rock/metal tracks
Track: Barbarian Hermit – Mean Sugar
Manchester’s leading purveyors of groove-laden, stoner/doom metal, Barbarian Hermit, recently announced their return with a new album ‘Mean Sugar’, set to be released on 2nd August via APF Records. Written over a 3-year period, ‘Mean Sugar’ is a cathartic creation set against a backdrop that has seen people endure a global pandemic, endless political turmoil, …
Track: Fucked Up – Another Day
Toronto band Fucked Up have shared the title track from their forthcoming album ‘Another Day’, out August 9th on the band’s own imprint Fucked Up Records. The video for ‘Another Day’ gives a brief look at the history of human cannabis use and calls for an end to drug prohibition. This follows the previous single ‘Stimming‘. Fucked Up frontman Damian Abraham explains: “Evolving side by …
Track: Crimson Veil – Illuminate
After sharing their debut single, ‘Flinch‘, Crimson Veil has shared their second track, ‘Illuminate’. Both tracks are taken from the band’s debut album, ‘Hex’, which is due out on September 20th via Reigning Phoenix Music. The band comments: “‘Illuminate’ was written during a period of dark reflection, waiting for a new pathway to appear. It’s …
Track: Kurokuma – Crux Ansata
Psych trio Kurokuma have shared their second single from their upcoming new album ‘Of Amber and Sand’. While their Sanford Parker-recorded debut, ‘Born of Obsidian’ dug deep into the ancient history of Mesoamerican civilisations, ‘Of Amber and Sand’ is based on the colossal concept of time, each track dealing with a different facet of temporality and eternity, …
Track: Die Ego – Anywhere We Are Going
Gabe Scapigliati (Vocals and Bass)and Diego Fardel (Lead Guitar) of Die Ego have crafted something new with their new track ‘Anywhere We Are Going’. Normally drawing influences from metal and hard rock icons such as Metallica, Pantera, Alice in Chains, and Slipknot, the band have a distinctive edge and styling which partially stems from their roots. Dedicated to pushing …
Track: Jaws The Shark – Last Train To Santa Fe
Jaws The Shark has shared his final single before the release of his debut album ‘Wasteland’ on the 19th of July via So Recordings. Worthy of featuring in the soundtrack of a classic cinematic Western film, ‘Last Train To Santa Fe’ starts off soft and sombre and then reaches a powerful crescendo. Olly Bailey has explained the writing process: “I …
Track: Aklash – Reincarnation
Brit Progressive black metallers Aklash are set to release their new album, ‘Reincarnation’, on the 20th of June. Comprised Nicholas Millar (Guitar, Violin and Main Vocals), Yiannis Panou (Guitars, Bouzouki, Flute and Vocals), Chris Kendell (Bass and Vocals), and Marco Silva (Drums, Percussion, Synth and Vocals)the band has roots throughout the whole of Europe. This …
Track: Lectric – Take Your Shot
Rock powerhouse Lectric has shared their debut single, ‘Take Your Shot’. It is an anthem of self-truth and breaking free from deceitful lies. Embrace the opportunities in front of you and seize the day. It’s never too late. The band state: “In the early months of 2022, Josh and Jake collaborated with Mikey from Skindred …
Track: Deadletter – Mother
Deadletter have shared their new single ‘Mother’, which is the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming debut album ‘Hysterical Strength’ due out on the 13th of September via SO Recordings. ‘Mother’ follows lead single ‘Mere Mortal‘ and was produced by famed British producer Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys, Adele) Lead singer Zac Lawrence says about the …
Track: The Rolling People – The Thief
Stockport four-piece The Rolling People have shared their new single, ‘The Thief,’ which brings us a little closer to the release of their debut EP, ‘Before It’s Gone’, which is due on the 2nd of August via LAB Records. McNichol explains: “‘The Thief’ is a song that we’ve had for a long time in our …