Madrid-based synthpop band Challenger continues to establish itself as one of the leading names in Spain’s electronic and synthwave scene, and 2026 is shaping up to be a year of major releases and collaborations.
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Promoting Women and Feminism In Metal and Rock
Madrid-based synthpop band Challenger continues to establish itself as one of the leading names in Spain’s electronic and synthwave scene, and 2026 is shaping up to be a year of major releases and collaborations.
Discover the new single “Raise Your Glass to Better Days” from Tiger Lilly Marleen (Bonsai Kitten), Cecilia (The Baboon Show), and Anne (Mad Lynx), a powerful collaboration blending punk, metal, and rock. Celebrate the energy and creativity of women shaping the modern metal and rock scene.
Last weekend was crowned by the release of Amaranthe’s new single and music video, “Chaos Theory.” Staying true to the sound fans have come to expect, the band delivers yet another high-energy track driven by their unmistakable brand of metal.
Kyiv-based alternative metal band OnesteP released their new single “Terminated” on January 9, 2026. The song marks the band’s first release since vocalist Brood joined the lineup in 2024. Her arrival introduced female vocals in place of male ones, a decision the band has described as radical. With Brood now handling vocals and lyrics, the band’s sound has expanded, presenting their music from new perspectives.
Rock artist Austen Starr will release her debut album I Am The Enemy on February 13, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The album features multiple music videos, including “Read Your Mind,” “Medusa,” “I Am The Enemy,” and “Remain Unseen,” and includes songs written with Joel Hoekstra.
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