Belphegor Shares a New Single and Video “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus,” Band Signs with Reigning Phoenix Music


Belphegor 2025 – Photo by: Afra Catharina

The unrelenting force of diabolical Black Death Metal, Belphegor, returns with a blazing new single: “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus.” Forged in chaos and crowned in blasphemy, the track marks a savage invocation of what is yet to come. This release marks Belphegor’s first under their freshly inked deal with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), setting the stage for a powerful alliance between one of extreme metal’s most revered entities and one of the scene’s most ambitious new labels. Stream the new track and watch the video here: 

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AFI Shares a New Single and Video “Behind the Clock” – New Album Coming Soon


After much teasing on across social media, California punk rock stalwarts AFI have officially announced their next album, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…, which will release on October 3rd, 2025 via Run For Cover Records. In the meantime, they’ve also dropped the first single from that album, titled “Behind the Clock.” “Behind the Clock” is streaming now on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify, with an official music video also available on YouTube. Continue reading


The Acacia Strain Share a New Single and Video “A Call Beyond” Video  – New Album “You Are Safe From God Here” Due Out This Fall


The Acacia Strain  — Vincent Bennett, vocals; Devin Shidaker, lead guitar; Griffin Landa, bass; Mike Mulholland, guitar; and Matt Guglielmo, drums — are thrilled to announce their upcoming album You Are Safe From God Here. It arrives on October 24 via Rise Records. Pre-order it at the links below. The Acacia Strain have also shared the video for first single”A Call Beyond!” Watch it here.

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Rain City Drive Shares a New Single and Video – “Ride Or Die”


Rain City Drive are back and ready to captivate listeners with their new heartfelt anthem “Ride Or Die,” out now via Thriller Records. The track arrives complete with a music video that captures the powerful feeling of finding that one person you want to build a life with, your ultimate partner in everything. Watch and stream “Ride Or Die” below.Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 6-27-25  Rock and Metal New Releases Radar


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 6-20-25 

What is your favorite album cover this week? 

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Forbidden Shares Their First New Single and Video in 15 Years – “Divided By Zero”


Bay Area Legends Forbidden have shared their new single and video for “Divided By Zero!” This is the band’s first new single with new singer Norman Skinner (Skinner, Nivianne)! The band promises a new album in 2025, and will be on tour this summer including a Los Angeles headline show, Wacken Open Air, Dynamo, Motorcultor, Aftershock, and more! Watch and stream the track now!Continue reading


Sun Dont Shine (Type O Negative, Crowbar, Down) Drops Brand New Single and Video “Coming Down” – New EP Coming Soon


Following the haunting intensity of “The Promise Song,” hard rock force Sun Dont Shine (ft. members of Type O Negative, Crowbar, Down) returns with a brand new single, “Coming Down,” out today. The track dives headfirst into the swirling tension between serenity and chaos, delivered with the unrelenting rawness the band has become known for. Watch the video here and pre-order the new four-song EP Coming Down, releasing via Corpse Paint Records this summer, below.Continue reading


PREVIEW: New Music Friday: 6-27-25  Rock and Metal New Releases Radar


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 6-20-25 

What is your favorite album cover this week? 

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Tess And The Details Share a New Single and Video for “Take Me Alive”


San Francisco punk rock band Tess & The Details return with their first original single since 2023, announcing the anthemic “Take Me Alive,” out now! “Take Me Alive” is the band’s first original release since their debut 2023 album Runaway (Double Helix Records), kicking off an exciting new chapter. To accompany the track, the band is also dropping a high-energy, performance-based music video, shot by Like Roses guitarist Devin Zamora and edited by lead singer/guitarist Tess Stevens. Watch the video here: Continue reading


Orange9MM Shares Their First New Single in 26 Years – “Turn It Up”


Fresh off supporting Refused and Quicksand in NYC as part of their “The Refused Are Fucking Dead” farewell tour, Orange9MM is back and delivering music to make you move.  The band released their first new music since the 1990s, “Turn It Up” solidifies the new line-up, furthering 9mm’s legacy as a band fundamental to the DNA of NYC Post-Hardcore. Stream “Turn It Up” now! 

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