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New music Friday features One Direction solo returns and more
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This week's New Music Friday on January 23, 2026, brings major releases from former One Direction members Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson, alongside returns from Arctic Monkeys and Megadeth. Styles drops single 'Aperture' from his upcoming fourth solo album, while Tomlinson releases his third LP 'How Did I Get Here?' with focus track 'Imposter'. Other highlights include Arctic Monkeys' contribution to a War Child benefit compilation and Megadeth's self-titled final album.
The stoner and doom metal band Sleep has released its first new music in eight years along with plans for a North American tour this fall.
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Metal band Prong has released a live version of their classic song "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck" as a single and accompanying video. The track is featured on their upcoming live album Live And Uncleansed. Frontman Tommy Victor described the performance as raw and energetic.
German rock/metal trio The Hirsch Effekt has unveiled a new music video for their single 'Das Nachsehen,' the second track from their upcoming album Der Brauch. The album, a follow-up to 2023's Urian, is set for release on January 30, 2026, via Long Branch Records. Vocalist Nils Wittrock shares insights into the song's themes of interpersonal conflict and modern isolation.
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British metal band Sylosis has revealed details for their upcoming seventh studio album, 'The New Flesh', set for release on February 20, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records. The announcement includes the release of the title track as the first single, accompanied by an official music video. This follows their 2023 album 'A Sign Of Things To Come' after extensive touring.
Poppy has revealed details of her seventh studio album, 'Empty Hands', set for release on January 23, 2026, via Sumerian Records. The Los Angeles-based artist accompanied the announcement with the new single 'Bruised Sky', a heavy track featuring her signature vocal range from melodic highs to death metal growls. Produced by longtime collaborator Jordan Fish, the single arrives alongside a dystopian music video.
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London-based metal band Urne has unveiled a new music video for their single 'The Spirit, Alive,' the third track from their upcoming album Setting Fire To The Sky. The release coincides with Bonfire Night, emphasizing themes of hope and resilience. The album is slated for January 30, 2026, via Spinefarm Records.
Lost Society releases new single 'Is This What You Wanted'
January 23, 2026 10:05Five rock and metal albums announced this week
January 20, 2026 04:15Sevendust announces 15th album 'One' and US tour
January 15, 2026 10:06Lamb of God announces album Into Oblivion and title track
January 08, 2026 00:24Paulo Domic releases single from final album Where Echoes End
November 24, 2025 11:10Loudwire publishes list of 51 best rock and metal albums of 2025
November 23, 2025 04:02Arch Enemy parts ways with singer Alissa White-Gluz
November 21, 2025 16:53Rob Zombie releases new single 'Heathen Days'
November 19, 2025 16:57Lamb of God announces single 'Parasocial Christ' for Friday release
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