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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.
Rock and metal fans have five new albums to anticipate following announcements from January 19 to 22, 2026. The releases include works from established acts like Exodus and Sevendust, alongside emerging talents, with dates set from March through June. Several bands have shared opening tracks to build excitement.
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Grammy-nominated metal band Sevendust has revealed details of their 15th studio album, 'One,' set for release on May 1, 2026, via Napalm Records. The album features ten tracks blending their signature sound with emotional depth. Alongside the announcement, the band unveiled a headline US tour starting April 16, 2026, with support from Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline.
Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy has announced its split with frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz after 11 years together. White-Gluz, who joined in 2014, is launching a solo career and released her debut single 'The Room Where She Died' on the same day. Both parties expressed gratitude and hinted at future projects in 2026.
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Rob Zombie has unveiled his latest single, 'Heathen Days,' the second track from his upcoming eighth studio album, The Great Satan. The hard-hitting industrial-metal song comes accompanied by a music video directed by Zombie himself. The album is set for release on February 27, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records.
Metal band Vianova dropped new music on September 5, 2025, joining other acts in a significant New Music Friday event. Coverage appeared in specialized music news sources.