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KING 810 Releases โ€œK8: RUSTBELT NU METAL 3,โ€ Marking Their Eighth Full-Length Album

KING 810 has officially released their eighth studio album, โ€œK8: RUSTBELT NU METAL 3,โ€ continuing their evolution within the heavy music landscape.

The arrival of a new release marks a significant milestone for the band, carrying a strong emotional weight that reflects both their journey and the experiences behind the music. While difficult to define in a single sentiment, the album represents a culmination of personal expression shaped by the bandโ€™s ongoing creative path.

Described as one of their most emotionally driven records to date, โ€œK8: RUSTBELT NU METAL 3โ€ leans heavily into themes rooted in lived experience. The material explores deeply personal territory, offering a raw and introspective perspective that aligns with the current cultural and social climate.

Releases of this magnitude often carry an unspoken intensity, and this one is no exception. The project stands as one of the bandโ€™s most emotionally resonant works to date, pushing further into deeply personal territory while maintaining the confrontational and unfiltered energy that defines KING 810โ€™s identity.

A Record Rooted in Reality

โ€œK8: RUSTBELT NU METAL 3โ€ is built on authenticity. Across eight tracks, the album explores themes drawn directly from real-life experiences, giving the record a grounded and visceral edge. The emotional core of the project feels particularly aligned with the current climateโ€”unpredictable, heavy, and deeply human.

Rather than abstract storytelling, the album leans into firsthand perspective, reinforcing the bandโ€™s reputation for crafting music that feels immediate and unfiltered. That realism becomes both a strength and a weight, shaping the tone of the entire release.

Physical Editions and Availability

Fans looking to own a piece of the release can purchase physical formats, including:

  • CD Edition โ€“ $10
  • Glitter Vinyl LP โ€“ $25

These editions offer a tangible extension of the albumโ€™s aesthetic and sonic identity.

Beyond the Release

The album arrives alongside continued momentum for the band, including the track โ€œBlood of the Covenantโ€ and upcoming live appearances such as Inkcarceration, where audiences can expect to experience the new material in a live setting.

โ€œK8: RUSTBELT NU METAL 3โ€ stands as a defining moment in KING 810โ€™s catalogโ€”an album that doesnโ€™t just present music, but documents a state of being shaped by real events, raw emotion, and the world surrounding it.

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High Society: Breaking the Mold and Building a Home for the Outsiders

What began as a tongue-in-cheek name has grown into a statement of intent. High Society sounds like velvet ropes and exclusivity โ€” but that irony is the point. The phrase typically signals status and hierarchy. Here, itโ€™s been reclaimed and rewired into something loud, chaotic, and radically inclusive.

This isnโ€™t luxury. Itโ€™s belonging through shared energy.

From early high school bands to the fully realized force that is HIGHSOCIETY, music was never treated as a hobby waiting to become serious. There has always been a sense of inevitability โ€” not mystical, but undeniable. A calling that refused to fade. HIGHSOCIETY didnโ€™t create that mission. It clarified it.

There wasnโ€™t a dramatic cultural flashpoint that forced the project into existence. Instead, it emerged from absence โ€” from the realization that the exact fusion of heaviness, melody, chaos, and catharsis envisioned simply didnโ€™t exist in the way it should. So it had to be built.

At its core, HIGHSOCIETY is about breaking boundaries โ€” sonic, emotional, and cultural. The aggression is real, but it isnโ€™t meant to punish. Itโ€™s designed to electrify. To be addictive. Rock and metal influences crash into modern production, creating a collision that feels nostalgic and futuristic at the same time.

The balance between melody and brutality isnโ€™t decorative โ€” itโ€™s structural. Too heavy without contrast, and the impact dulls. Too melodic without edge, and the danger evaporates. HIGHSOCIETY thrives in that friction, refusing to stay confined to a single lane. This is resistance โ€” not political sloganeering, but creative defiance. A refusal to chase trends or compress identity into algorithm-friendly boxes.

Lyrically, the project expands beyond one voice. With featured artists contributing their own perspectives, HIGHSOCIETY becomes a mosaic of lived experience, mental health struggles, relationship tension, and social observation. Some tracks turn inward. Others look outward. Together, they form something expansive rather than insular โ€” a collective expression rather than a singular diary.

Sometimes the intensity borders on theatrical โ€” and thatโ€™s intentional. When a line like โ€œitโ€™s time to motherfucking rageโ€ erupts during โ€œBREAK,โ€ itโ€™s so over-the-top that it becomes perfect. HIGHSOCIETY understands that chaos can be exhilarating when delivered with conviction.

The partnership with FiXT only sharpened that edge. During the creation of DATAMOSH, there was encouragement to push further โ€” to evolve, to collaborate bigger, to lean harder into the guitar-driven aggression. Rather than limiting creative freedom, the label amplified it. The result was an album shaped by expansion, not compromise.

Technology plays a vital role in shaping the emotional landscape. Distortion, glitching, and cyberpunk textures arenโ€™t aesthetic flourishes โ€” they are part of the language. They reinforce the atmosphere and deepen the impact. Yet production remains a tool, not the destination. Songwriting comes first. If the polish overshadows the message, something has gone wrong.

On stage, everything intensifies. The live experience isnโ€™t a replay of the record โ€” itโ€™s an escalation. Heavier drops. Custom edits. Unpredictable shifts. The goal is overwhelming energy โ€” the kind that leaves a crowd sweaty, exhausted, and unwilling to let the moment end. But even in its most chaotic form, the performance is anchored in discipline. Chaos without structure collapses. HIGHSOCIETY knows the difference.

Success isnโ€™t defined by streams or metrics. Itโ€™s measured in fulfillment โ€” in the studio, on stage, and in the connections formed with listeners who feel seen within the noise. Evolution, not perfection, drives the future. Perfection is a myth that kills creativity. Forward motion keeps it alive.

As HIGHSOCIETY leans further into electronic textures while maintaining its metalcore and nu-metal foundation, the next chapter promises even more collision โ€” built for festival stages without sacrificing weight. The message remains simple and unwavering: you donโ€™t have to fit the mold handed to you. Being different is leverage.

Beneath the distortion, beneath the glitch and breakdowns, thereโ€™s authenticity. Everything is built from belief. It isnโ€™t designed for everyone โ€” and it doesnโ€™t need to be.

But for those who feel it, the invitation stands.

The club is open.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ KING 810 DROP NEW SINGLE โ€œI DONโ€™T MINDโ€ AHEAD OF RUSTBELT NUMETAL 2

Flint, Michiganโ€™s most notorious heavy outfit King 810 have unleashed their latest single โ€œI Donโ€™t Mindโ€, another brutal preview of their upcoming record Rustbelt Numetal 2, set for release on October 31, 2025.

๐Ÿฉธ Raw Violence Meets Vulnerability

โ€œI Donโ€™t Mindโ€ continues King 810โ€™s uncompromising tradition of fusing crushing nu-metal riffs with David Gunnโ€™s visceral, narrative-driven vocal delivery. The track balances moments of raw aggression with hauntingly melodic undertones, showing once again why the band is both feared and revered within the modern metal scene.

๐Ÿญ Forged in the Rustbelt

Like its predecessor, Rustbelt Numetal 2 was recorded in a single day in front of a live studio audience of just 45 people, capturing the unfiltered chaos, immediacy, and street-born energy that defines King 810. The new record promises to dive even deeper into the bandโ€™s gritty storytelling and industrial Midwest atmosphere, amplifying their reputation as one of the most dangerous and authentic acts in heavy music.

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๐ŸŽง๐ŸŽถ Machines Vs Monsters Tour: First Show SOLD OUT, Others Selling Fast! ๐ŸŽง

The Machines Vs Monsters tour is off to an explosive start with the first show completely SOLD OUT, and tickets for the remaining dates are flying! Don’t miss your chance to catch this incredible lineup.

North American Dates:

  • May 30: Minneapolis MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis – SOLD OUT!
  • May 31: Davenport IA – Capitol Theatre – TICKETS
  • Jun 1: Grand Rapids MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe – TICKETS
  • Jun 3: Indianapolis IN – Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre – TICKETS
  • Jun 4: Ft Wayne IN – Clyde Theatre – TICKETS
  • Jun 5: Wheeling WV – Capitol Theatre – TICKETS
  • Jun 7: Wallingford CT – The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theater – TICKETS
  • Jun 8: Buffalo NY – Buffalo Riverworks – TICKETS
  • Jun 9: Toronto ON – History – TICKETS
  • Jun 10: Montreal QC – Mtelus – TICKETS
  • Jun 11: Hampton NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom – TICKETS
  • Jun 12: Allentown PA – Archer Music Hall – TICKETS
  • Jun 14: Myrtle Beach SC – House Of Blues – TICKETS
  • Jun 15: Raleigh NC – The Ritz – TICKETS
  • Jun 17: Kansas City MO – Grinders – TICKETS
  • Jun 18: Oklahoma City OK – The Criterion – TICKETS

Grab your tickets for North American dates here.

VIP Packages:

Elevate your concert experience with exclusive VIP packages:

  • Machines Vs Monsters Edsel Mic Ultimate VIP
  • Machines Vs Monsters VIP After Show Hang

Get your VIP packages here.

European Summer Tour Dates:

Catch them across Europe this summer!

  • Jul 26: Belgrade, Serbia – Hangar Luka Beograd^ – TICKETS
  • Jul 27: Plovdiv, BG – Hills Of Rock Festival^ – TICKETS
  • Jul 29: Budapest, Hungary – Durer Kent^ – TICKETS
  • Jul 30: Dresden, DE – Alter Schlachthof^ – TICKETS
  • Aug 2: Kosice, Slovakia – Collosseum^ – TICKETS
  • Aug 5: Vienna, Austria – Simm City^# – TICKETS
  • Aug 6: Jaromer, Czech Republic – Brutal Assault Festival^ – TICKETS
  • Aug 7: Saarbrucken, DE – The Garage^# – TICKETS
  • Aug 10: Kortrijk, Belgium – Alcatraz Festival^ – TICKETS
  • Aug 12: Bern, Switzerland – Bierhubeli^* – TICKETS
  • Aug 13: Bochum, DE – Zeche^ – TICKETS
  • Aug 14: Sulingen, DE – Reload Festival^ – TICKETS

^w/Static-X #w/Wednesday13 *w/Drowning Pool

Get your tickets for European dates here.

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SICKSENSE Unleashes New Single โ€˜Follow Meโ€™ ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ”ฅ

New Album Cross Me Twice Drops March 28th + U.S. Summer Tour Announced! ๐ŸŽธ

The countdown is officially on! Phoenix-based nu-metal powerhouse SICKSENSE is gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated debut full-length album, Cross Me Twice, arriving March 28th via Earache Records. As the final taste before the albumโ€™s drop, the band has just unveiled their electrifying new single, โ€œFollow Meโ€, a track packed with raw emotion, crushing riffs, and anthemic melodies.

๐Ÿ”Š Stream “Follow Me”: https://earache.lnk.to/FollowMe
๐ŸŽฅ Watch the “Follow Me” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht1VWbWfods
๐Ÿ’ฟ Pre-Order Cross Me Twice: http://tinyurl.com/SicksenseStoreUS

๐ŸŽค SICKSENSE on โ€œFollow Meโ€

Co-vocalist Killer V shares the deep meaning behind the track:

โ€œโ€˜Follow Meโ€™ is about two people being together at the wrong place at the wrong time in that point of their lives. Itโ€™s a story of realizing and acknowledging that they just aren’t meant to be together. It doesnโ€™t mean theyโ€™re bad people, they just arenโ€™t right for each other.

Weโ€™re all flawed, weโ€™ve all done or said things we regret. Growth comes from learning from our mistakes, recognizing when weโ€™re wrong, and moving forward.

I love that this is the final track on Cross Me Twice. It doesnโ€™t leave on a positive or negative noteโ€”it leaves the future open with possibilities, just like our journey as a band.โ€

๐Ÿ”ฅ Cross Me Twice โ€“ Out March 28th!

๐Ÿ’ฟ Tracklist:
1๏ธโƒฃ Sellout
2๏ธโƒฃ Wildfires
3๏ธโƒฃ Throwback
4๏ธโƒฃ Fever Dream
5๏ธโƒฃ Invisible
6๏ธโƒฃ On Repeat
7๏ธโƒฃ Masquerade Parade
8๏ธโƒฃ In This Carousel
9๏ธโƒฃ Here Come All The Memories
๐Ÿ”Ÿ Follow Me

From the creative minds of Vicky “Killer V” Psarakis (ex-The Agonist) and Rob The Ripper (Stuck Mojo), SICKSENSE is redefining nu-metal with a fresh, high-energy approach. Featuring Agent Phil (guitar), The Gothfather (bass), and Smokin’ J (drums), the band fuses nu-metal, metalcore, and electronic elements to create a genre-defying sound.

๐ŸŽต Listen to previous singles: Wildfires, On Repeat, Masquerade Parade, and In This Carousel.

Killer V on Cross Me Twice:

โ€œCross Me Twice takes listeners on an emotional rollercoaster. Weโ€™ve evolved from our traditional nu-metal roots by incorporating modern metal and electronic elements. The heavy parts got heavier, the soft parts got softer, and the catchy parts got catchier.

We faced challenges while making this album, parting ways with former members and bringing in new ones. Those struggles inspired the lyrics, making this our most personal and powerful record yet.

Working with producer Joey Doherty elevated the recordโ€™s sound to the next level, and we believe this will be one of the best-sounding albums of 2025. We poured our hearts into this, and we hope it resonates with our fans just as much as it does with us.โ€

๐ŸŽธ SICKSENSE Joins THE UNION UNDERGROUND, SPINESHANK & ADEMA on U.S. Summer Tour

SICKSENSE will hit the road this summer for a massive U.S. tour alongside THE UNION UNDERGROUND, SPINESHANK, and ADEMA. Tickets are available now!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Get tickets: https://linktr.ee/sickXsense

๐Ÿ“… SICKSENSE 2025 U.S. Tour Dates:
๐Ÿ“ July 10 โ€“ Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
๐Ÿ“ July 11 โ€“ Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
๐Ÿ“ July 12 โ€“ San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box
๐Ÿ“ July 13 โ€“ Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
๐Ÿ“ July 15 โ€“ Dallas, TX @ The Grenada Theater
๐Ÿ“ July 16 โ€“ Fayetteville, AR @ JJ’s Live
๐Ÿ“ July 19 โ€“ Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration Festival
๐Ÿ“ July 20 โ€“ Belvidere, IL @ The Apollo Theater AC
๐Ÿ“ July 22 โ€“ Joliet, IL @ The Forge
๐Ÿ“ July 24 โ€“ Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt
๐Ÿ“ July 25 โ€“ Green Bay, WI @ Epic Event Center
๐Ÿ“ July 26 โ€“ Turtle Creek, WI @ St. Croix Casino
๐Ÿ“ July 27 โ€“ Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
๐Ÿ“ July 29 โ€“ Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
๐Ÿ“ July 31 โ€“ Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater
๐Ÿ“ Aug 1 โ€“ Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
๐Ÿ“ Sept 18 โ€“ Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival

๐Ÿค˜ About SICKSENSE

SICKSENSE has rapidly risen to prominence, building a devoted fanbaseโ€”known as the โ€œDeli-boosโ€โ€”through their high-energy performances, engaging online presence, and genre-bending sound.

Following their EPs ‘Kings Today’ and ‘Fools Tomorrow’, the band has garnered praise from TankTheTech, Spotifyโ€™s Alternative Metal & New Nรผ playlists, and comparisons to Slipknot, Evanescence, and Limp Bizkit.

With Cross Me Twice, SICKSENSE is pushing nu-metal into the future, blending elements of metalcore, progressive metal, and power metal to create a modern sound that fans of both classic and contemporary metal will love.


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Arimea Releases Music Video for ‘Orchid Street’

Oxford-based nu-metal band Arimea has unveiled the official music video for their latest single, Orchid Street, the title track from their debut EP, which is now available.

Drummer Richard Stedman reflects on the track’s personal significance:
“‘Orchid Street’ feels like coming home. Musically, itโ€™s a place Iโ€™ve sought for years, navigating countless genres and styles without losing our unique voice. For me, it encapsulates my childhood memories but reshaped for the real worldโ€”authentic, emotionally raw, and confident in its identity.”

Watch the official music video for ‘Orchid Street’:

A Fresh Take on Nu-Metal
The Orchid Street EP showcases Arimea’s refreshingly raw nu-metal styleโ€”a nostalgic yet innovative record. Bassist Joe Landles describes the bandโ€™s creative evolution:
“Sharing something that feels authentically us is incredibly powerful. With previous releases, we played it safe, sticking to conventions. But this EP breaks boundaries, showing weโ€™re unafraid to take risks. We want listeners to instantly recognize Arimea when they hear us, not just blend into the alternative or metal scene.”

Blending elements from the early 2000s nu-metal greats like Flyleaf, P.O.D., Deftones, and Mudvayne, Arimea injects their sound with modern alt-metal dynamics, progressive touches, and even hints of hardcore and hip-hop. Drawing inspiration from bands like Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, and Linkin Park, Arimeaโ€™s Orchid Street EP delivers a sound thatโ€™s equal parts nostalgic and groundbreaking.

From Humble Beginnings to Post-Pandemic Charge
Formed in the aftermath of the pandemic, Arimea worked with acclaimed producer MACHINE, whose portfolio includes heavyweights like Suicide Silence, Coal Chamber, and Lamb of God, to refine their distinctive sound.

Stream the EP, Orchid Street, and explore the full tracklist:

  1. Deliver Me
  2. Leash
  3. Orchid Street
  4. Liminal
  5. Golden Hour

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Unmasking the Enigma: A Journey from Shadows to Sonic Revolution

In the heart of the music scene, there exists a force beyond mere melody and rhythm.

Cultus Black, a name whispered in awe, transcends the ordinary confines of a band. They are a collective, a movement, where fans, collaborators, and artisans unite under a cloak of anonymity, allowing their art to resound with primal, unfiltered truth.

For the enigmatic figures behind Cultus Black, music was not merely a passion but a lifeline amidst the tumultuous currents of adolescence. In the shadows of societal misunderstanding, the likes of Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson became beacons of empowerment, guiding this solitary soul towards a destiny woven in sonic rebellion. It was in the electric fervor of Nine Inch Nails and Slipknot concerts that the flames of purpose were ignited, birthing a relentless desire to sculpt music that pierces the soul.

The naming of Cultus Black was not born of lofty deliberation but rather an instinctual resonance with the essence of their existence. Genre labels pale in comparison to the raw authenticity pulsating within their compositions, drawn from the crucible of personal triumphs and tribulations.

In the sanctum of creation, solitude becomes a sacred refuge, where ambient melodies and the whispered verses of poets serve as muses for the bard of Cultus Black. Yet, amidst the solitude, a revelation struck like lightning in the darkness of high school corridors, revealing the transformative power of music to elevate and unite.

Collaboration, a cornerstone of their creed, heralds a new era of artistic symbiosis, where egos dissolve in service to the greater symphony of creation. Despite dalliances with various projects, Cultus Black remains the lodestar guiding their journey through the tempest of creative expression.

Adversity, a crucible of resilience, forged an unshakable belief in the potency of their artistry, propelling them towards greater heights. Through the eyes of their fans, music becomes a vessel for personal metamorphosis, a testament to the indelible impact of their sonic alchemy.

Though mastery eludes their grasp, the echoes of NIN, Deftones, and Slipknot reverberate within their souls, guiding their hand in the creation of sonic tapestries. Yet, it is the ethereal specter of David Bowie that imbues their artistry with an ineffable allure, a beacon of boundless creativity.

With each lyric, Cultus Black invites listeners on a journey of introspection, weaving a tapestry of emotions that transcend the boundaries of comprehension. Despite the rigors of touring life, the communion with their audience remains an irreplaceable source of solace and fulfillment.

In the crucible of their success, Cultus Black remains steadfast in their commitment to uplift their community, offering guidance and support to burgeoning talents. With eyes set on conquest, their long-term ambition knows no bounds, as they prepare to unveil thrilling collaborations and embark on a transformative tour.

To all who seek enlightenment in the shadows of their soundscapes, Cultus Black beckons. Stay attuned to their cryptic communiques through their enigmatic website, Cultus Black, or embark on a digital odyssey through the labyrinth of cyberspace to uncover their clandestine identity.