Will Marshall
The Swiss noise rock-come-post-hardcore collective of Coilguns continue to develop their sound and grow from strength to strength; their third single, the title track to the incoming album Everything We Love, We Destroy, further proves they are a band to stand up and take notice of, especially with the messages they present to us through their music. This particular track focuses on the 10th anniversary of the Paris Climate Accords and the world’s failure to fulfil promises. The song is very much split into two parts with the underlying sonic focus on the drums (two kits being used here); it makes Coilguns sound as urgent as ever, but with a lot more focus on melody with the use of sparse piano parts and a haunting vocal adding texture. – Adam Vallely
Soul Glo prove they’re still as vibrant and vital as ever on ‘February Theory’, the lead single from their upcoming album NA I’M GONNA GRAB ALLAT. Pierce Jordan’s self-reflective lyrics on his own cycle of relationship issues are frenetically delivered with his inimitable vocal phrasing, while everything in the instrumentation feels like it’s about to fall apart at the seams at any given minute in the most delightful way possible. Simply put, this is razor-sharp punk-rock excellence, and that’s something that Soul Glo never fail to deliver time and time again. The record may not be out until the new year, but Soul Glo are bringing the fireworks early. – Kevin Ashburn
Celebrating signing to Sumerian Records, Ando San presents the double hard-hitter singles in ‘Hype Man’ and ‘Triggas’, the former inspired by Darkthrone. Opening with a disgusting (complimentary) vocal and riff/beat being pushed, what can only be described as a tinny speaker from a cassette player in 1998. Opening up into heavy beat and an infectious energy, transitioning into the latter song focusing on trauma. A self-described mixture of “synth heavy with a dope UK-style drill hip-hop beat with metal guitars”, this track stamps down Ando San’s style and approach. – Adam Vallely
The Swiss noise rock-come-post-hardcore collective of Coilguns continue to develop their sound and grow from strength to strength; their third single, the title track to the incoming album Everything We Love, We Destroy, further proves they are a band to stand up and take notice of, especially with the messages they present to us through their music. This particular track focuses on the 10th anniversary of the Paris Climate Accords and the world’s failure to fulfil promises. The song is very much split into two parts with the underlying sonic focus on the drums (two kits being used here); it makes Coilguns sound as urgent as ever, but with a lot more focus on melody with the use of sparse piano parts and a haunting vocal adding texture. – Adam Vallely
Soul Glo prove they’re still as vibrant and vital as ever on ‘February Theory’, the lead single from their upcoming album NA I’M GONNA GRAB ALLAT. Pierce Jordan’s self-reflective lyrics on his own cycle of relationship issues are frenetically delivered with his inimitable vocal phrasing, while everything in the instrumentation feels like it’s about to fall apart at the seams at any given minute in the most delightful way possible. Simply put, this is razor-sharp punk-rock excellence, and that’s something that Soul Glo never fail to deliver time and time again. The record may not be out until the new year, but Soul Glo are bringing the fireworks early. – Kevin Ashburn
Written in the wake of the repeal of Roe vs Wade and the rollback of abortion rights in the US, ‘Swing’ is, to say the least, pretty pissed off. Raging at the swing to the right in their home of Australia as well as globally, Future Static direct their anger at politicians and other figures who seem to have no sense of empathy towards others. It’s a short, hulking track shot through with furious screams from Ami Cook and bassist Kira Neil adds her own alongside her more usual sung melodies. Electronics flit through the track, but it’s the pummelling guitars and punishing drum work that propel it to vitriolic heights. It’s almost the polar sonic opposite to ‘Ornaments & Memories’, the recently released title track from their second album, and shows a band with some serious range to their arsenal. It’s out 6 November via Wild Thing Records and looks to level up significantly from their already impressive debut album Liminality. – Will Marshall
Portland legends The Body and Oakland’s Cel Genesis have just released the second, and title track from their upcoming collaborative album Whole Wide World, out 13 November via Thrill Jockey. The track offers a cacophonic experience, blending drums, distortions, and gritty vocals into four minutes and forty-one seconds of pure, unfiltered transcendental rage. The powerful interplay between Chip King of The Body and Pauline Poderoso of Cel Genesis is enhanced by Seth Manchester’s mastering expertise. While the first track ‘Candy Crush’ had a tongue-in-cheek quality, ‘Whole Wide World’ quickly immerses listeners in a mix of emotions, reflecting both exhaustion and a loss of faith in humanity, as well as hope and joy as acts of resistance. – Nessie Spencer
Ogives latest single ‘I’mm Glad You Exist’ previews their split record with Sheffield’s POHL. A rumbling, bruising track bridging across sludgey, doomy goodness with some great technicality laced in the mire. This all encased in a neat 3 minute package. The two bands go out on tour in support of the record next month. – Adam Vallely
While some fans may be anxiously craving heavier sounds from Spiritbox, ‘Mourning’ is still a beautifully poignant track full of massive spacey atmospheres. Taking on the ever difficult topic that is grief, ‘Mourning’ delivers some heart wrenching vocal melodies from Courtney LePlante. These vocals may not be the growls and screams some Spiritbox fans are so desperate for, but they do bring their own uniquely emotional feel to this new single. – Ben Hacking
After a long six-year wait, fans can finally breathe a collective sigh of relief as Caspian returns with a new album. Its lead single ‘Remain’ is the first track on their highly anticipated self-titled sixth album. This song beautifully captures everything fans love about the band from Beverly, Massachusetts. The depth of soul-searching and personal rediscovery the band members experienced during their unstated hiatus is reflected in their intricate, emotionally charged melodies. Sweeping guitar riffs made to tug your heartstrings like nobody’s business, creating the perfect atmosphere for nostalgia and reflection, along with those keyboard notes that can (and will) make you shed a tear. And because Caspian aren’t ones to do things by halves, they’ve also released a beautiful short film to accompany ‘Remain’. It’s a perfect combination that promises great things for their upcoming EU/UK tour, starting in Leeds on 15 October and ending in Galway, Ireland on the 31st. – Nessie Spencer
Celebrating signing to Sumerian Records, Ando San presents the double hard-hitter singles in ‘Hype Man’ and ‘Triggas’, the former inspired by Darkthrone. Opening with a disgusting (complimentary) vocal and riff/beat being pushed, what can only be described as a tinny speaker from a cassette player in 1998. Opening up into heavy beat and an infectious energy, transitioning into the latter song focusing on trauma. A self-described mixture of “synth heavy with a dope UK-style drill hip-hop beat with metal guitars”, this track stamps down Ando San’s style and approach. – Adam Vallely
With their second single of 2026, Texan metalcore quartet Gore. have announced their upcoming third EP …Then You Cannot Love Me, whose title (and presumably themes) continue on from last year’s If You Do Not Fear Me…. ‘Crucified’ is immediately set apart from anything we’ve heard from them before, with a sassy, funky bass line snaking its way through the verses. It keeps this feeling up too, even through the choruses with only the breakdown giving a glimpse of Gore.‘s already established sound. It’s a bold step away that broadens their sonic horizons significantly, and they nail it. – Will Marshall
State Champs have given one of their best-loved tracks a new spin with ‘Secretos’, a Spanish-language version of their 2015 pop-punk staple ‘Secrets’. Released just in time for the band’s appearance at Vans Warped Tour Mexico City, the new cut brings its unmistakable chorus into Spanish with all the bounce and nostalgia of the original still there. Derek DiScanio belts the chorus over those bright guitars and, honestly, hearing ‘Secrets’ like this ten years later is just fun. ‘Secretos’ arrives as a sweet nod to the Mexican fans who will get to hear it at Warped Tour this weekend. – Esther Domnu