Today, Parkway Drive unveil their powerful new track “Sacred“ — a monumental blend of strength and vision that showcases the band’s ultimate drive and power. The anthemic new single marks the metal titans’ first release since their critically acclaimed 2022 album Darker Still, and arrives alongside a visually stunning music video, directed by Third Eye Visuals.
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BLOODSTOCK reveal EMP stage line-up
BLOODSTOCK is thrilled to be partnering with premier alternative lifestyle and merchandise brand EMP to unveil the next wave of rising metal talent set to storm the EMP Stage this August.
EMP declare, “After last year’s success, we are absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership again with BLOODSTOCK 2025! As proud sponsors of the 4th stage, EMP is ready to rock alongside the best in metal. Stay tuned for exciting giveaways and exclusive content in the lead-up to the festival. As Europe’s #1 for music, films & TV, gaming merchandise & alt fashion, EMP is honoured to be part of the UK’s biggest independent Metal Festival once again and can’t wait to join forces with BLOODSTOCK to make history on the EMP STAGE!”
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GHOST: SKELETÁ #1 ON THE BILLBOARD 200
Transcending genre and defying trends, GHOST’s SKELETÁ has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. The #1 album in the country, SKELETÁ accrued sales of 86,000 in the week since its April 25 release via Loma Vista Recordings.
Currently the world’s biggest-selling album and the week’s lone Top 10 debut, SKELETÁ’s first week haul bests the nearly 70,000 moved by its predecessor IMPERA in its first week of release. SKELETÁ also landed at #1 on the U.S. Album, Vinyl Album, Indie Store Album, Independent Album, Rock Album, Rock and Alternative Album, and Hard Rock Album charts. Internationally, the album bowed at #1 in the GRAMMY-winning theatrical rock outfit’s native Sweden as well as Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland and Finland, #2 in the UK, Netherlands and Norway, #4 in France and #6 in Ireland, among others.
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DLXXII: What’s beyond the bands at Download 2025?
With less than two months to go until the mighty return of Download Festival, DLXXII has unleashed its ‘Beyond The Bands’ offerings, giving Download-goers an even more exciting experience onsite with brand new food, drink, wellness and sport options. Taking place on 11-15 June 2025 at the hallowed grounds of Donington Park, Download will be headlined by Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn. You can buy the last remaining tickets here: www.downloadfestival.co.uk.
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THEM DAMN KINGS Release New Single “OVERBOARD”
THEM DAMN KINGS, the hard rock / heavy metal wrecking machine founded by guitarist/vocalist Jef Rhodes, has unleashed their new single titled “OVERBOARD” The track highlights the band’s signature style with in your face riffs, blistering solos, and unique
vocal style that the band’s fans have come to expect. “OVERBOARD” is available across all major streaming platforms. Video for “OVERBOARD” can be seen here:
Rhodes, exclaims “This song is very personal to me as it was written in such a messed up tragic way. It still makes me feel weird when I listen to it or play it. I was on one of those Rock “n” Roll cruise’s and the whole boat was woken up at like 5am with horns blasting and over the intercom they were saying we were in a man
overboard situation. I just remember looking out the window of the cabin and seeing this blinking light out on the stormy water. I thought for sure they got this guy at first but as the minutes kept creeping along it started to become painfully obvious they weren’t finding this guy, and my head started racing as if I was putting myself in this guys point of view. So I grabbed my notebook and just started writing. I mean Normally it takes me some time to write lyrics, especially lyrics. But this song was written in real time as it was all unfolding” I mean nobody at that time really knew the guy jumped, so I couldn’t really comprehend why someone would intentionally jump overboard off a cruise ship I just thought the guy fell and it really freaked me out. So now there’s a song about it.”
Them Damn Kings has also welcomed New Jersey native Cooper Hughes joining the band as their full time drummer following Ryan Folden’s departure. Cooper and Jef have completed tracking what will become the band’s sophomore album, following up their debut album “Rise Up” which spawned the single “Throw It Away” reaching #4 on the NACC radio charts.
Cooper adds, “I’m thrilled to be a part of the next chapter of Them Damn Kings! “OVERBOARD” offers a glimpse into whats ahead. Jef’s songwriting on this track perfectly encapsulates a moment in time, capturing the raw emotion of this tragedy. It’s a powerful, unrelenting display of Rock “n” Roll. Crank it up and enjoy the ride!”
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Houston Based Deathcore Band OF THE FALLEN Unleashes a Metal Onslaught with Their Explosive New Single “COUNTERFEIT//SKIN”
Brace yourself. The gates have opened, and the storm has arrived. OF THE FALLEN, the relentless force in modern metal, has returned with their most vicious, soul-rattling track yet — “COUNTERFEIT//SKIN.” A sonic eruption of pure fury and uncompromising truth, the single drops today on all major streaming platforms, sending shockwaves through the metal scene. Combining guttural growls, face-melting riffs, and machine-gun percussion, “COUNTERFEIT//SKIN” is a battle cry against the fake, the hollow, and the soulless. It’s not just a song — it’s a warpath.
“COUNTERFEIT//SKIN” is a song that talks about body dysphoria and the images we set for ourselves as well as society has imprinted on us to abide by. Whether you’re skinny, fat, a body builder, they/them, male or female, or any other views we view ourselves as that we do not care for or want to abide by.
This is an anthem of a bigger concept in which we all struggle with mental health and aspects that impact our daily lives.
OF THE FALLEN is a Houston-based deathcore band pushing the genre’s emotional and sonic boundaries. With the addition of new vocalist Jacob Cormier, the band unleashes a renewed fury on their latest single “COUNTERFEIT//SKIN,” a punishing yet deeply personal track exploring body dysphoria. Guitarists Wayne Ortiz and Alexis Ramon Nino, along with drummer
Waylon Murphree, form the foundation of a sound that’s as relentless as it is cathartic. Unafraid to confront internal struggles head-on, OF THE FALLEN blends’ brutal breakdowns with haunting atmosphere—music that hits hard and cuts deep.
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