TROY THE BAND Gets Trippy & Loud On New Single "Journey's End"
London experimental heavy outfit Troy The Band released the single “Journey’s End,” the fifth preview from their forthcoming second album (des) slated for July 3, 2026. The track blends doom, shoegaze, noise rock and metal and features guest vocalists Peter Holland, Kay Elizabeth and Caine Hemmingway. After the departure of their original singer, the band adopted a rotating‑vocalist model for the album, marking a creative pivot from their 2024 debut Cataclysm. They also announced Ana‑Maria Terr Bordei as the new permanent vocalist.
'68 Announces Final Album Ahead Of Their Farewell Tour
American metalcore band '68 announced their final studio album, *They Are Survived*, slated for release on May 28, with the lead single “ALWAYS LOVE” already streaming. The group will support the record with a North American farewell tour kicking off May 13...
FUNEBRARUM Returns With Devastating New Single, Announces First New Full-Length Since 2009
Funebrarum announced their third full-length album, Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence, arriving May 29 on Pulverised Records. The release marks the band’s first new material in seven years, featuring a heavier, doom‑laden death metal sound. A new single, “Anhela...
New Hardcore Unit KILL CHAIN (A MOURNING STAR, BAYONET DISMEMBERMENT, COMEBACK KID) Announced
Hardcore supergroup Kill Chain announced, uniting guitarists from A Mourning Star, Bayonet Dismemberment and vocalist Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid. The lineup was revealed via a new Instagram account, with a demo promised for spring 2026. Each member’s primary bands remain active: Comeback Kid will appear at...
NEVERMORE Pull Out Of Festival Appearance Due To Issues With US Work Permits
Seattle progressive metal band Nevermore announced it will miss the September ProgPower USA festival because a work permit for new Turkish vocalist Berzan Önen is still pending. The delay reflects broader U.S. immigration tightening, with performance visa fees climbing to...
GLORIA CAVALERA, Manager Of SOULFLY & CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, Launches New Publishing Company
Gloria Cavalera, longtime manager behind heavy‑metal acts such as Sepultura and Cavalera Conspiracy, has launched Maximum Cavalera Music Publishing. The new entity will serve as the dedicated publishing home for the entire Cavalera family catalog. Gloria has hired veteran rights...
KING DIAMOND's ANDY LA ROCQUE On 2026 Tentative Timeline For Long-Awaited New Album: "That's Our Goal. We Have Most Of...
Andy La Rocque, King Diamond’s lead guitarist, revealed that the band’s long‑awaited horror‑trilogy album, Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920, is still on track for a potential 2026 release. He has already delivered eight demo songs to vocalist King Diamond, three of which were chosen and one...
ELDER Stream Title Track From Upcoming New Album Through Zero
Elder has released the streaming title track “Through Zero,” the lead single from their forthcoming album of the same name, slated for release on May 29, 2024. The record will be distributed by Blues Funeral Recordings in North America, Stickman...
AZIOLA CRY Stays Proggy On New Single "Denial Patterns"
Aziola Cry has dropped a new single, “Denial Patterns,” accompanied by a live‑performance video from ProgStock. Frontman Jason Blake says the track was the first written for the forthcoming album and serves as a thematic bridge to the band’s earlier...
FROZEN SOUL Recruits MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN For New Single "Invoke War"
American death‑metal outfit Frozen Soul has released a new single, “Invoke War,” featuring guest vocals from Machine Head guitarist Robb Flynn. Frontman Chad Green says the track explores internal struggles such as loss, grief and depression, with Flynn’s lyrics adding extra emotional...
ZAKK WYLDE Explains Why He's Not Really Afraid Of A.I. Music
Zakk Wylde, frontman of Black Label Society, told Qobuz he isn’t worried about AI‑generated music replacing human artists. He argues AI can only mimic existing styles and serves as a tribute rather than a true creative force. Wylde cites iconic...
CANCER BATS To Celebrate 20 Years With UK & European Summer Tour (Plus BAT SABBATH Shows)
Canadian hardcore punk outfit Cancer Bats is embarking on a 20‑year anniversary tour across the UK and Europe from May to July 2026, hitting major festivals such as Slam Dunk, Fury Dance and Hellfest Open Air alongside club dates in ten countries. The...
BRINGERS OF DISEASE Recruits SKELETONWITCH's NATE GARNETT For New Single "First Born Of The Dead"
Bringers Of Disease is set to release their first album in over a decade, Sulphur, on April 24 through independent label Disorder Recordings. The band’s new single, “First Born Of The Dead,” showcases a guest solo from Skeletonwitch guitarist Nate...
Like LAMB OF GOD, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Gets In On Limited Digital Bonus Tracks
Heavy‑metal outfit Black Label Society is leveraging a limited‑time digital deluxe edition for its upcoming album *Engines Of Demolition*. The pre‑order bundle, available only until 12 a.m. on March 26, adds two “Unblackened” bonus tracks, mirroring a similar tactic recently used by Lamb of God. Physical...
MOONSPELL Returns With New Record Out This July, "Far From God" Streaming Now
Portuguese gothic‑metal veterans Moonspell announced their new studio album *Far From God*, slated for release on July 3 through Napalm Records. A cinematic music video for the title track debuted alongside the announcement, highlighting the band’s renewed focus on vampiric romance....
NEW IDEA SOCIETY (CAVE IN, Etc.) Signs To Relapse Records, Announces New Record Fire On The Hill
New Idea Society, the joint project of Mike Law and Stephen Brodsky, has signed with Relapse Records and announced their fourth album, Fire on the Hill, due May 15, 2026. The duo released the first single, “Dancing Horse,” accompanied by...
ANIMALS AS LEADERS Announces European Festival & Club Dates
Instrumental prog metal trio Animals As Leaders announced a European summer tour featuring major festival slots and intimate club shows. The itinerary runs from July 29 to August 9, 2025, with performances at Wacken Open Air, Radar Festival, and Brutal...
ONLY HUMAN To Release New Record At The End Of The Week
UK dark‑rock outfit Only Human is set to release its debut album Planned Obsolescence on March 27, following the provocative single “Techno Fascist.” The record fuses prog, djent, metal and electronica to paint a dystopian portrait of a society succumbing...
N0TRIXX (FFO: MIMI BARKS) Takes You On "A Journey Into The Depths Of A Troubled Mind" On Debut LP, 'A...
Russian‑born, UK‑based artist n0trixx released her debut concept album *A Catalogue of Madness and Melancholia*, a genre‑spanning collection that fuses metalcore, trap, EDM, industrial and grunge. Each of the nine tracks serves as an audio portrait of a distinct mental‑health...
Enter To Win Free VIP Tickets To A LACUNA COIL Show Of Your Choice
Italian gothic‑metal band Lacuna Coil has launched a free VIP ticket giveaway, allowing three fans (plus a guest each) to choose any upcoming show. Winners receive a full VIP package that includes meet‑and‑greet access, exclusive merchandise, early venue entry, and a...
ILL NIÑO Parts With Brand New Guitarist Hired Earlier This Year
Ill Niño announced a 25th‑anniversary tour for their debut album *Revolution Revolución*, but just three weeks before the first show the band dismissed guitarist Xander Raymond Charles, who had been hired earlier this year. Charles posted on Instagram that the...
MIRE (Ex-AS I LAY DYING, ALLEGAEON) Release New Single, "The Master"
Former As I Lay Dying guitarist Nick Hipa’s new band Mire has dropped its third single, “The Master,” showcasing a crisp solo and a heavy, trudging sound. The track features vocalist Benton McKibben, bassist/guitarist Ryan Glisan (ex‑Allegaeon) and drummer JP...
KITTIE Vocalist A Part Of New 'Orchestral Darkwave' Group, WINTERLVST
Morgan Lander of Kittie, Justine Ethier of Blackguard, and Jonathan Lefrançois‑Leduc have formed Winterlvst, an orchestral darkwave collective. Their debut single “Broken Lines” is already streaming, showcasing a blend of darkwave, goth‑rock, and black‑metal textures. The group announced that their...
UPDATE: Band Uploads Brand New Version Of Single After 'Mix'ed Fan Reviews
The episode examines the mixed fan reactions to Boundaries' new single "Skies Cast Amber Black" and the band's unusual decision to share an alternate mix after the controversy. Frontman Matthew McDougal explained the band's love for both mixes, posted a...
WARGASM (FFO: POPPY, LIMP BIZKIT) Are Finishing Up Their Second Record
Electro‑metal duo Wargasm announced they are in the final stages of recording their second album, sharing a teaser video that juxtaposes a nature‑retreat setting with a spoken line about artistic motivation. Their debut, Venom, earned widespread praise from Revolver, Metal...
G6PD Drop New Track, "BLACK SUN"
Thai death‑metalcore outfit G6PD has released a new single titled “Black Sun.” The track fuses traditional Thai folk instrumentation with aggressive metalcore riffs, creating an epic, battle‑ready soundscape. Lyrically, it paints a dystopian world where the sun has become a...
Seriously Though: JOSH SCOGIN Is Not Joining BETTER LOVERS
'68 announced its dissolution, scheduling a final show in Atlanta for June 20. Following the breakup, rumors circulated that vocalist Josh Scogin would replace Greg Puciato in Better Lovers. Scogin publicly refuted the speculation on Instagram, stating he is not...
C.Y. Fest 2026 Canceled Amidst Allegations & Loads Of Artists Leaving
C.Y. Fest 2026 has been cancelled after founder Ignacio “Nacho Corrupted” Rodriguera was accused of sexual assault and misconduct. The allegations triggered a wave of artist boycotts, with Subhumans, Ghoul, Dropdead and others withdrawing. Promoter Scotty Heath briefly took over...
NEUROSIS Reunites, First Show Announced
Legendary post‑metal band Neurosis will reunite for an exclusive performance at this year’s Fire in the Mountains festival on the Blackfeet Nation’s sacred lands in July, featuring new vocalist/guitarist Aaron Turner. The concert is presented by the Firekeeper Alliance, a...
ANVIL Announces Summer North American Tour
Canadian metal veterans Anvil announced a 26‑date North American summer tour running from June 3 to July 11, 2026. The itinerary covers major U.S. markets and several Canadian cities, kicking off in Rochester, NY and wrapping in Toledo, OH. East Coast shows will...
Report: THE AMITY AFFLICTION In Debt, Split With AHREN STRINGER Kinda Messy
Australian metalcore band The Amity Affliction is grappling with significant financial strain, reporting approximately AUD 646,000 (US$456,000) in debt, much of it owed to the Australian Taxation Office. The band’s bassist Ahren Stringer was ousted in February 2025, yet he...
DARKTHRONE Stays Grim On "Pre-Historic Metal", New Album Due Out In May
Norwegian metal veterans Darkthrone announce their 40th‑anniversary album *Pre‑Historic Metal*, slated for release on May 8, 2026. While not a pure black‑metal record, the album revisits the band’s early aggression with a modern twist, featuring eight riff‑driven tracks. Fenriz describes...
JUNJI ITO's New Audio Drama Old Records Is Narrated By POPPY
Japanese horror legend Junji Ito's short story "Old Records" has been turned into an actual vinyl‑pressed audio drama. The project, overseen by Ito himself, pairs the eerie narrative with a physical record that listeners can spin. English narration is provided...
SANGUISUGABOGG Splits With Longtime Guitarist CEDRIK DAVIS
Sanguisugabogg announced a mutual split with longtime guitarist Cedrik Davis, who has been with the band for almost six of its seven years. The current tour will proceed with founding member and producer Cody Davidson taking on guitar duties alongside...
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Drop Ferocious New Single "The Wretch" Ahead of Massive US Tour With LAMB OF GOD
Fit For An Autopsy has dropped a new standalone single, “The Wretch,” ahead of a massive North American spring tour. The track, described by guitarist‑producer Will Putney as a grim yet cathartic anthem, showcases the band’s signature deathcore aggression and...
JINJER Announces North American Tour With CRYSTAL LAKE & ENTHEOS
Ukrainian metal outfit Jinjer announced a 38‑date North American headline tour running from early June to mid‑July 2026, marking the final leg of their Duél album cycle. The itinerary spans major markets from Canada to the United States, with most...
SYMPHONY X Say Long-Awaited New Album Is Finally Taking Shape
Symphony X confirmed that work on their first studio album since 2015’s Underworld is finally coalescing after years of writing, touring and pandemic‑induced delays. Guitarist Michael Romeo revealed a massive backlog of over a thousand riff ideas that the band...
CANNIBAL CORPSE Drummer PAUL MAZURKIEWICZ Reflects On 38 Years Of Death Metal: "What a Ride It's Been"
Cannibal Corpse drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz reflected on the band’s 38‑year career during a Wildman podcast interview, noting they continue to tour and release new music. He highlighted a day‑by‑day approach and the surprise of still performing at 58. Mazurkiewicz credited...
ADRIAN SMITH Says IRON MAIDEN's Upcoming Documentary Will Reveal Some Secrets
Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith praised the upcoming documentary *Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition*, slated for a limited theatrical release on May 7, 2026. Directed by Malcolm Venville and produced by Dominic Freeman, the film spans the band’s five‑decade journey and features new,...
HEALTH Drop R-TYPE II Remix EP
Industrial pioneers HEALTH have issued the R‑TYPE II Remix EP, a six‑track collection reworking songs from their recent CONFLICT DLC album and earlier material. The EP follows the R‑TYPE I release and continues the band’s tradition of video‑game inspired titles. Featuring remixers such...
ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN Reveals Painful Back Injury After Freezing Cruise Show
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian disclosed a serious back injury sustained during the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise in late January, when an unexpected cold snap forced the band to perform outdoors in freezing, windy conditions. The injury left him barely able to walk...
CRADLE OF FILTH Set To Record A New Album, No Word On New Lineup
Swedish extreme metal outfit Cradle of Filth is poised to enter the studio within three weeks to record their fifteenth studio album, with frontman Dani Filth confirming that songwriting is nearly finished. The new record will again be produced, mixed...
SIX FEET UNDER, SABATON, DEVIN TOWNSEND & More Added To Metal Injection's Top Tracks Of The Week
Metal Injection released its weekly Top Tracks playlist, featuring twelve new songs from a mix of veteran and emerging metal acts. Highlights include Six Feet Under’s “Unmistakable Smell Of Death,” Sabaton’s historically themed “Yamato,” and Devin Townsend’s “Enter The City.”...
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Welcome NICK SHABATURA As New Drummer
Corrosion of Conformity announced Nick Shabatura as its new permanent drummer, replacing Stanton Moore after a recommendation from Charlie Benante. The band is set to release the double‑album Good God / Baad Man on April 3, 2026, following the recent...
Did GHOST Just Kill FRATER IMPERATOR?
Swedish metal act Ghost released the 25th chapter of its ongoing saga, which appears to end with the on‑stage death of the Frater Imperator persona. Frontman Tobias Forge used the moment to discuss his creative exhaustion, describing the band as a...
SABATON Launch New Single "Yamato" In Collaboration With World Of Warships
Swedish metal band Sabaton has released a new single titled “Yamato,” accompanied by a cinematic music video and exclusive in‑game content for the naval‑warfare title World of Warships. The collaboration, the second with Wargaming after the 2019 “Bismarck” tie‑in, adds...
BELUSHI SPEED BALL Announce New Album Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The '80s, Share Video For "I Ought Not Know"
Louisville crossover thrash outfit Belushi Speed Ball announced their fourth studio album, Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The ’80s, slated for release on June 5. The record, featuring 12 high‑speed tracks, showcases new bassist Justin McClure and drummer Ben Cotton, and...
MELVINS & NAPALM DEATH Stream New Single "Rip The God"
Pioneering grindcore veterans Napalm Death and sludge‑metal icons the Melvins have released a second track, “Rip The God,” from their upcoming collaborative album. The eight‑track record, titled Savage Imperial Death March, will be widely available on April 10 after debuting as...
Guitarists SEAN MCFARLAND, MATT SARGENT & TREVOR BABB To Perform JAMES ROMIG's Trilogy Of Solo Works In Baltimore & New...
Acclaimed experimental guitarists Sean McFarland, Matt Sargent, and Trevor Babb will perform James Romig’s three-part solo guitar trilogy—*The Complexity of Distance*, *The Fragility of Time* and *The Distortion of Memory*—in Baltimore and New York this weekend. The works, composed between...
Using Female-Fronted Now As A Genre Is Just As Lazy As It Was 30 Years Ago
An opinion piece argues that labeling metal bands as “female‑fronted” is a lazy, gender‑based shortcut that masks their true musical styles. The author cites examples from Spiritbox, Crypta, Jinjer, and others, showing how such tags reduce diverse subgenres—kawaii metal, progressive...