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Nastyville | Rockin’ Through The Night
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Following the release of Power To The People, Italian hard rockers Nastyville return with the new single Rocking Through The Night. The track is the second single from the band’s upcoming album Rebirth, due June 6. Described by the band as “the essence of our will to move forward, to leave the past behind and redefine our sound,” Rocking Through The Night is a hard rock statement loaded with attitude, fire and the desire to break free. Massive old-school riffs meet a cutting-edge rhythm section and a soaring vocal performance — capturing the raw power of a band that’s found its voice again. The track, along with the entire Rebirth album, was recorded at Ivorytears Music Works Recording Studio in Virginia, produced by the band and mixed and engineered by Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline, Vanden Plas, Revolution Saints, Giant).”
Jawfane | Time Hunts Us All
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Rising metal-core act Jawfane have released Time Hunts Us All, the second single from their upcoming debut EP Me And All My Demons, due June 26. The track comes accompanied by a striking visual component that enhances the band’s powerful message. They explain: “We pushed ourselves musically. Time Hunts Us All is the fastest Jawfane song by a mile, contains the most vocals, and is in a key we don’t use often. Lyrically, we played off this idea that time was a villain, something you could physically fight, and it was hunting everyone, kinda like the grim reaper. We used the super dramatic differences between the feels in the song as the sonic reference for time, and remember “If time hunts us all, it’s not over yet.” Time Hunts Us All holds a special place in the band’s history, having originally been part of vocalist Austin’s audition material. While Austin didn’t write the lyrics for this particular track, the band notes that ‘he loves his part,’ showcasing the collaborative spirit that defines Jawfane’s creative process.”
Night Edge | If You Loved Me
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Baltimore band Night’s Edge announce the release of their fourth album The World That Never Was. Due Aug. 21, it’s the sequel to 2023’s Strangers LP. Since their inception in 2018, the band have gone through a few changes in lineup and sound, and have progressed significantly from their debut in 2019. Falling under the umbrella of alt-metal, their sound is hard to pin down. Incorporating influences from gothic metal, progressive rock, and nu-metal, the band’s music is equal parts heavy and poppy, soaked in synthesizers and drama. Lyrics breach topics including isolation, dissociation, and the romantic, approaching themes common to the human experience from a cerebral angle that complements the band’s emotionally evocative music. Night’s Edge believe in creating music that has a purpose. There is no copycatting of other artists, or following trends here — even the band’s select cover tunes turn the originals on their heads. This is music that you can’t get anywhere else, that has something to say, that is unique and exciting while still feeling familiar, like a friend finishing your sentences when you run out of words.”
Moniker | Hindsight
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The members of progressive collective Moniker (who all met as students while attending audio engineering school) return with Hindsight, the followup to their last single From The Grave. It was brewed in a basement suite — and fueled by the lust for bringing their hometown of Vancouver something it’s never heard of before. “You normally had either brutal death metal or indie-rock,” they say. “Bringing melodic progressive metal to this city was our goal, and we are back to finish it.”
Marble Ghosts | Trafficked (The Devil Inside)
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Ottawa band Marble Ghosts are a boundary-pushing ensemble known for their distinctive blend of metal, grunge, and punk influences. Emerging in 2023 on with a distinctive sound and a fierce commitment to challenging societal norms, they truly are a band with a message. Their recent second EP, The Greatest Divide, was inspired by our reality, dealing with everything from the ultra-rich and the shrinking middle class to widening gaps in political and religious ideologies that are beginning to challenge and even erode fundamental human rights. Similar to their first EP, these next five songs in their catalog highlight their diverse influences and styles and seek to lift the marginalized through powerful messaging. For the EP’s release day, Marble Ghosts share the video for Trafficked (The Devil Inside). Featuring one of the band’s signature earworm guitar riffs and as a chorus as close to pop as they’ll likely ever get, Trafficked would be radio-friendly — except for the disturbing and dark lyrics.”
ARC | Dark Road
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Seamlessly fusing the brutality and melody of extreme metal with retro-futuristic synth-wave electronica to create an all-out assault on the senses, New York’s ARC, riding the release of their latest EP Awaken The Machine, are sharing the lyric video for Dark Road, which tells an exaggerated story of overcoming insecurities. ARC are currently working on new music and gering up for more shows to follow two recent dates with Visions of Atlantis in April. Their frenetic live shows are meticulously planned with choreography, custom costumes, specialized stage lighting, props, synchronized on-screen visuals, and the band’s relentless energy is a performance experience that must be witnessed to be believed.”
Hellfox | Atlas
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Following the haunting release of Seaweed Braids, Italian female melodic death metal band Hellfox return with a powerful new chapter: Atlas, the second single from their upcoming album The Spectrum Of Human Gravity. Combining heavy melodic death metal foundations with modern textures and acidic synths, Atlas is a crushing and introspective anthem. Lyrically, the song draws on the myth of the titan condemned to bear the weight of the sky — a metaphor for the emotional burdens we carry and the silent expectations imposed by society. “We have no control over what happens around us,” the band explains, “but letting go of that weight may be the most liberating act of all.” Hellfox’s music thrives on contrast: dual female vocals (melodic and growled), distorted layers, and atmospheric electronics merge into an emotional and immersive sound. With influences ranging from Amorphis and In Flames to Dark Tranquillity, the band have forged a distinctive identity that breaks away from traditional tropes, embracing vulnerability, rage, beauty, and discomfort in equal measure.”
