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DROWNING POOL Release Visualizer for New Single ‘Madness’

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Drowning Pool have released their brand-new single “Madness” through SBG Records, marking their first new music of 2025.

The band states, “We are inspired by the multiple possibilities for millions of conflicting disputes across many schools of thought and ideals across this world. Embrace the chaos, as it pulls you deeper—where sanity slips and the madness begins!”

The release of “Madness” comes on the heels of Drowning Pool’s triumphant European tour with Godsmack. The tour, which included stops in Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Poland, Austria, Germany, , the UK, and more, reaffirmed the band’s reputation as one of rock’s most electrifying live acts.

The band will be playing Inkcarceration Festival 2025 on Friday, July 18th and ALCATRAZ festival in Kortrijk Belgium that takes place August 7-10 2025!

In addition, the band has also announced a UK and Ireland tour with Spineshank and special guests Hed PE in November (dates below).

Stay tuned for more announcements from Drowning Pool as they gear up for additional tour dates and new music in 2025.

STREAM “Madness”

Drowning Pool, a name etched in the score of modern rock history, roars back into the spotlight with thunderous energy and uncompromising power. The band’s unmistakable sound, synonymous with raw energy and unapologetic attitude, returns to captivate audiences once again.

Known for their iconic anthem “Bodies,” Drowning Pool needs no introduction. This breakout single propelled them to international recognition, leaving an indelible mark on the nu metal landscape. The song’s relentless energy and defiant spirit resonated with a generation, becoming an anthem for moshers, metalheads, and fans of electrifying live performances.

Ryan McCombs played a pivotal role in the band’s evolution, joining their ranks in the aftermath of the tragic loss of beloved frontman Dave Williams. His powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence breathed new life into Drowning Pool, solidifying their status as metal titans. Songs like “37 Stitches,” “Feel Like I Do,” and “Turn So Cold” catapulted them to new heights, earning them a place among the genre’s heavyweights.

Yet, Drowning Pool’s story is not just about music; it’s a testament to enduring friendships and a shared passion for their craft. Ryan’s return to the band in 2023 marks a reunion of kindred spirits, a return to the roots of their musical journey. As he succinctly puts it, “Just being back in the same room together after so many years… was a quick reminder as to why I considered them to be my best friends in the business back in the day.”

Drowning Pool’s return is a testament to the enduring power of their music, a reminder that their unapologetic spirit continues to strike chords with audiences worldwide. The band experienced a triumphant resurgence in 2023 and with new music on the horizon, a 2024/25 calendar proving that the demand for the band isn’t about to slow down.., Drowning Pool has a white knuckle grip on their present and future with no plans to slow down.

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Poland’s DEMETED Release New Single And Video ‘Naiad’ from Upcoming EP

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Poland’s Demeted return with their captivating and dynamic Rituals EP, released 9th May via Seek & Strike.

A modern metalcore masterpiece, you can hear the EP’s second single ‘Naiad’ now.

Pre-save Rituals here: https://orcd.co/demetedrituals

This is the follow-up to Demeted‘s debut EP Lunacy, which earned them national recognition and saw the band push their songwriting to new heights, crafting more epic hooks and infectious melodies, while maintaining their overall aggression.

Demeted state: “The EP’s second single, ‘Naiad,’ was inspired from a legend about slavic Rusalka. The theme of this song revolves around water, just like the legendary creature. The character in the music video is a Rusalka that tries to lure the main character into water, where it is most powerful. This is a metaphor to people getting deceived, just to have a rude awakening when they discover they’ve been fooled. This song is very fun to play, as it contains a chorus that is good sing-along material and also has complicated riffs that keep the listener guessing what’s next.

“This EP is also the manifestation of our continuous evolution as a band. The sound has turned to a darker, more aggressive and mysterious tone, but the imagery was adjusted to resemble the offering’s main themes. Everything in the new release falls under the concept of displaying the forgotten and mysterious, indigenous culture of Poland from hundreds of years ago. The one specific element that clearly helps separate us from the rest of the bands in our genre is our sound flexibility. We can always find a way to create a catchy chorus, even if the song is really heavy and it would be impossible at the first glance.

“If there’s anything we can share with the world, it would be one thing – be proud of who you are, because your intrinsic value is immense. You just need to show it to the world and eventually there will be someone that’s going to cherish it.”

Track-list:
1 Whispers
2 Evoke
3 Basilisk
4 Naiad
5 7 Rituals
6 Inheritance

https://www.facebook.com/DemetedOfficial
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ANNISOKAY Unleash And Stream New EP “Abyss Pt II”, Out Now

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German metalcore titans Annisokay just released new single ‘Into The Grey’ and their highly anticipated EP, ‘Abyss Pt II’ via Arising Empire. This new installment promises to continue the band’s evolution, delivering their signature blend of crushing heaviness and melodic intensity.

The previous lead single, ‘Inner Sanctum’, offers a glimpse into the EP’s depth, exploring themes of inner struggle and resilience through powerful vocals, atmospheric soundscapes, and intense breakdowns.

Reflecting on Abyss Pt I, released in September 2023, the EP received widespread acclaim for its fusion of metalcore aggression and melodic elements. Tracks like ‘Human’ and ‘Ultraviolet’ showcased the band’s ability to balance heavy riffs with catchy choruses, while their rendition of Leony’s ‘Remedy,’ titled ‘Calamity’, demonstrated their versatility and willingness to push genre boundaries.

Watch the visualiser for the full EP stream here:

With Abyss Pt II, Annisokay aim to build upon this foundation, further solidifying their status in the modern metalcore scene. Fans can look forward to experiencing these new tracks live during their European tour in October, which includes performances at major festivals such as Wacken, Greenfield Festival, Reload Festival, and Summer Breeze.

Tour dates:
10.10.25 FI-Tampere
11.10.25 FI-Helsinki
13.10.25 SE-Stockholm
14.10.25 NO-Oslo
16.10.25 DK-Copenhagen
17.10.25 DE-Hamburg
19.10.25 BE-Antwerp
21.10.25 FR-Paris
22.10.25 FR-Toulouse
23.10.25 ES-Barcelona
24.10.25 ES-Madrid
25.10.25 PT-Lisbon
20.11.25 DE-Saarbrücken
21.11.25 DE-Dortmund
22.11.25 DE-Cologne
23.11.25 DE-Berlin
25.11.25 DE-Frankfurt
26.11.25 DE-Stuttgart
29.11.25 IT-Milan
01.12.25 DE-Munich
02.12.25 AT-Vienna
03.12.25 HU-Budapest
04.12.25 PL-Krakow
06.12.25 DE-Leipzig
15.01.26 UK-London
16.01.26 UK-Leeds
17.01.26 UK-Bristol
18.01.26 UK-Nottingham

Festivals Summer:
26.04. Schapen, Mosh n May
31.05. Kronach, Die Festung rockt
12 – 14.06. Interlaken, Greenfield Festival 🇨🇭
30.07 – 02.08. Wacken, Wacken
31.07 – 02.08. Roitzschjora, Full Rewind Festival
14.08. Moravsky Krumlov, Rock Castle 🇨🇿
14 – 16.08. Sulingen, Reload Festival
14 – 16.08. Dinkelsbühl, Summer Breeze
30.08. Wörrstadt, NOAF (Neuborn Open Air)

Annisokay are:
Rudi Schwarzer | Vocals
Christoph Wieczorek | Vocals / Guitar
Peter Leukhardt | Bass
Nico Vaeen | Drums

For more information:
www.annisokay.com
www.facebook.com/annisokay
www.instagram.com/annisokay
www.twitter.com/annisokay

DYING AWKWARD ANGEL Release New Single ‘Music Kills’

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Italian melodic death metal act Dying Awkward Angel unleash their brand-new single “Music Kills”, a powerful mid-tempo composition that highlights the band’s continued evolution while remaining firmly rooted in the legacy of Scandinavian death metal.

Characterized by a raw and uncompromising sound, “Music Kills” draws inspiration from the early ‘90s Swedish scene—specifically, bands such as Dismember and Entombed—and channels the iconic HM-2 guitar tone into a modern, groove-driven framework. The result is a track that is both punishing and memorable, blending brutal riffs, visceral vocals, and an ominous atmosphere.

Lyrically, the song delves into the ambivalent nature of music itself, exploring its potential to both uplift and consume. This thematic depth adds an introspective dimension to the band’s sonic aggression, further establishing their unique voice within the international melodic death metal landscape.

Following their critically praised 2018 full-length “Absence of Light”, “Music Kills” marks a significant step forward for Dying Awkward Angel. While known for their fast-paced and relentless songwriting, the band now embraces a darker, more deliberate approach—one that prioritizes atmosphere and weight without sacrificing intensity.

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The release of “Music Kills” also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. In the coming weeks, the band will unveil further details surrounding their upcoming full-length album, which promises to expand on the themes and sonic direction explored in this latest track.

For fans of Dismember, Entombed, At The Gates, and all those drawn to the raw edge of melodic death metal, “Music Kills” stands as a compelling statement of intent.

Formed in 1998, Dying Awkward Angel draws inspiration from the ’90s extreme metal scene of Gothenburg, the UK, and the USA, with influences from bands like In Flames, At the Gates, Carcass, Slayer, Death, Pantera, and Metallica. The band’s early releases, “Dying Awkward Angel” and “Ghost at the Spine,” received excellent critical acclaim. After some line-up changes, the band stabilized in 2013 and recorded the full-length album “Waiting for Punishment”.

In 2015, the EP “Madness Rising” showcased a more mature and modern songwriting mixing old-school brutality with melodic incursions. In 2017, with the addition of Michele Spallieri (Kenos) as the vocalist, the band released the album “Absence Of Light” in 2018 (Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records), distributed across Europe, the USA, and Japan. Over the years, the band has shared the stage with renowned names such as Impaled Nazarene, **enos, Decapitated, Necronomicon, Forgotten Tomb, and many others.

Line-up:
Michele Spallieri: Vocals
Demuro Edoardo: Guitars,
Lorenzo Asselli: Guitars
Luca Pellegrino: Drums
Davide Onida: Bass Guitar

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | http://www.dyingawkwardangel.com | https://www.instagram.com/dyingawkwardangel_official/

The Grave That Keeps on Giving! Fade into the Next Phase of WARFIELD’s Deathrock Devotionals

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“‘Fades’ is a fun one,” WARFIELD founder Justin Warfield promises. The first single to be taken from the upcoming second volume of his Deathrock Devotionals project, “Fades” rides a pounding bass and drum rhythm, and is possibly the most electrifying of all WARFIELD’s singles to date – that chorus might feel understated, but it’s gonna blow your ears out.

“‘Fades’ started its life in another form,” says Justin, “Then underwent a rewrite and makeover from the ground up. Lyrically and melodically, it was always the same: a bit of a stream of consciousness both following a loose narrative around an individual, as well as exploring some larger themes about impermanence.”

It was WARFIELD bandmate Thomas Froggatt who came up with the bass line that throbs around the vocal – with that in place, Justin continues, “The synths and guitar fell into place. The bridge came out of nowhere, and honestly caught me by surprise.

“Sometimes it’s the little things that come from out of the ether which help make something exciting, original, or give you a spark, because once that was in place, I started playing the chorus guitar, and then everything just gelled together”

And that includes that certain “something about the synth sound… that reminded me of Suicide and Alan Vega, hence the nod and homage in the yelps and howls.”

Like its Volume I predecessor, WARFIELD’s Deathrock Devotionals Volume II is a tribute to, and remembrance of, the early years of goth and deathrock in Los Angeles, a mood upon which the accompanying video also reflects.

Stream the single: https://orcd.co/warfield_fades

Justin continues, “Although Deathrock is a term which has never gone away, and die-hards keep alive culturally as well as musically, to me it’s a very special moment in time, that period which followed the late 70s scene in LA when punks let their artsy inclinations guide them towards the macabre, horror-themes, and a creepier, darker, but equally fast and aggressive sound.

“45 Grave, Super Heroines, Rozz Williams, Patrick Mata…all those people pioneered it, I’m just taking inspiration from them, and using my sensibilities and the continuation of that spirit to make something new, fun, full of energy, and fresh.”

FROLIC Announce CD Release Date for “Live At the Great American Music Hall” + Tour Fundraiser

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On the heels of their explosive live album, LIVE AT THE GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL, young Bay Area Thrash Metal outfit FROLIC have announced that a limited number of CD copies will be available starting April 17, the night the quartet shares the stage with Xoth, Dungeon Crawl and WarTroll at Thee Parkside in San Francisco. Remaining copies of the CD will be available on Frolic’s merch store the following day.

Stream or purchase at https://smarturl.it/froliclive

“We are really excited to have these physical copies of our live album. This is the kind of intensity you can expect from us when we hit the road later this summer,” said frontman Edgar Sanchez.

“With our second LP almost over the finished line and a tour deep in the planning stages, we’re offering some awesome merch as well as some one-of-a-kind items on our store to help us raise funds to keep this train rolling,” adds drummer Elijah Post.

The 4-piece’s latest recorded offering “Live At the Great American Music Hall” was released digitally on February 7, 2025 to international acclaim–and as a warning shot to all that FROLIC’s technical brand of Bay Area Thrash Metal is not to be overlooked.

FROLIC’s lineup consists of Edgar Sanchez (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Lenny “Real Steel” Ramirez (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Zak Kufeld (Bass, Backing Vocals), and Elijah Post (Drums).

Formed in 2014, FROLIC has enjoyed a substantial rise in popularity in recent years–sharing the stage with Suicidal Tendancies, Death Angel, Possessed, Forbidden, Biohazard, Eyehategod, DRI, Warbringer, Goatwhore, Angeles Apatrida, Bewitcher, Hatriot, Mordred, Blind Illusion, Hellfire, Defiance and many more.

Tracklisting

Upon What’s Left of Me
Destroy the Throne
Nebula Force Field
A Lesson in Violence (Exodus Cover)
Fusion of Spirits

Production Details
“FROLIC: Live At the Great American Music Hall” was produced using high-fidelity multi-channel audio captured directly from the soundboard by front-of-house engineer Ivan Garcia and mixed and mastered by Andrew Peacock.