SoCal alt-metal foursome Alien Ant Farm are back after a long musical hibernation with the single ‘So Cold’ and the announcement of their new album ‘~mAntras~’ being released in April independently!

Platinum-selling rock juggernaut P.O.D. has officially announced their upcoming new album ‘Veritas’ to be released in May via Mascot Records and unleashed an absolute anthem with the single ‘I Won’t Bow Down’!

GHØSTKID announced their upcoming album ‘HOLLYWOOD SUICIDE’ to be released in March via Century Media Records and unleashed a video for the single ‘FSU’!

Crossover outfit Slope present the 4th single and video ‘WHY SAD’ from their highly anticipated upcoming album ‘Freak Dreams’, set for release next month via Century Media Records!

British alternative metallers Neonfly are set to tour Finland with Cyhra this February, visiting Tampere, Helsinki and Oulu on a tour organized by Nem Agency!

Besides starting the new year properly looking to the future, this month we’re also still looking back at all the awesomeness that 2023 brought us. One of those awsome things was the already 3rd edition of the by Bloodred Hourglass curated festival Black Box Mikkeli. They were able to bring a killer line-up again on the 2nd day of their event with besides a fantastic show by themselves, Insomnium, Gaerea, Balance Breach, I Am Your God and Lastout!

Modern rock/metal outfit Smash Into Pieces are aiming straight for 2024 with new single ‘Trigger’ from their upcoming full-length album ‘GHOST CODE’, set for release in April!

Madrid electronic rockers Gomad! & Monster signed a worldwide deal with Eclipse Records and have their new EP ‘Sickness’ on the way for an April release!