In a thunderous collision of Belgian and Thai extreme metal sensibilities, enigmatic blackened death metal project YHWH has inked a devastating deal with Wormholedeath, preparing to unleash their debut EP “Tetragrammaton” on April 25, 2025.
Forged in the shadowy depths of underground metal, YHWH emerges as a cryptic musical entity led by composer Schem HaMephorash and her sister C. Bones, with S.M. Goat Ritual joining their ritualistic sonic assault in June 2024. Their debut EP represents a raw, uncompromising exploration of extreme metal’s most primal instincts.
“These tracks are eight years in the making,” the band cryptically reveals. “No overarching concept—just a relentless progression of sonic brutality inspired by the most extreme metal pioneers.”
“Tetragrammaton” promises to be an unfiltered descent into the most visceral realms of blackened death metal, drawing inspiration from the genre’s most relentless predecessors.
Tracklist:
Realm of Darkness
Majestic Hatred
Police Bastard
Burden of Flesh
To get a taste of what’s to come, check out the trailer for Tetragrammaton here:
HeadUp was formed in 2000 in the capital of Lower Silesia (Poland) and plays an energetic mix of hardcore and groove metal. Their discography includes three full-length albums: “Dissimilarity Defect” (2009), “Reborn” (2015) and “Chain Reaction” (2019).
During their career, the band played many concerts in Poland and abroad. They supported artists such as Gojira, Max & Igor Cavalera, Madball, Deez Nuts, Pro-Pain and Born From Pain, as well as Acid Drinkers and Flapjack. They also won several awards: first place at the Mayday Rock Festival (2012) and the Wrocław Musical Forms Festival (2014).
The band has just released the single “Reshaping“, announcing a new album entitled “Antifragile“. The premiere is planned for spring this year. Mariusz Wołosz, whose portfolio includes artists such as Svar, Aterra and Srogość, is responsible for the mix and mastering. Song is also available at all popular streaming platforms (link here).
The musicians comment on their latest single: “The subject of the song is the flood of false information that is supposed to develop the right way of thinking. Check this song \m/“.
Canadian alt-metal trailblazer LAUREN BABIC has released her first solo EP, Too Much and Never Enough, today! Following massive success creating mesmerizing music online for fans around the world and fronting bands like RED HANDED DENIAL, CRAZYEIGHTEIGHT and SKYLIMIT, Babic is making a monumental impact on the scene with her first record; a four song EP featuring massive singles like “Breathe You In,” “Let It Die” and “I’m Bored.”
Commenting on the EP, Babic states:
“This EP has been a huge turning point for me musically and personally. I’ve been an independent artist for my whole career and this release is proof that you can do anything if you work hard, believe in your work, and carry forward with kindness. This project wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of my team and my friends, and I couldn’t thank them enough for joining me on this journey.
Babic has unveiled a video for “Sanctuary,” the opening track and final single from the record.
Babic adds about the new song:
“‘Sanctuary’ is the first song on the EP, and the last song to be heard by listeners. I think it’s the perfect summary of what each song on the EP represents – melody, heaviness, fierceness, and versatility. I hope you all enjoy my EP, this is just the beginning.“
Having already generated hundreds of millions of streams from her popular social channels, Babic is on a skyrocketing trajectory and poised to become one of alt-metal’s most influential new faces.
1. Sanctuary 2. Breathe You In 3. I’m Bored 4. Let It Die
About LAUREN BABIC:
Lauren Babic, a Toronto native now living in Nashville, TN, is no stranger to reimagining pop songs into heavy metal songs. Her infamous covers have garnered her millions of followers and 100’s of millions of views. Also famed for her roles in the 3 bands Red Handed Denial and international supergroups CrazyEightyEight and SKYLIMIT, Lauren is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated first solo metal EP Too Much and Never Enough, produced by Adam Bentley (Arch Echo, Plini) and Lee Albrecht (Hollow Front, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Archers).
Following the massive success of their latest album, Hymns in Dissonance (released March 7, 2025), Whitechapel have announced a highly anticipated European tour for Summer 2025. The tour will see the band perform at major festivals and headline club shows across the continent, with several co-headlining dates alongside Australian metalcore giants Northlane.
Fans can expect Whitechapel to deliver their signature intensity and brutal energy as they bring Hymns in Dissonance to life on stage. With their chart-topping new album and a string of powerhouse performances ahead, this summer promises to be one for the books.
WHITECHAPEL SUMMER 2025 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES: 04.06.25 PL, Gdansk, Mystic Festival 05.06.25 CZ, Prague, MeetFactory (co-headline w/ Northlane) 06.06.25 DE, München, Backstage Werk (headline, no Northlane) 07.06.25 DE, Nürnberg, Rock Im Park 08.06.25 DE, Nürburgring, Rock Am Ring 10.06.25 NL, Tilburg, 013 Poppodium (headline, no Northlane) 11.06.25 BE, Liege, Reflektor (co-headline w/ Northlane) 12.06.25 DE, Heidelberg, Halle02 (co-headline w/ Northlane) 13.06.25 AT, Nickelsdorf, NovaRock 15.06.25 UK, Donnington, Download 16.06.25 UK, Bristol, SWX (co-headline w/ Northlane) 17.06.25 UK, London, Islington Academy (co-headline w/ Northlane) 18.06.25 FR, Paris, Bataclan (co-headline w/ Northlane) 19.06.25 FR, Clisson, Hellfest 21.06.25 BE, Dessel, Graspop 22.06.25 DE, Saarbrücken, Garage (co-headline w/ Northlane) 25.06.25 NO, Oslo, Tons of Rock 26.06.25 SE, Stockholm, Broken Summer 29.06.25 FI, Helsinki, Tuska
Whitechapel‘s latest album, Hymns in Dissonance, has already stormed international charts, securing major positions in key markets and further cementing the band’s reputation as one of the most powerful forces in modern metal.
Since its release, Hymns in Dissonance has seen remarkable success:
• United Kingdom: #6 on the Rock & Metal Albums Chart • Germany: #28 on the Official Albums Chart • United States: #2 on the Current Hard Rock Albums chart, #3 on Independent Label Current Albums, and #4 on Current Rock Albums
With their signature blend of punishing riffs, dynamic compositions, and visceral lyricism, Whitechapel continues to push the boundaries of heavy music. Hymns in Dissonance sees the band reinventing themselves, going darker, deeper, and heavier than ever before. “We attempted to write our heaviest album to date,” says guitarist Alex Wade. “We wanted to put out something that was shockingly menacing and brutal.”
About Whitechapel: Formed in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2006, Whitechapel has become one of the most influential bands in the deathcore and modern metal scenes. Known for their ferocious sound, introspective lyrics, and relentless energy, the band continues to evolve with every release, earning a loyal global following. While Hymns In Dissonance follows 2021’s Kin chronologically, the new album is actually somewhat of a sequel to This Is Exile thematically, the three-word title Hymns In Dissonance representing that correlation.
WHITECHAPEL: Phil Bozeman – vocals Ben Savage – lead guitar Alex Wade – rhythm guitar Zach Householder – guitar Gabe Crisp – bass Brandon Zackey – drums
The veil between worlds lifts asANGELIC FOE presents the lyric video for “Tail Devourer”, a spellbinding track from their latest album, Amulets and Charms, released via WormHoleDeath Records.
“Tail Devourer” is a recoiling journey through the eternal cycle of creation and destruction. With mantra-like repetition and mystical imagery, the lyrics evoke wisdom and cosmic unity, where all is one, and the end is merely the beginning. A poetic reflection on divine power, transformation, and the soul’s infinite return.
Amulets and Charms, released December 6, 2024, has been praised for its alchemical blend of ethereal vocals, brooding electronics, and symphonic grandeur. The album solidifies Angelic Foe’s reputation as a trailblazer in the darkwave scene, merging introspective lyricism with cinematic soundscapes.
Led by Annmari Thim and composer Fredrik Hermansson, Angelic Foe blends symphonic darkwave, neoclassical, and esoteric soundscapes, creating music that transcends time and space. With haunting melodies and deeply symbolic lyricism, the project crafts sonic rituals steeped in myth, spirituality, and the unseen forces that shape existence.
Prepare for a sonic onslaught like no other as HIGHSOCIETY‘s highly anticipated new album, ‘DATAMOSH’, smashes through genre conventions with a ferocity of a rampaging sonic juggernaut. Merging the worlds of alternative metal, hard rock, and industrial with EDM, DATAMOSH is a relentless exhibition of raw energy, thunderous rhythms, and cutting-edge production.
One of the hallmarks of DATAMOSH is its jaw-dropping roster of collaborations featuring appearances from Micah Martin, ENMY, BVLVNCE, Craig Mabbit (of Escape The Fate), Daedric, Young Medicine, The Anix, Coping Method, Becko, and Protect Your Heart. Each brings their own unique edge to the table amplifying the intensity of every track. With singles like “OBSOLETE” with Coping Method, a brutal metalcore-dubstep crossover that defies convention; “Voices” featuring Micah Martin, a blistering anthem born from an electrifying one-day creative sprint; and “Dead By Dawn” with Daedric, where soaring cinematic grandeur meets punishing breakdowns. And these are just the tip of the iceberg.
At the heart of the album is the concept of “DATAMOSH” — a sonic philosophy that sees HIGHSOCIETY blurring the lines between genres, bending them to his will. It’s a fusion of cybernetic precision and primal human emotion layered over sound. The result? A completely original multifaceted album that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable. From dubstep bangers to metal anthems, HIGHSOCIETY’s sonic palette knows no limits.
Releasing with the album is an epic collaboration between metalcore rising stars ENMY and rocktronic trailblazer HIGHSOCIETY. “All For Nothing” is a genre-bending powerhouse, melding heavy guitars, explosive breakdowns, and razor-sharp dubstep synths. Anthemic vocals and nu-metal grooves meet hard-hitting dubstep grit, creating the ultimate fusion of hard rock and electronic energy.
In his own words HIGHSOCIETY explains,“This track couldn’t be a better fit to drop alongside my debut album! My boys in ENMY brought their signature high-energy metalcore punch to match the aggressive, confronting tone of the song. The nonstop intensity and in-your-face vibes capture the DATAMOSH spirit perfectly.”
The ascending bass music talent that is known as HIGHSOCIETY has been on a rapid rise as of late, thanks to his addictive blend of stadium-crushing future bass, metallurgic dubstep, and blazing trap. With a seemingly endless torrent of releases across standout labels from FiXT, Barong Family, and Universal Music, to Red Bull Records and Lowly Palace/Trap Nation, HIGHSOCIETY has firmly established himself as one of the most exciting new acts in electronic music.
In the past HIGHSOCIETY worked with respected labels such as Dim Mak, Red Bull Records, Island Records, Lowly Palace, Welcome Records, Barong Family, Universal, and now FiXT. He’s also worked with many high-profile artists including Craig Mabbit of Escape The Fate, AWOLNATION, Attack Attack!, Celldweller, Teddy Killerz, The Anix, Big Shaq, Reid Speed, Palisades, Jade, and Le Castle Vania as well as earned sync placements with HBO, MTV, MTV2, ABC Family, Freeform, and Oxygen. He’s performed live with Steve Aoki, Knife Party, Kill The Noise, Slushii, Modestep, GTA, and Elohim at many live festivals including but not limited to Live 105 BFD Festival, Bottlerock Festival, Amsterdam Dance Event, and many headline shows across the US.
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