Media Monarchy plays Melvins x Napalm Death, Michael Monroe, Hoaxed and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for March 2, 2026. ♬
Black Sabbath – “Supernaut” (Vinyl)
‘Vol. 4’
Rhino/Warner Bros. – Aug. 5, 2016
*Black Sabbath – “Supernaut” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUb0QaDjP78 // https://www.discogs.com/release/8867510-Black-Sabbath-Black-Sabbath-Vol-4 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vol._4_(Black_Sabbath_album) // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernaut_(song) // ‘Vol. 4’ was the first album by Black Sabbath not produced by Rodger Bain; guitarist Tony Iommi assumed production duties. “It’s the first album we’ve produced ourselves,” said vocalist Ozzy Osbourne in 1972. “It was great to work in an American studio.” This song was covered by Ministry side project 1000 Homo DJs in 1990. Gifted by Ammon!*
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Shinedown – “Safe And Sound”
‘EI8HT’
Atlantic Records – May 29, 2026
*Shinedown – “Safe And Sound” https://youtu.be/6Jwoiy1Z6hI // https://shinedown.lnk.to/EI8HT // From ‘EI8HT,’ the upcoming album by Shinedown, due on May 29th via Atlantic Records.*
A Place To Bury Strangers – “Everyone’s The Same”
‘Rare And Deadly’
Dedstrange – April 3, 2026
*A Place To Bury Strangers – “Everyone’s The Same” https://youtu.be/uqSi–vDvDM // https://ffm.to/everyonesthesame // The lead single to preview ‘Rare And Deadly,’ the upcoming album of demos, B-sides and abandoned experiments by NYC-based rock band, A Place To Bury Strangers. Due on April 3rd via Dedstrange.*
Melvins x Napalm Death – “Tossing Coins Into The Fountain Of Fuck”
‘Savage Imperial Death March’
Ipecac Recordings – April 10, 2026
*Melvins x Napalm Death – “Tossing Coins Into The Fountain Of Fuck” https://melvinsofficial.bandcamp.com/track/tossing-coins-into-the-fountain-of-fuck // From ‘Savage Imperial Death March,’ the upcoming collaborative album by Melvins and Napalm Death, due on April 10th via Ipecac Recordings.*
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Michael Monroe – “Black Cadillac”
‘Outerstellar’
Silver Lining Music – February 20, 2026
*Michael Monroe – “Black Cadillac” https://youtu.be/FHq6A56FoHI // https://michaelmonroe.com/web/ // From ‘Outerstellar,’ the just-released album by Finnish rock star, Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks). Available now via Silver Lining Music.*
Iguana Death Cult – “I Like It, Its Nice”
‘Guns Out’
Greenway Records – April 10, 2026
*Iguana Death Cult – “I Like It, Its Nice” https://iguanadeathcult.bandcamp.com/track/i-like-it-its-nice // https://iguanadeathcult.com/usa/ // The lead single to preview ‘Guns Out,’ the upcoming album by Netherlands rock band, Iguana Death Cult. Due on April 10th via Greenway Records.*
Hoaxed – “Where the Seas Fall Silent”
‘Death Knocks’
Relapse Records – February 13, 2026
*Hoaxed – “Where the Seas Fall Silent” https://hoaxed.bandcamp.com/track/where-the-seas-fall-silent // https://www.hoaxedband.com // From ‘Death Knocks,’ the just-released album by Portland dark metal band, Hoaxed. Available now via Relapse Records.*
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Young The Giant – “Different Kind Of Love”
‘Victory Garden’
Fearless Records – May 1, 2026
*Young The Giant – “Different Kind Of Love” https://youngthegiant.bandcamp.com/track/different-kind-of-love-2 // https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/young-the-giant // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_the_Giant // The lead single to preview ‘Victory Garden,’ the upcoming sixth album by California indie-rock band, Young The Giant. Due on May 1st via Fearless Records.*
Poor Bambi – “Let Me Speak”
‘Skyscrapers Soaring, Yet We’re Drowning’
Apollon Records – February 6, 2026
*Poor Bambi – “Let Me Speak” https://youtu.be/kGQQzvpoqU0 // https://poorbambi.com/home // Here’s another track from ‘Skyscrapers Soaring, Yet We’re Drowning,’ the just-released album by Norwegian rock band, Poor Bambi. Available now via Apollon Records.*
Naked Lungs – “Glitter”
Digital Single
Naked Lungs – February 19, 2026
*Naked Lungs – “Glitter” https://youtu.be/dQiUsicXPvw // https://open.spotify.com/artist/55JCn3mnNR7NQ9AfEaVTCF // Here’s the first new music by Irish rock band, Naked Lungs, since 2023 – available now via the artist.*
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Lizzie Reid – “Sweet Relief” (w/Hamish Hawk)
‘Undoing’ (EP)
Lizzie Reid – April 17, 2026
*Lizzie Reid – “Sweet Relief” (w/Hamish Hawk) https://youtu.be/5-q1paTq5FI // https://linktr.ee/lizziereidmusic // From ‘Undoing,’ the upcoming EP by Glasgow-based singer-songwriter, Lizzie Reid. Due on April 17th as an independent release via the artist.*
Station Model Violence – “Leisure”
‘Station Model Violence’
Static Shock Records – February 27, 2026
*Station Model Violence – “Leisure” https://staticshockrecords.bandcamp.com/track/leisure // From the just-released self-titled album by Australian krautrock band, Station Model Violence, available now via Static Shock Records.*
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PONY – “Sunny Something”
‘Clearly Cursed’
Take This To Heart Records – February 13, 2026
*PONY – “Sunny Something” https://ponyband.bandcamp.com/track/sunny-something // https://takethistoheartrecords.store/collections/pony // From ‘Clearly Cursed,’ the just-released album by Toronto grunge pop project, PONY. Available now via Take This To Heart Records.*
The Fake Friends – “The Way She Goes”
‘Let’s Not Overthink This’
Stomp Records – February 13, 2026
*The Fake Friends – “The Way She Goes” https://thefakefriends.bandcamp.com/track/the-way-she-goes // From ‘Let’s Not Overthink This,’ the just-released debut album by Montreal punk band, The Fake Friends. Available now via Stomp Records.*