ALBUM REVIEW: Lowheaven – Ritual Decay


Canadian post-Screamo merchants Lowheaven open Ritual Decay (MNRK Heavy) with a swell of noisy ambiance, setting the stage for an explosion of screamo intensity against a stark, apocalyptic mood that bears more resemblance to Neurosis. The sung vocals add a melodic counterpoint that might remind you of Glassjaw. They are prone to hover over crushing Sludge-drenched stomps to give the album its heavier edge. These are often broken up by atmospheric guitar passages before reaching their scathing climax.Continue reading


The Callous Daoboys Book UK and EU Headline Tour For Early 2026 with Knives and Love Rarely (Uk Only)


Atlanta, GA sextet The Callous Daoboys have announced their first full UK and European headline tour, set for early 2026. Fresh off the release of their acclaimed album I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven (MNRK Heavy), and a relentless year of touring, the chaos-core collective are preparing to unleash their blistering, genre-bending live show across the continent.Continue reading


Fox Lake Share Their Single and Video “Real Fast” – New Album Out This Week


Denver’s Fox Lake have just dropped a new video for their single, “Real Fast.” It comes from their next full-length album, New World Heat, arriving on Friday, August 1 via the MNRK Heavy record label. Watch it below and read more.
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High on Fire Announces North American Headlining Tour with Support Charger and Bastardane 


Iconic U.S. rock band, High on Fire, has announced a North American headlining tour in support of its celebrated LP, ‘Cometh the Storm’. In the midst of sold-out summer dates alongside Acid Bath, the GRAMMY Award-winning group details an autumn headliner run that will launch on September 17 in Vancouver, BC. The tour is scheduled to run through September 30 in San Jose, CA and will feature support from Charger and Bastardane. Tickets for all shows are on sale now at the link below.

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Fox Lake Share Their Single and Video “Freestyle” – New Album Coming Soon


Denver’s Fox Lake have just dropped an animated video for their new single, “Freestyle,” featuring Avoid. The track itself comes from their approaching full-length, New World Heat, slated for release on August 1 via MNRK Heavy records. Keep reading below for the new video and more.
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Slomosa Kick Off a European Tour with Helmet


Norway’s Slomosa, have just hit North America with Helmet, touring in support of their new LP, Tundra Rock, released this past September via MNRK Heavy records (High on Fire, Crowbar). They recently released a live-in-studio performance and interview video centered on the new album, following their most recent single, “Monomann (live).” Head into the article below for the gig listings, videos and more.
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INTERVIEW: Waylon Reavis (ex-Mushroomhead) of A Killer’s Confession Talks New Music and 30 Years in Metal


In this episode Keefy chatted with Waylon R. Reavis of A Killers Confession ( ex Mushroomhead) to discuss his new concept album Victim 1, out now via MNRK Music Group / MNRK heavy! The first in a trilogy of albums, Waylon reflects on his love of concept albums, delving deep into the lore of this story, the arc of his entire career, his past with Mushroomhead, changes in the music industry and much more!Continue reading


Shadows Fall Shares First New Single and Video in 14 Years, “In The Grey” – Signs a New Record Deal with MNRK Heavy 


Shadows Fall, who were at the forefront of the New Wave of American Metal scene that dominated the ’00s, are back with a brand new song and a new label! The band has shared the new single “In the Grey.” Watch the video here!Continue reading


Pop Evil Share Their Single and Video “What Remains” – New Album Coming Soon



Modern rockers, Pop Evil, have shared their new single, “What Remains,” via the MNRK Heavy record label. It comes with a lyric video which was produced by Wage War‘s Cody Quistad, and hints at the musical direction of the band’s next album. Check it out in the article below and read more from Pop Evil.
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