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RADIAN – Akron, Ohio Sludge Metal Crew Prepares To Launch East Coast US Fall Tour Supporting Third Album: Subterfuge

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 20, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

photos by Mike Burns

Akron, Ohio sludge metal crew RADIAN continues to slam audiences across the US in support of their third album, Subterfuge, and is preparing to launch their East Coast Fall tour in two weeks.

Following shows with The Obsessed, Acid Bath, Midnight, and an extensive Midwest US tour this Spring, RADIAN will kick off the new tour in Pittsburgh on November 2nd. The band will tour down the East Coast to perform at the Tampa Doom & Gloom Fest III alongside Novembers Doom, Age Of Ruin, Temple Of The Fuzz Witch, and dozens of others before playing their way back home, with the tour ending in Louisville on November 18th.

RADIAN Fall Tour:
11/02/2026 Poetry Lounge – Pittsburgh, PA
11/03/2026 John And Peter’s – New Hope, PA
11/05/2026 Lucky 13 – Brooklyn, NY
11/06/2026 Fleetwoods – Asheville, NC
11/07/2026 Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC
11/08/2026 Slim’s Downtown – Raleigh, NC
11/11/2026 Super Rad Arcade – Lynchburg, VA
11/12/2026 The Den – Winston Salem, NC
11/13/2026 Pizza Verdura Sincera – Atlanta, GA
11/14/2026 Tampa Doom & Gloom Fest @ Deviant Libation – Tampa, FL
11/15/2026 The Bark – Tallahassee, FL
11/17/2026 Frog Juice Boocherie – Knoxville, TN
11/18/2026 Mag Bar – Louisville, KY

Set in a reimagined, modern-day Egypt, one that never fell to Roman conquest, RADIAN’s Subterfuge tells the story of a man willing to do whatever it takes to protect his home, his people, and his culture from a cabal of overlords bent on erasure for personal gain. While rooted in a rewritten history, the album is riddled with comparisons to contemporary society: exploitation, manufactured collapse, and rebellion in the face of systems designed to consume rather than sustain.

Musically, Subterfuge showcases RADIAN at their most focused and unrelenting – beautifully oppressive, groove-laden sludge, sharpened by a narrative arc and delivered with the weight of lived experience. It is both a continuation of the group’s sonic identity and a declaration of renewal; a record that mirrors the band’s own journey, carrying their vision deeper into the underground with uncompromising force.

Subterfuge was recorded and engineered by Mike Burns, except for the bass which was recorded by Brian “BeZo” Zorich. The record was mixed by Sanford Parker at Hypercube (Voivod, Darkthrone, YOB), mastered by Collin Jordan at Boiler Room Mastering (Ministry, Eyehategod, Spirit Adrift), and completed with artwork by RADIAN with the art concept and layout by Derek Vaive.

Due to unfortunate circumstances outside of the band’s control, the physical release of Subterfuge (released digitally in March) will see its physical release independently via the band’s own El Burno Records as soon as they arrive from the pressing plant in the next couple of months.

photos by Mike Burns

Subterfuge is currently available digitally on Bandcamp HERE. Also watch the “Spiraling Ash” video HERE.

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https://www.facebook.com/RadianAkron

https://radianakron.bandcamp.com

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HELGRIND – British Thrash Metal Crew Sign With Time To Kill Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on October 19, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

British thrash metal crew HELGRIND have signed with Time To Kill Records for the release of their new album, Shadows of Souls.

Featuring ten new tracks, the record captures a band shaped by decades of experience both in the studio and on stages across the UK and Europe, delivering a focused, hard-hitting take on thrash metal. Its track-list alternates between high-speed assaults and more elaborate compositions, with a notably bleak atmosphere reflecting the troubled times we live in. Meticulous riff work and seasoned performances drive the album, drawing on the classic traditions of American and German thrash while injecting leaner, more direct passages with a punk-inspired edge.

Shadows of Souls marks the next chapter in a career that began in 2000 and has seen HELGRIND steadily build their reputation through releases and relentless touring.

Further details about the album, including its release date and first audio previews, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Biography:

Formed in the UK in 2000, HELGRIND emerged during a period when thrash metal was losing ground in the mainstream, developing an aggressive, punk-inflected take on the genre that helped them establish a loyal following across the British and European underground. After several years of live performances, the band released their debut album Denial in 2005, laying the foundations for a career built on relentless riffing, uncompromising energy and a strong connection with their audience.

The group continued to refine their sound with the Fallen Prophet EP in 2007 and the second full-length, Religious Persecution, in 2008, introducing melodic and clean guitar passages alongside their thrash metal foundations. Their third album, Inquisition, followed in 2010, while Insurrection, written in 2015, was eventually released in 2021 through Metal Rocka Records after a lengthy delay caused by label disagreements.

Extensive touring has remained central to HELGRIND‘s history, taking them across the UK and continental Europe through festival appearances and headline shows. Despite the interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a serious accident that required vocalist Paula Nelson to relearn how to walk, the band returned to the stage in 2022 and continued to build momentum.

In 2024, they recorded their fourth studio album, “Shadows of Souls”, a ten-track collection conceived as a fast, heavy and unrelenting statement. New material was road-tested in Germany, Austria and the UK in 2025 and 2026, as the band prepared for their next chapter.

Line-up:

Paula Nelson – Vocals
Simon James Ellis – Lead Guitar
Rob Stedman-Lloyd – Lead Guitar
Michael Worsley – Bass
Michael O’Neill – Drums

HELGRIND:

https://helgrinduk.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/helgrindmetal/

https://www.facebook.com/HelgrindUK/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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Out Now! QUEMASANTOS Unleash New Album: Stranded In Hell

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on October 18, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

QUEMASANTOS release their second full-length album, Stranded In Hell, released worldwide through Digmetalworld, with distribution by MVD Entertainment Group on October 9th, 2026. The eleven-song heavy/thrash metal concept album explores eleven different visions of Hell, united by an atmosphere of fear, temptation, isolation, and survival. Eleven guest guitarists from Chile, the United States, Brazil, and Colombia lend their voices to these musical chapters.

The songs are self-contained chapters connected by one central idea rather than a single storyline that must be heard in order. According to vocalist and lyricist Nelson “Sr. Díaz,” the different manifestations of Hell draw from dreams, literature, altered states of consciousness, religion, cinema, war and cosmic horror. Each chapter leaves listeners room to interpret its imagery through their own experiences.

The album combines classic heavy and thrash metal with cinematic textures and contrasting influences. Its visual character emerged naturally from the collaboration between Díaz’s narrative approach and Ignacio Orellana‘s background in video editing: Orellana often imagined scenes unfolding as he transformed the concepts into music, producing arrangements with the movement and atmosphere of a soundtrack.

Track Listing:​
1. One Foot In Hell (Juancho Gómez – Masacre, Colombia)
2. Burning The Black (Felipe Roa – Acaro, USA)
3. Succubus (Héctor Guzmán – Distraught, Chile)
4. Stalking Sharks (Marco Cusato, Chile)
5. Nameless (Joe Sims – Axemaster, USA)
6. Red Planet (Regisson Silva – Masterpiece, Brazil)
7. Vampire (Richard Pilnik, Chile)
8. The Oneironaut (Cristian Ira – Nimrod, Chile)
9. Under The Moonlight (Sebastián Osorio – Reigning, Chile)
10. Before The Law (Yanko Tolić – Massakre, Chile)
11. Lex Talionis (Enrique Zúñiga – Atomic Aggressor, Chile)

For the first time on a Quemasantos full-length, Orellana built the musical foundations by recording the drums, bass and guitars himself, leaving the guest guitar solos to eleven international collaborators. Each guitarist recorded remotely and sent performances to New York under shared technical specifications, allowing Orellana to integrate them through a consistent production, mixing and mastering process at Oily Sound Studios. Díaz provided vocals, the concept and lyrics, except for “Burning the Black,” written by Orellana.

“Burning the Black” is the album’s most personal chapter. Written from Orellana’s experience accompanying his wife Ximena Muñoz through her illness and coping with her death, it brings a deeply human perspective to the record’s otherwise fictional visions of Hell. The song connects the album’s dark storytelling with the realities of loss, resilience, and creating music during an extraordinarily difficult period.

Lyric Video: “One Foot In Hell” features guest guitarist Juancho Gómez of Masacre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03U1aPIF5Ls

Listen/Get the Album: https://quemasantos.bandcamp.com/album/stranded-in-hell

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/stranded-in-hell/6790892711

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7aMz3hrYIo5dt2ES7PHsAq

Physical CD: MVD Shop: https://mvdshop.com/products/quemasantos-stranded-in-hell-cd 

Digmetalworld Digipack: https://www.digmetalworld.com/product/stranded-in-hell-digipack

QUEMASANTOS:

Ignacio Orellana — Drums, Bass, Music, Production, Mixing & Mastering
Nelson “Sr. Díaz” — Vocals & Lyrics

Quemasantos is a New York-based heavy/thrash metal project with Chilean roots, combining traditional metal songwriting with concept-driven narratives and international collaborations. Their second full-length album, Stranded In Hell, expands the band’s creative direction through an interconnected eleven-song story, with each composition contributing to a broader musical and lyrical journey.

Guest Solo Guitarists:

Juancho Gómez — Masacre
Felipe Roa — Acaro
Héctor Guzmán — Distraught
Marco Cusato
Joe Sims — Axemaster
Regisson Silva — Masterpiece
Richard Pilnik
Cristian Ira — Nimrod
Sebastián Osorio — Reigning
Yanko Tolić — Massakre
Enrique Zúñiga — Atomic Aggressor

Vocals were recorded at Estudios Ultrasónico with Arturo Contreras and Estudios Attic with Marco Cusato.

The album was produced, mixed and mastered by Ignacio Orellana at Oily Sound Studios in New York.

More info:

https://quemasantos.com

​https://instagram.com/quemasantos1

​https://www.facebook.com/quemasantos

https://x.com/quemasantos1

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IRON MAIDEN Announces Run For Your Lives Tour – North America 2027

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 18, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Iron Maiden Facebook:

Iron Maiden announce a surprise third and final leg of the Run For Your Lives Tour for North America in 2027!

Following sold-out shows and rave reactions across Canada and the USA this year, the Run For Your Lives Tour will return for 16 more shows.

Special guests Bullet For My Valentine and The Raven Age will be joining Iron Maiden for the headline shows.

RUN FOR YOUR LIVES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2027:

APRIL
14 – Tacoma, WA
16 – Vancouver, BC (Canada)
18 – Portland, OR
20 – Wheatland, CA
22 – Chula Vista, CA
24 – San Bernardino, CA
26 – Phoenix, AZ
28 – Dallas, TX

MAY
01 – Tampa, FL
02 – West Palm Beach, FL
05 – Atlanta, GA
07 – Raleigh, NC
09 – Hartford, CT
11 – Belmont Park, NY
14 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*
16 – Ocean City, MD – Boardwalk Rock*

*Festivals – Iron Maiden only

Tickets for headline shows go on general sale Friday 23 October 2026. For festival onsales, please check their respective websites.

Steve comments, “As many of our fans know, Maiden were planning on taking a break from live performances in 2027, but we’ve been enjoying this last leg in the USA and Canada so much that we all had a chat and decided we should take the show to parts we missed, particularly the North West and South East. It just seems fair to our many fans there who have given us tremendous support for so many years. We can’t get everywhere but we can try!”

More information and IMFC presale details at https://www.ironmaiden.com/

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Canadian Modern Metal Band OSYRON Release Powerful New Single “Telos”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on October 17, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

[Photo Credit: Angela Ambrose]

Stream “Telos” here: https://osyron.rpm.link/TelosPR

Pre-sale: https://osyron.rpm.link/osyron

Canadian modern metal band OSYRON presents their new single offering, “Telos.” The track lands ahead of the self-titled, full length album, Osyron, scheduled for release on November 27, 2026, via Distortion Music Group (DMG) – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music.

On “Telos” OSYRON comment, 
“‘Telos’ is about recognizing that we’ve allowed external forces (society, institutions, manipulation, addiction, and manufactured desire) to dictate the course of our lives. After losing ourselves in those systems, we recognize the cyclical trap we find ourselves in and decide to reclaim our identity, agency, pride, and ultimately our own purpose. We are all human, trying to live the best we can under the circumstances and environments we are born into and, in turn, shape new and sometimes trying experiences and obstacles into learned lessons for ourselves throughout life. This song is the anthem to those who wish to break free, rise up, conquer their dreams and pursue their ultimate telos.”

Not only is “Telos” the opener of the forthcoming full length, it embodies the core ideas that run through Osyron‘s track list. Telos is the Greek concept of an ultimate purpose or end goal. In this song, and across the album, OSYRON examine what happens when identity and purpose are challenged, imposed upon or even stripped away – and what it takes to reclaim them. Juxtaposing ferociously rhythmic passages with powerful melodic intensity, “Telos” balances light and shade throughout the relentless musical arrangement.

Watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/d5e_JsCvf1Y

OSYRON is a Canadian modern metal band known for powerful lyrics, complex melodies, soaring clean vocals, and carefully placed contrasting vocal styles. Originally formed in 2012, the band currently features vocalist Reed Alton, guitarists Krzysztof Stalmach and Bobby Harley, bassist Tyler Corbett, and drummer Cody Anstey.

[Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design)]

Connect With OSYRON:
Official Website: https://www.osyron.com

Bandcamp: https://osyron.bandcamp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osyron

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osyronband

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bBK2zUbVtvkvbtVBjchFB

Source: C Squared Music

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RAM: “Against” Video From Swedish Heavy Metal Goliaths Now Playing – Album Of The Same Name Out Now On Metal Blade Records 

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on October 14, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Sanna Bäckström

Today, Swedish heavy metal goliaths RAM present their video for “Against,” the title track of their latest full-length, out now on Metal Blade Records.

The title track was written in a burst of inspiration, driven by a personal sense of facing overwhelming opposition; a David And Goliath scenario. This intense emotional energy fueled a rapid writing process, resulting in one of the album’s most direct and powerful statements.

Comments vocalist Oscar Carlquist, “‘Against’ is a real belter of a track, super old school. This is not your fresh 2026 MacBook metal; this is straight from the gutter. The lyrics are pure defiance, a tale about not backing down.”

Watch RAM’s “Against” video HERE.

Watch RAM’s previously released video for “Abattoir” HERE, “Ghost Emperor” HERE, and “Night Blade”HERE.

While RAM’s previously released The Throne Within full-length was defined by its spiritual and metaphysical themes, Against takes a more grounded approach, focusing on the experience of being pushed beyond reasonable limits and refusing to comply. The album captures that moment of resistance, “that fire of defiance, which ultimately defines its title and message,” as the band collectively states.

Musically, guitarists Harry Granroth and Martin Jonsson continue to favor bridge pickups, maintaining a sharp and aggressive tone. The equipment used on Against reflects a classic approach, contributing to a sound that feels both timeless and direct. Sonically, 

Against was conceived as a return to classic recording philosophies. Drawing inspiration from the early works of Dio, MSG, and Sweet, the goal was to create an honest and unpolished sound. In a music landscape increasingly divided into countless subgenres, the band positions itself deliberately outside of categorization.

One of the most noticeable aspects of Against is its concise songwriting. Where earlier work may have leaned toward complexity, this album embraces clarity and precision. This evolution reflects a broader maturation, with the Swedes recognizing that restraint and focus can be more impactful than technical display. 

Ultimately, Against stands as a statement of intent, a reaffirmation of identity and purpose. Or, as they put it themselves: “Fear the return of the Heavy Metal Tyranny!”

RAM’s Against full-length is out now on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

180g Black
Clear Lilac Marbled
Purple Melt (Ltd. 300)
Crystal Clear Blackdust (Ltd. 300)
Silver Black Splatter (Ltd. 250)

Preview/purchase Against at: metalblade.com/ram.

Against – Track Listing:

1. Obsession

2. Ghost Emperor

3. One Vs. All

4. Abattoir

5. Out of Control

6. Leaving

7. Against

8. Night Blade

9. Rising Again

10. 1984

11. The Final Hour

RAM Live:
12/04/2026 Spectrum – Murcia, ES
12/05/2026 Peter Rock – Valencia, ES
12/06/2026 Upload – Barcelona, ES
12/07/2026 Urban – Vitoria, ES
3/12-13/2027 Heavy Metal Thunder Fest – Pisek, CZ
4/08/2027 Don´t Panic – Essen, DE
5/20-22/2027 Iron Fest – Ohmbachsee, DE

RAM Recording Lineup:
Oscar Carlquist – vocals
Morgan Pettersson – drums
Harry Granroth – guitar
Martin Jonsson – guitar
Tobias Petterson – bass

RAM Live Lineup:
Oscar Carlquist – vocals
Morgan Pettersson – drums
Harry Granroth – guitar
Martin Jonsson – guitar
Desekrator – bass

https://ram-metal.com

https://www.facebook.com/RAMheavymetal

https://www.instagram.com/RAMheavymetal

https://www.metalblade.com

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DEMONESSA Return with New 2-Track Single Offering You “Taste Of Blood” for Halloween

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

Band photo by Kalle Salo

Finnish heavy metallers DEMONESSA are back with their brand new 2-song single ‘Taste Of Blood” (+ bonus track), coming just in time for Halloween, on October 31st!

“Taste of Blood” is a more horror-themed release for Halloween, featuring two brand-new songs that were written around the same time as the debut album Wild ‘N’ Loud. While they were ultimately left off the album, their darker similar themes made them a perfect fit for a new Halloween release. As a bonus track, there’s also a shortened version of the opening track of Wild ‘N’ Loud, “Till Death Do Us Part”, without the minute-long acoustic intro, so listeners can get to the meat of the song faster.

After Jones Tervas’ departure from the band, a man with steel calves, known as Jerry Iron, quickly decided to hop on the stool of heavy metal behind the drum kit and gave a thunderous performance that was mixed and mastered by an old familiar name, Aleksis Pelli at Mix Studio 1101, who also worked the magic on the debut album. The new drummer, new drums, new mics, and new recording space all came together wonderfully, providing an excellent next step for the sound the band is going for.

Artcover painted by S3nsku

The main parts of the new songs were once again written by guitarist John Creweholm, with input and ideas from the other band members. The singer S3nsku wrote the lyrics and came up with the vocal melodies.

To give the release a proper visual counterpart, and to show off the filmmaking skills, the release will be accompanied by a music video for the song “Taste of Blood”, which is inspired by old horror movies. Instead of just showing the band playing in the dark woods, there’s also a proper vampire-themed storyline about a vampire whose bloodlust ultimately becomes her downfall.

After attacking her victim in the woods, she becomes so lost in the ecstasy of the kill that she fails to notice the sun rising until it is too late. The story was written by John Creweholm, who also handled the main directing and editing duties, while S3nsku filmed the two beautiful actors, Fiona Fyhr and Sakari Mattila.

More on Demonessa:
Demonessa is a heavy metal band from Tampere, Finland, carving its path with pure power and attitude. Formed in 2019, the band combines the explosive force of 80’s heavy metal with the spectacle of glam metal creating an experience that must be witnessed live.

Line-up:
S3nsku – Vocals
John Creweholm – Guitars
Hugo M. Raze – Guitars
Peet von Rowanskerry – Bass
Jerry Iron – Drums

More information:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demonessaofficial

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VE0mtJfuhaipbhSp71OVt

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9M-icwvJgadP22iKvgvuRQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587941337019

Bandcamp: https://demonessa.bandcamp.com/

Source: Tarja Virmakari PR for DEMONESSA

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Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Announces Retirement, After 56 Years With Band

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

Above photo: Ian Hill of Judas Priest trading card (1991/Impel)

From Judas Priest Instagram:

It is with heavy hearts that we are sending out this personal message from our Ian….he has been the backbone of Judas Priest for so long and will be greatly missed by us all….we wish him well in his retirement and welcome Davey into the Priest Family….

“Hello everyone, for a long time now, when asked “how long can you continue” – I’ve always answered “until my performances suffer”….
I hate to say it, but that time has come.

For some years now, I’ve been struggling with the onset of the evil arthritis, which is now in an advanced state in my left shoulder and right hand, established in my right shoulder, and present in both knees. I’ve been fighting this with painkilling pills, gels, and recently with cortisone injections in my shoulder and hand.

Although, I was able to put bass lines to the songs for the new album, there were questions whether I’d be able to complete the recent European tour without incident, so we asked our good friend Davey Rimmer from Uriah Heep, and of course Elegant Weapons, to learn the set list to stand in for me if I had to pull out, which I did for the London show. This was due to me snapping a tendon in my left shoulder (as if I didn’t have enough problems with it!) just before the encores during the Brussels show two days before. This led to me not being able to lift my arm enough to reach the neck of my bass. So we had to call Davey to stand in for me, who put in an incredible performance at such short notice!

I’ve seen specialists, who suggest I might get away without surgery, but even if I don’t there’s no guarantee either way that I’ll have enough strength in my shoulder/arm to complete a whole stage show.

In view of all this, and the fact that I’ve neglected my family life for fifty seven years, I’ve decided to retire and spend the remaining years making up for it, and doing things with them before it involves one of ‘em pushing me around in a wheelchair.

The obvious choice for my replacement is Davey. He’s a great bassist, and a genuinely nice bloke who’ll fit the job perfectly, and I wish him the very best of luck!

There’s not a day goes by where I don’t give thanks for the incredible journey I’ve lived through, and it just remains for me to say that I love you all, and thank you for the life you’ve let me live.” X

IAN HILL

Thank you Ian Hill, for the Metal and memories!

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EMBRACE OF SOULS Unleashes “The Plague” A New Live Video For Concept Album Battle of the Dead – Out Now!

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

Italian epic/power metal band EMBRACE OF SOULS returns with a new official live video for “The Plague”, taken from their latest album The Battle Of The Dead, released on May 22nd, 2026, via Rockshots Records.

Watch “The Plague” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi7U2DgUh1g
Filmed and edited by: Simone “Morksar” D’Addazio

As the third track on the album, “The Plague” plays a central role in the story behind The Battle Of The Dead. Set in a medieval world divided into several kingdoms, the fantasy concept follows the spread of a mysterious plague that affects people’s souls, gradually pushing the continent towards a conflict between the living and the dead.

Captured during a live performance, the new video shows EMBRACE OF SOULS performing “The Plague” on stage, reflecting the direct and energetic approach of the band’s live shows, with keyboards played by Simone Fornasini.

Drawing from classic heavy and power metal of the ’80s and ’90s, as well as the epic and symphonic metal tradition of the early 2000s, “The Battle Of The Dead” combines melodic and theatrical elements with the contrast between Giacomo Rossi’s vocals and the operatic voice of Martina Mazzeo, playing a key role in the band’s sound.

The Battle Of The Dead was mixed and mastered by Alessio Garavello at Rogue Studios in London and features Morby (Domine) as a special guest vocalist on “The War”.

EMBRACE OF SOULS will return to the stage on October 24th, 2026, at Dedolor, performing alongside HEAVENFALL for the next Rockshots Night.

October 24th, 2026
ROCKSHOTS NIGHT
EMBRACE OF SOULS + HEAVENFALL
@ Dedolor

Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2290473428370267/

The band is expected to play live at these 2 shows:

Saturday 14th November @ Revolver Club in S.Donà di Piave with special guest: Arcana Opera – A.W. and opening act Lenity Lake

Sunday 29th November @ Druso Bergamo at the Malpaga Winter Night

Recommended for fans of Rhapsody of Fire, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Nightwish, The Battle Of The Dead was released on May 22nd, 2026, in digital format and digipak CD edition, and it’s available to be ordered at the following links:

CD DIGIPAK: https://rockshots.eu/products/embrace-of-souls-the-battle-of-the-dead-cd

Listen to the entire album The Battle Of The Dead here: https://lnk.to/O3GJCQ

OFFICIAL MERCH: https://embraceofsoulsband.bigcartel.com/

Track Listing:
1. The Battle Of The Dead
2. Eversun
3. The Plague
4. The Gathering
5. Spine
6. Who Can Save Us
7. Betrayal
8. The Dark Lord
9. The War (feat. Morby)
10. Sacrifice
11. Desolate Lands

Line-up:
Giacomo Rossi – Vocals
Martina Mazzeo – Vocals
Edward De Rosa – Guitars
Xavier Rota – Bass
Davide Baldelli – Keyboards
Michele Olmi – Drums

More info: ​
​​https://www.rockshots.eu​

​https://www.instagram.com/embraceofsouls/​

https://www.facebook.com/embraceofsoulsofficial/

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PROGPOWER USA Announces 2027 Lineup As Long-Time Co-Promoter Takes Helm

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

PROGPOWER USA will return to Atlanta, Georgia, September 9–11, 2027, ushering in a new chapter for one of North America’s longest-running and most distinctive progressive and power metal festivals.

Following the retirement of founder and longtime promoter Glenn Harveston, co-promoter Milton Mendonça will take the helm of PROGPOWER USA, carrying forward the festival and the community that has grown around it for more than two decades. 

The 2027 edition will move to a three-day format while retaining the identity and approach that have defined PROGPOWER USA throughout its history. The newly announced lineup features ELUVEITIE, WIND ROSE, NEVERMORE, H.E.A.T, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, LYNCH MOB, MASTERPLAN, METAL CHURCH, VISION DIVINE, TRIOSPHERE, EINAR SOLBERG, SILENT SKIES, IHLO, ROYAL SORROW, POWER PALADIN and ADVENT HORIZON, with one additional band remaining to be announced. 

For Mendonça, taking over the festival is deeply personal. He first attended PROGPOWER USA 24 years ago before eventually becoming part of the team himself.

“Twenty-four years ago, I attended ProgPower USA for the first time, and I remember what it felt like the moment I walked into the venue. It was a feeling of belonging. I decided then that this was the place I needed to be every year, and I would do whatever I could to attend. Years later, as a co-promoter, I started having first-time attendees come up to me and share that same feeling. To me, that says everything about the atmosphere of this festival and why it has endured for so long,” says Mendonça.

“ProgPower has been part of most of my life. I met some of my best friends there, and I know people who met their best friends, their spouse and people who first came as teenagers and now bring their kids. It’s the one weekend our community looks forward to every year. It means that much to a lot of people, and there was no way I could let that end.”

As PROGPOWER USA enters this next era, Mendonça says preserving what Harveston built remains his priority.

“The most important thing to me is honoring Glenn’s legacy. Other than scaling the festival down to three days, my goal is to keep everything the same. The blueprint stays. Regardless of who is at the helm, ProgPower USA will always be ProgPower USA. There is nothing else like it anywhere.”

Since its inception, PROGPOWER USA has built its reputation by bringing together internationally established acts, sought-after North American appearances and emerging artists from across the progressive and power metal worlds. Just as importantly, the festival has developed a community that extends far beyond the stage, with generations of attendees returning to Atlanta year after year.

PROGPOWER USA 2027 takes place September 9–11, 2027 at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia continuing the almost 3-decade tradition of the festival being hosted at Center Stage. 

For festival updates, ticket information and additional announcements, visit: https://progpowerusa.com/

Source: C Squared Music

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CARDINALS FOLLY Release Video for Title Track From Let The Posers Fall!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on October 4, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Finnish legends Cardinals Folly have released the official video for “Let The Posers Fall!” The song is the title track from the band’s forthcoming album on Cruz Del Sur Music.

Check out the video at: youtu.be/6UqxGyUyvHI

Marking a bold new chapter with the debut of a new guitarist, the album showcases a powerful shift toward traditional, riff-driven heavy metal songwriting while retaining the band’s signature heavy footprint. Lyrically, Let the Posers Fall! delves deep into the macabre, drawing grim inspiration from notorious serial killers (“I Am The Zodiac”), the cosmic horror literature of H.P. Lovecraft (“Providence”) and vintage cult horror/exploitation cinema (“New York Ripper”, “Hitch-Hike”).

The band issued the following defiant statement regarding the album:

“In a world where trends come and go and authenticity is drowning in depravity, Cardinals Folly still rides the cultist highway, declaring the downfall of posers until the end. The Stallions Are Burning!”

Let The Posers Fall! will be available on vinyl LP, CD, and digital formats via Cruz Del Sur Music on October 9 in Europe and November 6 in North America.

Track Listing:

1. House of the Lords (Intro)

2. Hitch-Hike

3. Let The Posers Fall!

4. New York Ripper [Video]

5. I Am The Zodiac

6. Luchador

7. Your Stallions Are Burning

8. Cultist Highway

9. Chiusura Invernale

10. Providence

Pre-order Let The Posers Fall!:

CD: https://tinyurl.com/6amjxjy8

LP: https://tinyurl.com/9twnbzj2

BC: cardinalsfolly.bandcamp.com/album/let-the-posers-fall

Photo Credit: Tomi Mäenpää

Line-Up:

Mikko “Count Karnstein” Kääriäinen – Bass / Vocals
Tuomo “Cosmic Doom” Kosonen – Guitar
Joni “Jonan the Barbarian” Takkunen – Drums

Credits:

Recorded and Mixed by Jani Snellman.
Mastered by Roland Rodas at Cavern of Echoes.
Cover art by Pedro Ruotsalainen.
Band logo by Sebastian Lindberg.
Organ in “Luchador” and “Cultist Highway” played by Jani Snellman.
Backing choir in “Cultist Highway” is Cardinals Folly.

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

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

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

Debut Album Pax Nocturna Out Now!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Album Recording Credits:

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

More info:

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

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

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

Photo by Travis Shinn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • No One Machine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WEBSHOP: https://tinyurl.com/bde8dcj5

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

More Info:

instagram.com/wotanbandofficial

Wotan on Facebook

facebook.com/cruzdelsurmusic

instagram.com/cruzdelsurmusic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More on METALITE:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Spotify

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

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

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

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

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

Stream both now on Spotify.

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

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

Track listing:

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

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

CALUS:

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

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

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

Photo by J Donovan Malley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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https://www.facebook.com/GhoulunaticsAsylum

https://www.instagram.com/ghoulofficial

https://www.tankcrimes.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HELLOWEEN: Spectacular World Tour Finale in São Paulo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reavis explains:

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

STREAM “ROSES”: 

https://ffm.mnrkheavy.com/roses

PRESAVE VICTIM 3: 

https://ffm.mnrkheavy.com/victim3

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

Victim 3 Track-list: 

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

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

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

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

A KILLER’S CONFESSION Tour Dates:

Purchase tickets HERE

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

About A KILLER’S CONFESSION:

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

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

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

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

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