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Ex-Elysia Guitarist Danny Lomeli Has Passed Away
Deathcore outfit Elysia have announced the passing of guitarist Danny Lomeli. This GoFundMe
has been launched to help cover the financial costs associated with Danny Lomeli's funeral and other final expenses.
The band shared the heartbreaking news in a statement issued tonight: More...
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Premieres New Single
Heavy metal pioneer Tony Iommi has announced his first solo album since 2005. Titled “From The Dark”, the new record is set for an October 23rd release through BMG. The Black Sabbath icon has introduced the album with its first single, “World Alone”, which features vocals from Jørn Lande (Masterplan, Jorn, etc.). The accompanying music video was directed by Ryan Mackfall.
A press release said of the track: More...
Wargasm Sign With Hopeless Records
Electro nü-metal duo Wargasm have signed with Hopeless Records and marked the announcement with the release of their new single “Get Down”. The track is set to appear on the UK outfit’s upcoming sophomore album, which the band finished recording this past spring. Further details regarding the release remain under wraps.
As previously reported, Wargasm will return to the U.S. this fall as support for Scene Queen and Bailey Spinn on the following tour: More...
SOIA Vocalist Lou Koller Has Passed Away Aged 59
Lou Koller, the frontman of one of hardcore's most respected bands, Sick Of It All, has tragically died. He was fifty nine years old. A statement from his bandmates reads as follows:
"It’s with unbelievable sadness that we announce to our worldwide hardcore family the passing of our brother Lou Koller.
"The level of loss that we feel at this time is overwhelming. This year would have marked Sick of it All’s 40th anniversary as a band, and Lou’s camaraderie, commitment and enthusiasm were always steadfast throughout the years. We have lost a beloved friend and an iconic frontman. Lou had the power to raise everyone’s spirits at our shows with a smile and a sarcastic comment, and he won people over wherever we played, from every culture and every corner of the world.
"At this time of intense grief, we must again acknowledge the great help and support offered by everyone who donated to Lou’s medical fund. You all helped Lou feel very special and very loved as he battled away these last two years. His battle is over now and he can finally rest. Hopefully he can somehow still see and feel the beautiful, positive mark he left on the world."
Lou Koller was one of the founding members of Sick Of It All, alongside his brother Pete and drummer David Lamb. The Koller brothers remained the only constant members, though the lineup had been steady since 1994's seminal album, "Scratch The Surface," and would ultimately release twelve studio albums, with the last being "Wake The Sleeping Dragon!" in 2018. In 2024, the band announced that Lou had been diagnosed with an esophageal tumor and cancelled their scheduled performances. The next May, Lou posted a video to announce that he was now free of cancer, but only four months later, he confirmed that it had returned.
Outside of Sick Of It All, Koller made several guest appearances with other bands and notably collaborated with Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury as Blood From The Soul, who released their debut album, "To Spite The Gland That Breeds" in 1993.
We at Metal Underground offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and bandmates at this devastating time. More...
King Diamond Adds Gus G. To Current Line-up
King Diamond is thrilled to announce the addition of guitar virtuoso Gus G. (Firewind, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) to the band's lineup. Gus G. joins as guitarist and will compose, record, and tour with King Diamond going forward, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's storied history.
The band extends their deepest gratitude and utmost respect to Andy LaRocque, whose extraordinary 40-year contribution to King Diamond has left a permanent and irreplaceable mark on the band's legacy and on heavy metal as a whole. Andy's musicianship, dedication, and artistry have been an essential part of what makes this band what it is, and that will never be forgotten.
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Gus G. performing with Firewind on 70,000 Tons of Metal in 2026 More...
Misery Index Premiere First New Song In Four Years
Baltimore deathgrind outfit Misery Index have returned with their first new single in four years, “Feral Future.” The track arrives alongside a newly released lyric video and follows the band's re-signing with Season Of Mist earlier this year.
Bassist/vocalist Jason Netherton said of the song: More...
Chiodos Premiere 1st New Track In 10 Years
Post-hardcore outfit Chiodos have signed with SharpTone Records. After going inactive in 2016, frontman Craig Owens revived the band in 2024 with an entirely new backing lineup. The reformed group subsequently re-recorded their debut album, “All’s Well That Ends Well,” in full to celebrate its 20th anniversary—a move that drew criticism from at least one former member.
The band have now launched the next chapter of their career with “TAPDAT,” their first new single in more than a decade, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Keith Sorrells (Demi Lovato, Jutes) produced the track, with Owens commenting: More...
L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Passes Aged 59
On July 13th, alternative metal/grunge pioneers L7 announced that bass player Jennifer Finch would not be able to take part in their upcoming farewell tour, due to battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. Tragically, only five days after the announcement, Jennifer has passed away. She was fifty nine years old. A statement posted on her Instagram reads as follows:
"We are devastated to announce the death of our partner, sister, daughter, and friend Jennifer Precious Finch. Jennifer’s impact on the world of music was seismic; her impact on our lives, even moreso. We appreciate everyone’s interest and concern, thank you for all the kind messages. We appreciate some space to heal privately during this difficult time."
Finch joined L7 as the third member, following their formation by Donita Sparks and Suzi Gardner, having previously played with Courtney Love and Kat Bjelland in Sugar Babydoll. She was credited with helping the band enormously through networking and would co-write several of the bands best known songs including "Everglade" and "The Bomb." She departed after the fourth album, "Hungry For Stink," but took part in the band's 2014 reformation and recorded their 2019 album, "Scatter The Rats."
Outside of L7, she was a noted photographer, a passion she had pursued since adolescence, and appeared in several documentaries and movies, including the Jon Waters film, Serial Mom.
Mike Browning (Nocturnus AD) Dies At 62
Mike Browning, the veteran drummer/vocalist and co-founder of influential death metal band Morbid Angel, has passed away at the age of 62. Browning was a member of Morbid Angel from 1983 to 1986 before going on to perform with numerous other projects over the following decades, including Nocturnus, Nocturnus AD, After Death, Acheron, Atlanta, GA-based Incubus and more.
Profound Lore Records confirmed his passing earlier today, sharing the following tribute:
“RIP death metal legend/sci-fi death metal godfather Mike Browning of Nocturnus/Nocturnus AD. Journey beyond the gateway to the outer void!
‘Before Christ – I ruled the land
After Death – I will rule once again'”
Morbid Angel also honored their former bandmate, stating:
“R.I.P Mike, thanks for helping making all this happen.
Our condolences to his family & especially his daughter.”
Ex Broken Hope & Soil Musician Passes Away
Shaun Glass, who initially found fame as the bassist of death metal band Broken Hope, before achieving further success with Soil, has passed away following a stroke. His former Soil bandmates posted the following message regarding his death:
"We’d like to take a moment to say goodbye to our former guitarist Shaun Glass who passed away earlier today. Although we have been estranged and not on good terms since his departure in 2007, he was still an integral part of SOiL in the early years. And for a long time he was a good friend and comrade. We had many laughs and many good times back in the day. We will look back at those times with fond memories and smiles. It’s sad to hear of his passing and we would like to send his family our condolences during this time of grief."
Other tributes have been posted from various other metal musicians, including Malevolent Creation guitarist Philip Fasciana who said:
"Rest easy old friend! It seems like yesterday we were tape trading in 1989 and have always stayed in touch. I'm gonna miss your hilarious text messages. Metal has lost another brother. R.I.P. Shaun Glass ! Until we meet again!"
Kelly Shaefer of Atheist, Till The Dirt and Neurotica also paid tribute:
"Man.... this is horrible. We toured together on Ozzfest back in 2002, and had remained friends since. We just spoke a few weeks ago and you sounded so full of life. It's a scary reminder to treat everyday as your possible last. You were a real one for sure, and I will miss you brother. RIP."
Shaun Glass began his career with Chicago death metal band, Terminal Death, recording two demos, before joining Sindrome in 1986. He would achieve more recognition when he replaced Ed Hughes as the bass player of Broken Hope, with whom he recorded the albums "Repulsive Conception" and "Loathing," before leaving in 1998 to focus on his hard rock/nu metal band Soil. It was with Soil that he gained the most commercial success, thanks largely to their second album, "Scars," and its lead single, "Halo." He would go on to release two more albums with the band, "Redefine" (2004) and "True Self" (2007) before parting ways and forming a new death metal band, Dirge Within, who recorded two albums themselves, "Force Fed Lies" and "There Will Be Blood." It was around this time that he rejoined Broken Hope and appeared on the album, "Omen Of Disease," before eventually forming his latest band Repentance, who released two full length albums before Glass's death, with a third, "Retaliate," due out on July 27th.
MONUMENT OF MISANTHROPY Release New Full-Length
"Washington State Charm" is the latest studio album from Austrian brutal death metal band MONUMENT OF MISANTHROPY, released today, June 26, 2026 via Listenable Records. The release is a concept album centered on the life of Ted Bundy, one of the United States’ most infamous serial killers, tracing his story from a troubled childhood and adolescence through his crimes, prison escape attempts, and eventual execution by electric chair.
Continuing the band’s established focus on serial killer-themed concept records — following albums such as "Unterweger" (about Jack Unterweger) and "Vile Postmortem Irrumatio" (about Ed Kemper) — "Washington State Charm" delves into Bundy’s psychology and actions in detail. The title is an ironic nod to Bundy’s perceived “charm,” referencing his use of appearance and charisma to manipulate victims, particularly in Washington State. Lyrically, the album covers his upbringing, early criminal activity, his killing spree across the Pacific Northwest (song: "The 1974 PNW Spree"), subsequent crimes in states including Colorado and Florida, and his final fate in prison ("Strapped To The Throne (Burn, Bundy, Burn)").
The album maintains a graphic, misanthropic tone typical of brutal death metal, but presents its subject matter through a structured narrative that functions as a disturbing “sonic biography.”
Several notable guest appearances further expand and diversify the record’s sonic palette: More...
Hollow Pact Sign With Sumerian Records
Hollow Pact have announced their signing to Sumerian Records alongside the release of their new single “Tear.” The industrial-laced melodic metalcore outfit, which includes the grandson of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham among its members, also features vocalist Jager Henry, a descendant of the legendary rock figure.
A Lost Noise-directed music video for “Tear” has debuted alongside the announcement.
Commenting on their new label home, the band stated: More...
Behemoth Premiere New Single & Music Video
Polish blackened death metal band Behemoth have unveiled their new track “I, Scvlptor.” The song serves as the title track for the group’s upcoming 8-song release, which is scheduled to arrive on September 4th. As previously announced, the effort will feature new material alongside re-recorded versions of early songs, a Venom cover, and more.
Massacre Records will handle the physical release of “I, Scvlptor,” while Nuclear Blast will oversee its digital distribution. The accompanying music video for the title track was directed by Dariusz Szermanowicz (Dimmu Borgir, Kreator), who once again teamed up with the band for the visual.
Devourment Premiere 1st New Release In 5 Years
Texas brutal death metal veterans Devourment have unexpectedly dropped a new EP, “Pious Impiety”, marking their first new release in five years.
The three-track effort features the title cut alongside “Mortiferous Dependency” and “Advanced Stage Decomposition”. Recording sessions were handled by Daniel Schmuck (Power Trip, Frozen Soul), who oversaw production, engineering, mixing and mastering duties.
In addition to its digital release, “Pious Impiety” is also available on 7-inch vinyl through Relapse Records.
Before embarking on a major North American tour this summer, Devourment will play a pair of warm-up shows at 1720 in Los Angeles, CA on June 20th and 21st. From there, the band will join Hatebreed, Snuffed On Sight, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life and Face Yourself on the opening leg of this year’s ‘The Summer Slaughter Tour’. Death metal legends Incantation will join the package beginning July 19th.
‘The Summer Slaughter Tour’ 2026 Dates: More...
Monument Of Misanthropy Premiere New Music Video
Originally founded as a solo project by singer Georg Wilfinger (ex-Miasma) in 2010 in Austria, MONUMENT OF MISANTHROPY has released three studio albums, an EP and a demo up to now. The previous full-length album "Vile Postmortem Irrumatio" was released in August 2024 and drew roaring reviews worldwide.
Today, those relentless purveyors of auditory violence and “Mindhunters” of brutal death metal have premiered their new single “Washington State Charm.” The track also serves as the title track to their upcoming new full-length release.
"Washington State Charm" is framed as a concept album, charting the coming-of-age story of a serial killer—from an uneasy upbringing and early warning signs to a grim conclusion in the electric chair—drawing inspiration from one of America’s most infamous figures, Ted Bundy.
PRE-ORDER-LINK: WASHINGTON STATE CHARM via Listenable Records
The band comments on the second single from "Washington State Charm": More...
Cro-Mags Premiere First New Single In Six Years
NYC hardcore pioneers Cro-Mags have premiered their first new song in roughly six years, “Wired For Chaos.” The track shares its title with the 2024 documentary centered on the life of the band's vocalist and bassist Harley Flanagan.
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Flanagan described the song's musical direction: More...
Slayer Unveil Five-Date Latin American Tour
Slayer have announced their most extensive touring plans since reuniting in 2024. The thrash metal icons will take their 40th anniversary celebration of “Reign In Blood” to Latin America, performing the landmark album in full across five shows.
Texas crossover thrash outfit Power Trip will open the Mexico City date, while German thrash veterans Kreator will join the remaining shows alongside various regional support acts.
Tour Dates: More...
The Berzerker Reunites For Damnation Festival 2026
The Berzerker have reunited to play their only European show at this year's Damnation. The Australian industrial death metal juggernaut return after almost two decades away, promising a visual and sonic assault even more extreme than the first time around.
Luke Kenny said: "I stopped the band in 2009 because I absolutely fucking hated the constant technical problems. My body was wrecked, and the technical limitations meant it was never anywhere near what I envisioned.
"Every show felt like a fucking disaster waiting to happen and I refused to keep giving people a version of this band that didn’t live up to what I imagined. The Berzerker was built to be a brutal sonic and visual assault – speed, chaos, precision and violence – and for years everything onstage fought against that. I hit a point where I simply refused to keep doing it and moved on."
In addition to performing at Damnation Festival 2026, which will take place in Manchester, England between the 7th and 8th of November, the Aussie veterans will also perform at the Necrosonic festival on August 22nd in Brisbane.
The reactivated lineup is as follows:
Luke Kenny – vocals, programming
Sam Bean – bass, guitar, vocals
Matt Wilcock – guitar
Todd Hansen – drums
Sinner To Release Final Album In July
Sinner, featuring Primal Fear bassist / co-founder Mat Sinner, will release their final album, "Boom Bang Goodbye," on July 31 via Reigning Phoenix Music.
With this final album, Mat Sinner closes an eventful chapter spanning 40+ years and 19 albums. "Boom Bang Goodbye" unifies a gathering of high-class musicians including Ronnie Romero (Rainbow), Michael Sadler (Saga), Björn “Speed” Strid (Soilwork), Jim Müller (Kissin’ Dynamite) and Erik Mårtensson (Eclipse) – to name but a few – igniting a brilliant last fireworks of 11 songs. One such song is "Wait," which has been given the music video treatment and can be seen below.
"I wanted the first song on the album to be a feel-good, upbeat track, something to lift your spirits, because I didn’t want to add to the political madness we’re in with a depressing soundtrack. ‘Wait’ is also representative of the whole album. Working with Michael Bormann again after 10 years was an instant connection; the chemistry was perfect. And, like on the entire album, drummer Moritz Müller and my partner Alex Scholpp delivered an incredibly awesome performance. Plus, my friend Jacob Hansen did an absolutely brilliant mix, and Mat was 100% happy!" – Mat Sinner More...
Sepultura Confirms Date For Final Show
After more than four decades of bringing Brazilian heavy music to the world’s biggest stages, Sepultura have officially announced the final show of their career. The historic performance will take place on 7 November 2026 at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo Brazil, marking the end of one of the most influential journeys in the history of heavy metal worldwide.
The choice of the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu holds special meaning for the band. The venue has been part of Sepultura’s history since the early 1990s, especially because of the iconic concert held at Praça Charles Miller, in front of the stadium, which helped establish the band’s strength in Brazil. Decades later, Sepultura returns to the same place to close its story, where part of that legacy was also built.
More than a farewell concert, the night is being conceived as a grand celebration of Sepultura’s history, bringing together different generations, eras and artists who have become part of the band’s journey over the past 40 years. The idea is to transform the final show into a unique moment of tribute, connection and celebration of Brazilian heavy music and its global impact.
Among the international acts already confirmed is Metal Allegiance, featuring some of the most respected musicians in the global metal scene, including Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater, Alex Skolnick and Chuck Billy of Testament, Phil Demmel, formerly of Machine Head, Troy Sanders of Mastodon, and bassist/founder Mark Menghi.
The line-up will also feature confirmed appearances by Krisiun, one of the world’s most respected death metal bands, and American thrash metal band Sacred Reich. Additional special guests will be announced soon.
Former members and musicians connected to Sepultura’s history over the decades are also expected to join the celebration, including Jean Dolabella and Jairo Guedz, the latter of whom was part of the band’s original line-up.
Sepultura’s final show at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu promises to be a historic, emotional and unforgettable night, a farewell befitting the band’s importance to both Brazilian culture and the global heavy metal scene.