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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.
HAVOK Sign With BLKIIBLK (Megadeth, Etc.)
Colorado thrash metal band HAVOK have signed with BLKIIBLK, joining a roster that includes acts such as Megadeth and Biohazard. The first release from the new partnership is the single “Fifth Generation Warfare,” which has arrived alongside a lyric video now streaming online.
Speaking about signing with the label, the band stated: More...
Headwreck Sign With EMPIRE
EMPIRE, which has made major strides across hip-hop, reggaeton, R&B, pop, and more—working with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Bebe Rexha, and Shaggy over the years—are now expanding into a new territory: nü-metalcore.
The label, distribution, and publishing collective have signed Australian band Headwreck as part of that push into heavier music. The band recently released the track “Raindrops” through that new partnership, with a music video for the song available below:
Vocalist Connor Hickman told Billboard about the unconventional deal: More...
Ocean Sleeper Sign With Rise Records/BMG
Australian metalcore band Ocean Sleeper have signed with Rise Records and BMG Australia, celebrating the new partnership with the release of their latest single, “Break The Cycle.” A music video directed by Marc Vecchio has also premiered alongside the new single and can be viewed below:
Speaking collectively about the track, the band stated: More...
Peacemaker FL Sign With Papercut Recordings
Florida deathcore band Peacemaker FL have officially signed with Papercut Recordings. Marking the beginning of this new chapter, the band have released a music video for their new single “Reverse Bear Trap.”
The track will appear on a new album the quintet plan to release sometime this summer. Speaking about the song, the band stated, “The song depicts someone who is seeking vengeance on a person who seeks to prey on and harm other people.”
Papercut Recordings was launched in August 2025 and was co-founded by Brand Of Sacrifice guitarist Michael Leo Valeri—who also founded Shibori Threads—and Fit For A King bassist/vocalist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary of Beacon Management fame.
Carnifex Sign With Sumerian Records
Deathcore band Carnifex have officially signed with Sumerian Records, marking the start of a new chapter for the group. Celebrating the partnership, the band have released a new single titled “Roses & Rotting Corpses,” accompanied by a music video directed by Midvessel, both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
The move to Sumerian follows Carnifex’s more than decade-long tenure with Nuclear Blast.
The announcement also arrives as this year’s “Chaos & Carnage Tour” gains momentum.
Following Thy Art Is Murder’s withdrawal from the tour due to a medical emergency, Carnifex and Bodysnatcher were elevated to co-headliner status. The package is rounded out by 200 Stab Wounds, Ingested, Gates To Hell, and Bodybox, with the following dates still remaining: More...
Monument Of Misanthropy Premiere New Single
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. 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 “The 1974 PNW Spree.” The track serves as the first preview of their upcoming full-length release, “Washington State Charm.” The track also features a guest solo from guitar virtuoso Gabe Mangold of Enterprise Earth.
The album is framed as a concept record, 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.
The band comments on the album debut single ' The 1974 PNW Spree': More...
Saosin Premiere 1st New Song In Over A Decade
Californian post-hardcore band Saosin have kicked off a new era with their latest single, “Starting Over Again.” The track marks the gold-certified group’s first new material in years and arrives via their new label home, Sumerian Records. The band welcomed vocalist Cove Reber back into the lineup in 2024, with his previous full-length with the group, “In Search Of Solid Ground,” having been released in 2009.
The song not only signals Reber’s full return, but also serves as the band’s first recorded output with guitarist Phil Sgrosso (ex-As I Lay Dying), who joined back in 2016. A music video directed by Christopher Sims has also been released alongside the track. Speaking on the new single, the band shared: More...
Iron Maiden To Be Inducted Into R&R Hall Of Fame
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has announced its inductees to the class of 2026 and heavy metal fans will surely feel vindicated by the inclusion of one of its biggest and most enduring names, Iron Maiden. While the event has often received criticism and mockery from fans of metal, and rock as a whole for some of the inclusions, Iron Maiden's inclusion feels like the righting of a long time wrong.
Quote from manager Rod Smallwood on behalf of Iron Maiden:
"We’d like to thank the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for including us (and former members who were all part of our story) in the 2026 roll call of inductees. Iron Maiden have always been about our relationship with our fans above anything else, including awards and industry accolades. However, having said that, it’s always nice to be recognised and honoured for any achievements within the music industry too!
"It also seems appropriate for the band to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year as we continue our 50th anniversary celebrations with our Run For Your Lives World Tour visiting the Americas and beyond. We would also like to congratulate our fellow 2026 inductees and extend our gratitude as ever to our fans for their loyalty, perseverance and support for over 50 years now! See you all, somewhere on tour."
The list of 2026 inductees are as follows:
Iron Maiden
Sade
Phil Collins
Joy Division/New Order
Oasis
Wu-Tang Clan
Billy Idol
Luther Vandross
Celia Cruz
Queen Latifah
Fela Kuti
Gram Parsons
MC Lyte
Linda Creed
Jimmy Miller
Rick Rubin
Arif Mardin
Ed Sullivan
Drummer Eric Morotti Exits Suffocation
Drummer Eric Morotti has parted ways with New York death metal band Suffocation after nearly a decade with the group, and his exit appears to have been less than amicable. In a statement shared via his Instagram Story on April 10th, Morotti said: More...
Warning To Release First Album In 20 Years
Warning return with "Rituals Of Shame," their first new album in 20 years, due 19th June via Relapse Records. The band’s 2006 album, "Watching From A Distance," has become one of the most revered releases in doom metal, with Pitchfork noting it “stands among the high water marks of the genre,” and Stereogum declaring it the “greatest doom record of all time.”
Today, the first track released from "Rituals Of Shame" is unveiled. You can check out a visualizer video for the song "Stations" below.
"It’s my privilege to be able to present to you the first track released from 'Rituals Of Shame,'" Patrick Walker shares. "Whether you’re among those who have been waiting for this for twenty years, or whether you’re new to my music, it is with great pleasure and some relief, that I can finally give you a taste of the album that will follow later in the year. I wrote and recorded the entire record throughout 2025. This is the year I shall have the honour of sharing it with you."
Walker, who also leads 40 Watt Sun, began work on "Rituals Of Shame" in January 2025, writing seven days a week over three months as he turned his full focus back to Warning. The album was recorded at The Arch Studio, a 140-year-old former church in Southport, U.K., with recording and mixing handled by Chris Fullard (Idles, Sunn O))), Ulver).
The decision to make a new Warning album emerged from a transformative period in Walker’s life. Reluctant to explain his lyrics, he acknowledges only that the work reflects a deeply personal present moment, with the collection echoing the themes that have long defined his writing: longing, separation, and most of all, love. More...
Holding Absence Sign With Sumerian Records
Welsh post-hardcore band Holding Absence have officially signed with Sumerian Records, alongside the release of a music video for their single “Whisper Of A Dream”, both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Speaking on the track, frontman Lucas Woodland said: More...
Vomit Forth Sign With Pure Noise Records
Death metal outfit Vomit Forth have officially signed with Pure Noise Records. Alongside the announcement, the band revealed they’ll be releasing a new EP, “In The Name Of The Father,” on April 23rd. A music video for the EP’s opening track, “Prophecy Of Defilement,” is available to stream via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
The three-track release will feature “Prophecy Of Defilement,” “Contrition,” and “Born King.” The band once again teamed up with producer Randy LeBoeuf (The Acacia Strain, Chamber) for the project, which is now available for pre-order.
Commenting on the new signing, Vomit Forth stated: More...
Ross The Boss Passes Away Aged 72
Ross Friedman, better known to fans of metal and punk rock as Ross The Boss, has sadly died at the age of seventy two. The guitarist announced last month that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and unfortunately succumbed to his illness yesterday. The news was broken by the Metal Hall Of Fame, who posted the following statement:
"It is with deep sadness that we confirm the passing of legendary guitarist, our dear friend, Metal Hall of Fame Inductee, and Global Metal Ambassador Ross “The Boss” Friedman.
"Ross was a pioneering force in both punk and heavy metal, best known as a founding member of The Dictators and Manowar. His powerful playing, unmistakable tone, and uncompromising spirit helped shape generations of musicians and fans around the world.
"Earlier this year, Ross publicly shared his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), facing it with the same courage and honesty that defined his life and career.
"Ross’s impact on music is immeasurable. From the raw energy of early punk to the epic scale of heavy metal, his work left a lasting mark on the genre and on everyone who experienced it.
"Beyond his achievements on stage and in the studio, Ross was deeply respected by his peers and beloved by fans across continents. His legacy will live on through his music, his influence, and the countless lives he touched.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, bandmates, and fans worldwide during this difficult time. Further details will be shared as they become available."
Friedman initially found fame as a member of the punk rock band The Dictators, who released their debut album, "The Dictators Go Girl Crazy!" in 1975. He would also perform with Shakin' Street, with whom he was supporting Black Sabbath when he met bassist Joey DeMaio in 1980. The two would join forces to form Manowar and would release six albums before DeMaio fired the guitarist. Ross would eventually rejoin The Dictators and perform with such bands as The Hellacopters and Manitoba's Wild Kingdom, before launching a solo career.
Dimmu Borgir Announces First Album In Eight Years
Eight years after the release of their critically acclaimed album Eonian, Norwegian symphonic black metal titans Dimmu Borgir returns with a towering new opus: "Grand Serpent Rising." Set for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records, the album delivers thirteen punishing yet remarkably diverse tracks that reaffirm the band’s status as one of the most formidable forces in extreme music.
Shagrath comments: "I truly feel we’ve outdone ourselves musically on this album. It’s been a long and demanding process, but seeing how it all came together makes it incredibly rewarding. Grand Serpent Rising reflects every era of Dimmu Borgir - This album carries echoes of every chapter of Dimmu Borgir’s legacy - I believe our fans will recognize that, and find something within it that truly resonates."
Even the sheer weight of the album title speaks volumes.
"It fits perfectly," guitarist Silenoz explains. "Dimmu Borgir is a leviathan of a band on a grand scale and we are rising once again. While the serpent represents evil to some, for us it symbolizes something else: renewal, growth, knowledge, and liberation. Shedding our skin, so to speak. And let’s not forget that February 2026 marks the end of the Year of the Snake, roughly the same moment this album was completed."
"Grand Serpent Rising" was recorded in Gothenburg with acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström, whose legacy with the band includes landmark releases "Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia" and "Death Cult Armageddon." The collaboration once again captures the band at their most expansive and ferocious, blending orchestral grandeur with unrelenting black metal intensity.
Alongside the album announcement, the band unveils a cinematic video for the track "Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel." Sung in Norwegian, the song stands as a punishing epic rooted in themes of heritage and bloodline - the passing of something essential from one generation to the next. More...
Black Spikes Sign With Napalm Records
Black Spikes have signed with Napalm Records and are set to release their new conceptual album “Ydos” on August 28th through the label. A music video for the track “Aurea” has also been made available, both of which streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Black Spikes commented on signing the new deal, stating: More...