REMEMBER THE MONSTERS Release New Single ‘Jaded’ from Upcoming Album “War of Attrition”

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Genre-blending modern rock band Remember The Monsters have announced the release of their new single, “Jaded.” The track received an exclusive SiriusXM Octane premiere on April 2nd, giving fans an early first listen ahead of its official release.

Serving as the latest preview of their upcoming album War of Attrition, “Jaded” blends cinematic atmosphere with aggressive modern rock intensity, delivering a dark and emotionally charged anthem that captures the band at their most dynamic.

“To me, ‘Jaded’ is about dark romance where power isn’t shared, it’s taken. The more they need each other, the deeper they’re pulled under,” shares Ashten Banks.

“Jaded” is from the band’s forthcoming full-length album, War of Attrition, set to drop April 24th. Produced by acclaimed hitmaker Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead, Ice Nine Kills, TX2), the 10-track album delivers a relentless mix of emotional intensity, cinematic atmosphere, and explosive modern rock energy. The record will feature a blend of previously released fan favorites alongside brand new material.

Stream “Jaded”

“War of Attrition” Tracklisting:

  1. Checkmate
  2. Toxic
  3. Jaded
  4. Haunted
  5. Torment
  6. Hostage
  7. Mercy
  8. Faded (Remastered)
  9. Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me? (Remastered) *Taylor Swift cover
  10. Picture

Remember the Monsters is a genre-blending modern rock band known for cinematic soundscapes, emotional intensity, and hard-hitting anthems. Since their 2016 debut, the bands founder Ashten Banks has evolved the group through lineup changes and creative reinvention, most recently joining forces with vocalist Andrew de Neef (Actual Villains , Close to Home) and legendary drummer Elias Mallin, studio & touring drummer with acts like Filter, Noah Cyrus, Kesha & more.

Collaborating with producer Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead), the band has released standout covers, and originals including “Mercy” (ft. Nerv), “Haunted” (ft. From First To Last ), and “Hostage” (ft. Paul Bartolome ).

Nearing the end of 2025 the band released two of their most dynamic songs to date. “SYSTEM OVERRIDE” featuring Jay Gordon from the band Orgy, followed by their most aggressive and intense single & music video to date “INFECTED” co-written with former Asking Alexandria guitarist Ben Bruce.

Today RTM is gearing up for the release of their first LP, The War of Attrition on April 24, 2026. 

Remember The Monsters are:
Ashten Banks – Lead Guitarist, Vocals, Songwriter
Andrew De Neef – Lead Singer
Dominic Ruiz – Rhythm Guitarist
Elias Mallin – Drums
Sean Mott – Bassist

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BREAKING IN A SEQUENCE Release New Single + Video ‘Meant to Be’

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Melodic alternative metal band 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.

STREAM “MEANT TO BE”: https://tlgent.ffm.to/meanttobebias – Artwork by: Matt Vaught

Breaking In A Sequence (B I A S) is a melodic alternative metal band 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

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CYHRA Release Empowering New Single ‘Bleed With Pride’ + Announce New Album “Requiem For A Pipe Dream”

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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 album Requiem 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.”

Listen to “Bleed With Pride”: https://cyhra.rpm.link/bleedPR

“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. 

Pre-order/ Pre-save Requiem For A Pipe Dream: https://cyhra.rpm.link/requiemPR

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 Dream lands 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

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Romanian DIRTY SHIRT Team Up with Hungarian Legends BESH O DROM for Explosive Duo Version of ‘Büntető’

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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.”​
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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.
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​“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.
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​“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.​
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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.

Add the single to your Spotify playlist – https://ffm.to/bntet

First single “FOMO” (Fear of Missing Out) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyloBE8YbqY

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.

Recommended for fans of Skindred, Bloodywood, Alestorm, Dubioza Kolektiv, Russkaja, and The Hu.

The band also recently released a full live performance from Pol’and’Rock Festival 2025 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v67KzzE6ivk

DIRTY SHIRT Dirtylicious Decade Tour​
Ticket Info – https://www.ambilet.ro/dirtyshirt/
17.04.2026 – Oldies Pub – Sibiu
19.04.2026 – The Station – Petrosani
08.05.2026 – Log Out – Baia Mare
09.05.2026 – Soho Music Hall – Bistrita
22.05.2026 – Terasa Flex – Arad
23.05.2026 – In Spatele Casei – Timisoara

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RISE OF KRONOS Release New Single + Lyric Video ‘Into The Ashes’ from Upcoming Album

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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.

Tracklist:

  1. Heresy
  2. Conception Of Humanity
  3. Escalate The Rot
  4. Slaves Of Time
  5. Custodians Of Reality
  6. Lit The Sky
  7. Black Breath
  8. Into The Ashes
  9. Poison Of The Gods
  10. Chords Of Dismemberment
  11. The Liberation
  12. Phantom Eternity

For fans of: Behemoth, Dying Fetus, Entombed

Links:
Website: https://riseofkronos.de/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riseofkronosofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseofkronos_official
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RiseOfKronos/
Bandcamp: https://riseofkronos.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/14O6M1BHxrID7vZdFR4EWx

HARSH Release New Single & Video for ‘Back To Life’

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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.

StreamDownload the SINGLE: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/back-to-life

“Feels” will be released on a CD, ltd. blue-marbled-opaque VINYL and digital!

Pre-Order the ALBUM here: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/feels

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

HARSH online:
Homepage: https://www.harshband.com
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/bandHARSH
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harsh_band
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HarshbandRocks
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@harshband
X: https://x.com/Band_HARSH