Metal Anarchy

  • U.D.O. Premiere New Song “I’ll Die Trying”

    U.D.O. have premiered a new song titled “I’ll Die Trying.” This track is from their new album, “Voodoo Ranger,” which will be released on January 8.

    Udo Dirkschneider commented:

    “‘I’ll Die Trying’ is one of the most personal songs on ‘Voodoo Ranger.’ It’s about never giving up, believing in yourself and always moving forward, no matter what life throws at you. The last verse especially means a lot to me because it reflects what I’ve experienced on stage for so many years. Every concert is a special moment and as long as people want to hear me sing, I’ll keep giving everything I’ve got. I’ve always believed that a great ballad can be just as powerful as the heaviest metal songs, and throughout my career these songs have become some of the most memorable ones. ‘I’ll Die Trying’ is another one of those songs that comes straight from the heart.

    We originally planned to launch ‘Voodoo Ranger’ with a different song, but after Peter and Alen were injured during one of the recent concerts of the ‘Balls To The Wall – 40th Anniversary Tour,’ we had to postpone the original video production. Rather than rush things, we decided to let ‘I’ll Die Trying’ lead the way. Looking back, it feels like the right choice. The song captures a side of U.D.O. that has always been important to me. Ballads have been part of my career from the very beginning, and our fans have always embraced them. At the same time, nobody should think this album is getting softer: ‘Voodoo Ranger’ is packed with classic U.D.O. power and has plenty of surprises waiting.”

    “Voodoo Ranger” Track Listing:

    01. “Testify”
    02. “The Sky Is The Limit”
    03. “Keep Me Alive”
    04. “Back Breaker”
    05. “I’ll Die Trying”
    06. “Reach For The Crown”
    07. “Pain & Glory”
    08. “Hell Hunt”
    09. “Voodoo Ranger”
    10. “Magic Life”
    11. “Devil’s Mind”
    12. “Movin’ On”

    In other news, Dirkschneider is preparing to release his autobiography early next year as well. The singer will also celebrate his 75th birthday, the band’s 40th anniversary, and their 20th album on a special “Triple Anniversary” tour. Here’s the dates:

    01/09 Leipzig, GER – Haus Auensee
    01/10 Hamburg, GER – Große Freiheit 36
    01/11 Berlin, GER – Huxleys Neue Welt
    01/12 Frankfurt, GER – Batschkapp
    01/13 Braunschweig, GER – Westand
    01/15 Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
    01/16 Markneukirchen, GER – Musikhalle
    01/17 Munich, GER – Backstage Werk
    01/18 Stuttgart, GER – LKA-Longhorn
    01/19 Paris, FRA – Bataclan
    01/21 Pratteln, SWI – Konzertfabrik Z7
    01/23 Barcelona, SPA – Sala Apolo
    01/24 Madrid, SPA – Revi Live
    01/25 Villava, SPA – Sala TOTEM Aretoa
    01/27 Seville, SPA – Sala Custom
    01/28 Lisbon, POR – LAV – Lisboa ao Vivo
    01/29 Porto, POR – Hard Club
    02/01 Milano, ITA – Magazzini Generali
    02/02 Ljubljana, SLO – Club Cvetličarna
    02/04 Sofia, BUL – Hristo Botev Hall
    02/05 Bucharest, ROM – Quantic
    02/07 Budapest, HUN – Barba Negra
    02/08 Ostrava, CZE – Club Garage
    02/09 Brno, CZE – Sono Centrum
    02/11 Wroclaw, POL – Concert Center A2
    02/12 Poznan, POL – B17
    02/13 Krakow, POL – Studio Kraków
    02/14 Warsaw, POL- Progresja
    02/15 Gdańsk, POL – Stary Manez
    02/17 Gothenburg, SWE – Pustervik
    02/18 Oslo, NOR – Vulkan Arena
    02/20 Tampere, FIN – Tavara-asema

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  • Messa Share “Reveal” Live Video

    Messa have shared a new live video for their song “Reveal.” The clip was filmed during the band’s set at the 2026 Freak Valley festival in Germany. The track appears on their latest album “The Spin.”

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  • A Skylit Drive Sign With Vaux Records, Premiere “Half Hearted” Music Video

    A Skylit Drive have signed a new deal with Vaux Records. The band’s new album, “Ashes,” will be released through the label in 2027. A video for the first single, “Half Hearted,” can be found below:

    A Skylit Drive commented on the label deal:

    “Signing with Vaux Records feels like the perfect next step for us. [Founder] Craig [Ericson] understands our history, our vision, and where we’re headed. ‘Half Hearted’ is the beginning of an exciting new era, and we can’t wait for everyone to hear what’s coming next.”

    Craig Ericson added

    “A Skylit Drive has built a lasting legacy in the alternative music scene, and we’re excited to welcome them to the Vaux Records family. The new material is powerful, authentic, and showcases exactly why this band continues to resonate with fans around the world.”

    Vocalist Michael Jagmin also discussed the single:

    “‘Half Hearted’ quickly became a defining song for this album. It marked the beginning of working with co-writer and producer Ryan Furlott and opened the door to a side of ourselves musically that we hadn’t explored before. More than anything, writing it was deeply cathartic. It became one of those rare moments where creating music felt less like writing a song and more like confronting something within ourselves—and putting it into words.”

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  • Graveyard Premiere “Tongue Tied” Video

    Graveyard have premiered a new video for their new song “Tongue Tied.” You can check that out below. The track is from the band’s new album, “Fever,” which will be released on October 9.

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  • Cabal Recruit Employed To Serve’s Justine Jones For New Song “Hurt Me”

    Cabal have premiered a new song titled “Hurt Me.” A music video for the track, which features Employed To Serve’s Justine Jones, can be found below. The band said the following about the single:

    “‘Hurt Me‘ is about seeking out toxic relationships and destructive situations just to feel something, even when you know they’re hurting you. The song dives into that vicious cycle of craving pain when feeling nothing seems worse. It features our friend Justine Jones from Employed To Serve, who adds another layer of visceral desperation to the track with heir piercing shrieks.”

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  • Currents Release “Worlds Away” EP

    Currents have released a new EP titled “Worlds Away.” The effort features five reimagined tracks from the band’s catalog. A lyric visualizer for the updated version of “Kill The Ache” can be found below:

    “Worlds Away” Track Listing:

    01. “Let Me Leave” (reimagined)
    02. “Kill The Ache” (reimagined)
    03. “Guide Us Home” (reimagined)
    04. “Remember Me” (reimagined)
    05. “Unfamiliar” (reimagined)

    The band commented:

    “‘Worlds Away’ is five stripped down, re-imagined songs from ‘The Way It Ends’ and ‘The Death We Seek.’ ‘Kill the Ache’ hasn’t left our live set since it came out six years ago. We’ve played it all across the world and shared it with so many of you over the years. It felt great to get in the studio and approach this song with all those memories behind it. With that said, each song is very special to us. We’re happy to present you all with a new way to hear some of our favorites and yours. JD Deblieck helped us take this project to another level and Steve Sopchack delivered some stellar guitar work throughout.”

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  • Like Moths To Flames Share New Song “Tie The Ivy Through My Ribcage”

    Like Moths To Flames have premiered a new song titled “Tie The Ivy Through My Ribcage.” You can check that out below. The track appears on their newly released EP “Does Heaven Ever Mourn For Me.” That effort was produced by Landon Tewers (The Plot In You) and it features the following tracks:

    01. “I Don’t Want To Be Here Anymore“
    02. “How To Be Lonely“
    03. “Where The Quiet Devours Me Whole“
    04. “Salting The Earth“
    05. “Tie The Ivy Through My Ribcage“

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  • Till Lindemann (Rammstein) Shares “Und die Engel singen” Video From “Live In Kraków” Film

    Till Lindemann (Rammstein) has shared footage of “Und die Engel singen” from his new live album/film “Live In Kraków.” That effort features his December 1, 2025 show at TAURON Arena in Kraków, Poland and it will be available on September 25.

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  • Holding Absence Premiere “Heaven” Music Video

    Holding Absence have premiered a new video for their new song “Heaven.” That track is from their newly released album “Modern Life Is Lonely.” Vocalist Lucas Woodland commented:

    “For our fourth and final single from ‘MLIL,’ we’re ecstatic to release our song ‘Heaven!’ This one feels like a classic HA song, with a heart-wrenching message and an epic chorus, but of course, repackaged into our newer style. The verses lean heavily into dainty electronic styles, before we throw the mid-section back to an OG Holding Absence shoegaze breakdown. The video itself is the final instalment of our Y4 narrative, where we get to see our friend touchdown on earth and experience nature and music for the first time.”

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  • Watch Emmure’s Frankie Palmeri Join The Acacia Strain Onstage At Louder Than Life

    During their September 17 set at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, KY, The Acacia Strain were joined onstage by Emmure’s Frankie Palmeri for a live performance of “Whoa! Shut It Down.“ You can check out some fan-filmed footage of that below. This news comes after Palmeri and The Acacia Strain‘s Vincent Bennett previously beefed back in 2009.

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