Normandie are set to release their ambitious and immersive new album ‘Dopamine’ on February 09 via Easy Life Records. Frontman Philip Strand guides us through its creation, from the initial ideas and theming to writing lyrics and collaborating with old friends. Plus, we have teamed up with the band to bring you this exclusive t-shirt […]
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On the eve of her anticipated new album ‘She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She’, Chelsea Wolfe has shared dates for her upcoming UK and Ireland tour. Image credit: Ebru Yildiz The exceptionally compelling singer-songwriter recently provided Rock Sound insight into the making of her new album, delving into a record that often […]
Belmont have unveiled details of their forthcoming album ‘Liminal’, which is set to arrive April 12 via Pure Noise Records. The new LP will be the Chicago outfit’s third, following 2021’s ‘Aftermath’ and their 2018 self-titled debut. It will feature previous Belmont single ‘SSX Trickmont’. As an indication of what’s to come on the record, […]
Bad Omens now hold all of the top 3 positions on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart in the US. Photo: Bryan Kirks for Rock Sound In the latest countdown for the week of February 10, ‘Just Pretend’ continues its epic run at No.1 having spent 73 total weeks on the chart. Then at No.2, […]
Photo by Jena Yannone For Keith Buckley, the last few years have been life changing. But if you had asked him at the beginning of 2022 when he stepped away from Every Time I Die, resulting in them breaking up after 20 years of chaos, whether he would be playing music again in the form […]
Incubus are set to play their seminal ‘Morning View’ album in full throughout a ten-date arena tour this summer – and have announced a change in their lineup. Image credit: Scott Dudelson The band are currently set to release a re-recording of their 2001 album, ‘Morning View XXIII’, which is set to arrive May 10. […]
Illenium brought his epic ‘Trilogy’ shows to Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles this weekend (January 03/04) and took the opportunity to bring out a few very special guests. The DJ released his self-titled album last year which saw him mix EDM with rock, metal and punk influences alongside a huge list of big name collaborators. […]
The Ghost Inside have announced brand-new album ‘Searching For Solace’, set for release June 07 via Epitaph Records. Image credit: Markus Hauschild The new album arrives four years after the band’s self-titled LP, and nine years on from the band’s horrific bus crash that forever changed their trajectory and briefly led to their hiatus. ‘Searching […]
RedHook have unleashed one of their heaviest singles yet, and their first of 2024, with ‘Scream 2’. The new track was conceptualised as a sequel to the band’s 2020 single ‘Cure 4 Psycho’ and is a snarling new tune that packs a deeper, defiant message. As vocalist Emmy Mack has explained: “‘Scream 2’ is the […]
ERRA have announced a brand-new album, with ‘Cure’ set to land April 05 via UNFD. The new album will mark the progressive metalcore band’s sixth LP, following their 2021 self-titled record. It’s been heralded by the album’s title track which is emotionally raw and technically proficient, with guitarist and vocalist Jesse Cash explaining of its […]










