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All Shall Perish Premiere First New Song In 15 Yrs
While deathcore outfit All Shall Perish are currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album “The Price Of Existence” through a remastered reissue and a recently launched commemorative tour, the group have also unveiled their first new single in 15 years, “Be As Kings, Be As Gods“. Zack Ohren (Fallujah, Machine Head) produced the comeback track, which arrives via Arson Theory, the new music company co-founded by All Shall Perish frontman Eddie Hermida.
Fear Factory Debut First Single Feat. New Vocalist
Fear Factory’s brand new single “Roboticist” has officially arrived online. The track’s premiere coincided with a major sci-fi milestone, going live at precisely 2:14am EST on August 29th. In the fictional ‘Terminator‘ universe — a franchise that has heavily influenced the industrial metal band over the years — that date and time in 1997 marked the moment Skynet achieved self-awareness, setting the disastrous events of the films into motion.
Fear Factory have been sitting on the track for some time, having previously streamed an early instrumental version of it back in April 2023. The song carries added significance now, as it marks the band officially progressing with their first studio material since the contentious departure of former vocalist Burton C. Bell. His successor, Milo Silvestro, joined the band in 2023, subsequently touring the world with the group.
A music video for this fully realized rendition of “Roboticist” was filmed with director Vicente Cordero (Cradle Of Filth, Hollywood Undead), while Damien Rainaud handled production, engineering, mixing and mastering duties.
Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares, the sole remaining ‘classic era’ member, commented: More...
Amon Amarth Premiere New Single & Music Video
Amon Amarth‘s new single “Eight Legs Of Thunder” has thundered onto the scene. As is the case with much of the Swedish melodic death metal band’s material, the track draws inspiration from Norse mythology, specifically Sleipnir, the eight-legged steed of the Norse god Odin.
The track appears on the band’s forthcoming album “The Allfather Awakens“, which Metal Blade Records will release on October 02nd.
Director Dariusz Szermanowicz (Behemoth, Kreator) was once again enlisted by the band for the accompanying clip, and had the following to say about it: More...
Cenobia Sign With Fearless Records
Australian alternative metal artist Cenobia has signed with Fearless Records. The new partnership arrives alongside the release of “Swallowed By The World”, with Fontes directing the elaborate and haunting music video for the track. A debut EP titled “Lethal Devotion” is set to follow on September 18th.
Cenobia said of the latest offering: More...
Extol Return With First New Album In 13 Years
Extol have premiered their brand new single “The One And The Many”. The track serves as both the lead single and opening cut from the metal band’s first new studio album since 2013, “Aura Of Decay”. Solid State Records have scheduled the comeback effort for a November 06th release.
A press release offered the following on the new album: More...
Down Premiere New Track & Music Video "Blood Oath"
Louisiana metal supergroup Down have announced their new studio album, Volume V, which will arrive on November 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. The band have also unveiled the record’s lead single, “Blood Oath”.
The album marks Down‘s first full-length studio effort since 2007’s Down III: Over The Under and features Phil Anselmo (Pantera/Scour), Kirk Windstein (Crowbar), Pepper Keenan (Corrosion of Conformity), Jimmy Bower (Eyehategod) and Pat Bruders (Saint Vitus).
The new track arrives as the band launch the third night of their current tour with Helmet and Spirit in the Room: More...
Anthrax Premiere New Single & Music Video
Another new track from Anthrax's long-awaited upcoming album has arrived. The East Coast thrash metal veterans have premiered a music video for “Everybody’s Got A Plan,” a song whose title references the famous quote often attributed to boxing legend Mike Tyson.
The video features footage from the band's July 7th performance with Iron Maiden in Lisbon, Portugal. The track is the third single to emerge from Anthrax's first new studio album in a decade, “Cursum Perficio,” which is due out on September 18th.
Drummer Charlie Benante said of the new single: More...
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.