Plus, Solid State Records releases free summer sampler, Beartooth guest blogs for Modern Drummer Magazine, The Architect releases new song/video and more.

Sleeping Giant’s new album Finished People drops August 19th, and they’ve just released the new single “Overthrow.” It features guest vocals from Brooke Reeves of Impending Doom. You can catch Sleeping Giant on their album release tour with Phinehas and Those Who Fear August 1st – 23rd.

Solid State Records have released a free summer sampler, that features tracks from Demon Hunter, Wolves at the Gate, The Ongoing Concept and more.

Beartooth drummer Brandon Mullins wrote a guest blog for Modern Drummer Magazine. In it, he talks about his gear, playing style and what it’s like to tour with the band.

Battery artist The Architect have released a brand new song called “Reprise.” Unlike the traditional lyric video, the band went all out releasing the new track in the form of a new music video.

Wolves at the Gate will be doing a live online chat this Thursday on Soundrop. The chat starts at 6:30pm eastern in the Solid State Records room.