DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Celebrate Babylon’s Success with the Release of “Beyond The End Of Time” Video
With the album Babylon now out for just over a month, DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG can celebrate not only impressive chart positions in several countries, but also a wave of acclaim from both fans and the international music press. Among the album’s many...
DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT Ignite Revolution With “The Only Good Dictator Is A Dead Dictator”
DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT has released their new single “The Only Good Dictator Is a Dead Dictator” via Armalyte Industries. The Portland-based industrial outfit returns with one of their most ferocious and politically charged tracks to date, blending crushing...
Blackened Thrash Visionaries MALEFIC Unveil New Single, “It Haunts”, And Debut Album Impermanence
Atlanta blackened thrash visionaries MALEFIC have unveiled their first single, "It Haunts", and are set to unleash their debut album, Impermanence, via Terminus Hate City on February 13th, 2026. “It Haunts” introduces the band with their signature intricate harmonies...
Melodic Metal Band RED SANDS Announce New EP Evocations
Independent melodic metal band RED SANDS have announced the release of their highly anticipated EP Evocations, arriving worldwide on January 30, 2026. The record captures the group’s evolution into a symphonic, emotionally charged sound that merges power, melody,...
Blackened Thrash Visionaries MALEFIC Unveil New Single, “It Haunts”, And Debut Album Impermanence
Atlanta blackened thrash visionaries MALEFIC have unveiled their first single, "It Haunts", and are set to unleash their debut album, Impermanence, via Terminus Hate City on February 13th, 2026. “It Haunts” introduces the band with their signature intricate harmonies...
Brutal Surf-Death Metal Band STILLBIRTH Release New Single, “Trapped In Darkness”, Alongside Concept Album Survival Protocol
German brutal-surf-death-party metal band STILLBIRTH spin a tale of ferocity and despair with their latest single, "Trapped In Darkness", off of their new concept album, Survival Protocol. Survival Protocol is out now via rising metal label Reigning...
Fail To Prepare…
Whether preparing to launch a new release, embark on a tour or simply manage the daily admin of music promotion, staying organized assists immensely in terms of both sailing through the workload and increasing the success of your efforts. Across the C Squared blog,...
ACIDOSIS Releases New Single “They Live”, Announces Upcoming Album Arrival
Today, Miami-born and Los Angeles-based metal band ACIDOSIS drops "They Live", the first single from their upcoming full-length album Arrival, arriving March 27, 2026. Originally written by Ben Katzman in high school and now re-recorded with the full force of the...
IRON SAVIOR: New Single “Fame” Out Now!
Hamburg’s power metal masters IRON SAVIOR return with a blazing new single: “Fame”, their take on the iconic 80s anthem by Irene Cara! With roaring guitars, soaring vocals and a cinematic sense of grandeur, “Fame” perfectly captures the...
AGENBITE MISERY Release “A Charitable View of Temporary Insanity”
Experimental metal trio AGENBITE MISERY have released “A Charitable View of Temporary Insanity,” the latest track from their forthcoming debut album Remorse of Consciousness, due out February 6, 2026. Serving as the emotional centerpiece of the record’s first...
PALE HORSE RITUAL Challenge Dogma with New Single “Holy Lies”
Canadian heavy psych doomers PALE HORSE RITUAL return with “Holy Lies”, the latest single from their forthcoming album Diabolic Formation, arriving November 28 through Black Throne Productions. Bold and unflinching, the song pulls no punches as it confronts...
Symphonic Metal Band ATAVISTIA Summon A Storm With Their New Single, “The Atavistic Forest (Reforged)”, And Announce Upcoming Album The Winter Way (Reforged)
Symphonic melodeath storytellers ATAVISTIA are set to return with The Winter Way (Reforged), a magnificent re-recording of their 2020 album, on December 12 via Blood Blast Distribution. Lead single “The Atavistic Forest (Reforged)” roars straight into the first...
INDUCTION Release Title Track And Video “Love Kills” From Upcoming Studio Album Love Kills! Out February 6 via Reigning Phoenix Music
Dominik Gusch (bass), Justus Sahlman (guitars), Markus “Maks” Felber (drums), Gabriele Gozzi (vocals), Tim Kanoa Hansen (guitars)Photo credit: FranzSchepers Power metal visionaries INDUCTION continue their unstoppable rise with the release of the...
Don’t Be Afraid Of Change
Taking a holistic approach is something that has been widely discussed over this series of blog posts. So, why does it keep popping up? Because it is vital in the modern digital age of music promotion. The rate of change not only across the music scene but in the...
Extreme Ensemble DER ROTE MILAN To Unveil Verlust, “Aus der Finsternis” Out Now
Enveloped in shadow, German sextet DER ROTE MILAN create intense, melodic, riff-driven sounds inspired by nature, historical wars in Central Europe, anti-religion and inner conflict. The band explore a strange sense of beauty that emerges from despair through the...
Progressive Act HUMANNESS TEST Releases “Cadence,” a Stirring Tribute to the Timeless Power of Music
Progressive heavy outfit HUMANNESS TEST has released a new single titled “Cadence,” a moving and powerful track that pays homage to the enduring influence of music. This emotionally resonant song reflects on how music shapes our memories, offers comfort in...
PROFANE ELEGY Declares Defiance with New Single “I Am”
Independent black metal force PROFANE ELEGY returns with their latest single, “I Am,” a blistering anthem of rebellion and self-assertion that challenges both divine authority and human limitation. Emerging from the underground in 2023, PROFANE ELEGY began as a...
Blackened Metalpunk Quartet BASTARD CRÖSS Unveil “Behead the Priest” Ahead Of New Album Crossripper
Devasting and brutal, "Behead The Priest" is the latest blood-soaked single to land from blackened metalpunk act BASTARD CRÖSS. Their forthcoming album, Crossripper, explores a shadowy array of themes from horror movies to violence in religious...
Folk Metal Duo FORGOTTEN SHRINE Unveil “Terror! At The Ballroom”
Folk metal ensemble FORGOTTEN SHRINE, comprised of Josh Alexander and Sofia Frasz (EXILED HOPE), cordially invite you to a masked ball with a twist - you might not make it out alive. Heavy riffs are joined with traditional folk instruments in their catchy...
Keeping Up Appearances
Following on from last week's post, "Keeping It Reel", this article looks at other ways video content can be used to promote your music and why you should make use of all visual features on streaming and social platforms. This blog also looks at the importance of...
EMBERS OF DAWN Releases “Eden Unknown,” a Dark Reflection on Emotional Disconnection in a Hyperconnected World
Emerging from the shadows with ferocious intent, EMBERS OF DAWN delivers their most intense and emotionally charged track yet with “Eden Unknown.” The single marks the band’s first release from their forthcoming debut album, and showcases the group’s evolution into a...
CLOCKTOWERS Unleash Hypnotic New Single “Bend the Snake” from Upcoming Album Genesis
Rising modern rock outfit CLOCKTOWERS returns with their electrifying new single, “Bend the Snake,” a hypnotic and emotionally charged track from their forthcoming album Genesis. Blending metal’s modern edge with the soul of 70s rock, CLOCKTOWERS continues to...
Edge of Paradise Unveil Cinematic Cover of “Requiem for a Dream” — Original Theme by Clint Mansell (Lux Aeterna)
International cinematic rock band EDGE OF PARADISE have released their powerful reimagining of the iconic Requiem for a Dream theme. Known for fusing soaring vocals, heavy riffs, and immersive soundscapes, the band takes the haunting score into...
METAL ALLEGIANCE Announces Show At Anaheim House Of Blues, Alongside TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SLAYER, SEPULTURA Members
Illustrious metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE, comprised of core members David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA), Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT), and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER), are proud to announce their annual return to Anaheim, CA at the House Of...