Metal News for March 18, 2025
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8 news articles posted on this day.
Exhorder To Play This Summer's Brutal Assault
Exhorder are coming to Brutal Assault - the New Orleans pioneers of groove-laden thrash will unleash their raw power with unrelenting intensity. King Woman will envelop you in their hypnotic blend of ethereal doom and melancholic shoegaze, while XIII. STOLETÍ bring their iconic gothic rock, weaving dark poetry into haunting melodies.
Brutal Assault will take place in the Czech Republic at the Josefov Fortress during August 6-9, 2025.
Festival passes are available HERE! More...
Suicide Messiah Premiere New Single & Music Video
Mexican deathcore outfit Suicide Messiah premiere a new single and music video by the name of "Cancer", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Firmly Grasped Premiere New Single & Lyric Video
Dekalb, Illinois-based slamming death metal outfit Firmly Grasped premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "C*nt Punt Scum Party", streaming via YouTube for you now below.
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Katatonia Part Ways w/ Co-Founder Anders Nyström
Anders Nyström, founding member of progressive metal band Katatonia, has officially parted ways with the group. Over the years, Nyström has taken on multiple roles within the band, primarily as a guitarist, vocalist, and keyboardist.
Katatonia’s vocalist/guitarist Jonas Renkse shared the news on the band's social media today, March 17th, issuing a statement regarding Nyström’s departure. More...
Ruins Of Perception Premiere Dimmu Borgir Cover
German deathcore outfit Ruins Of Perception have released their take on Dimmu Borgir’s symphonic black metal classic, “Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse.” Accompanying the cover, the band has also dropped a brand-new music video, which you can check out below.
Blood Monolith (Nails, Undeath, Etc.) Debut Track
Blood Monolith is a newly formed death metal band featuring members from Nails, Undeath, and more. Their debut album, The Calling Of Fire, is set for release on May 16th via Profound Lore Records. The album’s first single, “Prayer To Crom,” has been unveiled, setting the tone for what’s to come.
Speaking on the track vocalist/guitarist Lermo (Nails, Ulthar) states: More...
Sicksense (Ex-The Agonist) Premiere Music Video
Sicksense (featuring members of Stuck Mojo and ex-The Agonist) have unveiled “Follow Me”, the final preview from their forthcoming debut album, Cross Me Twice. The nü-metal outfit took a hands-on approach, self-directing the accompanying music video, which you can check out below. Cross Me Twice is set to drop on March 28th via Earache Records.
LarcɆnia RoɆ Premiere New Single & Music Video
LarcɆnia RoɆ have unleashed their latest single, “Lip Split”, accompanied by a music video directed by Garrett Barefoot. This crushing track is taken from the North Carolina-based deathcore outfit’s debut album, Extraction, which is set for release on May 16th via Unique Leader Records.
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