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“The Punisher” Featuring Danzig & Hatebreed Tracks
Today saw the release of “The Punisher: One Last Kill” on Disney+. The hyperviolent new entry in the Marvel cinematic universe brings Jon Bernthal back as Frank Castle/The Punisher, continuing the character’s storyline across his prior streaming series and MCU cameo appearances.
Spoilers ahead regarding the film’s soundtrack: the feature includes several notable metal needle drops. The opening scene is set to Danzig’s 1988 classic “Mother,” while a later, particularly brutal fight sequence features Hatebreed’s “I Will Be Heard,” the lead single from their 2002 major-label debut “Perseverance.”
Although not part of official MCU canon, the 2008 film “Punisher: War Zone” famously featured a metal-heavy soundtrack including Slayer, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, and Hatebreed’s cover of Sepultura’s “Refuse / Resist,” making this new usage a fitting nod to the franchise’s history of heavy music.
Breaking Benjamin Premiere New Single
Breaking Benjamin have officially released their new single “Something Wicked” following its live debut over the weekend at the 2026 “Welcome To Rockville” festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. The studio version of the track arrived online today, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
The band’s festival performance also marked the introduction of new drummer Brian Medeiros (ex-RED, Otherwise, etc.) to their lineup. Breaking Benjamin are set to return to the stage this Thursday, May 14th at the “Sonic Temple: Art & Music Festival” in Columbus, Ohio.
Turnstile Premiere New Inside Out Cover
Melodic hardcore band Turnstile have added another cover to their growing catalogue this year, performing in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. During the session, the Baltimore group covered a 1989 track by Inside Out, the Californian hardcore punk band that featured a pre-Rage Against The Machine Zack de la Rocha alongside Vic DiCara (Hare Krishna).
Stellar Circuits Premiere New Single & Lyric Video
Progressive alternative metal band Stellar Circuits have released a new single titled “Spotlight.” The track arrives following the November release of their third studio album “Phantom :: Phoenix,” which came out via Nuclear Blast.
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Heartsick Join Forces With Sapphire Noel
‘Darknucore’ outfit Heartsick confront themes of suicidal ideation and self-love on their new single “My Funeral.” The band collaborated with Sapphire Noel on both the track and its accompanying music video, with frontman Alfonso Civile once again taking on directorial duties for the visual component.
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Show Me The Body Premiere New Single & Music Video
Post-hardcore/noise outfit Show Me The Body have announced their new album “Alone Together” for a July 10th release through Loma Vista Recordings. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared a new Alex Huggins-directed music video for “No God,” the second single released from the record so far. The clip features driver and content creator License.
For the album, Show Me The Body teamed up with producers Klas Åhlund (Robyn, Ghost) and Kenneth Blume III (Geese, Fcukers). A press release for the effort describes “Alone Together” as “not about atmosphere but about direct communication, a call to galvanize ourselves and the people around us.”
Frontman Julian Cashwan Pratt also credited Åhlund with offering key advice during the recording process that helped shape the direction of the album: More…
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Servants Of Sleep Premiere New Single
Taproot vocalist/guitarist Stephen Richards guests on Servants Of Sleep’s newly released single “Outweighing Evil.” The nü-metalcore band have also premiered a music video for the track, directed by Chris “Cralls” Clemente.
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