http://www.metalunderground.com/ Underground heavy metal news: major headlines only Heavy Metal News Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:16:16 EST http://www.metalunderground.com/images/banners/metalunderground_88x31.gif http://www.metalunderground.com/ Metal Underground . com - some music was meant to stay underground Copyright 1999-2026 metalunderground.com deathbringer@metalunderground.com deathbringer@metalunderground.com en-us Cold Fusion MX http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161514 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. S... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:13:14 EST http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161514 http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161501 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. ... Sat, 30 May 2026 03:50:23 EST http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161501 http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161489 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 a... Thu, 28 May 2026 16:06:21 EST http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161489 http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161486 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 album... Thu, 28 May 2026 15:49:14 EST http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161486 http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161481 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 P... Thu, 28 May 2026 15:06:58 EST http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161481 http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161473 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 lyr... Thu, 28 May 2026 02:27:29 EST http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161473 http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161437 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, ... Thu, 21 May 2026 01:07:49 EST http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161437 http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161403 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 alongsi... Thu, 14 May 2026 03:35:11 EST http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161403 http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161402 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 albu... Thu, 14 May 2026 03:27:29 EST http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161402 http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161354 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 vide... Fri, 08 May 2026 02:13:16 EST http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161354