Erik Grawsiö of MÅNEGARM Picks His Favorite Song from Each of Their Albums
                    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.                
            FEUERSCHWANZ Essentials as Chosen by Ben Metzner
                    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.                
            BAYSIDE: Success Is Like Good Armor
                    Nine records deep, Bayside is more full speed ahead than ever before. Singer Anthony Raneri is energetic when asked about the band’s longevity and charmingly candid when presented with thoughts on the band’s calculated but numerous zigs and zags.                
            Exclusive Premiere: Post-Hardcore Band ACTOR OBSERVER’s New Single and Video “Pyrrhic Victory”
                    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).                
            SINSAENUM: Frédéric Leclercq Discusses the Overpoweringly Excellent In Devastation
                    insaenum has returned with a phenomenal third full-length triumph, which is bound to leave listeners speechless: In Devastation punishes by virtue of its beauty and brutality. Sinsaenum stands as the project of Frédéric Leclercq of Kreator, Loudblast, formerly DragonForce, and a slew of other amazing bands.                
            Influences & Essentials: HEAVEN SHALL BURN’s Heimat
                    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.                
            BAND-MAID Announces New EP “SCOOOOOP” and Shares “Ready to Rock“ Live Music Video
                    Internationally acclaimed Japanese rock band BAND-MAID has announced the release of their highly anticipated new EP, SCOOOOOP, on October 22, 2025.                 
            PARADISE LOST Delivers Goth Metal Masterpiece “Tyrants Serenade”
                    Legends of doom, PARADISE LOST have debuted their riveting 3rd single “Tyrants Serenade,” a 4+ minute goth metal opus of epic proportions and bleak new staple in the band’s celebrated catalog.                 
            Exclusive Premiere: Boundary-Pushing Metal Group LYLVC Releases New Single and Music Video “Barely Human”
                    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.                
            Exclusive Premiere: DAEDRIC Drops a Love Letter to the Gold Age of Nu-Metal with...
                    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.                
            