December 19, 2025: Peter Criss Returns, Lychgate Unleashes “Precipice,” and Diverse Rap Drops Hit New Music Friday
This December 19, 2025, brings a massive influx of new music, making it a significant New Music Friday. Many artists are releasing their latest works today, promising diverse listening experiences for all music fans with new albums and songs hitting the charts. This New Music Friday is packed with exciting releases.
Peter Criss Solo Album: A Rock Comeback on New Music Friday
Peter Criss, the iconic “Catman” from KISS, makes a significant rock comeback with the release of his self-titled solo album, “Peter Criss”. This marks his first solo album in 18 years. Criss calls it his “most rock-driven solo album ever”. The record features guest spots from John 5 and Billy Sheehan, with Paul Shaffer also making an appearance. Criss put his “heart and soul” into the project, blending classic rock sounds with personal themes that touch on politics and his battle with cancer. Criss feels his voice remains strong, stating, “I’m still singing like a bird”. Fans might see him perform live again if the album proves popular. This release is a top event for rock enthusiasts and a highlight of this New Music Friday.
Lychgate Presents “Precipice”: Black Metal Releases for New Music Friday
Lychgate, the avant-garde black metal group, presents their fourth album, “Precipice”. This release is categorized as progressive extreme metal, and the band promises a “scorching, twisted and transfixing” sound. “Precipice” explores lyrical themes inspired by E.M. Forster’s “The Machine Stops”, offering a challenging journey with complex songwriting and dense production. Listeners can expect an experimental sound that creates a unique atmosphere, making it a notable addition to the New Music Friday black metal releases.
New Rap Albums and Hip-Hop Drops This New Music Friday
Rap music fans have exciting new releases today. Acaz drops his album “Epilog”. Aytee presents his new work, “Schizoid”. Blokkmonsta and Dr. Faustus share “Ultra Violence”. Aytee recently released a single called “AWAY” on December 16th, showcasing his continuous music output. Blokkmonsta and Dr. Faustus also released the single “Woll’n ma sehn” in late November. These tracks highlight the vibrant energy of the rap scene and are important music industry news for many listeners eager for new rap albums this New Music Friday.
A Diverse Music Landscape on This New Music Friday December
Beyond major rock and rap albums, the day offers music across many diverse music genres. Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith releases “Thoughts on the Future”, an instrumental album. The official soundtrack for the movie “Song Sung Blue” is also available today. Metal fans can anticipate “This Life Is a Grave” from Dead Sun, and Brahmashiras, a metal band, releases “Trinitite”. This varied list ensures new music for every taste and showcases the breadth of current music events. The variety means many trending songs are now available on this special New Music Friday December.
The day of December 19, 2025, marks a significant event for music lovers, serving as a prime example of a packed New Music Friday. Listeners can explore the latest offerings from established artists like Peter Criss, whose rock comeback is a major event. Lychgate also delivers a new album, and rap artists including Acaz, Aytee, Blokkmonsta, and Dr. Faustus contribute to the exciting new rap albums. The diverse music genres ensure there is new music for everyone. This event highlights artist news across the entire industry, and these new releases are essential for all dedicated music fans participating in this remarkable New Music Friday.
