2025 is another year that hasn’t been kind in the news department, with the passing of music artists. My condolences to the family, friends, bandmates and fans of Ace Frehley, affectionately known also as Space Ace and Spaceman. 74 years old is young, as I’ve grown and been reminded how precious life on Earth is.
Ace Frehley (birth name Paul Daniel Frehley) was a founding member and lead guitarist of KISS and highly successful solo artist during his post KISS career. What a career! Performing live consistently and recording albums that have endured an everlasting relevance to this very day, Ace Frehley kept his showmanship Rockin’ straight into 2025.
As I grew up in the mid 70’s through the 80’s, KISS had that wow factor from their personas to their accessible discography and everything in-between. Ace Frehley was the member of KISS I always wished had more songs featuring him as a singer.
Listening to Ace Frehley sing and play his magic on “Shock Me,” 2000 Man” and “Speedin’ Back To My Baby” will be on repeat for awhile now, as my fondness for this Rock icon has never been stronger. I’ll also play very loud Aces’ guitar splendor with the KISS classic: “What Makes The World Go ‘Round.” Plus, the albums of Frehley’s Comet will be bringing back good times memories as well, for the remainder of my life.
Thank you, Ace Frehley, and rest and also rock in peace. You were a major soundtrack to my life. That one time I saw you perform live, with your band Frehley’s Comet, I’ll continue to cherish and talk about forever. God Bless your soul, Space Ace. – Stone
Legendary guitarist George Lynch and his band Lynch Mob are set to release their highly anticipated final studio album Dancing with the Devil via Rat Pak Records due outon November 28, 2025, marking the final chapter in their storied career. Produced by Chris Collier, the album follows the success of their previous effort “Babylon” and showcases elements of classic Lynch Mob with a modern edge, fusing hard rock, blues, and soulful grooves with an unmistakable passion and energy.
Dancing with the Devil revisits the classic Lynch Mob sound: a potent mix of blues-based hard rock, razor-sharp guitar work, and soulful vocals, delivered with the swagger and confidence of a band that has nothing left to prove. Fans of the early Wicked Sensation era will find familiar fire here with this masterful completion of their musical legacy. Additionally, George Lynch has decided to extend the bands legacy further. Due to high demand for additional performances and the upcoming release of the final studio album Dancing with the Devil, George will continue to fly the Lynch Mob banner into the future with a trek of encore performances.
Toronto’s hardest-hitting rock ’n’ roll trio DANKO JONES are back with their explosive new single “Diamond In The Rough”, the latest cut from their upcoming album Leo Rising, releasing on November 21, 2025, via Perception, a Division of Reigning Phoenix Music and Sonic Unyon (Canada)!
The track is a high-voltage homage to classic KISS, supercharged by a blazing guest solo from guitar legend Marty Friedman (MEGADETH, CACOPHONY).
The band comments: “Channeling early Kiss, this is a favorite of mine, especially with the one and only Marty Friedman on lead guitar!”
“Diamond In The Rough” channels the raw, unfiltered energy of 1970s arena rock. Friedman’s fiery fretwork ignites the song, adding his unmistakable touch of guitar heroism that takes the band’s signature power-trio sound into overdrive.
Following the adrenaline-fueled singles “What You Need,” Everyday Is Saturday Night,” and today’s release of “Diamond In The Rough,” DANKO JONES’ forthcoming studio offering Leo Rising promises to be a masterclass in sweat-soaked, no-nonsense rock, produced to perfection by longtime collaborator Eric Ratz. Packed with razor-sharp riffs, thunderous rhythms, and infectious hooks, the album reaffirms that DANKO JONES are keeping rock alive by doing it better than anyone else.
John Calabrese laid down bass tracks from Finland, Rich Knox flew to Toronto to record drums, and Danko worked with producer Eric Ratz in the same city to capture vocals and guitars. Despite recording separately once again, the band’s chemistry is unmistakable. The result is pure DANKO JONES: tight, loud, and built for the stage.
Leo Rising may be their most electrifying and uplifting record yet, a jolt of high-octane rock made for packed clubs, open highways, and everything in between!
Leo Rising – Track List: 1 – What You Need 2 – Diamond In The Rough 3 – Everyday Is Saturday Night 4 – I Love It Louder 5 – I’m Going Blind 6 – Hot Fox 7 – It’s A Celebration 8 – Pretty Stuff 9 – Gotta Let It go 10 – I Can’t Stop 11 – Too Slick For Love
To celebrate the release, the band will hit the road this winter for the “Danko Jones Is What You Need” European Tour 2025, with TUK SMITH & THE RESTLESS HEARTS supporting on most dates:
19.11.2025 FI Helsinki – Tavastia 21.11.2025 SE Stockholm – Münchenbryggeriet 22.11.2025 NO Oslo – Vulkan Arena 25.11.2025 DE Hamburg – Markthalle 26.11.2025 DE Osnabrück – Rosenhof 27.11.2025 LU Luxembourg – Den Atelier 28.11.2025 NL Amsterdam – Melkweg 29.11.2025 UK London – The Underworld Camden 30.11.2025 UK Porthcawl – Planet Rockstock * 03.12.2025 BE Antwerp – Trix (Main Hall) 04.12.2025 FR Paris – Le Trabendo 06.12.2025 IT Milan – Legend Club 08.12.2025 DE Mannheim – Alte Feuerwache 09.12.2025 AT Salzburg – Rockhouse 10.12.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Werk) 11.12.2025 DE Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria 12.12.2025 DE Berlin – Astra 13.12.2025 DE Hamburg – Docks * DANKO JONES only
Oct. 9, 2025 – Death Cult laid the groundwork for the band we now know as The Cult, and in 2023, to mark the band’s 40th anniversary, Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, along with John Tempesta on bass and Charlie Jones on drums, revived Death Cult for a special run of shows.
Out on Jan. 16, Paradise Live is a 16-track live album that documents this rebirth of Death Cult. Recorded at the iconic Albert Hall in Duffy’s hometown of Manchester on Nov. 18, 2023, the release, which features no overdubs, will be available on 2LP, CD, and digitally. Two editions of the vinyl will be available: a black splatter edition available exclusively from the band’s webstore, and a white splatter edition will be available everywhere else: https://deathcult.ffm.to/paradiselive.
At the center of the night’s set was the hypnotic 1982 Cult single “Resurrection Joe.” One of many high points of the evening, it is available to listen to now: https://deathcult.ffm.to/resurrectionjoe-live.
The Cult’s first incarnation was Southern Death Cult, formed in 1981, releasing their sole, self-titled album posthumously in 1983. That same year, Death Cult formed, with Ian Astbury joining forces with Billy Duffy for a musical partnership that has endured for 40+ years. Death Cult became The Cult in 1984 releasing Dreamtime that same year.
Ian and Billy initially weren’t sure how many shows they would do as Death Cult, but the post-punk gothic futurists decided to listen to the requests to keep the fervor going. The next leg of shows begins tonight in Niagara Falls and continues to Oct. 30 in Los Angeles. These truly special evenings will have Death Cult opening for The Cult.
The Cult has enjoyed numerous international and U.S. gold and platinum certifications. Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy have released 11 studio albums over The Cult’s 40-year career. The band found international renown with the 1985 album, Love, which featured the enduring rock anthem “She Sells Sanctuary,” as well as the oft-heard follow-up single “Rain.”
Paradise Live – track-listing:
1/A1 83rd Dream
2/A2 Christians
3/A3 Gods Zoo
4/A4 Brothers Grimm
5/B1 Ghost Dance
6/B2 Butterflies
7/B3 A Flower in the Desert
8/B4 Resurrection Joe
9/C1 Horse Nation
10/C2 Go West
11/C3 Hollow Man
12/C4 Dreamtime
13/D1 Spiritwalker
14/D2 Rain
15/D3 Moya
16/D4 She Sells Sanctuary
DEATH CULT/THE CULT – TOUR DATES:
Oct 9 – Niagara Falls, ONT – OLG Stage At Fallsview Casino Oct 11 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theater Oct 12 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre Oct 14 – New York, NY – Beacon Theater Oct 15 – Washington, DC – Warner Theater Oct 17 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium Oct 18 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Center Oct 20 – Fort Worth, TX – Will Rogers Auditorium Oct 21 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theater Oct 24 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl Oct 25 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Oct 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield Oct 29 – San Diego, CA – The Sound Oct 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Auditorium
I listen to music across a wide array of mediums, both physical and streaming. With that said, I’ve found myself listening on Spotify more this year than any other before it. With the ease of use and plethora of Metal choices, Spotify has been keeping me in the know. I’ve discovered more new bands, albums and songs like never before, due to the daily recommendations I receive from Spotify.
I actually feel spoiled with such easy access to my favorite music and yet I also feel gratitude. Technology can be more than a Pandora’s box as all the digital music platforms have proven. We’ve come a long way since those Napster days. Music is to be heard, enjoyed and not hidden from being celebrated. Spotify gives music to the masses, whether a user pays a monthly subscription (free from ads) or not.
My growing up during the late 70’s and into the early 80’s as a teenager in America had limited access to music on television; with MTV eventually changing the game. Beforehand there was American Bandstand, Soul Train and USA Networks’ Night Flight. I was a fan of all three! Had to be. It’s all we had for music on TV along with tidbits of related news.
The physical media was the mainstay back then, along with radio, of course. I never in a billion years could’ve foreseen such a remarkable future of music accessibility, via a hand-held phone, back in the day. That was Science Fiction back then. Star Trek stuff.
When it comes to how much artists are compensated from Spotify for listens, I have no clue. I’ve read about the negative blowback that many artists have toward the pay scale Spotify uses. All I can say, in my opinion, is you either use it as a means to get your music heard or you don’t. Admittedly, I will at times purchase physical music media based on what I discover from Spotify. This platform affords artists to sell merch from there as well.
On a side note, I have zero clue about how YouTube compensates musicians and bands. YouTube is easily the one digital platform I use the least for music. After I watch a newly released music video, I’m done, unless the video is worth my time to revisit. That’s just me.
I do know Bandcamp is honestly a tremendous platform for artists to make money; especially with the monthly Bandcamp Friday. I do love Bandcamp! I have purchased a nice collection of digital music, physical media and other merch over the years from Bandcamp. I so highly recommend checking out this platform if you haven’t already.
Thank you for visiting and reading about my thoughts on music streaming. I greatly appreciate all of you visitors! Please feel free to comment! Metal be thy name. – Stone
Italian/Swedish hard rock/heavy metal band Hell In The Club share today their new single and accompanying lyric video, “Robert the Doll”, ahead of the release of their new studio album, Joker In The Pack, out on November 7, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Vocalist Tezzi Persson revealed the story behind the track: “The story of Robert the Doll originates from the early 1900s, when a young boy received a seemingly innocent handmade doll as a gift. Soon after, strange things began happening in the house. The doll was said to move on its own, its expression changing when no one was looking… Watching… Waiting.”
“Whenever something went wrong, the boy had only one explanation: “Robert did it”. Over time, fear took hold. The doll was locked away but never forgotten”, she continued. “Today, the doll resides in a museum in Key West, Florida. Yet, many claim his spirit still lingers. Visitors who mock or disrespect him report accidents, misfortune, and strange occurrences shortly after. So, be on your best behavior… and beware of Robert the Doll.”
Watch the official lyric video for “Robert the Doll” HERE
Hell In The Club, a killer hard rock band with a style rooted in the classic ‘80s sound and its own modern identity, return with their seventh studio album, the first with Swedish singer Tezzi Persson.
The band stated: “This album marks a new era for us, the first chapter of a new beginning. Nine hard rock gems, plus a moving ballad, for an album that’s anything but boring. Intense, exciting, fun… in one word: rock! The wonderful cover artwork is by Alessandro Conti Mix and the master by the always excellent Simone Mularoni of Domination Studio.”
Founded by Andrea “Andy” Buratto (Secret Sphere), Dave “Damna” Moras (Elvenking) and Andrea “Picco” Piccardi, the band has carved out a solid reputation through six acclaimed studio albums, extensive European touring with acts like Crashdïet, Jettblack, and Crucified Barbara, and appearances at major festivals including Sonisphere, Basin Fire Fest, and Heineken Jammin’ Festival.
After signing to Frontiers Records in 2017, Hell In The Club released Hell Of Fame (2020), the KamikazeEP (2020, celebrating their 10th anniversary), and their sixth album F.U.B.A.R. (2022), a straight-up hard rock record hailed as one of their strongest to date.
Following the departure of founding vocalist Dave Moras, the band faced a turning point. Instead of replacing him with a similar voice, bassist Andy proposed a bold shift: introducing a female singer. Enter Terese “Tezzi” Persson (Infinite & Divine, Venus 5), a powerhouse vocalist from Sweden with a voice perfectly suited to the band’s raw, high-energy style. After a single rehearsal, the choice was clear.
In April 2024, Tezzi officially joined the band, debuting with the single “Carolina Reaper.” Momentum quickly built toward the creation of their seventh album: Joker In The Pack.
This new album is the first with Tezzi fronting the band and it captures Hell In The Club at their fiercest. Ten tracks of pure adrenaline, from the fiery opener “The Devil Won’t Forget Me” to the emotional closer “When The Veil Of Night Falls.”
With powerful vocals, gritty guitars, and driving rhythms, Joker In The Pack doesn’t reinvent Hell In The Club, it reinvigorates them, launching a bold new era while staying true to their roots.
Joker In The Pack – Tracklist:
1. The Devil Won’t Forget Me 2. New Desire 3. Dirty Love 4. Robert The Doll 5. Fairytale 6. The Ocean 7. Magnetars 8. Pretty Little Freak Show 9. Out In The Distance 10. When The Veil Of Night Falls
Line Up: Andrea “Andy” Buratto – Bass Terese “Tezzi” Persson – Voice Andrea “Picco” Piccardi – Guitar Marco “Mark” Lazzarini – Drums
Infinity Dream continues its ascent into the grand traditions of heavy metal with the release of their powerful new single, “Freeze” The track is the second single from their highly anticipated second full-length album, Silver Lining, set for release on October 17, 2025, via Nameless Grave Records.
Following last month’s “Lost Embrace” single, “Freeze” showcases the band’s mastery of atmosphere and dynamics. Majestic keyboards, harmonized guitars, and an anthemic blending of the mystique of occult rock with the hard-hitting power of classic metal.
For fans of Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath, Dio, and Rainbow, Infinity Dream crafts songs with emotional power and cinematic scope. Silver Lining promises to be their most ambitious work yet, pushing their sound into richer and more powerful territory.
The new single “Freeze” is available now on all digital streaming platforms.
Friends, we are returning to the USA and Canada in 2026, and we are bringing Legends On Tour to your doorstep! We have a total of 24 shows lined up for the USA and 7 shows in Canada – a full-scale heavy metal invasion in honour of our new album “Legends”, out October 17th.
FEBRUARY – USA: 09 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL, War Memorial Auditorium 10 – Tampa, FL, Yuengling Center 13 – Houston, TX, 713 Music Hall 14 – Dallas, TX, South Side Ballroom 15 – San Antonio, TX, Boeing Center at Tech Port 18 – Phoenix, AZ, Arizona Financial Theatre 20 – Los Angeles, CA, The Kia Forum 21 – Wheatland, CA, Hard Rock Live 24 – Salt Lake City, UT, The Union Event Centre 26 – Loveland, CO, Blue FCU Arena 27 – Omaha, NE, Steelhouse Omaha, 28 – St. Louis, MO, The Factory
MARCH – USA: 02 – Des Moines, IA, Vibrant Music Hall 03 – Minneapolis, MN, The Armory 04 – Chicago, IL, The Salt Shed 07 – Cincinnati, OH, The Andrew J Brady Music Center 08 – Detroit, MI, The Fillmore 10 – Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Events Center 11 – Philadelphia, PA, The Met 12 – Boston, MA, MGM Music Hall at Fenway 14 – Virginia Beach, VA, The Dome 15 – Washington DC, The Theater at MGM National Harbor 17 – Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Event Center 18 – Atlanta, GA, Coca-Cola Roxy
APRIL – CANADA: 06 – Halifax, NS, Scotiabank Centre 09 – Laval, QC, Place Bell 11 – Toronto, ON, Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto 14 – Winnipeg, MB, Burton Cummings Theatre 17 – Edmonton, AB, Edmonton Convention Centre 18 – Calgary, AB, Grey Eagle Event Centre 20 – Vancouver, BC, PNE Forum
St. Louis metal trio NEST, spearheaded by Scour and Agoraphobic Nosebleed bassist John Jarvis, will join Goblin Legacy for a special two-week run of live dates this November.
Goblin Legacy is an Italian progressive rock band renowned for their haunting and atmospheric film scores, particularly in the horror genre. Formed in the early 1970s, they gained international acclaim through collaborations with director Dario Argento, scoring cult classics like Profondo Rosso (1975) and Suspiria (1977). Their eerie, synth-heavy compositions became synonymous with Italian cinema and influenced horror soundtracks for decades.
Known for their feral intensity and genre-defying heaviness, NEST is dragging the shadows into the spotlight, one venue at a time. The journey begins on November 2nd in Houston, Texas and runs through November 17th in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comments Jarvis, “We in NEST couldn’t be more thrilled to hit the road with Goblin Legacy, legends in their own right. This tour marks a new chapter for us, and we’re bringing fresh material that pushes our sound into wild, uncharted territory. Get ready for something raw, loud, and totally new.”
Tickets are on sale now. See confirmed dates below.
NEST w/ Goblin Legacy: 11/02/2025 The End – Houston, TX 11/04/2025 Chaos Emporium – Phoenix, AZ 11/05/2025 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA 11/07/2025 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA 11/08/2025 Star Theater – Portland, OR 11/09/2025 Rays Golden Lion – Richland, WA 11/10/2025 The Crocodile – Seattle, WA 11/11/2025 The Shredder – Boise, ID 11/12/2025 Aces High – Salt Lake City, UT 11/13/2025 Oil City Beer Company – Casper, WY 11/15/2025 Red Flag – St. Louis, MO 11/16/2025 Growlers – Memphis, TN 11/17/2025 Southport Music Hall – New Orleans, LA
NEST will be touring in support of their Endeavors full-length released in 2024 via Housecore Records. Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, John Jarvis has constructed a repository for extreme sounds and emotions in NEST.
On one end of the spectrum, his grating riffs played with icy industrial precision and hardcore grit will leave you bloody, bruised, and breathless. On the other, his shoegaze hum bellows in a strangely soothing trance, bordering on blissful in the face of raw destruction. This vision takes shape like never before on NEST’s fourth full-length LP and Housecore Records debut, Endeavors.
A lifelong musician, Jarvis has quietly left his imprint on the underground as bassist for Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Fulgora, and Pig Destroyer. Moreover, his low-end shaped the sonic assault of Scour alongside a true murderers’ row of extreme metal luminaries fronted by Housecore Records founder and Pantera and Down vocalist Philip H. Anselmo.
Endeavors is available on CD, LP, and digital formats. Find ordering options at the Housecore Records webshop HERE or Bandcamp HERE.
Drawing on influences as diverse as Helmet, Hum, Deftones, and Quicksand, Jarvis formally introduced NEST with his self-titled debut in 2020 followed by Pretense [2020] and Tipping Point [2021]. Signing to Housecore in 2023, he personally wrote, recorded, performed, and curated Endeavors over the course of a week in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. He harnessed unbridled energy during the sessions, packing intensity airtight into a concentrated punch.
Watch CORROSION OF CONFORMITY’s “Fire And Water” video HERE.
American heavy metal icons CORROSION OF CONFORMITY are back with a special rendition of “Fire And Water” by English rock band, Free! The classic track was originally released in 1970 on the album of the same name.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY’s version came spontaneously in the studio during some downtime while recording their forthcoming new full-length, set for release next year, and serves as the first of the Riffissippi Studio Jam Sessions, a special collection of jammed out interpretations of songs by some of the band’s favorite artists.
Comments guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan: “When we were tracking this record, we had a very cool space set up where we would essentially hang in the large room with everything mic’d and everything we needed, including a turntable and a bunch of our favorite records, which we would play and chill out between takes. We were hanging together, and I pulled out a Free album and ‘Fire And Water’ popped up. [Drummer] Stanton [Moore] jumped up immediately and said, ‘Who the fuck is that!?’ He had never heard it before. We were baffled, but it was awesome to us that he had never heard it. He said, ‘let’s cut that!’ I said, ‘man, that’s friggin’ Free and kind of like holy ground that you don’t fuck with.’ But we started thinking about it and damn, Stanton charted it out like the drum wizard he is. I said, ‘I can’t sing like that, man. He’s the king.’ Someone in the room said, ‘just sing it like you,’ so we went for it and had a blast doing it. It was a nice fun break from the recording. It’s nothing too serious, just a bunch of fellas leaning into it, loving the rock. It’s an exercise in restraint. Hope y’all dig it.”
Watch CORROSION OF CONFORMITY’s “Fire And Water” video HERE.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY are currently on a North American tour supporting Judas Priest and Alice Cooper. The trek, which commenced on September 16th in Biloxi, Mississippi and runs through October 26th in Houston, Texas, includes several CORROSION OF CONFORMITY one-off headlining shows scattered throughout. See all confirmed dates below.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY w/ Judas Priest, Alice Cooper: 9/16/2025 Mississippi Coast Coliseum – Biloxi, MS 9/20/2025 PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC 9/21/2025 FirstBank Amphitheater – Franklin, TN 9/23/2025 Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater – Bridgeport, CT 9/24/2025 Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater – Virginia Beach, VA 9/25/2025 The Golden Pony – Harrisonburg, VA ** 9/26/2025 PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ 9/27/2025 Broadview Stage at SPAC – Saratoga Springs, NY 9/29/2025 Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON 9/30/2025 Stan’s Room at Piere’s – Ft. Wayne, IN ** 10/01/2025 The Pavilion At Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA 10/02/2025 Pine Knob Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI 10/04/2025 Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH 10/05/2025 Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre – Tinley Park, IL 10/06/2025 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA ** 10/08/2025 Intrust Bank Arena – Wichita, KS 10/09/2025 Warehouse on Broadway – Kansas City, MO ** 10/10/2025 Broadmoor World Arena – Colorado Springs, CO 10/12/2025 Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre – Salt Lake City, UT 10/14/2025 Shoreline Amphitheatre – Mountain View, CA 10/15/2025 Toyota Amphitheatre – Wheatland, CA 10/17/2025 The Usual Place – Las Vegas, NV ** 10/18/2025 North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – Chula Vista, CA 10/19/2025 Kia Forum – Inglewood, CA 10/21/2025 Rockhouse Bar & Grill – El Paso, TX ** 10/22/2025 Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre – Phoenix, AZ 10/23/2025 Isleta Amphitheater – Albuquerque, NM 10/25/2025 Germania Insurance Amphitheater – Austin, TX 10/26/2025 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Houston, TX End Tour 11 / 08 & 09 | 2025 Damnation Fest @ BEC Arena – Manchester, UK 1/10/2026 Foro Alicia – Mexico City, MX 1/12/2026 Sala Métronomo – Santiago, CL 1/14/2026 Club Paraguay – Córdoba, AR **CORROSION OF CONFORMITY headlining date
Stay tuned for more news from CORROSION OF CONFORMITY in the weeks to come.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: Pepper Keenan – guitar, vocals Woody Weatherman – guitar Stanton Moore – drums Bobby Landgraf – bass
BEAST EAGLE return with a vengeance, dropping their fierce new single “Send Me Down”, a high-voltage anthem that rages from the shadows and commands the darkness. The track is the first offering from their highly anticipated EP Sorceress, set for release on November 21st, 2025 via Golden Robot Records.
A ferocious ride of thunderous drums, razor-sharp riffs, and an unrelenting chorus made for unison chants in the night, “Send Me Down” tells the tale of a witch cast into exile. But instead of succumbing, she rises, claiming the dark realm as her own. This is her kingdom now, and BEAST EAGLE’s sound embodies that fiery transformation: wild, wicked, and unstoppable.
With Sorceress, BEAST EAGLE sharpen their identity into a weapon of blistering riffs, primal rhythm, and anthemic firepower. Fans can expect a full-throttle experience that blurs the line between raw rock energy and supernatural storytelling.
Album Cover Artist: Austin L’Ecuyer
Sorceress – Track Listing:
Sharp Tongue – 3:16
The Dead Follow – 3:40
Send Me Down – 3:14
Witch Hunt – 4:50
The Demonstration – 4:28
Line Up: Kate Lewis (Vocals) Austin L’Ecuyer (Guitarist) August Sievering (Drums) Toby Wandel (Bassist)
About BEAST EAGLE: Soaring out ofOmaha, Nebraska, heavy quartet BEAST EAGLE evoke a powerful take on hard rock driven by rock ‘n’ roll sensibilities. Influenced by the likes of KYUSS, HE IS LEGEND, and MASTODON, the band’s huge sound is spearheaded by a fury of riffs and unyielding vocals.
Since forming in 2019, BEAST EAGLE unleashed their first full length Loud at Flat Black Studios in 2021 with the self-titled EP following in 2023. Most recently, BEAST EAGLE were bestowed the title of Omaha Entertainment Award Association Best Hard Rock Band 2025. The forthcoming guitar-led, blues influenced offering, Sorceress is set to be unveiled onNovember 21st, 2025, via Golden Robot Records.
EP Credits: Producer: Rick Carson Recording Studio: Make Believe Studio Engineer: Ryan Harvey Mastering: Rick Carson Mixing: Rick Carson Album Cover Artist: Austin L’Ecuyer
CLOCKTOWERS have released their new single “Ashes,” the centerpiece of their upcoming debut record Genesis. Formed in 2022 by Tarek Puska and Dakota Logan after a chance reunion in Reily, Ohio, the band quickly rediscovered the chemistry built during their years together in a previous metal project. What began as an impromptu jam soon became a focused writing partnership, leading to a record that merges generations of influence into a sound that is unmistakably their own.
“Ashes” showcases that identity with striking clarity. The song begins with a hypnotic riff before crashing into full force, weaving articulate guitars, a driving rhythm, and vocals that carry both grit and vulnerability. The track shifts between moments of groove and intensity, giving it a dynamic edge that feels alive and unpredictable.
The lyrics pull directly from experience. Written during the aftermath of a decade-long marriage, “Ashes” confronts separation, regret, and the possibility of reconciliation. Its emotional weight is underscored by a performance that refuses to hide behind artifice. The words, the delivery, and the music all carry the same unfiltered honesty.
For the single, CLOCKTOWERS were joined by Jason Viebrooks (HEATHEN, GRIP INC., EXHORDER) on bass and guitar alongside Dakota, and Todd J. Farler on drums, whose sharp, swinging energy adds another layer of urgency. While the record Genesis remains a two-man effort with Tarek on vocals and Dakota on instruments, these contributions brought “Ashes” into sharper focus without diluting the band’s vision.
Genesis – Track Listing:
Spirit Junkie
Ashes
Eye
Bend The Snake
Clocktowers
Curse The Reflection
Genesis
Dark Mother
The accompanying video captures the song’s intimacy and intensity, with Tarek performing the lyrics directly to his wife off-camera. The single artwork, portraying a redhead, continues that personal thread, grounding the release in the story that inspired it.
With Genesis soon to follow, “Ashes” marks the arrival of CLOCKTOWERS with a sound that is bold, urgent, and entirely their own.
At its core, CLOCKTOWERS thrives on contrast and chemistry. Tarek, born in 1969, brings a lifetime of hard-earned perspective and vocal power rooted in classic metal and rock traditions. Dakota, born in 1995, injects fresh energy, fearless experimentation, and a modern edge that pushes the sound into uncharted territory. Their 25-year age gap isn’t a limitation – it’s a superpower. It allows the band to seamlessly blend old-school grit with new-school fire, delivering music that’s nostalgic without being dated, current without being trendy.
Under the canopy of a darkening forest, the album, Diabolic Formation is preparing to manifest in its final material form on November 28, 2025, via Black Throne Productions. As it’s arrival approaches, the Canadian stoner/doom/heavy psych outfit PALE HORSE RITUAL provide a further taste of what is to come with the new single, “Bloody Demon“. Listen HERE.
PALE HORSE RITUAL evoke the occult sound of the ’70s with a seductive yet deadly twist. An enticing rock ‘n’ roll spirit lies within “Bloody Demon”. Groove rhythms are accompanied with the band’s staple offering consisting of distortion, lashings of fuzz and a memorable hook. The electric opening riff soon settles into a fully immersive, rhythmic momentum that carries throughout the song’s duration. Its guitar-driven shadowy appeal doesn’t let up.
Track Listing:
Deflowered (5:58)
Wickedness (5:03)
Holy Lies (5:46)
Save You (3:13)
Bloody Demon (5:02)
DED (6:50)
A Beautiful End (6:55)
About PALE HORSE RITUAL:
Steeped in mysticism, PALE HORSE RITUAL create an spellcasting blend of doom, occult rock and vintage metal. Based out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the band formed in 2024 and their sound is driven by gritty vocals, sludgy riffs, and pounding rhythms that channel the spirit of 1970s heavy music with a modern, gothic edge. Following their alluring 2024 EP titled Enchantress, the quartet are preparing to unveil the full-length, Diabolic Formation on November 28, via Black Throne Productions.
Line Up: Paco (Bass/Vocals) James Matheson (Lead Guitar) Will Adams (Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals) Jonah Santa-Barbara (Drums)
Guest Musicians: Dom Valela – Keys, Vocals Doom Valhalla – Italian Preacher
Album Credits: Producer: Will Adams Recording Studio: Green Mountain Ranch Engineer: Will Adams at Tell Me About It… Records Mastering: Zack Hollow at Z Hollow Studios Mixing: Will Adams
Alternative rock collective KING ULTRAMEGA, featuring members of ALICE IN CHAINS, ANTHRAX, MASTODON, and SOUNDGARDEN, have returned with a haunting instrumental rendition of the AUDIOSLAVE classic, “Be Yourself“. This new single release once again aims to celebrate Chris Cornell’s musical genius while raising funds and awareness for MusiCares. MusiCares is the Recording Academy’s nonprofit that provides mental health, addiction recovery, and emergency services to those in the music community.
“Be Yourself”features legendary guitarist Joe Satriani on lead guitar, echoing vocalist Chris Cornell’s melodic motifs and building on the song’s phrasings. Though following in Cornell’s footsteps on a different instrument sounds like a tall order, Satriani rose to the challenge, proud to show his love for a fallen hero.
Expertly replicating the essence of the song with crystal-clear lead tones, tasteful vibrato, and subtle pedal effects, Satriani lets his guitar sing with all the passion and tenderness that the song’s lyrics originally conveyed. This loving instrumental homage proves that the message and power behind AUDIOSLAVE’s composition transcends words.
Satriani comments, “[Chris Cornell] was a brilliant vocalist and communicator. He often used his voice like an instrument, shaping the tone of his voice like a guitarist would finesse riffs and phrases. I took a deep dive into his magical sensibilities and came up with a multi-tracked guitar production approach that I felt would pay proper homage to his brilliance.”
The concept for an instrumental rendition of “Be Yourself” originated with the bassist, producer, and mastermind of KING ULTRAMEGA, Mark Menghi. As a producer, he envisioned a version of the song that deftly balanced the art of paying respect to the original, while also reimagining the song with a unique musical voice from Satriani. As a bassist, Menghi strove to keep the bass parts nearly identical to the original song, allowing Satriani the freedom to lend his own voice to the music.
Renowned drummer Kenny Aronoff, who has been named one of the greatest drummers of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, and has toured and recorded with a who’s who of legendary artists such as THE ROLLING STONES, THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, PAUL MCCARTNEY, JOHN FOGERTY and many more, provides the laid-back, but emotionally-resonant groove of “Be Yourself”, laying the foundation with Menghi for Satriani’s melodies to shine.
Menghi comments, “I remember like it was yesterday, I was on a run through some crazy trail, just zoning out and the original song came on through my headphones… as I was running, I remember hearing Chris sing ‘to be yourself is all that you can do’ it was like he was talking to me… then thought to myself ‘I can totally hear this as an instrumental a-la Satch style’… My hope is that whomever is listening to this song hears Chris over Joe’s guitar and understands that we are paying homage to Chris with our take on this tune.”
Aronoff comments, “I listened to ‘Be Yourself’ over and over again, absorbing the lyrics and the feel and vibe of this song, then I recorded my drums. Their recording had an emotional impact on me and that had a big effect on my performance.”
Vancouver (BC) – Canadian/U.S. progressive rock/metal band, SYRINX, have released sophomore album, Time out of Place, on Ocula Records!
SYRINX‘s sophomore LP Time Out of Place is a modern-day rock opera that pushes the boundaries of heavy metal and classic prog rock. Glistening ethereal soundscapes collide with crushing riffs, heavy moods, and unforgettable hooks. Music with true cerebral depth, recorded entirely on analog gear with no computers or A.I. trickery.
The album carries forward the signature guitar riffs of Graham McGee (ex-Spell, Opulent Decay, For None and All) alongside the soaring vocals of JP Abboud (ex-Traveler, Termination Shock, Prequel to Madness). The result is a bold, uncompromising vision.
Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead album cover
FOURTEEN OF THE FINEST PUNK BANDS ON THE PLANET COVERING THEIR FAVORITE MOTÖRHEAD SONGS INCLUDING RANCID, PENNYWISE, THE BRONX, GBH, FEAR AND A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED COLLABORATION OF MOTÖRHEAD & THE DAMNED PERFORMING THE DAMNED CLASSIC: “NEAT, NEAT, NEAT”
Sept. 10, 2025 – Heavy metal and punk rock! It’s fair to say that these two noisy tribes now have a great deal in common, often melding together, almost indistinguishable, to produce bastard offspring of their own. But it wasn’t always this way. Indeed, there was a time when fists were more likely to be thrown than bumped, and beers more likely to be hurled than shared – except when it came to Motörhead. That was the one band all could agree on. The one band that was truly ours!
But while Motörhead’s impact on metal has long been acknowledged, their influence on punk, particularly the post-Sex Pistols second wave shouldn’t be underestimated. Cause and effect: It’s that simple. And such is the case with hundreds, thousands, of other bands, all made faster, dirtier, louder, better, by Motörhead. None more so than in punk rock. And that’s because Motörhead were, in essence, a punk rock band.
Lemmy once said: “The punks loved us. The only reason we weren’t in that lot was because we had long hair, so obviously we must be heavy metal. That was the thinking. But a lot of kids heard us without seeing a picture, so they thought we were a punk band.”
Across the fourteen tracks on the cunningly titled Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead (Oct. 31, BMG Recordings), you’ll hear a loving tribute to Motörhead from some of punk rock’s biggest and most respected bands. Luminaries like Rancid, Pennywise, Lagwagon, GBH, The Bronx, and FEAR all contribute raucous versions of their favorite Motörhead tracks… and also up-and-coming upstarts like Slaughterhouse contribute, because, let’s face it Motörhead always loved and championed the underdogs.
Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead will be available on vinyl, CD and digitally. Pre-orders are available now: https://motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeaf.
Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead track-list:
Lemmy and Motörhead aren’t honored with their own space in the Punk Rock Museum for nothing. Long before they covered the Sex Pistols’ “God Save the Queen” on We Are Motörhead and long before writing “R.A.M.O.N.E.S.” for the 1916 album in tribute to New York’s finest, Motörhead were sharing stages with the likes of The Damned, as they would continue to do many times over the years. Hell, Lemmy even joined The Damned (when they were The Doomed), albeit briefly, and playing some now infamous shows, and playing bass on a couple of studio tracks. It’s only fitting then, that the only non-Motörhead song on this album is from when he teamed up with them again in 2002 for a previously unheard and blistering version of The Damned’s classic, “Neat Neat Neat.”
Infinity Dream recently announced a new alliance with Nameless Grave Records for their upcoming album Silver Lining on October 17, 2025. To mark their return, the band has unleashed the album’s first single and music video, “Lost Embrace,” available HERE.
Silver Lining builds upon the band’s acclaimed 2022 debut, Memories, expanding their sound with greater atmosphere, soaring harmonies, and the seamless interplay of male and female vocals. The band members are no strangers to metal though, as they call have been part of the incredible power metal band WIDOW, who have released their work via Cruz del Sur and Pure Steel previously.
Formed in 2019, Infinity Dream draws from the dark grandeur of Tony Martin era Black Sabbath, the drama of Dio, and the mysticism of Warlord and Rainbow; all while crafting songs with their own voice and emotional weight. Their music blends the heaviness of doom with the melodic spirit of classic metal, making Silver Lining a compelling listen for both devoted underground fans and the new legion of fans who have come to love bands like Ghost and Witchcraft.
Silver Lining was recorded at Wootensound Studios with drums tracked at Sonark Studios, produced by John Wooten III and Chris Bennett, and mixed by Steven Raets of Sonark Media. The album’s striking artwork and visual design were created by Chris Harris.
Reigning Phoenix Music, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, is thrilled to announce that COLD SLITHER, the reimagined heavy metal menace inspired by the infamous band from G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, is preparing to take New York by storm. The show will take place on October 11th, the same weekend as NYC’s Comic Con, where the Gramercy Theatre will be conquered by an explosive sonic force that fuses nostalgia with a modern metal powerhouse. Get your tickets HERE.
Zartan comments on the forthcoming NYC show:
“Well, well, it seems as though there are several potential recruits whom have a desire to join our small but elite society of Dreadnoks… This time in New York City! Our services are once again called upon by Cobra Commander and Reigning Phoenix Music to melt minds with Cold Slither! So be it, my Dreadnoks and I will see you all October 11th… Come prepared…Cobraaaaa!!”
The show announcement follows the release of the self-titled debut album in June of this year via Reigning Phoenix Music. Also on the horizon, the G.I. Joe-stanning supergroup are set to join the Decibel Flexi Series with an exclusive new banger, “Cobra Island.”
Cold Slither is a declaration of war. Fronted by the enigmatic Zartan and his ruthless Dreadnok bandmates Torch, Ripper, and Buzzer, the band fuses old-school heavy metal with anarchic energy and unrelenting force. With tracks built on punishing riffs, venomous vocals, and apocalyptic atmosphere, COLD SLITHER resurrects the myth and turns it into a modern-day metal juggernaut.
Featuring 10 original tracks and a remastered version of their cult-classic single “Cold Slither,” the album plunges into dystopian metal with themes of swamp-born menace and Cobra-fueled power. The Cold Slither album is available across digital and vinyl formats.
The new music video from heavy rock all-stars ALPHA DESTROYER – featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless), is now streaming. “Lobotomized” marks the third single off the band’s upcoming debut album, Fast Lane.
A true ripper in every sense, “Lobotomized” anchors the album’s thematic momentum, cementing the band’s vision for sonic intensity in untamed fashion.
Fast Lane is due out this fall on Necromantic Press Records. Physical copies of Fast Lane, including limited-edition red splatter and standard black vinyl, will begin shipping on October 15. The album will be available on all streaming platforms on October 31. Pre-orders are available at this location.
Rising rock force KALAMITY KILLS unleashes a bold and reverent take on “I Don’t Know” with their latest video release, featuring powerhouse drummer Ray Luzier (KORN) and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS). This electrifying reinterpretation of the classic track pays homage to the enduring legacy of the Prince of Darkness himself: OZZY OSBOURNE.
The idea for the tribute was sparked after the band witnessed OZZY’s final performance at the Back to the Beginning Concert in Birmingham, England. Deeply moved, KALAMITY KILLS set out to honor the icon who shaped so much of their musical DNA.
Guitarist JAMEY PERRENOT, whose playing is deeply influenced by the late, great RANDY RHOADS, infused this version of “I Don’t Know” with both reverence and fire. Fans of OZZY will also hear subtle nods to other classics woven throughout: a sonic Easter egg hunt for the diehards.
Special thanks to Ray Luzier and Billy Sheehan for joining the sonic rebellion on this one.
The release also comes with news that the Expanded Edition of Kalamity Kills will be available on September 9, 2025. This edition will include brand-new tracks, alternate mixes, and exclusive content on CD in limited quantities. A candy apple red vinyl edition is set to follow in April 2026.
Track Listing:
Anthem
Dearest Enemy
What’s On Your Mind
Dark Secrets
The Chemistry of Meant To Be
ALIEN
Hellfire Honey
Burn
Sinners Welcome
I Still Believe
Amen
Bonus Tracks:
Afraid
Starry Skies (988) (feat. Aaron Gillespie from Underoath)
Dark Secrets (2025 Version)
Dearest Enemy (Pressure) (Scott Bush alt. Mix)
The Chemistry of Meant To Be (Kellan McGregor Radio Mix)
Jingle Bells (Slay)
About KALAMITY KILLS:
KALAMITY KILLS is a hard rock band forged in the heart of East Nashville, Tennessee. Formed in 2022 by vocalist Jamie Rowe and guitarist/producer Jamey Perrenot, the band emerged from the ashes of a solo project into a fully realized sonic assault; fueled by raw emotion, modern aggression and a deep respect for rock’s roots. With a sound that fuses the swagger of classic hard rock with the intensity and polish of modern metal, KALAMITY KILLS strikes a rare balance between power and vulnerability.
Best known for their debut self-titled album Kalamity Kills, the band quickly turned heads thanks to high-profile collaborations with members of KORN, 3 DOORS DOWN, LA GUNS, CONQUER DIVIDE, and UNDEROATH. Their music has earned national airplay on SIRIUSXM’s Octane, landed on the Billboard Active Rock charts, and crossed over into viral success without ever chasing trends.
More than just a studio project, KALAMITY KILLS is a growing force with a full live lineup, including bassist/vocalist Julia Lauren Bullock and drummer Rob Bodley. Their songs, ranging from explosive anthems to brutally honest ballads, tackle themes of faith, failure, hypocrisy, redemption, and the messy beauty of being human.
KALAMITY KILLS is for the outsiders, the misfits, the ones who’ve been burned and are still standing. Loud. Unapologetic. Unforgettable.
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