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Thursday 15 October
Catalyst Crime release “Polaris” featuring Chris Harms
Catalyst Crime’s “Polaris” features Chris Harms of Lord of the Lost. Acquired Immunity is due December 4 through Massacre Records.
Rolling Stones expand Foreign Tongues with five-track Loose Lips release
The Rolling Stones add five recordings to Foreign Tongues on November 27, including a Mick Jagger–Keith Richards duet with Charlie Watts on drums.
Danish heavy-rock band EMPATH release “Only The Dead”
Denmark’s EMPATH release “Only The Dead” through Indisciplinarian ahead of their self-titled debut, due November 13.
Winona Fighter announce Brutal & Extremely Underrated for January
Winona Fighter set Brutal & Extremely Underrated for January 22, 2027, with 12 tracks including LEECH and BOMBS AWAY and a DIY recording approach.
Catalinbread Cold One adds glitch fuzz to a Punkifier-inspired blend
Catalinbread’s Cold One combines distortion, fuzz and glitch fuzz, with separate blend controls and a listed US price of $199.99.
Seventh Wonder set VII for January with new singer Mattias Olofsson
Seventh Wonder announce VII for January 29, 2027. The nine-track album features Mattias Olofsson, with Memories introducing the next chapter.
Destroy Boys share “Hysteria” and detail FOIE GRAS
Destroy Boys preview FOIE GRAS with “Hysteria.” The 15-track album arrives March 5, 2027 through Epitaph.
Temperance approach Arcani release with The Fool and a tarot-led track list
Temperance release Arcani on October 16, 2026. The Fool opens its 13-track tarot concept, with Marco Pastorino on guitar and three featured vocalists.
Wraith release “Over The Top” ahead of Descent Into Darkness
Wraith share “Over The Top” from Descent Into Darkness, due November 13 through Prosthetic Records.