punk metal

RXPTRS sign with Blacklight Media / Metal Blade Records and release new single “Gutterflies”

Bristol, UK-based band RXPTRS, who blend rock, metal, punk, and hardcore with a seamlessness that is enviable, creating something that is unique that seethes with boundless energy - have signed with Blacklight Media / Metal Blade Records.

The band, tipped by Alternative Press as one of 20 UK bands you need to know, has shared the video for the new single “Gutterflies”. Watch the clip, directed by Nathan Roach, below.

Mr. Bungle to release new live album “The Night They Came Home” on June 11th 2021

Mr. Bungle whose Halloween 2020 streaming special, “The Night They Came Home” captured the Northern California-born band performing songs from their freshly released album, “The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo”, interspersed with behind-the-scenes footage, surprise cameos and a few surprise covers, release the nearly two-hour film on June 11th, 2021, via Ipecac Recordings.

Sumo Cyco to release new studio album “Initiation” on May 7th 2021

Canadian alt-metal crossover stars Sumo Cyco are about to transcend into an explosive new era with their upcoming full-length, “Initiation”, scheduled for release on May 7th, 2021, via Napalm Records!

Interlaced with infectious heavy metal grooves, pop-perfected hooks, electronic undertones and a dose of punk flavor, “Initiation” breaks all the rules while delivering a cohesive yet purely unbridled sonic adventure.
 

Blue Ox to release new studio album “Holy Vore” on April 2nd 2021

Minnesota-based Blue Ox - formed by former members of Dead To Fall, Devilinside, Ambassador Gun, Coma Eternal, and more - has completed their crushing third album, “Holy Vore”, and is now preparing to unleash the record on April 2nd, 2021. The cover art, track listing, a brief teaser, and more have been issued this week.
 

Go Ahead And Die sign with Nuclear Blast Records

Nuclear Blast are proud to announce the signing of Arizona’s Go Ahead And Die. The band features vocalist and guitarist Max Cavalera joining forces with his son, singer, guitar and bass player Igor Amadeus Cavalera, as well as Zach Coleman on drums to produce a sound that mixes elements of death and thrash metal, with early Celtic Frost influences and a punk attitude.

The Erkonauts to release new studio album “I Want It to End” on October 1st 2020

Hailing from Geneva, Switzerland, chaotic prog-punk-metal powerhouse The Erkonauts have released further details of their forthcoming third studio album, “I Want It to End”.

Recorded and mixed by Drop at Downtone studio and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, “I Want It to End” will release on October 1st, 2020.

Of the album, The Erkonauts’ vocalist and bassist Ales Campanelli comments: