You know what they say: Squeaky wheels get the grease. To put that another way: Loud beats quiet. Especially around here. Crank up these barnburners and hear for yourself (BYO grease):
Anima Inside | Through The Glass
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Ecuadar’s Anima Inside unveil Through The Glass, a compelling new single accompanied by a striking video that amplifies the song’s intense emotional depth. As one of the most powerful tracks from their upcoming album Alien, the song showcases the band’s signature blend of modern rock, progressive elements and rich melodic textures. With razor-sharp riffs, a dynamic rhythm section and soaring vocals, Through The Glass takes listeners on a profound journey of perception and self-reflection. The song questions reality — do we truly see what’s on the other side or just a distorted version of the truth? This duality is mirrored in the cinematic music video, which visually brings to life the track’s themes of introspection and uncertainty. Renowned for their ability to fuse progressive rock, alternative influences, and Latin musical roots, Anima Inside once again deliver a track that is both immediate and deeply layered. Fans of Muse, Pink Floyd and Disturbed will find themselves drawn to its evocative storytelling, soaring melodies, and immersive instrumental work.”
Lay Of The Autumn | Thrown Away
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Lay Of The Autumn present the video for Thrown Away, one of the standout tracks from their debut album Of Love And Sorrow. A striking blend of symphonic power metal, cinematic soundscapes and electronic elements, Thrown Away explores struggle, catharsis, and empowerment themes. The song is driven by intense riffs, soaring melodies, and fast, intricate guitar / keyboard solos, complemented by Eria’s evocative vocals, which captures vulnerability and strength. Following the success of Lost In Your Eyes, this track from Of Love And Sorrow, Thrown Away further establishes the band’s ability to craft music that balances melancholy with power, emotion with precision, and melody with intensity. The album, featuring 10 tracks blending power metal, symphonic metal, melodic death metal and cinematic influences, was mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti at Metal House Studios, ensuring a rich, polished and dynamic sound.”
Vallorch | Drink Some More!
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Vallorch continue their journey into the world of folk and symphonic metal with Drink Some More!, a raucous celebration of music, camaraderie, and revelry. Taken from their upcoming album The Circle (due March 14), this track embodies the band’s signature blend of folk traditions and symphonic grandeur, delivering an irresistibly energetic and immersive experience. With galloping rhythms, soaring melodies, and powerful folk instrumentation, Drink Some More! brings the listener straight into the heart of an ancient, fire-lit revelry. The combination of driving riffs, triumphant choruses, and spirited flute melodies captures the essence of Vallorch’s sound — balancing the raw energy of folk metal with the epic atmospheres of symphonic and power metal. Lyrically, the song draws from Alpine folklore and ancient traditions celebrating the timeless ritual of gathering together to share stories, drinks, and moments of uninhibited joy.”
Marko Bojkovic | What We Accomplished (ft. Chris Thomas)
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Inspired by his youthful years of playing Sonic Adventure and being drawn in by its luring soundtrack, Marko Bojkovic has been exploring instrumental guitar sounds. After releasing his eighth studio album Powercore, he presenting the video for the single What We Accomplished ft. guest vocals from Chris Thomas. Bojkovic explains: “In spring of 2023, I went through the roughest moment of my life. People spread lies about me and because of that, I couldn’t be with an amazing group of friends I made as long as we were hoping, which caused me to go through heartbreak. When I tried to state my innocence, they fought alongside me and helped me try to stay with them. Although we failed to keep me with the group, we formed an even stronger friendship through the experience and accomplished a greater goal… becoming eternal friends. This song is dedicated to them.”
Sin Of God | Black Waves
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Hungary’s Sin Of God unleash a tsunami of relentless extreme metal with Black Waves, the second single off their new album Blood Bound, due Feb. 18. The track is a barrage of fearless death metal that will drown your senses in an apocalyptic world without escape. This new full-length presents a collection of variations that exhibit brutality and softness. It is something fans have heard in the past from the band but it has never sounded like this. Exploring our present society, the record resonates with everything surrounding us, from the good and the bad to the beautiful and ugly, to life and death. “This record is somewhat different from the previous ones,” adds guitarist Tamás Kis. “It’s more complex and based on modern death metal. We built Blood Bound musically on contrasts. There are amazingly fast parts (260 BPM) but really slow parts as well. It’s old-school and new-school death metal at the same time. Blood Bound is (life and) death metal at its finest, not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure!”
