Exciting New Releases for October 24, 2025
album, Creature In the Black Night, immerses listeners in an intentional record with an eerie, cinematic atmosphere, embracing a horror-film influence with a dark emotional current. The album showcases sharper edges, heavier riffs, and more vocal screams from Rory Rodriguez than their recent work.
In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Five Finger Death Punch releases BEST OF (Volume 2), a collection of 16 re-recorded anthems and three live tracks, including a collaboration with BABYMETAL on “The End.” Reflecting on reclaiming control of their music, the band confronts the unauthorized sale of their original master recordings with re-recordings from both Volume 1 and Volume 2.
The Lemonheads return with Love Chant, their first studio album of all-original material since 2006, featuring collaborations with both old friends and new collaborators such as J Mascis and Juliana Hatfield. The album was largely recorded in Brazil following frontman Evan Dando’s relocation there.
Mammoth, Wolfgang Van Halen’s project, releases The End, a solo venture where he wrote and performed all the songs on the ten-track album. In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, The Smashing Pumpkins present a super deluxe reissue with unreleased live audio from their 1996 tour, accompanied by exclusive artwork and liner notes.
Serj Tankian, known for his work in System of a Down, unveils Covers, Collaborations & Collages, a 10-track genre-spanning project featuring creative partnerships with various artists and covers of classics like “I’m Counting On You” by Chris de Burgh. Various artists come together in the compilation Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company, with contemporary and legendary musicians covering Bad Company’s rock hits, including appearances from original band members Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke.
These notable new releases offer a diverse selection for music enthusiasts, ranging from rock to Americana, showcasing a blend of new sounds and established artists. Each album brings a unique perspective and tells a different story, appealing to a wide range of tastes and preferences in the music industry.