There’s no pretending here—life gets tough, and Behold the Beloved’s latest album, “Harsh Realities,” doesn’t shy away from that truth. Instead, it leans into the struggle, channeling pain and perseverance into honest, anthemic rock for anyone who needs a reminder that faith doesn’t make you immune to hardship—it just makes you resilient.

The first thing you notice, stepping through the door at Planet Fun Sound in Franklin, Tennessee, isn’t the hum of amplifiers or the smell of old wood and cables. It’s the laughter. Not the nervous, self-conscious laughter of musicians pretending everything’s fine, but the kind that comes from old friends trading stories, taking the piss, and—just maybe—believing for the first time in a long time that they’ve got something special on their hands.

In the brutal and chaotic world of grindcore, bands often aim to shock or overwhelm, but few dare to blend the raw power of extreme metal with a narrative as twisted, poetic, and unsettling as Pulpit Vomit’s debut album, ‘Hospital Lens.’ Dropping on July 25 via Broken Curfew Records and Rottweiler Records, this album is not just a collection of songs—it’s a harrowing journey inside the fractured mind of Patient 103, a former pianist trapped in the Greyhaven Institution, where faith, madness, and existential dread collide in a cacophony of blast beats and theological horror.

The first time I heard Reclaim the Day’s new hit, I figured I knew where it was going. The first half was solid—good riffs, catchy hooks, what you’d expect from a band with this much momentum. But somewhere in the middle, the song shifted. The energy built, the lyrics dug deeper, and suddenly I wasn’t just listening—I was wide awake, feeling every word. By the time the second half crashed in, it was clear: this wasn’t just a good song. It was one of those rare tracks that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go.

There are moments in metal history where a debut not only makes noise — it transforms the landscape, announces a new force, and etches its name into the walls of the underground like an infernal sigil. King’s Hammer’s To Speak In Tongues is one of those moments.

In the ever-evolving landscape of metalcore, few albums have dared to push boundaries as audaciously as Monuments To Nothing by band Exoneration. This debut full-length from the transatlantic duo—American guitarist Corey Stiles and Dutch vocalist Arnaud Zijp—offers a sonic journey that is both diverse and uncompromising. Released on August 29, 2025, via Rottweiler Records, the album challenges listeners to confront the hollow grandeur of human achievements and the monuments we erect in our own image.

In the delicate landscape of contemporary Polish music, a new voice emerges, soft yet powerful, introspective yet bold. Pola Błasik, known primarily as an actress in television and theater, has stepped into the musical realm with her debut album "Powidoki" - a collection of sonic memories that blur the lines between personal reflection and universal experience.

When the dust of creative silence settles, true artists emerge with renewed vigor. Such is the case with Believe, the Polish progressive rock powerhouse led by former Collage guitarist Mirek Gil, who have broken their seven-year hiatus with their latest masterpiece, "The Wyrding Way." The album, featuring their compelling new single "Shine," demonstrates not just evolution, but a complete metamorphosis of their signature sound.