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Last updated on April 24, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
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10 news articles posted today (and counting...)
Ov Ruin Premiere New Single & Music Video

Nashville, Tennessee-based blackened deathcore quintet Ov Ruin premiere a new single and music video named "A Throne of Nothing", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Scorched Mind Premiere New Single & Music Video

Pennsylvania's metalcore quartet Scorched Mind premiere a new single and music video by the name of "Terminal Lucidity", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
NecroticGoreBeast Premiere New Track & Music Video

Quebecois slamming brutal death metal outfit NecroticGoreBeast premiere a new single and music video titled “Cephalic Devourment Assimilation”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Dan Tucker of Crown Magnetar guests on that particular track.
Combichrist Premiere New Single Feat. King 810

Industrial metal band Combichrist have teamed up with David Gunn of Flint, Michigan nü-metal outfit King 810 for a new track titled “Demons Wanna Be Summoned.”
While neither act issued direct commentary on the collaboration, a press release provided the following insight into the track: More...
August Burns Red Premiere Single Feat. Jamie Hails

August Burns Red have delivered a new single titled “Sonic Salvation.” The Lancaster, Pennsylvania metalcore outfit’s latest track features a guest appearance from Jamie Hails, vocalist of Australian progressive metalcore band Polaris. The song will appear on their upcoming album “Season Of Surrender,” which is set for release on June 5th via Fearless Records.
Hails isn’t the only Australian metalcore figure involved with the record either, as members of Make Them Suffer will guest on “Cerebral Malfunction.” Closer to home, The Devil Wears Prada vocalist Mike Hranica is also set to appear on the album’s opening track, “Legions.”
Beyond a planned Australian tour this September, the band are currently keeping that connection alive on their spring North American co-headlining run with fellow Australian act The Amity Affliction. That tour also includes support from Boundaries and HEAVENSGATE. More...
The Amity Affliction Premiere New Single & Video

Alongside the release of their ninth studio album “House Of Cards,” The Amity Affliction have also dropped a video for the track “Kickboxer.” The footage was captured during the band’s April 13th, 2026 show at Preserving Underground in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, with director Tomise and fans in attendance contributing to the clip.
“House Of Cards” marks the band’s first release since their turbulent split with bassist/vocalist Ahren Stringer, with Jonny Reeves of Kingdom Of Giants stepping in as his replacement.
The band are currently out on a North American co-headlining tour with August Burns Red, joined by Boundaries and HEAVENSGATE as support. More...
Holy Wars Premiere New Single & Music Video

Holy Wars have released a music video for “Kill The Light,” arriving alongside the launch of their new album “Shadow Work / Light Work.” The alternative metal outfit enlisted director Kevin Schlanser to helm the visuals, which you can check out below.
Robb Flynn Guests On New Black Veil Brides Song

Platinum-certified melodic metalcore band Black Veil Brides have unveiled a new track titled “Revenger,” featuring a guest appearance from Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn.
Speaking on how the collaboration came together, vocalist Andy Biersack shared: More...
Korn Premiere New 'Diablo IV'-Inspired Single

Korn have surprise-released a new track titled “Reward The Scars,” created in collaboration with the upcoming “Lord Of Hatred” expansion for the 2023 action RPG “Diablo IV,” which is due out April 28th. The song marks the pioneering nü-metal band’s first new material in roughly five years and was written specifically with the game in mind.
For the track, the band reunited with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Deftones, Evanescence), who previously worked with them on their 2019 album “The Nothing.” Frontman Jonathan Davis—long known to be an avid gamer—hasn’t confirmed his personal connection to the Diablo series, but the collaboration fits naturally given his interests.
The release also comes just days before Korn’s return to the stage. Their first show since last October is set for this Saturday, April 25th, as part of the returning “Sick New World” festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their current live schedule is as follows: More...
Quicksand Premiere Two New Tracks

NYC post-hardcore pioneers Quicksand have announced “Bring On The Psychics” as their first new album in five years. The record is set for a July 17th release via Equal Vision and was produced and mixed by Jon Markson (Drug Church, DRAIN). Its title draws inspiration from a quote by the late scientist Carl Sagan.
Speaking on what shaped the album, vocalist/guitarist Walter Schreifels explained: More...
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