Melodic alternative metalband Breaking In A Sequence released their new single “Meant To Be” via TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group. The track serves as the first official single from the band’s completed full-length album INANIMATE, due out later this year.
“Meant To Be” finds Breaking In A Sequence pushing into new sonic territory, blending evolving rhythms, unexpected progressions, and a melody-driven approach that blurs genre boundaries while still delivering the heavy impact the band is known for. The single was produced by Chris Collier alongside the band and mixed and mastered by Collier as well. The release marks the beginning of a new chapter for BIAS as they build momentum toward the full album launch.
The band supported the single with a release show on April 3, 2026 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA.
Breaking In A Sequence (B I A S) is a melodic alternative metalband based out of Huntington Beach, California. The band was formed in late 2018 by Joe Taback, Chris Dorame and David Silveria (Korn). They later recruited Rich Nguyen after a worldwide singer search. When David retired in 2022, BC Vaught (Hed PE, Breaking Benjamin) stepped in to fill his shoes.
BIAS are: Richard Nguyen – Vocals BC Vaught – Drums Michael William Martin – Guitar Joe Taback – Guitar, Backup Vocals Chris Dorame – Bass
Swedish melodic metal supergroup CYHRA (featuring AMARANTHE Co-Founder Jake E and current THE HALO EFFECT, KAMELOT, THE CROWN, and SUBURBAN TRIBE members) unveil an epic modern metal offering in their empowering new single “Bleed With Pride”. As CYHRA celebrates their 10th anniversary year, the new release arrives alongside the announcement of the band’s fourth studio albumRequiem For A Pipe Dream scheduled to be released on June 5th, 2026, via Reigning Phoenix Music.
CYHRA frontman Jake E comments, “‘Bleed With Pride’ is about learning to trust your scars instead of hiding them. For a long time, I carried the weight of the past like something that needed to be buried. But the truth is, those wounds kept me honest. They became my compass.
This song is about the internal war — the silent thunder you fight inside — and choosing not to let it drown you. If I’m going to bleed, it’s not out of shame anymore. It’s with pride. Because every scar means I survived, I rebuilt, and I kept burning.”
“Bleed With Pride” aptly encompasses the central themes of the forthcoming Requiem For A Pipe Dream. This rhythmic track, fueled by a driving momentum, delivers a resonating effect alongside the emotive lyrics. CYHRA‘s high-octane sound is captivating and energizing; providing encouragement and strength to keep progressing despite past difficulties.
Album Tracklist: 1. Bleed With Pride 2. Superman 3. Miss Me When I’m Gone 4. Ghostbound 5. In The Center Of A Miracle 6. Skin From Bones 7. Ghost I’m Meant To Be 8. Mark Of My Sins 9. Venom In Me 10. Box With Spirits
About CYHRA
As they approach their 10th anniversary next year, CYHRA have carved out a notable place in the metal scene since their founding in 2016 by Jake E (AMARANTHE Co-Founder) and Jesper Strömblad (THE HALO EFFECT, formerly IN FLAMES). They were soon joined by drummer Alex Landenburg (KAMELOT, Luca Turilli’s RHAPSODY), guitarist Euge Valovirta (SUBURBAN TRIBE), and bassist Peter Iwers (THE HALO EFFECT, formerly IN FLAMES). Their debut album Letters To Myself” was released in 2017 to glowing reviews, catapulting the group to global stages, crowned with a massive North American tour supporting SABATON and KREATOR.
Following Iwers’ departure, Valovirta also took over bass duties, and the band released their second album No Halos In Hell in 2019, which blended groovy metal with a poppy flair and featured the hit single “Out Of My Life,” amassing about 11 million streams on Spotify. Their success continued with a European tour with BATTLE BEAST, UK dates alongside DELAIN, headline shows in select countries including Finland and Japan, and performances at major festivals like Masters of Rock, Bloodstock Open Air, Sabaton Open Air, and 70,000 Tons of Metal.
In 2020, guitarist Marcus Sunesson (RONNIE ATKINS, THE CROWN) joined, expanding the line-up. The pandemic pause allowed the band to craft their third album The Vertigo Trigger, released in 2023.
The album’s tour brought them back to Finland to open for SMASH INTO PIECES and to headline shows in early 2024. Quietly beginning their fourth album, CYHRA ended the cycle with a Scandinavian tour with EVERGREY, leading into 2025 and through to 2026 with a series of new single releases. Requiem For A Pipe Dreamlands on June 5th, 2026, via Reigning Phoenix Music.
CYHRA are: Jake E | vocals, keys Euge Valovirta | guitars, bass Jesper Strömblad | bass, guitars Marcus Sunesson | guitars Alex Landenburg | drums
Dirty Shirt, one of Eastern Europe’s most innovative and high‑energy metal bands, announces the release of their new single “Büntető”, a powerful collaborative re‑imagining of the Hungarian folk hit originally performed by world‑renowned group Besh o droM. The track marks the second single from Dirty Shirt’s next studio album, following the success of their first preview, “FOMO.” The collaboration brings together two of the region’s most dynamic musical forces, blending Dirty Shirt’s signature heavy, dance‑driven metal with Besh o droM’s virtuosic approach to Eastern European and Balkan folk traditions. The result is a 194 BPM explosion of energy, featuring 16 musicians and a seamless fusion of traditional instrumentation with modern metal intensity.
Dirty Shirt describes the partnership with Besh o droM as natural, inspiring, and full of mutual respect. “We are very happy to have made this collaboration. We love Besh o droM’s music, and it was wonderful to see how open they were to working together with us. One of the highlights was performing the song together at Dirty Fest 2025, and part of the video includes footage from that incredible concert,” says the band’s leader, Mihai Tivada.
Dirty Shirt has been performing their live version of “Büntető” for over a year, including a standout moment at Pol’and’Rock Festival 2025, where the song became one of the most celebrated highlights of their set. Fans have been eagerly awaiting an official release. “Many fans already know the song from our concerts, and it always gets an incredible reaction. We’re confident they’ll love this studio version, especially since we’re teaming up with one of the greatest gypsy/folk/rock bands from Hungary, Besh o droM,” adds Mihai. At its core, “Büntető” is about positive, uplifting energy and the belief that music transcends borders. Lyrically inspired by traditional Hungarian folk themes, the song tells a vivid story rooted in village life, relationships, and raw human emotion. Musically, it merges the fiery spirit of gypsy folk with Dirty Shirt’s unmistakable modern folkcore metal sound.
The release of “Büntető” also comes as Dirty Shirt wraps up their triumphant Dirtylicious Decade Tour, with 8 of 11 shows sold out, and prepares for a packed summer festival season, including their third appearance at Wacken Open Air in Germany.
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RISE OF KRONOS just released their fourth single, “Into The Ashes”, accompanied by a lyric video. The single is part of their upcoming album, “Slaves Of Time”, set for release on 17 April.
Rise Of Kronos came to life in 2021 as a deliberate rebirth from the ashes of Surface. After more than a decade of touring and releasing records, the band reached a point where “more of the same” stopped being an option. The name is a tribute to their 2015 album, but also a statement of intent: keep the legacy, sharpen the focus, and push harder.
Their new album Slaves Of Time lands on April 17, 2026. It’s modern death metal with a brutal edge, drawing from Swedish aggression, progressive precision, and hardcore intensity. Conceptually, the band continue to lean into Greek mythology and existential themes, here turning their attention to time, mortality, and the feeling of being trapped by forces you can’t negotiate with, external or internal.
Watch ‘Into The Ashes’ lyric video:
Pre-orders are live via the band’s official store and Bandcamp, including limited editions and bundles.
HARSH are the new rising stars within the hard rock scene. The band from Paris revives their traditional sound with a modern twist and catchy melodies. Their songs and live shows strike with theatricality, paired with a rare sensitivity that forges a strong bond with the audience. Born from a deep friendship, the band succeeds in the bold challenge of combining musical power with emotional sincerity.
Today, HARSH release their brand new single „Back To Life“ and kick off the pre-order for their upcoming new album “Feels”. „This song tells the story of someone struggling to feel again after going through the darkest moments of his life. Through a contrast between melancholic verses and a luminous chorus, it explores emotional numbness, healing, and support. A powerful and intimate track about learning to feel again“, comments the band.
Following the success of their debut album “Out Of Control” (2022), and more than 300 shows played, including their tours along with a.o. THE NEW ROSES, ANVIL and CHRIS HOLMES (ex-WASP) across Europe and the UK, the French band is ready to release their second, new album called “Feels”, on July 3rd, 2026 through Fireflash Records (WOLF, FURIES, ROCK JUSTICE a.o.) and will carry their rock into every heart they encounter.
Hannes Braun, lead singer of KISSIN’ DYNAMITE, mixed and mastered the new album. A perfect match. “Working with Hannes Braun is kind of a dream for us. We love Kissin’ Dynamite’s music and sound and Hannes knows exactly how to get the best of each of our tracks. It’s always great and smooth to work with him”, adds Albert (Singer and guitarist). The overall result speaks for itself and gives the listener a good time, which is important nowadays more than ever. “For us, music is about expressing our feelings. It all comes down to creating a strong bond with the listener, on and off stage. This means everything to us.”
The lyrics on “Feels” are generally about life and things the four members experience or go through, about stories they hear and want to share. “We explore a variety of feelings on this album, simple ones such as falling in love or breaking up, but also mixed emotions that are harder to express, and are often disregarded. Here we’re talking about guilt, the need to find your place and your identity, helping someone going through grief, but also what binds us together: friendship.“
The band has huge plans and they have the songs. The energetic “Fuel To The Fire“ and the cover of the 80s classic “Maniac“ are already out and the new single and video “Back To Life“ has just been released. “Our next goal is to make “Feels” as unforgettable for others as it is for us, and we can’t wait to meet our community around the world.“
HARSH live:
May 16 – L’empreinte – Savigny Le Temps (FR) June 26 – Damfest – Dammartin Sur Tigeaux (FR) July 31 – The Garage – Glasgow (UK) August 1 – The Auld Gambling Hoose – Alloa (UK) August 15 – Savfest – Coalville (UK)
w/ THE NEW ROSES:
November 13 – Rosenhof – Osnabrück (GER) November 14 – Kantine – Köln (GER) November 19 – Colos Saal – Aschaffenburg (GER) November 20 – Z7 – Pratteln (CH) November 21 – Garage – Saarbrücken (GER)
HARSH is: Albert Arnold – Lead vocals & guitar Séverin Piozzoli – Guitar & backing vocals Julien Martin – Bass & backing vocals Léo Löwenthal – Drums & backing vocals
Emerging from the avant-garde shadows of the Belgian space-art rock scene, JESUS CRINGE today releases its second single, “Unhinged Byproduct”, a satirical, surrealist odyssey taken from the forthcoming album, due via Epictronic Records. More info coming soon!
Where most artists try to seem larger than life, JESUS CRINGE goes further — and stranger. “Unhinged Byproduct” opens on a vision of excess and self-destruction, the artist reimagined as a consumer product rolling off a factory assembly line. Hangover-dazed and hypnotized by television static, the protagonist takes the form of a mass-produced doll — caught in a claw machine, rejected by a disappointed couple, packaged as shrink-wrapped meat in a supermarket fridge. Just before the heat is turned up, he escapes. The finale reveals what started it all: a flashback to the night before, the artist dancing wildly beside two robot vacuum cleaners crowned with disco balls.
It’s absurdist. It’s precise. It’s unmistakably JESUS CRINGE.
“A time of excess, self-destruction, and downfall — a satirical and surreal vision of the artist as a consumer product.” — JESUS CRINGE
JESUS CRINGE is a Belgian cinematic space-art rock project — reborn from the ashes of 22 for Silicon Alone — built around intense visual worlds and philosophical storytelling. Rooted in pre-rock tradition, the project replaces the conventional guitar/bass duo with violin and baritone saxophone, creating a sonic identity that defies easy categorization. Themes of altered states, identity, and human consciousness in a digitalized world run throughout the work.
After years of meticulous underground development, JESUS CRINGE caught the attention of Epictronic Records, leading to an official signing in early 2023. The debut album unfolds as a vast narrative soundscape — part dystopian fable, part personal confession — drawing from sci-fi cinema and avant-garde rock traditions. Singles including “Only Dark Matters” and “In Every Terms” have showcased the project’s haunting lyricism and sophisticated arrangements, wrapped in visually striking music videos exploring disconnection, memory, and existential tension.
The project has earned international recognition, with features in Metal Shock Finland, Tinnitist, MHF Magazine, Headbangers News, and Prog Rock Journal, alongside airplay on Unsigned Radio UK, WTSQ FM, Nu Rock Radio, Diverse World Music Radio, and Rockers and Other Animals.
More than a band, JESUS CRINGE is a hyperrock experience — standing at the frontier of modern art-rock through immersive visuals, conceptual narratives, and an uncompromising artistic vision.
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