Following the release of “Primal”, Soen has revealed their latest offering from their upcoming album, Reliance. With six studio albums out in the world defining their signature sound, their seventh is set to be released this January.

Mercenary

Today, Nov 4, Swedish prog metal powerhouses Soen have unleashed “Mercenary”. 

The vocals and instrumental deliver a powerful performance, cycling between loud and calm. With a strong melody, perfectly timed pauses, and meaningful lyrics, “Mercenary” gives a great insight into the world of the band’s upcoming album. 

“‘Mercenary’ is about the violence we inherit, which then sees hatred seeping into lives–and life–which in turn shapes generations,” comments vocalist and frontman Joel Ekelöf.  “It also addresses betrayal, about how that can see us ‘crowning vultures into kings,” furthers founding member and drummer Martin Lopez. “At its heart, ‘Mercenary’ speaks to the cost of belief,” Ekelöf adds before Lopez affirms that “musically, it carries the essence of Soen – heavy yet melodic and built on power and precision.”

The song comes with a lyric video that showcases a dystopian world in black, white, and purple. The video was created by Freakshot Film and can be viewed here.

Primal

“Mercenary”, the second song off the band’s upcoming album, follows “Primal”. The single explores the existential fight between the human spirit and the current world, coming paired with a black, white, and red lyric video. 

Lopez comments, “Primal’ is a song that came from a place of frustration with the world we’re living in. The corruption, the division and the suffocating grip that technology has on all of us. It’s heavy and straight to the point, built on riffs and raw energy, but it also opens up into a chorus that feels hopeful, like a reminder that light can still break through the dark.”

“For us, it’s about more than just aggression,” continues Ekelöf. “It’s about encouraging people to find that fire again, to reconnect with passion, and to take those steps out of the darkness together.”

Reliance

The band’s upcoming album, Reliance, is set to be released January 16, 2026, via Silver Lining Music. Reliance will mark the band’s seventh studio album, which follows the theme of honesty throughout. Featuring Soen’s iconic sound, the album allows raw power to coexist with emotional themes. They confront darkness through truthful lyrics and dynamic instrumentals, which match the emotional intensity.

Reliance was produced, recorded, and mixed by Alexander Backlund at Fascination Street Studios; mastered by Tony Lindgren. 

It will be available in many formats, including a CD, 12” vinyl album in black and color variants, digital, and special D2C products and bundles. Reliance is available for pre-order here!

Live

The band is preparing for several live appearances. Following their recent tours, fans can expect shows even greater in intensity. Information and tickets can be found here! Live performances are as follows.

29 January / 2 February – 70000 Tons Of Metal

6 June – Plzen / Metalfest Open Air (Germany) 

4 July – Joensuu / Ilovaari Festival (Finland)

7 August – Kortrijk / Alcatraz Festival (Belgium) 

14 August – Carhaix / Motocultor Festival (France) 

15 August – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze Open Air (Germany) 

28-30 August – Campulung Muscel / Posada Rock Festival (Romania)

“‘Tränenpalast’ is our tribute to the great tradition of Italian cinema,” says Kreator’s Mille Petrozza. The band has revealed their newest single from their upcoming studio album and is preparing for their EU/UK tour.

Tränenpalast

Kreator has unleashed their newest single, “Tränenpalast”, featuring Britta Görtz of Hiraes. The song pays homage to Dario Argento’s 1977 cult film Suspiria through lyrics and video. The lyrics allude to “the three mothers”, an ancient witch cover from the Suspiria universe. 

The cinematic music video features the band performing in a haunted ballet school, where images of said witches in various stages of transformation appear. The video was created by masters of the macabre, Grupa 13, and can be found here.

Kreator’s Mille Petrozza comments,”‘Tränenpalast’ è il nostro tributo alla grande tradizione del cinema italiano. Ci siamo ispirati al classico Suspiria di Dario Argento e al suo epico remake firmato da Luca Guadagnino. Musicalmente, ci inchiniamo ai grandi Goblin, in diretto dialogo con il maestro Claudio Simonetti. Speriamo che la canzone vi piaccia tanto quanto piace a noi.  Solo amore per i grandi! Salve alle orde!”

Translated: “‘Tränenpalast’ is our tribute to the great tradition of Italian cinema. We drew inspiration from Dario Argento’s classic Suspiria and Luca Guadagnino’s epic masterpiece remake. Musically, we bow to the great Goblin, in direct conversation with maestro Claudio Simonetti. We hope you enjoy the song as much as we do. Only love to the greats! Hail to the Hordes!”

Krushers of the World

“Tränenpalast” works to build anticipation for the band’s upcoming 16th full-length album, Krushers of the World. The official tracklisting is as follows:

“Seven Serpents“

“Satanic Anarchy”

“Krushers Of The World”

“Tränenpalast“

“Barbarian”

“Blood Of Our Blood”

“Combatants”

“Psychotic Imperator”

“Deathscream”

“Loyal To The Grave”

The album is available for pre-save/pre-order here. It will be available in many physical formats, including a limited-edition deluxe box set, plenty of color options for vinyl, limited-edition CDs, and a jewelcase CD.

Tour

Kreator will be beginning their EU/UK headline tour on March 20 in Lisbon. They will be playing with special guests Carcass, Exodus, and Nails throughout Milan, Berlin, Paris, London, and more before concluding on April 25 in Copenhagen. For the German shows, Nuclear Blast is offering limited-edition album + ticket bundles available here.

In May, they will be traveling to Baltimore to play Maryland Deathfest 2026.

Trivium has received critical acclaim, major publication praise, and a Grammy nomination. Known for their iconic sound and energetic live shows, they have now released new self-produced music. The band also begins their North American tour for the new EP tonight (October 31). 

Struck Dead

Trivium has unveiled their three-song EP Struck Dead. The new EP is available via their longtime label, Roadrunner Records, and can be found here.

The release comes with a music video for the EP’s title track, directed by Black Card Films. The video matches the song’s intensity, featuring the band performing in various lighting. The use of color in the lighting makes for an immersive visual experience, matching the energy of their live show.

The EP was produced by the band themselves and recorded with Mark Lewis at the band’s Hangar Studios in Orlando, Florida. Josh Wilbur took on the role of mixing the collection of songs. 

Trivium bassist, Paolo Gregoletto, spoke on the creation of the EP, stating, “In August 2023, we set out to design and build our own studio at The Hangar — a place to create freely, on our own terms.”

Through this process, the band decided to see what was next: “Born from months of revisiting and performing Ascendancy in full, this EP channels that familiar power and spirit while pushing into new territory,” he continues. “We feel that Struck Dead stands as the first step into a bold new era for us and we happy to finally share it with all of you.”

On The Road

The Grammy-nominated band will begin their Struck Dead Tour today (October 31) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They will be stopping in New Orleans, Salt Lake City, Kansas City, Milwaukee, and more before concluding in their hometown of Orlando on December 14.Jinger will appear as a special guest, while Heriot will serve as support on the North American tour.

Dates are available below and tickets are available here

Tour Dates

10/31 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues

11/1 — VA Beach, VA — The Dome

11/2 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater

11/4 — London, ON — Centennial Hall

11/6 — Québec, QC — Videotron Centre

11/7 — Wallingford, CT — Toyota Oakdale Theatre

11/8 — Portland, ME — Cross Insurance Arena

11/10 — Warren, OH — Packard Music Hall

11/11 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo River Works

11/12 — Lancaster, PA — Freedom Hall

11/14 — Gary, IN — Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana

11/15 — Milwaukee, WI — The Eagles Ballroom

11/16 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J Brady Music Center

11/18 — Indianapolis, IN — The Egyptian Room at Old National Centre

11/19 — Waukee, IA — Vibrant Music Hall

11/20 — Minneapolis, MN — Uptown Theater

11/22 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre

11/24 — Edmonton, AB — Midway Music Hall

11/25 — Calgary, AB — Grey Eagle Events Centre

11/26 — Missoula, MT — The Wilma

11/28 — Spokane, WA — The Podium

11/29 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House

12/1 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center

12/3 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium

12/5 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel

12/6 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion

12/7 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ’s Live 

12/9 — Springfield, MO  — Shrine Mosque

12/10 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater 

12/12 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore New Orleans

12/13 — Dothan, AL — The Plant 

12/14 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live

Ken Carson just dropped a Halloween treat. The Atlanta-born platinum artist released his new track “YES” today, a high-energy anthem produced by Clif Shyne that arrives in the middle of his Antagonist 2.0 tour with Playboi Carti. After teasing snippets across socials for weeks, the official version finally landed, following his explosive ComplexCon performance and his recent Hypebeast Magazine cover.

2025 has been a breakout year for Carson, who’s turned chaos into an art form. His latest album More Chaos debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning him his biggest release to date and solidifying his reign as one of rap’s loudest disruptors. The project followed A Great Chaos, which helped define the modern “rage rap” movement and pushed Carson’s sound into punk and electronic territory.

Since More Chaos dropped, the Opium signee has racked up four new RIAA Platinum certifications for “Fighting My,” “Overseas,” “SS,” and A Great Chaos. The album’s production lineup features regular collaborators Starboy, Lil 88, F1LTHY, Outtatown, Lucian, and Legion. On release night, Carson surprised fans with the bonus track “Off The Meter,” marking the first official collaboration between Ken, Playboi Carti, and Destroy Lonely.

The success of More Chaos carried Carson into a new league. The project topped Apple Music’s All-Genre chart, Spotify’s Global and U.S. charts, and HITS Top 50, pulling in more than 21 million streams on its first day. Critics across The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Complex named it one of the year’s best releases, while Variety added Carson to its Young Hollywood Impact Report.

Carson’s live shows have grown just as massive. His Chaos World Tour in 2024 sold over 230,000 tickets across North America and Europe, including two sold-out nights at Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles and three back-to-back sellouts at Terminal 5 in New York City. Known for his high-voltage performances, he’s built a reputation for turning every set into a riot of energy, distortion, and viral moments.

Off stage, Carson has become a cultural figure in his own right. He’s earned shoutouts from icons like Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, LeBron James, and Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers. He’s collaborated with brands like Ed Hardy, Y/Project, and Marc Jacobs’ Heaven line, while also debuting exclusive merch collabs with Jesse Jo Stark’s Deadly Doll and Affliction at ComplexCon. The latter of which will be available at 9pm PT here.

With “YES,” Carson continues his unrelenting streak, proving there’s no ceiling to the world of chaos he’s built. His next chapter is already unfolding on the Antagonist 2.0 arena tour, where he’s turning every stop into a statement on how far he’s come, and how far he’s still willing to go.

Stream “YES” now and catch Ken Carson on tour through December.

Sophie Powers is done holding back. The 21-year-old pop disruptor has dropped her haunting new single “spiderwebs,” a track that dives deep into the emotional wreckage of abuse and control. Following her recent release “muddy,” the song stretches her dark-pop aesthetic into grittier territory, pairing hypnotic beats with vulnerable storytelling that cuts straight to the core.

Since first emerging as a fearless voice in pop, Sophie Powers has built her world on raw honesty and creative rebellion. With over 80 million global streams and collaborations with artists like Grimes, Dillon Francis, and Baby Tate, she’s become a name impossible to ignore. Her crossover into fashion and K-pop has only expanded her influence, from partnerships with Harajuku streetwear icons ACDC RAG and Gloomy Bear to co-writing credits for global acts like IVE, ILLIT, and NMIXX.

Earlier this year, Sophie brought out ILLIT during her mainstage set at Seoul’s One Universe Festival for a performance of “jellyous,” earning her a new wave of international fans. Her freestyle street performance has also exploded on TikTok, pulling in over 50 million views and showcasing her quick, magnetic energy in real time.

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Now, Sophie is back in the studio, crafting her third EP. If “spiderwebs” is any indication, she’s stepping into her most unfiltered and emotionally charged era yet.

Stream “spiderwebs” and watch the music video below.

The woman-powered hard rock band Conquer Divide has released a brand-new, emotionally charged single via Mascot Records.

The Ocean Between Us

Conquer Divide has revealed “The Ocean Between Us”. The song is carried by melodic and powerful vocals flowing over an intense rock instrumental. It explores their heavy, yet melancholy sound and emotionally vulnerable lyrics. The ending brings the loud, powerful song to a close with a calm solo vocal, accompanied by light ambience as Kiarely Taylor sings, “I had a dream we could survive the ocean’s divide.” The single follows “Bad Dreams”, featuring metalcore band Of Virtue, released earlier this year. 

“‘The Ocean Between Us’ is about being set on one life path, going through the motions until something or someone stops you in your tracks,” the band says. “It’s about seeing an alternate version of your life and wondering what if. What if you took the leap and started over somewhere far away, with someone new?”

The single comes with a lyric video, which can be found here!

“Ocean Between Us” is available for streaming and purchase here!

Slow Burn

Conquer Divide is currently working on their upcoming album, set to release in 2026.

Their most recent album, Slow Burn, has received over 52 million streams worldwide and proved to be a success. The album’s single, “Paralyzed”, earned a placement on Metal Hammer’s 2023 Tracks of the Year. Leading up to the release of the iconic album, the band returned to the studio in 2020 with Tyler Smyth and Joey Sturgis. The two proved to be perfect in bringing Slow Burn to life; Smyth, known for his work with Falling In Reverse and I Prevail, and four-time RIAA Certified Sturgis, known for his work with Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, and Of Mice & Men.

Slow Burn is available for streaming and purchase here!

The band has also received praise from Rock Sound, Distorted Sound, Alternative Press, Revolver, GuitarWorld, SXM Octane, Loudwire, and more.

Conquer Divide

Having formed a decade ago, Conquer Divide has evolved their sound tremendously from melodic metalcore to hard rock.

Since forming, they have toured with acts such as 10 Years, The Warning, New Years Day, Ankor, Electric Callboy, and plenty more. They have also released collaborations with Electric Callboy, 10 Years, and Of Virtue.

The band, composed of vocalist Kiarely Taylor, drummer Sam Landa, and guitarists Kristen Sturgis and Izzy Johnson, has created plenty of hard-hitting and emotionally raw tracks. “The Ocean Between Us” continues the trend.

From an album release planned and appearances at ShipRocked 2026 and Sonic Temple 2026, next year is set to be their biggest yet.

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In preparation for Megadeth’s final album release, they have revealed the official track listing. The album will include “Ride The Lightning” in order to “close the circle,” according to Dave Mustaine.

Official Track List Revealed

The official track listing for the legendary band’s upcoming self-titled album has been released. It is set to include “Tipping Point”, which was released on October 3rd. More information can be found here! The album will also include the iconic “Ride The Lightning” as a bonus track, which Dave Mustaine wrote with Metallica’s James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich. The song has gone on to become a metal staple, known as the title track of Metallica’s 1984 album. 

“As I come full circle on the career of a lifetime, the decision to include ‘Ride The Lightning,’ a song I co-wrote with James, Lars, and Cliff, was to pay my respects to where my career first started,” Mustaine says.

The official track listing is as follows:

Tipping Point 

I Don’t Care

Hey, God?!

Let There Be Shred

Puppet Parade 

Another Bad Day 

Made To Kill 

Obey The Call 

I Am War 

The Last Note 

Ride The Lightning (Bonus Track)

Self-Titled

Megadeth’s self-titled album is ready to release on January 23, 2026. 

Earlier this year, it was revealed that the 2026 album would be the band’s last. Vic Rattlehead, Mustaine’s alter ego, stated, “For over four decades, I’ve been chained in silence, but the end demands my voice. It is confirmed that the next Megadeth studio album will be the last. Forty years of metal, forged in steel, ending in fire. And when the new year rises, the global farewell tour. You’ve heard the warning. Now prepare yourself, Cyber Army. Stay loud, stay tuned, and meet me on the frontlines.”

Mustaine stated, “There’s so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional, most of them don’t get to go out on their own terms on top, and that’s where I’m at in my life right now. I have travelled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans, and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them.” He continues, “We can’t wait for you to hear this album and see us on tour. If there was ever a perfect time for us to put out a new album, it’s now. If there was ever a perfect time to tour the world, it’s now. This is also a perfect time for us to tell you that it’s our last studio album. We’ve made a lot of friends over the years, and I hope to see all of you on our global farewell tour. Don’t be mad, don’t be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years.”

The album is available for pre-order via Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label. You can find it here!

Avatar has released a new album, accompanied by a spooky music video, perfect for Halloween. The band is also hitting the road for the foreseeable future, including a Summer 2026 tour with Metallica.

Don’t Go In The Forest

On the spookiest day of the year, Avatar has unveiled their brand new album, Don’t Go In The Forest. Alongside the album, a music video for the title track was released, directed by Johan Carlén. This video perfectly encapsulates the lyrical themes and haunting energy with an almost vintage style feel.

Speaking on the album, vocalist Johannes Eckerström explains, “The secret ingredient is that we still feel like we’re just getting started. Don’t Go In The Forest is an album filled to the brim with stuff we’ve never done before. It’s all songs and concepts we haven’t been close to touch until now. The mind is wild and we have lost ourselves in the darkest woods, filled with memories, and fantasies. Forbidden thoughts that must be spoken.”

He furthered, “It would have been impossible to make this album at any other time than now. That’s all we ever wanted, and I think you’ll find it’s all you ever wanted too.”

Don’t Go In The Forest is available for streaming and purchase now and can be found here!

Impact of Avatar

Avatar has evolved and continued its acclaimed momentum over the years. Their 2023 album, Dance Devil Dance,included their No. 1 Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay hit “The Dirt I’m Buried In”. They have continued on to headline multiple sold-out tours, and even have a fossil named after them.

The impact of Avatar is no secret, and Don’t Go In The Forest furthers it.

On The Road

The band is keeping themselves busy on the road for the foreseeable future with tour dates lined up. Their North American headline tour begins on November 5 in Phoenix, Arizona, and continues until December 12 in Dallas, Texas. Tonight, October 31, Avatar will be headlining The Pepsi Center in Mexico City, Mexico. 

Less than two months after concluding their North American tour, the band will be traveling to Sweden to begin their European headline tour. From February 5 to March 13, they will play several shows throughout Europe, including dates in London, Milan, Paris, and more.

May 24 marks the beginning of their summer tour in support of Metallica. They will be joining the metal legends in Frankfurt, Budapest, Dublin, and London. Full tour dates are available below. 

2025 U.S. HEADLINE TOUR:

11/5 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
11/6 — San Diego, CA —  The Observatory San Diego
11/7 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
11/8 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
11/10 — Seattle, WA — Moore Theater
11/11 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theatre
11/12 — Boise, ID — Revolution
11/14 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union
11/15 — Denver, CO — Fillmore
11/17 — Minneapolis, MN — Fillmore
11/18 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
11/20 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
11/21 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
11/22 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live!
11/23 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
11/25 — Huntington, NY — Paramount
11/26 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
11/28 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall
11/29 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte
11/30 — Louisville, KY — Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
12/2 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theater
12/4 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
12/5 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
12/6 — Tulsa, OK —  Tulsa Theater
12/7 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues

2025 MEXICO HEADLINE:

10/31 — Mexico City, MX — The Pepsi Center 

2026 EUROPEAN HEADLINE TOUR:

2/5 — Stockholm, SE —  Fållan
2/7 — Helsinki, FI — Kulttuuritalo
2/9 — Oslo, NO — Sentrum Scene
2/10 — Copenhagen, DK — Vega
2/11 — Osnabrück, DE — Die Botschaft
2/12 — Brussels, BE — A.B. [SOLD OUT] ^
2/14 — London, UK — Exhibition ^
2/15 — Manchester, UK —  Academy ^
2/16 — Glasgow, UK — Barrowland ^
2/17 — Nottingham, UK — Rock City ^
2/18 — Bristol, UK — O2 Academy ^
2/20 — Amsterdam, NL —  AFAS Live ^
2/21 — Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU — Rockhal ^
2/22 — Zürich, CH — Komplex ^
2/24 — Barcelona, ES  — Razzmatazz ^
2/25 — Madrid, ES — La Riviera ^
2/27 — Lisbon, PT — LAV ^
2/28 — Bilbao, ES — Santana 27 ^
3/2 — Lyon, FR — Le Cube ^
3/3 — Milan, IT — Alcatraz ^
3/4 — Vienna, AT — Gasometer ^
3/5 — Munich, DE — Tonhalle ^
3/6 — Cologne, DE — E-Werk ^
3/7 — Paris, FR — Le Zenith ^
3/9 — Wiesbaden, DE — Schlachthof
3/10 — Zlin, CZ — Sports Hall Datart
3/11 — Warsaw, PL — Stodola
3/12 — Berlin, DE — Columbiahalle
3/13 — Hamburg, DE — Docks

^ Support: Witch Club Satan

SUPPORTING METALLICA — SUMMER 2026:

5/24 — Frankfurt, DE — Deutsche Bank Park
6/11 — Budapest, HU — Puskas Arena
6/19 — Dublin, IE — Aviva Stadium
7/5 — London, UK — London Stadium

Fresh off the release off their new album Breach, which became the duo’s second record to debut atop the Billboard 200, Twenty One Pilots are stepping into the spotlight once again, this time to honor one of rock’s most iconic duos. The GRAMMY-winning pair announced they’ll be performing The White Stripes’ legendary anthem “Seven Nation Army” at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 8 in Los Angeles.

The tribute performance comes on the heels of the aforementioned massive year for Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, who’ve continued to prove they’re one of modern rock’s most electric live acts. Now, they’re taking that energy to the Hall of Fame stage to salute Jack and Meg White, the band that helped define a generation of stripped-down, garage rock rebellion.

Fans can catch the set when the ceremony streams live on Disney+ at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on November 8, with the full show available to stream afterward.

Get ready, this “Seven Nation Army” is about to march straight into Twenty One Pilots territory.