New Music Friday is back with a packed October 2nd 2026 release slate, spanning Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Extreme Metal, Doom, Punk, Progressive music, and more.
Browse the full list below, support the artists through the official links, and tell us what is hitting your speakers first in the comments!
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Maryland alt-metallers, Savage Hands, recently served up their newest track, “It’s Me,” via Oxide Music records. Without sacrificing an ounce of their metalcore bite, the band lean into a glossier, hook-driven sound on “It’s Me” that doesn’t shy away from a pop sensibility.
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Hard rock four-piece, Catch Your Breath, have just released their latest standalone single, “Perfect World,” via Thriller Records Accompanied by a visualizer video, the track also features a guest appearance from Virginia-born, Los-Angeles-based rapper and multi-instrumentalist, Ryan Oakes. “Perfect World” follows the band’s recently announced tour with Dayseeker this fall, along with their EU/UK on a headline tour commencing April 2025. Check out the new song and live listings below.
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