This week’s wrap-up of all the new metalcore, post-hardcore, alternative, and indie releases, as well as picks from our staff.
STAFF PICKS
Bad Omens – Like A Villain (Single)
Label – Sumerian Records
(Spotify/Apple Music)
Dallis recommends: Bad Omens keep on delivering show-stopping tracks in the heavy hitting, ethereal “Like A Villain”. With 4 singles out, the album is shaping out to be one deserving of recognition.
Moodring – Disintegrate (Single)
Label – UNFD
(Spotify/Apple Music)
Joe E recommends: Moodring return with their dreamy and soothing sound on their first release of 2022, which will hopefully see them drop their debut full-length.
Sonnet Of The Damned – Stand For Something, Die For Nothing (EP)
Label – Independent
(Spotify/Apple Music)
Joe H recommends: The debut EP by the dauntless, devilishly-heavy UK newcomers is finally here after months of hype. Experience uncompromisingly aggressive groove on this earth-shattering debut.
Loveless – happier than ever (Single)
Label – Independent
(Spotify/Apple Music)
Max recommends: Up-and-coming pop rock/post-hardcore group Loveless have at last put out a full version of their intensely popular “Happier Than Ever” cover. The alternative rendition initially gained traction after a short version was posted onto Loveless‘ TikTok late last year, being met with acclaim and being viewed by millions. With stellar vocals, energetic instrumentals and tight production chops, Loveless do Billie Eilish proud with a fantastic cover that is sure to see them continue to reach the ears of millions.
METAL/CORE RELEASES
Comeback Kid – Heavy Steps [FULL REVIEW]
Label – New Damage Records
VRSTY – Welcome Home [FULL REVIEW]
Label – Spinefarm Records UK
Battle Beast – Circus of Doom
Label – Nuclear Blast
SETYØURSAILS – Nightfall
Label – Napalm Records
Age of Apocalypse – Grim Wisdom
Label – Closed Casket Activities
Kandia – Quarternary
Label – Frontiers Records
Great American Ghost – Torture World [EP]
Label – Entertainment One U.S.
Still_bloom – Become As Gods [EP]
Label – Independent
High Wind – Windwvker (EP)
Label – ELL LLC
Loathe & Teenage Wrist – Is It Really You? (Single)
Label – Sharptone
ERRA – Nigh to Silence (Single)
Label – UNFD
Wolves at the Gate – Lights & Fire (Single)
Label – Solid State Records
Ghost – Call Me Little Sunshine (Single)
Label – Loma Vista Recordings
Caliban – Ascent of the Blessed (Single)
Label – Century Media Records
Banks Arcade – Smile (Single)
Label – UNFD
Drag Me Out – Bullets in My Teeth (Single)
Label – Lodereih Music
Aviana – Obsession (Single)
Label – Arising Empire
The Halo Effect – Feel What I Believe (Single)
Label – Nuclear Blast
Ocean Grove – SILVER LINING (Single)
Label – UNFD
Graphic Nature – new skin (Single)
Label – Rude Records
DREGG – DREGGmusic. (Single)
Label – Epitaph Records
The Hate Project – Suicide Letter (Single)
Label – Independent
Bloodywood – Aaj (Single)
Label – Independent
Undeath – Rise from the Grave (Single)
Label – Prosthetic Records
And Hell Followed With – Emotionless Mass (Single)
Label – Hollowed Records
Darkher – Lowly Weep (Single)
Label – Prophecy Productions
Deserted Fear – Reborn Paradise (Single)
Label – Century Media Records
POST-HARDCORE/ROCK RELEASES
Modern Error – Victim Of A Modern Age [FULL REVIEW]
Label – Rude Records
Billy Talent – Crisis of Faith [FULL REVIEW]
Label – Warner Music Canada
Anxious – Little Green House
Label – Run For Cover Records
Asking Alexandria – Never Gonna Learn [EP]
Label – Better Noise Music
Belmont – Parasitic (Single)
Label – Pure Noise Records
Set It Off – Projector (Single)
Label – Fearless Records
Boston Manor – Algorithm (Acoustic) (Single)
Label – Sharptone
Ho99o9 – BATTERY NOT INCLUDED (Single)
Label – Elektra Records
Miss Fortune – Backlash (Single)
Label – Independent
PUP – Robot Writes A Love Song (Single)
Label – Independent
RedHook – Low Budget Horror (Single)
Label – Independent
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE RELEASES
Aurora – The Gods We Can Touch
Label – Glassnote Entertainment Group
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Butterfly 3001
Label – UMG Recordings Inc
40 Watt Sun – Perfect Light
Label – Independent
The Sherlocks – World I Understand
Label – TeddyBoy Records
Owel – The Salt Water Well
Label – Independent
Charlie Puth – Light Switch (Single)
Label – Atlantic Records Group
Holly Humberstone – London Is Lonely (Single)
Label – Universal Music Operations
Voyager – To Roads Untraveled (Single)
Label – Independent
Bambara – Birds (Single)
Label – Wharf Cat Records
K-POP RELEASES
Choi Yena – Smiley
Label – YUEHUA ENTERTAINMENT KOREA
fromis_9 – Midnight Guest
Label – PLEDIS Entertainment
MAMAMOO Moon Byul – 6equence
Label – RBW Inc.
MAMAMOO Whee In – WHEE
Label – THE L1VE LABEL
YUJU – [REC.]
Label – KONNECT ENTERTAINMENT
TAEYEON – Can’t Control Myself (Single)
Label – SM Entertainment