Weekly Music News 24.08.25
Updated: 8 hours ago
The band "Lama Ani Hai?" releases a video for "Shir SheKatavti Bishvil Lizkor Eich Kotvim WEATHER BeAnglit", the second single after "Lo Hekhzarta Li Kesef BaBit VeLo Na'im Li Lehazkir". It also follows two wild, sold-out shows at Gagarin, proving that the trio has a huge, loving fanbase. For all the nonsense, their music is excellent!
The band "Electric Callboy" releases a cover of Sum 41's hit "Still Waiting" this week, with Frank Zummo on drums: a celebratory meeting of the past and today's punk-metalcore. Although Callboy have already released several singles this year, there is still no news of a new album, and this cover is not attached to a specific album. Their last album, "Tekkno", came out in September 2022.
The band "Deftones" releases "infinite source" this week, a new single from their tenth album, "Private Music", released August 22, 2025. An emotional, artistic video accompanies the song, presenting the band's familiar sound alongside the changes and artistic maturity they have developed. Since its release, fans have interpreted the song as the beginning of a new chapter, whether physical or emotional, deepening their connection to Deftones' music and energy.
The band "The Pretty Reckless" returns this week with a new single, "For I Am Death // Life Evermore Pt. 2". The song opens with the dark, slow "Life Evermore Pt. 2" before erupting into the heavy, powerful riff of "For I Am Death".
The accompanying video shows Taylor Momsen with a strong, commanding stage presence. It is the band's first single since 2021's "Death by Rock and Roll" and seems to mark the start of a new chapter.
The band "H Blockx" returns this week with the new single "STRAIGHT_OUTTA_NOWHERE". A thunderous riff and explosive beat take the veteran band back to the glory days of their early career. The members say they feel their original passion for creating and playing together again, while also announcing this autumn's Fillin' the Blank Tour.
Musician Taylor Acorn releases "Hangman" this week, a new single from her second album, "Poster Child", due October 24. The accompanying video conveys feeling emotionally stuck even when life seems perfect, as if caught in a game of hangman. It is the album's second single after "Goodbye, Good Riddance".
The band "Kings of Leon" releases "We're Onto Something" this week, featuring Zach Bryan. First performed at a surprise show before tens of thousands in San Francisco, the song blends Bryan's intimate simplicity with Kings of Leon's familiar rock sound. The result is a ballad the band could not keep for live shows alone, so they released it as a single.
The band "Mudvayne" returns this week with "Hurt People Hurt People", their first single since 2009. Despite the musical intensity, its message is gentle: break the cycle of harm and learn to love yourself. The single accompanies their joint tour with Static-X, marking 25 years of "L.D. 50" and "Wisconsin Death Trip".
The band "Caskets" releases "Closure" this week from their upcoming third album, "The Only Heaven You'll Know", due November 7. The song is about realizing that emotional closure comes from within, from saying it is over and that is okay, and allowing ourselves to move forward. Matt Flood explained that it is about escaping a toxic cycle and recognizing your own power to end it and start a new chapter.
The band "MAN WITH A MISSION" releases the new single "Against The Kings And Gods" this week, ahead of their HOWLING ACROSS THE WORLD tour in October. Before that, new vinyl and CD editions of their latest EP, "XV", arrive on September 19.
Guitarist Jean-Ken Johnny said the writing was inspired by a desire to try something new in both sound and lyrics. He chose mythology as the central theme, imagining a person facing supernatural beings.
Musician "RØRY" releases the new single "DEGRADATION" this week. Just months after her debut album, "RESTORATION", arrived in February and reached the album chart's top ten, she is already entering a new chapter. She describes the song as a breaking point and a release: "This is the sound of everything I swallowed for years finally bursting out. It is the moment you stop staying silent, stop protecting the person who broke you, and start telling the story as it really is."
Musician "TX2" releases the new single "Feed" this week, featuring DeathbyRomy. The song explores love as an all-consuming force that can be both destructive and essential, and is a central part of his next concept album.
The single follows TX2's appearance on the Summer Of Loud tour in North America with Beartooth and other major bands. Beartooth singer Caleb Shomo publicly praised him, saying that despite the criticism the young band has faced, he sees genuine passion, hard work and talent: qualities that will secure his future success.
Three leading women in rock and metal are joining forces: Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox, Amy Lee of Evanescence and Poppy confirm their much-discussed collaboration, "End Of You", this week.
The trio posted dramatic teasers for the new single on social media, including a vocal clip of Amy Lee singing "Cause the end of you is the start of life for me". Earlier this week, they shared the photo that took the internet by storm. There is now no doubt that the project is underway.
Singer Brian Burkheiser, formerly of "I Prevail", claims this week that his former bandmates are preventing him from releasing new music. The band officially announced his departure in May, stating that Eric Vanlerberghe would take over all vocal duties. About a month later, Burkheiser said on social media that a lack of communication and deteriorating relationships were behind the split.
He has since teased new material under the name Scatterbrain, but in a new social media post, he claims I Prevail is blocking him from releasing it to the public.
The singer and guitarist of "Trivium", Matt Heafy, shared an inspiring account this week of his recovery from several serious injuries. In late 2024, he was diagnosed with torn discs and other injuries, raising real fears about his ability to walk and his musical future. In a post and video shared last Friday, Heafy described his rehabilitation over recent months and showed how he had returned to full fitness with renewed energy. He emphasized that fans' support gave him the strength to keep going and overcome the difficulties, and that he is determined to keep performing and creating with Trivium at full power.
The band "Helloween" released their 17th studio album, "Giants & Monsters", this week. Combining traditional power metal with progressive touches, it presents the band at full musical maturity. It includes the singles "This Is Tokyo" and "Universe (Gravity for Hearts)", which have already attracted considerable fan interest.
Listen to the album on: Spotify, Apple Music
The band "The Hives" released their seventh studio album, "The Hives Forever Forever The Hives", this week.
Listen to the album on: Spotify, Apple Music
The band "We Came As Romans" released their seventh studio album, "All Is Beautiful... Because We're Doomed", this week. The new album continues their metalcore roots, combining philosophical and personal messages about pain, resilience and hope in a world full of uncertainty.
Listen to the album on: Spotify, Apple Music
The band "Nova Twins" releases their third studio album, "Parasites & Butterflies", this week. It combines rock, punk, hip-hop and electronic music with messages of vulnerability and strength, and includes standout tracks such as "Parallel Universe", "Monsters" and "Hummingbird".
Listen to the album on: Spotify, Apple Music
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