NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 10-3-25: Upcoming Rock and Metal Releases


From underground gems to the big time, it’s our New Music Friday preview for 10-3-25

What are you picking up and spinning this week? 

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VBO (Wind Rose) Booked for 70kTons Of Metal


The 2026 edition of 70000Tons Of Metal is set to host the first-ever live on-stage performance of VBO. Also known as Vice Business Only, the band is the newly formed project from Francesco Cavalieri (lead vocalist of Italian power metal band, Wind Rose), and electronic artist Simone Giusti. Keep reading below to find out more.
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PREVIEW: New Music Friday 10-3-25: Upcoming Rock and Metal Releases


From underground gems to the big time, it’s our New Music Friday preview for 10-3-25

Who has the best album cover this week? 

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Izegrim Booked for 70KTons Of Metal Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary and Reunion


Dutch Death/Thrash Giants, Izegrim, are to celebrate their 30th anniversary band reunion, on board, 70000Tons Of Metal 2026. Their first show since 2019, takes place on the metal cruise, sailing from Miami, FL to Nassau, The Bahamas and back from January 29 through February 2, 2026, aboard Royal Caribbean‘s luxury cruise ship Freedom of the Seas. Find out more below.
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The Halo Effect (In Flames) Share Their Single and Video “Detonate” – New Album Coming Soon



Gothenburg’s The Halo Effect have dropped their new single, “Detonate,” accompanied by a music video. It is the first single from their upcoming sophomore full-length, March of the Unheard, due out January 10th, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. Keep reading below to catch the new video and more.
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