Release date: 30 October 2026 Record label: Century Media Records The Riff Doctor's Score: (08/10) RRRRRRRRRR Diagnosis Painstream sees Blind Channel combining massive hooks, crushing riffs and raw emotion into a bold, infectious and polished modern metal comeback. The choruses remain enormous, but this time there’s a little more weight behind the noise. Best Tracks: “Messiah”, “Stars We See”, “Into The Void”, “Diana”, “No Encores In A Swan Song” Deep Cuts: “Types Of Killing”

Release date: 23 October 2026 Record label: Century Media Records The Riff Doctor's Score: (9/10) RRRRRRRRRR Diagnosis Almost three decades into their career, Insomnium have turned melancholy into an art form. Netherworlds is a breathtaking collision of crushing riffs, haunting melodies and emotional depth, proving that even after ten albums, Finland's masters of melodic death metal still have new worlds to explore. Best Tracks: Gleam in the Black, The Hour Grows Late, Shadow

The Finnish band look to the stars on the final single ahead of Painstream, due on 30 October via Century Media Records. Blind Channel have released “Into The Void”, featuring Of Mice & Men’s Aaron Pauley. It is the final standalone single ahead of their forthcoming album, Painstream, and its big question comes with some uncomfortable implications: what if we really are alone in the universe? There is plenty of space in that premise, but precious little room for escapism. The

Finnish modern metal outfit BLIND CHANNEL have shared their new single and music video, ‘Stars We See’, offering another glimpse into their forthcoming studio album, Painstream. Transforming an existential crisis into a powerful message of hope, the track explores some of the new sounds and themes the band discovered during their recent break. It also reveals a more optimistic side of the upcoming record. “We’re incredibly relieved and grateful to have our band back, and abso

Blind Channel are officially back. The Finnish nu-metal outfit have ended their hiatus and announced their new album, Painstream, arriving on October 30 via Century Media Records. Painstream will be the follow-up to 2024’s Exit Emotions and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band. Blind Channel stepped away from the spotlight towards the end of 2024, while the departure of vocalist Joel Hokka in 2025 left their future looking increasingly uncertain. Now, the silence

Record Label: Century Media Records Release Date: 7 August 2026 The Riff Doctor’s Score: RRRR½ Electric Callboy are one of those rare bands with a personality so distinctive that you know exactly who you're listening to within seconds. They prove that musical extremes don't just coexist – they blend together naturally, and, just to make things even more entertaining, they wrap it all in a healthy dose of humour. Their formula sounds simple on paper but is incredibly difficult

Germany's FUTURE PALACE unleashed their fourth album RESURGENCE on July 31 via Century Media . The album is a powerful exploration of isolation, inner conflict, and the struggle to rebuild oneself. Blending post-hardcore intensity with cinematic electronics, soaring melodies, and crushing breakdowns, the Berlin trio dives deep into themes of depression, doubt, and emotional transformation. Ultimately, Resurgence captures the fragile moment where despair slowly turns into stre

Happy New Music Friday! Another week, another excuse to turn the volume all the way up. This week's selection proves that great riffs come in many different forms. Whether it's modern hard rock, metalcore with a sense of humour, arena rock, or the unmistakable sound of the man who helped invent heavy metal, there's plenty to get excited about. These are the tracks that have dominated our speakers over the past few days. Hit play, enjoy the videos below, and don't forget to fo

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German metal sensation Electric Callboy have unveiled 'Let The Good Times Roll', the latest single from their upcoming album TANZNEID, due for release on August 7 via Century Media. The track sees the band joined by The Offspring frontman Dexter Holland, blending Electric Callboy's trademark mix of crushing riffs, infectious pop hooks and electronic flourishes with Holland's unmistakable punk-rock vocals. Speaking about the collaboration, the band said: "The Offspring have be

Out on August 7, 2026 via Century Media Records