Born from four years of creative evolution and personal reinvention, Florida-based trio Nevertel emerge sharper than ever with their new album Start Again, out this Friday 12 September via Epitaph Records. Comprised of Jeremy Michael (vocals), Raul Lopez (producer/rapper), and Alec Davis (guitar), Nevertel delivers a 13-track journey through themes of self-destruction and redemption, all wrapped in a bold fusion of nostalgic nu-metal, rap, and modern alt-rock.

Following the announcement of their upcoming album Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…, due out 3 October via Run For Cover Records, AFI have unveiled a new track titled ‘Holy Visions.’ The song arrives alongside a visually striking video directed by Gilbert Trejo, featuring the band immersed in a wash of pink and blue light.

The French nu-deathcore super group ten56. have returned with their highly anticipated sophomore album, IO, a record that doubles down on the raw aggression and emotional themes that defined their debut, Downer. If their debut was a declaration of intent, IO is the full-blown execution of that vision. Compared to the two-part debut, IO feels like a cohesive experience. The transitions between tracks are seamless, creating a continuous flow of emotional catharsis that delves even deeper into the darkest corners of the human psyche. While the lyrical themes of personal trauma, betrayal, and mental turmoil are familiar territory, IO presents them with a newfound vulnerability.

White Reaper are back and louder than ever. The Kentucky rockers have announced their forthcoming album, Only Slightly Empty, due out 26 September via their new label, Blue Grape Music. Alongside the announcement, the band has unleashed a blistering new single, ‘Blue 42’ - a track that marks one of the heaviest and most intense moments in their catalog to date.

Award-nominated independent rock and metal weekender Takedown Festival has today revealed the headline acts for its highly anticipated 2026 edition. Returning to Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th April 2026, the festival will once again deliver a packed weekend of heavy music on the south coast - bringing together rising stars, cult favourites, and legends of the genre.

Bryan Adams has added three new UK arena dates to his 2025 tour, set for this December. The rock icon will perform at Hull’s Connexin Live on December 8th, Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on December 9th, and Brighton Centre on December 10th.

Tom Grennan lit up the O2 Arena with an unforgettable performance that blended heartfelt warmth with undeniable star power. From the moment the Bedford-born singer-songwriter stepped on stage, the atmosphere was electric, charged with a raw, infectious confidence balanced by his trademark humility. Grennan managed to strike the perfect balance between spectacle and sincerity, transforming one of London’s largest venues into something that felt remarkably intimate, like a room full of friends.

Big Thief have released their new album Double Infinity, recorded live over three immersive winter weeks at the iconic Power Station in New York City. With minimal overdubs and a focus on live interplay, Double Infinity captures the spirit of collaboration in its rawest, most human form. Longtime Big Thief collaborator Dom Monks produced, engineered, and mixed the album, further grounding it in the band’s signature warmth and intimacy.

This week’s New Noise (05/09) roundup is packed with genre-defying releases and bold comebacks. Poppy pushes further into industrial-pop chaos with her latest track featuring metal goddesses Amy Lee and Courtney Laplante, while aespa deliver an electrifying statement of self-worth on Rich Man. Lady Gaga makes waves with a long-awaited surprise drop that has Little Monsters buzzing, and rising act PRESIDENT turns heads with a slick blend of alt-pop swagger and political edge. From high-octane anthems to introspective curveballs, this week’s releases remind us that pop is anything but predictable.

French heavy-hitters ten56. have unleashed their brand new album IO - a sonic wrecking ball of a record, built on raw emotion, personal trauma, and relentless aggression. The highly anticipated follow-up to their pulverising debut Downer sees the band push even further into darker, more calculated territory, evolving their sound into something more refined, more volatile, and undeniably more dangerous. With IO, ten56. cement their status as a rising juggernaut in modern metal.

Renowned pagan folk band FAUN have unveiled their latest album, Hex, out now via Pagan Folk Records. With this release, FAUN return to their musical origins — weaving mystical, archaic folk sounds with enchanting ballads that guide listeners on a captivating journey through the ancient realms of female magic and pagan mythology.

Atmosphere has always been central to DIIV’s appeal - not just in sound, but in presence. At London’s HERE at Outernet, the Brooklyn-based band transformed the space into something immersive and introspective from the moment the house lights dimmed. The ultra-modern, subterranean venue made for a perfect setting for the quartet’s hypnotic blend of shoegaze, post-punk, and dream pop.