Trailblazing metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE has returned with their brooding new single, ‘Black Horizon’. Their first release of original music since 2018, the song features roaring opening riffs from guitarist Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and vocalist William DuVall’s (ALICE IN CHAINS) ominous howls, painting an apocalyptic scene. Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA), who also produced the track, anchors the low end on bass alongside Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) on drums, keeping the dread looming low in the sky, ready to explode with ferocity at any moment. Systems fail, shadows fall, and the doomed cry for salvation in this desolate world. Gloomy, minimalistic verses bookend thunderous choruses, chronicling a desperate fight for survival.

With this brand new song, the black/doom/death metal combo GUYOÐ proves that they are a band that has come to stay, after their 2023 debut album. Full of desperation, aggression and vigor, the four from Graz rampage their way through the song, which is also accompanied by an extremely atmospheric video by Revvidy.

Bologna-based heavy metallers IMAGO IMPERII are proud to announce that their new album “Century” will be released on February 20th via Metal Zone Italia! “Century” will feature 9 brand-new tracks for over 37 minutes of musical experience and it will be available as CD and on the main digital streaming platforms. The release is anticipated by the visualizer video for the song “Puppet Regime”

As Danish alt-metal visionaries MØL count down to the release of their eagerly awaited new album DREAMCRUSH on 30th January via Nuclear Blast Records, the band unveil 'CRUSH', a powerful new single that sharpens the focus on what promises to be their most immersive body of work yet. Arriving as MØL prepare to take DREAMCRUSH on the road across Europe and the UK throughout February, 'CRUSH' follows singles 'Garland' and 'Young', offering another glimpse into the emotional intensity that defines their new record.

Despite only forming in 2020, in the midst of the global pandemic and all its associated upheaval, Beyond The Pale, Utrecht’s thrash/death metal machine, have already had to cope with more adversity than most bands ever encounter.

Formed in 2012, in Tbilisi, Georgia, by David Unsaved and Serge Shengelia, Ennui have become a revered force in the funeral doom genre. The band, now expanded and completed by the addition of Alexander Gongliashvili, Andre Azatyan and Kakhi Kiknadze, have carved out a place for themselves in the annals of the doomed with their supremely heavy and emotively melodic music and their considered lyrical explorations of life, death and the other fundamental concerns of human existence.

From Forthcoming Album THE NEW FLESH Out February 20th - Late last year, SYLOSIS almost left a rift in the cosmos with furious track 'The New Flesh'. Now they're back for blood, delivering devastating second single 'Erased'.

New Album, Poisoned Art, Releases February 13, 2026 via Napalm Records - Ukrainian metalcore band SPACE OF VARIATIONS delivers another powerful strike with “GHOST TOWN”. The riff-heavy single is the latest single leading up to their third album, Poisoned Art, which will be released on February 13, 2026 via Napalm Records. With this new track, the explosive four-piece again raises the bar, delivering both furious brutality and heartfelt emotion, their ever-evolving style signifying a new era for the band. Furious verses, an explosive chorus, and some infectious, earworm hooks—SPACE OF VARIATIONS are raising the bar for the genre!

British heavy metal’s rising stars TAILGUNNER present the masterful wrap-up to their upcoming album, Midnight Blitz (out February 6, 2026 via Napalm Records), as their latest single. The album’s closing song, “Eulogy”, adds gentle orchestral melodies to their nostalgic sound before the power metal feel explodes into a speed metal firework—epic and bold, the young quintet proves yet again what inspired the rare appearance of metal icon K.K. Downing as producer on their triumphant second record.

Dutch Slovakian deathcore juggernauts DISTANT have officially released their new single and video “Nothing Left To Hate” available now on all major streaming platforms. Released through Century Media Records, the track follows the crushing impact of October’s “Desolation” and lands as one of the band’s most aggressive and uncompromising compositions to date.

Without breaking, Bizarrekult continues to bend black metal’s traditions by honing its mastermind’s singular, tortured vision. Much like Roman V.’s two previous retreats into the studio, his upcoming third album slowly and painstakingly emerged from a deeply personal crisis. Only this time, he’s not alone in confronting all there is.

December 30, 2025 – After a long period of creative hibernation, Sorrowseed is back, and they’re bringing the fire. The New England-based melodic death metal outfit unleashes their first single, “Incinerate” , from their forthcoming EP, Hydra . Recorded, mixed, and mastered at 2525 Studio , this track represents a rebirth for the band, showcasing their evolved sound and current lineup.

Küntsquäd is excited to announce the release of their new video from the “Satans Cock” album. - The video also featuring the hellish fire ‘work’ stunts of the most wikkid “Flames of Anubis” gang and select video footage from Robert Cuzens.

Shadow Kingdom Records announces March 27th as the international release date for Cruel Force's highly anticipated fourth album, Haneda, on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette tape formats.

Auckland-based extreme metal heavyweights Soul Void return to drag you back to hell with their latest single, "Inhumane Assault Carrier"

It’s been more than a decade since the UK’s Engorgement vomited forth their first full length album of unspeakable acts and heinous imaginings, the pulverising Excruciating Intestinal Lacerations – an album which Metal Kaoz succinctly summarised as being comprised of “serial killers, bowels and shitloads of blood”. Well now it is time for devotees of deviancy and slam addicts everywhere to rejoice, because Engorgement are finally set to unleash the second chapter in their tome of torture – They Rot Beneath Our Floor!

Today, German ancient-days metalpunks Karloff reveal the new track "Regicide." The track is the third to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated second album, Revered by Death, set for international release January 23rd, 2026 via Dying Victims Productions.

Formed in Concepción, Chile in 2023 and featuring a line-up with extensive experience in extreme music, with the likes of In Asymmetry, Esophagus, Disownment and The Macabre, Sermon To The Lambs are a powerful new entity from the catacombs of brutal death metal.

With foundations of loss and desperation, bricks of countless small rejections and a mortar of indifference…adorned in carefully sculpted cruelties, with a watchfire of self hatred blazing out into the night; so is my tower of pain and isolation built, my black edifice, my fortress and my prison. And even in the utter solitude behind these cold stone walls I am not master of myself. Even here I am a slave to the voices, speaking from the past, making their whispered incisions in my tattered, wastrel soul.

Caligari Records announces February 20th, 2026 as the international release date for Brahmashiras' highly anticipated debut album, Trinitite, on CD format.

Electric Desert Records is proud to announce the next chapter in the stoner doom journey of Slowrepeat. Following the first single “Singularity,” the band returns with their hypnotic new track “Renewal,” out December 19, 2025. This meditative, groove-laden piece offers a deeper dive into the desert-fuzz universe of their upcoming full-length album, Aqua Haze, arriving January 23, 2026.

Finnish metal icons Amorphis present “Crowned In Crimson”, a powerful and emotionally charged new single, which also serves as the main theme song for the upcoming action feature Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala, premiering in Finland on January 16, 2026.

Inspired by a famous monologue from legendary 80s blockbuster Blade Runner, TAILGUNNER dive into epic songwriting with the second single from their upcoming album, Midnight Blitz, out on February 6, 2026 via Napalm Records. “Tears In Rain”, named after a phrase the movie’s antagonist, Roy Batty, uses in his last words, showcases TAILGUNNER frontman Craig Cairns’ broad vocal skills and the band’s ability to deliver huge, infectious choruses. No wonder the young British band even got heavy metal legend K. K. Downing himself on board as producer. “Tears In Rain” – contrary to the original movie quote – will definitely not be lost in time!

Today, Japanese death metallers Invictus premiere the new track "Wandering Ashdream" at heavily trafficked web-portal NoCleanSinging.com. The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated second album, Nocturnal Visions, set for international release on January 26th, 2026: Memento Mori will handle the CD version while Me Saco Un Ojo Records will handle the vinyl version.

The Latvian pagan folk/death metal band VARANG NORD is proud to announce that their new full-length “Mygla” is available from December 5th! Featuring 10 tracks for over 42 minutes of musical experience, “Mygla” celebrates ancient battles, forgotten rites, and wild northern feasts, carrying the spirit of old gods into the present day.

Today, Russian death metallers Void Monuments premiere the new track "The Sign of Blasphemy" at heavily trafficked web-portal NoCleanSinging.com. The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated debut album, Posthumous Imprecation, set for international release on January 16th, 2026 via Blood Harvest Records.

True to the spirit of black metal, Roman V. started BIZARREKULT as a lone wolf. Moving to the genre’s birthplace in Norway twenty odd years ago inspired him to bend but not break with tradition. Bizarrekult’s previous albums reflected on his childhood and changing place within the larger world, all while honing a grim yet luminar vision for the future. His upcoming third album also emerged from a deep personal crisis. Only this time, on Alt Som Finnes, he’s not alone in confronting all there is.

Today, Hells Headbangers announces January 30th, 2026 as the international release date for a brand-new mini-album from Evil Damn, Eons of Horror, on 12" vinyl format.

Product of Neglect have released their latest single, “Sixes in Three’s,” available now on all major streaming platforms. The track features an uncompromising guest appearance from Matt Yakesh of No Face No Case, pushing the band’s sound further into confrontational heaviness and psychological intensity.

Australian doom-death metallers Malignant Aura premiere the new track "Beneath a Crown of Anguish" at heavily trafficked web-portal NoCleanSinging.com. The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated second album, Where All of Worth Comes to Wither: Memento Mori will release the CD version on January 26th, 2026 while the vinyl version will follow in mid-February from Grindhead Records and Primitive Moth.

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO present “Il Veleno della Natura,” the second single from their forthcoming full-length De Venom Natura. As one of the record’s central invocations, the track distills the album’s core theme: nature as a source of both creation and corruption, where poison becomes a vital force rather than a threat.

Finnish progressive metal collective Frozen Factory strikes back with their blistering new single and music video, “Get More Stupid.” What happens when we keep falling but never learn? "Get More Stupid" hits hard with blunt lyrics, heavy riffs, and that signature alt-progressive edge. A raw look at cycles of mistakes, ego, and a world obsessed with style over substance.

Tunisian–French metal innovators Myrath release their new single “The Funeral”, a track that approaches death with surprising brightness and emotional uplift. Instead of darkness, the band delivers a genre-blending anthem that transforms farewell into something empowering and beautiful. A seamless, masterfully crafted piece that feels destined, natural, and utterly breathtaking.

Necrosexual were spawned on the streets of Philadelphia in 2011, an unholy amalgamation of thrash metal riffs, heavy metal melody, punk attitude and black metal imagery. Fronted by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist The Necrosexual – part Cronos, part King Diamond, part devilish deviant – the band released their debut album in 2018 – GRIM-1. Hailed as ‘seriously good’ in a 9/10 review in Soundscape Magazine, GRIM-1 laid the foundations for a trilogy of EPs, a split release and an vicious live album. And now Necrosexual are finally ready to unleash their second full length studio album; an explosion of riffs, of immense vocals, of macabre tales, lust, drama and defiance…Road To Rubble!

With their new EP “Death throes of a drowning good", GUYOD will open another shadow-stricken portal between Doom, Death, and Black Metal on January 23rd, 2026 - a work as crushing and oppressive as it is drenched in atmosphere. This release not only marks the next chapter in their artistic evolution, but also stands as a powerful declaration within the extreme music scene: uncompromising, intense, and brimming with dense, abysmal atmosphere …

Icons of goth and doom, PARADISE LOST have revealed a new music video for the song ‘Salvation’ from the band’s widely acclaimed new album, Ascension. Directed by longtime collaborator Ash Pears, the stunning, cinematic portrayal of one of 2025’s most haunting tracks provides further evidence of their unyielding creative vision decades into the band’s legendary career.

Symphonic metal titans EPICA proudly release their explosive new single 'Avatar – The Final Incarnation – ', a track that deals with the final incarnation (Avatar) to rid the world of unrighteousness and restore truth and purity. The single is accompanied by a stunning visualizer featuring artwork taken directly from the band’s forthcoming EPICA Oracle Card Set, launching worldwide on January 7th.

Pescara-based depressive post-black metallers EYELESSIGHT have announced the re-release of their 2018 opus “Athazagorafobia.” The album will be out on December 17th via Talheim Records and it will be available as vinyl in three variations (white with red splatter, standard black, black with white splatter).

France’s old-school death metal force MUERTISSIMA is excited to unveil the first details about their upcoming album! The band’s new work will be called “Prophecy” and it will be released on February 13th via German label Fetzner Death Records.

Rising heavy metal force Shadowborn have unleashed their brand-new single “Through the Hourglass,” out today and now available on all major streaming platforms. The track serves as the first official taste of their upcoming debut EP, Through the Hourglass, arriving later this month.

While the state of the world falls further into disrepair, after three crust-ridden decades, ROTTEN SOUND are still grinding. After outrunning the apocalypse on their last full-length, the Finnish vets are back with another devastating burst. Take cover, metalheads. Mass Extinction lays waste to societal plagues with take-no-prisoners grindcore.

Melodic Death Metal legion EVOCATUS has unleashed the official music video for their monolithic title track, "Devoted to Inevitable Death." This aggressive, animated single arrives as a new visual chapter from their uncompromising album, INEVITABLE DEATH, out via WormHoleDeath.

Today, Caligari Records announces January 9th, 2026 as the international release date for Voidhämmer's striking debut demo, Noxious Emissions, on cassette tape format.

Chinese Mongolian progressive metal outfit NINE TREASURES are pleased to unveil a video for the title track of their outstanding Seeking The Absolute full-length, out now on Metal Blade Records.

Under the starry skies of Copenhell 2023, Danish/Faroese progressive metal outfit IOTUNN took the stage by storm with a performance already etched into the festival’s history. A sea of specially designed laser beams cut through the night, as the band delivered some of their most majestic and emotional compositions – a concert experience that elevated both the audience and the music to cosmic heights.

While they’ve always pushed the intricate balance that defines post-metal, UNVERKALT are now plummeting over the edge into the black below. Their upcoming third album and first since signing with Season of Mist descends into humanity’s deepest and darkest origins. Héréditaire lifts the veil from our cursed existence. What emerges is the band’s heaviest and most heartfelt offering.

Ernte are True Helvetic Black Metal. After almost 20 years of creating dark ambient music, photography, painting, and graphic art, Häxär decided that it was time to return to the roots: In 2020, his long-time passion for black metal found a form of expression in Ernte, where he is the main songwriter, guitar player, and responsible for recording and mixing. In Askahex (vocals, bass, violin), he found an appropriate and experienced co-musician. She played bass and violin in the all-girl doom band shEver before she started as frontwoman in the Swiss black-doom band Ashtar.

Seattle-based industrial artist MORTAL REALM has released the new single “ROT (And Decompose)” on December 5th via Negative Gain Productions. The song - available on Bandcamp and on the main digital streaming services - is a critique of the current administration and a challenge to those who supported it in the past or present to confront the greed and malice hidden beneath its promises.

Symphonic metal artist APOLINARA is proud to introduce “Dies Irae,” the new single released on December 6th on Bandcamp. Raised in Ukraine and now based in the USA, APOLINARA draws inspiration from her travels and delivers a powerful message about refusing to bow to despair. “‘Dies Irae’ is a reminder that even on the darkest day, we stand together, we fight back, and we rise,” she says.

Following a decade of setting the standard for hardcore and metal as a member of Bad Seed, Harm's Way and Nails, vocalist and guitarist Andy Saba banded together with kindred spirits Danni Crockett and Eli Gerrity over an addiction to all things heavy. Channeling thick Sabbathian rhythms, Manowar's majesty and the hypnotic ass-shaking of Queens of the Stone Age, the Wilkes-Barre power trio have declared a new age for true heavy metal.

After 35 years of evil existence, ROTTING CHRIST still stand the test of time. Sakis Tolis, his brother Themis and their Greek brothers-in-arms have risen from the Athenian underground to become one of the metal world's most reliable forces, backed by a pantheon discography that has both defined and defied black metal.

Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are happy to share the fifth single from their eagerly awaited upcoming studio album, Break The Silence, which is due to be released on January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Metal titans KREATOR have unleashed 'Satanic Anarchy' - a brand new single from their highly anticipated sixteenth full-length, Krushers Of The World, which will be out on January 16th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

On February 27th, 2026 internationally, Dying Victims Productions will release the highly anticipated second album of Finland's Chalice, Divine Spear, on CD and vinyl LP formats.

French black metallers Noirsuaire reveal the new track "Fogged by the Leaves of Pestilence." The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated debut album, The Dragging Poison, set for international release on December 26th via Osmose Productions.

Swedish melodic metal supergroup CYHRA (featuring AMARANTHE Co-Founder Jake E and current THE HALO EFFECT, KAMELOT, THE CROWN, and SUBURBAN TRIBE members) have stormed onto the modern metal scene once again with their latest single, ‘Box With Spirits’. The supergroup continues to offer a fresh sound that challenges the boundaries of modern metal, leaning hard on punchy riffs and brooding, atmospheric synth accents.

Switzerland’s unstoppable juggernaut PALEFACE SWISS continue their strong momentum into the end of 2025 with the release of their new single ‘Everything Is Fine’, on all digital platforms together with an emotional moving new music video.

Mere days before the release of their first live album, PERSEFONE offers another look into the release. Recorded at a special show in their home country, Andorra, the new version of “One Word” again takes the band’s brand of progressive death metal to a new level with the masterful addition of the Orquestra Nacional Clàssica d’Andorra (National Classical Orchestra of Andorra). Performed live, “One Word”—originally released on their most recent EP, Lingua Ignota: Part I (2024)—is even grander than before and captures the impressive energy PERSEFONE brings to the stage with pristine clarity—goosebumps guaranteed. Live In Andorra will be out this coming Friday, December 5, 2025 via Napalm Records.

LORD OF THE LOST goes full opulence with “What Have We Become”, the latest single off their upcoming album, OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, out on December 12, 2025 via Napalm Records! Working with exceptional British electronic music artist IAMX, the fearless kings of versatility build an emotional masterpiece in which Chris Harms and IAMX (aka Chris Corner) duet in an exceptionally moving way, significantly expanding LORD OF THE LOST’s vast musical universe yet again.

Explosive Ukrainian metalcore force SPACE OF VARIATIONS returns with Poisoned Art, out on February 13, 2026 via Napalm Records. Blending furious brutality with heartfelt emotion, the four-piece band sheds their skin and continues to push the boundaries of modern metal, with their new record showing a fresh facet of their ever-evolving sound—a new era. Twice crowned Ukraine’s best metal band in their home country’s BUMA Awards, former tour partners of genre giants Jinjer, and following the previously released crushing songs “TRIBE”, “LIES”, and “DOPPELGÄNGER”, SPACE OF VARIATIONS are raising the bar for metalcore with the twelve new tracks on Poisoned Art.

With more than three decades shaping the dark frontiers of European black metal, ENTHRONED return with Ashspawn, their twelfth full-length and most uncompromising statement to date. Conceived across six years of ritual-based creation, the album operates as both spiritual autopsy and resurrection: a descent into the void followed by sublimation through disciplined negation. Its conceptual framework was co-developed with occult author Gilles de Laval, whose metaphysical structures, demonological mappings, and ritualistic calculus serve as the album’s lyrical spine, transforming each text into a vector of initiation rather than simple narrative.

St. Petersburg, Russia – November 2025 – Monastery Dead aren’t wasting a second. Fresh off the release of their crushing new EP Seeds of Apostasy, the Russian death metal juggernaut has unleashed a brand new guitar playthrough for the track “Sick Absolution” — and it hits like a steel-toed kick to the sternum.

On February 27th, 2026 internationally, Dying Victims Productions will release Harrowed’s highly anticipated debut album, The Eternal Hunger, on CD and vinyl LP formats. And today, Deaf Forever magazine's website reveals the new track "The Cold of a Thousand Snows."

Today, German black metallers Azketem reveal the new track "End It All." The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated third album, Amid, set for international release on December 12th via Darkness Shall Rise Productions.

Australia’s greatest ever thrash band, Mortal Sin, celebrate 40 years of mayhem in 2026!

Today, American evil thrashers Burning Death stream the entirety of their highly anticipated debut album, Burning Death, at the New Wave of Old School Thrash Metal YouTube channel. Set for international release on December 5th via Caligari Records on CD format.

Old-school thrash metal veterans Bloodride return with their new video for the song, “Kill Without Hate,” a relentless attack on the cold, emotionless face of modern warfare. The track portrays the grim reality of violence removed from human consequence, where killing becomes as impersonal and routine as a video game.

On December 5th internationally, Caligari Records will release Elsinore's highly anticipated debut EP, The Vengeful Ghost / Tombstone Hex, on 7" vinyl format. And today, the Death Metal Promotion YouTube channel streams the EP in its entirety.

Long-running Swedish heavy metallers Lion's Share will release the new studio album Inferno on March 27th, 2026 via Metalville. This marks the band’s first full-length studio album in 17 years, making it one of the most highly anticipated comebacks in the scene.

ROTTING CHRIST present the new single “AEALO”, the revitalized title track from their forthcoming re-recorded edition of Aealo. Long regarded as one of the band’s defining compositions, “AEALO” embodies the album’s central vision: a fierce yet tragic portrayal of warfare shaped by ancient Greek ritual and the ancestral psychology of the battlefield.

Finnish power/speed/symphonic metal band DRAGON THRONE is proud to announce details about the second chapter of their double album. “Tale Of The Two: Dawn” will be released on December 15th, showcasing 6 tracks for over 34 minutes of musical experience.

Finnish progressive metal outfit Frozen Factory announces the release of their powerful new single and accompanying music video, "The Nothing I Want More." The track is an atmospheric and deeply introspective journey that sets the stage for the band’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Apocalypse Inc., which is scheduled for release on January 16, 2026, via Wormholedeath.

"We are incredibly excited to bring you our brand new album, Bastard Hymns," the band enthuses. "Our perspective on the range that exists within genre and emotion. A record for the low, fighting the urge to go lower. We hope this finds you where you need it most."

Today, Italian/Norwegian black metallers Darvaza stream the entirety of their highly anticipated second album, We are Him, at the Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Set for international release on December 5th via Terratur Possessions, with worldwide distribution via Amor Fati Productions.

Today, acclaimed progressive/alternative metal trio Age of Emergence officially release their new EP, The All Seeing Eye: Part 2, a bold, heavy, and emotionally charged continuation of the band’s unfolding sonic narrative.

Swedish metal juggernaut Thermality have released the music video for “Lost Inside”, one of the most unique tracks on their brand-new album “Concept 42”, which is out now.

Cinematic folk metallers Equilibrium have released their greatly anticipated new studio album, Equinox, today via Nuclear Blast Records. In honour of this, the band have released an enchanting video for album track 'Nexus'. Crowned with eldritch skill, Equinox brings together arcane riffs, poetic melodies and ritualistic hooks, revealing Equilibrium's blazing inner fire.

In celebration of the one-year anniversary of "The Last Will and Testament", OPETH is proud to unveil a brand-new animated video crafted to bring the album’s intricate story to life. Created by Absynthe Moon Media, the film offers a visual interpretation of the narrative that has intrigued fans since the record’s release in November 2024.

Ottawa’s genre-bending heavy hitters The Consequents have officially dropped their long-awaited deluxe cover album “Consecrated” , released on October 31st, 2025 through Irrevocable Recs . Halloween may have come and gone, but this record isn’t tied to a holiday. It’s built to hit hard all year long.

Blood Harvest Records announces January 16th, 2026 as the international release date for Void Monuments' highly anticipated debut album, Posthumous Imprecation, on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette tape formats.

Danish melodic thrash metal outfit HELLMAZE has released a new single called “Slave,” taken from their full-length “Dead Flesh Rising” slated for release on January 30th, 2026 via Cornhole Records. The new single showcases the versatility of Rafal “Stoffer” Malewski’s vocals, which easily transition from a darker Hetfield rendition to a solid growl. Tobias “TT” Larsen’s performance behind the drums is noteworthy, bringing a distinct variety to his drumming.

Ahles are dropping a music video this Sunday, November 30 at 4PM (Brisbane, Australia time.)

What a day for BLOODFIELD! The Vicenza-based thrash metal band has released the new album “Homunculus Sapiens” via Great Dane Records! Faster, heavier and filthier than their 2016 debut “Sinners or Liars,” this new chapter takes the band’s thrash foundations into its event horizon and drags them deep into the chaos of human despair.

The banners rise once more as fantasy metal champions Darklore return with their brand-new single “Descendants of the Pale Moon,” out today on all major streaming platforms. Accompanying the release is an epic lyric video, now live, plunging fans directly into the mythic saga at the heart of the band’s upcoming studio album The Great Elven War

Adelaide prog experts, Dyssidia have just released their second full length album, Deeper Wells Of Meaning, The band have carved a distinct mark on global progressive metal with their commanding blend of technical precision, theatrical depth and emotional intensity.

PistonFist’s self styled 'Petrol Rock’ has been burning up stages across Brisbane since 2018 leaving serious skid marks in their wake. In 2023 the band opened two shows for the legendary Smashing Pumpkins and Janes Addiction in Brisbane and in 2024 they spent 2 months tearing up stages across Europe.

London Sessions, the new EP by THE OLD DEAD TREE, is now streaming in full on YouTube ahead of its official Friday, November 28th release.

Today, SYLOSIS have revealed the first details of their seventh studio album, titled The New Flesh, slated to drop on February 20th 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Swedish Doom Trio Unleash Their Monumental Debut Full-Length - Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that Swedish doom powerhouse Hexjakt has premiered their entire upcoming album Blessing of the Damned exclusively through Decibel Magazine . The feature showcases the band’s crushing, slow-burning brand of doom and marks a major milestone leading up to the album’s December 1 release.

Today, German ancient-days metalpunks Karloff premiere the new track "Crown Kvlt Fate" at heavily trafficked web-portal Metal.de. The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated second album, Revered by Death, set for international release January 23rd, 2026 via Dying Victims Productions

Just in time for their upcoming European co-headline tour with labelmates Warkings, symphonic metal pirates VISIONS OF ATLANTIS announce their new album. Armada – An Orchestral Voyage is a masterful interpretation of their successful most recent album, Pirates II – Armada, which gained them top 5 charting positions in Germany and Austria upon its release in 2024. Sailing on through and showing the depth of the music in a whole new way, the album is now reimagined with a completely new instrumental mix on Armada – An Orchestral Voyage! With it, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS compose themselves to accompany your very own adventures, be that reading or gaming (for which they offer exclusive bundles – see below!). With the album announcement also comes the first single: The hauntingly beautiful new rendition of “Ashes To The Sea” follows the gentle notes of the original ballad, sending shivers down your spine.

Swedish-Norwegian rap-metal trailblazers CLAWFINGER are back with another explosive taste of their long-awaited comeback album Before We All Die, their first studio offering in 18 long years! The new single 'Big Brother' arrives with a razor-edged video clip and all the pent-up fury you’d expect from a band that helped define the crossover sound of the ’90s.

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO reveal “Spirit, Blood, Poison, Ferment!,” the latest single from their upcoming sophomore full-length De Venom Natura. - De Venom Natura is out February 13, 2026 via Season of Mist.

Today, Chile's legendary Death Yell stream the entirety of their highly anticipated second album, Demons of Lust, at the Death Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Set for international release on November 28th via Hells Headbangers.

Fort Worth, TX – Texas metal warriors Lockjaw are ready to strike back. The band has officially announced their next single, “We Won’t Back Down,” set to drop December 4, 2025 , alongside the kickoff of their Everything is Heavier in Texas Tour . Fans can expect an explosive return, with a fist-raising anthem built for anyone tired of lies, corruption, and division.

Today, Austrian death metallers Fessus stream the entirety of their highly anticipated debut album, Subcutaneous Tomb, at the Death Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Set for international release on November 26th via Darkness Shall Rise Productions.

Few grindcore bands have enjoyed the shelf life of ROTTEN SOUND. After outrunning the apocalypse on their last long-player, the Finnish grindcore vets are back with another politically-charged EP. The latest single from Mass Extinction is slightly more optimistic about our future than its initial discharge, but "Idealist" gets its message across with such blunt force, that it's impossible not to heed the band's charge.

The circle is closing. THE HALO EFFECT unveils the fifth and final song from their highly anticipated cover EP We Are Shadows, which is out now. Each member of the band selected a personal favourite and classic track to reinterpret, and this last choice comes from drummer Daniel Svensson.

DEOS, the pioneering force of Roman Extreme Metal, has unleashed a new lyric video for their devastating track, "Dura Lex Sed Lex," a crushing taste of their latest fourth album, Augustus Omnipotens, out on 05 December, 2025 via Wormholedeath.

Today, French black metallers Morte France premiere the new track "Le Chevalier, la Mort et le Diable" at the Atmospheric Black Metal Albums YouTube channel. The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated second album, Hesperia, set for international release on December 15th via Antiq.