Happy New Music Friday! Another week, another excuse to turn the volume all the way up. This week's selection brings together some of heavy music's biggest names alongside one of its most intriguing newcomers. From anonymous modern metal and old-school thrash to a legendary collaboration and one of this week's most anticipated album releases, these are the tracks that have dominated our speakers over the last few days. Don't forget to check out our THE RIFF Spotify playlist a

Forget the masks for a moment. The mystery surrounding PRESIDENT may have sparked the initial conversation, but it's quickly becoming clear that the music is doing the real talking. With every release, the anonymous collective continues to prove they're far more than clever marketing—and Dark Heaven might just be their strongest statement yet. Released today, the new single will be part of the band's debut full'lenght album, Blood Of Your Empire, due on September 4 via Atlant

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