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The Hertfordshire alt-metal outfit return with a cinematic new single about growth, reinvention and burning down the old self — just as they prepare to hit the road across the UK. UK alternative metal band Defences have never shied away from emotional introspection, but their latest single “Metamorphosis” pushes that theme further than ever. Arriving alongside a new video, the track captures the band at a moment of evolution — musically and thematically — as they prepare to

Leeds groove-death metal outfit Godeth kick off 2026 with “Vestige”, a ferocious new single that doubles down on the band’s crushing heaviness and political bite. The UK underground metal scene has never been short on bands willing to push the volume into dangerous territory, but Leeds’ own Godeth have built a reputation for doing it with serious intent. “Vestige,” the band’s first release of 2026, makes one thing clear from the outset: subtlety is not part of the plan. Inst

London’s fast-rising teenage metalcore band Within Reach return with “Hesitate”, a new single and atmospheric video that shows a broader side to their sound. London’s heavy scene continues to produce exciting young bands, and Within Reach are quickly becoming one of the names people are starting to talk about. The teenage five-piece have been building momentum over the last couple of years, and their latest single “Hesitate” arrives as the first new music from the band in 202

While we can’t always write full features on every artist, we still want to spotlight music that catches our ear for different reasons and share those moments with you. This is one of them. Have a listen. Train Room recently released the lead single and video for “Turn Off Everything,” taken from their upcoming album Station Road , set for release on April 3rd. Why posts like this matter: Highlighting rising artists helps maintain a healthy music ecosystem. Platforms like t

GAEREA – Loss (Album Review) Artist: GAEREA Album: Loss Label: Century Media Records Release Date: 20 March 2026 Tracklist: 1. Luminary 2. Submerged 3. Hellbound 4. Uncontrolled 5. Phoenix 6. Cyclone 7. LBRNTH 8. Nomad 9. Stardust Over the past decade, Portugal’s masked collective GAEREA have emerged as one of the more intriguing and uncompromising forces in modern extreme metal. Formed in the city of Porto, the anonymous group have built their reputation on a blackened fou

ON THE BOX: NERVOSA – “Ghost Notes” Brazilian thrash outfit Nervosa have unleashed the video for their ferocious new single “Ghost Notes” , the latest preview of their upcoming sixth album Slave Machine , due for release on April 3 via Napalm Records. Driven by chugging riffs, relentless drumming and the unmistakable snarl of guitarist-turned-frontwoman Prika Amaral, “Ghost Notes” captures the band in full attack mode. The track balances groove-heavy thrash with sharp melodic