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This week’s new releases offer a diverse mix, including the real-world debut of G.I. Joe’s Cold Slither, a historic reunion from the original Alice Cooper band, and reimagined solo work from Bruce Dickinson. Fans can also expect new sonic explorations from The Dirty Nil and The K’s, a personal solo effort from Ben Nichols of Lucero, a covers album from Paul Weller, a new album from The Verve Pipe, and a unique concept album from Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh.
COLD SLITHER – COLD SLITHER
This heavy metal album is a real-world realization of the fictional band originally introduced in the 1985 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero animated series, where Cobra disguised their Dreadnok enforcers as rockstars in the now-iconic episode titled “Cold Slither.” The self-titled debut album from Cold Slither features the classic “Cold Slither” track and new songs, brought to life by metal veterans inhabiting the roles of Zartan and his Dreadnoks.
Stream • Reigning Phoenix • 2025
ALICE COOPER – THE REVENGE OF ALICE COOPER
The Revenge of Alice Cooper marks a historic reunion of the surviving original Alice Cooper band members for their first full album together since Muscle of Love in 1973. It even features a contribution from the late guitarist Glen Buxton, built from an old demo tape, making it a truly unique piece of their legacy.
Stream • earMUSIC • 2025
BRUCE DICKINSON – MORE BALLS TO PICASSO
More Balls to Picassco finds Bruce Dickinson reimagining his 1994 solo album Balls to Picasso, featuring new mixes and unreleased material, offering a fresh perspective on a fan-favorite. It delves further into his solo work outside of Iron Maiden, showcasing his diverse musical explorations.
Stream • Sanctuary • 2025
THE DIRTY NIL – THE LASH
The Lash sees The Dirty Nil embracing a more stripped-down, raw sound, inspired by frontman Luke Bentham’s trip to the Vatican and ancient bronze reliefs depicting “The Horrors of War.” The album serves as a cathartic “therapy record” for Bentham, exploring themes ranging from music industry frustrations to relationship dissolution.
Stream • Dine Alone • 2025
THE K’S – PRETTY ON THE INTERNET
The K’s sophomore album, Pretty on the Internet, showcases a notable maturity in both their music and lyrics, moving beyond pure indie-punk energy to explore more intimate and personal themes like mental health. It promises to expand their sound with elements like vocal layering, while still maintaining the passionate energy they’re known for live.
Stream • LAB • 2025
BEN NICHOLS – IN THE HEART OF THE MOUNTAIN
In the Heart of the Mountain, the proper debut solo album from Lucero frontman Ben Nichols, is his first solo release in 16 years following the Blood Meridian-inspired The Last Pale Light in the West EP. In the Heart of the Mountain is one of his most personal works to date. When in sequence, the song titles form a poem, adding a unique literary dimension to the record.
Stream • Liberty & Lament • 2025
THE VERVE PIPE – RECONCILED
Reconciled, The Verve Pipe‘s eighth album (if you’re not counting the2009, 2013 children/family albums) is their first new release in several years, and it’s highly anticipated by fans.
Stream • LMNO Pop • 2025
PAUL WELLER – FIND EL DORADO
Paul Weller‘s Find El Dorado is a collection of deeply personal reinterpretations of songs he has carried with him for years, featuring covers of diverse artists such as Richie Havens, The Bee Gees, The Kinks and The Flying Burrito Brothers. The album also includes a notable collaboration with Robert Plant on “Clive’s Song,” showcasing Weller’s appreciation for folk and blues music.
Stream • Parlophone • 2025
IRVINE WELSH – MEN IN LOVE
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh‘s Men In Love is a collaborative concept album with The Sci-Fi Soul Orchestra, blending classic Motown and disco influences with contemporary electronic dance production. It explores themes of love, relationships, and the human condition, serving as a sonic companion to Welsh’s new novel of the same title, which continues the Trainspotting story.
Stream • Port Sunshine • 2025
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