The Grindhouse | Rimmar, Ophiolatry, Dying Awkward Angel & More New Loudness

There’s more than one way to rock. Today, to be exact, there are four. Why four? Because right now, three would be too few and five would be too many. You know it as well as I do. Now get to know these tunes:

 


Rimmar | Mighty Messenger

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE:Rimmar, the audacious solo project of Italian guitarist and producer Marco Rinaldi, has officially dropped its long-awaited debut album Raises — now streaming worldwide on all major platforms. Blending the raw power of industrial and progressive metal with melodic finesse, Raises is an atmospheric ride through epic soundscapes, haunting vocals, and virtuosic guitar work. The release is accompanied by a new video for the single Mighty Messenger, featuring a spectacular vocal performance by symphonic metal icon Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra). Filmed with cinematic flair, Mighty Messenger explores themes of destiny and defiance, fusing Lione’s soaring vocals with Rinaldi’s thunderous instrumentation. The video’s dystopian visuals echo the album’s concept of personal evolution and universal struggle.”

 


Ophiolatry | Revenge

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Brazilian extreme metal visionaries Ophiolatry have unveiled a lyric video for Revenge, a standout track from their recently released album Serpent’s Verdict. The video offers fans a deeper look into the thematic core of a powerful and devastating album. The band shares the inspiration for the track: “This song was inspired by a true event that occurred in the U.K., where a woman killed her husband by placing boiling water mixed with sugar in her husband’s mouth when he was sleeping. She did so in an act of revenge after discovering accusations of child sexual abuse.” Revenge exemplifies the album’s exploration of indigenous spirituality and historical vengeance, drawing from a particularly chilling real-life event connected to the band’s history. The track tells the story of a criminal who abused a small child and was subsequently hunted by the victim’s parent along with indigenous warriors, only to meet a fate where a massive snake swallowed him whole before regurgitating him, a story that directly inspired the band’s name, Ophiolatry, which refers to snake worship.”

 


Dying Awkward Angel | 9.99

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Italian melodic death metal act Dying Awkward Angel unveil their latest single 9.99, taken from their upcoming album The Missing Frame, due Aug. 22. 9.99 is a fierce and unrelenting track that dives headfirst into the moral abyss of modern society, posing a disturbing question: How much is a human life worth? Combining razor-sharp riffing and ominous atmospheres with a crushing groove, the song channels the relentless energy of classic Swedish death metal while delivering a powerful commentary on the commodification of violence. Influenced by genre-defining acts such as At The Gates, Carcass and Dark Tranquillity, Dying Awkward Angel blends their old-school roots with a modern sensibility, crafting songs that are both brutal and deeply reflective. 9.99 adds another layer of depth to the band’s already diverse sonic arsenal, reinforcing their ability to balance aggression and melody with lyrical substance. Lyrically written by Davide Onida, the track explores themes of nihilism, despair, and systemic dehumanization in a world where life can be extinguished for the cost of the cheapest gun.”

 


Doll | Shark Bait

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Canadian alt-rock powerhouse Doll are making waves this summer with the their biting new single Shark Bait, arriving just as the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s iconic thriller Jaws. The timing is no coincidence, though it might feel like fate. Shark Bait is a snarling, doom-tinged anthem that channels the same primal fear and survival instinct that made Jaws a cultural phenomenon. With razor-sharp riffs and frontwoman Christina Kasper’s haunting vocals, the track explores emotional predators and the fight to stay afloat in a world full of teeth. “Shark Bait was a fun song that we came up with after playing around with some hardcore style riffing and our passion for the Jaws movies,” says Kasper. “We have always had a strong attraction to shark movies, and when Pete came up with the riff for the chorus, it just felt so right with the Shark Bait vocals, everything was clicking, and we just went for it.”