Wake-Up Call

BABYMETAL – Japanese Kawaii Metal Pop Sensation Re-Recorded Their Old Hit ‘HEADBANGEEEEERRRRR!!!’ To Kick Off 2026

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5 January 2026

In 2025 Japanese kawaii metal-pop sensation BABYMETAL celebrated 15th years
as a band. Wow, time flies supersonically. The girls were still kids back then.

Moametal, one of the members told Kerrang: “Despite everything we’ve been
through, I’m grateful and relieved that BABYMETAL is still standing strong.

There are times that I just wanted to give up and moments I just wanted to run away,
but the thought that the team I love may fall apart if I walk away kept me going. Before
I knew it, I was doing everything I could to protect BABYMETAL.”

The turbulent Tokyo trio also released their new,
5th full-length called Metal Forth last year.

To kick off 2026 and to mark 15th years of Babymetal again they
re-recorded 2015 single HEADBANGEREEEEERRRRR!!!!! from their
debut LP.

I’m not a dedicated fan/follower of the genre, but when Babymetal strikes
I can’t resist doing some crazy moves and enjoying the bombastic spectacle.

Still suffering from a New Year hangover?
This volcanic blow-up will get you over it.

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YUNGBLUD And THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Team Up For Schorching Rendition Of ‘ZOMBIE’

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2 January 2026


Credit: Tom Pallant

After his Ozzy celebration with Aerosmith a couple of months ago,
flamboyant English star YUNGBLUD dropped a collaborative track
today with those other heavy rock kingpins The Smashing Pumpkins.

Together, they come up with a remarkable rendition of Yungblud‘s
emotional power ballad ZOMBIE from last year’s album Idols.

Scorching!

SWEET PILL – Philly’s Emo Rockers Have ‘NO CONTROL’

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13 December 2025

Band: SWEET PILL
Who: Philadelphia-based emo outfit formed in 2018 and fronted
by vivacious voice Zayna Youssef. They write eruptive emo songs
that embrace the edges of pop and hardcore. They have released
their debut full-length Where The Heart Is, in 2022.

Track: NO CONTROL
The lead single of their sophomore album, titled
Still There’s A Glow, which will land on March 13.


New album artwork

Zayna Youssef calls the song “sort of my way to rock bottom.”

Playing No Control out loud is an ideal way to crush your
hangover, so you can start drinking again afterward.

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ICE SPICE & TOKISCHA Trigger Swaying Pelvis Moves With Mega-Groovy Single ‘THOOTIE’

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8 December 2025

Hip-hop sheroes ICE SPICE and TOKISCHA will lighten up your
Xmas holidays, together, with a jubilant rap-bang-boomer, titled
THOOTIE whipped up with irresistible vibes and a tsunami of
glitziness vocals.

Ice Spice: “This was a fun record for me, It’s the first-time people are actually hearing me speak or rap in Spanish and it was fun to show another side of who I am, and it’s even more special that I got to do it with Toki. We went to the Dominican Republic to shoot the video last month and it was a vibe. I definitely felt at home.”

Tokischa: “I’m so happy we finally got to make a song. It’s been a while since we’ve wanted to. When she sent me ‘Thootie’ it was instant. I loved working with Ice, she’s a sweetheart and a genuinely fun girl. I’m so proud of the video, and her coming to the DR after so long was very special to honor and respect the ‘bajo mundo culture.’”

Whether you like it or not
your pelvis will automatically
start moving in circles around
that green three from the first
pumping beat on.

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GUNS N’ ROSES Return With 2 New Songs – For Fans Only

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5 December 2025

Macho rock vets GUNS N’ ROSES who celebrated
their 40th year as a band this year, return with two
brand-new songs.

The bittersweet cry out ATLAS and the high-volume, vintage
ballad NOTHIN’ with Slash making his guitar gently weep.

Nothin’ surprising new here. GnRs by numbers
But I need to remark that Axl Rose‘s pipes still
are well-oiled after all these years.

Wake-up fans.
Continue sleeping,
non-fans.

– ATLAS –


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– NOTHIN’ –

NOTHIN’


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WORLD TOUR 2026

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DZ DEATHRAYS – Australian Punk Zealots Nail It With New Sucker-Punch ‘PISSING IN THE BREEZE’

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2 December 2025

Band: DZ DEATHRAYS
Who: Disorderly punk rock trio from
Brisbane, Australia who found each
other in 2012.

Track: PISSING IN THE BREEZE
Newest single from their upcoming 7th LP, named
Easing Out Of Control, which will hit the streets
on January 16th.

Reckless riffs explode in your face.
These Aussies don’t bullshit around.
They’ll kick your ass all day long.

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COWBOY HUNTERS – Scottish Punk Eccentrics Need ‘MONEY FOR DRUGS’

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27 November 2025

Band: COWBOY HUNTERS
Who: Two cowpunks – Megan Pollock
and Desmond Johnston – from Edinburgh.

Track: MONEY FOR DRUGS
Their newest single. So far,
no sign of a first full-length.

TUTV: These two cowboys want some hallucinatory candy, but they
desperately need money to buy it. And they’re in a hurry. Their sonic
search lasts for only 93 jaw-dropping punk seconds.

Wake up, people,
and get high on
your breakfast.

CLIFFORDS – Irish Indie Mavericks Arouse Your Ears With New Goosebumps Cry Out ‘MARSH’

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26 November 2025

Band: CLIFFORDS
Who: Ambitious indie mavericks from Cork, Ireland. So far they
have released 2 EPs, Strawberry Scented (2024) and this year’s
Salt Of The Lee.

Track: MARSH
New single.

“A song that explores the heavy feelings of seasonal depression. When the weight of
it makes the air feel thick and hard to move through. Appreciating the little moments
like the winter sun or walks with friends eases the overwhelming thoughts and feelings.”

TUTV: Ireland is crowded with great bands, and not only Fontaines D.C.
Cork‘s thrilling Cliffords are another fast up-and-coming, hungry outfit.

Their brand-new single Marsh is a melancholic tryout scraping the sky with
Iona Lynch‘s goosebumps vocals, with ablaze guitars and with a hammering
forth-and-back beat. Your ears will be aroused instantly.

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