With their Myspace-era throwback riffs, drop-tuned breakdowns, and sheer relentlessness, Face Yourself have become a staple of the modern deathcore era. Their ability to connect with fans worldwide and their tireless drive have made them a force to be reckoned with—and they’ve only just begun.

Fury marks FACE YOURSELF’s second EP with Sumerian Records and their continued collaboration with producer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada). The five-track collection builds on the foundation established with Martyr, pushing their sound into more uncompromising territory while maintaining the emotional depth that has connected with fans worldwide.

We had a chat with Yasmine about Fury, the band’s origins and more. Read the Q&A below.

Hi Yasmine! For anyone discovering Face Yourself here for the first time, please give us a brief history of the band and your influences.

“Face Yourself was founded by Eric and Thomas. Eric directs music videos for a living and he decided to pick some musicians he worked with on videos to form a band. I ended up auditioning through a post on Facebook that Eric made about looking for musicians for his project. Being 6 in the band, we all have very different influences, between death metal, hardcore, slam, tech, pop music etc…”

You’ve just released your fifth EP in two years, Fury. What can you tell us about the record? What do you hope fans/listeners take away from it?

“This is the second record we’re doing with Joey Sturgis (producer). Most songs on Fury were supposed to be on Martyr, but after discussing with Joey we ended up choosing to make 2 collections of songs that sounded better together. We worked on having a more mature sound through this one and hope fans will catch this.”

Please take us through your songwriting/creative process. Did you do anything with this EP that you hadn’t previously done with other releases? What is your favourite part and what do you find most challenging?

“We came with unfinished songs in the studio which we don’t do usually. It was fun creating with Joey, he wrote the outro on ‘Ov Agony,’ which is my favorite song. I wrote vocals and lyrics for that song a year ago so I was really happy to finally release this one, especially because it is a very personal song. Most challenging part of each recording process is finding the time to do it, we all have different schedules and live in different states.”

You have a tour coming up in October. What can someone expect from a Face Yourself show? How do you want fans to feel after leaving one of your gigs?

“Yes, it’s very exciting. We have the best time performing and we hope people relate to that, it’s great to be able to share so much joy with the audience.”

Finally, what’s next for Face Yourself? Any plans for a full length? Goals for the future or anything else you want to share?

“We are currently writing a full length, and are discussing about future tours. One of our main goals is to tour other parts of the world someday.”

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Following the energetic ‘Just a Sacrifice’ and the evocative ‘Echoes of the Earth’, ‘Silent Pain’ dives into the emotional terrain of hidden suffering. With haunting melodies, cinematic arrangements and raw, confessional lyrics, the song captures the invisible battles we fight behind closed doors—where pain is masked by silence and strength is found in vulnerability.

“‘Silent Pain’ is a song I deeply connect with—it’s about giving a voice to emotions we often keep buried. Singing it felt like releasing something I had been holding in for years”, shares vocalist and lyricist Angela Di Vincenzo.

Musically, the track merges heavy grooves with fragile atmospheres, reflecting the duality of emotional turmoil and healing. Guitarist and producer Andy Menario explains: “I wanted the guitars to echo the internal chaos and quiet desperation behind the lyrics—sometimes heavy, sometimes fragile, just like the human mind.”

Megg Jacobs dives even deeper into the brutal emotional terrain first explored in her previous single ‘ego’ with the release of its companion track, ‘DEATH,’ a volatile meditation on all-or-nothing thinking, illusion, and the chaos that follows the rejection of nuance.

“‘DEATH’ is about the fallout of denying that middle space,” Megg Jacobs shares. “It’s the exhaustion that comes from clinging to black-and-white thinking while everything around you demands complexity.” With her signature fusion of thunderous drums, guttural vocals, and emotionally layered lyrics, Jacobs crafts a deep atmosphere that is as aggressive as it is vulnerable. She describes the track as being stuck in a loop, between glitter in the dirt and dirt in the glitter. One is rot masked by beauty, the other corruption masked by sparkle. “Neither is honest,” she explains. “Both are masks we wear to avoid nuance: the real discomfort of being human.” The new single builds on the themes of ego death and transformation first introduced in ‘ego,’ capturing the psychological wear-and-tear that results from resisting the complicated truths of being alive.

Renowned J-Metal group, BABYMETAL have released their highly anticipated new album METAL FORTH via Capitol Records. Along with the release, the group put out a new music video for their explosive track ‘My Queen’ (feat. Spiritbox).

Hotly-tipped Floridian quintet, Not Enough Space have released their powerful new single ‘Don’t Let Go,’ the latest offering from their forthcoming debut full-length album Weaponize Your Rage, set for release on September 12 via Thriller Records.

‘Don’t Let Go’ confronts the desperate beauty of clinging to hope when everything else is unraveling. With soaring emotion and crushing intensity, the track is a poignant showcase of the band’s ability to fuse raw vulnerability with unrelenting force.

“‘Don’t Let Go,’ captures the experience of facing struggles and hardships together with your partner,” Not Enough Space explains. “It highlights the importance of holding on through difficult times and not losing sight of each other. Blending soft, somber moments with bursts of energy and intensity, the song reflects the emotional depth of embracing both the highs and lows of love.”

Brighton’s self-defined ‘Brat Metal’ trio Eville, made up of singer/guitarist Eva Sheldrake, bassist/singer/producer Jude Richards, and drummer Milo Hemsley, have announced their debut EP BRAT METAL, set for release on October 17. The announcement is made ahead of the band’s hotly-anticipated appearance at this year’s Reading and Leeds Festival.

Leading the charge is new single ‘BR4T MBL’ (pronounced brat mobile), a high-octane anthem inspired by Fast & Furious, Need for Speed, and the hyper-feminine aesthetics of Y2K icons like Paris Hilton. The track is packed with car-themed wordplay – with each line in the first verse shifting gears, from “FIRST off the line, you’re a SECOND too late” and beyond – delivering an empowering message that firmly puts women in the driver’s seat. The bold, glossy video brings the concept to life in full throttle.

Speaking of the track, vocalist Eva Sheldrake shares, “We wanted to write an empowering song that puts women in the driver’s seat for a change.”

Portland’s Dying Wish specialize in a particularly brutal form of metalcore. Emma Boster can actually sing when she isn’t bringing the hellfire beast-roars, and the band really steers into that ability on their new song ‘I’ll Know You’re Not Around,’ the lead single from the upcoming LP Flesh Stays Together. The heavy parts feel heavier because of the ominous beauty in Boster’s voice, and when the breakdown comes in, they bring it.

Flesh Stays Together follows Dying Wish’s 2023 album Symptoms Of Survival, as well as ‘I Brought You My Soul (Your World Brought Me Despair),’ the one-off single that came out earlier this year. Dying Wish recorded Flesh Stays Together with Knocked Loose collaborator Will Putney, and ‘I’ll Know You’re Not Around’ has a lot of that band’s sincere guttural lurch. Dying Wish already tour big rooms, but if the rest of the record sounds like this, I could see them following Knocked Loose into even bigger ones.

Dying Wish member Pedro Carrillo co-directed the ‘I’ll Know You’re Not Around’ video with Eric Richter, and it’s got all the bloody theatricality that you’d hope.

Finnish heavy metal powerhouse BATTLE BEAST continues their unstoppable rise with the release of their brand-new single and music video ‘Here We Are‘. With this new single, the band officially announces their highly anticipated seventh studio album Steelbound, set to be released on October 17 via Nuclear Blast.

‘Here We Are‘ marks the third single taken from Steelbound, and it’s a bold, unapologetic anthem of resilience and unity. Armed with thunderous riffs, powerful vocals, and infectious hooks, the song captures the spirit of overcoming adversity and standing strong together.

Song writer Joona Björkroth comments: “‘Here We Are’ captures that moment after the storm has passed — you’ve faced challenges, been tested, and somehow come through the other side a little stronger, a bit wiser, and perhaps a bit more grounded. Things might not have gone perfectly, but you’ve endured. The song is a tribute to perseverance and resilience — to standing tall just the way you are, nothing more, nothing less.”

Noora Louhimo adds: “We’ve all been down in the depths – each of us and all of us together. Still we’ve always gotten back up, even if bruised and bloodied. And here we are still, stronger than ever. No matter how tough the journey, we’re always stronger when we face it together”

The track is paired with a stunning music video that brings its message to life in true BATTLE BEAST fashion: dramatic, powerful, and visually striking.

UK metal outfit CAGE FIGHT have released a brand new single. Titled ‘IHYG (I Hate Your Guts)’, the new track marks the band’s first new music since the release of their self-titled debut album, which was released back in May 2022, via Candlelight Records. The song features deeply personal lyrics from vocalist Rachel Aspe, detailing a bleak and traumatic experience. The new music video was directed by Shaun Hodson (Loki Films).

Speaking about the new song, vocalist Rachel Aspe says, “’IHYG‘is a response to a deeply traumatic experience that had a life changing impact on me. It crushed my confidence and self-worth which spiralled me to rock bottom, but I’ve become stronger and more resilient than ever. This experience inspired me to write lyrics for the first time, resulting in this song. The video tells this story.”

Guitarist James Monteith adds, “since the release of our debut album we’ve been through some changes and significantly evolved as a unit. We’ve gotten to know each other much more musically and personally, and the result is a much more honed vision of CAGE FIGHT. IHYG is the first taste of what’s to come. We’re also excited to finally release new music with our new bassist Will Horsman.”

Face Yourself have unleashed vicious single ‘Fractures’, taken from their upcoming EP Fury. With the full EP set to arrive on September 26 via Sumerian Records, the track dissects the violence of beauty standards and self-hatred.

Speaking on ‘Fractures’, vocalist Yasmine Liverneaux has shared: “We are excited to release our new single ‘Fractures’ produced by Joey Sturgis. The lyrics explore a darker theme, as it speaks a lot about self hatred, exploring the pressure of beauty standards and the “mutilations” those pressures can lead someone to. It’s like changing your appearance so much to fit a mould to the point that you don’t even recognise yourself which can be very violent.”

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With ‘Echoes Of The Earth’, Secret Rule explores a more introspective and spiritual side of their sound. The song blends heavy grooves, atmospheric tension, and layered electronics, creating a powerful and immersive soundscape. Lyrically, it reflects on the human need to reconnect with what is real and primordial in a chaotic, artificial world.

“It’s about listening for something ancient to guide you. I wrote the lyrics during a time when I needed to feel grounded again. That chorus is the moment of awakening,” says vocalist Angela Di Vincenzo.

Guitarist and producer Andy Menario adds: “We wanted a track that felt direct and alive—something that could carry both chaos and order, like a dialogue between the modern world and the earth itself.”

Edmonton, Canada’s Famous Strangers, unravels their new music video for their latest single ‘L.S.C.’ as they gear up for performances at this year’s festival appearances at Armstrong Metal Fest and Loud As Hell Open Air along with upcoming tour dates to be announced.

As one of the first songs that all four of them in Famous Strangers wrote together from start to finish, the track is raw and intense. It represents exactly where they are as a band right now: fearless in their songwriting and unafraid to blend melody with brutality.

“’L.S.C.’ is meant to take you on a ride. It starts soft, like it is letting you in slowly, and then it flips the switch. The heaviness hits out of nowhere. It grabs you, shakes you, and then drags you through the rest of the track without letting go. It eases you in, then completely takes over, and by the time it is done, it feels like it has drained the life out of you in the best way,” adds guitarist Jeff Kittilitz.

Lyrically, the song is told from the perspective of a female figure who is part human and part spider. It is inspired by the mating behavior of black widows, where attraction, intimacy, and destruction all collide. At its core, it is about obsession, power, and survival. It speaks to the emotional weight of wanting something that was never meant to be yours, and the strength it takes to pull yourself back from that edge.

“What we hope is that this song opens people up a little, even if it’s not what they usually listen to. There’s so much music out there that people miss out on because they’re stuck in one genre or one mindset. We’re trying to break through that and just write what feels real, no matter what it sounds like. We are about being fearless in our songwriting. Put everything on the table, be yourself, and don’t hold back. That’s the energy they’re trying to give people when they press play,” says Kittilitz.

Black metal trio Witch Club Satan have just unveiled a powerful new single and accompanying music video, ‘You Wildflower’.

The rising Norwegian group explain that they’re “exploring gentleness as a resistance movement” on their newest effort, revealing in a statement: “If you make art today, you have to engage with global issues. You must show where you stand: that you stand for all human life, and that no-one should be oppressed.

“Hope is a radical act in today’s world – and it’s also a choice. Giving up can be tempting – it means you don’t have to fight. But ‘You Wildflower’ is a rallying cry to persevere.”

Touching on what’s going on in today’s climate, Witch Club Satan continue that this track is “also about contrast – the world is scarred by war, where the violence seeps into those who care. When you care, you’re marked by the violence taking place. But through that awareness, we’re trying to show that the cycle of violence can be stopped.”

Vitally, they add that, “If you have a microphone and an amplifier, you have power. And then music can’t be separated from politics. At its core, black metal is punk – that’s how we see it: raw, defiant, and uncompromising.”

FACE YOURSELF have released a new music video. The new music video, for the track ‘Ov Agony’, is the brand new single from from the American and French deathcore band and follows hot on the heels of their new EP, Martyr, which was released back in April, via Sumerian Records.

Speaking about the new single, vocalist Yasmine Liverneaux says, “we are proud to release our new single ‘Ov Agony’ via Sumerian Records. This song is for anyone who has ever felt like giving up. I wrote the lyrics based on a suicide letter that I wrote for my parents when I was 15, that I ended up never giving to them. Now that I have reached a certain peace in my life, it is easier to go back to those darker places, and heal these old wounds through music. I no longer have to hold this pain inside, and now that it has been freed through the music, this pain doesn’t have to be mine anymore. I hope this can resonate with anyone who has shared this feeling, and hopefully let go of their pain knowing that artistic expressions can save lives, and unite people.”

The words of Sages and the sins of the father. With ‘His Dark Materials’, Wailing Banshee bring the whisper and the thunder, combining their NWOBHM inspired sound with modern prog elements.

The track explores the historic waste of life and purging of history and culture by organised religion. It’s a song about no matter how much we step forward as a species, we always seem to regress back into a cycle of manipulation and corruption.

The epic harmony guitar intro subsides quickly to show a more raw and vulnerable side to the band, followed by the track’s gradual crescendo into its heavy metal climax to show both the light and the dark of the song’s themes.

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“We are proud to be releasing ‘Martyr’ alongside the music video for our new single ‘Primal’. ‘Primal’ is about the shift that happens in someone, when they realize they’ve been wronged for so long, and decide to finally stand up for themselves. ‘Martyr’ explores different mental health battles through the struggles, and the strength it takes to heal. This is our first EP with Sumerian Records, and we are excited to be partnering with them for those new songs. We would like to thank Joey Sturgis for also believing in this project and being a part of it.”

Nashville based artist Royale Lynn announces her debut album BLACK MAGIC due for release on June 27 via Epitaph Records. Produced by Jonathan Roach, the record is a raw exploration of Royale’s personal struggles with mental health, woven through a narrative inspired by mythology and fantasy. Drawing from the legend of Pandora’s Box, each song represents an “evil” that escaped Pandora’s box into humanity.

Taking cues from 2000’s hard-rock icons like Evanescence and Flyleaf, Royale shares the lead single ‘GREED’ with bright, piercing vocals that rise over the urgent, thundering instrumentation of the track. Directed by Scott Hansen (A Day To Remember, Sevendust) with dazzling visual effects, the accompanying music video is set in a dark futuristic fantasy world, featuring a leather-clad Royale performing alongside her band with an army of creepy masked figures that represent “greed”.

There is always a deeper meaning to Calva Louise’s output, and ‘Lo Que Vale,’ their new single is no different. Translated into English as ‘What is Worth,’ it delves into the human psyche and our personal perception. The song is taken from their Mascot Records debut, Edge of the Abyss, which is co-produced by Pendulum’s Gareth McGrillen and will be released on 11 July.

Following their European tour with Bloodywood, ‘Lo Que Vale’ drops as a reminder of their sheer scope of ideas that they are able to pack into a single song. A frenetic combination of raging riffs and vocals meet with elegantly dancing keyboard melodies, before being thrown around the room with a formidable force. Like their 2024 single, ‘La Corriente’, it pays homage to singer-guitarist Jess Allinac’s Venezuelan roots, sung in Spanish and is an important part of their identity.

“’Lo Que Vale’ deals with the honest confusion and contradiction of our personal perception: when we think we understand something, we might actually be getting it wrong, and when everything seems upside down, maybe that’s when it is not,” the band explains.

“These honest exchanges in life act as triggers for letting go of the attachments that keep us chained to our mundane delusions. And while looking to break free of the irrelevant and continuous patterns that keep us stuck in one place, confusion builds up to the point of asking oneself if we’re really appreciating what is worth living for.”

Halestorm have unleashed a new song titled ‘Darkness Always Wins.’ The single offers the first taste of the band’s as-yet-untitled new album, set for release later this year.

‘Darkness Always Wins’ features Lzzy Hale’s powerhouse vocals on full display, with the song reminiscent of an ’80s power ballad. In fact, there are lyrical nods to the era (intentional or not), with such lines as “running with the shadows” (Pat Benatar) and “fading into black” (Metallica).

Around the 2:30 mark, things get heavier, as Joe Hottinger’s guitar kicks in, followed by a primal scream from Lzzy shortly thereafter.

“‘Darkness Always Wins’ is not a song of hope, nor is it a song of despair,” stated Lzzy of the single. “It is reality. History repeating. Evil prevails and the good depart first. But we are not doomed as long as we persist and keep our fires burning. The war may not be won in this lifetime. But our mission is to pass the torch so that those who follow have a light to fight with.” [via Consequence]

Dutch symphonic metal band, Blackbriar, announce their brand new album, A Thousand Little Deaths, which will be released on August 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Together with this exciting news the band shares their new single, ‘The Fossilized Widow’. The single channels the eerie spirit of the Victorian era, blending the mysticism of Ouija boards with the brooding passion of Wuthering Heights. A journey through dark love, spectral forces, and gothic intrigue.

Zora Cock comments: “‘The Fossilized Widow’ tells the story of a girl frozen in time, desperately holding on to someone she can never let go. She’s slowly descending into madness by all those words left unsaid, all those questions left to be asked. As the years pass, her home has turned into ruins, yet the legend says she still remains, trapped in her sorrow, waiting and watching. They call her The Fossilized Widow.”

Gothenburg’s purveyors of all things catchy (and heavy) Aligned is back with yet another kickass single, this time in the form of ‘Fortress’. The song comes alongside a video directed by Lucas Englund (Parkway Drive, etc.).

“This track is born from the ashes of deep loss and emotional ruin,” wrote Aligned of the single. “It captures the raw experience of wandering through life weighed down by trauma, and the haunting remnants of something once whole. It echoes the inner turmoil of grief, while its soaring melodies fight to rise from the rubble. It’s also about the strength it takes to face brokenness, build again, and finding power in vulnerability.”

Swiss folk metal giants Eluveitie release their triumphant new album Ànv via Nuclear Blast. In celebration of the day, the band have also unveiled the new video for their single ‘Taranoias‘.

Eluveitie commented: “And along comes – on this special day – our brand new single and video clip off ANV: TARANOÍAS! It’s the opening track of the album and pretty much wrapping up the entire essence on which the album is based in one single song! It’s quite a hard and dark track and surely one of these roller-coaster-feeling songs, like “Rebirth” or “Aidus”, for instance. What we’ve tried when writing this track is to create a song that in itself becomes some kind of a dark entity that comes upon you with the first note of it! Enjoy the ride!”

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The band described the track as “a powerful and provocative new single that channels raw energy into a rebellious anthem. The song is an intense outburst of sound and emotion, built for those who have ever felt like outsiders, pushing them to turn their frustration into strength”.

“The meaning of ‘Hate Manifesto’ is deliberately ambivalent – it’s a battle cry against those who try to label and limit us, but also a reflection on the destructive power of hatred. The lyrics walk a fine line between defiance and self-destruction, asking: what do you do with your anger? Do you use it to fight back or let it consume you?”, they added.

Talking about the video, they commented: “It plunges into a world of late 19th-century occultism, drawing inspiration from colonial-era America, voodoo rituals, and the dark shadows of superstition. Haunting imagery and ritualistic performances set the stage for a feverish descent into hysteria and revolt, where the line between persecutor and outcast blurs. Steeped in mysticism and unrest, the video mirrors the song’s raw energy – an invocation of defiance against those who seek to control and condemn. A song for the misfits, the rebels, and anyone who refuses to be silenced”.

Transcontinental deathcore collective, FACE YOURSELF have announced their brand new EP Martyr. The five track offering is set for release on April 18 via Sumerian Records and raises the modern deathcore bar to an unprecedented level. Punctuating today’s news is their blistering new single ‘Predatory’ which offers a brutal yet haunting exploration of trust and betrayal, diving deep into the dark undercurrents of vulnerability and self-preservation.

‘Predatory’ is out now alongside the accompanying music video – directed by FACE YOURSELF drummer, Eric DiCarlo.

Speaking on their latest single and upcoming EP, the band shares: “FACE YOURSELF is proud to release our newest single ‘Predatory’, alongside the announcement of our new EP Martyr via Sumerian Records. ‘Predatory’ is based on a modern story with some metaphoric images. It’s about going to a dance with a stranger and quickly finding yourself in a dangerous situation. Martyr explores struggles through difficult mental health battles. The lyrical content on the EP is based on vulnerability, and confronting your own demons. The record flirts between standing up for yourself, but also getting back to this dark place, as no one has a perfect linear mental health. Sometimes it takes a few trials to heal old wounds.

“With our producer Joey Sturgis, we tried to translate the theme through the impacts, melodies, vocals, making those emotions loud.”

FRANTIC AMBER have announced a new album. Titled Death Becomes Her, the upcoming album from the Swedish melodic death metal band is the follow-up to 2019’s Bellatrix, and is scheduled to be released in April this year, via RPM ROAR.

Alongside the announcement of the new album, the band have released a new music video for a new song lifted from the upcoming album; Hell’s Belle.

Speaking about the new song, the band shares, “Death Becomes Her is a concept album about female serial killers and includes different kinds of killers and categories of serial killers. Hell’s Belle Gunness was a particularly gruesome Black Widow type serial killer, who lured unsuspecting men to her Indiana farm with promises of love, only to poison and dismember them for their money. She also orchestrated multiple insurance frauds and many suspicious deaths, including those of her husbands and children. Her gruesome legacy, spanning from 1884 to 1908, left a trail of at least 14 confirmed victims, with estimates reaching as high as 40 murders. Belle most probably faked her own death by burning down her farm, leaving behind a headless corpse and a farm full of buried body parts.

“The song ‘Hell’s Belle’ has a lot of black metal inspiration and combines a waltz with blast beats giving it a ruthless sway. We also incorporated a lot of orchestra to set the mood and tone together with the guitar melodies and tremolo. The lyrics tell the story of Belle Gunness and her bloody activities on her farm. The writing style is brutal with a little tongue-in-cheek undertones and the vocals have a wide range going from vicious growls to a little sprinkle of clean classical vocals in a three-part-harmony.”

HÄXAN have announced a new EP. Titled Death Of Me, the upcoming EP from the Welsh hard rock band is the follow-up to 2020’s White Noise, and is scheduled to be released in May this year, via self-release.

The upcoming EP was recorded at Longwave Studios and was produced by Grammy nominated Romesh Dodangoda. Alongside the announcement of the new EP, the band have released a new music video for a new song lifted from the upcoming EP; the title track ‘Death Of Me’.

Speaking about the new song, the band shares, “it was one of the later songs we wrote for the EP, and we played around with lots of ideas for the melody in the verse as we wanted something quite rhythmic but still melodic and catchy. Once we had this melody, albeit with very different words, we all couldn’t stop singing it days, even weeks, later so we knew it was the one.

“This is the first new song HÄXAN fans will hear since our debut album release in 2020, so we hope they will see and love the band’s and our sound’s evolution. It’s still HÄXAN. Still big riffs, big choruses, but bolder, heavier, and bigger than ever.”

Symphonic metal frontrunners EPICA return with a spellbinding third single off their upcoming album, Aspiral, which will see the light of day on April 11 via Nuclear Blast.

‘T.I.M.E.’ is a track that takes listeners on a journey through self-discovery, as the title stands for “Transformation, Integration, Metamorphosis and Evolution” and delves into the art of dying — more specifically, the death of the ego, and the necessary steps one must take to achieve personal and spiritual growth. Bringing this vision to life is the new music video created by Dave Letelier, which captures the song’s haunting aesthetic.

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About the music video, Scardust say: “A cinematic video brings this concept to the screen with an unexpected twist. Filmmaker Lahav Levi depicts the story of Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, as he faces the bittersweet realization that he must vanish for his invention to thrive. Bitcoin enthusiasts may spot some of Satoshi’s famous last communications before his disappearance, and some authentic collectables. Others can simply enjoy an epic, high-energy short film about a heartbreaking decision.”

The band commented on the song: “This is one of the heaviest and most technically complex tracks – arguably one of the most ambitious we’ve ever written. It features the powerful Hellscore choir, directed by Noa Gruman, and an exquisite Turkish strings orchestra, led by Mumin Sesler. Together, the choir and orchestra amplify the song’s dramatic and theatrical essence.” adding that “The song speaks about the painful act of asking a loved one to let you go, for their own sake. Through emotional death metaphors, it captures the sorrow of parting while encouraging them to move on and build a life without you.”

Brazil’s symphonic metal maestros Revengin have unleashed their latest single and music video, ‘Wish You the Same but Worse’, an unflinching anthem of liberation, retribution, and emotional reckoning.

This blistering track bears the raw emotions that simmer beneath the surface when faced with betrayal and injustice. A fearless cry against the repression of pain, ‘Wish You the Same but Worse’ offers an empowering message: confront the hurt, embrace the rage, and find catharsis in the reckoning.

The accompanying video mirrors this emotional storm, plunging viewers into an intense mental duel between reason and emotion. Dark, brooding visuals of black and red reflect the suffocating weight of anguish, while flashes of light and jets of cold fire capture the explosive release of long-repressed feelings. It’s visceral. It’s cathartic. It’s Revengin.

Modern deathcore force FACE YOURSELF are kicking off 2025 with a seismic statement. The band has released their ferocious new single ‘Sideration’, accompanied by a visually arresting official music video and announced their signing to Sumerian Records, a move that signals the next chapter in their rapid ascent.

‘Sideration’ captures the essence of inner turmoil and the search for escape in a universe that feels both vast and isolating. A relentless dive into the psyche, the song bridges the gap between sheer brutality and lyrical vulnerability. Lyrically, ‘Sideration’ confronts themes of despair, isolation, and the desire for release. The accompanying music video is a visual feast, blending dark imagery with visceral performance, perfectly capturing the emotional gravity of the track.

Speaking on their new release the band shares: “‘Sideration’ is both a gateway and a foreshadowing of what’s to come. This track encapsulates everything FACE YOURSELF stands for—Yasmine screaming her heart out, blast beats, aggressive guitars, and a breakdown that’s as crushing as it is cathartic. Thematically, the song explores the dreamlike state your mind creates to shield you from violent events, and the fight to wake up and reclaim control. It’s about being half awake through this dream, trying to find your way out reflected in the lyrics at the beginning “trying to catch the light”, and at the end of the song “I now see the light.”

“To bring this vision to life, we curated a dream team: Joey Sturgis scientifically crafting the heaviest sounds, Max Moore editing our visuals, and now, we have Sumerian Records amplifying everything and ensuring its successful release. Together, we’ve created something that reflects our evolution—two years of DIY grit, 3 self-produced EP’s, 10 DIY music videos, a lot of reflection and funny reddit posts – turned into something even more powerful. We are so excited to share this next chapter with you all. ‘Sideration’ is just the beginning.”

Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. have released their new single ‘Tasty Survivor’. This song is their first anime tie-in song which is the opening theme song to anime Momentary Lily that started this January.

When asked about the inspiration behind the song, vocalist Yukina shared: “This is our very first tie-in with an anime, and we wrote this track specifically for it! The song reflects the world and characters of Momentary Lily while also capturing the essence of our band life. From the intense “eat or be eaten” vibe of live band battles to the exhilarating build-up toward the chorus, it mirrors the way we warm up for a live show and the anticipation of listeners heading to the venue. We hope this song becomes a source of energy for everyone living their lives to the fullest all over the world.!”

Vocalist and guitarist Matsuri commented: “For our first-ever anime tie-in, we focused on blending the world of Momentary Lily with HANABIE.’s unique style. The result is a track that’s bold and straight-forward,yet carries a touch of fragility. The intensity of the intro, in particular, was inspired by the anime’s battle scenes, so we’d love it if you pay close attention to every detail. There were so many connections between HANABIE. and the characters of Momentary Lily, and we poured all those emotions into the lyrics. We hope you enjoy every aspect of the song, from the lyrics to the music, down to the smallest nuances!”

Bassist Hettsu also shared: “This is HANABIE.’s long-awaited anime tie-in song! We expressed the story of the girls in the anime in true HANABIE. style—it’s pop, fast-paced, and features an incredibly catchy chorus that perfectly matches the battle scenes. We think it’s going to be addictively fun! The bass line is also super catchy and intense, so make sure to pay attention to that as well.We hope you’ll enjoy the song together with the anime! ♪”

Lastly, drummer Chika stated: “This is our first-ever anime tie-in, and we had the honour of creating the opening theme for Momentary Lily. While keeping the anime in mind, we also made sure to stay true to HANABIE.’s signature style. One of the key highlights in the drums is right before the first chorus—a section where the kick drum is hit eight times in a row. It’s a small but powerful detail, inspired by the dynamic and intense battle scenes, as if representing a flurry of attacks. Just like the anime, this track is full of highs and lows, and we hope it gets your heart racing with excitement as you listen!”

British folk-horror metallers Forlorn have announced that their debut album will land on March 28 via Church Road.

It finds the London-based quintet paying respects to the elements of nature, mixing metallic sounds with a vibe straight from Midsommar.

Fittingly, they’ve revealed that the new track they’ve released to mark the announcement, ‘Funeral Pyre’, deals with fire, and was inspired in part by classic Christopher Lee movie The Wicker Man.

“’Funeral Pyre’ explores the element of fire and in this sense as a powerful divination tool. We took inspiration from the 1973 film The Wickerman and the concept of human sacrifice, in order for things to grow. We invite people to join us as we shed our naysayers and become stronger together.” [via Kerrang!]

This Friday, Ukrainian metal squadron Jinjer will release their fifth album, Duél. Having already hinted at what’s to come on previous teasers ‘Someone’s Daughter’, ‘Rogue’ and ‘Green Serpent’, they’ve now tossed out the title-track and accompanying cool, retro-animated video. [via Kerrang!]

French metal band NOVELISTS boldly stand their ground as one of the metal scene’s most vibrant and diverse bands with their new single ‘All For Nothing,’ which coincides with the announcement of their upcoming album CODA. The album is set to release on May 9 through the new record label, ACKOR Music, created by members of LANDMVRKS and NOVELISTS.

When asked about the single, Novelists say, “‘All For Nothing’ is the second single from our upcoming album CODA. The song showcases a different style and emotional range compared to our first single releases, ‘Coda’ and ‘K.O.’ This shift was a deliberate choice to avoid sticking to a formula, with each single telling a unique story. With the release of this new track, we also announce that their fifth studio album, CODA, will be released on May 16th, 2025, via ACKOR Music.” [via Grimm Gent]

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