Stereophonics, Billy Idol, Celtic Frost & Kill Holiday
Catch up on the week in new releases and Dig Me Out podcasts
Celtic Frost - Into the Pandemonium | 80s Metal Revisited
In 1987, while the rest of the metal world doubled down on thrash precision and glam sheen, a band from Zurich detonated a musical Molotov cocktail. Celtic Frost’s Into the Pandemonium wasn’t just bold—it was baffling. Infused with operatic vocals, French poetry, Egyptian mythology, industrial breaks, and thrash riffs, it challenged every norm of what h…
Kill Holiday – Somewhere Between The Wrong Is Right | 90s Rock Revisited
By the late ’90s, the emo underground was well into its second wave—full of jangly guitars, confessional lyrics, and DIY aesthetics. But just outside the spotlight, in sun-soaked San Diego, a band called Kill Holiday quietly dropped a shoegaze-infused curveball that almost no one saw coming. And two decades later, it’s finally getting its due—thanks to …
New Releases
Stereophonics – Make ’em Laugh, Make ’em Cry, Make ’em Wait
Known for UK hits like “Dakota” and their raspy, arena-sized sound, Stereophonics deliver their 13th album as a lean eight-song set focused on lyrical restlessness and personal production from frontman Kelly Jones.
The shorter runtime reflects a shift toward tighter songwriting, blending their anthemic roots with a willingness to push past expectations.
Billy Idol – Dream Into It
Billy Idol, the punk rocker behind “White Wedding” and “Rebel Yell,” returns with Dream Into It, his first full-length album of new music in over a decade, released on April 25, 2025. The album includes collaborations with Avril Lavigne, Joan Jett, and Alison Mosshart, and features autobiographical themes reflecting on Idol’s life and career .
Harem Scarem – Chasing Euphoria
Canadian melodic rockers Harem Scarem, best known for their ’90s album Mood Swings, break a five-year silence with Chasing Euphoria.
The new record leans into their signature big hooks and harmonies, carrying the uplifting energy of their classic sound into a modern production frame.
Deerhoof – Noble and Godlike in Ruin
Experimental indie band Deerhoof, recognized for their chaotic and inventive style, release Noble and Godlike in Ruin, their 20th album, on April 25, 2025. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the album features a collage cover art and a return to their signature noise-rock sound .
Machine Head – UNATØNED
Machine Head, the Bay Area metal band behind Burn My Eyes and The Blackening, sharpen their attack on their 11th album UNATØNED (stylized with the slashed “Ø”).
Pummeling riffs and groove-thrash rhythms drive a collection shaped by themes of conflict and momentum, with Robb Flynn leading a lineup that sounds disciplined but never dulled.
Jay Farrar & Shannon McNally – Don’t Ya Take It Too Bad
Jay Farrar, co-founder of Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt, partners with Americana singer-songwriter Shannon McNally for Don’t Ya Take It Too Bad.
Mixing three originals with nine covers, including the Townes Van Zandt-penned title track, the album captures a quiet, rootsy tribute to American folk and country songwriting.
Willie Nelson – Oh What a Beautiful World
Country music legend Willie Nelson releases Oh What a Beautiful World on April 25, 2025, just shy of his 92nd birthday. The album, produced by longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon, features 12 songs written by Rodney Crowell, including a duet on the title track, and showcases Nelson’s timeless voice and guitar work .
The Raveonettes – Pe’ahi II
The Raveonettes, the Danish duo who brought reverb-drenched noir pop to the early 2000s with albums like Chain Gang of Love, revisit their moody surf-gaze sound with Pe’ahi II.
A direct sequel to their 2014 album Pe’ahi, this new release layers fuzz, melancholy, and cinematic tension into a collection that feels both like a continuation and a rediscovery.
Mayday! It's Time to Rescue a Forgotten 80s Metal Classic
Our mission this week: celebrate the wild, weird, and wonderful sides of 80s Metal — with a lineup nominated by you, the Dig Me Out community.
We’ve pulled four albums out of the Hopper — each one a listener pick, each one begging for a deep dive. Now it’s in your hands: which album should we queue up next? Cast your vote and help us decide what gets the full podcast treatment.
