LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR: Chicago Destroyers Return With First Album In Sixteen Years, I HAIL I, Set For May 1st Release ~ Title Track Streaming + Maryland Deathfest Set & Release Show Booked

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Stream LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR’s “I HAIL I” HERE.

Chicago’s savage trio LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR will deliver their monstrous fifth album – their first in sixteen years – unveiling the merciless I HAIL I, confirmed for release through The Grind-House Records on May 1st.

Formed in 2003 and signed to Southern Lord Recordings just one month after their first show, the death-doom metal warriors LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR have released four LPs, three EPs, and an array of singles, all interconnected with concepts based on the bloodier tales of Greek mythology. The band has toured extensively across North America and Europe, crushing all in their path with their own brand of heavy fucking metal that has been likened to being beat to death with a spiked club. In the words of Maximum Metal, “If there is a [band] heavier than this, then I have simply never heard it.”

While the past several years saw the band emerging with several new singles, they’ve not released an album since 2010’s acclaimed Evil Power. That all changes this year with the incoming I HAIL I. LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR’s lineup on this merciless new record sees founding guitarist/vocalist Steven Rathbone (7000 Dying Rats) reunited with longtime drummer Chris Wozniak (Cöküs, Vanishment) and joined by new bassist Sanford Parker (Twilight, Minsk, Black Cross Hotel). 

I HAIL I dispatches ten tracks in barely thirty minutes, including a monstrous reenvisioning of Ethel Cain’s “Family Tree.” The album was recorded and mixed by longtime recording engineer, and now bassist, Sanford Parker (Yob, Eyehategod, Darkthrone) in Chicago at Jamdek Studios and Hypercube, and is completed with stark cover art by Dieofsuffering666.

I HAIL I marks the second album released independently on the band’s The Grind-House Records. The label’s first release was LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR’s Evil Power, the band’s best-selling album, and features their most popular and most streamed song, “Let’s Kill These Motherfuckers,” hailed by Henry Rollins as, “One of the greatest songs I have ever heard.”

The new album’s title track arrives as the lead single, with Rathbone stating, “The title track ‘I HAIL I’ is a rebellious declaration from Prometheus to defy the Gods and bring fire to humanity. This song is what LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR is all about: A loud and proud, punch in the guts. Meant to be played at maximum volume.”

Dispatch your enemies with LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR’s “I HAIL I” as the soundtrack, the song streaming at Bandcamp HERE, Spotify HERE, and Apple Music HERE.

LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR will independently release I HAIL I digitally on May 1st, with physical versions to follow. Watch for preorders, a new video, and more to post shortly.

I HAIL I – Track Listing:

1. Emperor Of Dis

2. I HAIL I

3. Enthroned In Violence

4. Fucked Inside Out

5. Deepest Hell

6. Saturnus Reign

7. Prowler Twin Sister

8. Family Tree (Ethel Cain Cover)

9. Vulture Worship

10. Tartarus Apocalypse

The band recently joined the roster at Waste Management Booking. Agency co-founder Stavros Giannopoulos (The Atlas Moth, Motherless) explains, “When starting Waste Management Booking, the idea was to work with bands who we not only loved but felt the world would love as well. LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR was always a band we had at the top of that list. We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of their new record and their legendary history, not only in Chicago but worldwide.”

LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR is making their second appearance at Maryland Deathfest, on Thursday, May 21st, performing at Nevermore Hall with Bongzilla, Rwake, Avernus, and Black Lung. The band has also just booked a hometown record release show on July 10th with Primal Code, Inoculation, and Motherless. Additional tour dates will be announced shortly.

LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR Live:

5/21/2026 Nevermore Hall – Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest w/ Bongzilla, Rwake, Avernus, Black Lung

7/10/2026 The Hideout – Chicago, IL * Record Release Show w/ Primal Code, Inoculation, Motherless

LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR:
Steven Rathbone – guitar, vocals, synth
Chris Wozniak – drums
Sanford Parker – bass

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BRAINSTORM – Kick Off Tour with ANGUS McSIX and Release Cover Version Of “Celebrate Youth”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 13, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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Stream “Celebrate Youth” HERE: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/youthPR

Today, German power metal force BRAINSTORM are kicking off their upcoming tour run and celebrate the moment with a special release: their cover version of “Celebrate Youth” is now available digitally for the very first time! The track was previously only available as an exclusive CD bonus track on their latest studio album Plague Of Rats, released via RPM in 2025.

“With ‘Celebrate Youth,’ we chose a song that meant a lot to me personally in my early Youth,” Andy B. Franck reveals. “Yes, not a metal song but a song that perfectly reflected that era and my feeling as a young person of wanting to achieve a lot. Listening to the younger generation, giving them a voice… I don’t think I’ve ever really matured that much deep down, I’ve retained that feeling and still think and feel like a young guy. This thing rocks, and we had a lot of fun recording it. The Youth, then and now, needs to be heard and understood. This song is the perfect statement about that topic.”

Stream the single here: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/youthPR

The digital release follows the overwhelming response to the band’s cover of Don Henley‘s classic “Boys Of Summer”, which was released in August last year and quickly gained strong traction across streaming platforms.

Released in early 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music, Plague Of Rats marks another milestone in BRAINSTORM’s long career. The album combines the band’s trademark sound – powerful riffs, soaring melodies and gripping choruses, with a renewed intensity and modern production. With over nearly three decades of history, worldwide touring and numerous chart placements, BRAINSTORM remain one of the most consistent and respected acts in German metal. Order Plague Of Rats here: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/plagueofratsPR

BRAINSTORM:
Andy B. Franck (Vocals)
Torsten Ihlenfeld (Guitars)
Milan Loncaric (Guitars)
Danij Perl (Bass)
Kevin Lütolf (Drums)

BRAINSTORM Tour Dates
supporting ANGUS McSIX – Album Release Tour w/ Bloodbound

12.03.2026 (DE) Hamburg, Kent Club
13.03.2026 (DE) Leipzig, Hellraiser
14.03.2026 (DE) Regensburg, Eventhall Airport
15.03.2026 (DE) München, Backstage
16.03.2026 (DE) Nürnberg, Hirsch
17.03.2026 (DE) Berlin, Lido
18.03.2026 (DE) Saarbrücken, Garage
19.03.2026 (DE) Heidelberg, Halle 02
20.03.2026 (DE) Oberhausen, Kulttempel
21.03.2026 (DE) Andernach, Live Club
22.03.2026 (NL) Eindhoven, Effenaar

More on BRAINSTORM:
Website | https://www.brainstorm-web.net 
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/officialbrainstorm 
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/official.brainstorm/ 

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DEICIDE Headline Shows & Festivals – April/May 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news on March 13, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

DEICIDE – HEADLINING SHOWS & FESTIVALS
w/ support from Rotting Christ & Immolation:

4/09 – Baton Rouge LA – Chelsea’s Live
4/10 – Houston TX – White Oak Music Hall
4/11 – San Antonio TX – Vibes Event Center
4/13 – Las Vegas NV – Fremont Country Club
5/01 – Reading PA – Club Reverb*
5/03 – Albany NY – Empire Live
5/07 – Daytona Beach FL – Welcome To Rockville #
5/14 – Columbus OH – Sonic Temple After-Party
5/22 – Tucson AZ – The Rialto #^
5/23 – El Paso TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill #
5/24 – Albuquerque NM – Sunshine Theater #
5/26 – Little Rock AR – The Hall #

*Deicide only

#No Rotting Christ

^With Cattle Decapitation

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Metal Artist Writes Soundtrack for His Own Revenge Horror Comic Book

Posted in comic books, deathcore, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 12, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

New CRANIAL RAT INFESTATION EP Linked to “Evan Torn” Comic Book Series

Where comics and metal meet…

Jesse Lemons, the multi-faceted mad scientist behind the very prolific one-man band CRANIAL RAT INFESTATION is flexing his creative muscles and entering into the realm of comics with the upcoming serial, Evan Torn.

A dark and twisted revenge thriller, Evan Torn follows the tale of a kidnapping victim left brutally mutilated after his wealthy father refuses to pay his ransom. Betrayed, broken and reborn as a masked vigilante. Evan Thorne sets out on a mission to hunt down those who destroyed him. His quest leads to the discovery that survival can cost more than flesh.

Preview Evan Torn here.

Evan Torn official synopsis:

When the kindhearted son of a rich, sleazy defense attorney is kidnapped and held for ransom, his father, William Thorne, refuses to pay. The kidnappers send a message—in the form of flesh.

Still, William says no.

Piece by piece, Evan Thorne is taken apart, his father leaving him to die. When Evan’s mother, Anna, discovers the unpaid ransom, she is horrified. She blackmails her husband with his own criminal dealings and forces his hand. Evan is brought home alive but shattered, hollowed out, and forever changed.

Cast aside by the man who abandoned him, Evan chooses a new purpose: revenge. He hunts down everyone who helped rip him apart, fully embracing the name Evan Torn.

A story this intense demands a soundtrack. This is where CRANIAL RAT INFESTATION steps in. Struck by a lightning bolt of musical inspiration while penning the comic, Lemons picked up his guitar and laid down a collection of wildly eclectic tracks of progressive, djent-tinged deathcore titled Scorned. Torn. Mourn. Reborn. – The Misadventures, Death and Rebirth of Evan Torn. Listeners can expect an explosive dose of metal that expands upon the Evan Torn story with violent grace.

The EP will be released digitally and on limited-run CD. A bonus edition will the available (25 copies only) with a fifth track, titled “Forlorn.”

Track list:
Scorned
Torn
Mourn
Reborn (instrumental)
Forlorn (Bonus track on limited-edition CD only)

Both the comic and EP are set for a May 2026 release.

About CRANIAL RAT INFESTATION:

CRANIAL RAT INFESTATION is the brainchild of Jesse Lemons, a one-man collision of heavy metal, industrial chaos, and raw emotion. Every scream, riff, and mix comes straight from his home studio. No band, no budget, no limits.

The project began over a decade ago, when Jesse wrote a batch of melodic deathcore songs with no lyrics, no vocals, and no idea what they’d become. Life took a hard turn. Grief, addiction, silence and the music sat untouched for years. When he returned, clean and clear-headed, he found himself collaborating with his younger self, finishing what they started together.

Now, CRANIAL RAT INFESTATION exists somewhere between past and present, where rage meets reflection, and noise becomes therapy. Each release blends heaviness with atmosphere, brutality with vulnerability. It’s not about touring or fame; it’s about craft, catharsis, and creation for its own sake — proof that you can rebuild from ruin and still make something that screams.

Stream CRANIAL RAT INFESTATION on YouTube and Spotify

CRANIAL RAT INFESTATION is Jesse Lemons – Everything

Evan Torn credits
Created and written by Jesse Lee Lemons
Lettering and design by Jesse Lee Lemons

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NINE TREASURES Announces First Ever US Tour As Support To Mushroomhead And Fear Factory This Fall ~ Tickets On Sale Now

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 12, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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Chinese Mongolian progressive metal outfit NINE TREASURES will join Mushroomhead and Fear Factory this Fall for a month-long US run of live dates. The Soul Of A New War Machine Tour begins October 13th in New Haven, Connecticut and runs through November 11th in Nashville, Tennessee. The journey marks NINE TREASURES’ first ever US tour!

Comments the band, “We’re very excited and grateful for the opportunity to tour in the United States. It has such a deep rock and metal culture, and many of the bands that inspired us come from there. We’re also honored to share the stage with Mushroomhead and Fear Factory. It means a lot to bring our music and culture to American fans, and we’re looking forward to sharing the energy and spirit of NINE TREASURES with everyone on this tour.”

Tickets are on sale now at: ninetreasures.net/#tour. See all confirmed dates below.

NINE TREASURES w/ Mushroomhead, Fear Factory:
10/13/2026 Toad’s Place – New Haven, CT
10/14/2026 Aura – Portland, ME
10/15/2026 Wally’s – Hampton Beach, NH
10/16/2026 Capitol City Music Hall – Harrisburg, PA
10/17/2026 Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA
10/18/2026 Tally Ho – Leesburg, VA
10/20/2026 Keswick Theater – Glenside, PA
10/21/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA
10/22/2026 The Blue Note – Harrison, OH
10/23/2026 Arcada Theater – St. Charles, IL
10/24/2026 Epic Events Center – Green Bay, WI
10/25/2026 Apollo Theater – Belvidere, IL
10/27/2026 The Art Theatre – Hobart, IN
10/28/2026 Venue Event Center – Cadillac, MI
10/29/2026 Machine Shop – Flint, MI
10/31/2026 Agora Theater – Cleveland, OH
11/01/2026 Pierre’s – Ft. Wayne, IN
11/03/2026 Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY
11/05/2026 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
11/06/2026 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
11/07/2026 Brewster Icehouse – Corpus Christi, TX
11/08/2026 AM/FM – Dallas, TX
11/10/2026 Pop’s – Sauget, IL
11/11/2026 Basement East – Nashville, TN

NINE TREASURES will be touring in support of their Seeking The Absolute full-length, released in December via Metal Blade Records.

Formed by vocalist/guitarist Askhan in 2010 in the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia in China, NINE TREASURES delivers a unique combination of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian instrumentation, utilizing both conventional vocals and Mongolian throat singing. Guitars, bass, and drums collide with indigenous string instruments including the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), the tovshuur, and the balalaika, resulting in a sonic kaleidoscope that follows no set template. 

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NINE TREASURES moves easily from a straight-up headbanging style to the more atmospheric progressive style. Guitar-wise, Askhan infuses a lot of Mongolian playing techniques and songwriting logic into his playing and is excited for the “fresh blood” it adds to the band’s sound. The quintet’s varied approaches and universal messaging will allow them to tour with any musically progressive band, be it Amon Amarth or Tool.

Playing 100-plus festival shows and headlining gigs per year in Asia, to audiences of up to 50,000, and with four albums to their name, NINE TREASURES are at the top of their proverbial game and ready to conquer the Western world. Seeking The Absolute is their first record for Metal Blade, and first LP to have a worldwide release.

Preview/purchase Seeking The Absolute at: metalblade.com/ninetreasures.

Watch NINE TREASURES’ video for “Seeking The Absolute” HERE, “Real Dream” HERE, and “Until Now” HERE.

Photo by Hattoo

NINE TREASURES:
Askhan – guitars, vocals, balalaika, tovshuur
Orgil – bass, backing vocals
Saina – balalaika, backing vocals, guitars
Namra – drums
Nars – morin khuur, backing vocals

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WHITECHAPEL Announces European Headlining Tour For Early 2027 | New Video For “Nothing Is Coming For Any Of Us” Now Playing + Band To Kick Off US Tour Later This Month 

Posted in Death Metal, deathcore, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 11, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Alex Morgan

WHITECHAPEL is pleased to announce their return to European shores in January 2027. They will be joined by Sylosis, labelmates 200 Stab Wounds, and Tribal Gaze.

Comments WHITECHAPEL’s guitarist Alex Wade: “We are excited to announce the Burn Forever European Tour 2027. This will mark a long overdue full European headlining run featuring some of the sickest names in modern metal. On the mainland Europe dates, we will be headlining while all of the UK dates we will be coheadlining with Sylosis with them closing. We look forward to seeing everyone out there, new fans and old, don’t miss it!”

Later this month, WHITECHAPEL will join Slaughter To Prevail for a month-long North American tour with several one-off headlining shows scattered throughout. In May, the band will appear at Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals before playing a trio of headlining dates with support from labelmates Entheos as well as Tracheotomy, and Mauled. See all confirmed dates below. 

WHITECHAPEL w/ Slaughter To Prevail, Attila:
3/21/2026 The Pinnacle – Nashville, TN
3/22/2026 The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
3/23/2026 The Midland Theatre – Kansas City, MO
3/25/2026 The Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO
3/27/2026 The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
3/28/2026 Revolution Concert House – Boise, ID
3/29/2026 Paramount Theatre – Seattle, WA
3/30/2026 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR **Off-date w/ I Declare War, Misery Whip, Eartheater
4/01/2026 Channel 24 – Sacramento, CA
4/02/2026 Hollywood Palladium – Los Angeles, CA
4/03/2026 SOMA – San Diego, CA **Off-date w/ Carnifex, Rev3rent
4/04/2026 Brooklyn Bowl – Las Vegas, NV
4/06/2026 Tulsa Theater – Tulsa, OK
4/08/2026 The Coca Cola Roxy – Atlanta, GA
4/09/2026 The NorVa – Norfolk, VA **Off-date w/ Inter Arma, Üga Büga
4/10/2026 Franklin Music Hall – Philadelphia, PA
4/11/2026 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
4/12/2026 Roxian Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA
4/14/2026 Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY
4/15/2026 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
4/16/2026 Wally’s – Hampton, NH **Off-date w/ Blood Tithe, Iron Gate
4/17/2026 L’Olympia – Montreal, QC
4/18/2026 HISTORY – Toronto, ON
4/20/2026 Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL
4/21/2026 Vibrant Music Hall – Waukee, IA
4/22/2026 Myth Live – Minneapolis, MN
End Tour
5/10/2026 Welcome To Rockville – Daytona Beach, FL *festival date
5/14/2026 Sonic Temple – Columbus, OH *festival date
w/ Entheos, Tracheotomy, Mauled:
5/11/2026 Club LA – Destin, FL
5/12/2026 2 Minglewood Hall – Memphis, TN
5/13/2026 Headliners Music Hall – Louisville, KY

WHITECHAPEL w/ Sylosis, 200 Stab Wounds, Tribal Gaze:
1/22/2027 Hellraiser – Leipzig, DE
1/23/2027 Batschkapp – Frankfurt am Main, DE
1/24/2027 Trix – Antwerp, BE
1/26/2027 The Academy – Dublin, IE *
1/28/2027 SWG3 Galvanizers – Glasgow, UK *
1/29/2027 Electric Ballroom – London, UK *
1/30/2027 Manchester Academy 2 – Manchester, UK *
1/31/2027 O2 Academy – Bristol, UK *
2/01/2027 XOYO – Birmingham, UK *
2/03/2027 Trabendo – Paris, FR
2/05/2027 Sala Lab/Wagon – Madrid, ES
2/06/2027 Razzmatazz 2 – Barcelona, ES
2/07/2027 Rayonne – Lyon, FR
2/09/2027 Magazzini Generali – Milan, IT
2/10/2027 Z7 Konzertfabrik – Pratteln, CH
2/12/2027 Live Music Hall – Cologne, DE
2/13/2027 Große Freiheit 36 – Hamburg, DE
2/14/2027 Tivoli Vredenburg – Ronda – Utrecht, NL
2/16/2027 Roxy – Prague, CZ
2/17/2027 Arena – Vienna, AT
2/19/2027 Backstage – Munich, DE
2/20/2027 Metropol – Berlin, DE
2/21/2027 Amager Bio – Copenhagen, DK
2/23/2027 Rockefeller – Oslo, NO
2/24/2027 Fallan – Stockholm, SE
2/26/2027 Tavara-asema – Tampere, FI
2/27/2027 Aeeniwalli – Helsinki, FI
2/28/2027 Helitehas – Tallinn, EE
3/01/2027 Spelet – Riga, LV
3/02/2027 Progresja – Warsaw, PL
*Coheadlining with Sylosis

In conjunction with the European tour announcement, WHITECHAPEL unveils their new video for “Nothing Is Coming For Any Of Us,” from their critically lauded Hymns In Dissonance full-length. 

Watch WHITECHAPEL’s “Nothing Is Coming For Any Of Us” video HERE.

WHITECHAPEL’s Hymns In Dissonance finds the band reinventing themselves, going darker, deeper, and heavier than ever before. The record earned the #2 position on Billboard’s Current Hard Rock Albums chart, #3 on Independent Label Current Albums chart, #4 on the Current Rock Albums chart and #7 on the Digital Albums chart upon its first week of release.

Hymns In Dissonance is available now on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. 

For orders, visit: https://lnk.to/HymnsInDissonance. Find merch bundles and band exclusive vinyl at: whitechapel.merchnow.com.

Watch WHITECHAPEL’s previously release videos for “Prisoner 666” HERE, “Hymns In Dissonance” HERE, “A Visceral Retch” HERE, and “Hate Cult Ritual” HERE. 

WHITECHAPEL:
Phil Bozeman – vocals
Ben Savage – lead guitar
Alex Wade – rhythm guitar
Zach Householder – guitar
Gabe Crisp – bass
Brandon Zackey – drums

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PUSCIFER RELEASE “Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase” | Second Issue Arrives Following The Immediate Sell-Out Of Issue #1

Posted in comic books, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 11, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

“Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase” cover featuring artwork by Marlin Shoop

March 11, 2026 – The Pusciverse continues to expand with the arrival of “Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase.” The new installment follows the immediate sell-out of the series’ debut issue, which introduced the character Bellendia Black and quickly moved through two printings.

The second issue centers on one of the longest running mysteries in the Pusciverse… The Briefcase. For years, the object has appeared in Puscifer’s videos and photographs, prompting the recurring question among fans: “What’s in the briefcase?”

Written by Maynard James Keenan, the new issue features artwork by Marlin Shoop (“Captain Action,” “G.I. Joe,” “Unprepped”) with lettering by Jack Morelli (“Afterlife with Archie,” “Peter Parker Annual,” Marvel Comics).

“The Briefcase has been part of the Puscifer mythology for years,” Keenan notes. “Everyone wonders what exactly is inside. This issue doesn’t necessarily answer the question… but it moves the story forward.”

“Issue #2 pulls you deeper into the mystery of the briefcase, and illustrating that chaos was half the fun,” Shoop shares.

Issue #2 also marks the Pusciverse comics debut of Major Douché, one of the earliest and most recognizable figures in the Pusciverse. The character first appeared ahead of Puscifer’s 2009 Las Vegas residency, the band’s live debut, and later appeared in the “V is for Versatile” concert film.

“Tales From The Pusciverse” comics are available exclusively via Puscifer.com.

Puscifer’s new album, Normal Isn’t, is out now via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. The band’s North American tour launches on March 20 with tickets on-sale here.

Puscifer: Dick Merkin | Tales From The Pusciverse Prodcast Ep. 3: https://youtu.be/ybiF67PNaAk

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SIX FEET UNDER To Unleash Next To Die Full-Length On April 24th Through Metal Blade Records ~ New Single Now Playing ~ Preorders Available + North American TourAnnounced!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 11, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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American death metal pioneers SIX FEET UNDER will unleash their Next To Die full-length on April 24th through Metal Blade Records.

Next To Die marks a new creative high for SIX FEET UNDER, its dozen songs marking the band’s fifteenth album since 1995’s Haunted. “It started out as an album full of death metal songs with speed and aggression,” says guitarist Jack Owen. “Then [vocalist] Chris [Barnes] had the brilliant idea to keep half of those death metal songs and add some groovier songs in the vein of the early SIX FEET UNDER material. Chris emphasized tempo, so keeping with the beats per minute for early SFU classics, I wrote a side of tasty groove-laden music with Chris doing all the lyrics.”

The creative collaborative approach sees Next To Die essentially broken down into two different sides – Death and Groove – resulting in an aural masterwork that satisfies SIX FEET UNDER as artists, while also offering something for every fan.

The record was produced by Owen and Barnes and mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis of MRL Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, and follows 2024’s Killing For Revenge. It’s the third record that Barnes and Owen have created together since reuniting in 2017. “We don’t discuss lyrical themes, we each write what we’re feeling,” explains Barnes. “We each just write what we find interesting.”

SIX FEET UNDER was initially formed as a side project for Barnes during his final years with the band that he co-founded, Cannibal Corpse. It became the frontman’s sole focus in 1995, coinciding with the release of their debut, Haunted. The current lineup of Barnes, Owen, lead guitarist Ray Suhy, bassist Jeff Hughell, and drummer Marco Pitruzzella make for a devastating unit.

Watch SIX FEET UNDER’s lyric video/visualizer for “Unmistakable Smell Of Death” HERE.

That sonic devastation shines on lead single, “Unmistakable Smell Of Death,” which sees Owen owning his blast and fast riffs with dynamic pull-offs and stop sections. “This song began musically before I had any lyrical ideas in mind,” says Owen. “I dug through my riff archive for some blast and fast riffs and updated them with some pull-offs and stop sections. The middle section riffs were also from my riff archive. I do scratch leads on my demos, but Ray always does a much better job with the leads.”

“Lyrically, I’m writing from the perspective of a killer who toys with a victim and unties them, allowing them to fight. He underestimates their ability to fight, and they get the better of the killer, ultimately impaling and beheading him. The ‘Unmistakable Smell Of Death’ is now that of the killer!”

Next To Die comes swathed in the cover art of Sandy Rezalmi and will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:     

180g Black (US)
Red w/ Black Smoke (US)
Bone Brown Marbled (EU – Ltd. 500)
Blue Grey Marbled (EU – Ltd. 300)
Blood Splatter (EU – Ltd. 300)
Bone White Green Splatter (EU – Ltd. 200)

Find all preorders at: metalblade.com/sixfeetunder.

Next To Die – Track Listing:

1. Approach Your Grave

2. Destroyed Remains

3. Mister Blood And Guts  

4. Mutilated Corpse In The Woods 

5. Unmistakable Smell Of Death  

6. Wrath And Terror Takes Command  

7. Skin Coffins

8. Mind Hell 

9. Naked And Dismembered     

10. Grasped From Beyond 

11. Next To Die    

12. ILL Wishes

SIX FEET UNDER will return to stages this Summer on a North American headlining tour. Set to begin on July 8th in Detroit and run through August 11th in Chicago, the tour features support from Kataklysm and Wormhole.  

Comments Barnes, “July and August are gonna get ultra brutal on our headlining tour of North America in support of our new album Next To Die, with our old friends in Kataklysm, and special guests Wormhole. Very psyched to get back on the road in the States, and really, really looking forward to playing Canada on this tour. I think it’s our first time in Canada in decades… You do not want to miss these shows! See you all this Summer!”

The North American journey will follow the band’s previously announced European headlining tour this June, with support from Embryonic Autopsy.

Presales begin Thursday, March 12th password: GRAVE. General on sale date is Friday, March 13th. See all confirmed dates below. 

SIX FEET UNDER w/ Kataklysm, Wormhole:
7/08/2026 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
7/09/2026 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON ^
7/10/2026 Fairmount – Montreal, QC ^
7/11/2026 Overflow – Ottawa, ON ^
7/12/2026 Palladium Upstairs – Worcester, MA
7/13/2026 Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT
7/14/2026 Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
7/15/2026 Broken Goblet – Bensalem, PA
7/16/2026 Chapel of Bones – Raleigh, NC
7/17/2026 Albatross – Jacksonville, FL
7/18/2026 Culture Room – Fort Lauderdale, FL
7/19/2026 Conduit – Orlando, FL
7/21/2026 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
7/22/2026 Come and Take It Live – Austin, TX
7/23/2026 Jake’s – Lubbock, TX
7/24/2026 Lauter Haus – Farmington, NM
7/25/2026 Nile – Phoenix, AZ
7/26/2026 1720 – Los Angeles, CA
7/27/2026 Strummer’s – Fresno, CA
7/28/2026 Cornerstone – Berkeley, CA
7/29/2026 Goldfield – Roseville, CA
7/30/2026 Shredder – Boise, ID *
7/31/2026 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
8/01/2026 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
8/02/2026 Rickshaw – Vancouver, BC ^
8/04/2026 Arrowhead – Calgary, AB ^
8/05/2026 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB ^
8/06/2026 Black Cat – Saskatoon, SK ^
8/07/2026 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB ^
8/08/2026 Skyway Theatre – Minneapolis, MN
8/09/2026 The Annex – Madison, WI
8/10/2026 Madison Theater – Covington, KY
8/11/2026 Reggies – Chicago, IL

  • No Kataklysm
    ^ Kataklysm headlines

European Tour w/ Embryonic Autopsy:
6/03/2026 Mystic Festival – Gdańsk, PL
6/04/2026 Franz – Berlin, DE
6/05/2026 Pitfest – Maastricht, NL
6/06/2026 Gebäude 9 – Cologne, DE
6/07/2026 The Garage – Saarbrücken, DE
6/10/2026 Colosseum – Košice, SK
6/12/2026 Nova Rock- Nickelsdorf, AT
6/13/2026 A38 – Budapest, HU
6/14/2026 Orto – Bar Ljubljana, SI
6/16/2026 Kaminwerk – Memmingen, DE
6/17/2026 Backstage Halle – Munich, DE
6/19/2026 Colo-Saal – Aschaffenburg, DE
6/20/2026 Graspop Festival – Dessel, BE
6/21/2026 Hellfest – Clisson, FR
6/23/2026 Logo – Hamburg, DE
6/24/2026 Copenhell – Copenhagen, DK
6/26/2026 Basinfire Festival – Spálené Poříčí, CZ
6/27/2026 Abyss Festival – Hauteville, CH

SIX FEET UNDER:
Chris Barnes – vocals
Jack Owen – guitars
Marco Pitruzzella – drums
Jeff Hughell – bass
Ray Suhy – guitars

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EXHORDER Announces April Headlining Tour With Support From Skinlab – Tickets On Sale Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on March 10, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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New Orleans thrash metal legends EXHORDER will return to stages next month on an Eastern US headlining tour. The Tour Of Unsound Minds begins on April 2nd in Morgantown, West Virginia and closes April 19th in Cadillac, Michigan. Support will be provided by Skinlab. The band’s latest trek follows their recent US headlining run with Luicidal, Ringworm, Phobia, and Slowhole.

Vocalist Kyle Thomas comments, “Here we go again – sleep is for rich people! We are looking forward to returning to some familiar places as well as getting out into new territory. Joining us on this run are West Coast stalwarts, Skinlab! By the time this tour begins, Spring will have sprung. Come on out while the weather is nice and let’s rage!”

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

EXHORDER w/ Skinlab: 

4/02/2026 – 123 Pleasant Street – Morgantown, WV

4/03/2026 – Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY

4/04/2026 – Empire – Albany, NY

4/05/2026 – Genos Rock Club – Portland, ME

4/06/2026 – Alchemy – Providence, RI

4/07/2026 – Jewell – Manchester, NH

4/08/2026 – Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT

4/09/2026 – AMH – Amityville, NY

4/10/2026 – Capital City Music Hall – Harrisburg, PA

4/11/2026 – Locals – Manalapan, NJ

4/12/2026 – Riffhouse – Chesapeake, VA

4/13/2026 – 529 – Atlanta, GA

4/14/2026 – Chapel Of Bones – Raleigh, NC

4/15/2026 – Tribbles – Piedmont, SC

4/16/2026 – BoneBar – Chattanooga, TN

4/17/2026 – Live At The Shop – Dunbar, WV

4/18/2026 – Reggie’s – Chicago, IL

4/19/2026 – The Venue – Cadillac, MI

Forged in 1986, EXHORDER’s journey has proven exciting, yet tumultuous. After a twenty-seven-year absence following their final Roadrunner Records release in 1992, EXHORDER re-entered the game with an album considered by many to be a contender for the “Best Comeback Album” category. The band released Mourn The Southern Skies in October of 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records.

Fraught with euphoric peaks and crippling valleys throughout its existence, lineup changes and the 2020-2021 pandemic, EXHORDER clawed back through the muck to release Defectum Omnium, the Latin phrase for “The Failure of All,” in 2024. “The world is a dumpster fire, and we are all complicit,” noted singer Kyle Thomas when elaborating on the title. Produced by EXHORDER and mixed by Jens Bogren, Defectum Omnium puts a foot back into the roots of the band’s inception.

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Extreme Metal Icon ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Unleashes New Band BLUE MEDUSA

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on March 10, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

A new force is rising in heavy music.

After more than a decade at the forefront of modern metal, internationally acclaimed vocalist Alissa White-Gluz is entering a powerful new chapter with the launch of her new band, BLUE MEDUSA.

Known for her commanding voice, unmistakable stage presence, and trailblazing role in extreme metal, White-Gluz has built a career defined by momentum and reinvention. Widely recognized as one of the longest-serving female death metal vocalists, she has spent two decades performing on the world’s biggest stages and earning a reputation as one of the genre’s most electrifying frontwomen.

White-Gluz was at the forefront of Arch Enemy’s most successful years in the band’s history, expanding their global audience and performing on the world’s biggest metal stages. Across multiple bands, collaborations and projects throughout her career, White-Gluz has consistently helped push heavy music into new territory. Now, with BLUE MEDUSA, White-Gluz sets her sights on pushing that legacy even further.

Fans can expect the same signature ferocity, theatrical energy and vocal firepower that have defined White-Gluz’s career, now unleashed in a fresh, expansive and electrifying setting.

“Blue Medusa is the next evolution of everything I’ve been building toward for years,” says White-Gluz. “It’s my creative melting pot. Everything fans enjoy about the energy, intensity, and performance they’ve always  experienced on stage with me over the past two decades is still here, even stronger. That is me, that is who I am and who I’ve always been. And now it’s amplified and unleashed in a fully sovereign artistic vision. Our music has blazing guitar solos, crushing riffs, brutal vocals, fast and aggressive drums, thoughtful melodies and most importantly (to me), really cogitative lyrics.”

Known for pairing ferocious vocals with thoughtful and introspective lyricism, White-Gluz’s writing channels catharsis, resilience, philosophy and intellectual and emotional depth.

BLUE MEDUSA consists of a trio of world-class musicians; White-Gluz has guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia at her sides. “The musical chemistry I feel with these women is really bringing me back to life. It is so refreshing and exciting,” says White-Gluz of her fellow gorgons. On stage, on drums and bass, White-Gluz hints that two women at the top of their musical game will be joining her; Delaney Jaster and Alicia Vigil respectively. 

“I specifically chose to share this news on International Women’s Day because building stronger platforms for women in heavy music is something I care deeply about. I am brewing up a lot of ideas right now, my brain is in full creative flow. I’ve been carving my own path in this genre for a long time, and I want to help pave the way for the next generation of women who love metal as much as I do. Medusa turned people to stone… I want to pave the road in sapphire.”

With new music coming very soon and live performances already lining up with the band’s live debuts at Louder Than Life and Aftershock festivals, BLUE MEDUSA is taking off like lightning and marks the beginning of an exciting new era for metal fans.

More details will be announced soon.

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LAMB OF GOD Announce MARCH 15 Pop-Up Performance At Philadelphia’s TLA To Celebrate Into Oblivion’s Friday Release

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on March 10, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

$15 TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA TICKETMASTER

WITH REGISTRATION OPEN NOW THROUGH MARCH 11 AT 10 P.M. ET

March 10, 2026, Philadelphia – On March 15, two days after Into Oblivion’s arrival, Lamb of God will perform at Philadelphia’s TLA (Theatre of Living Arts), with the one-off show giving fans a rare chance to see the band in an unusually intimate setting. Fit For An Autopsy will open the evening.

The celebratory event is especially meaningful because it takes place in Philadelphia, the city that helped catapult them to fame and served as the setting for their 2005 Platinum selling Killadelphia album and DVD.

Lamb Of God is asking fans to request tickets for the March 15 pop-up performance. Tickets are $15 (fees included), and fans can request now via Ticketmaster (https://bit.ly/LoG-TLA). Tickets that can be fulfilled will automatically be charged to the fan’s credit card and instructions on how to access tickets will be sent from Ticketmaster.

Submitting a request does not guarantee tickets. Request tickets on Ticketmaster (https://bit.ly/LoG-TLA) by March 11, at 10 p.m. Eastern. Lamb of God is using Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange to help fans get tickets at the original price. Tickets will be non-transferable and can only be resold on Ticketmaster at face value.

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The Philadelphia event is part of a nationwide release-weekend celebration, with more than 140 independent record stores hosting Into Oblivion listening parties from March 13 to 15. Exclusive merch, including free Lamb of God swag (while supplies last), prizes, and an indie-exclusive, limited edition Poltergeist vinyl variant of the new album, will be available. A full list of participating stores is available at: https://listeningparties.into-oblivion.com.

Album pre-orders are available now (https://shop.lamb-of-god.com/collections/into-oblivion), including remaining limited-edition vinyl variants and a collectible Into Oblivion CD packaged with a companion zine featuring album art sketches, handwritten lyrics, and never-before-seen studio photos.

Into Oblivion track-listing:

1.    Into Oblivion

2.    Parasocial Christ

3.    Sepsis

4.    The Killing Floor

5.    El Vacío

6.    St. Catherine’s Wheel

7.    Blunt Force Blues

8.    Bully

9.    A Thousand Years

10. Devise/Destroy

Lamb of God’s Spring North American tour kicks off on March 17. In what promises to be the heaviest trek of 2026, the band will be joined by Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. Tickets and VIP packages are on-sale now via Lamb-of-god.com/tour.

Into Oblivion North American tour dates:

March 17 National Harbor, MD, The Theater MGM National Harbor
March 19 Montreal, QC, Bell Centre
March 20 Toronto, ON, GCT Theatre
March 22 Detroit, MI, Fox Theatre
March 24 Minneapolis, MN, Armory
March 25 Chicago, IL, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
March 27 Denver, CO, Fillmore Auditorium
March 28 Salt Lake City, UT, The Union Event Center
March 30 Portland, OR, Theater of the Clouds
March 31 Seattle, WA, WAMU Theater
April 1 Vancouver, BC, PNE Forum
April 3 San Francisco, CA,The Masonic
April 4 Inglewood, CA, YouTube Theater
April 5 Phoenix, AZ, Arizona Financial Theatre
April 7 Albuquerque, NM, Revel Entertainment Center
April 10 Austin, TX, Moody Amphitheater
April 11 Irving, TX, The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
April 12 Houston, TX, 713 Music Hall
April 14 Nashville, TN, War Memorial Auditorium
April 15 Atlanta, GA, Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
April 16 Raleigh, NC, Red Hat Amphitheater
April 18 Reading, PA, Santander Arena
April 19 Virginia Beach, VA, The Dome
April 21 Buffalo, NY, Buffalo RiverWorks
April 23 Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Paramount
April 25 Uncasville, CT, Mohegan Sun Arena
April 26 Boston, MA, MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Additional 2026 tour dates:

May 9 Daytona Beach, FL Welcome To Rockville
May 17 Columbus, OH, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
May 20 San Juan, PR Coliseo de Puerto Rico
July 24 Istanbul, TR Bonus Parkorman
July 25 – 27 Plovdiv, BG Hills of Rock
July 27 – 31 Râşnov, RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest
August 1 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air
August 3 Leipzig, DE Haus Auensee
August 5 Lisbon, PT Vagos Open Air
August 6 – 9 Kortrijk, BE Alcatraz Open Air
August 7 Walton-on-Trent, UK Bloodstock Open Air
August 11 Copenhagen, DK K.B. Hallen
August 12 – 16 Dinkelsbühl, DE Summer Breeze
August 13 – 15 Sulingen, DE Reload Festival
August 14 – 16 Eindhoven, NL Dynamo Metalfest
October 30 – November 3 Miami, FL Headbangers Boat

Lamb of God is Randy Blythe (vocals), John Campbell (bass), Mark Morton (guitar), Willie Adler (guitar) and Art Cruz (drums). Formed in 1994, the Richmond, Va. based band has released nine critically acclaimed albums, received five GRAMMY® Award nominations, sold over 3 million albums, packed arenas around the world, and tallied over one billion streams and counting.

Widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative forces in modern heavy music, Lamb of God’s most recent collection, Omens, arrived in late 2022, marking their sixth consecutive album to debut in the Top 15 on the Billboard 200. Kerrang! noted that the album finds the band “as reliably heavy, violent, and pissed off as ever,” and Consequence said the “album will break you down to nihilistic pieces.”

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Rest In Peace, Tommy DeCarlo

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on March 9, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo from Frontiers Music srl Facebook.

From Frontiers Music srl Facebook:

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great Tommy DeCarlo.

Tommy will forever be remembered by fans around the world as the powerful voice behind the album ‘Life, Love & Hope’ with Boston, as well as for the other music that he created with us. Through the years we had the privilege of working with him on several releases, including ‘Lightning Strikes Twice’ and his solo album, ‘Dancing In The Moonlight’.

Tommy also joined us on stage at the Frontiers Rock Festival in 2019, delivering a memorable performance that perfectly captured his passion for music and connection with the fans.

Beyond his extraordinary voice, Tommy was a kind and genuine person who will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, bandmates, and fans around the world.

Rest in peace, Tommy.

God Bless The Soul Of Tommy DeCarlo.

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INCITE – To Embark On North American Tour Supporting DEATH ANGEL

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 9, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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Phoenix groovers/thrashers INCITE are set to join DEATH ANGEL in support of their “Act III US Tour 2026” alongside VIO-LENCE. INCITE will be obliterating stages performing tracks taken from their critically acclaimed 2025 album Savage New Times, released via Reigning Phoenix Music.

Frontman Richie Cavalera comments, “Metalheads we are beyond fired up to be touring with metal legends DEATH ANGEL and VIO-LENCE on the upcoming Act III US tour! We’ll be bringing our new album Savage New Times to the stage and to the pit for the first time since its release!!! Get those tickets today and get ready for an insane night of heavy metal.”

DEATH ANGEL “Act III” US Tour 2026 W. VIO-LENCE & INCITE Dates:

Purchase tickets HERE!

5/01 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater
5/03 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
5/05 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
5/07– Daytona, FL – Welcome To Rockville (not ACT III set)
5/10 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
5/11 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
5/12 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Theater
5/13 – Columbus, OH – The King Of Clubs
5/14 – Detroit, MI – St Andrews Hall
5/15 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
5/16 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall
5/19 – Wilmington, DE – The Queen
5/20 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
5/21 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City
5/22 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
5/24 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest
5/27 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Hell
5/28 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
5/29 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
5/30 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
6/02 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
6/03 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
6/05 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest
6/06 – St Louis, MO – Red Flag
6/08 – Wichita, KS – Wave
6/09 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
6/10 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
6/11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
6/12 – Boise, ID – Shrine Ballroom
6/14 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
6/16 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
6/17– Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
6/18 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
6/19 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
6/20 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall
6/21 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst

Purchase tickets HERE!

Purchase Savage New Times HERE: https://incite.rpm.link/savagenewtimesPR

Savage New Times – Track Listing: 
1.   Lies
2.   Feel This Shit (I’m Fired Up)
3.   Just A Rat
4.   Chucked Off
5.   Doubts and the Fear
6.   Dolores
7.   No Mercy No Forgiveness
8.   Used and Abused
9.   Never Die Once
10. Savage New Times

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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/incite/278131122

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GRAILKNIGHTS Release Epic Power Metal Version of ABBA Classic “Super Trouper”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 9, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Listen/Stream HERE: https://grailknights.rpm.link/supertrouperPR

After the successful release of their latest studio album Forever in October 2025 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, followed by an extensive European tour with ALL FOR METAL, metal superheroes GRAILKNIGHTS are back with a new surprise for their fans. Today, the band unleashes the album bonus track: an epic power metal version of the timeless ABBA classic “Super Trouper!”

Known for their high-energy sound, heroic storytelling, and unmistakable style, GRAILKNIGHTS transform the iconic pop anthem into a thunderous metal spectacle. Driving guitars, powerful drums, and soaring vocals give the beloved song a completely new dimension while preserving the spirit that made it a global hit. With this release, the band once again proves that even legendary pop songs can be reborn in the world of superhero metal.

“We’re paying tribute to one of the greatest pop anthems of all time with Super Trouper – the Superhero Metal way!” comments Count Cranium (guitars, vocals). “We took this ABBA classic out of the disco and turned it into a powerful metal version that keeps the melody and its unmistakable identity, but reinterprets it with heavy riffs, epic energy, and a tongue-in-cheek sense of heroic pathos. A cover that builds bridges between genres, the dancefloor, and the mosh pit.”

The song is now available on all major streaming platforms: https://grailknights.rpm.link/supertrouperPR

Packed with anthemic choruses, powerful riffs, and the band’s trademark mix of heroism and humor, the bands latest studio offering, Forever, marks the Knights’ most dynamic and unifying chapter yet. With songs made for the moshpit and the gym alike, the album delivers everything fans love about GRAILKNIGHTS: catchy power metal, epic storytelling, and a dose of tonguein-cheek self-awareness that turns every show into a celebration.

Forever is out via PERCEPTION and available on all digital platforms and in physical formats.

Forever – Track Listing:
01. Yes Sire
02. Grail Gym
03. Necronomicon
04. Weekend Ninja
05. In The Eyes Of The Enemy
06. Snow In Bordeaux
07. Grailforce One
08. Mighty Metal Maiden
09. Animated Love [excl. jewel case-CD]
10. Powerlift
11. Forever
Bonus Track:
12. Super Trouper [ABBA Cover]

GRAILKNIGHTS are:
Sir Optimus Prime | vocals
Sovereign Storm | guitars, vocals
Count Cranium | guitars, vocals
Duncan MacLoud | bass, vocals
Lord Drumcules | drums

GRAILKNIGHTS Live:
08/09.05.2026 DE Braunschweig – Rock in Rautheim

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DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Enforce “The Law Of A Madman” With New Video

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on March 9, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG) have released the video for “The Law Of A Madman,” taken from their acclaimed album Babylon, released by Reigning Phoenix Music in October 2025.

“The Law Of A Madman” treads the path of up-tempo metal shuffles. A true-metal guitar riff paves the way for aggressive vocals typical of Udo Dirkschneider, soon moving into a chorus reminiscent of the good old days. Following an ingenious guitar solo packed with twists and surprising harmonies, the song culminates in powerful final choruses highlighted by Manuela’s breathtaking solo vocals.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6giFZyDzfTM

With this latest release, DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG conclude their Babylon album video cycle, which has generated more than five million views across all of the individual videos, a strong testament to the project’s enduring appeal. The impressive response shows that DATOG has truly reached the hearts of the fans worldwide, resonating with listeners who continue to celebrate the band’s timeless rock and heavy metal spirit.

Photo: Eddi Bachmann Photography

Revisit Babylon on your favourite streaming platform, watch the videos, or order your physical copy if you haven’t already: https://datog.rpm.link/babylon

DATOG are:

Udo Dirkschneider | lead vocals

Peter Baltes | bass, lead & backing vocals

Manuela “Ella” Bibert | lead & backing vocals, keys

Stefan Kaufmann | guitars, backing vocals

Mathias “Don” Dieth | guitars, backing vocals

Sven Dirkschneider | drums, backing vocals

More from Babylon:

“It Takes Two To Tango” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meb1xvWHBEo

“Time To Listen” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL6ms_kEzy4

“Hellbreaker” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNXNVItL8kI

“Strangers In Paradise” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/U7j_th2jf_g

“Dead Man’s Hand” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olR90dpMjRY

“Metal Sons” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/GQwRoQpQMz8

“Beyond The End Of Time” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHQ1ON5QHvQ

“Blindfold” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fMFKyYh3DQ

“Propaganda” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p3Te-BCICs

“Batter The Power” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKHq7W5iPHY

More on DATOG:

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Mexico City’s RED SANDS Unveil Powerful Video For “System” ~ EP Evocations Is Out Now

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on March 8, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Evocatively charged, RED SANDS present a powerful offering in their new music video for “System“. The band sought to be bold in their approach to “System”, not only through their criticism of political corruption but also through the track’s musicality. Deviating from RED SANDS‘ typical sound, this offering presents the fierce edge of thrash metal with dynamic melodic and progressive components. The single is taken from the quintet’s recently released EP, Evocations.

“Lyrically, ‘System’ is a protest song to condemn the destruction of our world”. RED SANDS shares. “A song to denounce the corruption of our politicians, the hypocrisy of the clergy, and the environmental catastrophe caused by rapacious corporations. Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death, the Four Horsemen, morphed into evil political, religious, and economic powers that have shaped our lives in recent years.”

Commenting on the sonic quality of the track, the band reveals, “‘System’ is probably the most intricate song on the list. Unlike ‘My Beloved Ghost’ or ‘The Hunt’, this track demands multiple listens to really grasp all its musical convolutions. Throughout five minutes of heavy riffs, bass scales, double kicks, guitar tremolos, and synth atmospheres, the song illustrates all the chaos of a real-life dystopia”.

Evocations – Track Listing: 

  1. Mors Vincit Omnia    
  2. The Coven    
  3. The Hunt (feat. Stu Block)    
  4. My Beloved Ghost    
  5. System    
  6. The Hunt (Alternative Version)

Independent melodic metal band RED SANDS have unveiled their highly anticipated EP Evocations. The record captures the group’s evolution into a symphonic, emotionally charged sound that merges power, melody, and atmosphere into a single vision.

Evocations presents six tracks that explore mortality, memory, and transformation. From the ominous opening “Mors Vincit Omnia” to the commanding presence of “The Coven,” the ferocity of “The Hunt” featuring Stu Block, and the reflective melancholy of “My Beloved Ghost,” the EP traces a cycle of creation and decay. A new song, “System,” stands at the heart of the release, confronting the corruption and chaos of modern existence with sharp lyrical force and complex musicianship.

Produced by Daniel Novelo, the EP features contributions from acclaimed engineers and guest artists. Evocations embodies the precision and emotion that define RED SANDS. The band’s sound draws from the intensity of ICED EARTH and IRON MAIDEN, the symphonic depth of NIGHTWISH and THERION, and the introspection of OPETH and DRACONIAN, forming a unique expression of melodic and symphonic metal rooted in Mexico City’s creative scene.

The artwork, created by vocalist and visual artist Jonathan Corral, mirrors the album’s lyrical themes through surreal imagery: a creature made of memories and relics, carrying a dying bird on a blank musical score. It serves as both a metaphor for unfinished creation and a meditation on impermanence.

RED SANDS formed in Mexico City in 2012 when brothers Daniel and Eric Novelo joined forces with their cousin Juan Carlos León. What began as a family project soon developed into one of Mexico’s most distinctive melodic metal acts

Beyond the stage, members of the band remain active in Mexico’s metal culture. Eric and Daniel host the podcast Metalópolis, dedicated to promoting the national scene and connecting audiences with emerging artists. This sense of community and independence continues to define RED SANDS, whose music stands as both a personal statement and a contribution to the evolution of Latin American metal.

RED SANDS;

  • Jonathan “Jona” Corral – Vocals
  • Daniel Novelo – Rhythm & Lead Guitar
  • Eric Novelo – Bass
  • Juan Carlos “CJ” León – Piano & Keyboards
  • Ángel Asiain – Drums

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Source: C Squared Music

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Milwaukee Metal Vets Form RELIC – Debut EP Crown of Flies Coming April 3rd

Posted in blackened death metal, Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 7, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Milwaukee (WI) – A new Blackened Death Metal entity has formed. Featuring veterans of the Milwaukee metal scene, RELIC is set to release their debut EP, Crown of Flies, April 3rd, on CD and digital formats.

The EP’s first single, “Scavengers Daughter,” is streaming now at youtu.be/JHYByItCdFE, as well as on Bandcamp and Ampwall.

Delivering Death Metal’s dissonant punishing riffage with Black Metal’s relentless chaotic speed, RELIC builds a new monument on the foundation of those that came before. Comprised of seasoned Milwaukee metal scene veterans with a history of making tight and focused music. 

Their debut EP, Crown Of Flies, is a blistering slab of Midwest 90s Blackend Death Metal worship. Delivered with malintent for its listeners. No frills, no scene drama, or gimmicks used by so many bands today. Pure underground Death Metal that is in your face and out for blood.

Band Photo Credit: K Pro Creative 

RELIC:

Kevin Forsythe (Jungle Rot, Emblazoned) – Guitar / Bass

Jeff Plewa (Micawber, Emblazoned) – Vocals

Alex “Pulverizer” Pulvermacher (Decrescent, Emblazoned) – Drums

Vinny Alvarez (A Night At The Chalet, Slam Pig) – Guitar 

Credits:

Recorded at Belle City Sound in Racine WI, November 2025.
Produced by Chris Wisco.
Mixed and Mastered by Billy Diamond.

Album Cover: Sant V. Schreiber 

Logo Design by Christophe Szpajde

FFO: Belphegor, Sanguisuabogg, 200 Stab Wounds, Diocletian, Behemoth, Angelcorpse, Devourment, Dead Congregation, Immolation

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instagram.com/RELIC.DM

youtube.com/@RELICDM

ampwall.com/a/relicdm

Source: ClawHammer PR

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FIREHOUSE Releases New Song Exclusively On Their Website

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on March 7, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Firehouse Facebook:

NEW MUSIC FROM FIREHOUSE!

We’re excited to announce that we have another new song exclusively available on our website! It’s called “Midnight Gasoline”. Check it out and let us know what you think. Thanks for supporting FireHouse!

https://www.firehousemusic.com/

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FRANK BLACKFIRE Leads New Wave of Additions to HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL 2026

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 7, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

SŁOŃ, DROWNED IN SILVER and DIVING STOVE also confirmed for Szczecin’s debut edition

Szczecin, Poland; 26 February 2026: Hells Bells Festival has unveiled thrash metal royalty Frank Blackfire as the spearhead of its latest line-up announcement. The legendary guitarist, renowned for his work with Sodom and Kreator, will arrive in Szczecin with a set specifically curated from the cult thrash metal anthems he helped create. Festival attendees can expect a trip through the history of Teutonic thrash, featuring tracks from iconic albums such as Persecution Mania, Agent Orange and Coma of Souls.

The festival also welcomes Słoń, a pioneer of horrorcore/death rap in Poland and the head of Brain Dead Familia. Słoń has built a reputation for live shows that rival any metal concert in intensity. With a performance style that ignites walls of death and mosh pits in the audience, his presence on the Łasztownia waterfront bridges the gap between extreme rap and the metal underground.

The atmosphere will shift toward the mystical with the addition of Drowned In Silver. Despite their recent debut album Mothers, via the respected Pagan Records, the band consists of seasoned veterans from across the black metal and experimental scenes. Their music provides a unique balance between occult rock and trance-like expression: dark, heavy and deeply immersive. 

Rounding out the announcement is Diving Stove, a fresh force that has taken the Polish scene by storm. Known for their wild and unpredictable live performances, the band’s most recent release is their stellar thrash masterpiece, Atavism.

These new additions join previously confirmed acts: Dirkschneider (All-Accept set), Grave Digger, Possessed, NunSlaughter, The Materia, Pretensje, Cockney Rejects, Vader, Discharge, Furia, Dezerter, Belzebong, The Stubs, Dola, Hamulec and Seks W Czasach Wojny.

Tickets: https://hellsbells.pl/

Hells Bells Festival will take place in the heart of Szczecin, Poland, on 26-27 June 2026. The venue is the scenic Plac Gryfitów on Łasztownia, a historic island district in Szczecin known for its iconic “Craneosaurs” (historic port cranes) and stunning views of the Oder River. 

Early bird weekend tickets have sold out but general weekend tickets are still available via the official festival website. One-day tickets will be available in mid-March following the conclusion of the band announcements. This will also be the moment when festival prices increase, so attendees are encouraged to purchase their passes today to secure the current rate. Discounted options, including the Youth Pass (ages 13-18) and Family Pass (adult with child under 13), remain available.

Secure your entry now: https://hellsbells.pl/

Source: 3nation

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UNEARTH – Rejoins Metal Blade Records + New Management, Booking Agency and Live Dates Announced

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on March 7, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo By Angel Mejia 

Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce their re-signing of UNEARTH! 

Nothing short of standard-bearers and keepers of the faith for American metalcore, UNEARTH was the band born in the breakdown who never wavered from their love of European death metal melodicism, supercharged by American thrash and hardcore. Now, nearly three decades into a career that’s seen the Massachusetts mob play innumerable gigs and massive festivals on six continents, sell hundreds of thousands of records, and inspire some of the most important bands in extreme metal today, they remain a force with which to contend. And their reunion with Metal Blade Records, their label from their halcyon days of the 2000s first decade, only increases the ferocity of that force.

UNEARTH’s change back then from hardcore-focused Eulogy Recordings to one with “Metal” literally in the name aligned with their sound’s sharpening into a more brutal “Blade.” This time it’s more about going home to the host of genre-defining albums like The Oncoming Storm, III: In The Eyes Of Fire, and The March.

It’s not to say they haven’t made great albums (see Watchers Of Rule and the latest LP The Wretched; The Ruinous) with great partners MNRK Heavy – formerly eOne Music and Century Media, respectively and the lightning here has the chance to strike twice and UNEARTH are ready to ride it.

Comments vocalist Trevor Phipps, “Getting another shot at working with Metal Blade Records feels nothing short of coming home. We truly got our best chance at making a life of creating music and touring during our first run with Metal Blade from 2004 to 2011. Working with so many familiar faces we trust and appreciate is something we wholeheartedly welcome. The music we’re cooking is as heavy and boundary-pushing as we’ve ever been, and we look forward to sharing it with you all in 2027.”

They gave us our start; now, they’re part of our future,” says guitarist Peter Layman. “After fifteen years apart, we’re back with Metal Blade, the home of some of our defining records. With the writing process well underway, we felt Metal Blade was the perfect fit for us and the direction we’re headed. We’re thankful that they feel the same way and know that what comes next will be our best offering yet.”

Adds Michael Faley, Metal Blade Records A&R, “It is an honor to have UNEARTH back in the Metal Blade family. Our history with the band includes some truly incredible moments in this label’s catalog. Reconnecting with them now, at a time when both the band and the label have grown so much, is a massive win. We’ve always believed in their vision, and we’re honored to be the ones helping them tell the next chapter of their story. A new Storm is coming!” 

Additionally, UNEARTH is pleased to announce their new management home of AISAmusic and European booking agency, Cobra.

Says Phipps, “We are excited to team up with AISAmusic for a new era of UNEARTH. Simon Füllemann has been a friend, peer, and colleague of ours for almost 25 years, while Bradley Zorgdrager has proven to be an ally in this business in the few short years we’ve known him. With new music, tours, and partnerships coming, we are eager to get in the studio and back on the road to riff with you all.”

“We couldn’t be happier to join the AISAmusic team for management,” notes Layman. “Heading down a new path with Simon and Bradley at our side has instantly had a positive impact, and we know it’s only the beginning. Their professionalism, knowledge, experience, and level of planning gives us the best opportunity to be successful moving forward.”

Phipps continues, “We want to thank the good people at Cobra Agency for bringing us onto their killer roster for Europe and Asia. We look forward to spending a lot of time on the road with you all, starting this summer with a European festival and club run.”

Layman concurs, “We are incredibly proud to announce our partnership with Cobra Agency for booking throughout Europe and Asia. One of the best parts about being in a band is sharing your art while visiting incredible places around the world. We know that working with Cobra Agency gives us the best opportunity to continue doing this.”

UNEARTH’s nearly thirty year ride has been wild enough thus far. As one of the key bands of the New Wave Of American Heavy Metal (NWOAHM), they rose alongside the likes of Killswitch Engage, Lamb Of God, Shadows Fall, Darkest Hour and more. “It was a healthy competition between all of us,” recalls Phipps. “It made for some great music and opened up a new chapter in American metal.” And though the Wave ain’t so New anymore, the great music continues as UNEARTH opens a new chapter of their own.

UNEARTH Live:
7/25/2026 Barba Negra – Budapest, HU *
7/31/2026 Afdreiht Un Buten Festival – Goldenstedt, DE
8/01/2026 Full Rewind Festival – Löbnitz, DE
8/03/2026 Magnolia Open Air – Milan, IT ^
8/04/2026 Dynamo – Zurich, CH ^
8/05/2026 Brutal Assault Festival – Jeroměř, CZ
8/07/2026 Frischluft Open Air – Linz, AT ~
8/13/2026 Motocultor Festival – Carhaix, FR

  • w/ In Flames
    ^ w/ Of Mice & Men
    ~ w/ The Ghost Inside

https://unearthofficial.com

https://www.facebook.com/unearthofficial

https://www.instagram.com/unearthofficial

https://www.metalblade.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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