Bloodbather Announce Farewell Album, Share Two New Music Videos
Bloodbather, the deathcore outfit that announced a 2024 split, has resurfaced with two new music videos and a farewell record titled *ANAYNGSTTA*, slated for release on April 24. The videos accompany the tracks “Dog 2 God” and the tongue‑in‑cheek “Lying Is The Most Fun A Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off.” The eight‑song album includes a feature from The Requiem and an acronym‑based title revealed in the final track. While the band hints this may be their last effort, fans are hopeful for another chapter.
Clutch’s ‘Earth Rocker’ Remaster Vinyl Up for Pre-Order
Clutch is reissuing its 2013 album Earth Rocker as a fully remastered 12‑inch vinyl, slated for release on June 5. The limited “grape ghost” colorway is now available for pre‑order and includes a die‑cut gatefold, plus a signed, numbered insert. The drop...
Thrown Release New Single “Split”
Swedish hardcore/metalcore band Thrown released a new standalone single titled “split,” featuring chunky, bass‑heavy riffs and a hint of nu‑metal. The track drops without an album announcement, suggesting a larger release may be on the horizon. It is immediately available...
Graveripper Unleash the “Hounds From Hell” With New Video, Announce West Coast Tour
Graveripper unveiled a high‑octane video for "Hounds From Hell," the flagship single from their 2025 album *From Welkin to Tundra*. The track, described by the band as a relentless thrasher, showcases blistering riffs and battlefield‑style vocals. Alongside the video, the...
Nevermore Share Official Live Video of “Born” From Their Reunion Show in Turkey
Nevermore staged its first reunion concert on April 1, 2026 at Istanbul’s IF Performance Hall, releasing official footage of the 2005 track “Born.” The band now features founding members Jeff Loomis and Van Williams alongside new vocalist Berzan Önen, guitarist Jack Cattoi and bassist Semir Özerkan....
Plini’s New Single “After Everything” And Music Video Out Now
Australian progressive‑rock virtuoso Plini released his third single, “After Everything,” accompanied by a new music video directed by Declan Blackall. The track is part of his upcoming ten‑song album *An Unnameable Desire*, slated for release on April 24, with pre‑orders...
John Bush Thinks Anthrax Should Play Special Shows with Himself, Joey Belladonna, and Neil Turbin on Vocals
Former Anthrax frontman John Bush teamed up with his Category 7 bandmates in December to perform a set of Anthrax classics spanning *Stomp 442*, *Sound of White Noise*, *Volume 8* and *We’ve Come For You All*. The shows earned enthusiastic crowd reactions and...
Neurosis’ Steve Von Till on How the Band Reunited: “Our Desire Is Still There”
Neurosis announced a surprise reunion and dropped a new album, *An Undying Love For A Burning World*, in September 2025. Frontman Steve Von Till explained that the band regrouped after a 2019 hiatus caused by co‑founder Scott Kelly’s misconduct, finding...
200 Stab Wounds Finish Work on Their Next Album
Ohio death‑metal stalwarts 200 Stab Wounds announced they have wrapped recording on the follow‑up to 2024’s *Manual Manic Procedures*. The band posted a terse Instagram note, “AKBYN 3 US DONE THANK YOU,” confirming the album’s completion. Veteran producer and engineer...
Nevermore’s Jeff Loomis Talks About How They Found the Band’s Newest Members
Nevermore announced a full revival, with Jeff Loomis and Van Osdale retaining core roles while adding vocalist Berzan Önen, bassist Semir Özerkan and guitarist Jack Cattoi. The new lineup debuted on April 1 at Istanbul’s IF Performance Hall, receiving a strong...
Terror Add Hot Water Music’s Chuck Ragan to the Mix for New Single “Fear The Panic”
Hardcore band Terror has released a new single, “Fear The Panic,” featuring Hot Water Music’s vocalist Chuck Ragan. The track is the third preview from their upcoming ten‑track album STILL SUFFER, slated for an April 24 release on Flatspot Records....
Venom Release List of ‘Into Oblivion’ Listening Events, Release Single “Kicked Outta Hell”
British black‑metal pioneers Venom announced their 16th studio album, *Into Oblivion*, slated for May 1, 2026 via Noise/BMG. The band dropped the new single “Kicked Outta Hell,” a blend of classic thrash aggression and modern production. To build hype, Venom scheduled six...
Igorrr and Vocalist Marthe Alexandre Part Ways, Gerda Iguchi Announced as Replacement
French experimental metal project Igorrr announced that vocalist Marthe Alexandre is departing to pursue personal and professional endeavors. German‑Japanese opera singer Gerda Iguchi, already familiar with the band's repertoire, will replace her for the upcoming summer tour. The group has...
Nuclear Messiah (Ex-Megadeth) Is Bringing the Star Power on New Album Dropping This Month
Ex‑Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland has assembled a 36‑musician supergroup called Nuclear Messiah to release the concept album *Black Flame* on April 24 via Cleopatra Records. The project debuted its first single, “For Mad Men Only,” featuring guest vocalists Pat Travers...
Hail the Sun Share Audiotree Session: Watch
Hail the Sun has released a seven‑song Audiotree session filmed in Chicago, featuring tracks such as “The Drooling Class” and “War Crimes.” The video showcases the band’s evolving post‑hardcore sound and serves as a promotional hook for their current North...
Jay Weinberg Still Doesn’t Know Why Slipknot Fired Him
Long‑time Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg was abruptly let go in November 2023 after a decade with the band. He disclosed that a hip injury requiring femoroacetabular impingement surgery was the catalyst, as management refused to pause touring for his recovery....
Acid Bath Return to Premier Guitar’s Rig Rundown: Watch
Premier Guitar’s popular Rig Rundown series welcomed back sludge‑metal veterans Acid Bath for a new episode filmed in Tennessee. The show dives into the gear choices of guitarists Mike Sanchez and Sammy Duet, as well as new bassist Shane Wesley, revealing amps,...
Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin to Bring Stygian Bough on Tour Through North America
Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin are embarking on a 24‑date North American tour this spring to promote their collaborative album *Stygian Bough, Vol. II*, which debuted in November 2025. The itinerary runs from May 27 in St. Louis to June...
Rolo Tomassi Upload “Tempest” Music Video, ‘In The Echoes of All Dreams’ Now Available in Vinyl
British mathcore outfit Rolo Tomassi dropped the official video for “Tempest” and simultaneously issued a vinyl edition of their EP *In The Echoes Of All Dreams*. The EP, first released digitally after the band’s 20th‑anniversary celebrations in late 2025, is...
Atreyu Tap Max Cavalera for Latest Single “Children of Light”
Atreyu announced the upcoming release of their ninth studio album, *The End Is Not the End*, slated for April 24 on Spinefarm Records. The band dropped the second single, “Children of Light,” which features a guest vocal from metal legend...
Castle Rat Release “Siren” Music Video Ahead of Tour with Dethklok and Amon Amarth
Castle Rat has released a new music video for the track “Siren” ahead of its upcoming Amonklok Conquest Tour, where it will share the stage with metal heavyweights Dethklok and Amon Amarth. The video supports the band’s recently issued album...
Surprise: Spirit Adrift Released Their Final Album ‘Infinite Illumination’
Spirit Adrift surprised fans by releasing their sixth and final album, Infinite Illumination, on 20 Buck Spin just hours after their farewell show on March 20. The record, described as their most ambitious and crushing work, caps a decade‑long run...
Sanctuary Sign with BLKIIBLK, Release New Single “Not Of The Living”
American power‑metal veterans Sanctuary have signed to BLKIIBLK, the label behind acts like Biohazard, Cro‑Mags and Megadeth. To celebrate, they dropped the single “Not Of The Living,” their first release since frontman Warrel Dane’s death. The track features new vocalist...
Ingested, Bodybox Add Shows Alongside ‘Chaos & Carnage’ Tour
British deathcore outfit Ingested and Florida‑based Bodybox have announced three additional U.S. shows on May 9‑14, expanding their presence beyond the larger ‘Chaos & Carnage’ tour. The new dates—Lexington, Kentucky; Atlanta, Georgia; and Toledo, Ohio—run alongside a 20‑city trek headlined by...
Conjurer Uploaded a Live Video for “The Searing Glow”
Conjurer has dropped a live video of “The Searing Glow,” captured at their sold‑out headlining show at London’s The Underworld. The band cites the performance as one of the last milestones before a massive 2026 tour. The upcoming itinerary stretches...
Black Tusk Announce EP ‘Systems of Solitude’, New Single “Crushed By The Weight” Out Now
Black Tusk announced a three‑song EP titled *Systems of Solitude* slated for release in the coming months, debuting today with the single “Crushed By The Weight.” The track delivers the band’s trademark sludge‑metal intensity and politically charged lyrics. Simultaneously, the...
The Mars Volta Reveal U.S. Tour Dates for This September
The Mars Volta announced a nine‑date U.S. tour for September 2026, kicking off in Ventura, California on September 8 and wrapping with a performance at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky on September 20. The itinerary includes a single‑night opening...
Dopelord to Reissue ‘Sign of the Devil’ Next Month
Polish stoner/doom band Dopelord has inked a deal with Season of Mist to reissue their 2020 album *Sign of the Devil* on June 5. The reissue follows a European tour supporting Napalm Death and coincides with the recent addition of...
Rob Zombie Music Video for “The Black Scorpion” Streaming Online
Rob Zombie has released a new music video for “The Black Scorpion,” the lead single from his February‑released album The Great Satan. The two‑minute, green‑lit visual showcases the shock rocker’s high‑octane performance style and is now streaming online. The drop...
Behemoth Covered Bathory’s “The Return of Darkness and Evil” For Mystic Festival’s Anthem
Polish extreme‑metal giants Behemoth released a new single and video covering Bathory’s 1985 classic “The Return of Darkness and Evil,” designating it as the official anthem for Mystic Festival 2026. Frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski explained the song’s personal significance and...
-(16)- Take Out Their Frustrations with Black Flag Cover of “Beat My Head Against The Wall”
California sludge metal band -(16)- is gearing up for the May 1 release of its cover album *Forgeries Vol 1, 1972‑1984*. The group previewed the record with a rendition of Black Flag’s “Beat My Head Against The Wall,” adding to earlier Bee Gees...
Twisted Sister with Sebastian Bach Announce First Shows Together
Twisted Sister announced four live shows featuring new frontman Sebastian Bach, marking the band’s first performances since Dee Snider stepped down for health reasons. The dates run from September 4 to October 10, 2026, covering venues in Alaska, Oklahoma, and...
Shadows Fall Is Almost Done Recording a New Album
Massachusetts metal veterans Shadows Fall are in the final stretch of recording their first full‑length album in nearly 15 years. The band has already teased the effort with two singles – “In The Grey” (December 2024) and “Souls Devoured” (May...
Gatecreeper Tease New Music Is Coming Soon
Gatecreeper, the Arizona death‑metal band, announced via Instagram that new music is in development. The post featured studio photos and a clear "New music coming soon!" statement, confirming the band's recording efforts. Simultaneously, the group launched a 28‑date North American...
Enter Shikari Release Dates for West Coast North American Run of Shows
British rock outfit Enter Shikari announced a 12‑date West Coast North American tour running from September 25 to October 10, 2026. The itinerary covers major markets including Austin, Denver, Vancouver, Seattle and Los Angeles, with Canadian stops in Calgary, Kelowna and Vancouver....
Metallica Add Two Non-Vegas Residency Shows for Later This Year
Metallica announced two additional residency concerts in Uncasville, Connecticut, set for November 19 and 21, 2025, each featuring a distinct setlist. The first night will be opened by Suicidal Tendencies, while Spiritbox will support the second. Ticket sales begin April...
Archspire Drop New Single “The Vessel”
Archspire has unveiled a new single, “The Vessel,” accompanied by a tongue‑in‑cheek video that lampoons AI‑driven music production. The track serves as a preview for the band’s upcoming album Too Fast To Die, slated for release on April 10, with pre‑orders...
Watch: Castle Rat Played Three Songs During Their KEXP In-Studio Session
Castle Rat, the Seattle‑based doom metal outfit, recorded a three‑song set at KEXP’s studio in January, featuring two tracks from their latest album *The Bestiary* and one from 2024’s *Into The Realm*. The session was released online today, giving fans...
Nunslaughter Kill the Son of God in Their New Single “Jesus Fu*king Dies”
Nunslaughter released the single “Jesus Fu*king Dies” on Good Friday, tying its blasphemous theme to the Christian holiday. The track leads the upcoming fourteen‑song album *Satanic Chaos Legions*, set for a June 26 release through independent label BLKIIBLK. Band frontman Don...
Nervosa Release “Impending Doom” Ahead of Tomorrow’s Album Release
Brazilian all‑female thrash outfit Nervosa dropped the pre‑release single "Impending Doom" ahead of their sixth studio album, Slave Machine, arriving tomorrow, April 3, 2026. The band describes the record as their most brutal and melodic work yet, aiming to push...
Vomit Forth Sign with Pure Noise Records, Announce New EP ‘In The Name of the Father’
Vomit Forth has officially signed with Pure Noise Records and will release a three‑track EP, *In The Name of the Father*, on April 23. The band debuted the single “Prophecy of Defilement,” which delves into personal flaws and existential failure....
Premiere: Euphrosyne Channel Beauty and Chaos in Equal Measure in “Mother Earth Betrayed Us”
Greek post‑black metal outfit Euphrosyne premiered their new single “Mother Earth Betrayed Us” on MetalSucks, pairing stark lyrical condemnation of humanity’s industrial legacy with a blend of aggressive riffs and melancholic atmospheres. The track’s vocal assault by frontwoman Efi Eva...
GosT Creator James Lollar Dead at 46
James Cody Lollar, the mastermind behind the dark synthwave metal project GosT, died unexpectedly at 46, as announced by his management team Bad Behavior. Lollar founded GosT in 2013 after fronting Texas sludge band Vaste Burai and released six full-length...
Greg Puciato Weighs in on Whether He’d Ever Reunite with The Dillinger Escape Plan
Greg Puciato addressed rumors about rejoining The Dillinger Escape Plan during a Music Is My Life interview, emphasizing his pride in the band’s legacy while focusing on new creative pursuits. He praised the early work with original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis, especially...
More Than a ‘Female-Fronted’ Gimmick: Women in Metal Take on the Scene’s Misogyny
Women in metal continue to battle entrenched misogyny, from being dismissed as mere “female‑fronted” acts to facing harsher scrutiny over appearance and vocal style. Pioneers such as Maria Ferrero, who signed seminal thrash bands in the 1990s, and modern artists...
The Callous Daoboys Have a New Single Coming This Thursday
The Callous Daoboys, a mathcore outfit that earned critical acclaim with their 2025 album “I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven”, announced a new single slated for release on Thursday, April 2. The band posted a 19‑second teaser on Twitter,...
Sepultura Release “Beyond The Dream” Off Upcoming EP
Brazilian metal veterans Sepultura have unveiled a new song, “Beyond The Dream,” as a preview for their forthcoming EP *The Cloud Of Unknowing* slated for April 24. The somber track, tinged with Type O Negative‑style melancholy, marks the band’s first foray into a...
Babymetal Announce North and Latin American Dates of Their 2026 World Tour
Babymetal unveiled the North and Latin American legs of its 2026 world tour, kicking off on August 30 in San Diego as a supporting act for My Chemical Romance. The band will perform 20 shows across the United States and...
Periphery Announce ‘A Pale White Dot’, Will Release New Single “Mr. God” Thursday
American progressive metal outfit Periphery announced their upcoming album *A Pale White Dot*, slated for release on May 15 via 3 Dot Recordings. The band will drop a new single, “Mr. God,” this Thursday, with pre‑save options now available. This...
Chat Pile Is Done Recording Their Next Record
Chat Pile announced they have finished recording their next album and are now in the mixing and mastering phase. The band spent nearly every day since Thanksgiving at their Dust House studio in Oklahoma City to complete the record. They...