Elastic Fono Band is a rock band from Oulu in northern Finland. The band’s music is based on alternative rock from the 1970s and 1990s. The well prepared debut album sees the light of day later this autumn. Now the band presents the first single from the album.
Singer Lance Fono tells about the Let Me Be Burnt –single: “The song is about not ever finding a political party or religion that fits. But also that I won’t hate you because of your choice, I’m not your enemy even if you hate me for my choices.”
Australian Metal band, MESHIAAK, have released their new single and music video for ‘CROWN THE CROWD‘. Watch below the video.
“Crown the Crowd” is a thunderous return to form that redefines the band’s signature sound for a new era. The official music video, a high-octane visual manifesto, premieres today on YouTube. With guttural riffs, cinematic production, and an unrelenting spirit, “Crown the Crowd” sets the stage for Meshiaak’s next chapter—louder, sharper, and more defiant than ever.
Making a powerful return is Dean Wells, founding guitarist, producer, and the creative force behind Meshiaak’s lauded early material. Replacing Logan Mader (Machine Head, Soulfly), Wells reignites the fire that first put the band on the international metal map.
Joining Wells is Nick Ross (drums), stepping in for Jon Dette (Slayer, Anthrax), whose precision and aggression add a modern punch to the band’s already ferocious rhythm section. Shane Laing takes up dual duties on vocals and guitar, bringing a fresh but fearlessly familiar voice to the helm, while original bassist Nick Walker completes the reformed and reinvigorated lineup.
“Crown the Crowd” isn’t just a new single—it’s a battle cry. A call to arms for fans old and new, the track seamlessly fuses Meshiaak’s thrash roots with a surgically modern edge, standing tall as both an homage to their past and a bold leap forward.
“This track is about reclaiming identity, not just as a band but as a movement,” says Dean Wells. “We’re not chasing trends—we’re leading a resurgence.”
Slave Keeper moves musically along the border between hard rock and heavy metal. Catchy melodies, powerful and versatile vocals, juicy riffs, and soaring guitar harmonies—all undeniably inspired by the giants of the genre, yet delivered in the band’s own distinctive style.
Formed in 2014, Slave Keeper has performed on numerous stages across Poland, sharing the bill with acts such as Deep Purple, Nazareth, Jorn and Absolva. In 2022, the band released its debut album “Ślad” (en. Trace), featuring 12 diverse, original songs. The album was met with critical and audience acclaim, showcasing the band’s broad musical palette—from fast-paced heavy metal gallops and heartfelt ballads to richly arranged, multilayered compositions.
The band’s second album titled “Podwójna gra” (en. Double Game), is set to be released in October 2025. Stylistically, it continues the path paved by the debut, while delving deeper into its core theme: a musical journey through the human psyche, where primal forces of good and evil clash in a timeless inner conflict that defines the human condition.
Music for album “Podwójna gra” was recorded, mixed and mastered by Łukasz Suszko at Wesoła 24 Studio (Shadow Warrior, Toughness, Rusted Brain) who also played guest keyboard parts. Cover artwork was done by Piotr Szafraniec (Lost Soul, Trauma, Vader). The album is now available for pre-order on CD and vinyl (LP) – here.
LINE-UP:
Marta Biernacka – vocals Piotr Miećko – guitar Piotr Jakubowicz – guitar Jakub Orłowski – bass Piotr Szalak – drums
Jordfäst about the song -Ett altare av skärvor” (An altar of shards) combines fragments from Völuspá with imagery of violent manipulation and mental torture to explore the everlasting desire in humans to make sense of their existence.
Bloodshed and whoredom is the third installment in the Jordfäst saga and the darkest chapter thus far. Bellowed by the winds from the past, it is forged with steel and blood in a furnace built by Scandinavian rock. The lyrical themes and musical compositions bond together, forming a strong and durable alloy. Under the unyielding strokes of hammers, the characteristic Jordfäst soundscape has been hardened, and the melodies have been thoroughly honed by melancholia to deep-cutting perfection.
“Ett altare av skarvar” (An altar of shards) combines fragments from Völuspá with imagery of violent manipulation and mental torture to explore the everlasting desire in humans to make sense of their existence. “Dit gudarna trälar är” (Where the gods are thralls) journeys through centuries of Swedish history, shaped by the steel and iron industry and defined by relentless warfare.
Reinforcer has released a lyric video for “Ice And Death”, title track and first single taken from the new album to be released on August 22 by Scarlet Records.
“Ice And Death” takes you deep into Norse mythology. The ground trembles beneath a mighty stomp, as a roaring guitar riff tears through the silence – Ymir, the ancient frost-born titan, has awakened. With thunderous double bass drums and battle-hardened vocals, the song charges forward like an unstoppable force, summoning the wrath of the old world. Get ready for a heavy metal hurricane in a mystical world.
“Ice And Death”:
second full-length album for the German melodic power metal quintet after the successful debut “Prince Of The Tribes”;
mixed and mastered by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studio (Powerwolf);
“Ice And Death” tracklist: 1 Heir Of The Bear 2 Dead Men Tell No Tales 3 Skogamor 4 The Witch Mayor 5 Ice And Death 6 The Piper 7 Five Brothers 8 House Of Lies 9 Bring Out Your Dead
Total running time – 37:40
artwork by Hendrik Noack
Marking their tenth anniversary, and following the self-released EP “The Wanderer” (2018) and the debut full-length “Prince Of The Tribes” (2021), German power metal warriors Reinforcer return with a new collection of heroic power metal anthems.
Forged in the flames of myth and history, “Ice And Death” is Reinforcer at their finest: razor-sharp guitar riffs, sweeping dual harmonies and driving double bass rhythms power the soundscape, while Logan Lexi’s commanding vocals roar with great emotional depth. Melancholic melodies intertwine with fist-raising choruses, inviting listeners to sing along in unity and battle spirit.
Taking its name from the Norse legend of Ymir, the frost giant born from ice and chaos, “Ice And Death” leads listeners on a journey through time, retelling tales of plague-ridden cities, deceptive pied pipers, and legendary heroes and rogues from the shadows of the past. Each track is a chapter, echoing with the clang of steel and the whisper of forgotten legends.
Whether recounting the gruesome mystery of the Pied Piper of Hamelin or the haunting grip of the Black Death in London, the album fuses historical drama with dynamic storytelling and touches of dark fantasy.
Reinforcer are: Logan Lexi – vocals Niclas Stappert – lead guitar Tobias Schwarzer – rhythm and lead guitar Fabiàn Rodriguez – bass Lasse Schmiedel – drums
5X Platinum-certified alternative rock mainstays THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS have today (June 27) released “Slipping Through (No Kings),” their latest single and video for Better Noise Music. The urgent and impassioned rallying cry—written by lead vocalist, guitarist and founding member Ronnie Winter with producer and songwriter Matt Squire—compellingly looks at the societal chaos gripping America right now.
Listen to the song HERE and watch the starkly animated video, set in the last days of an authoritarian society, below.
“It’s about what’s going on in our country. The destruction of it. Everything we ever stood for is ‘slipping through,’” says Ronnie Winter. “It all began with Matt Squire and I working together in Los Angeles. He played me the track, and it immediately hit me. I knew this was the moment to say something about what’s really going on and happening in our city. To put it simply,” adds Ronnie, who lives in Los Angeles, “my neighbors are disappearing. Families are being torn apart. And our community has reached a breaking point. These aren’t strangers, they’re our friends, our loved ones. They’re not immigrants to us, they’re neighbors. And like Jesus said, ‘Love thy neighbor.’ That’s what this song is about.”
In the “Slipping Through (No Kings)” video, directed by Steve Tramposch and Jamie Lewis, there is destruction everywhere in a world devoid of color. The main characters—“X boy” and “X girl”—watch as their friends and loved ones are snatched off the streets by masked men in menacing dark cars. The characters have X’s for eyes symbolizing their disillusionment, while others also have X’s for mouths, symbolizing that they’ve been quieted and have lost their voice. “X boy” and “X girl” are left to navigate the rubble and fend for themselves. An Alliance flag, the symbol of their rebellion (and the band’s fan community) is planted in the rubble at the end and the video turns from black and white to full color. The eyes of “X boy” and “X girl” return to full circles to emphasize their awakening and solidarity. These are the youth of the world planting their flag with open eyes after there’s nothing left.
“Slipping Through (No Kings)” marks the second new music offering from THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS—lead vocalist, guitarist and founding member Ronnie Winter, his multi-instrumentalist brother Randy Winter, guitarist Josh Burke, bassist Joey Westwood, drummer John Espy, and touring keyboardist Nadeem Salam—since their EMERGENCY EP in 2020. They previously released “Home Improvement” (which has accrued over 363k YouTube views) at the time of last October’s announcement of their signing to premiere independent music label Better Noise Music.
Formed in 2004 in Jacksonville, FL, the band has accrued Gold and multi-Platinum singles—including their massive 5x Platinum hit single “Face Down” and “Your Guardian Angel”—and 2X Platinum-certified debut album, DON’T YOU FAKE IT, alongside numerous high-ranking radio chart positions and a robust digital history of over 1.5 billion career streams. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS began their expedition into the hearts and minds of a generation 20 years ago. Their blazing 2006 single “Face Down” delivered both anthemic choruses and a strident message about domestic abuse, achieving both sales accolades and adoration from crowds all over the planet.
“Slipping Through (No Kings)” will be included on a new album on Better Noise Music, which will be announced in the coming months.
Here are current tour dates for THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS, with tickets available on their official website.
Sat 7/26 Long Beach, CA Warped Tour Thu 8/7 Chicago, IL Cobra Lounge Sat 8/9 New Waterford, OH New Waterford Village Park Thu 8/14 Oklahoma City, OK Beer City Music Hall Fri 8/15 Dallas, TX RBC Sat 8/16 San Antonio, TX Paper Tiger Sun 8/17 Houston, TX The Secret Group Thu 8/21 Hampton, NH Wally’s Pub Fri 8/22 Hartford, CT The Webster Sat 8/23 Albany, NY Empire Live Sun 8/24 Somerville, MA Crystal Ballroom Mon 8/25 Syracuse, NY New York State Fair Fri 8/29 Erie, PA King’s Rook Club Fri 9/19 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life Sun 9/28 Umatilla, OR Rock The Locks Thu 10/2 Sacramento, CA Aftershock Sat 10/18 Las Vegas, NV When We Were Young Sat 11/15 Orlando, FL Warped Tour
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