
New Single, New Era: ULTRA SUNN Announce ‘The Beast In You’
The Belgian EBM and coldwave duo, consisting of Sam Huge and Gaëlle Souflet, ULTRA SUNN continue their meteoric rise in the international electronic scene with the release today, June 20th, of their new single “WRONG FLOOR.” Following the global impact of US (2024) and their intense tour across Europe and America, Sam and Gaëlle reignite their synthesizers with a track that aims directly at the dancefloor and the mind.

Queen of Spades Take a Bold Turn with Their New, Emotional Single “Near”
After the impact of their previous release “Stagnant”—a dark, visceral track that tackled emotional paralysis head-on—Queen of Spades return today, June 20, with a new single titled “Near.” This time, they surprise listeners by stepping away from their usual heavy-hitting rock sound to reveal a more intimate, vulnerable, and deeply human side.

Mission Jupiter – “Aftermath” (Album Review)
Mission Jupiter’s Aftermath album review dives into the band’s dark, melancholic sound and powerful vocals. Discover how the music and lyrics explore themes of pain, hope, and resilience through soaring intensity and emotional depth. Perfect for fans of alternative metal and progressive rock seeking a haunting, heartfelt listen.

Raw Cuts: Issue #4
In this edition of Raw Cuts, we highlight new singles from Burning Witches, Xandria, ODC, and Beyond the Black. From fierce power metal to symphonic and alternative metal, these releases showcase the latest sounds shaking up the metal scene.

Suzi Sabotage Awakens the Wild Within with SUDEN SYNTY
Finnish darkwave artist Suzi Sabotage returns with her powerful new single SUDEN SYNTY (“The Birth of the Wolf”), out June 19 via Out Of Line Music. Blending post-punk, synthpunk, and gothic coldwave, the track explores themes of transformation and liberation. Accompanied by a haunting music video shot in Finland’s shadowy forests, this release follows her participation in Goths for Palestine and a recent cover of Serpiente for World Goth Day. Suzi continues her European tour with upcoming shows in Barcelona and Madrid.

Made of Rain Comes to Life Anew as a Music Video with the Collaboration of Ashton Nyte, Whitney Tai, and Beauty in Chaos
Ashton Nyte, Whitney Tai, and Beauty In Chaos breathe new life into “Made of Rain” with a hauntingly elegant music video—where gothic rock meets cinematic art.

Raw Cuts: New releases by Lena Scissorhands, Visions of Atlantis, Sumo Cyco, and Dragonforce featuring Alissa White-Gluz
Raw Cuts Issue 3, featuring new releases from Visions of Atlantis, Sumo Cuco, DragonForce featuring Alissa White-Gluz from Arch Enemy, and Lena Scissorhands from Infected Rain.
Raw Cuts mentions singles and minor releases from bands with female musicians.

Catch Sun & Thunder 2025 — Your Ultimate Metal Destination This July
The city of Fuengirola (Málaga, Spain) will roar once again this summer with a new edition of the Sun and Thunder Festival, taking place on July 17, 18, and 19, 2025. Across three intense days, the event will bring together legends of heavy metal, melodic rock, symphonic metal, and a strong dose of power metal, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean coast.

Video: Interview with Dorain (Zalvox)
In this interview, we talk with Dorain, the vocalist of German electro-pop and dark minimal synth-wave band Zalvox. She shares insights about their haunting version of Ice Machine, the current state of the synth scene in Europe, and why the band sticks to a fully analog setup. We also discuss their Zalmoxis Peak EP and exciting collaborations with Daniel Myer and Manuel Richter.

Raw Cuts: New releases from Halestorm, IANWILL, Mystic Tea Party, Alexandrite, and Artificial
News about new releases from American hard rock band, Halestorm, fronted by one of the greatest women in rock and metal, Lzzy Hale, along with releases from IANWILL, Mystic Tea Party, Alexandrite (armenian band), and Artificial.
Check out the best releases from bands with female front-women on femmetal.