SHROUD Unleashes Ferocious Cover of NIFELHEIM’s “Storm of the Reaper” | Tour Dates With HELLRIPPER “Goatkraft & Granite Canada 2026”

Posted in blackened thrash, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 3, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

L-R – Justin Cournoyer – Bass, Matteo Conti – Guitar and Vocals, Zack Osiris – Drums, Jordan Barillaro – Guitar

Debut Album Pax Nocturna Out Now!

Montreal blackened thrash band Shroud has released a new cover of “Storm of the Reaper”, a fierce tribute to Swedish cult legends Nifelheim and a nod to one of the band’s earliest shared influences. The track arrives as Shroud continues to ride the momentum of their debut album Pax Nocturna, released this past June, and as they prepare to hit the road for their upcoming Canadian tour with Hellripper this coming November.

Shroud’s decision to cover “Storm of the Reaper” comes from deep admiration for Nifelheim’s legacy and the song’s impact on the band’s formation and identity.

“We wanted to pay homage to the legendary Blackened Thrash Metal band Nifelheim from Sweden. Storm of the Reaper is an absolute banger with old‑school heavy metal elements twisted into black metal, and it’s a huge influence on all of us in Shroud. It’s also a nod to lyricist Erik Danielsson, frontman of Watain, another major influence. We perform this live often and wanted to pay it forward with our own spin. It was a major song that Zack Osiris and I, Matteo Conti, bonded over when forming Shroud. Storm of the Reaper is legendary and a staple of Blackened Thrash Metal.”

The band’s rendition stays true to the track’s feral spirit while injecting Shroud’s signature intensity, razor‑edged riffs, venomous vocals, and the raw, ritualistic energy that has defined their rise in Canada’s extreme‑metal underground.

Shroud’s cover arrives on the heels of their debut full‑length Pax Nocturna, a blackened thrash assault praised for its speed, atmosphere, and conceptual depth. The album introduced listeners to the band’s evolving universe of dark, violent, and occult storytelling.

The release of “Storm of the Reaper” sets the stage for Shroud’s upcoming Canadian dates with Scotland’s speed‑metal powerhouse Hellripper for the “Goatkraft & Granite Canada Tour”. Fans can expect Shroud to perform the cover live, where it has already become a crowd igniting staple.

Listen to Shroud‘s cover version of “Storm of the Reaper” at the following links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5ypzud248uB53eLL72aXpw

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEKNl16Zceo

Recommended for fans of Watain, Dissection, Hellripper, Skeletonwitch, and Necrophobic. Pax Nocturna released on June 4th, 2026 and is available now on all digital platforms, CD, and vinyl.

CD / Vinyl: https://shroudmtl.bandcamp.com/album/pax-nocturna

Add to your Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/album/5dfAWpVKaWlsdSBYNZ8L1H

“All Creation”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4okttHfnlg

“The Eternal Void”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ56_laldDc

Tour Dates: Hellripper w/ Shroud:
Nov 25 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
Nov 26 – Quebec City, QC – La Source De La Martiniere
Nov 27 – Ottawa, ON – Dominion Tavern (Capital Punishment Festival)
Nov 28 – Toronto, ON – Supermarket Bar & Variety

Track Listing:​
1. Pax Nocturna (0:43)
2. The Eternal Void (5:09)
3. The Zealot (5:15)
4. Merciless Tyrants (5:59)
5. Darkest Night (4:45)
6. Diablivion (5:28)
7. Death Blows Over (4:18)
8. All Creation (5:29)
9. Abaddon (7:55)
Album Length: 45:05

Album and Live Band lineup:
Matteo Conti – Guitar and Vocals
Jordan Barillaro – Guitar
Zack Osiris – Drums
Justin Cournoyer – Bass

Album Recording Credits:

  • All songs performed by: Matteo Conti, Zack Osiris, Jordan Barillaro, Justin Cournoyer
  • All songs written by: Matteo Conti and Zack Osiris
  • Produced by: Shroud and Jordan Barillaro
  • Mixed by: Jordan Barillaro
  • Album Art by: Justin Cournoyer
  • Mastered by: Tore Stjerna

More info:

​https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086688022343​

https://www.instagram.com/shroud.mtl

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ARMORED SAINT Presents “Not On Your Life” Visualizer | North American Co-Headlining Tour With Metal Church To Commence In November + Spring 2027 Leg Of Metal Saint Tour Announced!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 3, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Travis Shinn

Watch ARMORED SAINT’s “Not On Your Life” visualizer HERE.

ARMORED SAINT today presents their visualizer for “Not On Your Life.” The track comes by way of the band’s critically acclaimed new full-length, Emotion Factory Reset, released earlier this year on Metal Blade Records. The kaleidoscopic clip was created by Costin Chioreanu of TWILIGHT13MEDIA.

Comments vocalist John Bush, “The opening lyrics are, ‘You already know my name is John Doe / Yeah you already know but still give it a go.’ I think Phil [Sandoval] had the term, ‘you already know.’ Rhyming, I was, ‘oh, okay, this is cool, like, John Doe.’ There are a couple meanings to it: the cool guy from X is John Doe. It also means that you don’t know who this person is. It led to me thinking in terms of something a little vague, which sometimes I like to do. You already know, yet you don’t know at the same time. 

Phil sent me the phrase ‘from dollars to donuts,’ and I got ‘Heavens to Betsy.’ My mom was named Betty, and it’s a little nod to [Bitch vocalist] Betsy Bitch because she’s on Metal Blade. I thought, ‘why not just have a little correlation here.’ It’s a cool, great rock song, and it seems to be some people’s favorite.

The lyrics ‘dollars to donuts’ sounds like something somebody said on the streets of Manhattan in 1950. I also used the phrase ‘lying on the floor in the drunk tank.’ ‘Drunk tank’ is another term people don’t really use in 2026.” 

Watch ARMORED SAINT’s “Not On Your Life” visualizer HERE.

Watch the band’s previously released video for “Every Man-Any Man” HERE, “Close To The Bone” HERE, and “Hit A Moonshot” HERE. 

ARMORED SAINT will kick off their North American co-headlining tour with Metal Church this November. The Metal Saint Tour 2026 begins on November 2nd in San Juan Capistrano, California and runs through November 21st in Agoura Hills, California with support provided by LiveKill.

Following the fiery response both bands received during their recent shows together in Europe and fans’ excitement for the upcoming Fall shows, a Spring 2027 leg of this killer metal package has also been announced. The journey will commence on March 19th in Austin, Texas and close on April 10th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Support will be provided by One Machine.

Offers ARMORED SAINT vocalist, John Bush, “Three weeks in the Fall just didn’t seem enough so we decided to do another run of the Metal Saint tour in the Spring of 2027. Celebrating two classic bands from the ‘80s who also have new records out in 2026 is a no-brainer for any metal fan. Plus, there is still a lot of the country to cover. See you at the show!”

Comments Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, “We are stoked to be heading back out on the road with our friends in ARMORED SAINT for another round of the Metal Saint Tour!”

Adds Metal Church drummer Ken Mary, “We are really looking forward to so many fans and friends on tour on this run and we are honored to be with our brothers in metal, ARMORED SAINT!”

Tickets + VIP upgrades are available now at: nationalactsvip.com/armoredsaint. See all confirmed dates below.

ARMORED SAINT + METAL CHURCH w/ LiveKill:
11/02/2026 Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, CA
11/03/2026 The Glass House – Pomona, CA
11/04/2026 The Nile – Phoenix, AZ
11/06/2026 Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM
11/07/2026 Sunshine Studios – Colorado Springs, CO
11/08/2026 The Federal – Denver, CO
11/10/2026 Neurolux – Boise, ID
11/11/2026 The Newberry – Great Falls, MT
11/13/2026 Dantes – Portland, OR
11/14/2026 Redwood Theater – Bremerton, WA
11/15/2026 Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver, BC
11/17/2026 Great America Music Hall – San Francisco, CA
11/18/2026 Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA
11/19/2026 The Whisky – Los Angeles, CA
11/20/2026 Observatory North San Diego – San Diego, CA
11/21/2026 Canyon Club – Agoura Hills, CA

ARMORED SAINT + METAL CHURCH w/ One Machine:
3/19/2027 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
3/20/2027 Hells Heroes – Houston, TX *
3/21/2027 Granada Theater – Dallas, TX
3/23/2027 Radio Room – Greenville, SC
3/24/2027 Chapel Of Bonus – Raleigh, NC
3/25/2027 Tally Ho Theater – Leesburg, VA
3/26/2027 Ridgefield Theater – Ridgefield, CT
3/27/2027 St. Vitus – Brooklyn, NY
3/3/29/2027 Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA
3/30/2027 Mercury – Lakewood, OH
4/01/2027 The Kings Of Clubs – Columbus, OH
4/02/2027 Machine Shop – Flint, MI
4/03/2027 Arcada Theater St – Charles, IL
4/04/2027 EPIC Events Center – Green Bay, WI
4/06/2027 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
4/07/2027 Matchbox – Omaha, NE
4/09/2027 Liquid Joe’s – Salt Lake City, UT
4/10/2027 House Of Blues – Las Vegas, NV

  • No One Machine

Emotion Factory Reset, ARMORED SAINT’s ninth studio album, is a resurrection of sorts, a tearing down and a rebuilding in eleven songs of diverse musicality and lyrical themes. Produced, as were the previous four albums, by bassist Joey Vera and mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour), the record finds the quintet challenging themselves. Songs like “Close To The Bone,” “Hit A Moonshot,” and “Every Man-Any Man” have ARMORED SAINT honoring their past as one of the most respected and recognizable bands in heavy music while making forward-thinking music rooted in the present.

Emotion Factory Reset was recorded across several studios including 606 Studios, Secret Hand Studios, Skullseven Studios, Constantine Studios, and Bridge Recording, engineered by Oliver Roman, Bill Metoyer, Joey Vera, and Jason Constantine, and features cover art by DDKing.

Preview/purchase the record at: metalblade.com/armoredsaint.

ARMORED SAINT:
John Bush – vocals
Joey Vera – bass
Jeff Duncan – guitars
Gonzo Sandoval – drums
Phil Sandoval – guitars

https://www.armoredsaint.com

https://www.facebook.com/thearmoredsaint

https://www.instagram.com/thearmoredsaint

https://www.metalblade.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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KONTUSION – Dismal Death Crew Announces East Coast Tour MMXXVI With Hedonist | Debut LP Out Now On Profound Lore Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on October 2, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

photo by Louie Palu

In continued support of their cruel debut album, Insatiable Lust For Death, released through Profound Lore Records in the Summer of 2025, New Jersey/Washington DC-based KONTUSION will again put their dismal death metal on display this Fall.

The East Coast Tour MMXXVI will see KONTUSION and their allies in Hedonist hitting the East Coast US for a week of dates, running through Harrisonburg, Richmond, Baltimore, New Brunswick, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Boston from November 30th through December 6th.

For these shows, the core band duo of drummer Chris Moore and vocalist/guitarist Mark Bronzino will again be joined by Shar Clay on second guitar, and for the first time, by Erika Osterhout on bass.

Tickets are on sale now; find links HERE.

KONTUSION East Coast Tour MMXXVI w/ Hedonist:
11/30/2026 Wizard Mode – Harrisonburg, VA
12/01/2026 Bandito’s – Richmond, VA
12/02/2026 Peabody Heights – Baltimore, MD
12/03/2026 Cinco de Mayo – New Brunswick, NJ
12/04/2026 Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA
12/05/2026 The Broadway – Brooklyn, NY
12/06/2026 Middle East – Boston, MA

KONTUSION’s riffs, blasts, and walls of feedback reflect the darkness of a world marred by chaos, where large scale atrocities run amok. Last year, the band delivered the scathing, decimating, rapid-fire attack of their vile debut LP, Insatiable Lust For Death, its ten tracks immersing the listener in a cavernous, hellish tone, while the relentless riffs and percussion remain impeccably tight.

Recorded by Chris Pierce at Volume IV Studios with additional tracking done at Damaged City Studios, Insatiable Lust For Death was mixed by Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations, mastered by Nick Townsend at Townsend Mastering, and finished with artwork by Rotting Reign and layout by Aaren Molder.

KONTUSION’s Insatiable Lust For Death is out now on LP, CD, and digitally, streaming and available to purchase where the “Subjugation” video is also streaming at Profound Lore Records HERE.

KONTUSION – Insatiable Lust For Death (full album stream): https://youtu.be/19iHGder620

https://linktr.ee/KONTUSION

https://www.facebook.com/kontusionkontusion

https://profoundlorerecords.com

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Conrad “Cronos” Lant, Founding Member of Venom – Rest In Peace

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

photo credit: Venom Facebook

Statement from Venom Facebook:

IN MEMORIAM — CONRAD “CRONOS” LANT

“It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we share the news that Conrad “Cronos” Lant has passed away.

For more than four decades, Conrad’s voice, bass and vision were at the heart of VENOM.

From the first dark rumblings of Welcome to Hell, through Black Metal, At War With Satan, Possessed and beyond, he created something that changed heavy music forever.

VENOM never followed the rules.
They forged their own path.

And Conrad was there at the centre of it all — uncompromising, fearless and unmistakable.

The Legions have always been an important part of VENOM. To everyone who stood with the band through the years, bought the records, came to the shows, wore the shirts, shared the music and kept the flame burning — Cronos was always grateful for your loyalty and support.”

A message from Nathan, Conrad’s son:

“I want to thank all of the Legions for all of the support you have given my dad over the years. I know he really appreciated you all. He has laid down his soul, and his music will live on. The legend of Cronos will never die.”

“His music will never die.
His voice will never fade.

And the legacy of VENOM will live on through the music he created and through the Legions around the world who continue to carry that flame.

Thank you, Conrad.
Thank you, Cronos.
Thank you for the music.
Thank you for the memories.

Our deepest love and condolences go to Nathan & Hel, friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.”

REST IN PEACE, CONRAD

THE LEGEND LIVES ON

🖤

VENOM

Rest and also rock in peace, Conrad “Cronos” Lant. Condolences to the family, friends, Venom and fans of Cronos. Long live the legacy of Cronos and Venom.

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STORMRULER – Announce New Album Morning Nautical Twilight, Release First Single “Chapter II. In The Eye of Umbria”

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

STORMRULER has announced the forthcoming full length offering, Morning Nautical Twilight, will be released on December 4, 2026, via Distortion Music Group (DMG) – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. The U.S. hailing black metal duo weave epic narrative storytelling through the track list of Morning Nautical Twilight. Alongside the album announcement, the band presents the first single, “Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria.”

Vocalist and guitarist Jason Asberry comments on the new single release:
“We chose ‘In The Eye Of Umbria’ as the first single off of our new album Morning Nautical Twilight for a few reasons. It’s the second chapter in the Imperial Chronicles but the first that takes place in present day Aurelia, a realm spanning several thousand years with a vast history and many conflicts. It immediately introduces the listener to a few important characters within the world and sets the stage for the rest of the story.

Secondly, it’s a very standout track amongst the record. We explore a few new corners of our sound that we haven’t in the past but do so in true STORM fashion. It has the raw and driving rhythms of our heavy metal heroes, the mountainous and soaring leads that are heavily laden throughout this record while also keeping true to the many folk sounds that we hold dearly. We’re very proud of this record and can’t wait for you all to explore the pages of Morning Nautical Twilight.”

Morning Nautical Twilight Track List:
00 Prologue: The Weary Traveler
01 Chapter I: The Sword, The Scepter & The Seal
02 Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria
03 Chapter III: Council Of The Nations
04 Chapter IV: Subterranean Sorcery
05 Chapter V: Lanuthor’s Lamentations
06 Chapter VI: Open The Gates!
07 Chapter VII Morning Nautical Twilight
08 Chapter VIII: The Siege Of Belgorath
09 Chapter IX: Shadows Of The Starcrest
10 Chapter X: Winds Of War
11 Chapter XI: When The White Horn Sounds
12 Chapter XII: Engulfed In The Flames Of Oaken Pyre
13 Epilogue: The Imperial Chronicles

Emerging from the gloom in a high-paced fury, “Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria” traverses through shadowy progressions in an untamable arrangement. Jason Asberry‘s intricate guitar leads entwine through the driving momentum while ferocious shrieks unleash soar above, piercing through Jesse Schobel‘s explosive percussion. Musically, “Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria” incorporates a stylistic shift into groove-led rhythms and folk-inspired melodies, situating the track firmly in the immersive fantasy worldbuilding of Morning Nautical Twilight. 

Pre-Order/Pre-Save Morning Nautical Twilight HERE: https://rpm.lnk.to/twilightalbumPR

Watch the lyric video for “Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria” HERE: https://youtu.be/c7X5-WXIPeI

About STORMRULER:

Born out of St. Louis, MO, the ferocious black metal duo STORMRULER is comprised of guitarist and vocalist Jason Asberry and drummer Jesse Schobel. Captivated by fantasy realms, the band’s imagery and sonic design draw from this theme entwined with historical elements. 

The debut album Under The Burning Eclipse emerged in 2021, released via Napalm Records. This full-length was followed in quick succession by the sophomore offering, Sacred Rites & Black Magick, also via Napalm Records in 2022. 

In 2026, STORMRULER signed to Distortion Music Group (DMG) – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music, releasing the standalone single “Dark Age Of Deception.” Plunging into a dark and immersive shroud of atmospheric layers and commanding intensity, “Dark Age Of Deception” signified the beginning of the band’s next incarnation.

With the unveiling of “Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria,” STORMRULER‘s forthcoming full length Morning Nautical Twilight delves further into epic fantastical realms placing powerful storytelling at the core of their music. 

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Cruz Del Sur Music Announces Vinyl Release of Wotan’s Carmina Barbarica – Alive In Athens

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 30, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

It took almost 15 years to make this collaboration possible, yet WOTAN and CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC are finally joining forces for the physical release of Carmina Barbarica – Alive In Athens!

In 2004 Carmina Barbarica marked the debut of WOTAN on the metal scene. Released by Eat Metal Records on both CD and Vinyl, the album is considered as one of the milestones of European Epic Metal with its Manowar flavored sound. Greece has always been their second home, if not even their first having played live in the country many times. It was therefore a natural result that band’s first live album should have been recorded in this wonderful metal nation.

Two years after their exhibition at the Into The Battle Festival, WOTAN and CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC are pleased to announce the release of Carmina Barbarica – Alive In Athens, which was recorded on that same night. This live album features “Carmina Barbarica” played in its entirety! Vinyl is expected to arrive in Janurary 2027, but from today the album is available digitally at all biggest platforms, including Bandcamp.

The LP comes on beautiful Χαῖρε Ἑλλάς (Hail Hellas) splatter vinyl and can be pre-ordered at: 

WEBSHOP: https://tinyurl.com/bde8dcj5

BC: cruzdelsurmusic.bandcamp.com/album/wotan-carmina-barbarica-alive-in-athens

More Info:

instagram.com/wotanbandofficial

Wotan on Facebook

facebook.com/cruzdelsurmusic

instagram.com/cruzdelsurmusic

Source: ClawHammer PR

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MORBID STENCH – Central American Death-Doom Practitioners Premiere New Album Doom Metástasis

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 30, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Central American death-doom practitioners MORBID STENCH are now streaming their third full-length album Doom Metástasis in its entirety, with the record receiving an exclusive premiere through Death Metal Promotion. Due for release on October 2, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records and Putrid Cult, the album represents the band’s most developed work to date, expanding their suffocating blend of slow, crushing passages and ominous atmospheres into a tightly conceived conceptual piece.

Stream Doom Metástasis at THIS LOCATION.

Deeply rooted in death-doom metal, the record broadens the group’s sonic palette through a more developed approach to songwriting, without losing the weight and darkness that have always defined their sound.

Conceived as a conceptual work, the album follows a process of transformation that moves from inner decay to complete propagation, blending biological imagery with reflections on identity, inevitability and the cyclical nature of existence. This narrative framework gives the album a strong sense of continuity, shaping a journey rather than a simple collection of individual tracks.

Musically, MORBID STENCH combine crushing slow-paced sections, oppressive atmospheres and carefully crafted arrangements, balancing immediacy and depth. With Doom Metástasis, the band expands its vision while remaining faithful to the raw spirit of Central American death-doom metal.

Track-list:

  1. Necrotic from Within
  2. The Morbid Waltz
  3. Hyperbolic
  4. Bizarre and Beyond
  5. Narcissistic God
  6. Crawling out of the Swamps

Formed in 2014 by veteran musicians The Master Butcher (Costa Rica), Morbid and Purulent (El Salvador), MORBID STENCH was created to explore the darkest and most putrid side of doom metal, enriched by a strong death metal influence.

With all members active in the extreme metal scene since the early ’90s, the band combines crushing heaviness, oppressive atmospheres and rotten melodies, drawing inspiration from the forgotten swamps of Central America.

Their debut EP The Stench of Doom was released in 2016 on cassette through Morbid Skull Recs (El Salvador) and Till You Fukkin Bleed (Poland), quickly selling out and followed by a short tour in El Salvador and Guatemala with CONCEIVED BY HATE. In 2017, the band released the split 7” EP The Bifid Tongue of Doom & Death with Costa Rican death metal act NECROGOD.

The debut full-length Doom & Putrefaction arrived in 2019 through Putrid Cult, Morbid Skull Recs and other international labels, receiving strong feedback from the underground scene. This was followed by the split 7” EP Ghospels of Necromancy with Dutch death metal band ANARCHOS in 2020, and the second album The Rotting Ways of Doom in 2022, further establishing the band’s reputation among doom/death enthusiasts.

Despite the members now living in three different countries, the creative chemistry within MORBID STENCH remains intact. The songwriting process begins with Morbid composing and recording guitar and bass parts at his “Víspera del Demonio” studio in San Salvador, creating raw demo versions that are shared with the band for feedback and development. Purulent then works on the drum arrangements, while The Master Butcher completes the songs with his lyrics and vocal performances.

Line-up:

The Master Butcher – Esophagus
Morbid – Cosmic Chords of Doom
Purulent – Barrels Full of Putrid Waste

MORBID STENCH:

https://morbidstench.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/morbidstench

Nuclear Winter Records:

https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/

https://www.instagram.com/nuclearwinterrecords/

Putrid Cult:

https://putridcultproductions.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/putrid_cult/

https://www.facebook.com/PutridCult/

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HEKATOXEN – Finnish Death Metal Warriors Premiere Debut Album Obsidian Majesty

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 29, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Finnish death metal quartet HEKATOXEN have now premiered their debut full-length Obsidian Majesty in its entirety through Death Metal Promotion, ahead of its October 2 release on Nuclear Winter Records.

The band follow their 2022 Utter Darkness EP with a record steeped in the traditions of their homeland’s nineties death metal, yet shaped around a distinct sense of songwriting and atmosphere.

Across eight tracks, HEKATOXEN move between punishing guitar work, muscular rhythms and passages where the tension is allowed to build rather than simply explode, giving the album a strong internal pulse. The result is a collection that feels firmly connected to the Finnish underground while avoiding a purely retrospective approach.

Stream Obsidian Majesty HERE.

Hailing from Tampere, HEKATOXEN return with a record that tightens every aspect of their sound, delivering a darker, sharper and more determined expression of death metal. Obsidian Majesty moves through a landscape of razor-edged riffs, where heaviness never comes at the expense of movement; the songs hit hard, but they also breathe, shift direction and reveal a band with a clear understanding of dynamics.

Rooted in the classic language of Finnish death metal, the album does not rely on mere repetition of familiar formulas. HEKATOXEN take inspiration from the genre’s foundations while shaping those elements into focused compositions built around memorable riffs, strong structures and a tangible sense of purpose. Every track feels designed to stand on its own, equally effective through headphones and on stage.

Avoiding unnecessary complexity, HEKATOXEN embrace the power of well-crafted songwriting: concrete, immediate and uncompromising. Obsidian Majesty captures a band refining its identity, balancing old school instincts with a contemporary edge and proving that tradition can still cut deep when handled with conviction.

Track list:

01 – Lost Souls Epitome
02 – I Am Them
03 – Spawns Of Darkness
04 – Haunting Ceremony
05 – Domus Vilomaxus
06 – Grave Reveries
07 – At Hellsrivers Pathway
08 – Vanguard The Dark

Line-up:

Jussi – vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, synth
Niko – rhythm guitar
Risto – bass guitar
Vesa – drums

For fans of: Demigod, Adramelech, early Sentenced, Funebrarum

HEKATOXEN:

https://hekatoxen.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Hekatoxen

https://www.instagram.com/hekatoxen/

Nuclear Winter Records:

https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/

https://www.facebook.com/martyrdoomproductions/

https://www.instagram.com/nuclearwinterrecords/

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PARALICYST Deliver Classic Death Metal with Release of Destruction of Sanity EP!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 28, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Pacific Northwest Death Metal legion Paralicyst have released their debut EP, Destruction of Sanity! Drawing inspiration from titans like Obituary, Malevolent Creation, and Cannibal Corpse, the band blends punishing riffs, crushing rhythms, and savage vocal assaults into a sound that feels both nostalgic and devastatingly fresh.

The new EP packages a range of styles within a traditional death metal framework. Old school and thrashing death, shades of the blackened and slamming intensity, it’s all here and it’s all devastating!

Forged in the chaos of 2019, Paralicyst emerged from the PNW metal scene with a mission to channel the raw power and uncompromising spirit of classic death metal.

The band’s early formation included guitarist Ray Eversole (Cruciation, Tormentium), bassist Nik Harris (Digitalviolence, Monday With A Bullet, In The Name of God), and drummer Greg Kholer (Gods in Graves, Cruciation, Father Figure, CIA Hippie Mind Control). In 2022 the lineup solidified with Lou of Malevolent Supremacy and Lude joining on vocals, further sharpening the band’s sonic assault.

In 2024, Mikey Murderz (Sakrificer, Innocent Blood) stepped in to take command of vocal duties, bringing a vicious new edge to the band’s sound, while also handling the recording, mixing, and mastering duties on the EP

Now operating with their strongest lineup yet, Paralicyst is poised to carve their mark into the underground with an unrelenting barrage of riffs, blast beats, and infernal energy.

Stream Destruction of Sanity on your platform of choice:

ditto.fm/destruction-of-sanity

FFO: Malevolent Creation, Obituary, Exhumed, Monstrosity, Jungle Rot

Track Listing:

  1. Conjure The Flames
  2. I Just Want You To Die
  3. Paralicyst
  4. Blood In My Eyes

Credits:

Cover Art: Benediktus Budi

Mixing/Mastering/Recording: Mikey Murderz.
Lyrics: Mikey Murderz.
Composition: Ray Eversole.

Vocals: Mikey Murderz.
Lead guitar, Rhythm Guitar: Ray Eversole.
Bass: Nick Harris.
Drums: Greg Kholer (a.k.a. G REGULATOR).

instagram.com/paralicyst

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METALITE Celebrate Release of New Studio Album Discovery, Unveil Music Video for “Neon Rain” Out Now on Perception – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 27, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Swedish melodic metal frontrunners METALITE celebrate the release of their brand-new studio album, Discovery, out now via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music! Their critically acclaimed, futuristic sci-fi metal epic takes listeners on a fascinating journey, further expanding METALITE’s signature blend of soaring melodies, powerful riffs and modern electronic elements.

Coinciding with the album’s release, METALITE have also unveiled a brand-new music video for “Neon Rain,” one of the tracks featured on Discovery. Guitarist, producer, songwriter and founder Edwin Premberg comments:

“Neon Rain is one of our three singles accompanied by a beautifully produced video by Ted Lindén. The song captures a futuristic world drenched in neon lights and falling rain, a place where emotion and technology collide. It’s atmospheric, powerful, and melodic, painting a vivid picture of standing in the glow of a digital storm, searching for something real beneath the surface.”

Watch the epic music video for “Neon Rain” now premiering here: https://youtu.be/RJBgQq8itGY

Mixed and mastered by acclaimed Danish producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Evergrey, Amaranthe), Discovery pushes METALITE’s futuristic vision further than ever before. Across twelve dynamic tracks, the album explores themes of human evolution, technology, survival, liberation and hope in a universe shaped by digital realities and cosmic exploration in the year of 2058, three years after humanity left a collapsing Earth in search of a new beginning.

Building upon the sonic worlds established on their albums Heroes in Time (2017), Biomechanicals (2019), A Virtual World (2021) and Expedition One (2024), the band once again proves why they are regarded as pioneers of modern sci-fi-inspired melodic metal!

Discovery is out now via PERCEPTION, order your album copy now at this location:
https://metalite.rpm.link/discoveryPR

Discovery – Track-list:
1. Our Time Has Come
2. In Case Of Emergency
3. Into The Maze
4. Cyberspace
5. The Metal Elite
6. Neon Rain
7. Echoes Of You
8. Starchild
9. Wings Of Fire
10. Captive In The Past
11. Supremacy Of One
12. Triforce

METALITE:
Erica Ohlsson – Vocals
Edwin Premberg – Guitar/Additional Vocals/Programming
Robert Örnesved – Guitar
Erik Junttila Johansson – Drums
Robert Majd – Bass

More on METALITE:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Spotify

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DRI West Coast Tour Sept./Oct. – Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in crossover thrash, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

WEST COAST TOUR – SEP./OCT. 2026 – w/ SCATTERED GUTS:
09.29.26 – POMONA, CA – FLYWAY
09.30.26 – MURRIETA, CA – SOLARIS
10.01.26 – RIDGECREST, CA – JOSHUA HALL
10.02.26 – PALMDALE, CA – TRANSPLANTS
10.03.26 – SAN DIEGO, CA – SODA BAR
10.04.26 – LOS ANGELES, CA – 1720 DTLA w/ PENTAGRAM
10.06.26 – VENTURA, CA – VAQUERO Y MAR
10.07.26 – BAKERSFIELD, CA – JERRY’S PIZZA
10.08.26 – MORRO BAY, CA – THE SIREN
10.09.26 – SANTA CRUZ, CA – BLUE LAGOON
10.10.26 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA – NECK OF THE WOODS
10.13.26 – SANTA ROSA, CA – ARLENE FRANCIS CNTR
10.14.26 – GRANTS PASS, OR – SOUND LOUNGE
10.15.26 – EUGENE, OR – WOW HALL
10.16.26 – PORTLAND, OR – TBA
10.17.26 – SEATTLE, WA – EL CORAZON

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Godfather of Punk Iggy Pop to Receive “Man with the Golden Ear” Award at Soundedit

Posted in Music, news, music news, punk icons, punk legends with tags , , , , , on September 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Bjor Togemose

Music icon to be honoured for a half-century of sound innovation, raw expression and landmark studio collaborations

Joins 2026 award recipients Bogdan Kondradcki and Ziemowit Kosmowski

Soundedit International Music Producers Festival returns in its 18th year from 23-27 October 2026 in Łódź, Poland

Łódź, Poland; The godfather of punk rock, a music icon, and one of the most influential artists in history, Iggy Pop is going to be awarded the prestigious “Man with the Golden Ear” award. The ceremony will take place at the 18th edition of the Soundedit International Music Producers Festival in Łódź, Poland.

For over five decades, Iggy Pop has been doing what he does best: playing his own way. As the lead singer of The Stooges, he helped define the raw sound of punk rock. In his solo career, he has created songs that have become permanent fixtures in the musical canon. His collaboration with David Bowie and subsequent projects with leading artists have cemented his status as one of the most charismatic figures on the global music scene.

The Man with the Golden Ear Award is an honour bestowed upon creators who boldly reshape the face of music: producers, sound engineers, and artists who pioneer new sonic directions. Iggy Pop will receive it for his exceptional expressiveness, artistic uncompromising spirit, and immense influence on the history of recording.

Reflecting on the announcement, Maciej Werk, director of Soundedit Festival, said: “This is a historic moment for us. After all, we’re talking about a man who defined the raw essence of punk both in the studio and on stage. His collaboration with David Bowie has become an absolute classic of music production. By awarding him the Man with the Golden Ear, we’re paying tribute to a giant whose legacy resonates perfectly with this year’s other honorees: Bogdan Kondracki and Ziemowit Kosmowski. Each of them, in their own way, proves that what matters most in music is one’s own inimitable style.”

Iggy Pop is the third honoree announced for this year’s festival. Bogdan Kondracki and Ziemowit Kosmowski were previously honoured. Bogdan Kondracki is a highly regarded music producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and sound engineer. His body of work includes more than fifty albums by Polish artists, including Dawid Podsiadło, Brodka, Kortez, and sanah. Ziemowit Kosmowski, frontman of the bands Brak and Rendez-Vous, is one of the most important figures in Łódź’s punk and new wave scene. For decades, his work has combined musical rebellion with independence and a unique style. Three winners, three different musical journeys. What unites them is their courage in exploring new sounds and the unmistakable character of their work.

The “Man with the Golden Ear” Award has been presented since 2009 at the Soundedit International Music Producers Festival in Łódź. Past recipients include Brian Eno, Sir George Martin, John Cale, Daniel Lanois, Tony Visconti, Grzegorz Ciechowski, and Wojciech Waglewski.

The 18th edition of the festival will take place October 23–27, 2026. The program will include concerts, a gala, workshops, and lectures. There will also be sessions focused on music production and new audio technologies.

Passes covering three days of festival concerts and events cost 499 zł. Single-day tickets for select days are also available.

Day tickets, full festival passes, and workshop registration details are available now via Ticketmaster, Eventim, and official ticketing partners.

Visit the festival website for more information: https://soundedit.pl/en/home/.

Follow the event on Facebook and Instagram. 

https://soundedit.pl/

About Soundedit 

Soundedit is the only festival in the world that celebrates the hard work and creativity of the people behind the final sound of the songs we listen to: music producers, sound designers and sound engineers.

Since 2009, Łódź has been the gathering place for the biggest stars of the global and Polish music scenes, as well as thousands of enthusiasts for whom sound is a true art form. It is a place where studio and live sound technology meets artistic vision, and a passion for sound becomes a shared language.

The festival was established by music producer, composer and radio broadcaster, Maciej Werk, who is best known as the founder and frontman of pioneering Polish rock band Hedone. Using his decades-long experience, he set up the festival to bring the focus of attention to the creators of music records.

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KING BUFFALO Releases Doomsayer On December 4th – North American Tour Starts Oct. 29, European Tour Slated For 2027

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock music, hard rock news, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on September 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

PRE-ORDERS BEGIN THIS FRIDAY: http://kingbuffalo.bigcartel.com

LISTEN TO “THE SLICK AND THE DEAD” NOW: https://youtu.be/qYHU2wBu2TU

King Buffalo releases Doomsayer, the Rochester-based band’s seventh album, on Dec. 4th, via King Buffalo (North America)/Stickman Records (UK/EU).

A preview of the seven-song album arrives with the release of “The Slick and The Dead” (https://youtu.be/qYHU2wBu2TU?si=gWOE235E68wifbsv).  

“Doomsayer originated in early 2026 out of many hours of jam sessions in our new studio space, playing around and seeing where it took us,” explains guitarist/vocalist Sean Roa, who also produced and mixed the album. “We didn’t really have an end goal in mind of what we were going for. We were simply exploring ideas and seeing what ended up speaking to us the most. So much has happened, both as a band and in our personal lives since our last record, that ended up becoming the inspiration to many of the lyrics on Doomsayer. I think as a result, this is some of our most upfront, direct and riff-driven work to date. We are incredibly proud of it and can’t wait for it to get out into the world.”

Four years on from Regenerator, King Buffalo returns with a record shaped by years of international touring and a deepening confidence in their own sound. Recorded in the new studio the band built themselves, Doomsayer finds the trio continuing to reach into the unknown, while bringing a greater sense of focus and intention to their sound.

The experience they have gained on the road is evident throughout the album, both in the poise of the material and the confidence of their delivery. Like the pandemic trilogy that preceded it, Doomsayer was made at home, but the band’s new surroundings have given them the freedom to continue exploring and finding new ground, with a maturity they have earned one stage at a time.

Album pre-orders begin Friday, Sept. 25 at 12 noon eastern via Kingbuffalo.com. 50 test pressings of the 43-plus minute collection will be available, as well as a Deluxe Edition, limited to 750 copies on translucent emerald vinyl and including a hand-numbered insert, download code and polybag. The standard edition, limited to 1750 copies, arrives on purple opaque vinyl and includes a download code and polybag.

The band had previously announced a North American tour, kicking off on Oct. 29 in Boulder with support from L.A. Witch (Oct. 29 to Nov. 21, except Los Angeles), Doom Gong (Dec. 3 to 5 and Dec. 18), and Handsome Jack (Dec. 8 to 12). A European trek was announced with Spirit Mother opening on all dates. The EU/UK leg is on-sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time. Ticket links are available at Kingbuffalo.com/tour.

October 29 – Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
October 30 – Denver, CO Bluebird Theatre
October 31 – Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge
November 2 – Portland, OR Aladdin Theatre
November 3 – Vancouver, BC The Pearl
November 4 – Seattle, WA Neumo’s
November 6 – San Francisco, CA The Independent
November 7 – Los Angeles, CA Lodge Room
November 9 – Solana Beach, CA Belly Up
November 10 – Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom
November 11 – Albuquerque, NM Sister
November 13 – Dallas, TX AM/FM
November 14 – Austin, TX Mohawk
November 17 – Houston, TX Bad Astronaut
November 19 – Nashville, TN Basement East
November 20 – Asheville, NC The Grey Eagle
November 21 – Cincinnati, OH Woodward Theatre
December 3 – Detroit, MI El Club
December 4 – Chicago, IL Thalia Hall
December 5 – Cleveland, OH The Roxy
December 8 – Toronto, ON The Mod Club
December 9 – Montreal, QC Theatre Fairmount
December 10 – Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall
December 11 – New York, NY Le Poisson Rouge
December 12 – Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts
December 15 – Richmond, VA The Broadberry
December 16 – Durham, NC Motorco
December 17 – Washington, DC Black Cat
December 18 – Columbus, OH Skully’s

March 2 – Hamburg, DE Grunspan
March 3 – Antwerp, BE Trix
March 4 – Haarlem, NL Patronaat
March 6 – London, UK Scala
March 7 – Manchester, UK Gorilla
March 9 – Bristol, UK Electric Bristol
March 11 – Paris, FR Petit Bain
March 12 – Essen, DE Zeche Carl
March 13 – Cologne, DE Kantine
March 14 – Stuttgart, DE Wizeman
March 15 – Munich, DE Backstage Halle
March 17 – Berlin, DE Festsaal
March 19 – Copenhagen, DK Pumpehuset
March 20 – Gothenburg, SE Monument
March 21 – Oslo, NO John Dee
March 22 – Stockholm, SE Debaser Nova

Doomsayer cover featuring artwork by See Machine

1.   Battling The Mystagogues

2.   The Slick and The Dead

3.   Vagabond

4.   Hell or High Water

5.   Into the Foundry

6.   Ether on the Dark Side

7.   Doomsayer

Photo credit: Mitch Kline

King Buffalo is Sean Roa (guitar/vocals), Dan Reynolds (bass), and Scott Donaldson (drums). The trio has released six albums to date with the most recent, Regenerator, arriving in 2022. Revolver called their music “a tantalizing breed of heavy psych-rock,” The Obelisk declared them one of “the most essential acts of current American heavy psychedelic rock,” and Teeth of the Divine said, “There’s not a dud or skippable track in their entire discography.”

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Southern Stoner Metal Band CALUS Return With The Evolution of Social Exclusion – Album Out October 2nd

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

South Carolina stoner metal veterans CALUS are making their long-anticipated return with The Evolution of Social Exclusion.

This six-song EP marks CALUS’ first newly recorded work since 2006’s Spiritual Warfare. And the band hasn’t missed a step. At times sludgy, at times trippy and always heavy, The Evolution of Social Exclusion delivers non-stop, bottom-heavy groove, crushing riffs and a hazy Southern swagger.

CALUS has thus far released two singles off The Evolution of Social Exclusion – “No Curses,” a more aggressive cut that pushes the band’s attack into proggier territory, and the sludge-forward stomper “Perdition Anthem.”

Stream both now on Spotify.

The Evolution of Social Exclusion is due out October 2nd on digital and CD formats. Vinyl treatment for the album is coming soon.

For fans of Black Sabbath, Down, Crowbar, Entombed, Clutch, Alice in Chains, Eyehategod, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Acid Bath. 

Track listing:

  1. No Curses
  2. Perdition Anthem
  3. Stone Snake
  4. Strange Gods
  5. New World Opus
  6. Under the Banner(of Attrition)

To mark their re-emergence, CALUS has recently pulled a batch of previously unreleased tunes from their vault. The EP, titled Australis Sacro Modus, is streaming here.

CALUS:

Chris Driggers — Bass
Harold Smith — Drums, Vocals
Dustin Holliday — Guitars
Rodney Ervin — Guitars, Vocals
Jeremy Aiken — Vocals

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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GHOUL Announces Weapons Of Mosh Destruction VII Tour – Tickets On Sale Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on September 24, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by J Donovan Malley

The masked miscreants in GHOUL will rise again from their imperial dungeons of Creepsylvania on the Weapons Of Mosh Destruction VII Tour later this Fall with Portland’s Dry Socket. The nine-date quest runs from October 16th through October 24th.

Comments GHOUL’s Digestor, “As we embark on the 7th Weapons Of Mosh Destruction Tour with the mighty Dry Socket, it is worth asking whether your tax dollars are being wisely spent in a futile search for Weapons Of Mosh Destruction. It’s been 19 years! Bring our troops home!”

Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.

GHOUL – Weapons Of Mosh Destruction VII w/ Dry Socket:
10/16/2026 Harlow’s – Sacramento, CA
10/17/2026 The Ritz – San Jose, CA
10/18/2026 1720 – Los Angeles, CA
10/19/2026 Grey Witch – Las Vegas, NV
10/20/2026 Nile Underground – Phoenix, AZ
10/21/2026 Transplants – Lancaster, CA
10/22/2026 Solaris – Murrieta, CA
10/23/2026 The Humdinger – San Luis Obispo, CA
10/24/2026 The Mab – San Francisco, CA

GHOUL released their Noxious Concoctions EP in 2024 via Tankcrimes. The EP reaped critical acclaim from humans nationwide ultimately earning placement on various Billboard charts upon its first week of release including #2 on the Current Hard Music chart, #5 on the Top New Artist chart, and #19 on the Independent Record Label chart.

All tracks on Noxious Concoctions were digested, dissected, fermented, and cremated by the members of GHOUL, except “1-900-DTH-LINE,” originally composed by Funerot. The EP was recorded by Scott Evans at Antisleep Audio and Sharkbite Studios, mastered by Dan Randall at Mammoth Sound Mastering, and includes gang vocals by The Moron Cavern Shakled Choir and “swamp hag” vocals by Laurie Sue Shanaman.

Noxious Concoctions is available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. Find physical orders HERE and digital orders HERE where the EP can be streamed.

Stand by for more transmissions from team GHOUL in the weeks to come. 

https://www.creepsylvania.com

https://www.facebook.com/GhoulunaticsAsylum

https://www.instagram.com/ghoulofficial

https://www.tankcrimes.com

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KING DIAMOND – Three Track Halloween Picture Disc Featuring New Artwork To See Release October 23rd, On Metal Blade Records

Posted in halloween, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on September 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

KING DIAMOND’s Halloween, the three-track LP picture disc originally released in 1986, will be re-released worldwide with new art by Mario Lopez on October 23rd via Metal Blade Records, just in time for the season!

The Halloween title track comes off KING DIAMOND‘s debut album, Fatal Portrait (1986), as does “The Candle,” which served as the opening track on Fatal Portrait, and was part of the early storytelling approach that would become central to KING DIAMOND‘s future discography. “The Lake,” while recorded during the same general period as Fatal Portrait and associated with those sessions, wasn’t included in the original nine-track album.

Halloween was produced by KING DIAMOND and Rune Höyer with production assistance by Michael Denner and engineered by Roberto Falcao. 

Preorders for the LP are available at: metalblade.com/kingdiamond.

Find additional KING DIAMOND Halloweenmerch at: store.kingdiamondcoven.com/products/halloween-2026-shirt and eustore.kingdiamondcoven.com/products/king-diamond-halloween.

Halloween LP Track Listing:
A1. Halloween
B1. The Candle
B2. The Lake

KING DIAMOND Halloween Lineup:
King Diamond – lead vocals, backing vocals
Andy LaRocque – lead guitar
Michael Denner – lead guitar
Timi Hansen – bass guitar
Mikkey Dee – drums

https://kingdiamondcoven.com

https://www.instagram.com/kingdiamond

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https://www.instagram.com/metalbladerecords

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HELLOWEEN: Spectacular World Tour Finale in São Paulo

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on September 22, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

HELLOWEEN brought their world tour to a close on Saturday with a wildly acclaimed show at the sold-out Suhai venue in São Paulo.

Under the banner of their “40 Years Anniversary”,  this German power metal institution thrilled fans across the globe, from major arenas in Europe, North America, and Asia to Latin America, complemented by appearances at Europe’s most significant summer festivals in 2026.

The tour was far more than just a series of high-energy concerts: HELLOWEEN took fans on a musical journey through 40 years of band history. Featuring a setlist that spanned everything from early, defining tracks and all the fan favorites to brand-new material from their current album Giants & Monsters, the show combined hits from every era, delighting fans across generations.

Visually, too, the show set new benchmarks, elevating the standard of modern metal productions. The elaborate stage show, combined massive screens, spectacular lighting and video effects, pyrotechnics, and a carefully especially crafted production design into a comprehensive audiovisual experience that underscored the music and showcased the band members in impressive fashion.

HELLOWEEN played in sold-out arenas before tens of thousands of fans, including the largest headlining show in the band’s history in Mexico City and the O2 Arena in Prague and captivated international audiences on major European festival stages. In total, the world tour took the band through 28 countries across three continents, reaching an audience of over one million people.

From the tour’s kickoff in Europe to the final concerts in Latin America, HELLOWEEN’s extraordinary enduring appeal was once again evident: songs like “Eagle Fly Free,” “Future World,” “Dr. Stein,” and “I Want Out” have made history and are essential parts of the metal soundtrack.

The “40 Years Anniversary” tour concludes with the concert in São Paulo. However, HELLOWEEN’s journey is far from over! The story of this exceptional septet is far from fully told, and major festivals for the summer of 2027 are already booked!

First dates and many more to come:
 
10 JUN — CZ-Plzeň — Metalfest
 
24 JUN — NO-Oslo — Tons of Rock
 
4 JUL — ES-Cartagena — Rock Imperium Festival VI
 
29 JUL — DE-Wacken — Wacken Open Air
 
6 AUG — DE-Neu-Ulm — Wiley Sportpark
 
7 AUG — DE-Loreley — Freilichtbühne
 
22 AUG — FR-Carhaix — Motocultor Festival

Watch/listen- HELLOWEEN “A Little Is A Little Too Much” here: https://youtu.be/8wcT6IkMOdw

Photo credit: Mathias Bothor

L-R:
Dani Löble (drums), Michael Weikath (guitars), Markus Grosskopf (bass),
Michael Kiske (vocals), Sascha Gerstner (guitars), Andi Deris (vocals),
Kai Hansen (guitars, vocals)

More on HELLOWEEN:
helloween.org | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | TikTok
YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | RPM

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A KILLER’S CONFESSION Debut New SINGLE & Video “Roses” – WAYLON REAVIS Led Alt-Metal Outfit Announced Sixth Album VICTIM 3, Arriving Nov. 13th Via MNRK HEAVY

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 21, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

A KILLER’S CONFESSION have returned with “Roses,” a dark and defiant new single from the band’s forthcoming sixth studio album, Victim 3, due November 13th via MNRK Heavy. The song arrives today alongside an official music video directed and produced by Dusten Boles.

Led by vocalist Waylon Reavis, “Roses” turns feelings of disappointment, neglect and unfulfilled expectations into a statement about abandoning the need for outside approval. Rather than waiting for recognition that may never come, the track embraces the freedom of knowing your own reasons for the choices you make, even when no one else acknowledges them.

Reavis explains:

“Roses was written from a point of view of where everything that you have done was in vain. We’ve all been to that point of feeling unappreciated, but I feel like roses is a statement of it doesn’t matter what you do as long as you and only you know why you did it. In the end, never look for a pat on the back, because you’ll never get the acknowledgment that you’re seeking. There will be no roses on my grave.”

STREAM “ROSES”: 

https://ffm.mnrkheavy.com/roses

PRESAVE VICTIM 3: 

https://ffm.mnrkheavy.com/victim3

“ROSES” MUSIC VIDEO: 
https://youtu.be/1FmyFWHzyxE

Victim 3 Track-list: 

  1. The One
  2. Meat Hook
  3. Roses
  4. Sick Condition
  5. Blinding Lights
  6. Sinners
  7. Guillotine
  8. Undertow
  9. Never Alone
  10. Pull Me Under
  11. Worth Saving

“Roses” follows the recent release of A KILLER’S CONFESSION’s haunting, stripped-back interpretation of The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights.” The unexpected cover showcased a different side of the band, dialing down the heaviness to put Reavis’ voice and the song’s underlying melancholy front and center.

“BLINDING LIGHTS” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/xjAAXwWlmIY

The road to Victim 3 will also unfold onstage this fall as A KILLER’S CONFESSION embark on the “Everything Comes Full Circle Tour.” Joined by Dizasterpiece and Dead Things, the North American headline run kicks off November 4 and notably finds the band celebrating the release of Victim 3 from the road on November 13th.

A KILLER’S CONFESSION Tour Dates:

Purchase tickets HERE

Nov 4 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
Nov 5 – Baltimore, MD – Fish Head Cantina
Nov 6 – Lowell, MA – Taffeta Music Hall
Nov 7 – Pottstown, PA – Cosmic Arts
Nov 8 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
Nov 10 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
Nov 11 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
Nov 12 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen
Nov 13 – Louisville, KY – The Fox Den
Nov 14 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
Nov 17 – Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck
Nov 18 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
Nov 19 – Des Moines, IA – XBK Live
Nov 20 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
Nov 21 – Rapid City, SD – The Park
Nov 22 – Denver, CO – HQ
Nov 24 – Glendale, AZ – The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife
Nov 25 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
Nov 27 – Anaheim, CA – The Parish @ House of Blues
Nov 28 – Murrieta, CA – Solaris Beer & Blending
Nov 29 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
Dec 1 – Draper, UT – Leatherheads Sports Bar & Grill
Dec 2 – Rifle, CO – The UTE Theater
Dec 5 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge

About A KILLER’S CONFESSION:

Fronted by Waylon Reavis, A Killer’s Confession turn the darkest corners of the human psyche into a collision of crushing riffs, sinister atmosphere, infectious melodies and punishing grooves. Since forming in 2016, the band has generated tens of millions of streams with songs including “Numb” and “Angel On The Outside,” while collaborating with artists such as Brian “Head” Welch of Korn, Chad Gray of Mudvayne, Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome and Reavis’ former Mushroomhead bandmate JMANN.

On their sixth full-length album, Victim 3 [MNRK Heavy], A Killer’s Confession brings their ambitious three-record narrative to its conclusion. Following Victim 1 and Victim 2, the new album finds its central character, a vigilante serial killer who targeted some of society’s worst offenders, finally facing the consequences of his actions on death row. What may have begun with a warped sense of justice has given way to something far more sinister, bringing the trilogy’s themes of morality, vengeance and accountability full circle.

Created around the core of Reavis, Evan McKeever and Dusty Boles during sessions in Nashville and Denver, Victim 3 expands both the sound and storytelling of its predecessors. From the dark electronic textures and haunting melodies of “Roses” to the violent grooves of “Meat Hook,” the unhinged aggression of “The One” and the final resignation of “Worth Saving,” the album follows its protagonist through the last stages of his descent and toward an ending from which there is no redemption.

For Reavis, the Victim trilogy has grown into something much larger than a series of records. “This is an art project of storytelling and madness,” he says. “It’s a collection of stories from different individuals in separate time periods with their own agendas. For me, it’s a big passion project. It’s closer to my heart than anything I’ve ever done. I’ve done great things in my career, but nothing compares to this. It gave me purpose. It gave me youth. It gave me fire. It gave me a universe.”

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QUIET RIOT Announce John Torra as New Lead Singer

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on September 21, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

photo credit: Quiet Riot

Los Angeles, CA — September 21, 2026

QUIET RIOT are proud to announce their new lead singer, John Torra!

The 23-year-old Long Island vocalist stood out among more than 700 submissions following the band’s open call for singers. John sent his audition videos to management and also shared performances online, where they went viral and sparked an incredible response from fans.

“We saw your comments, tags, and messages urging us to bring him on board. But what earned John the gig was his undeniable talent. His videos were outstanding—but when he stepped into the room with us, he blew the doors off our songs. We all heard it: an authentic sound that brings our material to life the way it’s meant to be heard,” says the band’s manager, Regina Banali, Frankie Banali’s widow.

“He may be young, but he’s dedicated and professional. He brings a breath of fresh air that lifts us all, and we couldn’t be more excited about the future with him on lead vocals,” Banali adds. “Please join us in welcoming John Torra to QUIET RIOT!”

For upcoming live dates and booking inquiries, please see below.

QUIET RIOT — 2026/2027 Tour Dates:

10/1/26 — Silver Springs, OK — Cherokee Event Center
10/3/26 — St. Charles, MO — Family Arena
10/16/27 — West Hollywood, CA — Whisky A Go Go
10/17/26 — Anaheim, CA — The Grove
10/30/26 — Calgary, Canada — Grey Eagle Event Center
11/5/26 — Plano, TX — Legacy Hall
11/6/26 — Council Bluffs, IA — Horseshoe Casino
12/29/26 — Mount Pleasant, MI — TBA
2/19/27 — Las Vegas, NV — TBA
4/14/27 — Mexico City, MX — Circo Valador
4/16/27 — Bogotá, Colombia — Auditorio Mayor
4/18/27 — Lima, Peru — Teatro Leguia
4/20/27 — Santiago, Chile — Teatro Teleton
4/22/27 — Buenos Aires, Argentina — Teatro Flores
4/24/27 — São Paulo, Brazil — Bangers Open Air
4/25/27 — Santa Cruz, Bolivia — Real Santa Cruz
6/24/27 — Brainerd, MN — TBA
6/26/27 — Clear Lake, IA — TBA
7/17/27 — Laughlin, NV — TBA
9/24/27 — Uncasville, CT — TBA

Source: Quiet Riot

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BLACK BLOOD Sthlm Release Self-Titled EP

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , on September 20, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

The Swedish hard rock band’s first full statement is out digitally now

Swedish Hard Rock band Black Blood Sthlm release their self-titled EP, marking the band’s first structured release after their debut single “Avalon.” The EP is available digitally now!

Listen to the EP here: 

https://bfan.link/black-blood-sthlmep

Featuring four tracks, “In The Wind” (watch the video), “I Know You Believe,” “Fallen Angel” and “Holy Man”, the EP brings the band’s identity into clear focus. After introducing themselves with “Avalon” and following with the singles “In the Wind,” “Holy Man” and “I Know You Believe,” Black Blood Sthlm now present the full picture: a band rooted in classic Hard Rock, shaped by experience, and built around songs rather than formulas.

The focus track of the release is “Fallen Angel,” a slow hard rock ballad that opens a more emotional side of the band. Placed within the EP, the song gives the release a different weight and contrast, showing how Black Blood Sthlm can move beyond the straight hard rock attack while still keeping the same sense of purpose, musicianship and identity.

Black Blood Sthlm were formed by four musicians who have lived through different chapters of the Scandinavian rock and Metal scene from the inside. Their roots reach back to 1970s Hard Rock, but the approach is direct, song-focused and free from nostalgia. The sound is built around guitars, voice, rhythm section and arrangements working together with one clear objective: the song.

The band features Matti Alfonzetti on vocals, one of Sweden’s most respected rock singers, known for his work with Jagged Edge, Bam Bam Boys and Skintrade. On guitar, Stefan Bergström brings his long-standing experience from Skintrade, as well as collaborations with Baltimoore, Zinny Zan and Martina Edoff.

Behind the drums is Johan Kullberg, whose career includes Lion’s Share, Zan Clan, Therion and session work with HammerFall during extensive world tours. Completing the line-up is bassist/vocalist Jarmo Lindell, who has worked with Cloud Circus, Andreas Johnson and has also released material as a solo artist.

With this EP, Black Blood Sthlm move beyond the first introduction of “Avalon” and open the next phase of the project. It is a release born from musicians who know the language of hard rock from the inside, but who still approach it as a living form: something to be played, written and brought to the stage with conviction.

Black Blood Sthlm – track-list:
1) In The Wind
2) In Know You Believe
3) Fallen Angel
4) Holy Man

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