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Telling Secrets has unveiled new single “Glorybound.” The gripping thrill ride, balances searing post-hardcore with uplifting alternative rock; a story of culture, diversity and finding where—and what—“home” really means.

Swedish blackened viking metal trio MÅNEGARM unleashed their much-awaited new studio album, Edsvuren, through Napalm Records on Friday, August 29th. Melding raw aggression, ancient beauty and hypnotic black metal influences, Norse mythology, rites and folkloric wisdom in a relentless frenzy of orchestral finesse.

With Knightclub, FEUERSCHWANZ release their first studio album with an English title – and for the first time, several tracks feature English lyrics. Knightclub is characterized by catchy hits, absolute party mood, great anthems and hard metal riffs. Once again, the band manages to incorporate their unmistakable humor into songs bursting with energy.

New England based post-hardcore band Actor Observer releases their second single of the year, “Pyrrhic Victory” with a dizzying performance video of haunting self-reflection. Following the release, they will be on tour this September in Northeast Canada and parts of the U.S. supporting Kaonashi from Philadelphia (Equal Vision) and Salem Trials from Ottawa (Unbeaten Records).

Heimat was produced at the band's own studio, The Dude Ranch, which is run by guitarist Alexander Dietz. Like in the past, Danish producer Tue Madsen took care of the mixing and mastering. Guitarist Maik Weichert tells us the band's influences and essentials.

The accompanying visual is a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie. Backdropped against an end-times wasteland, dual vocalists Alyse Zavala and Oscar Romero prepare to face off in a vicious steel-plated battle.

LISTEN TO THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF “SAND TIGER“ FROM DAEDRIC ONLY ON OUTBURN.COM Daedric continues the journey toward their upcoming album As The Light Left with the release of their fierce new single, “Sand Tiger,” out now on all platforms via FiXT.

The Summer of Loud tour stopped in Irvine for a stripped-down version of the metalcore festival. The pyro and props seen on the other stops weren’t allowed in Irvine, and The Devil Wears Prada had to pull due to illness. The monster lineup of the other seven bands made up for the losses with performances filled with pure power.

Year of the Dragon has unveiled their red-hot new EP, Dragon Burn. Led by Dirty Walt and Flyin’ Jay, formerly of legendary ska band Fishbone, Year of the Dragon brings a blistering sonic assault on the new collection.

Pierce the Veil’s I Can’t Hear You tour stopped at the Kia Forum for three sold-out shows on June 26 and 27 and then back on July 1 after a stop in Las Vegas.