NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 2-28-25



From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 2-28-25!

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 2-28-25



From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 2-28-25!

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Cloakroom Share Their Single and Video “Bad Larry” – New Album Coming Soon


Indiana trio, Cloakroom, are getting all set to drop their next studio album, Last Leg of the Human Table. The follow up to 2022’s post-apocalyptic space western, Dissolution Wave, it arrives February 28, via Closed Casket Activities records as their label debut. They have just shared the record’s new single, “Bad Larry,” along with a music video. Watch it below and read more.
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Cloakroom Share Their Single and Video “Unbelonging” – New Album Coming Soon



Cloakroom have just released their single and video, “Unbelonging,” which is the band’s first new music since their 2022 full-length, Dissolution Wave. This latest track is taken from their upcoming new album, due next year on the Closed Casket Activities record label. Check it out below.
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Better Lovers (Every Time I Die, Fit For An Autopsy, Dillinger Escape Plan) Book North American Tour Dates



Featuring an all-star lineup, Better Lovers, have announced a slate of North American tour dates, with varying supports including Full of Hell (Nov. 3 to Dec. 2), SPY, Cloakroom and Gouge Away (Dec. 4 to Dec. 8). The run is in support of their upcoming debut album, Highly Irresponsible, due out on October 25th via SharpTone Records. The five-week trek kicks off on November 03rd in Asheville, N.C, with tickets for all dates on-sale from Friday August 09th, 10 a.m. local time. Keep reading below for more information.
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Outline Fest 2024 Books The Armed, King Woman, Chat Pile, Cloakroom, Ragana, and Couch Slut


 In partnership with Saint Vitus, Outline Fest 2024 invites The Armed to headline a two-stage, full-venue takeover in the first days of summer at The Knockdown Center in Queens, New York, taking place on Saturday, June 22nd . King Woman headlines the Saint Vitus stage in the Ruins, joined by Cloakroom and Couch Slut (our recent Album of the Month recipient for April). Chat Pile and Ragana join forces with The Armed indoors in the Atrium. Tickets are on sale now at the link below! Continue reading


Desertfest London 2024 Adds Suicidal Tendencies, Ozric Tentacles, Cancer Bats, Bongripper, Mondo Generator, Nightstalker, Ashenspire, and More


 

Desertfest London proudly welcomes the legendary Suicidal Tendencies to their 2024 event as Roundhouse headliners. Celebrating 40 years since their genre-defying first album, prepare to have your mind Institutionalized! Whilst Desertfest remains synonymous with showcasing the best of stoner, doom and psych for over twelve years, Suicidal Tendencies’ headlining performance will add a new dimension to the festival, bridging the gap between the punk and metal scenes that have inspired countless bands worldwide. Other bands added to the bill include Ozric Tentacles, Cancer Bats, Bongripper, Mondo Generator, Nightstalker, Ashenspire, and more. Taking place Friday 17th May – Sunday 19th May 2024, and weekend tickets now on sale. 

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Masters Of Reality, Godflesh, Monolord, Acid King, Ufomammut, and More booked for Desertfest London 2024


 

With Desertfest Berlin announcing its first batch of 2024 bands just last week, sister event, Desertfest London, has followed suit. Taking place May 17th – 19th, the UK festival has kicked off its lineup with Masters Of Reality, Godflesh, Monolord, Acid King, Ufomammut, Brant Bjork Trio, Goblinsmoker, Mantar, and more. Find the full update of artists in the article below.

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Cloakroom Shares New Single and Video – New Album “Dissolution Wave” Coming Soon


Acclaimed band Cloakroom has announced their new album, Dissolution Wave, due out January 28 on Relapse Records. Pre-orders and pre-save options for DSPs are now live at the link below. Watch the lyric video for the first single “Lost Meaning” right now!

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