MAD DOGS Unveil Lyric Video For Second Single ‘Black Sheep’

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Italian action rockers MAD DOGS have unleashed another electrifying taste of the band’s upcoming album “The Future Is Now”, scheduled to be released on September 5 via Go Down Records. After the band recently unleashed the first single “No More Lies”, they are now presenting the second intense piece from their upcoming album, entitled “Black Sheep”.

The song is accompanied by a lyric video, which you can watch here:

The band about the song: “This punchy track kicks off with thunderous drumming, a rumbling bass line, and a driving melody – like a runaway train charging full speed toward a destination called Rock’ n ‘Roll. Lyrically, we want to convey the same grit, daring you to break free from your habits, step out of your comfort zones, and chase your own kind of freedom, even if it means standing out as the black sheep. This song doesn’t ask for permission. It demands one thing only: crank the volume up!” 

Tracklist:

  1. The Future Is Now
  2. Go Ahead (Don’t Give Up)
  3. It’s Not Late Tonight
  4. Stoker
  5. Black Sheep
  6. No Way To Come Back
  7. Don’t Bend Over
  8. Nothing To Lose
  9. Be Your Number
  10. No More Lies
  11. Switch Up My Time

Set for release on September 5, MAD DOGS’ new album, “The Future Is Now”, is a high-voltage blast – a rock’n’roll manifesto forged from a raw fusion of Garage Rock, Action Rock, and Proto-punk. It’s a bold and intentional work where searing guitars, the thunderous rhythm section, and catchy melodies collide across eleven adrenaline-fueled tracks that channel the band’s unmistakable grit, passion, and defiant spirit. The cover art – a ‘cosmic valve’ vision that straddles retro-futurism and 60s pulp art – visually echoes the sonic detonation within. The Future Is Nowisn’t just a title; it’s a declaration – a rallying cry to live unapologetically, seize the moment, and shape your identity on your own terms.

“The Future Is Now” will be coming out via Go Down Records and is available for pre-order at
THIS LOCATION. Digital pre-save is available HERE 

MAD DOGS are:
Marco Cipolletti – guitar, vocals
Luca Zenobi – guitar
Simone Mosciatti – bass
Giacomo Zepponi – drums

Additional musicians:
Nicola Bagnoli organ on tracks 4 – 8 – 10
Steve Martini organ on track 11

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/maddogsrnr/
https://www.instagram.com/maddogs.band/
https://www.godownrecords.com

FURY to Release New Album “Interceptor” on September 5th

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FURY are challenging the barriers of hard rock and metal genres once again with their exciting new album “Interceptor”. From the reassuringly old-school fast riffing and anthemic vocals the long lasting fans know from Fury, to the carefully composed, introspective auditory treats that might surprise listeners who expect metal bands to sit neatly in their box. 

Since their previous album, “Born To Sin” (2022), Fury have moved into the territory of dual lead vocals, opening up a new soundscape for the band to explore. With the release of every album since their debut in 2014, vocal melody and harmony have become an increasingly significant part of their sound. Until no longer could the band remain a four-piece, and the powerhouse Nyah Ifill joined alongside founding member Julian Jenkins on co-lead vocals. The pairing of their two distinctive vocal timbres build a wall of sound on the “Interceptor” album, and doesn’t let up the intensity for their roaring live shows. 

“Interceptor” will be released on LP (black vinyl limited to 200 copies and Purple vinyl, limited to 300 copies), CD and digital on 05.09.2025, via Mighty Music. Pre-orders are available here.

“Interceptor” tracklist:

1. Interceptor 
2. What’s It Gonna Be? 
3. On The Town 
4. Don’t Lie To Me 
5. In Pursuit Of Destiny 
6. Can’t Resist (Gimme What I Need) 
7. Walk Away 
8. Look At Us Now 
9. DTR 
10. Undistilled 

The first single from the album, the title track “Interceptor“, is out now. Check it out on all streaming platforms and in the video below, which premiered last Friday via our official media partners for its debut:

All About The Rock (UK)
Heavymetal.no (NO)
Metalized (DK)
Metal Roos (AU)
Metal Shock Finland (FI)
Rockbloggen (SE)
Rock Hard Magazine (DE)

Rock Hard Greece (GR)
Rock In Spain (ES)
Rock Nation (IT)
Roppongi Rocks (JP)
World Of Metal (PT)
United Rock Nations (FR)

2022 was also a big year for Fury bassist Becky Baldwin, who found herself meeting heavy metal idols Mercyful Fate on their first tour in 23 years, and was invited by King Diamond to tour the USA, Canada and Mexico with Mercyful Fate in the absence of their bassist, Joey Vera. After taking this opportunity, Becky was invited to join Mercyful Fate permanently in January 2024. With frequent gaps in the touring schedule to allow King Diamond his many projects, Becky found herself busy with Fury, on the road and recording the high-energy new album “Interceptor”. 

“Interceptor” also marks another sonic change for the band, bringing in the production expertise of Todd Campbell of Stompbox Studios. Fury met Todd while touring Europe supporting Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons in 2023, and it became clear that someone so close to Motörhead and Lemmy would understand the energy, rawness and dirty guitar and bass tones that Fury craved for their fifth studio album. 

Since the band’s formation in 2010, Fury’s line up has undergone many transformations, but it is undoubtedly clear that Fury have found their stride in recent years, reflecting in their expansion into touring mainland Europe and a growing online following worldwide. Gig highlights include festivals such as Download (UK), Bloodstock Open Air (UK), UrRock (CH) and supporting bands such as Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, Firewind and Florence Black. 

The West Midlands of the UK have produced many excellent heavy bands, and with a shift from unapologetically DIY to signing with Danish label Mighty Music, perhaps this is another album from Birmingham to shake up the airwaves again! 

Lineup:
Julian Jenkins – guitar, vocals
Nyah Ifill – vocals
Becky Baldwin – bass
Tom Fenn – drums
Tom Atkinson – guitar

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18-Year-Old CARMINE Releases New Single + Video ‘Lost In Space’, Ft. Rudy Sarzo, Mike Dupke & Matt Starr

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18-year-old upcoming rock artist CARMINE has released his new single Lost in Space which features legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake) Mike Dupke (Wednesday 13, W.A.S.P, Dee Snider) on drums. Produced by Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big, Black Swan) Lost In Space by CARMINE out on all streaming platforms Friday June 13th!

“Lost In Space is a modern rock song that deals with the themes of Love, Obsession and Isolation” CARMINE stated. Including haunting melodies, a powerful catchy chorus and a heavy toned melodic guitar solo. The official music video was filmed in Blairstown, NJ at the filming locations from the original “Friday The 13th” movie.

Recorded May of 2025 at Dug Deep Production. Sound engineer – Jack Daley, Single artwork – Bud Sypeck, Videographer – JayOhPhotography

CARMINE’s previous single Planet 25 was produced by Dan Malsch (Ghost, Avenged Sevenfold, Gojira, Doro) and received over 20,000 plays on Spotify and the official music video filmed by Tom Flynn is out on YouTube now!

“Carmine is an incredibly talented artist, and it was a pleasure producing Lost In Space. His writing and lyrics are not something you would expect from an 18-year-old artist” – Matt Starr

Stream the single at https://hyperfollow.com/lostinspacecarmine

AFARGANG’s Debut Album “Andvake” Out Now

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If darkness is the canvas upon which the boldest visions are painted, then Andvake—meaning “Awakened Soul” in Old Norse—marks Afargang’s arrival with a vivid and unrelenting creation. The project’s debut album is released today via By Norse Music.

Listen to the full album here – Order the album via By Norse Music here

At the heart of Afargang is Olav Luksengård Mjelva, the band’s architect and guiding force. A musician whose soul resonates with the echoes of Norway’s past, his mastery of folk music and particularly the Hardanger fiddle, injects a spectral quality into the band’s sonic framework. This is not folk metal as the world has known it, nor is it a simple modernization of ancient sounds. It is a force unto itself, reaching into the marrow of Nordic tradition and twisting it into something new, something untamed.

Olav L. Mjelva comments: “We’re so excited to finally release this album! It’s been a long, but incredibly exciting and creative journey. It took time to find the right people to work with and to figure out how we wanted it to sound—how to incorporate folk elements in a slightly different way than what’s most common. But once we got started, the sound and sonic landscapes came together quite naturally.

We’re really proud of the final result, and it feels like we’ve landed exactly where wedreamed of when we first set out. Now we just hope as many people as possible will listen to the album! We’re looking forward to continuing this musical journey—and album number two is soon in the works!”

MARGANTHA Unveil New Single ‘Wolves At The Door’ from Upcoming Debut EP

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Rockshots Records is excited to unveil “Wolves At The Door”, the new single from MARGANTHA, taken from their upcoming debut EP “Blood Moon Sacrifice“, out next June 27th, 2025.

Following the evocative atmospheres of the previous single “Curse Of The Full Moon“, this new track delves into a defining moment of the EP’s conceptual arc.

As the band explains:

“‘Wolves At The Door’ tells the story of when the villagers, isolated beneath the shadow of the mountains, finally come face to face with the horror they’ve feared—not a pack but a single, relentless werewolf. A nocturnal and primal being whose thirst for flesh evokes the terror of an entire horde.”

The song opens with a dark riff laced with exotic nuances, immediately setting a mysterious and foreboding tone. The central section evolves with a powerful melodic death metal influence, introducing new shades of aggression and tension. Balancing speed, melody, and black metal fury, the track offers a powerful and dynamic blend, at once brutal and atmospheric.

“This creature is more than just a legend—it’s a force that devours silence and sows panic. With this song, we wanted to translate the fear of the hunt, the chaos of uncertainty. The riffs alternate between menace and urgency, while the vocals embody both the predator and the prey,” the band continues.

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True to MARGANTHA’s creative ethos, the songwriting began with the concept. Each musical decision was guided by narrative intent, prioritizing mood over technicality. The result is a visceral, cinematic experience where no element is superfluous—every note drives the story forward.

“Wolves At The Door” was mixed and mastered by Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) at Sonic Train Studio, whose precise production further intensifies the song’s sharp contrasts and layered textures.

MARGANTHA’s sound lies at the crossroads of Mgła’s atmospheres, Uada’s drive, Gaerea’s emotional weight, and the classic aggression of Venom and Behemoth. With “Blood Moon Sacrifice“, the band delivers a debut that fuses ancestral myth with the raw immediacy of modern black metal.

With this new chapter, MARGANTHA invites listeners deeper into the legend, where every shadow hides a truth and every door could open to a monster.

EP PRE-ORDER – https://bit.ly/3Yz60nn

Track Listing:​
1. Blood Moon Sacrifice
2. Wolves at the Door
3. Miriam and the Endless Night (ft. Andy LaRoque)
4. Curse of the Full Moon

Band Members:​
• Nocturnus I – Vocals and Bass (FIN)
• Nocturnus II – Guitars (ITA)
• Nocturnus III – Drums (FIN)

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.instagram.com/margantha_the_band/

STARLIT PYRE Unleash Lyric Video for Haunting New Single ‘On my Own’

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Bordeaux, France -based Melodic Death Metal act STARLIT PYRE has unleashed another intense taste of the band’s upcoming debut EP, entitled “Veins of Sulfur”, scheduled to be released on July 11. Following the release of the powerful first single “Empire’s Downfall”, today STARLIT PYRE are presenting a lyric video for the brand new track “On my Own”! 

The band reveals about the song: “‘On my Own’ is the catchiest and the most ‘easy listening’ song of the EP. Sure, there are plenty of fast riffs and aggressive parts, but this track leans more into melodies, harmonies, and sing-along moments – especially in the chorus and in the two guitar solos. We played our first gig last week in our hometown and we closed our set with this song, to leave a mark on the crowd. According to their reaction, we’ll do this again!”

Stream the single HERE

While STARLIT PYRE seems to be a fresh name on the scene, the individuals within its ranks are seasoned veterans. Formed in early 2024, the band unites musicians from well-regarded French acts including Temnein, Theorem, Bloody Rabbeat, Silicium, Praetorian, and Faded Echoes. This collective experience has clearly forged a focused and powerful sound.

Drawing inspiration from the genre’s pioneers – the Gothenburg greats like At The Gates and Dark Tranquillity, alongside Soilwork and In Flames – STARLIT PYRE also incorporates the more contemporary stylings of bands such as Orbit Culture, Sylosis, and Darkest Hour. This blend suggests a band that respects its roots while forging its own modern path.

Their debut EP, “Veins of Sulfur”, promises a full exploration of this sonic territory. The EP’s impactful sound was shaped by the skilled hands at Conkrete Studio (known for their work with The Great Old Ones and Eryn Non Dae…), with the drum tracks laid down at Bud Studio (home to recordings by Gorod and Ad Patres…). Adding a visual dimension to their music, Ani Artworks has crafted artwork that delves into the mythological and apocalyptic themes woven throughout their lyrics.

Tracklist:

  1. Empire’s Downfall
  2. Solar Rays
  3. Veins of Sulfur
  4. On my Own

“Veins of Sulfur” drops on July 11th, self-released by the band, and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION.

STARLIT PYRE are:
Florian Frandidier: Guitars
Nicolas Potiez: Vocals
Thomas Darracq: Bass
Romain Guillemot-Treffainguy: Drums
Mathieu Lopez-Gurria: Guitars

For more info visit:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starlit_pyre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Starlitpyre/
Bandcamp: https://www.starlitpyre.bandcamp.com
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starlitpyre
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@StarlitPyre