New Music Friday is back with a packed October 16th release slate, spanning every sub-genre of Heavy Metal, Punk, and Hard Rock! Browse the full list and support the artists through the links below!
Unreleased Type O Negative Track “Prometheus” Confirmed, Found on Archival Cassette from “October Rust” Sessions
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An unreleased Type O Negative track from the October Rust (Roadrunner Records) writing sessions is titled “Prometheus.” Guitarist Kenny Hickey and drummer Johnny Kelly confirmed the title on the Loaded Radio Podcast, saying they recovered the song from an old reference cassette found in the band’s archives. Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Chris Morrison (Mother of Graves) Talks “The Light That Keeps Us” and Metal Music Songcraft
Chris Elliott (Cell Arts Media / Black-Angeles) chatted with Chris Morrison of the acclaimed Indianapolis Death Doom band Mother of Graves! Their new album The Light That Keeps Us, set for release on October 16th, 2026, via Profound Lore Records! Morrison detailed the process of the band’s songwriting style, what about making their brand of music lends itself to an emotional catharsis, how they approached following up their stellar last album The Periapt Of Absence, how underrated nineties Gothic Doom metal can be, what the heavy music scene in Indianapolis is like, writing epic songs that keep listeners engaged, and much more! Continue reading
Original Sick of It All Bassist Richie Cipriano Battling Pancreatic Cancer, Fund Launched
Richie Cipriano, the original bassist of New York hardcore institution Sick of It All, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund has set up the Richard Cipriano Fund to help cover costs during his treatment and recovery. Donate below. Continue reading
Perpetua’s New EP “Saviour To None” is Coming Soon
Scottish metallers, Perpetua, are gearing up to unleash their newest EP, Saviour To None. The four track collection is due to land, via Bleeding Art Collective, on November 6. Keep reading below for more.
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