BLOOD INCANTATION Announce Release Of All Gates Open Documentary & Soundtrack
Denver death‑metal outfit Blood Incantation announced a standalone release titled All Gates Open (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), slated for June 5, 2026 on Century Media Records. The package pairs a 73‑minute documentary chronicling the creation of their 2024 album Absolute Elsewhere with a four‑track ambient soundtrack originally hidden in the album’s deluxe artbook. Filmed at Berlin’s historic Hansa Tonstudios, the film features guest appearances from members of Tangerine Dream, Hällas and Sijjin. Pre‑orders are now live across Blu‑ray, vinyl and digital formats.
ENSIFERUM & FIREWIND Announce North American Tour
Finnish folk‑metal veterans Ensiferum announced the "Winter Storm Over North America 2026" tour, kicking off on September 9 at ProgPower USA XXV and concluding September 27 in Seattle. Greek power‑metal act Firewind will accompany the trek, appearing on every date except the opening show in...
SHARON OSBOURNE Says BLACK SABBATH Has Settled With Their Former Manager Over Early Demos
Sharon Osbourne announced that Black Sabbath has settled a legal dispute with former manager Jim Simpson, regaining full ownership of their 1969 Earth demo recordings and related photographs. The demos, captured before the band adopted the Black Sabbath name, were...
SPIRIT ADRIFT Added To Decibel Magazine Tour In Place Of FULCI
Spirit Adrift has been added to the Decibel Magazine Tour, replacing Fulci for a 21‑date North American run. The shows double as the band’s farewell circuit following the release of their sixth and final album, Infinite Illumination. Nate Garrett highlighted...
Win Airfare, VIP Tickets & More To Fire In The Mountains 2026 Feat. NEUROSIS, SIXTEEN HORSEPOWER & More
Fire in the Mountains 2026 returns to the Rocky Mountains with an all‑metal lineup anchored by Neurosis, now fronted by Aaron Turner. The festival also features a Sixteen Horsepower reunion, a U.S. debut for Gallowbraid, and exclusive appearances by Borknagar, The Ruins of Beverast, and...
BLACK VEIL BRIDES Recruits MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN For New Single "Revenger"
Black Veil Brides have dropped a new single, “Revenger,” featuring Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn. The track is the latest preview from their seventh studio album VINDICATE, slated for release on May 8 via Spinefarm Records. The band also announced a...
KORN Surprise Releases New Single "Reward The Scars" From Diablo IV: Lord Of Hatred Soundtrack
Korn surprised fans with the single “Reward The Scars,” their first new music in over four years. The track appears on the soundtrack for the upcoming Diablo IV: Lord Of Hatred expansion, slated for release on April 28 across PC and consoles....
QUICKSAND Announces First New Album In Five Years, Streams Two New Songs
Quicksand announced their first album in five years, *Bring On The Psychics*, slated for July 17 on Equal Vision Records. The release marks the trio’s debut with the label and follows a series of reunion shows and EPs. Two new tracks,...
SLEEPYTIME GORILLA MUSEUM Announce U.S. Tour & Vinyl Reissues
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, the avant‑prog‑metal collective that reunited in 2024, announced a 25th‑anniversary U.S. tour and a long‑awaited vinyl box set of their first three albums. The tour launches on May 21 in Los Angeles and runs through August 1,...
UNDEATH Signs To Relapse Records, Teases "Fastest And Darkest" Album Yet
Rochester death‑metal outfit Undeath has officially signed with Relapse Records, a label renowned for its heavyweight metal roster. The band is finalizing its fourth studio album, produced by Colin Marston, which they describe as their fastest, darkest record yet. To support...
MARIUSZ DUDA Quits RIVERSIDE Citing Internal Tensions, Doesn't See The Band Continuing Without Him
Founding bassist and vocalist Mariusz Duda announced his exit from Polish progressive‑rock band Riverside after a 25‑year tenure, citing internal tensions that stifled his creative drive. In his statement, Duda said the band’s current atmosphere forced a false, smiling image...
SLAYER Adds Second Reign In Blood Celebration Show In Los Angeles
Slayer announced a second Los Angeles concert at the Kia Forum for September 14, adding to the two‑night celebration of the 40th anniversary of their 1986 classic, Reign In Blood. The band will perform the entire album live, mirroring the...
NEQUIENT Streams Brutal New Album Avarice
Chicago grindcore outfit Nequient is set to drop its third full‑length album, Avarice, on Friday, April 24 through Nefarious Industries. The record channels frustration with corporate greed and algorithmic culture, delivering relentless riffs and aggressive drumming. Produced by Sanford Parker...
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, ZAKK SABBATH & DARK CHAPEL Announce American Crusade 2026 Tour
Black Label Society announced the American Crusade 2026 tour, joined by Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel—both projects that include members of the flagship band. The 20‑date trek kicks off on August 25 at Albany’s Palace Theatre and concludes on October 2 in Bend,...
FIELDY Reveals Why He Stepped Down From KORN, Might Return Someday
Korn bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu, who left the band in 2021, confirmed his departure stemmed from COVID‑related concerns and a personal decision not to tour. He still contributed bass to Korn’s 2022 album Requiem and recently hinted he might return,...