This week, the music scene is buzzing with exciting new releases and teasers from some of the biggest names in rock, metal, and pop-punk. From high-energy collaborations to heartfelt anthems, here’s a roundup of the latest tracks and projects hitting the airwaves.
Simple Plan – “Nothing Changes” and The Kids In The Crowd Documentary
Simple Plan released their new single Nothing Changes, which serves as the soundtrack to their recently released documentary, The Kids In The Crowd. The documentary, set to explore the band’s journey and connection with their fans, released July 8th on Amazon Prime Video. Nothing Changes is described as an anthemic reflection on resilience and staying true to oneself, resonating with the themes of the documentary.
All Time Low – “The Weather”
All Time Low have been teasing their upcoming single The Weather all week on social media, driving fans into a frenzy and now it is finally here! The band also posted on Instagram that “This just in: The Weather in the UK/EU is looking grand…”, definitely teasing a UK/EU tour.
Stay tuned for more news on that!
BABYMETAL & Bloodywood – “Kon! Kon!”
BABYMETAL have teamed up with Indian nu-metal outfit Bloodywood for their new single, “Kon! Kon!” .The track is part of BABYMETAL’s star-studded album Metal Forth. The music video, shot during BABYMETAL’s June performance at Madison Square Garden, showcases the energy between the two bands. With Bloodywood’s folk-infused breakdowns and BABYMETAL’s signature energy, Kon! Kon! blends trilingual elements (English, Hindi, and Japanese) for a genre-defying experience. This marks their second collaboration, following BABYMETAL’s feature on Bloodywood’s Bekhauf from the album Nu Delhi.
Halestorm – “Rain Your Blood On Me”
Halestorm dropped their third single, Rain Your Blood On Me, from their upcoming album Everest. The powerful track showcases Lzzy Hale’s commanding vocals and the band’s signature hard rock intensity. Performed during their set at the Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne farewell show, the song has already garnered attention. Halestorm’s busy schedule includes supporting Iron Maiden and touring Europe with Bloodywood.
Rain City Drive – “Ride Or Die”
Rain City Drive kicked off their idobi Radio Summer School Tour with the release of their heartfelt anthem Ride Or Die on July 10th, 2025. The single is a soaring, emotional track that resonates with themes of loyalty and perseverance, perfectly complementing the band’s dynamic live performances. Fans are already calling it a defining moment for the post-hardcore outfit, with its infectious melodies and relatable lyrics.
ERRA – “Gore Of Being”
ERRA unleashed their powerful single Gore Of Being on July 10th, 2025. The track dives deep into intense, atmospheric soundscapes, blending technical precision with raw emotion. Known for their intricate musicianship, ERRA continues to push boundaries, and this single is a testament to their evolution in the metalcore scene. Fans are eagerly awaiting more from the band as they tease future projects.
Deftones – “My Mind Is A Mountain”
Deftones announced their new album, Private Music, set for release on August 22, 2025, through Reprise/Warner Records. They also shared their lead single, My Mind Is a Mountain, premiered by Zane Lowe on Apple Music. They record in Malibu, Joshua Tree, and Nashville with producer Nick Raskulinecz.
Ice Nine Kills – “The Great Unknown”
Ice Nine Kills returned with their cinematic single The Great Unknown, released on July 9th, 2025. True to their horror-inspired aesthetic, the track debuted on SiriusXM Octane and was accompanied by a gripping music video, based on The Matrix. The band teased the release all week, building anticipation with cryptic posts on X.
Frontman Spencer Charnas shared:
“‘The Great Unknown’ optimises aggression and melody in a format our core user base consistently engages with. This audio file represents a genre expansion protocol, targeting action and sci-fi verticals proven effective via cross-platform sentiment analysis. ‘The Great Unknown’ is designed to seamlessly interface with current simulation conditions, as categorical boundaries between fact and fiction, organic and synthetic, continue to experience accelerated erosion.”
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