Metal music
Song of the Day – Sleepwalker Funeral: “eyes:gouged”
Female-Fronted Friday: Solar
When: Formed in 2003
Where: Rockford, IL
Genre: Hard rock/Metal
FFO: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Warlock, Judas Priest, Megadeth

Solar is a four-piece rock band that consists of lead vocalist Stephanie, guitarist/vocalist Brad, bassist Larry, and Donovan the drummer. They have graced stages all across the U.S. with their seamless blend of heavy and melodic, and have released four full-length records: First Light (2006), Radiance (2021), Oracle (2022), and Frantically Calm (2025).
You can check out a few of my favorite Solar tracks below. Make sure you follow their socials for the latest music, news, and live show announcements.
“Rise”
“Frantically Calm”
“Glow”
“Mr. Stitches”
“I Don’t Owe You Anything”
Female-Fronted Friday: Devil Electric
When: Formed in mid-2015
Where: Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Genre: Hard rock, vintage metal
FFO: Black Sabbath, Dio, Jefferson Airplane, Dorothy

Devil Electric have released two studio albums – Devil Electric (2017) and Godless (2021). Their third, Tahlia, drops today, March 27th! The band will be playing shows in support of the new record throughout April and May. Unfortunately, none of those live performances will be in the U.S.
You can stream their music and learn more about Devil Electric by following their socials. Head over to their Bandcamp to order exclusive Tahlia bundles!
Check out a few tracks from the course of Devil Electric’s career, starting with their latest single, “This Hereafter.”
“Tahlia”
“All My Friends Move Like the Night”
“Hypnotica”
“The Dove & the Serpent”
Song of the Day – Moth Menace: “What Awaits”
Song of the Day – No More Sun: “Leech”
Song of the Day – Morvane: “Cling To Me”
Song of the Day – Sky Knives: “Talking to Myself”
Amerakin Overdose Shares New Song + Video
Metal masked marauders Amerakin Overdose has unleashed their latest song and video, “Time Bomb.” Watch the video below and visit their socials for the latest AOD news, including three confirmed festival appearances!
FFO: Mudvayne, Spineshank, A Killer’s Confession