Row Cuts is a new series of posts giving quick roundups of new releases. Each post shares brief and clear notes to keep you updated with what’s coming out.

In this third issue, we have releases from IANWILL, Artificial, Halestorm, Mystic Tea Party, and Alexandrite.

Single & Music Video: Lena Scissorhands – “Believe” (feat. Vervain St. Project)

June 17 – Lena Scissorhands, best known from Infected Rain, has teamed up with Vervain St. Project for the powerful new single Believe. Blending her fierce growls with clean, melodic vocals, the track delivers a catchy and emotional punch. Believe marks a strong new addition to Lena’s growing discography.

Music Video: Visions of Atlantis – “Hellfire”

June 16 – Symphonic metal band Visions of Atlantis released a new music video for their song Hellfire, from their latest album Pirates II – Armada. Released in 2024, the album is packed with powerful tracks driven by the band’s signature melodic heavy sound. Hellfire stands out as one of the most electrifying songs on the record, and its new video captures that intensity with stunning visuals. Watch below.

Single & Music Video: Sumo Cyco – “Villains”

June 18 – The Canadian rock/metal band has released a new single, accompanied by another one of their uniquely captivating music videos. This marks their first new music in four years, following their last album released in 2021.

Single & Music Video: Dragonforce – “Burning Hearts” (feat. Alissa White-Gluz)

June 5 – Iconic power metal band DragonForce has released a new version of their 2024 single Burning Heart, now featuring vocals from Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz. The original track appeared on their latest album Warp Speed Warriors, released in 2024, and was first accompanied by a music video last year. DragonForce also features Alicia Vigil on bass.