THE ASTRONAUTS release their video for new single ‘Ease Up‘, out now on Flip Flop Records.
New single ‘Ease Up‘ is a mellow, guitar soaked rocker that drifts between the indie/alt rock sound of today with a kick back to the likes of the ever inspirational Velvet Underground. A truly stunning single, and with more music to come over the following months on Flip Flop Records, this really is a band to watch.
The Astronauts are Benjamin Fox and Gordon Cooper, American musicians collaborating transatlantically between Detroit and Ireland. In addition to their work as The Astronauts, Fox and Cooper also compose and record under the name Irish Lights, an ambient instrumental project inspired by the timeless beauty and solitude of Ireland’s lighthouses.
Beyond their own music, the duo operates Sleeping in Space LLC, a boutique Detroit-based label dedicated to releasing independent and forward-thinking music.
“We make songs through satellites. Music is our rocket ship. Time to launch. We are ordinary citizens. Midwest till we die”
New York City offers a world of collisions of cultures, sounds, and attitudes; and the latest scorching offering from the city’s underground veins proves that this legacy lives on. Hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT have teamed up with Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of RUN-DMC for a new single and music video, “Matter Of Life & Death”, to reignite the flames of New York hardcore.
On “Matter Of Life & Death”, AGNOSTIC FRONT and DMC prove that they have far more to offer than mere nostalgia. In a refreshingly modern take on genre-blending, the single charges into a snarling street fight between hardcore punk and old-school hip-hop swagger. Blasting out with razor-sharp riffs, thunderous beats, and DMC’s unmistakable cadence, the music hits harder than a Queens-bound freight train. Producer and New York Hardcore stalwart Mike Dijan keeps the sound raw and relentless, while director Blake Farber turns the video into a non-stop adrenaline reel. With mosh pits meeting boom boxes, fists in the air, and sweat flying off the walls, it’s New York grit distilled into less than 3 minutes of pure energy.
In an era of overproduced and predictable genre mash-ups, “Matter of Life & Death” feels alive, dangerous, and necessary. AGNOSTIC FRONT and DMC are the perfect unlikely pairing: two giants from different musical worlds finding common ground in aggression, defiance, and their New York roots.
And this is just the 2nd shot fired, leading into AGNOSTIC FRONT‘s highly-anticipated upcoming album, Echoes in Eternity, dropping November 7th via Reigning Phoenix Music. If you needed a reminder that the spirit of crossover still has teeth, this is it. Pre-order the album here: https://agnosticfront.rpm.link/echoesPR
“Echoes In Eternity” Tracklist:
Way Of War
You Say
Matter Of Life & Death (feat. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of RunDMC)
Tears For Everyone
Divided
Sunday Matinee
I Can’t Win
Turn Up The Volume
Art Of Silence
Shots Fired
Hell To Pay
Evolution Of Madness
Skip The Trial
Obey
Eyes Open Wide
AGNOSTIC FRONT is set to tour the Western United States with a stacked line-up including STRUNG OUT (playing Exile In Oblivion in its entirety), MURPHY’S LAW and LA ARMADA. The tour is set to kick off on Wednesday, October 15th in Denver CO and will continue to pummel audiences across the West Coast until ending on November 2nd in Garden Grove CA.
In support of Echoes in Eternity, AGNOSTIC FRONT have also just announced a European tour with special guests WISDOM IN CHAINS and RAW BRIGADE, kicking off in early February in Germany. Find all upcoming dates listed below!
EAST MEETS WEST TOUR DATES:
October 15, 2025 – The Oriental Theater – Denver, CO October 16, 2025 – Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT October 17, 2025 – The Shredder – Boise, ID October 18, 2025 – Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR October 19, 2025 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA October 21, 2025 – The Ritz – San Jose, CA October 22, 2025 – Goldfield Trading Post – Sacramento, CA October 23, 2025 – Cornerstone Berkeley – Berkeley, CA October 24, 2025 – Ventura Music Hall – Ventura, CA October 25, 2025 – The Glass House – Pomona, CA October 26, 2025 – Swan Dive – Las Vegas, NV October 28, 2025 – The Rock – Tucson, AZ October 29, 2025 – The Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ October 30, 2025 – Transplants Brewery – Palmdale, CA November 01, 2025 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA November 02, 2025 – Garden Amp – Garden Grove, CA
East Coast American Tour 2025:
Dec. 4 Cambridge, MA@ The Middle East Dec. 5 Atlantic City, NJ @ Anchor Rock Club Dec. 6 NYC, NY @ Irving Plaza Dec. 9 Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club Dec. 10 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern Dec. 11 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell) Dec. 12 Melbourne, FL @ Pineapples (Moon Room) Dec. 13 Miami, FL @ Gramps Dec. 14 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum Dec. 15 Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross Dec. 16 Greenville, SC @ Radio Room Dec. 17 Wilmington, NC @ Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern Dec. 18 Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House Dec. 19 Lynchburg, VA @ Super Rad Arcade Dec. 20 Altoona, PA @ McGarvey’s Bar & Grill Dec. 21 Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall (Arrow)
Echoes In Eternity Tour:
Feb. 6 Düsseldorf, Germany @ Zakk Feb. 7 Hamburg, Germany @ Gruenspan Feb. 8 Maastricht, Netherlands @ Muziekgieterij Feb. 9 Saarbrücken, Germany @ Garage Feb. 10 Luzern, Switzerland @ Concert Hall Schüür Feb. 11 Paderno Dugnano (Milan), Italy @ Slaughter Club Feb. 12 Treviso, Italy @ New Age Club Feb. 13 Stuttgart, Germany @ Im Wizemann Feb. 14 Audincourt, France @ Le Moloco Feb. 15 Vauréal, France @ Le Forum Feb. 16 Frankfurt, Germany @ Das Bett Feb. 17 Leipzig, Germany @ Felsenkeller Feb. 18 Herford, Germany @ Kulturwerk Feb. 19 München, Germany @ Backstage Feb. 20 Berlin, Germany @ Astra Kulturhaus Feb. 21 Wrocław, Poland @ Kustomhead And Tattoo Shop Feb. 22 Warsaw, Poland @ Proxima Feb. 23 Ostrava, Czech Republic @ Barrák Music Club Feb. 24 Budapest, Hungary @ Dürer Kert Feb. 25 Linz, Austria @ Posthof Feb. 26 Cham, Germany @ LA Feb. 27 Magdeburg, Germany @ Factory 28 Feb Antwerpen, Belgium @ Trix
About AGNOSTIC FRONT:
Founded in 1982, AGNOSTIC FRONT stand among the most esteemed pioneers of the hardcore genre. No band comes close in sonic and socio authenticity, where the struggles of survival on the streets have literally given life to a sound that remains as impactful today as it was over four decades ago. Their battering, socially critical anthems laid the foundation for true New York hardcore and fuelled the rise of crossover thrash.
After a brief disbandment in the early ’90s, the band roared back in 1998 with “Something’s Gotta Give,” launching a renewed era of relentless touring and crushing albums. Led by the inimitable roar of vocalist Roger Miret and the charismatic, razor-sharp guitar work of Vinnie Stigma, AGNOSTIC FRONT have released a slew of hard-hitting records, culminating in their acclaimed 2019 album “Get Loud!” – a reminder of their enduring relevance and uncompromising spirit.
In 2025, AGNOSTIC FRONT signed with rising metal label Reigning Phoenix Music.“We are excited to announce that we have officially joined the Reigning Phoenix Music family! Excited to work with new and some familiar faces in the team for our new release “Echoes In Eternity,” this coming November! Let’s celebrate in making this collaboration a force to be reckoned with!” says Miret. RPM co-founder Gerardo Martinez adds, “Having worked with Roger and the guys for two decades, this makes it that much more special. Here’s to many more years of killer music!”
Through line-up changes, industry shifts, and a changing world, AGNOSTIC FRONT have remained steadfast: unyielding in sound, spirit, and message. “Echoes In Eternity” proves that after 40+ years, they’re not slowing down. If anything, they’re louder, harder, and more vital than ever.
Since last Wednesday, fans can watch the new and highly emotional Paramount Plus exclusive documentary about the final chapter of Ozzy Osbourne’s life. Under the title “No Escape From Now”, the film highlights the moving moments of his everyday life surrounded by family, while facing his illness and preparing for the final big Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne concert, Back To The Beginning.
Paramount describes the two-hour documentary as follows:
“This is Ozzy like you’ve never seen before: an honest, warm and deeply personal portrait of one of the greatest rock stars of all-time, detailing how the singer’s world shuddered to a halt six years ago, forcing him to contemplate who he really is, confront his own mortality and question whether or not he can ever perform on stage for one last time.”
Avant-garde progressive black/death metal project NERVOUS has dropped an intense new guitar playthrough for “Heavy is the Head that Wears an Imaginary Crown”, taken from the album Acquiescence (out now via Wormholedeath).
Aaron Ciesielski, the creative force behind NERVOUS, blends precision and chaos with unnerving control, twisting dissonant motifs, unpredictable modulations into something that feels both calculated and unhinged. His playing moves from cold technicality to expressive turbulence, showing the kind of fretboard command that turns theory into atmosphere.
Ciesielski describes the piece as “deliberately dissonant and chaotic, but still relatively accessible,” a reflection of his broader vision for Acquiescence — a record that merges black and death metal extremity with avant-garde composition and classical nuance.
Meet Sapient Scar, the new hard rock/metal band exploding onto the scene with their debut single and video, “Weak is the Weapon.” The track hits like a freight train — heavy, melodic, and unapologetically aggressive.
Fronted by VK Lynne (Vita Nova, stOrk, The Spider Accomplice), whose powerhouse vocals announce their arrival, Sapient Scar brings together an impressive lineup: Founder David Ruiz (Edge of Paradise) on guitar, John Chominsky (Edge of Paradise, SYNN, Final Gravity) on drums, Allie Kay (The Silent Hour, Jason Charles Miller, Herway to Hell) on guitar, and Brendan Flavin holding down the low end on bass.
“Weak is the Weapon” isn’t just a debut — it’s a declaration. David Ruiz explains:
“Sapient Scar is setting out to establish itself as a band that is pushing forward with genuine passion and energy. Not reinventing the wheel, yet not fitting neatly into a box, we write music that is honest, from the heart, and unabashedly ours.”
VK Lynne continues:
“Every single person in this band is at the top of their game, and from the moment we were in a room together, the chemistry was palpable. We have something special here, and we can’t wait to bring it to you!”
Produced and mixed by Cody Johnstone (Lindsay Schoolcraft, VK Lynne) and mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Sepultura, Faith No More,Dream Theater, etc.), the track packs the sonic punch of a veteran act with the hunger of a band that is breaking new ground. The video — premiering across YouTube and all major outlets — captures that same raw energy, setting the tone for a new era of heavy rock from Los Angeles.
Sapient Scar’s “Weak is the Weapon” is now available on all streaming platforms.
Daedric continues the journey to their album As The Light Left with their latest single, “All-Consuming” out now across all platforms from FiXT.
f Daedric existed in 2002, “All-Consuming” would be on The Queen of the Damned soundtrack. It’s that simple, no need to overanalyze. This track is pure, cinematic nu-metal aggression, channeling the dark allure of Korn and the haunting atmosphere of early-2000s vampire aesthetics. “If you’re going to have all this s**t to say about me, go ahead and prophesy my day—the one I’m dying.” – Kristyn Hope, Daedric
Lyrically, ‘All Consuming’ explores the fine line between love, hate, desire, jealousy, and disgust, emotions that feed off each other and refuse to fade. It’s a sarcastic anthem of self-awareness, addressing personal flaws while pushing back against constant criticism, especially from self-proclaimed experts online. The song is a cathartic release, drenched in heavy, distorted guitars and eerie vocals that embody suffocating intensity. Haunting yet brutal, it blends raw frustration with defiance, making it one of the most personal and relentless tracks on the album.
As The Light Left is an album forged in both chaos and catharsis. With an unrelenting blend of nu-metal grit, cinematic darkness, and raw vulnerability, Daedric pushes their sound further than ever before—channeling pain, nostalgia, and primal fury.
The album opens with “The Other Terror,” fueled by a mental breakdown and relentless guitar riffs keeping the chaos sharp and direct. With unnerving screams and a tempo that mirrors the energy of fan-favorite “Nirn,” it sets the tone for an album that refuses to hold back. “Sand Tiger” stomps onto the scene like a nu-metal time capsule from the early 2000s, gritty, groovy, and scratched to hell. Inspired by the Cave of Wonders from Aladdin and built from a Linkin Park-esque synth loop, the track fuses live and electronic drums with existential lyrical weight. Then there’s “Callous”, a song that almost didn’t survive. The track was set to be delivered to the mixing engineer when the band collectively decided to tear it apart and rebuild it from the ground up. What emerged was a modern, emotionally devastating anthem about betrayal and self-inflicted retribution. It’s Daedric at their most emotionally and sonically unpredictable. “Night Mother”, is the song that truly marks the start of the album’s creation and all the turbulence that came with it to become a cornerstone of the album’s tone: brooding, cinematic, and deeply human.
Throughout As The Light Left, Daedric strips away polish in favor of pain, letting raw emotion bleed through genre-bending production and ferocious vocals. It’s not an album of easy answers or tidy resolutions. It’s the sound of collapse and creation, of dancing on the edge of the fire, torn between fury and fragility. Born from breakdowns, creative tension, and fearless reinvention, As The Light Left is both a cathartic purge and a statement of artistic intent: Daedric refined, but still untamed.
Daedric is an alternative rock and metal project led by vocalist and artist, Kristyn Hope, alongside producers, Clay Schroeder and Geoff Rockwell.
Daedric draws inspiration from an eclectic array of sources including the open world role-playing game series, The Elder Scrolls, from which the Daedric name is derived. The musical soundscape can best be described as “all killer, no filler” (according to Metal Epidemic) with a dance of hypnotic synths, elaborate grooves, and intensely dynamic vocals.
Kristyn launched the Daedric project in 2021 through a partnership with electronic rock label FiXT. With the debut full-length album, Mortal, and a May 2025 tour supporting TesseracT under Daedric’s belt, the project has solidified its hold on the line between rock and metal, with promises to tighten its grip on listeners’ ears. The band continues forward with a new album slated for release in late 2025.
Daedric has collaborated with labelmates Celldweller, Fight The Fade, Andromida, Void Chapter, and Highsociety for a gamut of well received singles that have also pulled in more fans from across the world. After dropping a variety of singles, music videos, and collaborations Daedric has amassed nearly 500K followers across all platforms, scored interviews in Outburn’s issue #112, mentions on Louder Sound, Punk Rocker, Metal Hammer, Metal Injection Spotify’s official “Women Of Metal” playlist, and recognition from Cristina of Lacuna Coil in a Spotify Women of Metal roundtable discussion between Lacuna Coil, Spiritbox, and Halestorm. They’ve also gained notoriety as Daedric’s track “Abandon,” a collaborative effort with Andromida, found its way into the spotlight when Ubisoft chose it for inclusion in a promotional trailer for Rainbow Six Siege.
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