As the summer heat rises, so does the pulse of Sliptrick Records’ release calendar. July and August 2025 bring a series of explosive albums, thunderous singles, and must-watch videos from across the rock and metal spectrum. Here’s what’s dropping from our global roster:
🔥 RISING ALMA | “Underestimate Me” – New Official Video Out Now
Berlin-based alternative rock outfit Rising Alma strike hard with the release of their brand new video Underestimate Me. Gritty, melodic, and emotionally raw, the song reflects the band’s growing presence in the European alt-rock scene.
Watch now: Underestimate Me – Official Video
Their previous lyric video Games laid the groundwork for what promises to be an intense album rollout.
Watch the lyric video here
🔥 SKIES TURN BLACK | New Album “Broken Hearts & Bad Habits” Out Now
UK-based electro-metal outfit Skies Turn Black drop their long-awaited new album, a massive, cinematic work of catchy riffs, dynamic vocals and electronic textures.
With themes ranging from existential dread to triumph through adversity, Broken Hearts & Bad Habits is their most ambitious record to date.
Listen here: Skies Turn Black – Broken Hearts & Bad Habits
🔥 ADEPTOR | Album “Forces of Annihilation” – Out July 25, 2025
Italian thrash-death metal unit Adeptor are set to unleash Forces of Annihilation, a sonic war machine of precision riffing, punishing vocals, and relentless pace. This is old-school aggression with modern firepower.
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Pre-save now: Adeptor – Forces of Annihilation
🔥 CRYSTAL TEARS | Single “Bloodstorm” – Coming Soon
Greek heavy metallers Crystal Tears return with Bloodstorm, a razor-sharp single announcing their next musical era. Expect blazing solos, thunderous riffs, and the unmistakable power of a band at the top of their game.
Pre-save here: Crystal Tears – Bloodstorm
🔥 ROCKSTAR FRAME | New Video Out Now + Upcoming Single Incoming
Modern hard rock band Rockstar Frame deliver a new chapter in their sonic journey with their latest official video, out now. Raw, anthemic, and full of attitude, this marks the start of a new cycle for the band.
Watch the video: Rockstar Frame – Sex Toy
A new single is already in the works and will follow shortly – keep your eyes on their channels!
🔥 SECOND PLACE | New Album Out Now – Stream & Support
With heartfelt lyrics and razor-sharp melodies, Second Place deliver a record that stands tall in the punk/alt-rock hybrid genre. Their latest full-length is already making waves with fans and critics alike.
Stream and explore: Second Place – Player
🔥 JOHAN TELL | Single “Prisonbound” – Out August 8, 2025 + Video Premiere
Swedish singer-songwriter Johan Tell invites listeners on an introspective journey with his upcoming single Prisonbound, a stripped-down acoustic narrative about inner struggles and emotional confinement.
Release date: August 8, 2025
Video Premiere: Watch “Prisonbound”
This release marks a new chapter in Tell’s evolving sound and storytelling depth.
Stay up to date with Sliptrick Records on all platforms as we roll out these exciting projects — physical editions, special bundles, and more content will be announced throughout the summer.
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Streaming/Tiering:
All releases available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Bandcamp and more.
Physical CDs distributed via the Sliptrick Distribution Network.