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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.
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.
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Finnish metal band Lost Society has unveiled their new single 'Is This What You Wanted,' the third track from their upcoming album Hell Is A State Of Mind, set for release on March 6 via Nuclear Blast Records. The song features an emotional anthem with a cinematic intro and raw vocals, accompanied by a music video. Frontman Samy Elbanna shared insights into the track's bittersweet theme of pursuing dreams amid personal sacrifices.
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.
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Loudwire has compiled a list of the 51 best rock and metal albums released in 2025, ranked in order of their release dates. The selection draws from fan polls conducted throughout the year and highlights standout works from both emerging artists and veteran musicians. This roundup celebrates a vibrant year for the genre amid a flood of new releases.
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.
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Metal band Slipknot has released new material on September 5, 2025, adding to the heavy music scene's offerings.
Five rock and metal albums announced this week
Jumanne, 20. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 04:15:43Sevendust announces 15th album 'One' and US tour
Alhamisi, 15. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 10:06:03Lamb of God announces album Into Oblivion and title track
Alhamisi, 8. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 00:24:58Paulo Domic releases single from final album Where Echoes End
Jumatatu, 29. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 17:09:11Get Ready to Rock announces top 30 albums of 2025
Jumapili, 23. Mwezi wa kumi na moja 2025, 04:02:52Arch Enemy parts ways with singer Alissa White-Gluz
Ijumaa, 21. Mwezi wa kumi na moja 2025, 16:53:04Rob Zombie releases new single 'Heathen Days'
Jumatano, 19. Mwezi wa kumi na moja 2025, 16:57:44Lamb of God announces single 'Parasocial Christ' for Friday release
Ijumaa, 14. Mwezi wa kumi na moja 2025, 09:39:11Austra releases 'Chin Up Buttercup' on November 14
Jumatano, 12. Mwezi wa kumi na moja 2025, 16:23:40Poppy announces seventh album 'Empty Hands' and single 'Bruised Sky'