HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown for September 6, 2025. The “End Of You” collaboration between Amy Lee, Poppy, & Courtney LaPlante, Alter Bridge’s eighth full album, Many Eyes new EP, and more.
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HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown | “End Of You”, Alter Bridge, More | 9/6/25
“Evanescence’s Amy Lee has teamed up with Poppy and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante on a new song titled “End of You.” The track is accompanied by a cinematic music video. The three artists had been teasing the single in the days leading up its release, and the payoff is an epic track that shines the spotlight on all three vocalists.” (Consequence)
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Five songs from this past week worth hearing. What are you listening to?
HEAVYS Metal Picks | 9/5/25 #Shorts
Poppy, Amy Lee, Courtney LaPlante “End Of You”
Orbit Culture “Nerve”
Sanguisugabogg “Repulsive Demise”
Hated “Seven”
Many Eyes “The Clock Behind All Other Clocks”
“Evanescence’s Amy Lee has teamed up with Poppy and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante on a new song titled, “End of You.” The track is accompanied by a cinematic music video. The three artists had been teasing the single in the days leading up its release, and the payoff is an epic track that shines the spotlight on all three vocalists. Lee gets the song started with the initial verses and the soaring chorus, giving off an Evanescence-meets-James-Bond-theme vibe. Poppy then sings the next set of verses in a clean voice, giving way to Lee again for the second chorus. Then it gets heavy as Poppy screams, “The end of you is the start of life for me,” leading to LaPlante’s explosive screams. The Spiritbox singer also shows off her clean singing, as all three vocalists come together at the end of the song. The track’s arrival comes amid tour plans for all three artists. Evanescence have a run of mid-September headlining US shows (tickets here), with Poppy supporting select dates. Poppy is headlining her own North American tour (tickets here), which kicked off a couple days ago, and runs through mid October. And Spiritbox will embark on a headlining US tour in November (tickets here).” (Consequence)
New President Single “Destroy Me” Out Now King Of Terrors EP Released September 26, 2025
Multi-million streaming artist PRESIDENT has released the powerful and emotive single “Destroy Me.”
Already a fan-favorite from the live shows, the track is taken from the debut EP, King of Terrors, which is set for release on September 26. Pre-order it here.
The EP title, drawn from a Biblical reference, frames the EP’s exploration of themes such as darkness, religion, and the ultimate maker of life: Death.
Following the release of King of Terrors and a string of rallying live appearances, PRESIDENT will embark on The Campaign Trail — their inaugural U.K. headline tour as well as U.S. rallies. The run marks a pivotal moment in the movement, calling citizens across the country to stand united beneath the banner of belief, volume, and resistance. Each night will be more than a performance — it will be a statement.
“We never set out to lead. But when enough people walk beside you, it becomes a march. The Campaign Trail is for everyone who’s felt something stir inside them. Now is the time to raise your voice.”
UK HEADLINE DATES: 1/9 — Paris, FR — Les Étoiles — SOLD OUT 1/10 — Amsterdam, NL — Bitterzoet — SOLD OUT 1/11 — Cologne, DE — Luxor – SOLD OUT 1/30 — Zurich, CH — Exil — SOLD OUT 2/1 — Barcelona, ES — La Nau — SOLD OUT 2/2 — Madrid, ES — Nazca — SOLD OUT 4/12 — Dublin, IE — Academy — SOLD OUT 4/14 — Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz — SOLD OUT 4/15 — Glasgow, UK — SWG3 TV Studio — SOLD OUT 4/17 — Leeds, UK — Project House — SOLD OUT 4/18 — Bristol, UK — Electric Bristol — SOLD OUT 4/20 — Norwich, UK — UEA — SOLD OUT 4/21 — London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town — SOLD OUT
KING OF TERRORS The Inaugural EP.
Forged in solitude. Shaped by memory. These are chapters drawn from the shadows we tend to sidestep— because facing them demands more than most are willing to give.
PRESIDENT began as an attempt to confront the uncomfortable. To watch others embrace that confrontation has been quietly profound. There is still work to be done. We press forward.
Operating at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere, PRESIDENT doesn’t conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity. Prioritizing intent over image and shifting the spotlight away from those who have created this movement, firmly onto the music itself.
KING OF TERRORS TRACK LISTING: “In The Name of the Father” “Fearless” “RAGE” “Destroy Me” “Dionysus” “Conclave”
The Podcast That Rocked for 9/3/25. Discussion on System Of A Down headlining NFL stadiums, Roger Waters disrespects Ozzy Osbourne, more.
SYSTEM OF A DOWN Sell Out Football Stadiums; As Big As Ever? | The Podcast That Rocked
Discussion Topics: –SYSTEM OF A DOWN sell out football stadiums, hint at next festival -Daron Malakian confirms no new music coming soon from SOAD -Roger Waters disrespects Ozzy Osbourne, Jack Osbourne responds -Jerry Cantrell aims for new Alice In Chains album in 2026 -The Pretty Reckless aim for new music; praise AC/DC -Upcoming albums/tours, more
SONG OF THE WEEK Mudvayne “Hurt People Hurt People”
Mudvayne “Hurt People Hurt People”
ALBUM VS ALBUM: Van Halen 1984 VS Guns N’ Roses Appetite For Destruction https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx0Avj1qahaE7-OobCmoyqAC735YtLWVR-
“System haven’t made an album since 2005, and you’ve made three Scars On Broadway albums, but presumably you never stop writing. How many songs are you sitting on? “I don’t know about thousands, but I’ve got a few. If I had a nine-to-five job, I would probably still come back home and write music for myself. But even though we’re not making records with System after all these years, I still do write because it’s an itch and I just got to itch it. It’s like a child plays with his toys. You don’t play with your toys because you’re playing for somebody else, right? You’re playing for your own amusement.” (Louder Sound)
Starset Announce New Album Silos Out September 12, 2025 via Fearless Records
Album Features Two New Tracks + Six Interludes
Visionary, sci-fi-inspired rock collective STARSET will release their next full-length transmission SILOS on September 12 via Fearless Records. Pre-save it here.
The album will feature two brand new tracks, six interludes, and several recently released songs. In typical STARSET fashion, fans are invited to immerse themselves in the band’s layered world via the songs, interludes, and the storylines.
Starset “Shattered Dreams”
“For a long time, I’ve had it in my head that I could cover ‘Shattered Dreams’ in a cool way that sounds fresh, heavy, and emotive, while still keeping what made it great,” says frontman Dustin Bates. “For that reason, it was on a very short list of covers I’d like to eventually do. I haven’t traditionally been very big on covers for this band, though, so I wasn’t in a real hurry to do it. However, recently, I’ve started to become convinced that soon, anyone will be able to cover any song in any style with the use of AI. (It will take a while longer for it to write a great song on its own, but it will likely be able to cover songs well very soon.) So, it started to feel like now-or-never. That also explains why there are two covers on the album.”
Lauded by Forbes as having “one of the most firmly established brands of any modern rock band,” Columbus, Ohio’s STARSET are creating a true multimedia empire with music at its core. Their hits include RIAA Platinum-selling hit “My Demons” (2012) and RIAA Gold-selling single “It Has Begun” (2014), with others soon to follow. With a staggering 5 billion streams and a rapidly growing rabid global fanbase, STARSET are one of rock’s upper echelon acts.
The Podcast That Rocked for 8/27/25. Remembering Brent Hinds of Mastodon, Cradle Of Filth insanity, I Prevail against each other, more.
Remembering Brent Hinds of Mastodon | The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube
The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion Topics: -Remembering Brent Hinds of Mastodon –Deftones won’t release Eros -Cradle Of Filth lose two members -I Prevail allegedly block Brian Burkheiser -Teaser from Amy Lee, Poppy, and Courtney LaPlante -Gojira album in 2026 -Upcoming tours/albums, more
SONG OF THE WEEK: The Pretty Reckless “For I Am Death”
SONG OF THE WEEK: The Pretty Reckless “For I Am Death”
Brann Dailor talks Brent Hinds at Alaska State Fair
“We are in a state of unfathomable sadness and grief… last night Brent Hinds passed away as a result of a tragic accident. We are heartbroken, shocked, and still trying to process the loss of this creative force with whom we’ve shared so many triumphs, milestones, and the creation of music that has touched the hearts of so many. Our hearts are with Brent’s family, friends, and fans. At this time, we please ask that you respect everyone’s privacy during this difficult time. RIP Brent.” -Mastodon
Avatar Announce New Album Don’t Go In The Forest 10/31/25
Headline U.S. Tour Set For Fall 2025
Consider this your fair warning, but whether you heed it or not will make all the difference. The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — are thrilled to announce the thoroughly fitting October 31 release of their latest masterwork Don’t Go in the Forest. Pre-save it here. The band also shared the video for “Tonight We Must Be Warriors.”
AVATAR – Tonight We Must Be Warriors (Official Music Video)
“It has become a necessity to me over the years to be able to answer one question: Why is this important? It can’t be just another album. We need to discover something, try something else. It has to come from the heart. What is being said matters,” says vocalist Eckerström regarding the release of single “Tonight We Must Be Warriors.” He continues, “In days of isolation and despair, maybe we need to be reminded that we are not alone? We are one of many. Maybe we also need a reminder that the burden is on our shoulders? To get it done, we need to do the fighting ourselves.”
He finishes, “In our shared pain, we find solidarity.”
Regarding the album, Eckerström offers, “The secret ingredient is that we still feel like we’re just getting started. Don’t Go In The Forest is an album filled to the brim with stuff we’ve never done before. It’s all songs and concepts we haven’t been close to touch until now. The mind is wild and we have lost ourselves in the darkest woods, filled with memories, and fantasies. Forbidden thoughts that must be spoken.”
He concludes, “It would have been impossible to make this album at any other time than now. That’s all we ever wanted, and I think you’ll find it’s all you ever wanted too.”
Did you enter the forest via the new track?
Avatar have gone from strength to strength over the past several years. There’s the critically acclaimed, 2023-released album Dance Devil Dance, which included their first #1 at Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay, “The Dirt I’m Buried In.” There have been scores of sold-out headline shows across the globe, and an actual fossil named after them. The list goes on and on.
But the past is the past and the future is, well, dark in the best possible way and that’s JUST how Avatar like it!
The track listing for Don’t Go in the Forest will be revealed in due course. The band has previously shared “CAPTAIN GOAT” and “In the Airwaves.”
Avatar will spend the foreseeable future (if not forever) on the road — with forthcoming tours supporting Iron Maiden and Metallica, along with the band’s biggest show EVER in Mexico City. See below for a complete rundown of the band’s planned tour activity for the next two years.
Avatar show no signs of pausing to take a breath in their quest for absolute world domination — much less stopping.
2025 U.S. HEADLINE TOUR: 11/5 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren 11/6 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory San Diego 11/7 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium 11/8 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl 11/10 — Seattle, WA — Moore Theater 11/11 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theatre 11/12 — Boise, ID — Revolution 11/14 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union 11/15 — Denver, CO — Fillmore 11/17 — Minneapolis, MN — Fillmore 11/18 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee 11/20 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit 11/21 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE 11/22 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live! 11/23 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring 11/25 — Huntington, NY — Paramount 11/26 — Boston, MA — House of Blues 11/28 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall 11/29 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte 11/30 — Louisville, KY — Old Forester’s Paristown Hall 12/2 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theater 12/4 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works 12/6 — Tulsa, OK — Tulsa Theater 12/7 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
2025 MEXICO HEADLINE: 10/31 — Mexico City, MX — The Pepsi Center
2026 EUROPEAN HEADLINE TOUR: 2/5 — Stockholm, SE — Fållan 2/7 — Helsinki, FI — Kulttuuritalo 2/9 — Oslo, NO — Sentrum Scene 2/10 — Copenhagen, DK — Vega 2/11 — Osnabrück, DE — Die Botschaft 2/12 — Brussels, BE — A.B. 2/14 — London, UK — Exhibition 2/15 — Manchester, UK — Academy 2/16 — Glasgow, UK — Barrowland 2/17 — Nottingham, UK — Rock City 2/18 — Bristol, UK — O2 Academy 2/20 — Amsterdam, NL — AFAS Live 2/21 — Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU — Rockhal 2/22 — Zürich, CH — Komplex 2/24 — Barcelona, ES — Razzmatazz 2/25 — Madrid, ES — La Riviera 2/27 — Lisbon, PT — LAV 2/28 — Bilbao, ES — Santana 27 3/2 — Lyon, FR — Le Cube 3/3 — Milan, IT — Alcatraz 3/4 — Vienna, AT — Gasometer 3/5 — Munich, DE — Tonhalle 3/6 — Cologne, DE — E-Werk 3/7 — Paris, FR — Le Zenith 3/9 — Wiesbaden, DE — Schlachthof 3/10 — Zlin, CZ — Sports Hall Datart 3/11 — Warsaw, PL — Stodola 3/12 — Berlin, DE — Columbiahalle 3/13 — Hamburg, DE — Docks
SUPPORTING METALLICA — SUMMER 2026: 5/24 — Frankfurt, DE — Deutsche Bank Park 6/11 — Budapest, HU — Puskas Arena 6/19 — Dublin, IE — Aviva Stadium 7/5 — London, UK — London Stadium
“System of a Down is an Armenian-American heavy metal band formed in Glendale, California, in 1994. Since 1997, the band has consisted of founding members Serj Tankian (lead vocals, keyboards), Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals), and Shavo Odadjian (bass, backing vocals); along with John Dolmayan (drums), who replaced original drummer Andy Khachaturian. The band achieved commercial success with the release of five studio albums, three of which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. System of a Down has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, and their song “B.Y.O.B.” won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2006. Known for their politically charged lyrics, many of their songs address social and political issues, such as the anti-war message in “B.Y.O.B.” and criticism of the prison industrial complex and the War on Drugs in “Prison Song.” The band went on hiatus in 2006 and reunited in 2010. Other than two new songs in 2020 (“Protect the Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz”), System of a Down has not released any new material since the Mezmerize and Hypnotize albums in 2005. The band has sold over 12 million records worldwide, while two of their singles, “Aerials” and “Hypnotize”, reached number one on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart.” (Wiki)
The long wait for new Deftones music resulted in another solid Deftones album. Going back to the producer who worked on Diamond Eyes and Koi No Yokan, the vibe from those albums is given in 2025. Singles like “Infinite Source” and “Milk Of The Madonna” have great guitars from Steph and Chino sounds strong. Other cuts like “cXz” and the closer “Departing The Body” leave you hypnotized. While I would not put Private Music above Koi No Yokan, that doesn’t change that Private Music is extremely well crafted and has everyone in Deftones sounding their best. Private Music is a transcendent party for everyone around the globe.
