Katatonia To Release New Album In June

Swedish grandeurs of melancholic heaviness, Katatonia, return with Nightmares as "Extensions Of The Waking State," set for release on June 6, 2025 via Napalm Records. Once again, the Stockholm-based unit masterfully navigates the tightrope act between nocturnal darkness and Scandinavian despair while subtly weaving a sense of hope into the listener’s heart. "Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State" marks the next step in Katatonia's evolution, building upon the foundation of their previous album, "Sky Void Of Stars" (2023) and also is an introduction to their two new guitarists. Katatonia in 2025 is composed of vocalist and founding member Jonas Renkse, bassist Niklas Sandin, drummer Daniel Moilanen, and guitarists Nico Elgstrand and Sebastian Svalland.

With the album’s lead single "Lilac", revealed today, Katatonia offer a first glimpse of what fans can expect from the new record. The track showcases Jonas Renkse’s unmistakable vocals intertwining with hypnotic rhythms, heavy riffs, and progressive elements. Accompanied by an atmospheric official music video, "Lilac" speaks straight to the heart, proving Katatonia's matchless ability to draw listeners into a whirlwind of stirring emotions.

Jonas Renkse adds:
"We are proud and excited to announce our new album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, coming out via Napalm Records on June 6. As always, these songs are the stories that thrive in the corner of the eye, obscured by the light but waiting to come alive in the dusk of our morbid existence. Please enjoy the first scent – 'Lilac.'" More...

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Drowning Pool & Spineshank Announces UK Tour Dates

Two of America's biggest reunited names from the nu metal era have announced that they will be teaming up this Autumn for a tour of the United Kingdom. Drowning Pool, who are currently finishing up a European tour supporting Godsmack and P.O.D. has confirmed that they will be returning to Britain towards the end of the year, alongside California natives Spineshank. Opening the shows will be Hed PE, who celebrated their thirtieth anniversary last year. Tickets will go on sale at 10am BST on April 9th.

The tour dates are as follows:

November 6 Manchester, UK – Academy 2
November 7 Northampton, UK – Roadmender
November 8 Norwich, UK – The LCR
November 9 Newcastle, UK – Boiler Shop
November 10 Glasgow, UK – The Garage
November 12 Belfast, IRE – Limelight
November 13 Dublin, IRE – Academy
November 14 Bradford, UK – Nightrain
November 15 Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steel Mill
November 14 Bristol, UK – SWX
November 16 Torquay, UK – The Foundry
November 19 Nottingham, UK – Rock City
November 20 London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
November 21 Margate, UK – Dreamland
November 22 Brighton, UK – Chalk
November 23 Southampton, UK – The 1865

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Terrordactyl Premiere New Lyric Video "Regina"

Sydney, Australia-based deathcore unit Terrordactyl premieres a new lyric video for “Regina”, taken from their current EP "Cretaceous Carnage", which was released March 20, 2025, via Bandcamp. Slamzilla of Krocophile guests on that particular track.

Check out now "Regina" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.

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Chepang Sign w/ Relapse Records - Debut New Video

Chepang have officially signed with Relapse Records and will release their label debut, “Jhyappa”, on May 23rd. Though now based in Queens, NY, the grindcore outfit trace their roots back to Kathmandu, Nepal, coining their sound as “immigrindcore.” Kevin Bernsten (known for his work with Full Of Hell and Integrity) handled the recording sessions for the album and also took on mixing duties.

Speaking on their new partnership with Relapse and the accompanying music video—which merges their new tracks “Parichaya 2.0” and “Shakti (Force)”—the band shared the following statement: More...

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Allegaeon Premiere New Music Video

Colorado tech death band Allegaeon have dropped a brand new music video for “Wake Circling Above”, hot on the heels of last week’s release of their latest full-length album, “The Ossuary Lens,” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

Michael Stancel, the band’s rhythm guitarist, shared the following thoughts on the song: More...

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