Rage Reviews: Recent Releases, September 2025

It's the beginning of the school year for most kids today, and to help with their education we've provided a list of some of our favourite recent releases in order to ensure their musical knowledge is expanded sufficiently - kids, get reading!

Amy Lee + Courtney LaPlante + Poppy - End Of You

Three alternative goddesses have come together to provide their huge worldwide fanbases a brand new metalcore banger. AMY LEE, lead singer of EVANESCENCE brings her siren-like signature vocals that have fed a generation of emos as COURTNEY LAPLANTE, lead vocalist of metal powerhouse SPIRITBOX, gives her unique screams. POPPY lends her haunting vocals too, along with her newly discovered metal vocal tones. The three of their voices dance around each other, each so distinct and complementary to one another. The track is produced by the legendary JORDAN FISH, and sets the stage for far more features, collabs, and acts full of women of all statures to get a bit more of the credit they've long deserved.

Words: Amy Smyth

Carsick - Violence

English indie-punks CARSICK have made a name for themselves with their raucous energy and relentless momentum, and Violence, from their recently-released EP, Tough Luck, has them retaining that reputation with ease. A catchy introductory guitar riff has us hooked well before JOE RICHARDSON's lively vocals come in. The track has him steadily ramping up in tempo, and before long he's engaging in a full rap verse that's so frenetic we can barely keep up. The drums are relentless and the lyrics are a constant flow – this is an energy we hope (and can expect, given their track record) to see transferred into their fiery live performances.

Words: Naomi Colliar Duff

Lord of The Lost - Raveyard feat. Käärija

A collaboration of a German band and Finnish musician never sounded better than Raveyard. LORD OF THE LOST brought in their signature riffs and drums, together with CHRIS “LORD” HARMS’ distinctive voice, and topped it off with a twist of KÄÄRIJA’s electronic music and Finnish rap. Two very different styles, yet when heard together, they make complete sense. The gnarly breakdown is unexpected, but hits perfectly, and only proves that both parties have more to offer and are open to experimenting with different approaches to their music.

Words: Katerina Stepanikova

President - Destroy Me

PRESIDENT, still very early in their musical career, are continuing to show their duality, with their new single ‘Destroy Me’. The signature distorted vocals remain but shedding a new light on the act's range - being a faceless artist means not being tied to any particular style, and that's exactly what this portrays. The last minute of the track offers a potent breakdown, stuffed with electronic elements and layered screams, deeper than what we've seen from the band before. Electing for a more emotional feel than their last few releases, with lyrics that explore the theme of being stuck in a loop, we can only hope to see PRESIDENT continue to expand their soundscape. 

Words: Amy Smyth

Sprints - Better

As SPRINTS build up to the release of their sophomore album, All That Is Over, we're treated to a fourth single, Better. We're led in with a slow rumble, the first few moments living in an initial calm serenity with dual vocals from lead vocalist KARLA CHUBB and bassist SAM MCCANN before a dreamy guitar takes centre-stage and rolling drums form a strong backbone. As the chorus repeats, it escalates in both volume and intensity, developing into a distorted instrumental passage that feels designed to be witnessed live. Better is a track that showcases the Irish post-punk group's versatility when placed amongst their other pre-album releases, a contrast to the angrier sound they've cultivated, though it retains the same emotional power.

Words: Naomi Colliar Duff

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers - MOTHER

Aussie rock four-piece TEEN JESUS AND THE JEAN TEASERS are back and angrier than ever with their latest single MOTHER. The track starts off moody, western-inspired and backed by only guitar, though it soon brings clashing drums and a strong bassline into the mix. Before long, the steady additions lead into a frenetic and ridiculously catchy chorus with dual vocals from ANNA RYAN and guitarist/first-time vocalist SCARLETT MCKAHEY. This is the band at their heaviest, and the rage is palpable when we reach the final minute. A cacophony of wailing screams fill the air before the track's title forms a nitro-fuelled, mosh-worthy chant, leaving energy surging through us even after it's over.

Words: Naomi Colliar Duff

Orbit Culture - Nerve

Nerve is the fourth single by Sweden’s own ORBIT CULTURE, ahead of their upcoming fifth studio album Death Above Life which releases next month via Century Media Records.

Throughout Nerve, gritty vocals power over their signature melodic riffs led by Guitarist RICHARD HANSSON. At almost six minutes long, the track is broken into sections which include a good old school guitar solo and choral serenades that are heard under desperate screams from vocalist NIKLAS KARLSSON. This is neither the heaviest or the most punchy of the singles so far, but gives another dimension to what this band can do in their moment of rebirth.

Words: Danielle Henderson

Scene Queen - Platform Shoes

With latest single Platform Shoes, (released alongside the equally as catchy L-Shaped Couch) bimbo-core pioneer SCENE QUEEN stomps boldly out of her well-known music formula and into her next era. Nothing but energy and good vibes from start to finish, Platform Shoes showcases a new side of SCENE QUEEN’s artistry, bringing in powerful vocals that stray from her usual rap or spoken-word delivery without losing an ounce of spunk or attitude. Accompanied by her signature metal-core edge, HANNAH ROSE COLLINS sings of empowerment and self-confidence in spite of a “little tiny man”. Platform Shoes is an instant feel-good anthem that listeners will struggle to get out of their heads, and an exciting insight into what’s next for artist and icon SCENE QUEEN. 

Words: Heather Swift

Editor: Jasmine Longhurst

Photos: Various Artists