Archive for November, 2025

JAZZ From HELL Festival Brings Avant-Garde Fury & Big-Band Brass to NYC

Posted in avant-garde metal, avant-garde music, jazz, jazz metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 30, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

The JAZZ From HELL Festival will take over Le Poisson Rouge on Friday, December 12, 2025, presenting an electrifying evening of experimental sound and forward-thinking performance. Leading the lineup is the acclaimed New York avant-metal trio IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT, who will deliver a special collaboration with the GOLDSTAR METROPOLE ORCHESTRA. This unique performance will unite the band’s signature fusion of technical metal, jazz complexity, and cinematic atmospheres with a full big-band ensemble, creating a rare large-scale presentation of their music.

The festival will also feature performances by JERSEYBAND and KILTER, both known for their adventurous approaches to genre, rhythm, and improvisation. Each act contributes to a program designed to celebrate artists who push musical boundaries and explore new sonic architectures. Hosted at Le Poisson Rouge, one of New York’s most respected spaces for innovative art and live performance, JAZZ From HELL offers an opportunity to witness a night of music that embraces intensity, experimentation, and creative risk.

Get tickets HERE: https://lpr.com/

Tickets are available now at 40 dollars in advance or 50 dollars on the day of the show. Doors open at 6:00 PM and performances begin at 7:00 PM. For audiences drawn to bold and unconventional music, JAZZ From HELL promises a standout event in the winter concert season.

Source: C Squared Music

OPETH Release Official Animated Music Video For “§3” To Mark The One Year Anniversary Of The Last Will And Testament

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 30, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

L-R:
Martín Méndez (bass), Waltteri Väyrynen (drums, percussion), Mikael Åkerfeldt (vocals, guitars), Joakim Svalberg (keys, backing vocals), Fredrik Åkesson (guitars, backing vocals)

In celebration of the one-year anniversary of The Last Will and Testament, OPETH is proud to unveil a brand-new animated video crafted to bring the album’s intricate story to life. Created by Absynthe Moon Media, the film offers a visual interpretation of the narrative that has intrigued fans since the record’s release in November 2024.

Watch the new ‘§3’ animated video here: https://youtu.be/Xx3sVo9jPX4

The animated music video for §3“returns to the central family story at the heart of the album. Set during the reading of a 1920s patriarch’s will, the video captures the shifting relationships and subtle tensions that shape the storyline, while allowing viewers to interpret the finer details for themselves.

Guided by Mikael Åkerfeldt’s story and concept, the visual narrative enhances the album’s core themes: identity fractured by lies, legacies built on instability, and the slow unraveling of those who once believed they understood their place within the family. The result is a stirring and immersive complement to one of OPETH’s most ambitious works.

Revisit the world of The Last Will and Testament and watch the new ‘§3’ animated video here: 

Order/stream The Last Will And Testamenthttps://opeth.rpm.link/lastwillPR

More Opeth:

“§1” BAND PERFORMANCE VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUHrVfeIw44

‘§1 [Radio Edit]’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZmFQE3TlPA

‘§4’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UenLRXki8KA

OPETH LIVE DATES 2026:

5 Feb. US Montclair, The Wellmont Theater
6 Feb. US Boston, Orpheum Theater
7 Feb. US Philadelphia, The Filmore Philadelphia
10 Feb. US Detroit, Masonic Temple Theater
11 Feb. US Chicago, Riviera Theater
12 Feb. US St. Louis, The Pageant
14 Feb. US Dallas, The Bomb Factory
15 Feb. US Houston, Bayou Music Center
16 Feb. US San Antonio, Majestic Theater
18 Feb. US Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Center
20 Feb. US Las Vegas, Pearl Concert Theater At Palms
21 Feb. US Riverside, Riverside Municipal Auditorium
22 Feb. US Sacramento, Channel 24
24 Feb. US Seattle, Paramount Theater
25 Feb. CA Vancouver, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
11 Jun. ES Zamora, Z Live Rock Fest
19 Jun. FR Clisson, Hellfest
10 Jul. IT Pompei, Amphitheatre Of Pompeii
11 Jul. IT Bologna, Sequoie Music Park
1 Aug. UK Halifax, The Piece Hall
2 Aug. IR Dublin, Bord Gáis Energy Theater
7 Aug. DE Gelsenkirchen, Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen
8 Aug. FI Helsinki, Hellsinki Metal Festival
29 Aug.SE Rättvik, Dalhalla

Tickets & Info: https://www.opeth.com/tour-dates

More on OPETH:
opeth.com Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

reigningphoenixmusic.com

Source: C Squared Music

BEHEMOTH, DIMMU BORGIR With DARK FUNERAL Supporting – In League With Satan Europe 2026 Tour | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on November 29, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

In League With Satan – Europe 2026
BEHEMOTH/DIMMU BORGIR
Support: Dark Funeral

Tickets on sale December 3 – 10:00 AM (CET)

09.10.26 Zurich – Halle 622, CH
10.10.26 Zwickau – Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau, DE
11.10.26 Esch sur Alzette – Rockhal, LU
13.10.26 Milan – Alcatraz, IT
14.10.26 Munich – Zenith, DE
16.10.26 Paris – Zenith, FR
18.10.26 Den Bosch – Mainstage, NL
20.10.26 Cologne – Palladium, DE
22.10.26 Hamburg – Inselpark Arena, DE
23.10.26 Berlin – Columbiahalle, DE
24.10.26 Brno – Hala Vodova, CZ
27.10.26 Helsinki – Ice Hall, FI
29.10.26 Stockholm – B-K, SE
30.10.26 Copenhagen – K.B. Hallen, DK

Band website links:

https://www.behemoth.pl/

https://www.dimmu-borgir.com/

https://www.darkfuneral.se/

VANISHMENT Release “Engraved Under Skin” Single/Video

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 28, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

New album And Now We Die releasing on January 23, 2026

In August we announced the signing of VANISHMENT and released their first single – the pounding and infectious “Scarred In Fate.” Now we issue its follow-up “Engraved Under Skin” to all digital streaming/download platforms, as well as the lyric video HERE: https://youtu.be/FL6r6e3NjU0?si=N_20rrx7XlzKBb_s

“‘Engraved Under Skin’ is about someone who has crucified themselves with guilt and sorrow in their mind, shutting off their emotions and feelings from the world,” explains drummer Chris Wozniak. “We picked it for the second single off the album because we wanted to highlight our depth as a band.

VANISHMENT take pride in delivering a combination of DIY attitude, relentlessly heavy songs and a face-melting live experience that leaves an indelible mark upon all in its path. Consisting of members who participated in past bands like Himsa, Lair Of The Minotaur, Hell Promise, Trial, Earthen Grave and more. VANISHMENT brings a maturity and understanding, without losing its primal edge that mixed with their melodic values concocts an infectious combination, sure to appeal to a variety of metalheads young and old.

VANISHMENT are a powerful and ripping new band from the suburbs of Seattle that play a combo of hard ‘n fast and slow ‘n heavy riffs, never forgetting the harmony and thunder, with the power and the groove. Their new album And Now We Die will release January 23, 2026. Pre-Order CD, limited-edition green colored vinyl and only 100 cassettes now HERE: https://lnk.to/vanishment

VANISHMENT:
Rob Ropkins – vocals
Brian Johnson – guitar
Jeremy McAllister – guitar
Nate Baker – bass
Chris Wozniak – drums

VANISHMENT began in 2019 taking inspiration from classic thrash and heavy metal bands like Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Judas Priest. The group spent several months between 2020-2021 writing, rehearsing and eventually recording their debut effort, No More Torture, which was self-released in 2023. The album displayed the band’s raw energy and aggressive sound, and was met with a tsunami of critical praise.

Playing numerous shows through the Pacific Northwest, performing alongside Warbringer, Flotsam & Jetsam, Mutoid Man, Accused A.D., Haunt, Anthares, Solicitor, and Blighted Eye as well as their new label-mates in Silver Talon and Lacabra.

In between shows, VANISHMENT continued to write what would become their second album recording with Nicholas Wilbur (Sumac, Mamiffer) at Anacortes Unknown and mastered by Alan Douches (Three Inches of Blood, Baroness, Darkest Hour).

For more info:
www.facebook.com/vanishment.seattle
www.instagram.com/vanishmentseattle
www.vanishment.bandcamp.com
www.m-theoryaudio.com

Finnish Thrash Metal Band KRUSHOR Release Second Single, “Taste of Hatred” – From Their Eponymous EP, to Unleash in January

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 27, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Promo picture by Henna Pohjosaho @hennaidakatriinaphoto

Finnish thrashers Krushor are set to release their debut EP Taste of Hatred on January 9th 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single “Taste of Hatred” is unleashed now and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/krushor-taste 

The band comments:
“Taste of hatred is about a situation where a person takes a stand for someone who’s pushed ’em down long enough to make that person retaliate. What happens, when beaten and oppressed person decides to stand their ground and says they’ve had enough and gives back all they had to endure. What kind is this persons actual hatred if just a taste of it can turn tables and make the one who made them suffer have taste of their own medicine.”

Krushor – “Taste of Hatred” (single 2025)

Composed by Joni Kärsämä, Juho Mattila
Saku Hirvimäki, Sami Keränen
Lyrics by Ville Lehtoranta
Arranged by Krushor

LISTEN to the first single “Shockwave”: https://push.fm/fl/krushor-shockwave

Line-up:
Ville Lehtoranta – Vocals
Joni Kärsämä – Guitar
Juho Mattila – Guitar
Sami Keränen – Bass
Saku Hirvimäki – Drums

EP cover by Joni Kärsämä

Taste Of Hatred – Track list:

  1. Shockwave
  2. Vortex
  3. Rise Above
  4. Taste of Hatred

Composed by Joni Kärsämä, Juho Mattila
Saku Hirvimäki, Sami Keränen
Lyrics by Ville Lehtoranta
Arranged by Krushor

BIOGRAPHY:

The band found its current identity through shared musical tastes, playing together, and a shared hobby. We are a group of people who enjoy making and playing music that works for all of us. A big part of this is that composing, writing lyrics, and editing songs is open to everyone. All songs and compositions are created by the whole group, not based on one person’s vision or goal. 

Our influences definitely come from older metal, but that doesn’t matter, because mixing genres actually adds a lot to our music, there’s no one right way to do things. Krushor’s goal is to make music that sounds good and at the same time talk about the difficult things that are part of life. For many people, music can be therapeutic, and if even one person feels that way about our music, we feel we have succeeded.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/krushorofficial
https://www.instagram.com/krushor_official
https://krushor.bandcamp.com

GIRLSCHOOL – Electrifying Cover Of Metallica’s “Hit The Lights” Now Playing | Japanese Edition Of No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All Releasing On December 24th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

King Records, in collaboration with Silver Lining Music, will release the Japanese edition of No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All on Wednesday, December 24th.

Included in this edition is a standout bonus track from British hard rock royalty GIRLSCHOOL: a defiant and electrifying take on Metallica’s “Hit The Lights,” featuring bona fide shred lord Joe Stump and Alcatrazz. The performance serves as one of the all-star compilation key highlights, offering Japanese fans a unique and essential addition to the CD release. 

The digital single as well as an official video by Natalia Jonderko Śmiechowicz of N.Station Animation & Design Studio are out today.

Watch GIRLSCHOOL’s full-throttle assault on Metallica’s “Hit The Lights” HERE. Stream/purchase the track HERE.

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is a colossal celebration of the most propulsive debut album in heavy metal history, reimagined by the legends who inspired it and the generations that came in its wake!

Watch the official videos produced for the compilation and stream the album in full HERE.

The veteran likes of Saxon, Diamond Head, and Motörhead (three of Metallica’s favorite bands), are joined by rising stars such as Tailgunner and Swedish prog metallers Soen to create a who’s who of heavy music, with each performer lending their unique sound to one classic track. The Almighty deliver a particularly confrontational cover of “The Four Horsemen,” a release that saw the hard rockers return to the studio with their founding lineup for the first time since 1991.

Contributions from thrash giants Testament, ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, and New Wave Of British Heavy Metal linchpins Tygers Of Pan Tang show the label looking beyond their own artists to amass the greatest lineup possible. Joining the super star lineup are the legendary Raven (closing with the thundering anthemic “Metal Militia”) who were part of Metallica’s first-ever tour, 1983’s famous Kill ‘Em All For One venture.

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All Japanese edition is available to preorder on CD at THIS LOCATION.

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is an ambitious achievement worthy of Metallica’s game-changing legacy. By the fans and for the fans, it reaffirms the Four Horsemen’s ironclad influence and its stacked roster continues the band’s mission to shove metal up your ass!

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All Japanese CD Edition Track Listing:

1. Hit The Lights (TAILGUNNER)

2. The Four Horsemen (THE ALMIGHTY)

3. Motorbreath (SOEN)

4. Jump In The Fire (TYGERS OF PAN TANG)

5. (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (DAVID ELLEFSON)

6. Whiplash (MOTÖRHEAD)

7. Phantom Lord (SAXON)

8. No Remorse (DIAMOND HEAD)

9. Seek & Destroy (TESTAMENT)

10. Metal Militia (RAVEN)

11. Hit The Lights (GIRLSCHOOL feat. Alcatrazz, feat. Joe Stump) [Bonus Track]

https://www.facebook.com/GirlschoolOfficial

https://www.instagram.com/silver.lining.music

Source: EARSPLIT PR

BLOOD OF ANGELS – Unleash New Single “Minds of the Broken” From Upcoming Album Les Agnst ov Thanatou

Posted in melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

BLOOD OF ANGELS returns with their powerful new single “Minds of the Broken,” offering a gripping preview of their upcoming concept album Les Agnst ov Thanatou. Known for their dynamic fusion of melodic death metal, blackened atmospheres, and thought provoking lyrical themes, the band continues to expand their creative vision while delivering the intensity that has earned them international acclaim.

Their forthcoming album was written during a period marked by uncertainty, isolation, and widespread loss, and its emotional gravity can be felt throughout every track. Les Agnst ov Thanatou explores the universal human struggle with mortality, the rituals surrounding death, and the emotional aftermath that binds the living to the departed.

Watch “Minds of the Broken” HERE: https://youtu.be/xRNBOAgYnpo

Each song examines a different aspect of how we experience grief and the ways death shapes the human psyche. From orchestral tension to dissonant melodic textures, the album blends brutality with introspection and dives into new musical terrain for the band.

“Minds of the Broken,” written by vocalist Randy Reyes, focuses on the internal devastation carried by soldiers returning from the war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. Reyes drew inspiration from friends who survived the battlefield yet continue to struggle with the psychological toll of war. The song captures insomnia, survivor’s guilt, and the haunting memories of fallen comrades.

Crushing riffs collide with tense, atmospheric passages that mirror the instability of a mind fighting battles long after the war has ended. Percussion patterns evoke the sudden shock of flashbacks while layered melodies summon memories that refuse to fade. Reyes delivers a vocal performance shaped by despair, anger and the quiet torment of those living with invisible scars.

The album was tracked at Underground Studios in Tampa, Florida with engineer Bob Noxious, whose punk background added a fresh edge to the recording process. Mixing was handled by Preston DiCarlo at Mastersound Studios and the final mastering touch was completed at Soundlab Studios in New York City, giving the record its polished and immersive sound.

“Minds of the Broken” stands as one of the most emotionally charged moments on Les Agnst ov Thanatou, a reminder that some battles never truly end. BLOOD OF ANGELS invites listeners to confront the darkest corners of the human experience and to emerge transformed. The full album is set for release in the summer of 2026.

Source: C Squared Music

BELPHEGOR Announce Praise The Beast North American Tour 2026

Posted in Black Metal, blackened death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , , , on November 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by: Afra Catharina

Black death metal force, BELPHEGOR, will unleash their magickal procession across North America this February and March with the Praise the Beast Tour 2026.

These diabolical gatherings mark the band’s return to North America after recently inking a pact with one of the fastest-rising forces in metal – Reigning Phoenix Music.

The tour’s carnage will begin on February 19th in Brooklyn, NY, and proceed to devastate the United States and Canada before finally ending in Anaheim, CA, on March 10th.

Helmuth states: “Always a great experience and a pleasure to celebrate extreme Musick in North America. Which procession will you attend?”

Special guests on this trek are death metallers INCANTATION, plus HATE & NARCOTIC WASTELAND

Tickets are available for purchase HEREhttps://www.bandsintown.com/a/4929-belphegor

Praise The Beast North American Tour 2026:

02/19 – Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Monarch  
02/20 – Lowell, MA, Taffeta Music Hall  
02/21 – Montreal, QC, Le Studio TD  
02/22 – Toronto, ON, Lee’s Palace  
02/23 – Lakewood, OH, Mercury Music Hall  
02/24 – Joliet, IL, The Forge  
02/26 – Denver, CO, HQ  
02/27 – Albuquerque, NM, Launchpad  
02/28 – Haltom City, TX, Haltom Theater  
03/01 – Houston, TX, Scout Bar  
03/02 – San Antonio, TX, Paper Tiger  
03/05 – Mesa, AZ, The Rosetta Room  
03/06 – San Diego, CA, Brick by Brick  
03/07 – San Francisco, CA, DNA Lounge  
03/08 – Roseville, CA, Goldfield Trading Post  
03/09 – Los Angeles, CA, 1720  
03/10 – Anaheim, CA, The Observatory

Listen to the band’s latest single “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus” HERE: https://belphegor.rpm.link/sdcPR

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yCORFvKY6J0

About BELPHEGOR:

Since their formation in 1993 in Austria, BELPHEGOR have stood as one of the most brutal and transgressive forces in black death metal. Founded by vocalist and guitarist Helmuth Lehner, the band has spent over three decades refining a sound forged in fire and sacrilege, merging the violent precision of death metal with the ritualistic darkness of black metal. Their musick is an invocation of infernal power, a soundwall of relentless blasphemy.

More from BELPHEGOR: www.belphegor.at | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube

More on RPM:
reigningphoenixmusic.com | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube

Source: C Squared Music

THE RODS – Release Powerful New Video “Tears for the Innocent”

Posted in classic metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 25, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Following the acclaimed release of their latest album Wild Dogs Unchained, via Massacre Records, legendary US heavy metal power trio THE RODS have unveiled the new video for “Tears for the Innocent.” A haunting and emotionally charged track, which stands as one of the most poignant moments on the record.

Written and sung by guitarist/vocalist David “Rock” Feinstein“Tears for the Innocent” is a heartfelt reflection on the devastation of war and the human suffering it leaves behind.

“This song is about senseless war, and the innocent people that die because of it,” explains Feinstein. “We cry for those innocent people and feel sorry for what they have lost. Their homes, their land, their lives.

Watch the “Tears for the Innocent” video HERE

With its powerful message and stirring melodies, “Tears for the Innocent” showcases THE RODS’ timeless ability to merge heavy riffs with genuine emotion. A reminder that classic metal can still carry deep meaning and conscience.

The new video follows the release of Wild Dogs Unchained, a record that redefines the band’s legacy with renewed fire and uncompromising energy.

Fans can stream or order the album herehttps://save-it.cc/massacre/wild-dogs-unchained

ICYMI:
“Wild Dogs Unchained” Official Video: https://youtu.be/P_3w5u-fBo0

THE RODS are:
David “Rock” Feinstein – guitars/vocals
Freddy Villano – bass
Carl Canedy – drums

THE RODS online:
www.facebook.com/OfficialRodsPage
www.therods.com 

Source: Massacre Records

MEGADETH Canada Tour 2026 – With Anthrax and Exodus | Info, Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on November 25, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Megadeth newsletter:

Megadeth is heading north in 2026! The band returns to Canada for a powerful run of dates, bringing their signature intensity and a set built for diehard fans. Cyber Army members get first access—exclusive presales begin Wednesday, November 26 at 10am local time. Special VIP offers including Side Stage Experience and Band Member Meet & Greets will be available. 

Don’t miss your chance to secure tickets before the rest of the world. Let there be shred!

MEGADETH Canada 2026 Tour Dates:

February 15, 2026 | Victoria, BC @ Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

February 17, 2026 | Abbotsford, BC @ Rogers Forum

February 18, 2026 | Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place

February 20, 2026 | Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome

February 21, 2026 | Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place

February 24, 2026 | Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre

February 25, 2026 | Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre

February 28, 2026 | London, ON @ Canada Life Place

March 1, 2026 | Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre

March 3, 2026 | Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre

March 4, 2026 | Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre 

March 6, 2026 | Québec City, QC @ Videotron Centre

Info on VIP experiences, joining the Cyber Army and pre-sale tickets and more: https://www.megadeth.com/pages/home

MACHINE HEAD – An Evening With… Europe & UK Tour 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 25, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Machine Head Bandcamp:

TICKETS & A MESSAGE FROM ROBB FLYNN:
https://www.machinehead

APRIL 2026
11th • Copenhagen, DK 🇩🇰
13th • Hamburg, DE 🇩🇪
15th • Warsaw, PL 🇵🇱
17th • Zwickau, DE 🇩🇪
18th • Berlin, DE 🇩🇪
19th • Vienna, AT 🇦🇹
20th • Munich, DE 🇩🇪
22nd • Milan, IT 🇮🇹
23rd • Marseille, FR 🇫🇷
24th • Toulouse, FR 🇫🇷
25th • Pamplona, ES 🇪🇸
27th • Madrid, ES 🇪🇸
28th • Lisbon, PT 🇵🇹
29th • Malaga, ES 🇪🇸
30th • Barcelona, ES 🇪🇸

MAY 2026
2nd • Paris, FR 🇫🇷
3rd • Strasbourg, FR 🇫🇷
4th • Saarbrücken, DE 🇩🇪
6th • Ludwigsburg, DE 🇩🇪
7th • Wiesbaden, DE 🇩🇪
8th • Cologne, DE 🇩🇪
9th • Fribourg, CH 🇨🇭
11th • Tilburg, NL 🇳🇱
12th • Brussels, BE 🇧🇪
14th • Glasgow, UK 🇬🇧
15th • Manchester, UK 🇬🇧
16th • Wolverhampton, UK 🇬🇧
17th • London, UK 🇬🇧

AMON AMARTH THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS TOUR – Europe & UK 2026 | Info, Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Amon Amarth Facebook:

THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS TOUR. Amon Amarth marches alongside Orbit Culture and Soilwork, raiding cities across Europe and the UK in Autumn 2026

Tickets on-sale Friday 28/11 at 10am local times. Get pre-sale tickets starting tomorrow 25/11 using code: ALLFATHER at: https://www.amonamarth.com/

09.10 – Manchester, UK | O2 Apollo
10.10 – London, UK | Eventim Apollo
11.10 – Wolverhampton, UK | Civic Hall
13.10 – Paris, FR | Zenith
14.10 – Esch Sur Alzette, LU | Rockhal
16.10 – Stuttgart, DE | Schleyer-Halle
17.10 – Frankfurt, DE | Festhalle
18.10 – Antwerp, BE | Lotto Hall
20.10 – Den Bosch, NL | Mainstage
21.10 – Hamburg, DE | Sporthalle
23.10 – Gothenburg, SE | Scandinavium
24.10 – Stockholm, SE | Hovet
26.10 – Helsinki, FI | Ice Hall
27.10 – Tallinn, EE | Unibet Arena
29.10 – Gliwice, PL | PreZero Arena Gliwice
30.10 – Leipzig, DE | Quarterback Immobilien Arena
31.10 – Oberhausen, DE | Rudolf Weber Arena
02.11 – Budapest, HU | Barba Negra
03.11 – Vienna, AT | Gasometer
04.11 – Bamberg, DE | Brose Arena
06.11 – Prague, CZ | O2 Universum
07.11 – Berlin, DE | Velodrom
08.11 – Munich, DE | Zenith
10.11 – Milan, IT | Alcatraz
11.11 – Zurich, CH | The Hall
13.11 – Barcelona, ES | Sant Jordi Club
14.11 – Madrid, ES | Vistalegre
15.11 – Lisbon, PT | Sala Tejo

https://www.soilwork.org

PHOBOCOSM Unleash New Song, “Unbound” | Gateway out on November 28th

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , , , on November 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Montréal’s PHOBOCOSM has released a new song off their forthcoming album, Gateway. “Unbound” marks the album’s second single. Stream it now at www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaA1nNAyQus

Dark Descent Records will release Gateway on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats on November 28.

Pre-order the album at:

www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop

www.ddmsuo.eu

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

PHOBOCOSM previously released a stream of album track “Sempiternal Penance.” Listen at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wbH33wvvk0

Hear more PHOBOCOSM on Spotify and Apple Music.

Gateway stands as an unrelenting and eldritch death metal opus that seals one chapter while unveiling the next. The album includes material from every songwriting period of the band, some of it dating back to the Deprived and Bringer of Drought eras, as well as Foreordained, of course,” explains guitarist Samuel Dufour.

Gateway was recorded, mixed, and mastered by long-time collaborator Xavier Berthiaume (Gevurah, Sanctvs) during the same session as Foreordained, giving the two records a consistent sonic throughline while allowing Gateway to close established narratives.

“We view it as the closing of a chapter for the band,” Dufour continues. “Not that our future material will be completely different fr­om our existing material, far from it, but we have decided to do things a little differently next time around by adding new elements that haven’t appeared in our music before, exploring different dynamics and experimenting with a new tuning.”

Thematically, Gateway grows from ideas first explored on Foreordained: “The song ‘Revival’ from Foreordained inspired the album’s theme, which is the fact that humans have been trying to live forever – or to unnaturally prolong life – since the dawn of time, often for reasons even more absurd than the pursuit of eternal life itself,” elaborates Dufour.

“We used this as the main theme and pushed the concept further, exploring the most repulsive forms of cruelty humans are capable of, even when using science as a means to prolong barbarity against their enemies.”

Visually, the album continues PHOBOCOSM’s collaboration with Lauri Laaksonen (Desolate Shrine, Convocation, Pestilent Hex). “From looking at it, one can see that it is a gateway to something ominous, but what lies beyond is up to the listener.”

PHOBOCOSM:
J.S.G. – Drums
S.D. – Guitars
E.B. – Vocals (lead), Bass
R.M. – Guitars

PHOBOCOSM will support Gateway with select North American performances, followed by European dates in 2026.

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Alissa White-Gluz and Arch Enemy Have Parted Ways

Posted in female vocalists, Heavy Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Above: from Alissa White-Gluz Facebook

From Alissa White-Gluz Facebook:

“After 12 years in Arch Enemy, we have parted ways. I am forever thankful to the thousands of amazing fans I have met along the way. Thank you, Beastlings!
I can’t wait to share what I have been working on with you all (with some big surprises in store). Stay tuned for big news in 2026 and see you very soon.”

From Alissa White-Gluz Facebook, regarding her new solo music video:

“I hope you love this first offering from my upcoming solo album. You can watch the whole video on my YouTube Channel.”

“The Room Where She Died is a song that feels truly satisfying to me; like I get to express myself in so many ways that have been dormant for years. This upcoming album is diverse; and I love the idea of opening up this new chapter with this song and video, which I wrote the script for.”

“Can’t wait to share more with you!”

The Room Where She Died
by Alissa White-Gluz and Oliver Palotai

Vocals performed, recorded and written by Alissa White-Gluz
Music by Oliver Palotai
Video script by Alissa White-Gluz
Video by iCode

Watch Alissa White-Gluz perform in her newly released music video for her new solo song “The Room Where She Died” here: https://youtu.be/MvnKywEnTZI

LAMB OF GOD Release New Song and Music Video “Parasocial Christ”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metal music videos, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

“Parasocial Christ” digital single cover

RICHMOND, Va. – Lamb of God have released “Parasocial Christ” (https://lamb-of-god.lnk.to/ParasocialChrist), a relentless three-minute assault that once again pairs the Richmond metal titans with longtime producer Josh Wilbur. The standalone single follows “Sepsis,” which has dominated the U.S. metal charts for the past two weeks.

The song arrives alongside a stark, desaturated video directed by Jon Vulpine, whose unsettling visual style mirrors the track’s intensity as it captures a man’s descent into madness.

“The Information Age has birthed the attention economy, an industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars anchored in keeping eyeballs firmly glued to screens, thus generating ad revenue. Every second spent clicking and scrolling through the trivial and/or sordid details of other people’s lives, people that you will most likely never meet- celebrities, politicians, influencers- is another dollar in some already obscenely wealthy tech bro’s wallet,” Randy Blythe shares about the themes behind the track.

“You are a product, and you are being sold in a marketplace you have no share in. The irony of you reading this some social media platform or music news aggregator site is not lost on me; nevertheless I hope this song might make you consider who and what you give your attention to. Fuck the clickbait, put down the phone, go live your life- it’s waiting for you out in what’s left of the real world.”

The arrival of “Parasocial Christ” coincides with the on-sale for Lamb of God’s Spring 2026 North American tour, featuring support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. Tickets and VIP packages are available now via Lamb-of-god.com/tour.

“We are beyond thrilled to announce the loudest, proudest, floor shakin’-est, earth quakin’-est, ear-splittin’-est, mosh pittin’-est, undiluted, undisputed HEAVIEST tour of the whole damn year,” Mark Morton said earlier this week as the band announced the trek. “Is this the largest collection of RIFFS ever assembled under one roof? It would seem so. Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. Do not miss this shit.”

Photo credit: Travis Shinn

Lamb of God is Randy Blythe (vocals), John Campbell (bass), Mark Morton (guitar), Willie Adler (guitar) and Art Cruz (drums).

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OFFAL FEST 2026: DEVOURMENT & REGURGITATION To Headline

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

UK exclusive performances from the brutal slamming death metallers Devourment and Ohio brutal death metal powerhouse Regurgitation, with their first ever UK show

New additions also include Immortal Suffering, Unbirth, Butcher ABC, Fecundation, Guttural Slug, Darkall Slaves, Kakothansy, Crepitation, Strangle Wire, Lymphoaedema, Ovulating Cadaver, Repulsed and Dissolving Entity

Offal Fest is taking place on 24-26 July 2026 at The Bread Shed, Manchester. Purchase tickets: Offal-Fest.com

Manchester, UK; 21 November 2025: Offal Fest, dedicated to the most extreme sounds in gore, grind, slam and brutal death metal, has secured two monumental UK-exclusive headlining performances and unveiled its (nearly) full 2026 line-up.

Brutal slamming death metal pioneers Devourment are confirmed to headline the Saturday night, bringing a UK-exclusive set to the Manchester stage. Joining them as the Sunday headliners, making their first-ever UK appearance for a special exclusive performance, are Ohio brutal death metal powerhouse, Regurgitation.

The all-star international roster is significantly bolstered by the addition of New York brutal death metal legends Immortal Suffering, who will be returning to the UK next year for an exclusive performance. Anyone who caught their incredible performance earlier this year already knows the sheer ferocity they bring to the stage.

Offal Fest continues its tradition of championing outstanding international extreme talent, welcoming a substantial wave of European and Asian heavy-hitters. This includes insane Italian talent with Unbirth and InverecundButcher ABC from Japan and Fecundation from Korea. Guttural Slug from Denmark will return after their crushing live debut at the first iteration of Offal Fest, and the international bill is rounded out by Darkall Slaves hailing from France and Kakothanasy from Switzerland, both performing a UK exclusive set.

Tickets: https://offal-fest.com/

The line-up is also packed with outstanding UK and Irish talent, including the “wobble-box superstars” Crepitation, who will be headlining the pre-show, alongside Irish acts StrangleWire and one-man gorenoise chaos Lymphoeadema. Completing the UK contingent are Ovulating CadaverRepulsed and Dissolving Entity, all adding to the ferocious three-day experience.

They join the previously announced mix of established and rising acts in the extreme metal scene. Scottish brutal death metal band Laceration, London-based brutal death metal band Twitch Of The Death Nerve, Czech brutal death metal band Epicardiectomy, Greek three-piece brutal death metallers Embryectomy, Glaswegian five-piece death metal band Scordatura, veteran US brutal death metal band Lividity, the long-awaited reunion of UK brutal death metal band Infected Disarray, Manchester newcomers Disgracing, who made their live debut at this year’s Offal and Manchester four-piece Brutal Death Metal band Coprocephalic Mutation will be returning to the fest in 2026.

Fans should note that while the full line-up is confirmed, there is one TBC spot at the bottom of the poster, with more information to be announced very soon on social channels; day splits will also be announced at a later date. 

Rancid Offal Promotions, the team behind Goremageddon and Offal Fest, said:We are excited to finally drop the full line-up for Offal! We knew we had to go absolutely huge this year, building on this year’s massive success. So, locking down Devourment for a UK exclusive and getting Regurgitation over for their first-ever UK gig is just insane. We’ve managed to pull in extreme talent from all over the world – Japan, Korea, Europe – alongside the best of the UK, Irish and local scenes. Get ready for three days of utter brutality next year in the new home of extreme metal; Manchester!

Offal Fest 2025 was a sold-out success. The event featured the likes of Foetal Juice, 357 Homicide, a UK exclusive performance by Skinless, who performed their album “Progression Towards Evil” in full, a UK exclusive set from Begging For Incest, exclusive co-headlining sets by Defeated Sanity and Wormed, as well as exclusive performances from Imperious Mortality, Plasma, Cerebral Effusion and 55Gore.

Offal Fest 2026 is taking place on 24-26 July 2026 at The Bread Shed in Manchester. Secure your entry via https://offal-fest.com/

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SAINTED SINNERS Releases New Studio Album, High On Fire, via ROAR | New Music Video “Lost In A Storm” Premiering Now

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock music, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , on November 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Hard Rock super-group SAINTED SINNERS have hit the scene with High On Fire, their brand new album now available through ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music! To celebrate the release in style, the band drops a music video for “Lost In A Storm; a slow-burning rocker with a blues edge, heavy shadows, and the kind of moody power that recalls the early era of Black Sabbath in a modern shape.

The video clip for “Lost In A Storm” is now premiering HERE

Order High On Fire now at: https://saintedsinners.rpm.link/hofPR

Guitarist Frank Pané comments“We are happy to finally share our 5th album High On fire with the Rock fans around the world. It‘s a testimony of our passion for the music that we love most and is in our blood. Sainted Sinners is a very heartfelt musical outlet for everybody in the band and we hope listeners can feel that fire, which after decades in the Rock‘n Roll buisness still burns high! We are high on fire!”

He adds“The lastest single “Lost In A Storm” shows our more darker & heavy side. Definitely inspired by one of our favourite bands Black Sabbath, but still keeping trademark Sainted Sinners elements like an intense use of the Hammond to add a different flavour and unexpectedly ending, which could turn into a improvised jam at our live shows. Curious? Have a listen and don‘t get lost in the storm.”

Rooted within the sound of the legendary acts of this genre, like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, UFO and others, yet also with influences from different styles, with their new offering High On FireSAINTED SINNERS once again prove that classic hard rock can feel timeless, energetic and inspiring for generations to come. 

The new record features the stellar line-up of Jack Meile (Tygers Of Pan Tang) on vocals, Frank Pané (Bonfire) on guitar, Ernesto Ghezzi (Gotthard) on keyboards, Samy Saemann (ex-Freedom Call) on bass, and Berci Hirleman on drums. Together they deliver a vibrant journey through 70s- and 80s-inspired heavy rock, full of soul-soaked vocals, groovy Hammond duels, intricate riffs, and a driving rhythm section.

High On Fire delivers a feeling of good time Rock’n’Roll vibes. Let‘s forget and escape from all the bad things in life and enjoy life to the fullest with freedom of expression and an overall positive attitude: 

“There are too many negative things happening all over the world right now, and you can’t ignore that. However, you always have to stay positive and firmly believe that calmer and better times will come again, and we hope to help our fans stay similarly positive with our music and continue to believe that everything will be okay”, says Pané.

You can also feel that power within the album artwork, created by Frank and Miram Kollbrunner. “For me, it reflects the power we try to convey to the listener with our music. Whether you’re a “saint” or a “sinner,” there’s a little bit of both in everyone. Life is also light and shadow. If you accept that for yourself, it gives you the freedom to enjoy life.”

High On Fire – track listing:
 01. Crown of Thorns
 02. Out of the Blue
 03. Night After Night
 04. Sunshine
 05. Empty Days of Wonder
 06. World’s on Fire
 07. Down in A Hole
 08. Hide in the Dark
 09. Sweet Sweet Addiction
 10. Lost in A Storm
 11. Who Are You (The Who cover, CD Bonus track)

SAINTED SINNERS live:
21.11.2025 Club GoIn D-Obergünzburg
22.11.2025 Habbels D-Schmallenberg
23.11.2025 Soundcheck One D-Waldbronn
27.11.2025 Lemmy‘s Bar D-Bad Friedrichshall
28.11.2025 KL17 D-Döbeln
29.11.2025 Rock Club D-Villingen
30.11.2025 Twin Bar CH-Triesen

SAINTED SINNERS online:
http://www.saintedsinners.com/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SaintedSinners
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/saintedsinners
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintedSinnersOfficial

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METAL CHURCH Returns With New Lineup | New Single And Music Video “F.A.F.O.” Released!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Metal Church press release:

Watch the new video at: https://youtu.be/X23RO0LjUk8
Stream or download at: https://lnk.to/MetalChurch

West Coast heavy metal veterans Metal Church return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding member and guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen.

Following the band’s recent tour and return from Australia, Metal Church found themselves at a crossroads. An unexpected spark reignited Kurdt’s creative drive, prompting him to reach out to the musicians who would ultimately shape the group’s next chapter. Their chemistry in the studio gave rise to the blistering new track “F.A.F.O.” – a song that immediately energized the band and inspired them to continue writing and recording. The new single was produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof and mixed/mastered by Zeuss at Planet Z.

Those sessions have now evolved into a brand-new Metal Church album, set for release in 2026 via Rat Pak Records. Additional details will be announced soon.

“After 45 years, the fact that we have new music coming in 2025 feels like a miracle. There was a time when I honestly didn’t think Metal Church would continue, but we’re back and this lineup is firing on all cylinders. I can’t tell you how excited I am to have a new single on the way; that alone makes this moment incredibly special. ‘F.A.F.O.’ is an aggressive thrasher, and I think the fans are really going to dig it, we certainly do. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be Metal Church,” explains Kurdt Vanderhoof.

Metal Church plan to tour extensively in 2026 and some festival dates have already been announced with more to come. All information on touring plans and links to tickets can be found at: https://www.metalchurchofficial.com

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 – Josefov, Czech – Brutal Assault Festival
Sat, Aug 8, 2026 – Kortrijik, Belgium – Alcatraz Festival
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 – Geiselwind, Germany – Keep It True Festival

With renewed energy, a legacy spanning over four decades, and a rapidly expanding worldwide fan base, Metal Church remains a driving force in modern heavy metal. Still pushing forward, still evolving and still unmistakably Metal Church.

PROFANE ELEGY Announces New Single “And Then We Are Gone” From Forthcoming Album Herezjarcha

Posted in Black Metal, doom metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Independent black metal band PROFANE ELEGY has released their newest single, “And Then We Are Gone,” a haunting and doom-oriented meditation on the fleeting nature of human existence. The track represents a notable shift for the band, featuring predominantly clean singing and a somber, crushing atmosphere.

Watch “And Then We Are Gone” HERE: https://youtu.be/lTZavztyIJw

“This song was a fun switch up for us in that it is mostly clean singing and very doom oriented,” the band explains. “It’s essentially a comment on how we’re here one minute and gone the next and the world keeps turning. All we do and build in life snuffed out in a second without warning or meaning, the tragedy of existence.”

“And Then We Are Gone” is the latest preview of the upcoming album Herezjarcha, set for release on January 30, 2026. Like their previous work, the album was created through a fully remote writing and recording process that has become central to the band’s identity.

Herezjarcha Track Listing: 

  1. “Exeunt Omnes” – 4:57
  2. “Haunted” – 3:31
  3. “The Accuser” – 5:23
  4. “As My Heart Turns to Ash” – 5:24
  5. “I AM” – 3:49
  6. “Immutable” – 4:13
  7. “And Then We Are Gone” – 4:02
  8. “Herezjarcha” – 5:57

PROFANE ELEGY began as a two-man recording project before expanding into a full four-piece and debuting live in late 2023. With members located across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the band relies on extensive file sharing and constant group communication to craft their music. This approach played a crucial role in bringing Herezjarcha to life.

With “And Then We Are Gone,” PROFANE ELEGY continues to refine their blend of bleak atmospheres, introspective themes, and evolving sonic textures, solidifying their place as a rising force in American black metal.

About PROFANE ELEGY

PROFANE ELEGY is a black metal band from Bangor, Pennsylvania, formed in late 2021 by guitarist J Gulick and vocalist Mikael L. Originally conceived as a two-man studio project, the band quickly evolved into a full lineup with the addition of bassist David G and drummer Sean M in 2023. What sets PROFANE ELEGY apart is their refusal to remain confined within genre boundaries, while rooted firmly in black metal, their sound incorporates elements of death, doom, and progressive metal, often enhanced by orchestral arrangements and clean vocals.

The band’s debut album When All Is Nothing (2023) was released independently and drew attention for its blend of atmospheric aggression and emotional vulnerability. The release earned praise for its ability to move fluidly between blistering speed and melancholic melody, with Doom Heart calling it “a massive Doom delight.” Following the album’s release, PROFANE ELEGY made their live debut and began performing across the northeastern United States, including a notable support slot for Dark Funeral in late 2024.

Lyrically, the band explores themes of nihilism, mortality, philosophy, and religious symbolism, often invoking figures like Satan not as dogmatic statements, but as metaphors in a broader spiritual and existential dialogue. Their work is poetic, introspective, and often challenges the listener to confront uncomfortable truths about life, death, and belief.

Their upcoming full-length album Herezjarcha, set for release in January 2026, represents the band’s most ambitious and expansive work to date. With a more dynamic sound, deeper orchestration, and a clear conceptual throughline, the record pushes their sonic and thematic boundaries further than ever before.

The album title, the Polish translation of the English word heresiarch (meaning arch-heretic), encapsulates the spirit of the band: rebellious, introspective, and unafraid to question the sacred.

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EMPEROR – Emperial Wrath North America 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 20, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Emperor Facebook:

With very special guests Blood Incantation.

Tickets for all shows in Canada and USA go on sale tomorrow, Friday November 21, 10am local time.

2026 North American Tour Dates:

March 27, 2026 – Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall
March 28, 2026 – Montreal, QC – M Telus
March 29, 2026 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
March 31, 2026 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Roxian
April 1, 2026 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
April 3, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
April 4, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
April 5, 2026 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
April 7, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
April 8, 2026 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
April 10, 2026 – Austin, TX – Radio East
April 12, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern