BAND SPOTLIGHTS
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- 2026-08-15
Insipidus – “Nearest Dusk” Review: Progressive Death Metal From the Darker Side of Denver
Denver trio Insipidus return with “Nearest Dusk,” a full-length progressive death metal album built on atmosphere, restraint and slow-burning heaviness rather than constant intensity.
Read band article → - 2026-06-01
Kurt Jones – “Go Little Teeny” Review: A Distinctive New Release
Kurt Jones brings a highly personal and distinctive sound to “Go Little Teeny,” an experimental single that stands apart from the modern mainstream with unconventional character and engaging immediacy.
Read band article → - 2026-08-07
Neverfade – “Children of Húrin” Review: Finnish Heavy Metal Meets Tolkien’s Darkest Epic
Tampere heavy metal quintet Neverfade release “Children of Húrin,” their third single of 2026 — a Tolkien-inspired epic built on soaring vocals, twin guitars and monumental choirs.
Read band article → - 2026-08-13
COLEPITZ – “End of Everything” & “The Living Dead” Review: A 17-Year Silence Turned Into a Statement of Intent
After 17 years away, Maine alternative metal band COLEPITZ return with “End of Everything” and “The Living Dead” — not a reunion, but a continuation, mixed by Sky Van Hoff and co-written with Grammy winner Dave Gutter.
Read band article → - 2026-08-13
Killing Suzy – “Everybody Dies, Darling!” Review: Gothic Metal, Dark Rock and a Sound Built to Live
Cologne’s Killing Suzy blend 90s Gothic Metal with modern Dark Rock on “Everybody Dies, Darling!” — heavy guitars, atmospheric keys and a vocal performance that moves from fragile to forceful.
Read band article → - 2026-08-13
Love The Hate – “Say Goodbye To The Past” Review: Gulf Coast Active Rock With Purpose
Gulf Coast active rock band Love The Hate return with “Say Goodbye To The Past – Radio Edit,” a modern rock anthem about transformation, resilience and leaving the past behind.
Read band article → - 2026-08-13
Barriers – “ASPHYXIATED” Review: Australia’s Modern Metal Underground Finds a New Force
Adelaide/Melbourne quartet Barriers combine crushing modern metal, post-metal atmosphere and hardcore intensity on “ASPHYXIATED,” a track built on contrast rather than constant aggression.
Read band article → - 2026-08-10
Between Nothing Return With Heavier New Single "No Heaven Here"
Polish melodic death metal band Between Nothing return with "No Heaven Here," a heavier new single combining aggressive riffs, soaring melodies and modern metal intensity.
Read band article → - 2026-08-09
EPIC NELSON – "Beach Fever" Review: A High-Energy Summer Rock Escape from the Bay Area
Bay Area rockers EPIC NELSON, led by founder and vocalist Eric Nelson, deliver sunshine, freedom and arena-sized hooks on their infectious new single "Beach Fever."
Read band article → - 2026-08-06
Nuwera – "Slaves" Review: A Powerful New Voice in Modern Heavy Metal from Lebanon
Lebanon's Nuwera preview their 2026 debut album A New Era with "Slaves" — groove-driven modern heavy metal about the invisible chains of conformity, produced by Bassem Daouk.
Read band article → - 2026-08-06
NURCRY Review: Spain's Rising Heavy Metal Force Builds Unstoppable Momentum
Formed in 2021, Spanish heavy metal band NURCRY combines classic influences with modern production, tours alongside Iron Savior and Jelusick, and delivers music written for the live stage.
Read band article → - 2026-08-06
APEX BEAR – "Child of the Night" Review: An All-Star Debut in Melodic Heavy Metal
APEX BEAR debut with "Child of the Night" — a cinematic melodic heavy, power and symphonic metal anthem featuring Rob Lundgren, Joel Hoekstra, Laura Scarborough, Rich Gray and Fabio Alessandrini.
Read band article → - 2026-08-04
AS-33 – "Lay With You" Review: Emotion and Modern Hard Rock Power From South Carolina
South Carolina trio AS-33 combine emotional songwriting with polished musicianship on new single "Lay With You" — melodic modern hard rock for fans of Chevelle and Three Days Grace.
Read band article → - 2026-08-04
Fox Maple – "One Before We Go" Review: Heartfelt Americana From Florida
Florida singer-songwriter Fox Maple blends blues rock, alt-country and Americana on "One Before We Go" — an honest, melody-driven highlight from her album Last of the Lost.
Read band article → - 2026-08-02
Paradise in Fear – "The Hollow King" Review: German Metalcore Debut With Cinematic Weight
German modern metalcore outfit Paradise in Fear introduce their dark vision with debut single "The Hollow King" — massive riffs, haunting melodies and relentless breakdowns from Wuppertal.
Read band article → - 2026-08-01
Magnadur – "Land of Snow" Review: Finnish Melodic Death Metal Turns Darker
Finnish melodic death metal project Magnadur returns with "Land of Snow", released July 31, 2026 — a darker, heavier preview of the upcoming EP "Blackened by the Cold".
Read band article → - 2026-08-01
Bury The Liar – "Suffer" Review: German Modern Metalcore With Emotional Weight
German modern metalcore outfit Bury The Liar unleash "Suffer" — massive riffs, crushing breakdowns and atmospheric passages built around broken trust and betrayal.
Read band article → - 2026-08-01
Lost Legacy – "In the Name of Freedom" Review: Bronx Power Metal Veterans Continue Their Legacy
Bronx power metal veterans Lost Legacy have spent over twenty-five years refining melodic power metal with a thrash edge — and "In the Name of Freedom" captures that legacy in full.
Read band article → - 2026-08-01
Rebel Rose – "Don't Panic!" Single Review: Swiss Hard Rock With a Fearless Message
Swiss hard rock project Rebel Rose return with "Don't Panic!" — driving riffs, commanding female vocals and an empowering message, produced by Reto Burrell and previewing their upcoming 2026 album.
Read band article → - 2026-08-01
MODULES – "We Won't Break" Single Review: Puerto Rico's Modern Metal Force Returns Stronger Than Ever
Puerto Rican modern metal outfit MODULES return with "We Won't Break" — crushing riffs, precise rhythmic transitions and emotionally charged vocals that place the band among the Caribbean's most promising metalcore acts.
Read band article → - 2026-08-01
Magma Rise – The Window With Darkness Behind 7" Vinyl Single Review
Hungarian doom metal veterans Magma Rise return with a new 7-inch vinyl single featuring two brand-new tracks — crushing heaviness, haunting atmosphere and emotionally charged songwriting, already rated 9/10 by HammerWorld Magazine.
Read band article → - 2026-07-31
KISSIN' DYNAMITE – Self-Titled Album Review
KISSIN' DYNAMITE celebrate the end of an era and the start of an independent future with their upcoming self-titled album, out September 2026 on their own Dynamite Records.
Read band article → - 2026-07-30
Escapeinout – No Time Single Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews Escapeinout's crushing new single "No Time" featuring Flavio Burtone — the first glimpse of the Italian extreme metal band's concept album The Age of Collapse.
Read band article → - 2026-07-30
DEAD/ASLEEP – Self-Titled Debut EP Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews DEAD/ASLEEP's explosive self-titled debut EP — a modern hard rock statement from members of Drowning Pool, Fire From The Gods, Flyleaf, Live and Crobot.
Read band article → - 2026-07-28
To no Reveal – No One Talks Anymore Album Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews To no Reveal's debut album No One Talks Anymore — a Belgian duo reviving the raw, uncompromising spirit of early '90s death metal.
Read band article → - 2026-07-27
The LJC Project – Perpetual Cool Album Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews The LJC Project's new album Perpetual Cool — classic hard rock spirit, memorable guitar work and genuine performances from the U.S. band led by Larry Campanella. Rating 4.5/5.
Read band article → - 2026-07-26
Dark Ballet – Twisted Truth Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews Dark Ballet's Twisted Truth — a cinematic metal journey through deception and illusion from the Mexico–USA collaboration led by Jeff Moore and Crystal D. Moore.
Read band article → - 2026-07-25
d'ARC – Rise of the Molten Citadelites Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews d'ARC's Rise of the Molten Citadelites — Irish musician Alexander Cole's latest journey through cinematic dark ambient, experimental electronics and extreme metal atmospheres.
Read band article → - 2026-07-24
ISVIDD – The Cliffside Cry Single Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews ISVIDD's haunting new single The Cliffside Cry — a melancholic atmospheric black metal statement from Sweden built on icy melodies, immersive mood and heartfelt songwriting.
Read band article → - 2026-07-23
Robert Hatcher – Subliminal Criminal Single Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews Robert Hatcher's thought-provoking new single Subliminal Criminal — a classic-rock-rooted meditation on consumerism and the subtle forces shaping modern thinking.
Read band article → - 2026-07-23
Asylum Road – Desolate Single Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews Asylum Road's crushing new single Desolate — a groove-driven modern metal statement from Northern Ireland ahead of the band's upcoming third release.
Read band article → - 2026-07-20
Ecco Tenebris – Broken Eyes Single Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews Ecco Tenebris' new single Broken Eyes — a cinematic modern metal statement blending crushing riffs, progressive songwriting, and powerful vocal contrasts from the Miami-based conceptual project.
Read band article → - 2026-07-17
IMPERIUM – Exodus Unknown Album Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews IMPERIUM's new album Exodus Unknown — a hard-hitting slab of London-forged heavy/thrash metal packed with crushing riffs, driving grooves and relentless energy.
Read band article → - 2026-07-17
Dead Villains – Dead Villians EP Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews Dead Villains' new five-track EP Dead Villians — a fierce blend of alternative metal, punk energy and modern rock from the UK underground.
Read band article → - 2026-07-15
Ephraim – This Map Ends in Black Water Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews Ephraim's This Map Ends in Black Water, an ambitious progressive metal and deathcore release featuring impressive musicianship, dynamic songwriting, and powerful vocals.
Read band article → - 2026-07-15
ZOMBEE – Wicked Game Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews ZOMBEE's powerful interpretation of Chris Isaak's classic Wicked Game. A melodic rock cover filled with emotion, strong vocals, and impressive musicianship.
Read band article → - 2026-07-15
Winds of Winter Review – Blackened Death Metal Rising from Germany
Metal Madness Weekly reviews Winds of Winter, a German blackened death metal band combining dark atmospheres, brutal vocals, progressive musicianship and haunting melodies.
Read band article → - 2026-07-15
XANA – Children’s Merch Dystopia Review
Metal Madness Weekly reviews XANA's Children's Merch Dystopia, a bold alternative rock release blending Japanese rock influences, conceptual storytelling and artistic originality.
Read band article → - 2026-07-14
Angel of Decadence – Mexico’s Rising Force in Symphonic Black Metal
Guadalajara's Angel of Decadence blend symphonic black metal, gothic atmosphere and cinematic songwriting on their new single Carmilla. Read the full feature on Metal Madness Weekly.
Read band article → - 2026-07-13
Wolvera – Modern Heavy Metal Power from Texas
Texas heavy metal band Wolvera delivers powerful riffs, excellent musicianship and modern metal energy on their EP To All That Enter Here. Read the full review on Metal Madness Weekly.
Read band article → - 2026-07-12
OCTOHAWK: Progressive Metal Without Boundaries
Exclusive Metal Madness Weekly interview with Christian Schei of Norwegian progressive metal band Octohawk — on their sound, the meaning behind new single ‘Samsara’, influences, songwriting and what's coming next.
Read band article → - 2026-07-11
YAUTJA DOMINION — A New Vision For Cinematic Music
Finnish producer Tomi Perrakoski and German composer Derek Wolfstein launch YAUTJA DOMINION, an ambitious cinematic music project debuting with “Hunt Begins” on August 7, 2026.
Read band article → - 2026-07-11
September Mourning Returns With A Haunting New Take On “You Oughta Know”
Emily Lazar and September Mourning transform Alanis Morissette's classic into a darker, heavier, cinematic alternative metal statement.
Read band article → - 2026-07-11
Mickey Lyxx Unleashes Powerful New Heavy Metal Anthem “Caporetto”
Long Island guitarist Mickey Lyxx returns with another hard-hitting release, combining masterful guitar work, powerful vocals and classic heavy metal spirit.
Read band article → - 2026-07-11
Edik San Pushes Musical Boundaries With The Cinematic Metal Opera “Pour Edgar Poe”
Belgian composer Edik San combines opera, industrial metal, EDM and gothic storytelling into one of the year's most unique releases.
Read band article → - 2026-07-10
Breakthrough Even — “Where I Belong”: Atlanta Twin Brothers Deliver Their Boldest Metal/Rock Statement Yet
Atlanta twin brothers Breakthrough Even return with new single ‘Where I Belong’ — a full-vocal metal/rock track featuring Jaali that pushes the duo's songwriting into heavier, more confident territory. Out July 10, 2026.
Read band article → - 2026-07-09
ÅHM — “Memorial Garden”: Swedish Duo Channel In Utero-Era Nirvana Into Atmospheric New Single
Swedish duo ÅHM return with new single ‘Memorial Garden’ — a track built on the raw energy of Nirvana's In Utero era with shades of Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains, recorded live without a click to preserve a natural, human feel.
Read band article → - 2026-07-09
In Ad HomineM — “Toda Mi Ira”: Chilean Power Trio Unleashes Debut Album “Entre Fuego y Sombras”
Chilean power trio In Ad HomineM step out of the shadows with debut album ‘Entre Fuego y Sombras’ and single ‘Toda Mi Ira’ — raw, riff-driven metal forged on the Valparaíso coast by three musicians reborn from the ashes of Krudo.
Read band article → - 2026-07-09
Whitefield — “Desecration & Havoc”: Munich Trio Push Blackened Melodic Death Metal Into Modern Warfare
Munich-based blackened melodic death metal trio Whitefield follow their debut with new single ‘Desecration & Havoc’ — 200 BPM, drone-warfare themes and radio-comms spoken word bridging raw black metal atmosphere with modern melodic death.
Read band article → - 2026-07-08
Magnadur Returns With a New Era: “Blackened by the Cold” EP Arrives December 18, 2026
Finnish melodic death metal band Magnadur step into darker, blackened territory with new EP ‘Blackened by the Cold’ — out December 18, 2026. German metal veteran Derek Wolfstein joins on guitar and drums alongside vocalist and songwriter Tomi Perrakoski.
Read band article → - 2026-07-08
Inconvenience — “Roses”: Italian Modern Metalcore Turns Darker and More Emotional
Italian modern metalcore band Inconvenience unveil ‘Roses’, the second chapter of their upcoming 2027 album — heavy guitar riffs meet ambient electronic textures and icy female harmonies, for fans of Bad Omens, Architects and Falling in Reverse.
Read band article → - 2026-07-08
Octohawk — “Samsara”: Norwegian Progressive Sludge Rises Again
Norwegian progressive/sludge/melodic metal band Octohawk return with new single ‘Samsara’, out now — lead-heavy riffs, synth-driven atmospheres and explosive drumming from one of the most compelling names in the Nordic heavy underground.
Read band article → - 2026-07-07
Soul Protocol — “Repeat Command”: Ukrainian Industrial Metal Sharpens Its Edge
Ukrainian industrial metal project Soul Protocol follows debut single ‘We Never Know’ with new track ‘Repeat Command’ — heavy guitar riffs, mechanical rhythms and dark electronic textures leading toward the upcoming EP ‘Operational State’.
Read band article → - 2026-07-07
I Tend the Light — “Now You Are Dangerous”: A Cinematic Post-Rock Adventure from Sheffield
Sheffield-based solo project I Tend the Light — the creative outlet of Winslow Wake — releases new single ‘Now You Are Dangerous’, a cinematic post-rock adventure fusing doom, sludge, post-metal, blackgaze and drone with synths and movie samples.
Read band article → - 2026-07-05
Anime Torment — “Retribution”: Czech Brutal Death/Slam Unleashes a Sci-Fi Assault
Czech brutal death metal/slam quartet Anime Torment return with new single and music video ‘Retribution’ — crushing riffs, relentless blast beats and a dark sci-fi atmosphere for fans of Aborted, Organectomy, Extermination Dismemberment, Cytotoxin and Acranius.
Read band article → - 2026-07-04
BAIKAL — “ANTIBODY”: A Cinematic Descent from the French Post-Metal Underground
French post-metal project BAIKAL — formed by former members of Uneven Structure and Cult Of Occult — release lead single ‘ANTIBODY’ from their self-titled debut album on Araki Records.
Read band article → - 2026-06-28
Hellgeist — Destination: Wacken
Italian modern thrash metal force Hellgeist talk to Metal Madness Weekly about their new single 'Bloodstain', their revamped lineup, songwriting process and their mission to hit the Wacken Open Air stage.
Read band article → - 2026-06-25
Wave Z — “Faith”: Belief Stripped to the Bone
Caserta alternative rock band Wave Z release new single ‘Faith’ — a song that strips belief down to its rawest form: not certainty, but the act of waiting for something that may never come.
Read band article → - 2026-07-01
AENYR — “Veil Of Glass”: Post-Human Metal From A Collapsing Universe
AENYR return with ‘Veil Of Glass’ — a cinematic post-human metal transmission built on crushing rhythmic precision, massive atmospheric layers and emotionally charged vocals from a fractured digital world.
Read band article → - 2026-07-02
Jonestown — “Promise Of Enlightenment”: Progressive Thrash From Stockholm
Stockholm's Jonestown return with their debut album ‘Promise Of Enlightenment’ — a 75-minute journey blending thrash aggression, classic heavy metal tradition and progressive songwriting, mixed and mastered by Sebastian Has (Behemoth) in Warsaw.
Read band article → - 2026-07-01
Beer Breath — “Blood Frenzy”: French Metal Reborn For 2026
After years away, French metal outfit Beer Breath return with a completely new lineup, a sharpened style and a brand-new EP led by the single ‘Blood Frenzy’ — out June 28, 2026.
Read band article → - 2026-07-02
Duckwalk Chuck — ‘525’: 25 Years Of Pure Rock ’n’ Roll
Duckwalk Chuck mark their 25th anniversary with ‘525’, their fifth full-length album — arguably their strongest and most complete release to date. Riff-driven, high-energy, four-to-the-floor rock ’n’ roll played with conviction, humor and swagger.
Read band article → - 2026-07-02
Chris Eternalis — ‘Black Orbit’: Melodic Metalcore Single Out Now
Austrian instrumental artist Chris Eternalis drops ‘Black Orbit’ — a melodic metalcore single about humanity on the edge. Heavy riffs, atmospheric synths, out now.
Read band article → - 2026-07-03
Katerina Nicole — ‘Black on White’ (feat. Johnny Ciardullo): A Melodic Death Metal Stand-Off
Canadian metal force Katerina Nicole unleashes ‘Black on White’ — a melodic death metal stand-off featuring Johnny Ciardullo. Out now on all platforms.
Read band article → - 2026-07-03
The Mad Scientist Gigi Burdo — ‘Suitcase in the Abyss’: A Heavy Metal Ballad of Memory and Defiance
Italian heavy metal artist Gigi Burdo — ‘The Mad Scientist’ — returns with ‘Suitcase in the Abyss’, a powerful metal ballad about memory, survival and the fire that refuses to expire. Out February 15, 2026.
Read band article → - 2026-07-04
Matt Cruz — ‘Alive’: A 90s-Grunge Heavy Rock Anthem of Self-Worth and Survival
Heavy rock artist Matt Cruz returns with his fourth single ‘Alive’ — a driving 90s-grunge-inspired track built on booming bass, complex drum grooves and a chorus that reaffirms strength in the face of hardship.
Read band article → - 2026-07-04
Agonysm — ‘Litany of Uncreation’: A Blackened Death Metal Assault from Bakersfield
Formed in 2024, Bakersfield, California blackened death metal outfit Agonysm unleash their debut EP ‘Litany of Uncreation’ — an uncompromising reflection of entropy, nihilism and humanity's own undoing. Out June 23, 2026.
Read band article → - 2026-07-04
Blackwater — “July, 1998 (feat. Killstreak)”: Scottish Gamercore Pays Homage to Resident Evil
Scottish gamercore band Blackwater team up with US deathcore/gamercore act Killstreak on ‘July, 1998’ — a brutal metalcore homage to the Resident Evil survival horror series, and the final single from their upcoming EP.
Read band article → - 2026-08-13
Magnadur Unleashes “Eat the Bat” — A New Metal Earworm Arrives August 14
Finnish metal project Magnadur returns with “Eat the Bat,” a deliberately catchy and unconventional single built around an infectious chorus, heavy riffs and an unmistakable dark playfulness.
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