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Metal News for August 8, 2025

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Monument Of Misanthropy Premiere NSFW Music Video

Austrian technical brutal death metal outfit Monument Of Misanthropy have joined forces with U.S. movie director Chad Ferrin and videographer Shaun Hodson of Lokifilms (Sleep Token, Slaughter To Prevail, Lorna Shore, Cradle of Filth, etc.) to bring you their new NSFW music video for the band’s track "The Devil’s Slide". After the uncensored version was briefly uploaded to YouTube — only to be swiftly taken down — it has now received a second official public premiere available for streaming now via Vimeo below:

The track is taken from the outfit's latest album "Vile Postmortem Irrumatio", a concept album about U.S. serial killer Ed Kemper, while the footage features scenes from Ferrin’s brand new biopic “Ed Kemper - The True Story Of An American Psycho”. The film is currently playing at select theaters and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video along with many other digital platforms.

Shares frontman George Wilfinger about the video's second premiere: More...

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Crystal Lake Premiere New Single & Visualizer

Japanese metalcore heavyweights Crystal Lake have their sights set on an early January release for their long-awaited new album via Century Media. While the official title and full details for the follow-up to 2019’s “Helix” remain under wraps, the band have begun to lift the curtain with the release of a crushing new single, “Crossing Nails”, which dropped today, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

Frontman John Robert Centorrino (formerly of The Last Ten Seconds Of Life) had this to say about the track: More...

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Face Yourself Premiere New Single & Music Video

Deathcore outfit Face Yourself have just announced their upcoming EP “Fury”, which is set to arrive on September 26th via Sumerian Records. The five-track release was produced by Joey Sturgis (The Devil Wears Prada, We Came As Romans), a name synonymous with some of the genre’s heaviest hitters.

Alongside this announcement comes the debut of a music video for the punishing new single “Fractures,” directed by the band’s own drummer Eric DiCarlo—known for his visual work with Born Of Osiris and Signs Of The Swarm.

Speaking on today’s double reveal, frontwoman Yasmine Liverneaux shared: More...

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My Ticket Home Premiere New Single & Music Video

My Ticket Home continue their 2025 musical reawakening today, August 7th, with the release of a brand new single titled “Nothing Lost.” This latest track marks the third in a series of singles the band has dropped throughout the year, all of which will ultimately be featured on an upcoming full-length record.

In a recent update, the band confirmed that mixing is currently underway for the new material. While a firm release date for the album has yet to be announced, momentum is clearly building.

In the meantime, you can check out the official music video for their brand new single “Nothing Lost,” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below:

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Deftones Premiere New Track “Milk Of The Madonna”

Deftones are officially back for round two, as the Sacramento, CA alternative metal icons have just dropped “milk of the madonna”, the second single from their long-awaited tenth studio album, private music. The track—positioned as song #8 on the upcoming 11-track effort—is now available for streaming below.

This new cut follows last month’s launch of the album cycle, which began with the premiere of its powerful opener, “my mind is a mountain”.

The band’s latest chapter arrives after an extended creative process, with private music recorded during multiple studio sessions. Frontman Chino Moreno, in particular, emerges refreshed and reenergized, having embraced sobriety after navigating personal struggles during the pandemic.

The full album is slated to arrive on August 22nd, and Deftones have a packed touring schedule lined up to support its release. Catch them live at the following stops: More...

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BABYMETAL Premiere New Single & Music Video

A high-profile international collaboration between BABYMETAL and Canadian alt-metal trailblazers Spiritbox has just dropped in conjunction with the release of BABYMETAL’s fifth studio album, “METAL FORTH”. The new track, “My Queen”, features both Courtney LaPlante on vocals and Mike Stringer on guitar—marking a full Spiritbox pairing. The song’s official music video, directed by Deathcats, is now available to watch below.

“METAL FORTH” is packed with guest appearances beyond this standout team-up. Cameos on the record include Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Poppy, and members of Slaughter To Prevail, Electric Callboy, Polyphia, and Bloodywood.

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Despised Icon Premiere New Single & Music Video

Canadian deathcore mainstays Despised Icon have just unleashed their crushing new single, “Over My Dead Body”, featuring a guest vocal appearance from Matt Honeycutt of Texas heavyweights Kublai Khan TX.

Directed by Didier Charette, the accompanying music video sets the tone for what’s to come on the band’s upcoming seventh studio album, “Shadow Work”. That record—marking Despised Icon’s first full-length release in six years—is due out on October 31st (Halloween) via Nuclear Blast.


The music video will go live today at 11 am (EDT):

The album will also feature guest vocal contributions from Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex and Tom Barber (of Chelsea Grin and Darko). This fall, Despised Icon will hit the road in support of the album as direct support to Sanguisugabogg on their U.S. run, alongside Defeated Sanity and Corpse Pile. Tour dates are as follows: More...

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Revocation Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

Revocation unveiled their crushing new single “Sarcophagi Of The Soul”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

While the release is paired solely with a lyric video/graphic novel, frontman/guitarist Dave Davidson had some words to share regarding the track’s message and its place within the band’s upcoming album, New Gods, New Masters: More...

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Trivium Premiere New Single & Music Video

Florida-based metal outfit Trivium have announced their upcoming three-track EP, “Struck Dead”, will officially drop on Halloween (October 31st) via Roadrunner Records. The band have just premiered the first single from the release, unveiling the Black Card Films-directed music video for “Bury Me With My Screams”, which can be seen below.

Bassist/vocalist Paolo Gregoletto spoke on the band’s motivation behind creating this EP, sharing: More...

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