Kittie Announces UK & European Headline Dates

Undisputed Queens of Metal Kittie have announced headline UK and EU tour dates, taking place in June 2025 alongside their summer festival run. The highly anticipated shows will be the band's first on this side of the world in over a decade, providing fans with an opportunity to celebrate their 2022 reunion and the release of last year's critically acclaimed album "Fire," their first new album in thirteen years.

Kittie used 2024 to cement their iconic status, never pulling punches whilst boldly exploring the depths of their artistry. The campaign for the new album saw the band release a string of blistering singles as they reclaimed their metal crowns; "Eyes Wide Open," "We Are Shadows," which blazed its way through the Active Rock Top 40, "Vultures," "One Foot In The Grave" and the stunning album title track 'Fire'. Upon its release in June, the record received widespread critical acclaim, with Kerrang! calling it "straight, relentless metal" and Metal Hammer declaring the band as having "completed one of modern metal's great comebacks."

Having sharpened their teeth on exclusive headline shows across the US and Canada, a truly iconic set at Sick New World festival in Las Vegas and more show-stealing live performances at globally renowned US festivals Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple, Kittie have re-established themselves as one of metal's finest live acts. This run of very special shows will mark a huge moment for the band, with their last UK and European appearances taking place back in 2010. Full list of upcoming tour dates below: More...

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Alien Weaponry Unveils "1000 Friends" Music Video

New Zealand modern groove metal trio Alien Weaponry recently announced their heaviest, most powerful and mature album to date, "Te Ra," released 28th March 2025 via Napalm Records. In the hands of veteran producer/mixer Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God, Gojira, Megadeth) and featuring a guest vocal appearance from longtime Alien Weaponry champion Randy Blythe of Lamb Of God, "Te Ra’s" gnashing blend of groove, nu, and thrash metal shines with anthemic choruses and refreshed technical skill.

Today, following the release of the album's acclaimed first single, "Mau Moko" – a track Revolver, Metal Hammer, Heavy Consequence and others dubbed as one of the best new metal tracks upon release – the band returns again with second single, "1000 Friends." Warning of the looming societal division and hidden dangers created by social media dependency, the track premieres alongside a brand new music video. You can check it out below.

Frontman Lewis Raharuhi de Jong says about "1000 Friends": "'1000 Friends' encapsulates the shifting way we socialize today, and the impact it has on the human psyche. We can often feel disconnected from the outside world. The human mind wasn't built to comprehend the world we are currently living in." More...

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Killa Bastard Premiere New Single & Music Video

Oklahoma City, OK-based beatdown/hardcore band Killa Bastard premiere a new single and music video titled "Slit Veins/Never Fold’", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The track is taken from their new EP "To Live And Die In OKC".

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Pyre Premiere New Single "Burned for a Reason"

Berlin, Germany-based hardcore/death metal band Pyre premiere a new single titled "Burned for a Reason", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Jivebomb Premiere New Single & Music Video

Jivebomb’s latest single, “Estrela,” made its online debut today, February 18th. The Baltimore, MD hardcore band will include the track on their upcoming debut album, “Ethereal,” set for release on March 28th via Flatspot Records.

Frontwoman Kat Madeira cited Billie Holiday’s rendition of “Gloomy Sunday” as a key influence on the song, stating: More...

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Orthodox Premiere New Single & Music Video

Nashville nü-metalcore band Orthodox have unveiled their latest single, “Commit To Consequence”, featuring Andrew Neufeld, vocalist of Canadian hardcore veterans Comeback Kid. Orthodox will also be supporting Comeback Kid on a significant portion of their upcoming U.S. tour celebrating 20 years of “Wake The Dead”.

Orthodox frontman Adam Easterling shared his thoughts on the track: More...

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Crown Magnetar Premiere New Single & Music Video

Crown Magnetar have returned with a third single from their upcoming EP, “Punishment.” The newly released track, “Barbed Wire Noose,” is accompanied by a music video directed by Eric DiCarlo (Signs Of The Swarm, Downswing).

Frontman Dan Tucker shared his thoughts on the track: More...

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Stick To Your Guns Premiere New Single & Video

Orange County hardcore stalwarts Stick To Your Guns have unveiled a new music video from their eighth studio album, “Keep Planting Flowers.” The latest single, “Spineless,” comes accompanied by a visual directed by Adam VillaSenõr, filmed at The Midnight Hour in San Fernando, CA.

Fans can catch the band live on their upcoming North American tour alongside Paleface Swiss and Nasty. Dates for the trek are as follows: More...

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