A couple of weeks ago, Donald Trump announced that the National Guard and various federal law enforcement agencies would take over the job of policing Washington, DC. Trump claimed that crime in DC was out of control, though it’s recently been at its lowest point in decades, and tons of Republican governors made a big show out of sending their …

Jürgen Bartsch, co-founder of the long-running and influential German underground metal band Bethlehem, has passed away. Current Bethlehem singer Yvonne “Onielar” Wilczynska revealed the news of Bartsch’s death in an Instagram post, writing that he last a battle to an unspecified illness on Wednesday. In a note translated from German, Wilczynska says, “He died many times… But death was only …

In the past few days, the great Philadelphia hardcore band Jesus Piece has come apart in dramatic, contentious fashion. About a month ago, the Arizona festival One Big Party unveiled its lineup, which features “JE$US PIECE” high up on the bill. Earlier this week, Jesus Piece frontman Aaron Heard reposted the lineup, writing, “that’s me and the homies.” Twenty minutes …

Upchuck are back with another ripper. The Atlanta punk crew announced their new Ty Segall-produced album I’m Nice Now last month, and “Plastic,” “Forgotten Token,” and “Un Momento” have served as electric previews. Now they’re unleashing “Tired.”

Denver’s Broken Record impressed us with their 2023 album Nothing Moves Me, and today the band announced its followup called Routine. The phenomenal lead single “T-60” is out now.

Next month Dying Wish unleash their new album Flesh Stays Together. The Portland metalcore outfit released the brutal lead single “I’ll Know You’re Not Around” last month, and now they’re back with the vicious followup “Revenge In Carnage.”

TTSSFU releases the Blown EP this Friday. So far Tasmin Stephens has only unleashed “Call U Back,” but it was catchy and sleek enough to keep us hooked. Now, the British dream-pop artist is sharing “Forever.”

Last year, London’s Honeyglaze released their latest record, Real Deal. Now the trio is back with “Turn Out Right,” a startlingly beautiful outtake.

Maneka is here to shred. The project of former Speedy Ortiz/Grass Is Green guitarist Devin McKnight has announced its new album, bathes and listens, and today’s singles “shallowing” and “dimelo” have some seriously explosive guitar work that’ll have you headbanging regardless of where you are.