Death Metal band From Those Ashes have released their second EP, “Dawn Ascending”. Below is the lyric video for the album’s lead single “Catatonic Death Grip”.

This is the work of Aaron Pokoj (Vocals/Guitar), Cameron Banks (Bass), Jose "Mop" Valles (Lead Guitar), and Omar "Pockets" Diaz (Drums).

You can catch From Those Ashes at The Village Spirit Pub in Round Lake Beach on September 21st with Tenebrism, Devangelist, and Her Worst Nightmare.

Six-Piece Black Metal group Meth. are preparing to release their latest album, Mother of Red Light, on August 23rd via Prosthetic Records. The band has released two singles, "Child of God" and "Her Womb Lays Still", that can be streamed below.

This is band’s debut for Prosthetic and first release since 2018’s self-released EP “I Love You”.

You can catch Meth. on August 23rd with Closet Witch and Payasa at Beat Kitchen.

Explosive drop-D grunge-metal guitars and thundering drums introduce the new Citris single “Hell Is a Place on Earth” (streaming below). Written and performed by Angelina Torreano (guitar/vocals) and recorded/mixed and mastered by Chris Krasnow (who also contributes drums/bass and guitar) the track is a heavy rumination on personal failings against larger global issues. “Too selfish to die, too right to be happy, too weak to be leaned on. Leave it to me to destroy everything that is good,” the singer laments.  The title line, repeated in the chorus, benefits from harmonized vocal layering, adding a big-studio sheen to that hook, followed by the lyrics “give me your love, then take it away.” A pivotal statement arrives one minute in, when the instruments drop out for the solo vocals declaration “I don't look back in anger.” While that progression cycles through again (with alternate lyrical content), a sophisticated, angular, prog-metal break emerges around the 3rd minute and takes the track to its conclusion. This initial release comes ahead of the upcoming full-length album “Delusions of Glamour.” Having just completed a west coast tour, the band has a number of local shows in the works including 9/18 at Rubulad. - Dave Cromwell

Prog Metal band Tanzen has released a new single called “Bottle Kids”. We love how Teddy effortlessly shifts from a guttural growl to a soaring, clear, clean vocal.

This is the work of Armin Maksumic (Guitar), Demostanis Diakoumakos (Bass), Teddy TanZen (Vocals), and Macklin Suhre (Drums).

You can catch Tanzen at Beat Kitchen on August 10th with Danville, Fools’ Brew, and Contra. (Final Show!).

Hard rock trio Head have released their latest single “Shudder”. This classic rock track has a heavy blues influence in the opening riff. This track was produced by Ian Blurton at ProGold studios and has excellent sonic quality. The drums are crisp, the bass rumbles and the guitar shreds. It’s definitely a driving tune that would sound particularly good during these sweaty summer days. Head has been teasing a big announcement is on the horizon so follow their socials and don't miss out on the next hot rock n' roll show from Head. – Kris Gies