This Week on Wax: PRESIDENT, Airbourne and more...

This week’s batch of new arrivals is an absolute powerhouse for heavy rock purists, dark-folk obsessives, and blue-collar anthem lovers alike. We have got anonymous metal trailblazers stepping forward with their long-awaited debut, Aussie hard rock legends delivering pure high-octane chaos, an atmospheric storytelling masterpiece, and an absolute masterclass in street-level rock 'n' roll.

Grab a coffee, settle in, and let us dive into the records you need to be taking home this weekend.

PRESIDENT - Blood Of Your Empire

If you have been following the mysterious rise of anonymous UK metal sensations PRESIDENT, the moment you have been waiting for is finally here. Their long-awaited debut studio album, Blood Of Your Empire, has landed on physical wax, and it is every bit as explosive, industrial, and atmospheric as promised.

Blending crushing modern metalcore riffs with dark electronic textures and haunting, cinematic hooks, the 10-track collection dives deep into existential themes and morality. Packed with massive singles like 'Angel Wings' and 'Doom Loop', the record sounds colossal on heavyweight vinyl, where every industrial pulse and roaring breakdown hits with maximum impact. If you love heavy music that pushes boundaries, this is an absolute must-own for your collection.

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Airbourne - Airbourne

Need something to completely blow the cobwebs out of your speakers? Australian hard rock icons Airbourne are back with their self-titled sixth studio album, and they have delivered a beer-soaked, full-throttle tribute to pure rock 'n' roll.

Recorded straight to analogue using classic gear in Byron Bay, the album captures that raw, sweat-dripping, lightning-in-a-bottle energy the band built their reputation on. Driven by razor-sharp guitars, roaring vocals, and rhythm sections that sound like cannon fire, standouts like 'Gutsy' and 'Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)' were tailor-made to be turned up to maximum volume on a stereo setup. It is loud, unapologetic, and fiercely fun.

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Paris Paloma - The Fatal Flaw

If you love records that wrap you up in dark, cinematic storytelling, Paris Paloma’s new project The Fatal Flaw is an absolute must-hear. The British singer-songwriter has built a massive, dedicated following with her haunting, feminist-tinged folk, and this new album doubles down on that raw, poetic power.

Explorations of love, power, and survival run throughout the tracklist, anchored by her mesmerizing vocals and intricate acoustic arrangements. Tracks like 'The Red Tree' balance delicate, whispered verses with sudden, sweeping string flourishes that sound extraordinarily rich and warm on physical vinyl. It is a moody, gorgeous listen that rewards you for dropping the needle, turning out the lights, and absorbing every word.

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Ricky Warwick - Fire & Vengeance

If your turntable is begging for some raw, amplifier-shredding rock 'n' roll, Black Star Riders and The Almighty frontman Ricky Warwick is here to deliver. His brand-new solo record, Fire & Vengeance, is a fiery, blue-collar rock anthem fest from start to finish.

Packed with roaring guitars and defiant energy, the record feels like a love letter to classic street-level rock. Featuring a stellar lineup of guest guitarists (including Def Leppard's Phil Collen and Whitesnake's Doug Aldrich) tracks like the Thin Lizzy-inspired single 'Last Chance To Dance' and the stomping title track are built to be cranked up loud. It is honest, punchy, and fiercely rebellious music that belongs on heavyweight vinyl. 

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From masked metal revolutionaries and high-voltage Aussie rock to haunting dark-folk and classic hard rock, this week’s shelves are overflowing. Drop by your local store or secure your copies online today. Which record are you spinning first?