Female-fronted Alternative Metal band Hearts & Hand Grenades are back with a new music video and single entitled ‘Our Darkest Night’. This is the latest release from the band since their full-length album Where I Begin which was released on January 26. The music video was directed by Cristo Cola, and the single was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Jeremy Tabor at Triple Zero Music. “This video tries to tell a story from the photograph in which the song is about.” says lead vocalist and bassist Stephanie Wlosinski. “The photo contains an image of an apocalyptic time which is the result of an ongoing war. As the story unfolds, the aftermath of the destruction becomes more and more apparent. We felt this song was a great song to tell a story based on something as simple as a photograph. By looking at it, you have to wonder what happened in the background? How did everything die? Why is this person smiling with nothing to smile about?” Guitarist Mike Bress continues, “This is our first concept video. We dipped our toes into something a bit different in that none of the band members are in the video. We try to tell the story with short cut scenes of how life would exist after everything is destroyed. By doing this, we are trying to convey that foolish wars will eventually bring on a world where a once lush earth becomes a desolate wasteland as a result. Living will be almost impossible.”

Spanish Rock Band Strangers are thrilled to unveil their new single ‘With You’, the first track from their forthcoming EP Whispers coming out later this year, via Frontiers Music Srl. The band shared their excitement stating: “Turn up the volume and let the power of our first single ‘With you’ ignite your soul. Get hooked on the great energy of our catchy track”.

Since 2009, Canada’s Valfreya has been honing their sound bringing in elements from black metal, and folk metal with touches of symphonic metal to create powerful music that has been heard around the world. With an impressive five albums already under their belts, they are gearing up for the sixth Dawn of Reckoning, coming out on May 24. A formidable concept album that tells of the goddess Hel striking back at humanity, it is a gritty, aggressive journey into mythology. The band comments on the second single ‘Le Périple’ (“The Journey”), which is being released now in lyric video form: “This album marks a significant evolution in our sound. While our earlier works leaned heavily on joyful and folkloric elements, Dawn of Reckoning takes on a symphonic blackened death metal approach. As for the single, it represents a human’s life: Innocence, discovery, ambition, false ideas, lies… This being slowly realizes that humanity is not virtuous.”

Kittie have officially announced their first album in 13 years. The new LP, titled Fire, will arrive June 21st via Sumerian Records. In advance of its release, the Canadian metal band has unveiled the new song ‘Vultures,’ which follows previous singles ‘Eyes Wide Open’ and ‘We Are Shadows.’ Regarding the new album, Kittie singer-guitarist Morgan Lander stated, “10 years ago, if someone would have told us that we would be releasing new Kittie music in 2024, we’d have dismissed them right away. It feels like something deeper than fate that’s brought us together again, allowing us to create something fearless and magical for you. We’ve worked incredibly hard over the past year, and surrounded ourselves with the ultimate dream team to make this album a reality. We cannot wait for you to lose yourselves in the passion and strength of Fire.” The album was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, known for his work with Foo Fighters, Rush, Alice in Chains, Korn, Halestorm, and more. As for the single, Lander remarked, “‘Vultures’ is a bold musical declaration, signaling our new beginnings as a band. ‘Vultures’ is a warning to those with hidden agendas, who thrive on deception. It’s a proclamation of breaking free of the chains of exploitation and a reckoning for those who pick at the bones of those who suffer in silence. The music video for “Vultures” contains footage of Kittie performing the song at the recent Sick New World festival in Las Vegas. [via Consequence]

TRAIL OF TEARS have released a brand new song. The new song, titled ‘Blood Red Hero’, is taken from the Norwegian gothic/symphonic black metal band’s upcoming new EP, Winds Of Disdain, which is scheduled to be released later this month, via The Circle Music. Speaking about the new song, and its accompanying lyric video, vocalist Ronny Thorsen says, “we’re thrilled to share ‘Blood Red Halo’ with our fans. This song represents another facet of the emotions we’re pouring into our new music. The lyric video adds another layer of depth to the story, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience the full EP.” [via Distorted Sound]

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Brazilian Rock band MALVADA is releasing its new single and video, ‘Veneno’ via Frontiers Music. The first song written with the band’s new line-up and the first to be released on Frontiers, ‘Veneno’ is a piece about duality and women’s psychology, as stated by singer Indira Castillo: “These lyrics describe a lot about what it is to be a woman, about our dualities, about what it is to be poison and at the same time our own antidote. I hope that people communicate and identify with this duality that exists in human being.” “’Veneno’, for me, is the light and shadow that exists in human beings, which is very present in female psychology. It is precisely about the importance of duality” – adds bassist Rafaela Reoli. Musically, “’Veneno’ it’s the juice of national pop rock” – according to drummer Juliana Salgado. “We took a little bit of everything we like to hear in Brazilian rock music, put it together and it turned out in something really… Malvada.” Guitarist Bruna Tsuruda also recalls how Veneno “was the first song we made together with the new formation, and that’s why it’s so special: it was the first sign of the new era. We flowed very easily and Veneno was the proof that the new formation would flow easily.

Canadian blackened death symphonic metal band Valfreya is proud to announce the release of their sixth album Dawn of Reckoning on May 24. To whet the palettes of those who enjoy epic and dark metal, now they are releasing a lyric video for the single ‘The Rise’. The concept album sees the band take their darkest turn as they lean into the blackened end of the metal spectrum and follow the goddess Hel as she wreaks havoc upon humanity. The band comments on the album: “Dawn of Reckoning is a concept album. The main theme revolves around the anger of the goddess Hel which plays the metaphorical role of a fatal justice towards a guilty humanity. The songs convey this anger, but also a range of intense emotions related to the execution of humankind. Musically, you will hear dark symphonies, epic choirs, versatile vocals alongside tumultuous guitars and violin riffs.”

LEAGUE OF DISTORTION have released a new music video. The new music video, for the track ‘My Hate Will Go On’, is the brand new single from the German modern metal band and marks their first new music since their self-titled debut album, which was released back in November 2022. Speaking about the new single, the band says, “yes, we are back with a new song that is like a good punch in your face. Provocative and strong as ever, with a deep message processing injustice. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes and are proud to share this new song and video with you now. This is a promise that we will not surrender and there will be more from LEAGUE OF DISTORTION coming soon.” [via Distorted Sound]

Canadian modern power metal icons UNLEASH THE ARCHERS recently announced the upcoming release of their massive sixth studio album, Phantoma, out May 10 via Napalm Records. Following the album’s first two singles ‘Green & Glass’ and ‘Ghosts In The Mist’, the Vancouver based five-piece has revealed their soaring third single, ‘Seeking Vengeance,’ along with a new music video. Beginning with a fast paced guitar lead and modernized power metal attacks, the song entrances with a powerful chorus and intricate dual solo. On the new concept album, listeners join protagonist Phantoma, a Phase 4 / Network Tier 0 unit – model A, on an inspiring yet harrowing journey as she discovers the brutal truths behind the manufactured sheen of social media posturing on a dystopian, near-future planet earth. With the band’s one-of-a-kind blend of power metal, traditional heavy metal, modern prog and pop sensibilities, Phantoma spins a web of sharp musicality, high sci-fi concept and important social commentary. Brittney Slayes of UNLEASH THE ARCHERS says about ‘Seeking Vengeance’: “This is the moment in the story when Phantoma comes to terms with what she must do and who she must become in order to do it. We worked really hard to make sure the music reflects the energy of the moment, and I think the video does a great job of portraying the inner struggle as well. This was filmed and edited by the boys at RuneGate Studio and they focused on using lighting and different lenses to create a dynamic visual experience. The song is the darkest moment of the album but it is juxtaposed with an uplifting chorus melody that was actually inspired by classic Disney ’hero anthems’. This one was a unanimous single choice for us and we can’t wait to play it live for you all at our upcoming shows! Hope you enjoy.” [via Outburn]

AD INFINITUM have released a new music video. The new music video, for the track ‘Outer Space’, is the brand new single from the Swiss/German symphonic metal band and marks their first new music since their latest studio record, Chapter III: Downfall, which was released in March last year. Speaking about the new single, the band shares, “welcome to a new page of the AD INFINITUM story where a new era begins. A journey from the ominous darkness of the Abyss to the freeing and energizing dreamscapes of Elysium, passing through the hope and empowerment found at the Surface. Discover our new single Outer Space, a song that resounds like a sincere and intimate piece of a diary. A grey lullaby tinted with a few drops of hopeful colors.” [via Distorted Sound]

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