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Banks Arcade, the modern alternative metal band, are back with their brand-new album, ‘Second Place Superstar’, on September 25th, 2026, via Arising Empire.

The biggest and boldest Banks Arcade record yet? Without a doubt and the proof comes in twelve forms. Second Place Superstar is the sound a band at peak confidence, the sound of a band filled with vigour, the sound of a band locked in, and the sound of a band who know exactly what they want. It’s world domination, or nothing, and there’s simply no denying that the mass appeal of a record like this means the former is way more likely.

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We spoke to lead vocalist and founding member Joshua O'Donnell about the new album, the journey to its release, why he is so excited about it coming out, growing the band, and much more.

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Skáld, the neofolk icons, invite listeners into times long gone but not forgotten. Their brand-new album, ‘Ørlǫg’, is out September 25th, 2026, via Napalm Records.

It is a challenge, a welcome one, but a challenge nonetheless to break down what Skáld create here. On the one hand there is a simplicity to their Nord-inspired folk and atmospheric sound that speaks to the soul resulting in something quite accessible. On the other hand, the experience is so layered, the arrangements are so varied, and the expansive use of instruments make it a studious listen.

Skáld are one of the finest to make music like this and do so in a way that doesn’t just capture the imagination of the few, but rather the many. Ørlǫg is special, but you’d struggle to find a release from this band that isn’t.

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We had the pleasure of speaking with Christophe Voisin Boisvinet (Percussion, Nordic Fiddles, Harp, Horn, Vocals, Programming) about Ørlǫg. What makes it special, how Skáld reached this point, and so much more.

English is not Christophe's first language, so the interview was conducted in French (with a translator present). Christophe's voice has been dubbed in this interview.

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Bursting out of the isolated peninsula of Zeeland at the southwestern point of the Netherlands, Dutch groove–hardcore youngsters Inherited will release their new EP, ‘ALL 4 ONE’, on October 2nd, 2026, via Mascot Records.

In this interview, we get to know the band a little better, talk about the EP, the band’s ethos, plans for world domination, and much more.

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Alternative metal newcomers GRINN will release their debut EP, 'Silence', on September 18th, 2026.

GRINN’s style of alternative metal is fresh enough to immediately grab the attention and then it comes down to all the little details. This is what makes their music long-lasting.

Read the full review here: https://www.gravenoisemedia.com/ep-review-grinn-silence-self-released/

In this interview, we spoke with Cameron, one half of GRINN. Talking about the EP, the long journey to its release, the vision behind it, what the future looks like, and so much more.

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Schandmaul, the iconic German folk rock band, are back with their brand-new album, ‘Sternensegler’, out now via Napalm Records. It is their first album with Till Herence on vocals with Thomas Lindner switching to instruments instead.

A big change, but one masterfully handled. Schandmaul are looking forward, but in doing so, make sure that their extensive listener base comes along for the ride too. All with a set of new tracks that exemplify their creativity, ability to adapt, and desire to remain undeniably anthemic.

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We spoke to vocalist Till about the new album, the journey the band has been on, dealing with fan expectations over the vocal changes, moving forward, and so much more!

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Norwegian hard rockers Audrey Horne have released their eighth studio album, ‘Achilles’, out via Napalm Records.

Big riffs, powerful melodies, soaring vocals, and tons of hard rock energy that combines classic 70s and 80s influences into something notably substantial and cinematic sounding. Yet, it’s not without experimentation and, in an interesting twist, has a rawer edge that seeps through and gives it a ‘live’ feel.

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In this interview we spoke with guitarist Ice Dale. Talking about the new album, the journey to its release, keeping things fresh and interesting, and so much more.

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Bleeker, the Ontario rock quartet, will release their third full-length album, ‘Elephant’, on September 4th, 2026, via Known Accomplice.

This is Bleeker at their absolute best, brilliantly refined and sounding bolder than ever.

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In this interview, we spoke to lead vocalist Taylor Perkins and drummer Chris Dimas about the new album, their journey to this point, and so much more. We also played a game of ‘would you rather?’

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On May 8th, 2026, IATT returned with their most immersive and conceptually daring work to date, Etheric Realms of the Night, released through Black Lion Records. The album unfolds as a continuous narrative that explores the fragile boundary between sleep and oblivion, consciousness and illusion, life and whatever waits beyond it.

Accompanying the album is a full companion film that visually realises the narrative behind the music. Presented as a continuous sequence of interconnected videos, the film follows a young woman struggling with insomnia who turns to sleeping pills in search of rest. As the story unfolds, she is drawn deeper into a dream world where the boundary between hallucination and reality collapses. Each chapter mirrors the psychological descent heard in the album, moving through sleep paralysis, night terrors, and encounters with mysterious dream entities before culminating in a haunting final transformation. Designed to be experienced alongside the record, the film expands Etheric Realms of the Night into a unified audiovisual journey where music, symbolism, and story move together.

In this interview, we spoke to rhythm guitarist Alec Pezzano about the film, the album, exploring new creative directions for IATT, growing the band, playing live, and so much more.

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Riff Dealer are an underground heavy music supergroup made up of previous Bloodstock Metal to the Masses winners spanning the last 15 years. Bringing together experienced musicians from across Kent and South London, the band fuse groove metal, metalcore and nu metal influences into a sound packed with massive riffs, swagger and relentless energy. Inspired by the late 90s and early 2000s heavy scene, Riff Dealer balance crushing heaviness with groove driven hooks and a commanding live presence.

The band will release their debut album, ‘New Blood’, on August 29th, 2026.

In this interview, we get to know the band a little better. Talking about the debut album, their whirlwind year, the future, and much more.

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Released on July 24th, 2026, 'The Transformers: The Movie: The Soundtrack: The Reformatted Edition' celebrates the 40th anniversary of the iconic animated movie. Reigning Phoenix Music partnered with Hasbro to bring to life an album that features a distinguished line up of guest performers and lifelong Transformers fans.

Paying homage to the original soundtrack, the anniversary release sees the dynamic track list recreated from the ground up by KNIGHTS OF UNICRON, comprised of Matt Harvey, Gus Rios and Ross Sewage.

Appearing on the release are Stan Bush and Vince DiCola, Sebastian Bach, Mark Osegueda, Francesco Cavalieri (WIND ROSE, V.B.O.), Brittney Slayes (UNLEASH THE ARCHERS) and COLD SLITHER's own Torch.

We spoke to Brittney about her experience being part of such a grand project, how it came about, what she learned from the experience, and much more.

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