The Halloween haze is fading, but new music is still flooding the timeline from every direction. Below you’ll find another batch of releases and announcements cutting across hardcore, screamo, punk, metal, rock, and the weirder edges of everything in between. Hit the jump links and slide straight into whatever matches your mood.
⤵ Hardcore / Metalcore, ⤵ Screamo / Post Hardcore, ⤵ Post Rock / Post Metal, ⤵ Punk Rock, ⤵ Metal, ⤵ Rock, ⤵ Experimental / Other.
⤵ Hardcore / Metalcore
WORLD CONDEMNED come in swinging with Indiscriminate Violence, a debut EP that feels more like a veteran manifesto than an introduction. Out November 7 and tracked at Studio Fredman, it’s nine minutes of politically charged metallic hardcore that strips away nostalgia in favor of tension, non stop action, and precision.
Made up of folks from MASS WORSHIP, SHARP TONGUES, ANCHOR, HEARTS ALIVE, and ONE MINUTE LEFT, the band sound like they’ve already lived through the scene they’re writing about — pissed off, politically wired.
Dive into the details in our new feature here.
Southern metalcore wrecking crew WIELDED STEEL just linked up with 1126 Records and unleashed a new video for “Your Words Mean Nothing,” spotlighting the DIY Alabama scene. The track swings at hollow promises from the ruling class, identity-bait tactics, and the folks cashing in on working-class misery. Vocalist Jesse Clark lays it out: consequences are real, and numbers matter. Next week they head out with Surfaced, dragging downtuned violence across the Midwest and back home.
DRAIN unleash …Is Your Friend via Epitaph Records — a groove-bound hardcore riot bursting with thrashy crossover energy, divebombing guitars, and that signature Santa Cruz bounce. Written on the road and tracked fully live with producer Jon Markson, the record bottles the chaos of their sweat-soaked shows into ten tracks built for pits, pile-ons, and pure catharsis. It’s all squealing leads, breakdown swagger, and relentless positivity — hardcore as a celebration, not a sermon. What a party.
AGNOSTIC FRONT return with Echoes In Eternity, a 15-track, 25-minute blast of refreshed New York hardcore out now via Reigning Phoenix Music. The record keeps their four-decade legacy intact—furious, fast, and streetwise—with RUN-DMC’s Darryl “DMC” McDaniels guesting on “Matter Of Life & Death.” Produced by Mike Dijan and mixed by Zeuss at Planet-Z, it’s raw and relentless—proof that Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma still lead the charge with zero compromise.
Henry Rollins is making his return to music after a 20-year hiatus, teaming up with punk icon Ian MacKaye for a new project.
The pair recently recorded a four-song session at Washington D.C.’s legendary Inner Ear Studios, where their musical journeys began decades ago. Rollins shared the news on his website, expressing his excitement about working with MacKaye and producer Don Zientara. The session also saw Eddie Janney of Untouchables and Rites of Spring join the mix.
While details about the release remain scarce, fans are eager for a punk-rooted sound to emerge from this unexpected collaboration.
Boise straight edge band WITNESS CHAMBER surface with a new single, “Day to Die / Generation Loss,” a knotted, metallic hardcore swing dripping with paranoia and pressure as they line up for the drop of Bronze Gates on Brain Floss December 5; tracked by Charles Toshio at Panda Studios and wrapped by Brogun Allen, it hits with that West Coast density and stomps right into a run of dates alongside heavyweights like Judge, Division of Mind, and Earth Crisis, but with a proper modern twist.
Expanding on the track, drummer Jason shares: “This one is kind of a summary of the whole record, which is to embody the feeling of dread that bad theology can instill in someone. ‘Day To Die’ ouches on the predetermination of entering heaven or hell.”
RECOLLECTION, featuring members from Haywire, Skinhead, Hammer Bros, and more, has dropped their debut EP Vivid Dreams via Pop Wig Records. The six-track release blends hardcore and Oi! urgency with melodic, shout-along choruses, capturing both raw aggression and emotional depth. Tracks like “In Memoriam” and “Last Call” tackle grief and the complexities of staying close to loved ones, while “Car Doors (Oh Ashley)” offers a more tender, acoustic conclusion. The EP, recorded by Taylor Young, is an introduction to the band’s self-described “hard indie” sound and is out now. Recollection will debut live in December at For The Children in Los Angeles.
Reissue of RAIDEN’s The Killing Fist announced via Yetzer Hara Records (US) and DFR (EU). Features updated artwork by Christy O’Connor (SPLITKNUCKLE) and a bonus VISION OF DISORDER cover (“Suffer”). Considered a key record in dark hardcore/metalcore and influential to both labels.
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UK metallic hardcore outfit KAKIHARA just dropped “Calamari,” the jagged, math-spiked lead single from their upcoming EP Love Songs Part II. Tracked live in a single living room to bottle the chaos of their pit-built shows, the song swings between stop-start rhythms, dissonant riffs, and a blunt beatdown while vocals flicker from desperation to grit, echoing influences like CONVERGE, BOTCH, and ENVY. Out December 5 on Ripcord Records, the EP keeps their DIY roots intact and follows a run of UK dates with bands like THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS and PORTRAYAL OF GUILT.
NUCLEAR CULT is back with their new album A Beautiful Day…to Go F** Yourself, available now in both U.S. vinyl and CD formats. The CD version compiles 52 bonus tracks from previous EPs and compilation appearances, creating a complete discography for the band. The album sticks to their signature fast, violent hardcore sound, with influences ranging from Infest to Die Kreuzen. This is pure, old-school DIY hardcore, replete with personal and social commentary served with a self-ironic touch. If you’re into fast, no-nonsense hardcore, this is your jam.
Lear more about it here.
PUPIL SLICER’s highly anticipated album Fleshwork is out today, November 7, 2025, via Prosthetic Records. The record dives deeper into the band’s intense sound, blending elements of industrial, black metal, and screamo to create an immersive, brutal experience. With its powerful riffs, chaotic energy, and raw emotional depth, Fleshwork expands the band’s range while staying true to their signature style. Fans can expect an emotionally charged, immersive journey that is both unrelenting and cathartic.
Brooding modern hardcore unit SIX STEPS FORWARD rolled out a new video for “Pareidolia,” the third single from their EP The Grim Verse, out December 9 on Upstate Records – Europe/UK. The track drags through panic-state vocals, ghost-in-the-crowd imagery, and a burned-out refusal to follow the herd, with Cieślak of Last Penance dropping in for extra abrasion.
Straight edge hardcore force RAW BRIGADE just dropped a short documentary ahead of their new album 100%, out November 14 on Flatspot Records. Shot around Bogotá, it traces the band’s origins at a tattoo shop, the local scene they helped shape, and the identity they carry across English and Spanish versions of the record. Vocalist Carlos Chavarriaga and crew talk legacy, pressure, and place while live clips cut between hillside photo shoots and sweaty rooms. They’ll take it to the U.S. supporting Agnostic Front this December.
Our recent guests KISSER drop their debut This World Swallows People Whole, a nine-track blast that drags hardcore through Berlin rave pulse and ’90s gabber crunch. Formed after the collapse of post-punk outfit the Tacks, the New Zealand crew lean into layered distortion, sample pads, and bass drops that hit like an unbroken live set. Nalita’s vocals cut against paranoia, collapsing communities, and the churn of individualist burnout, while the electronics twist the riffs into something colder and more frantic.
Buffalo’s HAVANA SYNDROME return with Kill Your Brain, a four–track burst of synth-punk wired for overload. The new EP swaps their lo-fi isolationism for a full band attack, leaning into electromagnetic paranoia, sharp drum programming, and claustrophobic hooks about surveillance and control. Lucas handles writing, recording, mixing, and mastering, with live drums pushing everything harder. Out now through Swimming Faith Records on a limited run of 100 cassettes, ahead of a November 6–18 tour.
Texas hardcore crushers BEYOND REACH just dropped their three-track FALL PROMO ’25, a quick, mean hit of NYHC-leaning riffs and thrash vibe straight out of the Corpus Christi/Austin circuit, landing right as they roll into a West Coast run alongside BAD MOUTH and GHOSTHOUSE; it’s short, ugly, and built to settle scores in sweaty rooms where nobody’s asking your name twice.
BODYSNATCHER unleash a crushing new video for Blade Between The Teeth, directed by Toddi Babu (SILLY GOOSE, HEAVY//HITTER). The track drops just ahead of the band’s run as direct support to WHITECHAPEL on The Rituals Of Hate tour alongside ANGELMAKER and DISEMBODIED TYRANT, kicking off November 12 in Norfolk, VA. The Florida deathcore crew sound more vicious than ever—delivering their trademark blend of breakdowns and brutality that hits like a blunt-force weapon before they tear across the U.S. through December.
BORE tear through boundaries on Feral, their debut full-length via Silent Pendulum Records — a jagged, unrelenting mix of mathcore chaos, hardcore urgency, and alt-metal tension that’s as feral as its name suggests. Check it out and dive deeper with our full feature here.
Art-scarred, grind-splattered metalcore solo act UPPERSLUT just dropped Post Industrial Annihilation Engine, a six-track burst from east Atlanta. It’s one trans shitposter tearing through queercore angles, skronk edges, and basement-level panic, swinging at aristocracy and lesser demons with short, jagged hits.
CVTO, a sludge and noise-infused band from Barcelona, have dropped their debut EP Restos. Blending the dirtiest sludge with chaotic noise, the band calls their sound “turbo-mugre” – a fitting description for their raw, heavy mix. The EP is a relentless barrage of distortion and thunderous volumes, drawing influences from bands like Thou, Full of Hell, and Chat Pile. You can listen to the full EP via Discos El Colmado and check out their raw energy captured in this brutal debut.
Southern rockish hardcore punks DANGERFACE return with a vengeance, dropping the explosive new single Kill Hallelujah! — a 2-minute blast of raw, high-octane ride out now via Get Loud Records.
Following Be Damned! (2023) and Get Loud! (2019), the Norwegian powerhouse ushers in a new era with fresh recruits Espen Håvarstein and Andreas “Deas” Kjelstrup, doubling down on their blend of hardcore, punk, metal, and classic rock fury. Loud, tight, and wild, Kill Hallelujah! sounds like a band hungry to tear through the next chapter with teeth bared.
KURT BRECHT of D.R.I. brings his long-lost book series back into circulation after decades out of print, reissued through Blackhouse Records with reconstructed layouts, corrected errors, and expanded lyrics under the title See The Loud Feeling. We have a full interview feature up this week at this location.
BACK TO GODHEAD, the Krishnacore band, just dropped two new tracks, “Gita” and “Uncivilized,” teasing their upcoming LP. After a few years with Bhakta Javier as the frontman, they’ve reunited with original vocalist Danesa Das. The tracks are a sign of the band’s return with fresh energy, still rooted in hardcore with their spiritual edge. Fans can check out these new cuts via New Age Records ahead of the full-length release.
⤵ Screamo / Post Hardcore
Raw emoviolent skramz, noise punk, melodic emo MySpace stuff, but also rockish 90s post hardcore.
Also, be sure to visit ⤵ Rock section, it’s full of post hardcore and emo infused sounds, too!
ZEGEMA BEACH RECORDS dropped a new 10″ EP titled Allomancer by INOSUKE, the Ohio-based duo made up of Jason (Men As Trees/Locktender) and Erik (Lord Snow/Stormlight). Across five tracks in just under 20 minutes, the record drags post-hardcore, sludge, screamo, and metal into thick, atmospheric territory, driven by frantic, technical drumming. It’s heavily inspired by Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn, opening with the six-plus minute “a thousand years of ash and mist” and peaking again on “braving the new world,” which shifts through sharp structural pivots.
ASTERIÆ return with The Place I Call Myself, a blackened post-hardcore record that captures frustration, reflection, and release. Formed in Poznań in 2019, the five-piece blend blast beats, dense guitars, and raw emotion into songs that feel both heavy and human. Written in Polish for honesty and intensity, the album channels anger, exhaustion, and connection through its title — a metaphor for finding space to hold what can’t be carried. See our full feature here.
Manchester label TNSrecords has dropped Mindfuldinaction, the new EP from Danish punk outfit NEXØ, pairing five frantic, politically-wired tracks on side A with four experimental reworks by electronic composer Messell on side B — all built from recycled NEXØ sound. Pressed on recycled vinyl with unique color variants, the release follows the band’s explosive MPF2026 appearance and pushes their mix of hardcore urgency and information-age anxiety into sharper focus.
00s emocore is back! Texas emo/hardcore outfit I PROMISED THE WORLD tap straight into that Myspace-era post-hardcore drip on their new single “Bliss in 7 Languages,” a sugary rush of nostalgia wrapped in hooky desperation, landing ahead of their album dropping January 16 via Rise Records. Formerly known as Sinema, the band lean into clean-scream dynamics and glossy, early-2000s melodrama in a way that feels less like revival cosplay and more like muscle memory baked into the riffs, with preorders live now for vinyl and merch.
On the signing the band notes: “It’s an unreal feeling to be signed to Rise, a label that has history with many of the bands that have inspired us along the way. We hope this record connects to both old and new listeners by giving nostalgia and an improved version of our sound.ì”.
The first single, “Bliss in 7 Languages”, which arrives with a video, harkens to the early-2000s post-hardcore era while melding in screamo and Midwest emo, refracted through the digital chaos of the internet age — equal parts nostalgia and new-world anxiety.
Post-hardcore supergroup MIRRORLESS dropped a live video for “Ultraviolent,” pulled from their six-song debut EP out now through Equal Vision Records. Filmed at Kaiju in Louisville, it shows Chris Higdon roaring harder than his Elliott days while the band leans into DC-leaning melody and skate-era punk grit. Members pull history from Coliseum, Fotocrime, By The Grace Of God and more, twisting those roots into something sharp and restless. They’re celebrating with a hometown release show and then rolling out to support Shiner through mid-November.
PUKE WOLF return with their most expansive piece yet, the 11-minute “Hyena Laugh,” featuring DEMERSAL and Sophia Larsdotter of WHO KILLED BAMBI. Out now, it’s the latest preview from the Aarhus screamo act’s forthcoming album Descend, due February 2026.
See our full feature on this amazing track here.
EVERBLOOM shared debut single “Vacant Rooms” , tackling addiction’s collateral damage on families. The Rochester, NY emo/melodic-hardcore band features members of Aphasia and blends emo-style lyrical focus with progressive-metalcore dissonance and melodic-hardcore energy. Themes include addiction, mental health, relational collapse, isolation, and fighting personal darkness. For fans of DEFEATER, CASEY, BEING AS AN OCEAN, COUNTERPARTS, SILENT PLANET, STATIC DRESS, UNDEROATH. Music video and streaming links available.
⤵ Post Rock / Post Metal
NEVERBODY merge progressive post-rock with introspective storytelling on Self Talk, out November 3. The Liverpool trio — Alex Cottrell, Jack Austen-Vincent, and Gareth Dawson — lean into jazz-influenced musicianship, layered arrangements, and mood-driven structure to explore the subconscious without words. We dropped a full feature with the band here.
SADFACE has just released the long-awaited The Last Radiance, a debut single guiding the way toward the forthcoming album Tenebra Omnia Regit. It’s the first official spark from this independent metal-leaning, ambient and post-rock-infused artist from Warsaw, channeling silence into glow, and melancholy into slow emotional collapse. Expect more about this project on the pages of our magazine soon.
THISQUIETARMY and OTAY:ONII unveil Serpents and Shallows, an eight-track descent into immersive sonic tension out today via Thisquietarmy Records. Running just under 45 minutes, the record unfolds like a ritual—drone guitars twisting around fractured electronics and haunted vocal layers, creating a space between decay and transcendence.
The album marks the next chapter in the duo’s evolving collaboration following Howl and Tell, coinciding with their December European tour that brings this atmospheric fusion of noise, drone, and possessed beauty to Berlin, Hamburg, Paris, and beyond.
TIDES FROM NEBULA dropped a live cut of “Tragedy of Joseph Merrick.” The Polish post-rock instrumental maestros are back with this in their ongoing live series. It’s pure, raw energy, tapping into that expansive, atmospheric vibe they’ve been known for. The track clocks in at 5:52, but you’re already lost in it way before it ends. Get into it if you need something that builds and breathes.
⤵ Punk Rock
Punk, Pop Punk, Folk Punk, raw, fast, melodic, and more.
Southeastern Michigan ska-punk crew THE BOY DETECTIVE return with Disco Lunch, out November 7 via Punkerton Records — a horn-fueled, humor-soaked riot that cranks their signature chaos to full blast. Spanning nearly two decades of riffs, breakdowns, and ska swagger, the record channels pure party energy with big hooks, bigger heart, and Benny Capaul’s promise to “throw in everything and the kitchen sink.” A groove-heavy, dance-punk whodunit built for the pit — and the afterparty.
Pop-punk powerhouse NO PRESSURE just put up a 2026 LP Promo 7″ with two new tracks — “Good Enough” and “Wearing Thin” — ahead of next year’s full-length on BBB/Streets Of Hate.
New single from BEN QUAD titled “Very Big In Sheboygan” lands ahead of their upcoming LP Wisher (out November 14 via Pure Noise Records). It’s a pop-leaning turn for the band, weaving synth leads and sliced guitar glitches into their post-emo framework. Guitarist Edgar Viveros frames it as a proper long-distance love song, pulled from years of seven-hour drives and the relief of finally arriving.
HAPPYDAZE just dropped their latest single, “Falling Again”,. The track delivers a punchy, upbeat power pop-punk sound that blends catchy hooks with high-energy rhythms, staying true to the band’s style. This will fuel your tank for the whole weekend.
DFL, the punk outfit originally formed by Monty Messex and Crazy Tom in 1991, has dropped a new EP titled Tour Talk. The four-track release features tracks like “No U Don’t,” “Paddy Wagon,” and “F**k It,” all infused with that classic DFL energy. After a 24-year hiatus, the band reformed in 2013 and followed up with their critically acclaimed 2021 album YRUDFL. This new EP was recorded with Fletcher Dragge of Pennywise producing, and it’s a precursor to their upcoming 2026 full-length.
NEW FOUND GLORY are back with another shot of bright-eyed pop-punk energy, dropping their new single “Treat Yourself” and lining it up with the forthcoming album Listen Up! due February 20 via Pure Noise. This one leans into a faster West Coast pulse, pushing self-compassion through the grind instead of drowning in it — a reminder to chill, breathe, and quit beating yourself senseless over every slip. After nearly six years without a full-length, the band sound dialed-in, riff-first, and sharp, carrying decades of scars with a weird gratitude.
Chicago no-coast pop punk crew REMATCH just dropped their debut full-length Nothing Like You Wanted, a tight 10-track swing through anxiety, nostalgia, and fast-paced basement energy that feels built for sweaty mic-grab shows.
YOUR BROKEN HERO dropped a new single called “Fantasy,” pulling in AUGUST BURNS RED frontman Jake Luhrs for a metallic edge that lifts the project out of pure pop-punk parody territory and deeper into crossover territory. The track premiered via the Emo’s Not Dead platform, which feels fitting considering Matt Cutshall’s entire joke-turned-movement is now a real ecosystem: four sold-out cruises, a Kickstarter-funded full-length, and a global community raised on scene nostalgia. “Fantasy” is our first glimpse into this next era, where Cutshall doubles down on sharper writing and bigger guests instead of leaning only on humor.
SAM RUSSO just dropped a new video for “Bruises and Sunburn,” one of the heavier emotional punches on his latest LP “Hold You Hard” (Red Scare Industries). Full-band delivery, plainspoken lyrics about alcoholism, and footage pulled straight from those sweaty London/Manchester release shows. We actually went deep on this record earlier this week.
Second and final pressing of V/A – JAROCIN ’82 is available now via Refuse/Warsaw Pact Records, documenting the explosive 1982 edition of the Jarocin festival under martial law with raw archival radio recordings from early Polish post-punk and hardcore acts including KONTROLA W., SS-20, REJESTRACJA, BIKINI, WC, CORPUS X, and DETONATOR, packaged with a gatefold, inner sleeve, extensive booklet, and pressed on silver vinyl (506 copies).
Seattle veterans AMBER PACIFIC return with a new lyric video for “The Hero or The Villain,” leaning into urgent, melody-first punk that flashes their mid-00s roots and nods to Bad Religion, Rise Against, and Sum 41; stacked vocals, a racing chorus, and that familiar live-room energy keep the fire burning from this year’s comeback LP All In, a reminder that they’re still here, still writing, and still swinging.
Dutch Oi! lifers RAZORBLADE blast back after a decade with The Old Guard E.P. — four tracks of straight-ahead, boots-to-the-floor street grit out now via Rebellion Records. It’s groove-bound, snarling hardcore with thrashy crossover energy and squealing guitars that cut through like sirens — pure working-class fury wrapped in gang vocals and stomping riffs. No reinvention, just a loud reminder that real Oi! never dies. What a party.
FINALBOSSFIGHT! drop their third LP The Life of My Dreams today via PNWK Records, produced by Billy Mannino and wrapped in artwork by Zack Zagula. The Lansing pop-punk/emo trio stretch their trademark mix of sharp hooks and Midwest honesty across a record that feels both nostalgic and newly charged. They’ll celebrate the release on November 29 at The Pike Room in Pontiac with LEISURE HOUR, POTION SELLER MI, and FORMERCRITICS, presented by The Pleasant Underground.
KAAK are back with their explosive new single Predigt. The Hanover-based emo/post-hardcore punk rockers channel frustration and dark humor into a raw, guitar-driven track that feels both cathartic and self-aware — “bad-tempered but still in a good mood,” as the band puts it. Recorded and mixed by Leon Kaack with mastering from Jacco Herhaus, Predigt marks the start of a new chapter following their debut Schrei Doch.
Montreal’s own FakeYou just let loose “All About You” via 59 X Records — a fever dream of a single that turns fixation into cinema, heartbreak into pulse, and devotion into something that cuts a little too close to the skin. See our full feature here.
Leicester’s Our Souls return with DIY Misery, their fourth EP, out November 7, 2024. This six-track release combines melodic punk with sharp, introspective lyrics, capturing personal struggles and social disillusionment. Opening with Last Life, the band explores self-destructive tendencies, while Boxer critiques blind loyalty through a nod to Orwell’s Animal Farm.
We covered the band in a full piece here.
Goldfinger, the punk rock veterans, are back with their latest single “Chasing Amy”, released on November 7, 2025. The track dives deep into the emotions of nostalgia, obsession, and lost love, with lyrics that reflect on the fleeting, reckless moments of youth. With its catchy, anthemic style, the song blends the band’s signature punk energy with a touch of introspective longing. The lyrics weave a tale of a tumultuous relationship marked by wild adventures and a longing for someone who can’t be forgotten.
South African punk band WORMS have released their debut EP, Legless and Grubby, a fast collection of four tracks clocking in at just over 5 minutes. The EP, available on all platforms except Spotify (as part of the band’s protest against the military-industrial complex), dives into themes like lost friendships, the infamous Gacy the Killer Clown, and a worm-themed anthem.
⤵ Rock
Alternative, Indie Rock, Hard Rock, Emo, Noise Rock, Post Punk, Grunge, Shoegaze and more
INTO IT. OVER IT. has dropped a new single titled Hypernormalisation. The track clocks in at 3:26 and brings that signature indie vibe, blending emotional depth with precise instrumentation.
RADIOHEAD kicked off their long-dormant return in Madrid, stepping back onstage for the first time since 2018 with a new in-the-round setup wrapped in translucent LED screens and a busker-style setlist philosophy that pulled deep cuts like “Sit Down. Stand Up.” out of a 21-year sleep, ran through era-defining staples (“Weird Fishes/Arpeggi,” “Idioteque,” “Paranoid Android”), and rode the unexpected TikTok-sparked resurgence of “Let Down,” while fresh tour merch referencing the iconic Donwood visual universe dropped online via W.A.S.T.E. for both ticket holders and the shut-out masses as the band rolls toward four-night runs in Bologna, London, Copenhagen, and Berlin with all dates already long sold-out.
Ottawa-based indie-rock band Guest Room Status has released their new EP Eventually?, a six-track journey through change, nostalgia, and the complexities of growing older. Known for blending anthemic pop-punk with midwest emo influences, the band channels the tension of life moving too quickly while you’re still figuring it all out. Highlights include the anthemic “Losing Track” and the introspective “Stall at the Start,” both capturing the restlessness of wanting to move forward but feeling stuck. Eventually? is a heartfelt exploration of the present, set against the backdrop of a nostalgic past.
White Lies’ new album Night Light arrives today. After seven studio records, the London trio lean deeper into textured synth-pop and widescreen emotion, trading some of their guitar fire for shimmering electronics, pulsing bass and cinematic moods. It’s a mature evolution that keeps their brooding core intact while charting fresh terrain.
Stoke-on-Trent’s BLACK COAST return with a new single, “Overflow,” landing today via Papercut Recordings and fleshed out with glitchy visuals from Luis Lopes; produced and mixed by Sam Bloor and mastered by Bob Cooper, it leans deeper into their nu-metalcore swing—thick low-end, tight hard rock with creaking electronics, and that frustrated vocal edge that’s been pushing their local rise, echoing the sweaty small-room energy that’s turned them into one of the city’s most reliable heavy exports.
REMEMBER SPORTS surface with a two-song single, Bug / Across The Line, via Get Better Records. It lands right in the pocket of their wiry indie power-pop: jangly guitars, a little basement grit, Carmen Perry’s diaristic vocal phrasing threading that familiar mix of melancholy and fizz. It also arrives in the orbit of the 10-year anniversary of All Of Something, a record that crystallised early-20s confusion into punchy melody and nervous energy.
Marmozets are finally shaking off seven years of silence, teasing their long-awaited comeback single A Kiss From A Mother, landing November 5 and marking the first real movement since 2018’s Knowing What You Know Now. The band addressed the long pause with a candid statement about family, loss, and life happening offstage, revealing they’ll return as a four-piece while confirming a full album already in the chamber. With new photos, a fresh deal, and UK dates booked for winter, all signs point to a proper resurgence from one of Britain’s most inventive rock outfits—Myspace kids, math-rock nerds, and alt-rock faithful might want to clear some calendar space.
SKINDRED drop their new single You Got This today through Earache Records, sliding in with that familiar ragga-metal bounce and tour-season energy. It’s the band’s first new material since last year’s Smile, landing right in the middle of their UK run and hinting at a fresh album cycle brewing.
MALLAVORA drop Waste, a two-track release that sits awkwardly in the genre Venn diagram – somewhere between pop-leaning rock, melodic metalcore tension, and a modern, post-hardcore, but closest to a heavier strain of rock that keeps its hooks sharp. The second single was released back in September and we covered it here.
CASKETS drop their new album The Only Heaven You’ll Know on November 7 via Sharptone Records, pushing further into that synth-soaked, emotionally charged post-hardcore pop rock lane they’ve carved out since the rebrand. Matt Flood calls the record a confession in real time — anxiety, identity, the pressure to appear fine while falling apart — and you can hear those influences from mid-2000s staples like… see here.
Worn-heart punk rock trio THE PENSKE FILE dropped a new video for “Rocking Chair,” a quiet cut from their October 3 album Reprieve. Written on an off-night in a rented house in Germany, it looks back at a full life from the far end, hoping for some kind of peace when the curtain drops. Tracked live in producer Adam Michael’s living room and filmed by Victor Wiercioch, it keeps the moment raw: mortality, memory, and the weight of time pressed into one take. Here, the band trades their usual punch for restraint, chasing a little light in the noise.
Post-hardcore rockers ARMOR FOR SLEEP drop their new album There Is No Memory at midnight via Equal Vision Records, paired with a fresh video for “Last Days.” Frontman Ben Jorgensen digs into breakups, addiction, and the weird power of memories, admitting “I would sell my soul not to care anymore” as he imagines an ex at the end of the road.
Recorded with Sam Guaiana, the record trades the metaphorical haze of The Rain Museum for blunt, real-world scars, winding from regret to a quiet kind of acceptance. The band jumps on the Scream Team Tour starting November 17, supporting Senses Fail and Story of the Year across the U.S.
Ottawa/Toronto songwriter Myhill drops the new International Hum EP, leaning into a Leonard-Cohen-style delivery with a punk-etched lens on small details and worn-in emotions, pulling threads from past work with Siegfried Meier and John Ferrara into a sparse, hushed set that floats between folk confession and late-night bruises.
TEEN JESUS AND THE JEAN TEASERS claim their moment with Glory, out now via Community Music / Mom + Pop — a confident, emotionally charged leap that blends punk urgency with indie finesse. Recorded with Grammy-winning producer Catherine Marks, the Canberra/Melbourne quartet push past their raw early chaos into sharper, more fearless territory, tackling anxiety, empowerment, and connection with unfiltered honesty. From explosive anthems like Mother and Unscarred to the cathartic closer Wonderful, Glory feels both lived-in and luminous.
FRANK TURNER celebrates a decade of restless creativity with The Next Ten Years, a triple-vinyl collection out today via Interscope Records. Following 2015’s The First Ten Years, this crystal-clear 3LP set gathers B-sides, live cuts, acoustic versions, and collaborations recorded between 2015 and 2024—spanning eras from Positive Songs for Negative People to FTHC. Instand banger alert: “Bar Staff”.
Turner marks the release with a new take on Janis Ian’s Better Times Will Come and continues an intense touring run alongside DROPKICK MURPHYS, before closing 2025 with a reunion tour with MILLION DEAD.
THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have unveiled a live 1996 version of “Here Is No Why” ahead of the Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness 30th anniversary reissue. Recorded in Los Angeles on February 4, 1996, the track is part of an expanded 42-song edition featuring over 80 minutes of previously unreleased live material. The reissue arrives November 21 via multiple formats, including a super deluxe vinyl pressing and digital release.
Wishes On A Plane from Munich, Germany, has released their LP Lost Songs (time 97.), out on November 7, 2025. The album includes both new and demo tracks, blending raw emotion with reflective lyricism. It offers an intimate exploration of themes like love, loss, and self-discovery, capturing the spirit of emo and post-rock.
ALEXISONFIRE has dropped Copies of Old Masters Volume 1, a covers EP, today via Dine Alone Records. The EP features the band’s take on four classic Canadian tracks: “Neighbourhood Villain” by Doughboys, “Cuz” by Shallow North Dakota, “Fully Completely” by The Tragically Hip, and “Misogyny” by Rusty. Their cover of The Tragically Hip’s “Fully Completely” is available as the lead single. Known for their post-hardcore sound, the band brings their own spin to these tracks, blending nostalgia with their signature energy.
Alt-rock band THE BARONS have dropped their debut LP Le Château, a mix of raw energy and introspective vibes. The album tackles aging, human connection, and the complexities of our digital age across ten tracks. “Bleu Cheese,” a humorous yet vulnerable take on growing older, is one of the standout tracks. Produced by Jacob Sommerio, the album captures the band’s live energy and dynamic sound. THE BARONS, known for their energetic performances, have already shared stages with the likes of Catfish and the Bottlemen and The Aces. Le Château is out now.
YUMI ZOUMA has shared a new single, “Phoebe’s Song,” a heartfelt track about frontman Josh Burgess’ love for his partner, Phoebe. The song showcases the band’s shift to a more guitar-driven, emotionally-charged sound, blending romance with introspection. Along with the new single, the band has announced a spring 2026 North American tour, kicking off in Washington, D.C. on April 30. This release follows the band’s exploration of a heavier sound in their upcoming album No Love Lost To Kindness, set for release on January 30, 2026.
KINGS OF LEON have dropped their four-track EP titled EP#2 this Friday (November 7). The Nashville rockers shared the tracklisting, which includes “All The Little Sheep,” “To Space,” “Pit To The Rind,” and “The Wolf,” along with a teaser featuring a chugging riff and Caleb Followill’s “All aboard” vocals. This follows recent Instagram posts of the band working on new music.
FRIGHTFUL PLACES’ new EP Drifting Away Again is out now, featuring three tracks that explore raw emotional depths. “Third Wheel,” “Spirits Are Up!,” and “Old Frame (Revisited)” make up this deeply personal release and it sounds great!
VIAGRA BOYS took over KEXP’s gathering space on September 13, 2025, for a live session that’s now up for grabs. The Swedish post-punk outfit rattled through their energetic set, kicking off with “Man Made of Meat” and hitting tracks like “Slow Learner,” “Waterboy,” and “Troglodyte.”
⤵ Metal
Alt Metal, Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Black, Thrash, Sludge, Nu Metal, and more.
Black metal institution MAYHEM are back with Liturgy of Death, dropping February 6 and already cutting the air with their new single “Weep for Nothing,” a cold sprint into mortality, grief, and the weight of knowing none of it really matters. The lineup sounds locked and venomous, pushing that classic, suffocating atmosphere without soft edges, and the pre-order comes stacked with deluxe vinyl variants, tarot cards, pins, the whole ritual if you’re that deep in. Four decades on, they’re still dragging death by the throat across Europe starting February 5 — unmistakably grim, no comfort offered.
DEATH ANGEL has unveiled a new track, “Cult of the Used,” alongside an animated music video by Tamara Llenas. The thrash legends are taking the track on the road, part of their upcoming Act III tour, which includes stops across the U.S. through December. The song features heavy riffs and lyrics that dive into themes of manipulation, greed, and chaos. It’s a classic DEATH ANGEL sound, full of raw energy and biting social commentary.
Deathcore veterans WHITECHAPEL have shared a new video for “Prisoner 666,” taken from their 2025 full-length Hymns In Dissonance on Metal Blade Records. Vocalist Phil Bozeman frames the track as the opening chapter in a narrative about “the last living son” abandoning faith, burning the church, and serving Satan “as father.” Guitarist Alex Wade points to heavy “Saw Is The Law” vibes in the opening groove, updated with a more melodic edge.
Next week the band hit the road for their Rituals Of Hate US headlining run, performing Hymns In Dissonance front-to-back with support from BODYSNATCHER, ANGELMAKER, and DISEMBODIED TYRANT. The tour runs November 12 through December 14, covering more than two dozen cities.
Groove-stomp metalcore bruisers SALTWOUND just dropped a new single and video, “Apparition,” featuring Ethan Harrison of Great American Ghost. It cuts into the people who drain you dry while pretending they care, with vocalist Spencer Timmons pointing at manipulation and emotional siphoning. It’s their first new shot in a year, and they’re already out on the road with Great American Ghost, dragging this thing across the map through December.
LUCYNINE’s new album Melena (Talheim Records) leans into post-black metal’s cold edge but mutates it with crust stomp, synthwave haze, and distant Italian vocals buried like someone shouting through a wall, all wrapped in stark visual symbolism built around a dead magpie the artist found, lit, and photographed — a small, frozen moment turned into quiet horror without the usual gothic clichés.
Themes of severed sentiment, self-hardening, and exhaustion bleed into the single “Oltre la soglia,” ending in a heavy, drained breakdown, and the imagery ties back to his work as a photographer, where compositions sometimes spark the music rather than decorate it. We covered this one this week, digging deeper into the visual language and the strange calm in its morbidity.
Ukrainian outfit TRIA PRIMA emerge from Zhytomyr with a new mini-album, Three Primes of Alchemy, landing November 18 via Nocturnus Records, channeling death metal laced with doom weight and dungeon synth atmosphere, built by members tied to projects like DRUDKH, LUCIFUGUM, BLOOD OF KINGU, BESTIAL INVASION, COSMIC JAGUAR, and VIOLENT OMEN; recorded at Morrison Studio and mixed/mastered at Nuts4all, the release folds in alchemical themes, guest vocals from Anira, and session guitar/keys from Evgeniy Maestro, alongside a video for “Solar Sulfur,” while the trio are already deep into material for a second full-length expected in late 2026.
xxTHE FRST unleash Don’t Let Go, a volatile new single featuring Jasta, pairing modern metal grit with alt-rock urgency and a message rooted in resilience. Known for turning outsider energy into anthems, the Nashville duo stands by their creed—music for those who don’t belong. Backed by $ocial Media $uicide with Taylor Barber and Left To Suffer.
Dublin’s PRIMORDIAL have released Live in New York City, a stunning live album out today on Metal Blade Records. Recorded earlier this year at TV Eye in Ridgewood, New York, this collection spans the band’s legendary catalog, including tracks from Spirit The Earth Aflame, The Gathering Wilderness, To The Nameless Dead, and more. The album captures the raw passion and fury of a special performance, showcasing PRIMORDIAL’s commanding presence.
⤵ Experimental / Electronic / Other
Hypnotic psych collective JULIE’S HAIRCUT line up their tenth album Radiance Opposition for November 28 via Superlove/Weird Beard Records, stretching eight cyclical tracks across psychedelia, electronica, krautrock pulses, and polyrhythmic drift. A new presence, Italian-Nigerian singer Anna Bassy, steps forward with a shamanic edge, while the long-running six-piece keep dodging imitation the way they’ve done since the ’90s, pulling disparate elements into one slow-burning vision. The first singles are already circling, and the full record sits there like a ritual, waiting.
trait d’union returns with hélas, the second single from the upcoming album Il n’y a pas d’ailleurs, out December 12 via Frozen Records. Written between Berlin and Toulouse, the track continues the project’s move toward a colder, heavier tone — a mix of minimal synth, punk rhythm, and New Wave tension. Formed in 2023, trait d’union has built a sound somewhere between Syndrome 81, early Rendez-Vous, and Molchat Doma, focusing on repetition, restraint, and a sense of quiet frustration. hélas reflects on daily struggle and resilience without drama, showing the project’s growing precision and darker direction.
Our full feature on this landed earlier this week.
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