A duo accompanied by an unofficial yet ever present third member, German Blackened Death Metal act The Infernal Deceit are back with second full length album The True Harmful Black (Personal Records). Formed in 2018, the pair from North Rhine-Westphalia go only by enigmatic single initials – guitarist/bassist C and vocalist R – while session drummer Jörg Uken gets to use his full name while pounding the living hell out of his kit.Continue reading
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Machine Head Share a New Single and Music Video for “Bønescraper” – On Tour Now with In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth
Bay Area icons Machine Head have sharpened their sound into its most direct and impactful form with the release of their eleventh album, UNATØNED. The record – which will be released on April 25th via Nuclear Blast Records – is a testament to momentum, an album honed to its sharpest edge, forged on creative discipline and the hunger to push forward. The band has unveiled the energetic second single, “BØNESCRAPER.” The release features a new music video as well as the announcement of the BØNESCRAPER edition LP of UNATØNED (shipping June 17). Watch the video, directed by Mike Sloat – and stream the track now!Continue reading
Cyhra (ex-In Flames, ex-Amaranthe, Halo Effect, Kamelot, Suburban Tribe) Share Their New Single “Skin From Bones”
Cyhra (featuring ex-Amaranthe and current Halo Effect, Kamelot and Suburban Tribe members) have just dropped their new single, “Skin From Bones.” This is their second release through their new label home Reigning Phoenix Music. It was mixed by guitarist Euge Valovirta, mastered Maor Appelbaum, with artwork by Gustavo Sazes. Check it out below.
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Machine Head Drop a Single and Video for “Unbøund” – New Album “Unatøned” Coming Soon
1990s Bay Area metal legends, Machine Head, unwrapped their latest single, “Unbøund,” just one day ago, with an exclusive premiere on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal Show. Now, the band have dropped an official music video to accompany the track, directed by Mike Sloat. The song comes from their eleventh album, Unatøned, which is due to be unleashed on April 25, via Nuclear Blast Records. Check out the new video and more below.
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Lacuna Coil Share Their Single “I Wish You Were Dead” – New Album Out This Week
Italian metal titans, Lacuna Coil, have dropped their latest single, “I Wish You Were Dead,” a tale of emotional turmoil, struggle, and toxic relationships. The song’s video, filmed by Martina L Mclean in a church in Capranica, Rome, will premiere on Thursday, February 13th, at 12PM PT // 3PM ET // 9PM CET. It is taken from the band’s upcoming 10th studio album, Sleepless Empire, due out February 14th, via Century Media Records. Hear the new track below.
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Lacuna Coil Drop Their Single and Video “Gravity” – New Album Incoming
Kicking 2025 off early, Italian metal legends, Lacuna Coil, have just dropped their newest single, “Gravity,” along with a music video. This is the 5th single from their upcoming record, Sleepless Empire, set for release on February 14th via Century Media Records. Catch the new video and more from the band below.
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Cyhra (ex-In Flames, ex-Amaranthe, Kamelot) Share Their New Single and Video “Superman”
Melodic metallers, Cyhra, have unleashed their latest single, “Superman,” through Reigning Phoenix Music records. It comes with a music video, and is the first new music from the band since their third album, 2023’s The Vertigo Trigger. Watch it below and find out more.
Stream/purchase “Superman” here: https://cyhra.rpm.link/supermanPR
“Sometimes, life tests our limits, but when we choose to rise, dream, and believe, we find the strength to be unstoppable. Because deep down, we all have a ‘Superman’ within us,” comments Cyhra on the song’s meaning.
The track explodes with headbang-inducing riffs, as vocalist Jake E teases its epic, melody-rich chorus against a backdrop of sharp instrumentals. The almost spoken verses escalate to a larger-than-life chorus, culminating in irresistible, sing-along choirs that emphatically signal Cyhra’s trajectory is set to soar above and beyond at breakneck speed!
“Superman” not only marks Cyhra’s latest single but also their debut release with the burgeoning label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), which has recently become their new record label home. This track was mastered by renowned audio engineer Maor Appelbaum, known for his work with Halford, Sabaton, and Equilibrium, among others. The artwork for “Superman:” was crafted by Gustavo Sazes, a longtime collaborator who has designed for Soilwork, Dynazty, and Vltimas. Sazes has been instrumental in shaping the visual identity of Cyhra’s previous three studio albums as well.
Vocalist Jake E states: “We are thrilled to announce that we have officially signed with Reigning Phoenix Music! This marks an exciting new chapter in our journey, and we couldn’t be prouder to join a family that shares our passion for music and artistry. Reigning Phoenix Music is home to a roster of incredible talent and a team of dedicated professionals, many of whom we’ve had the pleasure of working with earlier in our careers. Reuniting with such familiar faces feels like coming home, and we’re confident that this partnership will allow us to reach new heights together. We’re already hard at work with new music, and with Reigning Phoenix Music by our side, we’re more inspired than ever to create something truly unforgettable for our fans. Thank you for your continued support – it means the world to us!”
“We are are excited to welcome CYHRA to our family and for the opportunity to work with them again. Their talent, passion, and energy align perfectly with our vision of elevating artistry to new heights. Together, we’re setting the stage for an incredible journey!” adds the RPM team.
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As they approach their 10th anniversary next year, Cyhra have carved out a notable place in the metal scene since their founding in 2016 by Jake E (formerly Amaranthe) and Jesper Strömblad (The Halo Effect, formerly In Flames). They were soon joined by drummer Alex Landenburg (Kamelot, Luca Turilli‘s Rhapsody) and bassist Peter Iwers (The Halo Effect, formerly In Flames). Their debut album Letters To Myself was released in 2017 to glowing reviews, catapulting the group to global stages, crowned with a massive North American tour supporting Sabaton and Kreator.
Following Iwers’ departure, Euge Valovirta (guitars, bass) joined the line-up, and the band released their second album No Halos In Hell in 2019, which blended groovy metal with a poppy flair and featured the hit single “Out Of My Life,” amassing about 11 million streams on Spotify. Their success continued with a European tour with Battle Beast, UK dates alongside Delain, headline shows in select countries including Finland and Japan, and performances at major festivals like Masters of Rock, Bloodstock Open Air, Sabaton Open Air, and 70,000 Tons of Metal.
In 2020, guitarist Marcus Sunesson (Ronnie Atkins, The Crown) joined, expanding the line-up. The pandemic pause allowed the band to craft their third album The Vertigo Trigger, released in 2023. The album’s tour brought them back to Finland to open for Smash Into Pieces and to headline shows in early 2024. Quietly beginning their fourth album, Cyhra ended the cycle with a Scandinavian tour with Evergrey, leading into 2025 with the standalone single “Superman.”
Cyhra are:
Jake E – Vocals, keys
Euge Valovirta – Guitars, bass
Jesper Strömblad – Bass, guitars
Marcus Sunesson – Guitars
Alex Landenburg – Drums
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Halo Effect – March Of The Unheard
After blasting onto the scene a few short years ago with their electrifying debut, Swedish supergroup The Halo Effect return with second full length studio release March of the Unheard (Nuclear Blast Records). Comprised entirely of former members of In Flames, The Halo Effect is sort of like the musical equivalent of a support group for disgruntled ex-employees, but with riffs instead of complaining.
ALBUM REVIEW: VOLA – Friend Of A Phantom
Like with their last record a three year wait brings us Friend of A Phantom (Mascot Label Group), the new album from those musically restless Scandinavians VOLA. Their fourth album serves up more of their dynamic wall of sound, which mixes Metal heaviness, Prog Rock changeability, in your face electronica and radio friendly hooks.Continue reading
Machine Head Releases Their New Single and Video “These Scars Won’t Define Us” ft. In Flames, Lacuna Coil and Unearth
Machine Head has dropped a new single single and visualizer for “These Scars Won’t Define Us” featuring all four bands on their just announced 2025 tour: In Flames, Lacuna Coil and Unearth. All the band members adding vocals to the anthemic song. Watch the lyric video for These Scars Won’t Define Us’ below: