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Last updated on August 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
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Unearthing The Metal Underground:The Green Goblins
The Green Goblins' journey is damn-near a decade long at this point. According to their own self-reporting, they began simply with a guitar, violin and bagpipe as a street music band in the Switzerland-Germany-France border area. Upon their inception, what is now a quartet, the unit was quick to establish itself with its distinct mix of traditional Irish folk, classic metal and classic rock delivered with a modern spin that includes, however much the band would like to admit this or not, noticeable aspects of pop punk simplicity and potent punch in the vein of a band like Green Day who has always known the importance of a good hook. More...
Vital Flesh Premieres New Track "Throne of Sorrow"

Corpus Christi, TX-based brutal slam death metal unit Vital Flesh premieres his new single titled "Throne of Sorrow",streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Jayrad Olivares vocalist for The Devil Himself guests on this particular track.
XII Thorns Premiere New Single & Music Video

The Netherlands-based blackened deathcore five-piece XII Thorns premiere a new single and music video by the name of "DE ZONDAER", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Kingdom Of Giants Premiere New Single & Video

Californian melodic metalcore band Kingdom Of Giants have released their new single, "The Edge Of A Dream". The track follows last month's "Respawn", which marked the band's first release featuring new bassist/vocalist JT Gutierrez. Gutierrez stepped into the lineup following the departure of Jonny Reeves, who left the band to join The Amity Affliction.
Silvertomb (Ex-Type O Negative) Premiere New Track

Doom metal collective Silvertomb, featuring veterans of Type O Negative (Kenny Hickey & Johnny Kelly), Agnostic Front, Sheer Terror, and more, have announced their sophomore album, "The Interpretation Of Nightmares". The record is set for release on November 13th via Steamhammer/SPV. The band have also unveiled "No Way To Live" as the album’s first single, accompanied by an official music video, both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below:
Reflecting on the long gap since the band's 2019 debut "Edge Of Existence", Hickey shared: More...
Five Finger Death Punch Premiere New Music Video

Multi-platinum alternative metal band Five Finger Death Punch have premiered the music video for “Nails In The Coffin,” arriving shortly after the release of their tenth studio album “Legacy”.
Sharing his personal interpretation of the song, guitarist Zoltan Bathory explained: More...
From First To Last Premiere New Music Video

Post-hardcore band From First To Last officially kicked off their new era last week with the release of “Your Name In Red Ink.” The track marked both their first recording with new frontman Lil Lotus and their debut release since signing with Fearless Records. The band have now unveiled a music video for the song, directed by their own guitarist/vocalist Travis Richter.
“Your Name In Red Ink” serves as the first preview of the band's upcoming EP, with further details on the release still to be announced.
Avenged Sevenfold Premiere New Music Video

STATICA, the electronically driven side project from multi-platinum alternative metal band Avenged Sevenfold, have released a Lance Drake-directed music video for their self-titled track. The group surprise-released their four-song debut EP under the STATICA name on July 24th, with the release drawing a mixed response from fans.
While the band have yet to promote the project through traditional press or announcements, they have been performing songs from the EP backstage during their ongoing summer tour alongside Good Charlotte and more: More...
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