 1999, it’d sound like our new EP. Equal parts MTV nostalgia, rhythmic futurism, and Jersey jug handle jurisprudence, Never Say Die is the result of old friends reconnecting over the white-hot embers of a fire that never went out.”

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Bayside have released a new EP titled “Proxima Centauri b.” That effort includes the following songs:

01. “Battle Scars”
02. “Blame it on Bad Luck”
03. “A Call To Arms”
04. “The Wrong Way”
05. “Already Gone”

The opening track is a b-side from the “Killing Time” sessions. You can find that single below:

Major League have premiered a new song titled “Heavenly Hell.” The band commented:

“‘Heavenly Hell’ was born out of patience and transparency. The patience to allow yourself to grow and the transparency to share that growth in meeting people where they are. When we first began talking again after 13 years, the only clear goal we had was to be friends again. And as much as I’d like to think music was never on the table, I think truthfully it never really left the table to begin with. We always felt like we were meant to do this together. This song is proof.”

From First To Last have shared a lyric video for their new single “Your Name In Red Ink.” Singer Lil Lotus said the following:

“We are excited to drop our first song off the EP and announce we are working with Fearless. ‘Your Name in Red Ink’ is a good blend of all the different stuff I love about FFTL — plus new and old screamo/emo. I am really excited to see how everyone receives it.”

The HU have shared an official video for their new song “Horsemen” That track appears on their new album, “HUN,” which is out now. The band said the following:

“’Horsemen’ is inspired by the legendary Mongolian warriors who once rode across much of the known world. These warriors were known for their discipline, intelligence, courage, and incredible skill. They were called the ‘Army of the Heavens’ because of their unmatched mobility and strength. This song celebrates their spirit and honors the qualities that made them legendary. It’s a reminder that true power comes from discipline, wisdom, and unity.”

Meshuggah have released remastered versions of “Destroy Erase Improve” and “Catch Thirtythree.” The updated albums are available on vinyl, CD digipack, and digitally.

Mac Sabbath have booked some headlining shows for this October. Here's where you can catch them:

With Clownvis Presley and Alyson Anomaly:

10/21 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
10/22 Houston, TX – Bad Astronaut
10/23 New Orleans, LA – La Tipitina’s
10/24 Birmingham, AL – Workplay
10/25 Greenville, SC – Radio Room

With Descartes A Kant and Alyson Anomaly:

10/30 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen
10/31 Destin, FL – Club LA

Windwaker have shared an official video for their new song “closer.” That track will appear on their new album, “smile, you’re on camera,” which will be out on October 23. The band said the following:

“‘closer‘ is an allegory for the struggles of being in a band dealing with rejection, self-doubt, and the resilience in spite of that to keep going with something you’ve given everything to. It’s a message for all to keep trying and strive further toward their goals. This song is the first on the album to highlight a point in life where you have to make the heavy decision to either jump ship and pivot toward a ‘normal life’ or to keep sacrificing in favor of something you’ve invested so much into.”

“smile, you’re on camera” Track Listing:

01. “low“
02. “closer“
03. “click.” (feat. RinRin)
04. “do or die“
05 – “dna“
06. “burn“
07. “victory lap“
08. “lie to me“
09. “wait for me“
10. “loser” (feat. Mikaila Delgado of Yours Truly)
11. “overlord“
12. “some days“