Curated by Monk
So, here we are, batterin’ and breezin’, poundin’ ‘n’ pummellin’, stompin’ ‘n’ strollin’ our way deep into the dirty heart and soul of another busy rockin’ ‘n’ rollin’ month here in the Überverse… We’ve the death decks fully cranked up, and the amps set so loud that the Trumpinator is threatening to declare them a weapon of mass distraction and launch a tactical strike on the dank back alleys of Belfast… but, we know he secretly struts around the Oval Office in his tightest orange spandex, bangin’ along to each and every playlist, so we invite you to join him (and us) grab a chilled beer or three, settle into your favourite studded leather armchair and enjoy our latest selection of the hottest aural delights to have come our way over the past seven days:
BlackMarket ‘Radical Views’ (Self-Released)
Our opening salvo is fired by these Watford nu-metal groovers, who pull from Lorna Shore, Stray From The Path and Knocked Loose on the title track of their upcoming debut EP, which will hit deathdecks the Überverse over at the end of the week:
Defects ‘All For Nothing’ (Mascot Records)
Not to be confused with the Belfast punks veterans of (virtually) the same name, this metalcore mob are preparing for the release of their second album, of which this is the third taster to be served up to us:
Desert Fire ‘R.A.D.I.O.’ (Self-Released)
We our first international trip, this time to the land down under, where these Melbourne alt-garage rockers grab our attention, and our aural memory cells, with this strident debut:
Fickle Hill ‘Unfinished Wood’ (SODEH Records)
This Californian alt-rock solo project by multi-instrumentalist James Rosillo
Garrow Hill ‘Eaten By Crows’ (Self-Released)
The hills definitely are alive to the sound of rawk ‘n’f’n’ roll as this York-based alt-metal/post-punk duo preview their upcoming new EP, ‘IX’, which is due to land at the end of July:
Girl With A Hawk ‘Wasn’t It Just Yesterday’ (Rum Bar Records)
The Boston power poppers celebrate surviving and thriving in the games of both life and music with this latest taster of their upcoming debut album, which will see them undergoing something of a ‘Regenesis‘ when it is released in mid-July.
Integra Pink ‘1999’ (Futureless Records)
The SoCal “cumbia” punk brothers deliver the third and final taster of their upcoming debut EP, which is set for release at the end of this coming week:
Mitchell Young ‘1984’ (Self-Released)
We’re continuing our journey through the ages with this George Orwell-inspired latest sample from the upcoming debut album by the artist formerly known as YVNGERROR, now writing, performing and releasing under his real name:
Modus Black ‘Sunset Strip’ (Metalopolis Records)
Three is definitely the magic number in this section of the playlist, as this is another third sample – and another trip back to a different era – from an upcoming album, this time by this German trad metal combo:
MX The American ‘ENKI’ (SODEH Records)
I reckon these ÜS East Coast nu-metallers must watch as much ‘Supernatural’ as DQ, as they draw inspiration from an ancient Sumerian diety for this latest standalone release:
Punkcake ‘Fake Swing’ (Rude Records)
After years on the country’s covers circuit, these Italian post-hardcore noise rockets are about to release their debut album of original material, of which this is the second sample to be sent our way:
The Lazy Eyes ‘How Does It Feel To Be in Love?’ (AWAL Records)
The Aussie psych-pop upstarts ask that eternal but largely unanswered question with this latest sample of their upcoming second album, on which they will be singing more ‘Cheesy Love Songs‘ when it is released towards the end of August:
Thrown Into Exile ‘Behind The Veil’ (BLKIIBLK Records)
The Los Angeles blackened melodeath dealers introduce us to new singer Joshua Santos ahead of their upcoming visit to the Bloodstock festival stage later this summer:
Tornado Lobster Killer ‘Pay To Play’ (Self-Released)
Our penultimate offering this week comes from the band with the best name of the week – an Italian melodic punk/hardcore four piece who address what they see as the collapse of the DIY touring culture on this first sample of their upcoming new album:
When Suddenly ‘Flowchart’ (Self-Released)
This Manchester emo trio play us out with the second standalone single to be released as the follow-up to their 2024 debut EP:
So, there you have it, our latest selections to both kick off a new rockin’ ‘n’ rollin’ week and yet another rockin’ ‘n’ rolling month in… well, rockin’ ‘n’ rollin’ style. We’ll be back same time, same place next week, kickin’ through another mayhemic month (sic) with another selection of the finest tunes which will have been embracing our eardrums in the intervening period. And don’t forget to check out our daily picks as well… In the meantime, keep ‘er lit, keep ‘er between the hedges and keep on Über Röckin’ in the free world \m/
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