Hail-Oblivion
Hail is the force that you should never go against. Melodic metal frontwomen have been kicking down the doors of stereotype for decades now. This musician is no different. She has the grace of Izzy Hale and the aggression of Hayley Williams. With her latest single, she lays all doubts to rest. This is her latest single, Oblivion. Even the pianos carry distortion, bringing a heaviness and fuzziness which is brilliant for tone. The metal attack is instant after the intro, while Hail sings with the pain and essence that the song requires. It pushes forward from processing the somatic surrealism of losing memory to the ether. As the chorus drips from the bridge, you feel the wave of emotion that she is channelling. The production is note and tone perfect, capitalising on her voice while bringing the chugging guitar wall. The bridge is an instrumental odyssey, a beautiful escape before oblivion strikes again. Harmonics create a choir like effect, a liminal space between earth and the inconceivable. This is a song that Hail will be known for, one of her better vocal performances. In terms of arrangement, she has outdone her previous tracks for the meaning in melodic metal. I would put this as part of the closing sequences in Divergent (2014). From the message to the chaotic undertones that the lyrics carry, this song has it all. This artist has created a pulpit of praise with her single I Can’t Breathe, while Got The Faith and Here She Lies are some underrated monsters. Listen to her songs and follow her for more like this!
BARock-Stell mir keine Fragen
BARock tends to metal like a fireplace. First the sparks fly, then the flames engulf you. Whatever you have known about this artist, throw it out the window. This is a brand of heavy metal you have yearned, yet has been sold away. Don’t depend on the big four. This is his latest powerful single, Stell mir keine Fragen. I usually don’t like translating song titles from their original, but this may be important to the context. Furious frustration and lucid lyric writing are the foundation of this track, so you must know. “Don’t ask me questions” is what the title means, and there was no chance of it. With stellar symphony pieces, BARock creates a piece of contemporary music that challenges those at the top. Each note is tempo perfect, rests within the core of how blistering double bass and riffage comes together. Highlight harmonics echo in the background as well, trailing a beautiful emotion along with the brilliant instrumental virtuosity that brings the track together. The break is unique in itself, the drums and bass almost having an interaction before launching back into the verse. Goosebumps with the metal horns in the sky! You can also listen to singles like Mein kleine, grosse welt and Das Bier in Mir from his singles released in 2021. These are absolute ragers without losing any essence of melodic metal. His particular single would be great in the German movie The Immigration Game (2017). Listen to the talented BARock with us here and follow him for more superb music like this!
Awaiting Abigail-Falling Under
Awaiting Abigail is the essence of metal music that is for the fearless. That is how their approach is as well, bringing some hard hitting sounds with incredible precision and lyricism that makes you dream of more. This is their latest single, Falling Under. The sound that they achieve is powerful. As an indie band, something that seems to fall short quite often is production. Not with Awaiting Abigail. It is the kind of sound that belongs in stadiums and arenas, bringing thousands of metalheads together in unison. The chugging riff is offset with Abigail Hill’s vocals. They are the perfect contrast, bringing a strength and swing to the song that cannot be replicated. She tests her range, while keeping a rhythm section that will leave you wanting more. It is a metal reckoning of epic proportions, and Abigail Hill seems to have found the right mix for creating a whole new layer of metal effect. When the tempo changes to double time, you can find yourself circling the mosh pit of your mind. True power packed performance. Bad Mind, People Pleaser and I Hate You are some other singles that the band has released. They are on the way to stardom, with the kind of effort and detail they put into their music. You can check out their rocking single here and follow Awaiting Abigail for more music like this. The track would be a great fit in Metal Lords (2022). With cool actions sequences and a love for music that permeates in all levels, this band is headed to paradise.
Ebb & Nova - Call Me Queen
The latest single by Ebb & Nova, Call Me Queen, is a compelling evolution in the band’s sonic identity—melding their indie rock roots with the bite of melodic metal to conjure a track that feels both commanding and cinematic. Driven by catchy tight guitar riffs and underscored by the haunting richness of Steven’s cello, the song moves like a dark incantation. Lauren’s vocals rise and fall with emotive clarity, shifting from intimate whispers to soaring proclamations, imbuing the track with both vulnerability and power. The vivid dynamic range of Call Me Queen keeps the listener on edge, while the carefully crafted stereo field makes each instrument breathe with purpose. The percussive work from Pat is punchy yet restrained, giving the track a pulsing heartbeat that never overwhelms the mix. The result is a soundscape reminiscent of gothic rock, with hints of Evanescence and Lacuna Coil, yet undeniably anchored in the Ebb & Nova flavour of authenticity. This song wouldn’t feel out of place echoing through the forests and spellbound realms of modern dark fantasy. Its tone fits seamlessly into productions like The Witcher or The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself, where witches, curses, and tangled destinies take center stage. There’s a theatrical defiance in Call Me Queen that calls for a visual pairing—something shadowy, fierce, and female-led. Firmly rooted in the indie music scene, Ebb & Nova continues to grow their identity with intention and grace. Hailing from northern Maryland, the band’s bond as four close friends gives their music an organic cohesion. With a past that includes opening for Good Charlotte and Gin Blossoms, and performing at major festivals like Light City Baltimore and Sandjam Fest, they’ve steadily carved out a space for their unique genre fusion. Call Me Queen feels like both a battle cry and a bold new chapter.