{"id":2303547,"date":"2026-02-27T18:05:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2303547"},"modified":"2026-02-27T18:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:05:34","slug":"5-songs-you-need-to-hear-this-week-2-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/5-songs-you-need-to-hear-this-week-2-27\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week (2\/27)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>We\u2019re closing out February 2026 with a New Music Friday chock full of intensity. Track-for-track, this list is particularly loud, which just feels like the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>Kicking things off\u2026<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-blunt-force-blues-by-lamb-of-god\">\u201cBlunt Force Blues\u201d by Lamb of God<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-savage-platform-youtube-placeholder\" data-component=\"youtube-placeholder\">\n\t\t<button type=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play video<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"72\" height=\"50.76\"><use href=\"#am-symbol-youtube-play-dark\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/1vED2mxfVWg\/maxresdefault.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<template><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lamb of God - Blunt Force Blues (Official Visualizer)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1vED2mxfVWg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/template><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<noscript><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lamb of God - Blunt Force Blues (Official Visualizer)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1vED2mxfVWg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t<\/div>\n<p>Virginia\u2019s own Lamb of God is back with another new album-heralding single, \u201cBlunt Force Blues\u201d. The track is a scorching, no-nonsense heavy metal assault that pays homage to the band\u2019s hometown, Richmond.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/metalinjection.net\/new-music\/lamb-of-god-revisit-their-richmond-roots-on-pummeling-new-single-blunt-force-blues\">In a press release<\/a>, Randy Blythe reflected on Lamb of God\u2019s formative years on the new single: \u201cWe learned how to play by watching and hanging out with other local dudes. That\u2019s what we aspired to do \u2013 keep up with good local bands. They were just as much of an influence on us as any of the bigger bands from different cities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBlunt Force Blues\u201d is the most recent song from Lamb of God\u2019s forthcoming new album, Into Oblivion, which is out on March 13 via Epic Records. The band is also heading out on a massive North American tour this spring. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vice.com\/en\/article\/lamb-of-god-just-announced-one-of-the-heaviest-tours-of-2026\/\">Click here for tour dates and more info<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-smugglers-amp-scholars-by-kneecap\">\u201cSmugglers &amp; Scholars\u201d by Kneecap<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-savage-platform-youtube-placeholder\" data-component=\"youtube-placeholder\">\n\t\t<button type=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play video<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"72\" height=\"50.76\"><use href=\"#am-symbol-youtube-play-dark\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/BPlJ_6M74l0\/maxresdefault.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/BPlJ_6M74l0\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Play\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<template><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KNEECAP - SMUGGLERS &amp; SCHOLARS\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BPlJ_6M74l0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/template><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<noscript><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KNEECAP - SMUGGLERS &amp; SCHOLARS\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BPlJ_6M74l0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t<\/div>\n<p>Kneecap is only capable of bangers.<\/p>\n<p>This week, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vice.com\/en\/article\/sony-alledgedly-told-kneecap-to-stop-speaking-about-palestine\/\">the Irish trio<\/a> releases \u201cSmugglers &amp; Scholars\u201d, a deep, dark, bass-driven tune. It hits all the groups familar dynamics: confrontational, smooth flow, and high energy. <\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s almost a tension about this, though, that kind of keeps you on the edge of your seat. It\u2019ll give you goosebumps if you listen close enough.<\/p>\n<p>Kneecap\u2019s new album, <em>FENIAN<\/em>, is out April 24 via Heavenly Recordings.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-place-of-warmth-by-frozen-soul-feat-gerard-way-of-my-chemical-romance\">\u201cNo Place of Warmth\u201d by Frozen Soul, feat. Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-savage-platform-youtube-placeholder\" data-component=\"youtube-placeholder\">\n\t\t<button type=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play video<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"72\" height=\"50.76\"><use href=\"#am-symbol-youtube-play-dark\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/RR7gvLGpDms\/maxresdefault.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/RR7gvLGpDms\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Play\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<template><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FROZEN SOUL - No Place Of Warmth (Feat. Gerard Way) (OFFICIAL VIDEO)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RR7gvLGpDms?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/template><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<noscript><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FROZEN SOUL - No Place Of Warmth (Feat. Gerard Way) (OFFICIAL VIDEO)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RR7gvLGpDms?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t<\/div>\n<p>The gates of Hell swing wide\u2026 an unchained Frozen Soul marches out with the strength of an unholy legion and release \u201cNo Place of Warmth\u201d, the title track from their forthcoming third album.<\/p>\n<p>This song is a merciless onslaught of Texas-distilled, barrel-aged death metal. Joined the Frozen Soul horde is none other than <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vice.com\/en\/article\/my-chemical-romance-gerard-way-voicing-dungeons-dragons-game\/\">My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way<\/a>. A longtime heavy metal fan, Way lends his shrieking vocals to the track, which perfectly complements frontman Chad Green\u2019s bellowing growls.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lonely-life-by-codefendants\">\u201cLonely Life\u201d by Codefendants<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-savage-platform-youtube-placeholder\" data-component=\"youtube-placeholder\">\n\t\t<button type=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play video<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"72\" height=\"50.76\"><use href=\"#am-symbol-youtube-play-dark\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/INLxkrfbjr8\/maxresdefault.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/INLxkrfbjr8\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Play\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<template><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Codefendants - &quot;Lonely Life&quot; [starring Jakob Nowell of Sublime] (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/INLxkrfbjr8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/template><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<noscript><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Codefendants - &quot;Lonely Life&quot; [starring Jakob Nowell of Sublime] (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/INLxkrfbjr8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vice.com\/en\/article\/codefendants-announce-new-album-lifers-drop-pummeling-new-single-rivals-with-the-d-o-c-exclusive-debut\/\">Genre-defying trio Codefendants<\/a> are nearing the release of their new album, and this week they gave us another of the project\u2019s entires: \u201cLonely Life\u201d. The punk-hop tune swings back and forth from subdued to chaotic, musically mimicking a rollercoaster ride.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, the music video is a brilliantly artistic clip and stars Sublime\u2019s Jakob Nowell in a performance that casting directors should be taking note of.<\/p>\n<p>The Codefendants\u2019 new album, <em>LIFERS<\/em>, is out April 3, through This is Crime Wave \/ Regime Music Group.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-still-suffer-by-terror\">\u201cStill Suffer\u201d by Terror<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-savage-platform-youtube-placeholder\" data-component=\"youtube-placeholder\">\n\t\t<button type=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play video<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"72\" height=\"50.76\"><use href=\"#am-symbol-youtube-play-dark\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/8r87xQ-OnJE\/maxresdefault.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/8r87xQ-OnJE\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Play\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<template><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Terror - Still Suffer (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8r87xQ-OnJE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/template><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<noscript><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Terror - Still Suffer (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8r87xQ-OnJE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t<\/div>\n<p>Anchoring New Music Friday this week is a band that you can always count on\u2026. Terror.<\/p>\n<p>The L.A. hardcore legends have a brand new label\u2014Flatspot Records\u2014a brand new album on the way\u2014Still Suffer\u2014and this week they announced their next project with its title track.<\/p>\n<p>This is traditional, riff-heavy hardcore that feels both comforting and dangerous. And Terror is one of the few bands still making this kind of music, without fail.<\/p>\n<p><em>Still Suffer<\/em> drops on April 24.<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.vice.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re closing out February 2026 with a New Music Friday chock full of intensity. Track-for-track, this list is particularly loud, which just feels like the right direction. Kicking things off\u2026 \u201cBlunt Force Blues\u201d by Lamb of God Play video Virginia\u2019s own Lamb of God is back with another new album-heralding single, \u201cBlunt Force Blues\u201d. 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