Weekly Music News 20.04.25
Our dear friends in the US, "Hotbox" release a crazy new single!!
The trio left Israel more than a year and a half ago to pursue its musical dream in the US. If you follow them as closely as we do, we are sure you are blown away by their amazing work, growth, development and challenges. All we can do is admire them and patiently wait for a show and new music!!!
The band "Halestorm" releases a dark new single, "Darkness Always Wins".
A dark, slow, even dramatic single... A little different from what we have heard from the band so far, but moving!!
Lzzy Hale said: "It is not a song of hope, nor a song of despair. It is a song of reality. History repeats itself. Evil prevails and the good die first. But we are not doomed to that fate as long as we keep the fire burning. The war may not be won in this generation. But our mission is to pass the torch, so those who follow us have a light to fight with." Why does it sound as though she lives here in Israel???
The band "Dayseeker" begins its next chapter with a new single, "Pale Moonlight".
Having finished recording their sixth studio album just last month, the Orange County metalcore stars now reveal the first taste of what they have been working on.
Produced by Daniel Braunstein (Spiritbox, Silent Planet) and mixed by Zakk Cervini (blink-182, Lorna Shore), the song is about "giving in to temptation". As the singer explains: "It is about being addicted to things you know are toxic for you, but you just cannot stop."
The band "The All-American Rejects" continues its comeback after returning from a hiatus in 2022 and releasing a cover of Harvey Danger's "Flagpole Sitta". Now the band is preparing for a huge stadium tour with the Jonas Brothers (yes, really), while releasing a new single, "Sandbox", the first taste of its first new album since 2012's "Kids in the Street".
The band "Alestorm" will release "The Thunderfist Chronicles" on June 20, 2025. The Scottish party pirates return with their eighth album and release its first single this week!!
Veteran German band "Primal Fear" will release its new album, "Domination", on September 5.
To mark the announcement, lead single "Far Away" is now officially available on streaming platforms worldwide. It has all the classic ingredients of a PRIMAL FEAR metal anthem: sweeping melodies, thunderous drums and bass, and a fiery twin-guitar solo.
Not for the faint-hearted!!!
The band "Slaughter to Prevail" has long been considered one of the world's biggest extreme metal bands, partly thanks to singer Alex Terrible's colorful personality and wild stunts. When he is not roaring, growling and screaming into a microphone, he can often be found on Instagram wrestling a huge bear in his native Russia. His love of bears and identification with them is reflected in the new album, due July 18, and in this week's new single...
The band "We Came As Romans" returns with a powerful new single, "Bad Luck", opening a bold new chapter following its 2022 album "Darkbloom".
Singer Dave Stephens said: "This song is very important to every one of us. Lyrically, it is about our journey as a band from day one. We have been through so many bumps and difficulties behind the scenes, and sometimes it feels as though all we have is bad luck. But how we overcame it all and became who we are today is the real story, not the problems along the way."
The band "Sabaton" releases a new single, "Templars", today. The Knights Templar were a brotherhood of warrior monks founded in 1119 after the First Crusade, dedicated to protecting pilgrims and Christian holy sites in the Holy Land. In 1307, King Philip IV of France betrayed them, seized their wealth and ordered the arrest and execution of many, including the order's Grand Master.
The band "Ghost" releases its sixth album, "Skeletá", today. Alongside the release, the band revealed the new name of Papa V, its current frontman character: Papa V Perpetua. The character is said to deal with "demonic possession" and surrender to "dark forces". The word Perpetua may suggest he will be the "eternal pope".
Listen on: Spotify
The band "Machine Head" releases its 11th album, "Unatoned", today. It is the band's first album featuring drummer Matt Alston and guitarist Reece Scruggs. At just 41 minutes, it is also the band's shortest album, even shorter than "Unto the Locust".
Listen on: Spotify.
Swiss folk metal band "Eluveitie" releases its ninth album, "Ànv", today. It is the band's first studio album featuring hurdy-gurdy player and violinist Lea-Sophie Fischer, following the departures of Annie Riediger and Nicole Ansperger in 2024.
Listen on: Spotify
Sharon Osbourne (wife of the Prince of Darkness) is calling for Irish rap group Kneecap's US work visas to be revoked following its outspoken protest against Israel. During its Coachella set in California last week, the group displayed a series of videos with anti-Israel messages.
In a strongly worded Instagram post, Sharon wrote that Coachella 2025 would be remembered for compromising its moral and spiritual integrity, and that organizer Goldenvoice had allowed artists to use its stage for political expression. David Draiman replied in support of Sharon's stance toward the band and festival organizers.
After they played Antarctica, we did not think they could surprise us again, but here they go...
"Metallica" will play Bahrain for the first time in its history, at the island's largest stadium.
Three days later, on December 6, the band will play Abu Dhabi after the Formula 1 race there.
Our followers know we shared the "scoop" long ago that Jonathan Davis of "Korn" has a pet accessories brand called "Freak on a Leash". This week Jonathan revealed a new collection...
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