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NECROCCULTUS – Mexican Death Metal Force Streams New Album: The Afterdeath Blackness

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 21, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Mexican death metal force NECROCCULTUS have made their upcoming full-length album The Afterdeath Blackness available for exclusive streaming in advance via Death Metal Promotion, offering listeners a complete immersion into their latest work ahead of its official release.

Set to be unleashed on April 24th, 2026, through Terror From Hell Records, the album stands as a powerful reaffirmation of the band’s unwavering dedication to pure and uncompromising death metal. Across its eight tracks, The Afterdeath Blackness delivers a carefully balanced blend of crushing riffs, intricate songwriting, and a dense, ritualistic atmosphere that reflects decades of underground commitment.

Stream the album at THIS LOCATION.

Proud standard-bearers of the purest and most solemn death metal tradition, NECROCCULTUS return with a record that both honors and revitalizes the genre’s roots. Forged through years of underground militancy and unwavering dedication to the death metal cause, the band channels its accumulated experience into an album that feels timeless yet fiercely alive. The Afterdeath Blackness stands as a statement of intent: death metal in its most essential, uncompromising form.

Track-list:

I. Intro (The Highest Sphere Of The Dead)
II. Slaughter Of Bestiality
III. Transition To The Tortuous Reign
IV. Unburied Hellish Presences
V. Dread Midnight Entities
VI. Multiform Devourer Of Souls
VII. Old Coffin Miasma
VIII. The Afterdeath Blackness

Across eight tracks, the album showcases everything that has defined NECROCCULTUS since their inception: massive riffs, carefully crafted songwriting and a dark atmosphere rooted in ritualistic heaviness. The compositions are elaborate without ever becoming self-indulgent, balancing complexity with raw impact and maintaining a natural flow that keeps the listener immersed from beginning to end. A constant sense of menace runs through the record, while a subtle veil of epic grandeur elevates the material beyond mere brutality.

Rather than chasing trends or modern gimmicks, NECROCCULTUS embrace the spirit of classic death metal, filtering it through decades of underground commitment and artistic growth. The result is an album that sounds both reverent and commanding, a work that speaks directly to devoted followers of the old ways while reaffirming the band’s place among today’s torchbearers of authentic death metal.

NECROCCULTUS was formed in 2003 as a five-piece band consisting of César (guitar), Omar (bass), Chago (guitar), Daniel (drums), and Isaías (growls). During the following three years, this original line-up recorded several releases, including the brutal full-length Encircling The Mysterious Necrorevelation (2005) for Sempiternal Productions (US), a 7” EP for Blood Harvest Records (Sweden), a three-way split CD with Sanctifier and Throneum on Warfuck Records (Colombia), and a split LP with Shub-Niggurath released by Iron Bonehead Productions (Germany).

In 2024, founding member Isaías H. reactivated NECROCCULTUS alongside a new line-up: Roel (guitar), Néstor (bass), Alex (guitar), Dante (drums), and Isaías (growls). After performing several live shows, the band entered the studio between July and October 2025 to record their new abominable full-length, The Afterdeath Blackness, featuring eight tracks of bestial, unholy death metal.

The Afterdeath Blackness was recorded, mixed and mastered at MAT Studio.
Vocals has been recorded at The Cave Home Studio, between July and October 2025.
Engineering by Alex Méndez
Music by NECROCCULTUS
Lyrics by Isaías H.
Keyboards session on tracks 1, 6 and 8 by Astarot
Cover artwork by Thomas (Necromaniac)
Layout by Lorenzo Santini
Executive Production by Terror From Hell Recs

Terror From Hell Records:

https://terrorfromhellrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.tfhrecords.com/terrorfromhell/

https://www.facebook.com/TerrorFromHellRecords/

HATEBREED – Summer Slaughter Tour Part I ~ July Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on April 18, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From HATEBREED Bandsintown:

Summer Slaughter Tour part 1 w/ Hatebreed, Devourment, Incantation (on select dates) & many more is on sale now & Hatebreed VIP M&G’s are available at https://bnds.us/5wwyae

02 – July – Reading, PA Reverb
03 – July – Virginia Beach, VA Elevation 27
05 – July – Worcester, MA The Palladium
07 – July – Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
08 – July – Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
09 – July – New Orleans, LA Tipitina’s
10 – July – Houston, TX House of Blues
11 – July – Austin, TX Emo’s
12 – July – Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom
14 – July – Denver, CO Summit Music Hall
15 – July – Omaha, NE The Admiral
19 – July – Saginaw, MI The Vault
21 – July – St. Louis, MO Pop’s Nightclub
22 – July – Fort Wayne, IN Piere’s Entertainment Center
23 – July – Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre
24 – July – Buffalo, NY Town Ballroom

INCANTATION – Announces Onward to Asia and Down Under 2026 Tour | Dates, Countries, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on April 18, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From INCANTATION Facebook:

Includes Appearances in China, Japan, Australia, India & More!

June 9 – June 28, 2026

US Death Metal Legends INCANTATION has officially announced the 2026 “Onward to Asia and Down Under” Tour!

The June 2026 three-week trek will take the group through East Asia, Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. This tour marks a major milestone in the band’s long-running career, featuring their first-ever appearances in China, India, and Turkey. The run is set to begin on June 9 in Tokyo, Japan, and includes stops in other major markets such as South Korea, Australia, and Singapore, before wrapping up with the debut shows in Bengaluru and Istanbul.

“Extremely pumped to be hitting Asia and Australia again!” says founding member John McEntee. “We have a powerful set of dark death metal ready for you. We’re hitting many spots we haven’t seen in years, and in some places, it will be our first time ever. Come out, hang with us, and show your support for some brutal grinding death metal!”

Tickets and venue information are available now through local promoters and INCANTATION’s official channels. More info at https://www.incantation.com/

Incantation Tour Dates:
09.06 | Tokyo, Japan – Holiday Shinjuku
10.06 | Osaka, Japan – Ruido
11.06 | Taipei, Taiwan – Jack Studio
12.06 | Shanghai, China – Cave Art Venue (First time in China)
13.06 | Tianjin, China – Pingpong Space
14.06 | Seoul, South Korea – JS Art Hall
16.06 | Sydney, Australia – Crowbar
17.06 | Melbourne, Australia – Northcote Social Club
18.06 | Singapore – Aliwal Arts Centre
19.06 | Bangkok, Thailand – Speakerbox
20.06 | Manila, Philippines – Mang Rudy’s
21.06 | TBA, Philippines – To Be Announced
26.06 | Bengaluru, India – The Humming Tree (First time in India)
27.06 | Dubai, UAE – To Be Announced
28.06 | Istanbul, Turkey – The Wall Saloon (First time in Turkey)

About Incantation:
Formed in 1989, Incantation is a pioneering force in the American death metal scene. Over a career spanning more than three decades, the band has released numerous influential studio albums and maintained a steady global touring presence, remaining dedicated to the underground extreme metal community.

PIG’S BLOOD Share New Track, “Standing in Depravity” ~ Destroying the Spirit Out On April 24th

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 17, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Bestial death horde PIG’S BLOOD have unleashed a new song off their forthcoming new album, Destroying the Spirit.

Stream the album opener, “Standing in Depravity” now at this location.

Destroying the Spirit is set for release on April 24 on digital, CD and vinyl (standard black and yellow/oxblood variants).

Pre-order links below:

www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop

www.ddmsuo.eu

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

PIG’S BLOOD are going scorched earth with their inaugural release under the Dark Descent Records banner. Destroying the Spiritsees the band reach a new level of relentless, blackened brutality. An unholy barrage of volcanic riffing and abyssal hostility, Destroying the Spirit is violence incarnate. 

Listen to the album’s first single, “Strikeforce of Isolate Will,” at: youtu.be/w9xeLa0ifG8?si=OemBEPkeyWAoPO12

Hailing from Milwaukee, PIG’S BLOOD have spent the last decade-plus unleashing their unrepentant strain of death metal upon the underground. While often grouped under the banner of war metal, their sound stretches far beyond any single label.

PIG’S BLOOD:
Bubba Nitz – Bass
Chris Ellis – Vocals
Brian Serzynski – Drums
Mike Gamm – Guitars
Paul Mirenda – Guitars

Drawing from the raw, militant fury of bands like Revenge and Blasphemy, PIG’S BLOOD fuses that chaotic savagery with a backbone indebted to early ’90s American legends such as Deicide, Order from Chaos, and Incantation.

The result is a malformed yet deliberate hybrid, bludgeoning battle hymns delivered with a sharp, serrated edge. Through sheer force and conviction, PIG’S BLOOD continue carving out their own brutal stronghold within the death metal underground.

Track list:
1. Standing in Depravity

2. Destroying the Spirit

3. Tartarean Infection

4. Power to Stop It

5. Rabid Dogs

6. Satanic Hammer of Justice

7. Aftermath

8. Commitment to Death

9. Ravenous Hellslaught

10. Strikeforce of Isolate Will

Stream more PIG’S BLOOD on SpotifyApple Music and Bandcamp.

facebook.com/commandmoreblood

instagram.com/pigs_blood

www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

ROTTEN TOMB: Chile’s Death Metal Force Announces New Album, Vestiges of Tortured Souls, on Nuclear Winter Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 17, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Chilean death metallers ROTTEN TOMB proudly announce the release of their third full-length album, Vestiges of Tortured Souls, set for June 6th, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records. The album will be available on LP, CD and cassette formats, further cementing the band’s commitment to the underground tradition.

The first single “Mortified” is now streaming HERE.

Formed in 2016 in Iquique, ROTTEN TOMB have steadily risen as one of the most compelling acts within the South American extreme metal scene, blending death metal with doom-laden atmospheres and occult undertones. Following the strong impact of Visions of a Dismal Fate (2022) and the equally praised The Relief of Death (2024), the band now returns with their most ambitious and fully realized work to date.

Vestiges of Tortured Souls stands as one of the most anticipated death metal releases of the year. On this new record, ROTTEN TOMB refine their sonic identity without sacrificing intensity or authenticity. The riffs are sharper and more cohesive, while the melodies take on a more prominent role, painting soundscapes that feel more sorrowful and evocative than ever before.

Without losing any of the crushing heaviness and sense of decay that defined their earlier material, the band now delivers songs with an immediate and lasting impact. Each track strikes a balance between overwhelming force and carefully crafted lead guitar work, resulting in compositions that are both memorable and devastating.

The album channels the oppressive weight of the genre’s darkest pioneers alongside a deeply mournful and introspective atmosphere, while still maintaining a distinct and personal voice. This duality allows ROTTEN TOMB to push their sound forward, achieving a level of songwriting maturity that marks a clear evolution from their previous efforts.

Vestiges of Tortured Souls represents a major step forward for ROTTEN TOMB, solidifying their position at the forefront of Chile’s increasingly renowned extreme metal scene and extending their reach far beyond national borders.

For fans of: Incantation, early Paradise Lost, Krypts

Track-list:

  1. Horror Manifestations
  2. Condemned Reality
  3. Lost Memories
  4. Waiting, Dying
  5. Mortified
  6. Mind of Chaos
  7. Here Lies Death
  8. Ancestral Preservation
  9. Human Pyre

Line-up:

Deathbringer – Guitar, vocals
C. – Guitar
A. Prophaner – Drums
Utukku – Bass

ROTTEN TOMB:

https://rottentomb.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/rottentombband/

Nuclear Winter Records:

https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/

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

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

JUNGLE ROT – Cruel Face Of War Releasing On May 15th, via Unique Leader Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 16, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Unique Leader Records Facebook:

Watch New video (Apocalyptic Dawn)
https://youtu.be/mCEf1kH6_6I

Out May 15th

Cruel Face Of War – Track List:

  1. Intro
  2. Apocalyptic Dawn
  3. Cruel Face of War
  4. Maniacal
  5. Suffer in Silence
  6. Radicalized
  7. Blade of Betrayal
  8. When the Elders Rise
  9. Horrors Vile (featuring David Ingram of Benediction)
  10. Legacy of the Damned
  11. Rot Riffs
  12. Hollow Husk

Dave Matrise (vocals, guitars) comments:

“Let’s start off by saying what an amazing accomplishment it is to hit 12 releases in my career. Never would I think I’d still be doing this 30+ years later. I guess be careful what you wish for. I’m very grateful to all of our fans that have supported us for so many years and for never giving up on us. To my bandmates for all of their hard work and dedication to me and JRot over all these years.

“‘Cruel Face Of War’ will not disappoint. It’s full of crushing grooves and violent hooks that will surely break anyone’s neck.”

Preorder now from our webstore – ORCD.CO/CRUELFACEOFWAR

GODLESS: Underground Chilean Death Metal Veterans Announce New Album Adversus Parousia on Nuclear Winter Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 14, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Chilean death metal cult icons GODLESS are set to unleash their highly anticipated new full-length, Adversus Parousia, on June 6th, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records. The album will be available on LP, CD, and cassette, marking the return of a band whose legacy in the underground has been quietly monumental since their formation.

The first single “Omega Omnipotens: Hosanna in Nullificatio” is now streaming HERE.

Since their inception in 1997, GODLESS have operated with an unwavering devotion to the darkest corners of death metal. Long before Chile’s scene garnered international attention, the band forged their path, crafting music of uncompromising intensity. Composed of seasoned veterans, GODLESS have always approached their work with meticulous care, and Adversus Parousia is the culmination of years of patient refinement.

The new album demonstrates a rigorous adherence to traditional death metal principles, yet its execution is anything but predictable. Every riff and atmospheric detail is carefully considered, resulting in a sound where weight and nuance coexist in perfect balance.

Tracks crawl and coil with a pitch-black intensity, yet subtle dynamics emerge, revealing layers of depth beneath the surface of the oppressive, obsidian-toned compositions. The music exudes a solemnity that only true masters of the craft can orchestrate, commanding attention with its ceremonial gravity.

Following a nine-year silence since their last EP, Omega Omnipotens, GODLESS return with a work that challenges both themselves and their listeners. Adversus Parousia embodies fidelity to the ethos of death metal, eschewing pretension for a direct confrontation with darkness and dissolution. The album fuses trance-like momentum, fervent aggression and an unwavering sense of transgression, producing an experience that is as merciless as it is mesmerizing.

With Adversus Parousia GODLESS reaffirm their position as architects of Chilean underground death metal, presenting a record that is simultaneously complete, refined and uncompromising. For those attuned to the gravest depths of the genre, this release promises a profound, immersive encounter with the essence of death metal at its most solemn and potent.

Witness the return of pure hostility.

For fans of: Immolation, Morbid Angel, Dead Congregation, Drawn And Quartered

Track-list:

  1. Ingenitus-Ekstasis
  2. Omega Omnipotens: Hosanna in Nullificatio
  3. Plaga Vobiscum (Et Cum Spiritu Tuo)
  4. Pneuma-Khaos
  5. Ekstasis-Cosmogravis
  6. Numenlagneia
  7. Ultraticum Infinita Omnium in Nihilum
  8. Et Verbum Nihil Factum Est

GODLESS:

https://godlesschile.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/GODLESSChile/

Nuclear Winter Records:

https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/

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

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

FLESHCRAWL Sign Worldwide Deal With Distortion Music Group (DMG) – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music ~ Unveil New Single And Video “Blood Dominion”

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

Photo Credit: Christian Sobeck

Stream/Watch “Blood Dominion” HERE! https://fleshcrawl.rpm.link/blood

Pre-Order/Pre-Save “Epitome of Carnage” HERE! https://fleshcrawl.rpm.link/epitomePR

The long-established German death metal ensemble FLESHCRAWL has signed a worldwide deal with Distortion Music Group (DMG)Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. The signing marks a new chapter as the band prepares to unveil their tenth studio album, Epitome of Carnage on June 12, 2026. FLESHCRAWL‘s obliterating new single “Blood Dominion” marks the first release under this collaboration, following a series of prior releases that saw select DMG roster artists issued via Reigning Phoenix Music.

On the single release, FLESHCRAWL comments: “Choosing ‘Blood Dominion’ as our first single is a statement. It is the ultimate teaser for what this album delivers: no mercy. It captures the very essence of FLESHCRAWL – fast, raw, and straight to the point. An uncompromising and pure reflection of what that band is about.” The band continue, “We didn’t want any long-winded intros or other stuff – we wanted to hit the ground running and go straight all in. From the second you put this on, you know exactly what’s coming: pure, rough chaos. That was always the plan.”

“Blood Dominion” is unforgiving in its brutal nature. Striking ferociously with untamable rhythms, thunderous percussion and bloodthirsty vocals, “Blood Dominion” offers a thrilling display of unrestrained intensity that makes a clear statement. 

Track Listing:
1. Blood Dominion 
2. Chapel of Guts 
3. Grave Messiah
4. Embers of Wrath
5. Committed to Suffer 
6. Reign Forever 
7. Chronicles of Bloodshed
8. Rebuilt from Flesh 
9. Orphan God 
10. Path of Thorns
11. Heralds of Death 
12. Of Fire and Flesh

The long-awaited Epitome of Carnage is constructed on the foundation of an expansive career. FLESHCRAWL remain devoted to the death metal genre despite having encountered loss and change along the way. As the tenth full-length release, the new album stands as testament to FLESHCRAWL‘s unwavering creativity and drive. Arriving seven years after 2019’s Into the Catacombs of Flesh, Epitome of Carnage reveals a renewed vigor and power that bleeds through the track list. 

Contained within Epitome of Carnage are twelve vicious onslaughts that showcase FLESHCRAWL‘s unimpeded speed and power. Materializing alongside demonstrations of inescapable heaviness, explosive riffs, and melodic touches amongst the shadows, they leave behind no survivors. 

Epitome of Carnage is set for release on June 12, 2026. Pre-order Epitome of Carnage here: https://fleshcrawl.rpm.link/epitomePR

FLESHCRAWL:
Bastian Herzog – Drums, Vocals
Manu Markowski – Bass
Apu Justin Reisch – Guitars
Christian Kalbrecht – Guitars
Borisz Sarafutgyinov – Vocals

FLESHCRAWL Online:
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Spotify
Apple Music

Source: C Squared Music

INGESTED Unleashes “Watch You Fold” Single Feat. John Gallagher Of Dying Fetus ~ Denigration Releases on May 8th via Metal Blade Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 4, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Daniel Rydings

Listen to & Watch INGESTED’s “Watch You Fold” (Feat. John Gallagher of Dying Fetus) HERE.

“Watch You Fold” is the latest single from UK technical death metal practitioners INGESTED. The track features guest vocals from John Gallagher of Dying Fetus and comes by way of the band’s Denigration full-length, set for release on May 8th, via Metal Blade Records.

For nearly two decades, Manchester’s INGESTED have stood as one of the UK’s most uncompromising forces in extreme metal. Champions of a sound that fuses precision brutality with increasingly dynamic songwriting, they’ve evolved from underground slam pioneers into a globally recognized, forward-driving powerhouse.

With Denigration, the band begins a bold new chapter, one defined by reinvention, sharpened purpose and the arrival of new voices at the helm.

At the core of this evolution remains founding members Sean Hynes (guitars, co-vocals) and Lyn Jeffs (drums), the creative backbone whose vision, chemistry, and relentless drive have powered INGESTED since day one. They are joined by guitarist Andrew Virrueta, who also contributes vocals to the album and bassist Thomas O’Malley completing a lineup that delivers the band’s most dynamic and commanding work to date.

In addition to John Gallagher of Dying Fetus, Denigration includes guest appearances by Damonteal Harris of PeelingFlesh on “Merciless Reflection,” Skyler Conder of Cell on “Dragged Apart,” and Kyle Medina of Bodysnatcher on “Dredge The Dark,” further amplifying the record’s scope and intensity.

Comments the band on the new single, “‘Watch You Fold’ is a character assassination in slow motion. Lyrically, it’s aimed at the kind of smug, greedy parasite who hides behind legacy and respectability while everyone around them suffocates. It’s about institutions and individuals who turned a once-respected space into a ‘fifty-year mockery,’ treating people like expendable fuel while they count the cash. The song is us standing in that claustrophobic room, calling out the lies, and promising that if you come for us, you’re actually coming for every single person we stand with.

Listen to INGESTED’s “Watch You Fold” (Feat. John Gallagher of Dying Fetus) HERE.

“The music is a deliberate nod to that mid-2000s Unique Leader school of blasting brutal death metal, fused with Sean’s melodic, brooding sense of atmosphere. It’s technical without showboating, relentless without losing groove, and built around riffs that feel like concrete.”

“Having John Gallagher from Dying Fetus on the track was about closing a circle, his gutturals are instantly recognizable and tie the whole thing back to the era that shaped our sense of heaviness. This is the sound of a once-revered statue being dragged off its plinth and smashed to dust.”

Produced by Nico Beninato at The Arch Studios in Southport, UK, Denigration captures INGESTED at their sharpest and most forward-thinking. The album’s visual identity is equally striking, featuring artwork by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design, whose detailed, eerie imagery reflects the record’s thematic depth and ferocious tone. 

Denigration will be released digitally, on CD, and on vinyl in the following color variants:

Monopile Electric Blue Smoke (US)
Hot Pink + Purple Smoke (US)
Red Marbled (EU – Ltd. 500)
Purple w/ Red + White Highlights (EU – Ltd. 300)
Clear Turquoise Blue w/ Red + Neonpink Splatter (EU – Ltd. 300)
Hot Pink w/ Purple Amoeba (Band UK Exclusive – Ltd. 300)

Find preorders at metalblade.com/ingested and the INGESTED webpage at ingested.co.uk.

Denigration Track Listing:

1. Dragged Apart (Feat. Skyler Conder of Cell)

2. Merciless Reflection (Feat. Damonteal Harris of PeelingFlesh)

3. Watch You Fold (Feat. John Gallagher of Dying Fetus)

4. Stitch By Stitch

5. We Are All Inherently Evil

6. Dredge The Dark (Feat. Kyle Medina or Bodysnatcher)

7. Oaths Betrayed

8. Beaten Beyond the Veil

9. Steel Toe Truth

10. Cold Sun

In conjunction with the release of DenigrationINGESTED will return to the US as part of the Chaos & Carnage Tour alongside Thy Art Is Murder, BodysnatcherCarnifex200 Stab Wounds, Gates To Hell, and Bodybox. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.

INGESTED: Chaos & Carnage Tour w/ Thy Art Is Murder, Bodysnatcher, Carnifex, 200 Stab Wounds, Gates To Hell, Bodybox:

5/02/2026 The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ
5/03/2026 El Rey Theater – Albuquerque, NM
5/05/2026 Vibes Event Center – San Antonio, TX
5/06/2026 House Of Blues – Houston, TX
5/08/2026 Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN
5/12/2026 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
5/13/2026 Nevermore Hall – Baltimore, MD
5/15/2026 Reverb – Reading, PA
5/17/2026 The Brooklyn Monarch – Brooklyn, NY
5/19/2026 Ramova Theatre – Chicago, IL
5/20/2026 Val Air Ballroom – Des Moines, IA
5/22/2026 Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
5/23/2026 The Rockwell – Salt Lake City, UT
5/24/2026 Treefort Music Hall – Boise, ID
5/26/2026 Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA
5/27/2026 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
5/29/2026 UC Theatre – Berkeley, CA
5/30/2026 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
5/31/2026 House Of Blues – Las Vegas, NV

INGESTED:
Sean Hynes – vocals, guitars
Andrew Virrueta – vocals, guitars
Thomas O’Malley – bass
Lyn Jeffs – drums

https://www.ingested.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/ingesteduk

https://www.youtube.com/user/IngestedTV

https://www.metalblade.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

NECROT Signs To Metal Blade Records ~ Band To Appear On Decibel Magazine Tour 2026

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on March 31, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Chris Johnston

Oakland death metal trio, NECROT, has officially joined the Metal Blade Records roster, marking a powerful new chapter for one of the underground’s most distinguished death metal bands! The signing coincides with NECROT’s upcoming appearance on the 2026 edition of the Decibel Magazine Tour.

The band comments, “It is extremely exciting to announce that NECROT has signed with Metal Blade Records! We’ve been a band for 15 years making death metal the way we want to and Metal Blade has been here for almost 45 years supporting extreme metal bands from all over the world. We feel confident that this new chapter will be great for us and we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on for our next album! We are looking forward to seeing you guys on our upcoming tour, 30 dates across the US and Canada… and of course, stay tuned for more announcements from NECROT and Metal Blade!”

NECROT will take part in the 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour, joining technical death metal pioneers Cryptopsy, Italy’s brutal death conjurors, Fulci, and new death/grinders, Blood Monolith, for a devastating run across North America. The journey includes several NECROT headlining dates scattered throughout.

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

NECROT Live:
4/23/2026 Backstage Bar & Billiards – Las Vegas, NV *
4/24/2026 InsideOut – Albuquerque, NM *
4/25/2026 89th St. – Oklahoma City, OK *
4/26/2026 The Hi Tone – Memphis, TN *
4/27/2026 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN *
4/28/2026 Ace Of Cups – Columbus, OH *
4/29/2026 Capital City Music Hall – Harrisburg, PA *

Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 w/ Cryptopsy, Fulci, Blood Monolith:
4/30/2026 Palladium Upstairs – Worcester, MA
5/01/2026 Brooklyn Monarch – Brooklyn, NY
5/02/2026 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
5/03/2026 Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest – Philadelphia, PA
5/05/2026 Masquerade (Hell) – Atlanta, GA
5/07/2026 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX
5/08/2026 The Studio – Dallas, TX
5/09/2026 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
5/12/2026 The Regent – Los Angeles, CA
5/13/2026 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
5/14/2026 Cornerstone – Berkeley, CA
5/16/2026 Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR
5/17/2026 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
5/19/2026 Ace’s High Saloon – Salt Lake City, UT *
5/20/2026 Oriental Theater – Denver, CO
5/22/2026 Fine Line Music Café – Minneapolis, MN
5/23/2026 Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
5/24/2026 Crofoot Ballroom – Detroit, MI
5/25/2026 The Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH
5/26/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA
5/27/2026 Lee’s Place – Toronto, ON
5/28/2026 Fairmount Theatre – Montreal, QC
5/29/2026 Geno’s – Portland, ME *

NECROT Into The Labyrinth Tour 2026 Headlining Dates

European Festival Dates:
7/01 – 05/2026 Obscene Extreme Festival – Trutnov, CZ
8/06 – 08/2026 Sonic Blast Festival – Vila Praia de Âncora, PE
8/13 – 15/2026 Frantic Fest – Francavilla al Mare, IT
8/15/2026 Dynamo MetalFest – Eindhoven, NL

Formed in 2011 in Oakland, California, NECROT features former members of Bay Area acts Acephalix, Vastum, and Saviours. The band’s debut LP, Blood Offerings, reached #29 on the Billboard Hard Rock chart and #4 on Decibel Magazine’s Top 40 Albums of 2017.

The band’s most recent studio output, 2024’s Lifeless Birth, continues their ascent to the forefront of American aural extremity, pushing the boundaries of style and continuing to recast metal in their image. Lifeless Birth earned the #3 spot on Billboard’s Top New Artist chart upon its first week of release. Elsewhere, the record took the #4 position on the Current Hard Music Albums chart, #6 on the Independent Record Label chart, and more.

Recorded with Grammy winning producer Greg Wilkinson, who has helmed all three NECROT albums and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, Lifeless Birth pivots fluidly between technical intricacy, progressive poise, and all-out brutality.

NECROT has toured the world with such acts as Cannibal Corpse, Carcass, Municipal Waste, and many more, solidifying their place in the modern metal scene.

NECROT:
Luca Indrio – vocals, bass
Chad Gailey – drums
Sonny Reinhardt – guitars

https://www.necrot.com

https://www.facebook.com/cyclesofpain

https://www.instagram.com/necrot_official

https://necrot.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.metalblade.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

Death Metal Horde, FUNEBRARUM, Announces New Album, Beckoning The Void Of Eternal Silence, out May 29th | Stream First Single, “Anhela Odor Mortuorum (The Adepts)”

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

New Jersey death metal stalwarts FUNEBRARUM have announced their long-awaited third full-length album, Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence, set for release on May 29th via Pulverised Records.

Marking the band’s first new material in seven years, the record sees the revered underground outfit return with their most fully realized and crushing work to date, reaffirming their status as torchbearers of classic, doom-laden death metal steeped in the spirit of the late ’80s and early ’90s.

Commenting on the record the band states: 

“We, Funebrarum are stoked to be sharing our third offering, ‘Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence’ with the world. We are proud of the work overall and the final result. We look forward to desecrating stages worldwide with the new material.”

Formed in 1999, FUNEBRARUM built a devoted following through their acclaimed releases Beneath the Columns of Abandoned Gods and The Sleep of Morbid Dreams, later resurfacing in 2015 with a revitalized lineup and the Exhumation of the Ancient EP. After years of writing across continents and a pandemic-era hiatus, the band now return with Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence, recorded between Portland, OR and Edison, NJ with engineer Steven Di Acutis, delivering their signature cavernous sound at its most ominous.

Today, the gruesome five-piece unveils the first taste of the record with the single “Anhela Odor Mortuorum (The Adepts),” a suffocating descent into morbid atmosphere, heaving riffs, and sepulchral intensity that signals FUNEBRARUM’s triumphant return.

Adding about the song they say:

“‘Anhela Odor Mortuorum (The Adepts)’ is a track we completed while on tour in Mexico several years ago. The song was written, mostly, by our bassist, Winslow. It is a great track that we enjoy playing live. It outlines the ancient journey of an occultist deep in connection to and in contemplation of, the shadowed mysteries.” 

StreamAnhela Odor Mortuorum (The Adepts)”:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/funebrarum/anhela-odor-mortuorum-the-adepts-2?ref=release

Album pre-orders will be available soon at: www.funebrarum.com

Beckoning The Void of Eternal Silence – Track List:

1. The Arrival (Intro)
2. Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence
3. Sa Nagba Amāru
4. Through the Barren Halls of Grieving Emptiness
5. Into Dark Domains
6. Ancestral Manor (Intro)
7. Anhela Odor Mortuorum (The Adepts)
8. From Rotting Burial Shrouds
9. Turning the Stones of Torment
10. The Whispering Cathedral 
11. Epilogue

About FUNEBRARUM

Funebrarum is an American death metal band formed in Clifton, New Jersey, in April 1999 by underground veterans, vocalist Daryl Kahan (Citizens Arrest, formerly of Assück and Born Against), guitarist Nick Orlando (Evoken), drummer Dario Derna (Evoken, Infester), and bassist David Wagner (Evoken).

Renowned for their dark, crushing sound blending classic American death metal with late ’80s and early ’90s European influences, the band released their debut full-length, Beneath the Columns of Abandoned Gods, in 2001 via Necroharmonic Productions to widespread underground acclaim.

Lineup changes followed, with Alex Bouks (Immolation) and Shawn Eldridge joining for live activity. Their 2009 sophomore album, The Sleep of Morbid Dreams, released by Cyclone Empire, further cemented Funebrarum’s reputation as masters of old school death metal, leading to successful European tours and festival appearances before another period of reduced activity as members pursued other projects.

The band resurfaced in 2015 when Kahan joined forces with guitarist Samuel Osborne, assembling a new lineup featuring Charles Koryn, Kyle Winslow, and Phil Tougas. This incarnation released the internationally praised Exhumation of the Ancient EP in 2016 and toured Europe with acts such as Interment and Undergang.

Writing continued across North America and Europe, culminating in 2019’s third full-length, Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence, recorded between Portland, Oregon and Edison, New Jersey with engineer Steven Di Acutis and guest leads from Patrik Fernlund (Gorement).

After a pandemic-era hiatus, the album is scheduled for release in May 2026 via Pulverised Records, preceded by an April split 7” with Pestigore. Funebrarum will mark their return to the stage at Killtown Deathfest in Copenhagen in September 2026, followed by additional European touring.

Follow FUNEBRARUM:
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FULCI: Italian Death Metal Crew to Release Risorsero Dalla Tomba E Fu… L’apocalisse! Film Score

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, horror, horror movies, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nu metal with tags , , , , , , , on March 24, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

photo by Lifeless One

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Vinyl Maxi-Single To Be Released May 1st On 20 Buck Spin + Decibel Magazine Tour Nears

Stream FULCI’s Risorsero Dalla Tomba E Fu… L’apocalisse! HERE.

Coming on the heels of the band’s most successful LP, 2024’s Duck Face KillingsFULCI return with a special 12” maxi-single serving as the soundtrack to the short film Risorsero dalla Tomba e Fu… L’Apocalisse! (“They Rose From the Tomb and It Was… The Apocalypse!”).

Created in collaboration with director Domenico Montixi, the 30-minute film merges paranormal horror with Spaghetti Western atmosphere, drawing direct inspiration from Lucio Fulci’s City Of The Living Dead and Four Of The Apocalypse. The film is set to begin its international festival run soon, with a trailer premiering at FULCICON 2 in Milan, the event organized by the band FULCI to celebrate Lucio Fulci and Italian genre cinema.

photo by Alec Basse

The maxi-single features a suite of new FULCI compositions that drift between eerie, cinematic soundscapes evoking the Lovecraftian aura of Fulci’s films, and the band’s signature gore-giallo death metal.

It also includes a special cover of Fabio Frizzi’s “Apoteosi Del Mistero” from City Of The Living Dead. Risorsero dalla Tomba e Fu… L’Apocalisse! further expands the band’s cinematic universe where extreme music and cult horror collide, serving as a uniquely atmospheric release bridging Duck Face Killings, the band’s relentless touring schedule, and the eventual arrival of their fifth full-length album.

Produced by FULCI, recorded at Spvn, mixed and mastered by Stefano Santi, and completed with cover art by Lucas Ruggieri, title card by Caterina Solinas, and layout/design by ascionemagro, the record features guest vocals on “Apoteosi Del Mistero” by Nate Garrett (Spirit Adrift, Neon Nightmare). This is a must-hear release for fans of Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, Merauder, Suffocation, Madball, Goblin, Fabio Frizzi, and Slayer.

FULCI’s Risorsero dalla Tomba e Fu… L’Apocalisse! is now streaming everywhere including YouTube HERE and Bandcamp HERE.

Risorsero dalla Tomba e Fu… L’Apocalisse! will be released as a one-sided 12” vinyl maxi-single on May 1st. Preorder options can be found at the 20 Buck Spin webshop HERE and Bandcamp HERE.

Risorsero Dalla Tomba E Fu… L’apocalisse! Track Listing:

  1. Risorsero dDlla Tomba e Fu… L’apocalisse!
  2. Paura che Uccide
  3. Apoteosi Del Mistero

FULCI is also preparing to return to North America as part of this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour, joining Necrot, Blood Monolith, and headliners Cryptopsy performing their seminal None So Vile album in its entirety. The tour runs from April 30th to May 28th.

FULCI Live:

The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 w/ Cryptopsy, Necrot, Blood Monolith [tickets/info]:

4/30/2026 Palladium Upstairs – Worcester, MA
5/01/2026 Brooklyn Monarch – Brooklyn, NY
5/02/2026 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
5/03/2026 Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest – Philadelphia, PA
5/05/2026 Masquerade (Hell) – Atlanta, GA
5/07/2026 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX
5/08/2026 The Studio – Dallas, TX
5/09/2026 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
5/12/2026 The Regent – Los Angeles, CA
5/13/2026 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
5/14/2026 Cornerstone – Berkeley, CA
5/16/2026 Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR
5/17/2026 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
5/20/2026 Oriental Theater – Denver, CO
5/22/2026 Fine Line Music Café – Minneapolis, MN
5/23/2026 Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
5/24/2026 Crofoot Ballroom – Detroit, MI
5/25/2026 The Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH
5/26/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA
5/27/2026 Lee’s Place – Toronto, ON
5/28/2026 Fairmount Theatre – Montreal, QC

FULCI:
Jason Dahlke – vocals
Fiore Stravino – vocals
Klem Diglio – bass
Edo Nicoloso – drums
Dom Diego – lead guitar, synth
Ando Ferraiuolo – acoustic and rhythm guitar

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https://fulcicult.bandcamp.com

https://twitter.com/fulcicult

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TAMPA DEATH FEST – Announces Band Submissions For 2026 Lineup

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Celebrating eight years of showcasing some of the most debaucherous and brutal extreme metal to roll through the state of Florida, Tampa Death Fest returns for two nights of uncompromising extreme metal on September 5th and 6th, at the legendary Brass Mug in Tampa Bay, Florida.

The festival has announced it’s accepting band submissions to fill remaining slots for its 2026 lineup. Bands interested in performing at Tampa Death Fest are encouraged to submit their materials before the April 1st deadlineTDF welcomes extreme-metal acts of all styles and origins, with a commitment to curating a lineup that reflects the genre’s depth, diversity, and global reach.

Bands can apply their EPK at: tampabaymetalscene.booking@yahoo.com

Since launching in 2019, Tampa Death Fest has cemented itself as a cornerstone of the underground extreme‑metal community. Rooted in the city widely hailed as the Death Metal Capital of the World, TDF continues to unite bands, fans and local businesses under its guiding mantra: “Strength Through Unity, Unity Through Metal.”

Each year, TDF showcases a diverse roster of international, national, and regional acts, offering a platform for rising underground talent to share the stage with established legends. Past editions of TDF have hosted such notable acts as Satan, Venom, Inc, Ringworm, Diabolic, Leishmaniasis (Colombia), Repulsive Vision (UK), Massacre, Atheist, GraveHuffer, Blasphemation, Carpathian Funeral, Kill The Imposter, Sadistic Vision, Nibiru, Merciless Scum, Quiescent Mantis, MRSA, Pantheon, and more.

With an ever‑growing international presence, Tampa Death Fest continues to strengthen connections across Florida and beyond, fostering a spirit of collaboration and community engagement within the metal scene.

About Tampa Death Fest:
Founded in 2019, Tampa Death Fest has grown into a premier event within the extreme metal world. The festival’s mission is to uplift artists, unite fans, and celebrate the culture of heavy music through a shared passion for brutality, creativity, and community.

More Info:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577052471967

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JUNGLE ROT – New Studio Album, Cruel Face Of War, Releases on May 15th

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey


JUNGLE ROT Cruel Face Of War – Out May 15th

From Unique Leader Records Facebook:

New single “Apocalyptic Dawn” streaming everywhere now!

  1. Intro
  2. Apocalyptic Dawn
  3. Cruel Face of War
  4. Maniacal
  5. Suffer in Silence
  6. Radicalized
  7. Blade of Betrayal
  8. When the Elders Rise
  9. Horrors Vile (featuring David Ingram of Benediction)
  10. Legacy of the Damned
  11. Rot Riffs
  12. Hollow Husk

Dave Matrise (vocals, guitars) comments:

“Let’s start off by saying what an amazing accomplishment it is to hit 12 releases in my career. Never would I think I’d still be doing this 30+ years later. I guess be careful what you wish for. I’m very grateful to all of our fans that have supported us for so many years and for never giving up on us. To my bandmates for all of their hard work and dedication to me and JRot over all these years.

‘Cruel Face Of War’ will not disappoint. It’s full of crushing grooves and violent hooks that will surely break anyone’s neck.”

Preorder now from our webstore – https://rowstore.uniqueleader.com/artist/jungle-rot/

CHRONIC HATE: Italian Death Metallers Sign With Time To Kill Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on March 15, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Time To Kill Records is proud to announce the signing of Italian death metallers CHRONIC HATE, who will release their highly anticipated new album, Defeating The Oblivion Of Life, through the label.

Born from a band seasoned by over two decades of experience, the album clearly draws inspiration from the classic ‘90s death metal sound, with a nod to bands like Monstrosity and early Sinister, while updating these influences just enough to create a record that goes beyond mere homage. The songs are built around intricate, well-constructed riffs, impressive technical skill without descending into empty showmanship, and a subtle atmospheric layer that occasionally hints at blackened currents.

Defeating The Oblivion Of Life inaugurates a significant new chapter for CHRONIC HATE. The album thrusts listeners into the extreme spirals of death metal through a mature fusion of different influences and compositional approaches. Its sound is driven by a solid and devastating production, achieved in the tradition of the genre with 100% acoustic drums and real amplifiers.

Lyrically, the album is an act of rebellion against a world that seeks to condemn our lives to oblivion, submerging us in distractions and waste, reducing us to a dehumanized herd. The songs alternate between crude, direct verses and more intimate, lacerating, and personal passages, delivering undeniable emotional power and authenticity.

Formed in 2001 in Northeast Italy, CHRONIC HATE have built a strong presence in the European metal scene, performing alongside bands such as Obituary, Suffocation, Misery Index, Destruction, Hideous Divinity, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Pungent Stench, Disharmonic Orchestra, Severe Torture, Nero di Marte, Sadist, Impiety, Noctem, Tortharry, Doomas, and many more.

They have appeared at festivals including Tolminator Metalfest 2024 (Slovenia), Gothoom Fest 2023 (Slovakia), Morphing Fest 2023 (Czech Republic), Metaldays Fest 2015 (Slovenia), Eresia Metalfest 2019 (Italy), as well as several smaller events across Italy, Poland, Austria, Czech Republic and Slovenia.

Line-up:

Andrea – Vocals
Daniele – Guitars / Backing Vocals
Massimo – Guitars
Marco – Bass
Nicolas – Drums

CHRONIC HATE:

https://chronichate.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/chronichate_official/

https://www.facebook.com/chronichate

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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

Source: Deicide Facebook

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

Photo by Jack Webb

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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Source: EARSPLIT PR

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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youtube.com/@RELICDM

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Source: ClawHammer PR

FLESHGOD – APOCALYPSE Announce North American Headline Dates 

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 6, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Italy’s FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE are preparing to shroud stages across North America in their haunting, symphonic-infused death metal and have unveiled a series of headline dates for this spring. This follows the announcement that the band will be joining AVATAR on their “Don’t Go in the Forest 2026” tour with guests FROZEN SOUL

The band comments, “Could we come to North America and completely forget Dallas (TX), St. Louis (MO), Albany (NY), or let our Canadian friends in Montreal (QC) down? Of course we could not! That’s why we have added four exclusive headlining shows alongside the massive spring trek supporting Avatar this April and May. Expect a longer setlist, a bigger production, and some extra surprises! Our Texan friends FROZEN SOUL will be joining us for these dates, so you know exactly what to do. See you there folks!”

2026 Headline Dates:
4/21 – Dallas, TX – Granada*
4/27 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
5/17 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
5/18 – Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre

* no FROZEN SOUL

Purchase tickets HERE.

2026 Tour Dates with AVATAR and FROZEN SOUL:
4/16 Sacramento, CA Channel 24
4/17 Los Angeles, CA Novo
4/19 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theater
4/20 Albuquerque, NM Revel
4/22 San Antonio, TX Aztec
4/23 Oklahoma City, OK Criterion
4/25 Omaha, NE Steelhouse Omaha
4/26 Des Moines, IA Val Air
4/28 Lawrence, KS Liberty Hall
4/29 Moline, IL The Rust Belt
4/30 Grand Rapids, MI GLC Live at 20 Monroe
5/1 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Club Stage
5/2 Fort Wayne, IN The Clyde
5/4 Huntsville, AL VBC Mars Music Hall
5/5 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
5/6 Knoxville, TN Mill & Mine
5/7 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
5/8 Daytona Beach, FL Welcome to Rockville
5/10 Raleigh, NC The Ritz
5/12 Richmond, VA The National
5/13 Philadelphia, PA Franklin Music Hall
5/14 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026
5/15 New York, NY Palladium Times Square
5/16 Buffalo, NY Buffalo Riverworks
5/19 Wallingford, CT The Dome
5/20 Hampton Beach, NH Hampton Beach Casino

Opera Track – Listing:
1. Ode to Art (De’ Sepolcri)
2. I Can Never Die
3. Pendulum
4. Bloodclock
5. At War With My Soul
6. Morphine Waltz
7. Matricide 8.21
8. Per Aspera Ad Astra
9. Till Death Do Us Part
10. Opera

Source: C Squared Music

JUNGLE ROT – Back To The Old School EU Tour 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on March 3, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Jungle Rot Facebook:

ATTENTION DEATHBANGERS!

Old School Death Metal is back in Europe!

JUNGLE ROT from the US will come back to Europe to celebrate the release of their new album out this spring 2026 with you guys!

Presented by WE-LIVE Agency, Deaf Forever, Unique Leader Records, metal.de

BACK TO THE OLD SCHOOL – EU Tour 2026

June (with KHNVM)

05.06.2026 Fri CZ Salvin Karpaty Festival*

06.06.2026 Sat NL Emmen Pitfest Festival*

07.06.2026 Sun DE Göttingen Musa

08.06.2026 Mon PL Bydgoszcz Over The Under Pub

09.06.2026 Tue LT Vilnius Narauti

10.06.2026 Wed LV Riga MCB Clubs

11.06.2026 Thu EE Tallin Paavli Kultuurvabrik

12.06.2026 Fri FI Turku Nirvana Fuusio

13.06.2026 Sat FI Tampere Varjobaari

14.06.2026 Sun FI Helsinki OnTheRocks

July (with RATS OF GOMORRAH)

03.07.2026 Fri CZ Trutnov Obscene Extreme Festival ***

04.07.2026 Sat AT Salzburg Rockhouse

05.07.2026 Sun AT Vienna Escape

06.07.2026 Mon RO Timisoara Nemesis Club

07.07.2026 Tue RO Bucarest Encore Club

08.07.2026 Wed RS Belgrade Zappa Barka

10.07.2026 Fri IT Val Resia eResia Festival

11.07.2026 Sat IT Erba Milano Centrale Rock Pup

12.07.2026 Sun FR Barberaz Brin de Zinc

13.07.2026 Mon CH Martigny SunsetBar

14.07.2026 Tue CH Basel Valhalla Bar

15.07.2026 Wed FR Lyon Rock n Eat

16.07.2026 Thu DE Weinheim Cafe Central

17.07.2026 Fri DE Bertingen RUDE Festival

18.07.2026 Sat DE Münster Tryptichon

August (with KHNVM)

01.08.2026 Sat DE Dortmund Deathfest***

02.08.2026 Sun BE Diest HellCafe

03.08.2026 Mon LU Esch Belval MK Bar

04.08.2026 Tue DE Stuttgart Schwarzer Keiler

05.08.2026 Wed DE Berlin Lido

06.08.2026 Thu DE Schwerin Club Zenith

07.08.2026 Fri DE Schlotheim Partysan Festival ***

08.08.2026 Sat BE Kortrijk Alcatraz Festival***

*** JUNGLE ROT ONLY!
WE – Live Agency
GHS Strings
Unique Leader Records