You know what I hate? Waiting for the bill in a restaurant. I get that they don’t want you to feel rushed. But really, all they need to do is put the check down and say, ‘No hurry, take your time,’ instead of passive-aggressively forcing me to sit there for half an hour trying to get someone’s attention so I can jget on with my fucking life. Rest assured that you’ll never have that problem here. Welcome to The Grindhouse: Table for one?
Autumn Lies Buried | Debt Of Silence
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Extreme metal outfit Autumn Lies Buried are unleashing their blistering single Debt of Silence, accompanied by a video. The track serves as the first glimpse into the band’s upcoming EP Mob Mentality, scheduled for release on June 6. Debt of Silence delivers the band’s signature combination of breakneck energy, socially conscious lyrics and unrelenting heaviness that fans have come to expect. Vocalist Kaelin Wilkins comments: “Given the current political climate of the U.S., I felt it necessary to write about silencing a lot of them. I felt like America just needs a hard reset, and it starts by not giving these fascists in free-world clothing the clout they have. They owe us a debt of silence. A ritual dismemberment of corrupt leadership. Cutting of the tongue is symbolic as well as literal.” Autumn Lies Buried continue to evolve their sound, which draws from a diverse palette of influences including slam, mathcore, hardcore, hip-hop and deathcore. The result is what the band describes as ‘a beating with a cinder block’ that creates a cathartic experience for listeners.”
Hellfox | Seaweed Braids
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Seaweed Braids is the first single and video from Hellfox, an all-female band that blend melodic death and alternative metal with a sharp emotional edge. The song anticipates their upcoming album The Spectrum of Human Gravity, a bold and emotional journey set for release on June 6. Merging the power of melodic death metal with the versatility of alternative metal, Hellfox stand out as a rare all-female force in the extreme metal scene. Drawing inspiration from bands like Amorphis, In Flames and Dark Tranquillity, the band deliberately steer away from symphonic tropes, instead crafting a sound based on heavy riffs, acid and distorted synths and dual female vocals — one melodic, one growled — to shape a modern and visceral sonic identity. Seaweed Braids is a melancholic and introspective track that opens the emotional arc of the new album. As the band explains, the song evokes the image of a fragile creature submerged in deep waters — a metaphor for a soul lost in pain and memory. Lyrically, the track reflects on the irreversible moment when we realize what we’ve lost and can only sing a lullaby to the waves.”
Lay Of The Autumn | Lost In Your Eyes
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Lay Of The Autumn proudly present the video for Lost In Your Eyes, one of the most successful songs from the band’s debut album Of Love And Sorrow, which was released in October. Lost In Your Eyes combines orchestral and symphonic power metal elements to create an energetic yet emotional sound. Fast solos, dynamic arrangements, and Eria’s expressive vocals bring the song to life and capture the feeling of being completely lost in someone’s gaze. The video visually amplifies the emotional weight of the track with evocative imagery that mirrors the wonder, vulnerability, and intensity expressed in the music. With their distinctive aesthetic, Lay Of The Autumn offer a powerful visual counterpart to one of their most resonant songs.”
Red Cain | FWAB
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Power prog storytellers Red Cain are unveiling their new single FWAB (Fire Water, Air, Blood). With its heavy balalaika breakdown, downtuned heavy riffs, and soaring harmonized choruses among atmospheric industrial synth backing, FWAB hits hard and never lets go — a primeval ritual chant in front of cold stone, on a frozen steppe, among howling winds. The band explains the story of the track in further detail: “In the frozen Eastern European steppes, there stood a fell ancient god. Every ill word fed him, and every ill deed made him more potent. For millennia, he grew strong through kingship over mortal ill will, suffering, and pride, until his nourishment took a new form, unable to feed or strengthen. Without nourishment, the god was powerless, and without power, he slept. After millennia, fed full by ill words and ill deeds, searching for an awakening, the god demands the symbols of his power: Fire, Water, Air, Blood. Join the ritual sacrament of Chernobog. With this new release, the Slavic pagan ritual to call forth the Black God takes flight, asking the listener what they would be willing to change their fate.”
Woodhawk | Strangers Ever After
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Stoner-rockers Woodhawk have just announced their third studio album Love Finds A Way, set for release on June 6. The Calgary trio of Turner Midzain (guitar/vocals), Mike Badmington (bass) and Kevin Nelson (drums) are also dropping the record’s first single, Strangers Ever After, giving fans their first taste of new material since 2019’s acclaimed Violent Nature. Midzain says: “This was the first song we wrote for this album. And I think we reworked it more than any song. It started out with a completely different feel and timing than what we ended up with. It was way darker. But we kept coming back to it and really loved the result. Strangers Ever After is a kind of demise of a relationship. The farewell to someone that maybe… you were better off never knowing. This is dark and honest.”
Dying Awkward Angel | Music Kills
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “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 an iconic 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.”
Reality Grey | Hate Crew Deathroll
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Italian melodic death metal powerhouse Reality Grey have just released their cover of Children of Bodom’s iconic track Hate Crew Deathroll, offered to mark the April 8 birthday of late singer-guitarist Alexi Laiho. Children of Bodom were one of the most influential bands for Reality Grey, especially during their early days, and this cover is a fitting tribute. While they’ve developed their style over the years, they think fans will appreciate their return to a classic old school mid-2000s sound, which they still love. They comment: “This is our tribute to Alexi Laiho and Children of Bodom. Hate Crew Deathroll was a pivotal moment in our lives as musicians, as we had just started out as a band in 2003. We kept the song close to the original, which is something we usually won’t do; we like to add our own spin and mix things around. I think we succeeded in keeping the ‘fuck you’ attitude of the original song.”
