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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026- Cleveland based solo artist firebrand has unveiled his brand new single, “Untether”. Founded by vocalist Gabe Gazic, firebrand comines brushing metalcore instrumentals, alongside powerful synths and vocals that blend both heavy and cinematic to create such a unique sound.

Following the release of the single, Gazic explains, “When you’re with someone for a long time, it can be easy to subconsciously build an emotional dependency for them. You might not even realize it until they’re gone, at which point you feel lost and defenseless, or even like you no longer know who you are without them. “Untether” is about the effects of codependency and trying to break away from it. I tried to illustrate those feelings of confusion and the struggle of reclaiming independence through the song’s structure and atmosphere, creating a sense of tension and unease that builds up to multiple explosive and emotional outbursts throughout.”

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Michigan based metal band Of Virtue share brand new track “What’s It Like To Be Happy?” via Arising Empire. This track marks as the bands third single in 2026, following the releases of “Death Of The Altar”, and “The Art Of Love”.

Frontman Tyler Ennis shares,

“When we were writing this song, the title itself was a question that was asked out loud in a somewhat joking way - but hit me in all the ways I didn’t think it could. A lot of the experiences that I’ve had to go through in my adult life flashed through my mind in the blink of an eye. The loss of family members, revolving door toxic relationships, body dysmorphia/health issues were the tip of the iceberg. I was diagnosed with ADHD, my dopamine levels have been nonexistent or been overloaded constantly. Imposter syndrome and identity issues have put me in some of the worst depressive states I have ever experienced and there were times where I wondered out loud if this is the way my life would be forever. “

He adds, “In some of my darker moments as well, I turned to the wrong things to try and make myself feel better. Being a people pleaser and putting others before myself, self medication and not holding myself accountable was on full display. Posting only the “happy” moments on social media for validation, looking at other people and wishing I could feel the way that they did - not realizing in real time that a lot of them are also doing the same thing. It creates this weird feedback loop where everyone is pretending for everyone else and no one is truly happy at all… I’m still searching within every moment in my life to find out what happiness looks like for me. I’m not saying I haven’t smiled or laughed, but that one question still haunts me to this day.”

Sacramento based metal duo DONT YOU DARE has just dropped their debut EP ‘S.O.S’ via The Artery Foundation. To celebrate the release of the EP, the band shares new single “BURNING OUT”.

Guitarist Matt English shares, “’BURNING OUT’ is about the emotional burnout turned anger and resentment of trying to save a toxic relationship that keeps taking pieces of you until there’s nothing left to give…The line ,’Everything I love has left me now, everything I love is burning down,’ is the realization that fantasy and reality can no longer co-exist, when you realize how much of your worth and identity has been attached to that person that you’re falling away from. The helplessness of being stuck in a cycle where you feel like you’re always the one who has to change, always the one taking blame, and no matter what you do, nothing can save it.”

Frontman Noah Duarte states, “S.O.S is a call for help, every song is a different situation I went through emotionally or literally. Late nights, days that didn’t seem to end, staring at the ceiling with questions running through my head and no answers in sight. S.O.S as a whole was three years of hard work, long headache-induced sessions, screaming until my voice gave out, generated into five songs that show the world who DONT YOU DARE is and what we will continue to be!”

Catch DYD performing tonight alongside at Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, California.

5/29 — Anaheim, CA — Parish Room at House of Blues (Supporting Arankai)
6/5 — Los Angeles, CA — Moroccan Lounge (With Carry the Day + Silent Vice)

5/21 President announced ‘Blood of Your Empire’ their debut full length album which drops September 4th via Atlantic Records. The band also released the latest single off the upcoming album “Doom Loop”

“The song is really about the strange tragedy of time - how we spend our lives chasing it, wasting it, and fearing it - only to realise its value once a moment is gone,”

“It’s a reminder for people to be present while they are actually living their lives, not just remembering them afterwards.”
“Blood Of Your Empire was born out of my own struggle with existential crisis and trying to make sense of belief, mortality, and humanity’s relationship with faith,” President says. “Religion has inspired incredible
compassion, purpose, and beauty in the world - but it has also been responsible for unimaginable suffering and bloodshed throughout history.

This album lives in the tension between those two truths. Writing it became a way for me to confront the fear, confusion, and questions I’ve carried for years, and turn them into something I’m truly proud” - President

THE BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE TRACK LISTING:
“Angel Wings”
“DOOM LOOP”
“dark heaven”
“Pink Noise”
“Mercy”
“Sleepwalker”
“Dionysus”
“This Will Divide Us”
“Hate Figure” (Feat. Ando San)
“White Devil”

The band also announced EU/UK 2026 dates along with an update that The North American tour is essentially SOLD OUT. Check out the dates below ⬇️

UK/EU FESTIVAL DATES 2026:
23rd May 2026 - Hatfield
24th May 2026 - Leeds
6th June 2026 - DE
7th June 2026 - DE
11th June 2026 - CH
12th June 2026 - AT
13th June 2026 - CZ
16th June 2026 - DE
18th June 2026 - BE
19th June 2026 - DE
20th June 2026 - DE
21st June 2026 - FR
24th June 2026 - NO
25th June 2026 - DK
27th June 2026 - Fl
1st July 2026 - ES
4th July 2026 - FR
10th July 2026 - IT
1st August 2026 - DE
21st August 2026 - NL

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Los Angeles based alternative rock band Sleeping With Sirens has just released their brand new single “Paralyzed” off their upcoming album ‘An Ending In Itself’. The album is set for release on June 12th via Rise Records.

Frontman Kellin Quinn shares,
“‘Paralyzed’ is one of the heaviest songs on the new record…We had a blast making it and really leaned into the bands that shaped and inspired us growing up - artists like Thrice, The Used, and Haste The Day. It’s aggressive, emotional, and captures a side of us we’ve always loved exploring.”

An Ending In Itself tracklist:
An Ending In Itself
Forever/Always
God In My Head
Need You Here
Left On Repeat
House Of Matches
Waiting For You
Paralyzed
Process
PTSD
Looking Back At Me
Storm Clouds

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The self proclaimed “Cuties of the Music Industry” are embracing their lovergirl era and returned with a new single “Velcro” via Virgin Music Group

Vocalist Bonnie Fraser on the single: “I’ve spent 10 years avoiding love songs and writing only about what ended in heartbreak. On ‘Velcro’, that curse is finally broken. It’s the most honest thing I’ve written in a long time – after a really intense period of writer’s block, so recording it live, raw and unfiltered felt like the only way to do it. The curse is officially broken, the gates are open, our lovergirl era is on, and ‘Velcro’ says you’re welcome.”

Catch Stand Atlantic this Summer at Slam Dunk Germany May 29th, Slam Dunk Italy June 1st and Good Things Fest Australia 12/5 Melbourne 12/6 Sydney and 12/7 Brisbane

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The Smashing Pumpkins have announced The “Rats In A Cage” Tour to celebrate 30 years of ‘Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’ The band will play two unique sets each night showcasing their 40 year history.

Jul 31 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza Chicago 2026
Sep 30 Columbus, OH The Schottenstein Center
Oct 2 Boston, MA TD Garden
Oct 3 Baltimore, MD CFG Bank Arena
Oct 4 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center
Oct 6 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena
Oct 7 Hamilton, ON TD Coliseum
Oct 9 Montréal, QC Centre Bell
Oct 11 Madison, WI Kohl Center
Oct 13 Saint Paul, MN Grand Casino Arena
Oct 14 Chicago, IL United Center
Oct 16 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center
Oct 17 Jacksonville, FL VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Oct 18 Tampa, FL Benchmark International Arena
Oct 20 Indianapolis, IN Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Oct 22 Nashville, TN The Truth
Oct 24 Oklahoma City, OK Paycom Center
Oct 25 Austin, TX Moody Center
Oct 27 Denver, CO Ball Arena
Oct 29 Salt Lake City, UT Delta Center
Oct 30 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena
Nov 1 Portland, OR Moda Center
Nov 3 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome
Nov 5 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
Nov 6 Seattle, WA Climate Pledge Arena
Nov 8 San Jose, CA SAP Center At San Jose
Nov 11 Phoenix, AZ Mortgage Matchup Center
Nov 12 Inglewood, CA Kia Forum
Nov 14 Huntington Beach, CA Darker Waves

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Photo: Provided by The Smashing Pumpkins Social Media

Twist It becomes “Honest” with new single. Friday, May 15th, Philadelphia based rock band Twist It has shared their latest single “Honest”.

This track marks as the bands latest release since “Relentless”. Yesterday, the track made its worldwide premiere on Sirius XM Octane. Go stream “Honest” on all music platforms. The band is currently on tour with RED.

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Alt-Metal / Rock rising star Bailey Spinn shares latest single “Voodoo” the visceral track features haunting melodies and brutal breakdowns. Which has been becoming the norm for Bailey Spinn as they embrace the heavier side of the genre with the last few releases like “Homicide” and “Critical” The track was produced and composed in collaboration with Jon Lundin who is the frontman for Point North and has collaborated with bands like Set It Off, From Ashes To New, Falling In Reverse and Rivals. Streak “Voodoo” on all platforms.

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The Artery Foundation recently welcomed 13 year old Singer Kage Archer to their roster. The Wichita KS singer rose in popularly on social media platforms covering songs. Most notably their cover of Motionless In White’s “Slaughterhouse” which went viral. Archer also released their latest single “Carry The Weight” featuring Taylor Barber of Left To Suffer

“’Carry the Weight’ isn’t just another heavy song; it’s a look at envy,” Archer says, showcasing an astuteness beyond his years. “People see the highlight reel, the good side of my life, and say, ‘I want that.’ Sometimes wanting to be in my shoes, but they have no idea the work that goes on when the camera isn’t rolling. Or the work that had to happen as a 10-year-old to right now to get to this point.”

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Photo: Provided by The Artery Foundation