Kreator To Release New Album In January

German thrash metal icons Kreator has announced that they will release a brand new album, titled "Krushers Of The World" in January of 2026. The band will also be promoting the record with a huge European tour, including the UK, where they will be joined by Carcass, Exodus and Nails. The album's first single, "Seven Serpents," will be released this Friday, while general tickets for the tour go on sale on September 29th. You can also check out the artwork for "Krushers Of The World," created by Zbigniew M. Bielak, below.

The tour dates are as follows:

March 20 – MEO Arena – Lisboa, Portugal
March 22 – Palacio Vistalegre – Madrid, Spain
March 24 – Zenith Paris – La Villette – Paris, France
March 25 – Ancienne Belgique – Bruxelles, Belgium
March 27 – O2 Academy Brixton – London, United Kingdom
March 28 – O2 Apollo Manchester – Manchester, United Kingdom
March 29 – O2 Academy Glasgow – Glasgow, United Kingdom
March 31 – Rockhal – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
April 1 – Halle 622 – Zürich, Switzerland
April 3 – MainStage Brabanthallen – Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
April 4 – Grugahalle – Essen, Germany
April 5 – Jahrhunderthalle – Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
April 7 – Alcatraz – Milan, Italy
April 8 – Media Center Ljubljana – Ljubljana, Slovenia
April 9 – Gasometer – Wien, Austria
April 10 – Mhp Arena – Ludwigsburg, Germany
April 11 – Zenith – Munich, Germany
April 12 – Forum Karlín – Karlín, Czechia
April 13 – Barba Negra – Budapest, Hungary
April 15 – COS Torwar – Warszawa, Poland
April 17 – Inselparkhalle – Hamburg, Germany
April 18 – Uber Eats Music Hall – Berlin, Germany
April 20 – Palladium Riga – Riga, Latvia
April 21 – Black Box Finland – Helsinki, Finland
April 23 – Annexet – Stockholm, Sweden
April 24 – Sentrum Scene – Oslo, Norway
April 25 – Poolen – København, Denmark More...

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Messa Shares New Music Video "Reveal"

Italian doom metal outfit Messa are pleased to unveil their new video for "Reveal." The track comes off the band‘s critically-adored new full-length, "The Spin," released in April via Metal Blade Records.

Based in the band's eclectic, self-defined “scarlet doom” sound, The Spin rises, falls, broods, bites, comforts, and destroys, all the while resounding with both instinctive magic and obsessive, concerted hard work. After lighting up the underground with a triptych of increasingly distinctive and wondrous records – 2016's "Belfry," 2018's "Feast For Water," and 2022's "Close" – with "The Spin," Messa is audibly equipped for the proverbial big leagues.

Comments the band on their "Reveal" video; "The main riff in 'Reveal' manifested itself spontaneously. Our guitar player Alberto dreamed of it one night. He suddenly woke up at 4:00am and recorded it with his phone so he wouldn't forget it. It was the most immediate song to write out of all those we wrote for 'The Spin' and it features two key elements: the typical, 'blues' use of slide guitar and the 'metal' element of the blastbeats.

"This video was entirely shot with analog equipment in a tire warehouse in our hometown. We chose the lo-fi aesthetic on purpose, using the dynamism of strobe and neon lights. We tried to make it as spontaneous as the songwriting process for the track." More...

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Tailgunner Signs With Napalm Records

Having earned the rare endorsement of K.K. Downing as the next big thing in metal, and touring the UK supporting KK's Priest, British newcomers Tailgunner have just signed with Napalm Records. Further endorsing his praise for the band, the Judas Priest guitar legend has now taken on a new role of producer for their dynamic sophomore album. Tailgunner have quickly made a name for themselves amongst heavy metal fans—this young band from the home country of metal is one to watch!

Tailgunner about the signing:
"There are iconic partnerships—like denim and leather, Jack & Coke, and swords and tequila. Now we hope to add Tailgunner & Napalm Records to that list. We’re proud of being pure Heavy Metal, with zero apologies or compromise—that’s why joining the world’s biggest independent metal label feels right at home. The blitzkrieg of our first three years as a band continues full throttle—with our upcoming sophomore album, and together with the incredible team at Napalm behind us and the great and legendary K.K. Downing producing the record, we’re taking on the world n’ planting the flag for British Metal right at the top of it. Heavy Metal for Eternity!"

K.K. Downing about Tailgunner:
"Tailgunner is a band we should have seen emerge years ago from the UK. They personify everything that is heavy metal. They are loud and proud, and totally descended from everyone in metal that has gone before—their energy and rawness, together with their brand of metal, incorporates all of the godfathers and much more. Maiden, Priest, Motörhead, Def Leppard—the list is endless. The band has a youthful freshness and a uniqueness that will no doubt elevate them to being a true Metal favourite of the fans."

Napalm Records Senior A&R Sebastian Münch adds:
"Over the past few months, I've been fortunate enough to witness the development of the new album, and it's simply incredible. K.K. Downing has already said everything perfectly here. Tailgunner are not a copy or nostalgically drawing on Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, or Def Leppard, but are creating their own fresh, authentic heavy metal universe." More...

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Omnium Gatherum Drops "Walking Ghost Phase" Video

As a last single before their new album, "May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way," drops November 7th Finnish melodic death metal stalwarts Omnium Gatherum are releasing the 80s infused "Walking Ghost Phase" that comes with a visualizer video which can be watched below.

Jukka Pelkonen (vocals) about the song: "'Walking Ghost Phase' is about addiction in its many forms. It is about dullness defeating passion yet the addiction creating a fixation. It is a zombie-like state where one is forced to go through the destructive pattern repeatedly. Self-deception is one of the key topics in this song. How addiction lures one into thinking there is nothing wrong and then it consumes you. The title is a real term used when the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster happened in the 80's. There were workers exposed to heavy radiation who obviously got sick from it. After a while they seemed to be cured, but that was only a deception. Soon afterwards they just collapsed and passed away. That is why I linked the ’Walking Ghost Phase‘-state to the idea of addiction."

Markus Vanhala (guitars) further comments: "Here‘s the third OG single down the road - called 'Walking Ghost Phase.' This one represents the simpler, straight-forward banger side of the upcoming album, it is getting your heads banging and fists pumping. Really looking forward to playing this one live as it has a feel of an upcoming classic live anthem - luckily we have A LOT of shows coming up. Also fear not, there‘s also gonna be some a bit more proggy or advanced stuff on the album. May the bridges we burn light the way!" More...

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Potato Premiere New Single & Music Video "YUGE PP"

Phoenix, Arizona-based slam outfit Potato premiere a new single and music video titled "YUGE PP", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Agnostic Front Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

Veteran NY hardcore punk institution Agnostic Front have officially set November 07th as the release date for their 13th studio album, “Echoes In Eternity.” Run-DMC legend Darryl “DMC” McDaniels guests on the song “Matter Of Life & Death.” In the meantime, a lyric video for the album’s opening track, “Way Of War,” has been released and is available to stream below.

Frontman Roger Miret commented ahead of its arrival: More...

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Downswing Premiere New Single & Music Video

Downswing have resurfaced with another new single — and another high-profile guest spot. The Albany, NY-based metalcore band have just unveiled “Too Little Too Late,” featuring a guest appearance from Like Moths To Flames frontman Chris Roetter. A music video for the track, directed by Josiahx, is now available to watch.

“Too Little Too Late” will appear on Downswing‘s forthcoming album “And Everything Was Dark,” due out October 24th through MNRK. The group signed with the label earlier this year, with this record marking their first release under its banner.

Speaking further on the song, the band offered: More...

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Stellar Circuits Premiere New Single & Music Video

Progressive alternative metal outfit Stellar Circuits have dropped “Corridor” as the second single from their forthcoming sophomore album “Phantom :: Phoenix.” The record is set to arrive on November 14th via Nuclear Blast. Erez Bader took on directing duties for the accompanying music video to this latest track, both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.

Frontman Ben Beddick shared the following on this latest preview: More...

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Carcosa (AngelMaker) Premiere New Single & Video

Carcosa, the Canadian melodic deathcore outfit featuring members of AngelMaker, have unveiled the music video for the title track to their sophomore album “The Axe Forgets, The Tree Remembers.” The clip, which premiered today streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below, was directed by Ranch Boy Productions.

The band emphasized the significance of this particular track, noting its role as a cornerstone of the record and highlighting its striking incorporation of clean vocals: More...

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Spite Premiere New Single & Music Video

Spite have unveiled the title track to their forthcoming album “New World Killer,” pairing it with a performance-driven video directed by Eric Richter (Lorna Shore, Knocked Loose).

Guitarist Alex Tehrani explained, “‘New World Killer‘ is the conclusion to a looming theme throughout the album — the constant battle between internal monologue and morality in the real world.”

Frontman Darius Tehrani added of the clip, “This video portrays the authenticity of the band. Step into the room with Spite. This is what you get.”

“New World Killer” is set for release on October 31st via Rise Records, with touring in support to follow alongside Fit For A King, Make Them Suffer and 156/Silence on the dates below: More...

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