Multi-platinum, record-breaking rock band Shinedown has returned with their powerful new single ‘Killing Fields,’ out now via Atlantic Records. ‘Killing Fields’ marks Shinedown’s third release of 2025, following the dual drop of their hit singles ‘Three Six Five’ and ‘Dance, Kid, Dance.’

Hands up if you've heard this one: “Oh you've never been to Trees? Man you have to go, it's the best festival ever!”

2000 Trees may have accidently become a pyramid scheme. The uninitiated come away from their first trees experience spouting the mantra to anyone that will listen, vowing to return every year- regardless of the weather, regardless of the line up, simply ready for the best few days of the year with a ton of likeminded people in a field.

London-based duo WARGASM have just dropped their latest single, ‘Small World Syndrome’ - their second independent release since boldly announcing their freedom from “the industry machine.”

Fresh off a triumphant run of major festival appearances across Europe - including standout sets at Download, Hellfest, Rock am Ring, and Rock im Park - LORNA SHORE are set to make their powerful return with a UK and European headlining tour in early 2026.

Russian deathcore giants Slaughter to Prevail return with Grizzly, their most ambitious and polished album to date. Set for release on July 18 via Sumerian Records, the album sees the band push their sound further into the mainstream without losing the heavy edge that made them a global phenomenon.

Japanese kawaii metal powerhouse BABYMETAL have released a brand new single titled ‘Kon! Kon!' featuring Indian metal sensation Bloodywood. It's the fifth release from their upcoming album METAL FORTH, set to arrive on 8 August via Capitol Records.

Close your eyes and picture this: a breezy summer night, a classic amphitheatre in an extravagant villa, on a beautiful hill looking out onto Italy’s biggest lake. AND, your favourite artist is about to perform live right in front of you and a little over a thousand other lucky fans. This dreamy scenario is where we found ourselves in the small town of Gardone Riviera, on Lake Garda, as we eagerly awaited for Finneas O’Connell and his band to make their appearance.

Pop singer-songwriter GRACEY has released a brand new EP titled Ladybug, out now via Glassnote Music. The artist describes the EP’s sound as “a love‑child between the witchy melodies of Caroline Polacheck and Kate‑Bush, mixed with guitars and shimmery 80s synths”. It balances shimmering pop, dreamy synths, metallic drums, and lyrical honesty, swinging between cathartic highsand taut introspection.

British singer-songwriter Mahalia has released a new song titled ‘Instructions’ alongside a music video. The track follows the recent release of ‘Different Type of Love’ featuring Masicka, and continues the artist’s exploration of themes surrounding romance and nightlife.

Southern England metalcore band Fates Messenger is set to unleash their highly anticipated EP Eternal War on 22 August via Greyline Records - a newly formed independent label spearheaded by frontman Tony Maddocks.

French heavy-hitters ten56. have officially announced their upcoming album, IO, set for release on 5 September. Promising a sharper, more intense, and darker evolution of their sound, the record marks a bold new chapter for the band.

Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Sigrid has released a brand new song titled ‘Jellyfish’ via Island/EMI. The first release from Sigrid's new era, ‘Jellyfish’ is her first music following 2023's The Hype EP. Sigrid plays TRNSMT festival this weekend, plus Latitude, Tramlines and Y Not this summer.