Each week, we cut through the noise to bring you quick takes on the latest releases you need to hear. This week’s roundup of new tracks, must-know artists, and what’s out now includes Autumn Lies Buried, Cober Mouth, Johnny Nasty Boots, Lay of the Autumn, The New Eves, Pearl Handled Revolver, Rats, Reality Grey, Red Cain, Selma French.
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With the announcement of their new EP, Mob Mentality being released on June 6th, Autumn Lies Buried also released their ferocious single “Debt of Silence” that is a response to current political climate of the US.
Cober Mouth’s “Guilty Weight” is a no-holds-barred barrage of metalcore muscle and nu-metal swagger. Guitarist Sam Windsor’s first major contribution to the band hits hard. His instrumental foundation gives the track a snarling edge and frontman Adam Jones calls it “the most unrelenting track we’ve created to date,” and it shows in every moment, from the punishing riffs to the guttural vocal shifts. It’s heavy, it’s hooky, and it doesn’t let up. This is a band tightening their grip and charging forward. (pictured)
“Lovers (On the Road)” is a raw and rousing cut that blends psych swirl with a stoner crunch. It’s a nod to classic rock without leaning on nostalgia. The mix lets each gritty layer breathe, while the track barrels forward with purpose. Johnny Nasty Boots captures the feeling of chasing the next gig, the next night, the next ride, with style and swagger. It’s not retro, it’s revival with teeth.
From their 2024 release, Of Love and Sorrow, Lay of the Autumn have released their video for “Lost in You Eyes”. With a mix of orchestral and symphonic power, the song is fast, dynamic, yet emotional. The performance video itself captures all of this with vivid visuals that showcases the band’s technical skills.
“Highway Man” charges with instinct and intention. The New Eves flip a well-worn tale on its head by pulling it into their world of strange elegance and no-frills fury. The track pulses with a cantering beat, jagged violin stabs, and an untamed guitar solo that feels more like a spell than a solo. It’s not just the reinvention of a story. It’s the chemistry of four musicians feeding off each other’s chaos in real time. What emerges is a track that’s gutsy, unpredictable, and unmistakably theirs. Nothing about it feels safe but that’s exactly the point.
“Junkies” is a gritty and groove-driven stomp that finds Pearl Handled Revolver firing on all cylinders. With swirling keys, swaggering riffs, and Lee Vernon’s smoky vocals cutting through the mix, the band delivers a dark, bluesy punch that feels both classic and unhinged. There’s a theatrical flair to the arrangement, anchored by tight musicianship and a sense of lived-in menace. It’s the sound of a band with nothing to prove but everything to say. Seasoned, raw, and completely dialled in.
The sharp and style blending anthem, “Turn It Around” from RATS captures the chaos of modern life with a danceable ease. RATS bring reggae sway and hip-hop groove together effortlessly, powered by a hooky guitar riff inspired by “a hip hop, sort of Dr. Dre or Snoop Dog-style” idea from bassist Lowell Carragher. It’s catchy, but far from throwaway. Touching on rising bills and political frustration without losing the party energy they’re known for. With this track, RATS don’t just comment on hard times. They throw a beat behind them and push forward.
Reality Grey’s take on Children of Bodom’s “Hate Crew Deathroll” rips with precision and purpose. Rather than reinvent a classic, the band pays homage by staying close to the original’s snarling spirit while letting their tight musicianship shine. The riffs bite, the solos soar, and the vocal grit hits just right. It’s a razor-edged nod to a band that helped shape their identity. It’s clear this cover isn’t just about nostalgia but a salute powered by passion and reverence. A fitting tribute to Alexi Laiho that does justice to the energy and attitude of the source material.
Red Cain has returned with “FWAB” (Fire Water, Air, Blood). The band explains that their new single is based on a story about an ancient Slavic god who fed on “ill words and ill deeds”. The god grew strong over millennia until he could no longer feed and fell into a powerless sleep. The song is a ritual to awaken the god and asks one what they would be willing to do to change their fate.
SELMA FRENCH – “COLD COFFEE ON THE SHELF”
With “Cold Coffee On The Shelf”, Selma French lets tension simmer without ever forcing the flame. The track moves with a careful patience, unfolding in chapters that drift from sparse to full-bodied without breaking the spell. Her choice to let the song breathe across six minutes feels earned, not indulgent. There’s a magnetic confidence in how she allows moments to stretch, twist, and surprise. Selma doesn’t chase attention. She earns it by trusting her instincts, and inviting one to sit with the strange, gentle beauty she’s made.
