The brainchild of guitarist/vocalist/solitary force, James McBain, HELLRIPPER has been running like a denim-vested, backpatch-encrusted William Wallace, brave-hearting his way through metal’s bloodiest battlefields since first coagulating his personal darkness in 2014. Taking armaments from ‘Kill ‘Em All’ era Hetfield and ‘Welcome to Hell’ era Mantas, McBain has immersed his fascination with darkness and speed with Scottish history and come with bloody masterpieces like 2023’s’ Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags’ that Metal Injection stated, ‘Bursts with growth and a mature exploration of darkness and eeriness while maintaining that original high-octane burning.”  

Prestige alternative reissue house Left For Dead Records—formed by James Reynolds, founder of early New York punk/new wave indie label Jimboco Records (Nails “88 Lines…,” NastyFacts, Rousers, TMA), the Independent Label Alliance distribution network (Silos, Vulgar Boatmen, Ritual Tension), and ‘80s/’90s indie Safe House Records (Souuthern Culture On The Skids, Lunachicks, Half Japanese, Volebeats, Bodeco, Candy Snatchers)—today announces the release of Rousers 1979 Sire Session by classic ‘70s Manhattan punk act the Rousers.  

Today Skybound and Image Comics premiered the official trailer for the all-new comic book series Skinbreaker from the visionary creative team of writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist David Finch (Batman, New Avengers), colorist Annalisa Leoni (Invincible Universe: Battle Beast), and letterer Rus Wooton (TRANSFORMERS). The breathtaking action epic, unlike anything you’ve ever seen, will arrive in comic book shops beginning September 24, 2025.  

Transcontinental deathcore force Face Yourself have unleashed their most unforgiving single yet with “Fractures,” out now via Sumerian Records. The track arrives as the lead single from their upcoming EP Fury, set for release September 26th with pre-orders available now HERE, and showcases the band’s evolution into darker, more psychologically brutal territory. Watch the official music video for “Fractures” below…   Built on Joey Sturgis’ crushing production, “Fractures” weaponizes Face Yourself’s signature deathcore assault to dissect the violence of beauty standards and self-hatred. The track represents their most emotionally raw work to date, following... 

Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, announced the Hama Files Editions, a new program launching this fall that celebrates the most iconic issues of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, with insights from the man who knows them best, the legendary writer Larry Hama (Wolverine, The ‘Nam).  

Saliva just announced they will be hitting the road later this month to kick off a string of shows with support from earshot, the Founder ft. Austin John Winkler and LYLVC on select dates. The run kicks off on Friday, August 31 in Tower, Minnesota. Spotify pre-sale kicks off Tuesday, August 5 at 10am local time, and general on-sale will be available on Wednesday, August 6 at 10am local time.  

BABYLON A.D. is excited to release the title track and the first single and video from their new album WHEN THE WORLD STOPS. The new album will be released on CD September 1st via Kivel Records. The digital release of the album follows a month later.  

All eyes are on the explosive alt-metal outfit FROM ASHES TO NEW (@FromAshesToNew). They’ve already made their mark as a hugely successful band with a #1-charting album—2023’s BLACKOUT (Better Noise Music)—which landed the #1 spot on several iTunes and Spotify Rock and Metal charts across the globe. Artistically, the Lancaster, PA outfit have made impact with a distinctive amalgam of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic, and alternative music, combined with songs that bracingly capture their generation’s anxieties. FROM ASHES TO NEW—Danny Case (vocals), Matt Brandyberry (vocals), Lance Dowdle (guitar), Maty Madiro (drums), Jimmy Bennett (guitar)—are now back with the powerful “New Disease,” an unflinching... 

one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, are experiencing a vibrant, full circle moment. The multi-platinum Juno Award-winning group—Scott Anderson (vocals), James Black (lead guitar, backing vocals), Rick Jackett (rhythm guitar), Sean Anderson (bass), Steve Molella (drums)—criss-crossed America last summer with long-time former labelmates Creed, revisiting the summer of ‘99.  

The fate of 2099, Marvel’s iconic dystopian future, will be decided this December in THE END 2099, a five-issue limited series by returning 2099 creative team, writer Steve Orlando and artist Ibraim Roberson. Announced to retailers last week at San Diego Comic-Con, the saga will star the iconic heroes who have shaped 2099 storytelling since it began over 30 years ago as well as more recent breakout 2099 characters.  

Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH (@5fdp) is celebrating their 20th anniversary with the release of a new album, “Best Of – Volume 1”, a collection of re-recorded versions of the band’s most iconic chart-topping hits, available everywhere now. The move to re-record the songs comes in response to the recent sale of the band’s original master recordings by their former label, an action made without their knowledge or the opportunity to reclaim their own work.  

With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge show no signs of slowing down. Known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack, the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums have garnered themselves massive critical and fan acclaim around the globe. The band looks to continue that trend when they release their self-titled, eighth studio album next year via Napalm Records.