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

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

Metal Church press release:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Herezjarcha Track Listing: 

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

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

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

About PROFANE ELEGY

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

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

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

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

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

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Source: C Squared Music

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

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

From Emperor Facebook:

With very special guests Blood Incantation.

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

2026 North American Tour Dates:

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

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CORONER – Dissonance Over The West Tour 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Announced

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

From Coroner Facebook:

DISSONANCE OVER THE WEST

West Coast – it’s been a while, but we’re coming for you!

New Dissonance Theory material, the classics, and our friends in Heathen on board. Impact guaranteed.

Pre-sale starts tomorrow at 10am PST.

Tour presented by TKO / The Kirby Organization
Artwork & layout by Eye of SAROS

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INTERNAL BLEEDING Declares 2026 Tour Dates Including Northeast US Run | Co-Headlining UK/IE Tour With Party Cannon, EU Festivals

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

Seventh Album, Settle All Scores, Out Now On Maggot Stomp

INTERNAL BLEEDING, having just days ago stormed the Northeastern US on their three-day release weekend for their merciless new Settle All Scores LP, today announces a run of international tour dates for the first half of the new year.

From March 13th through 15th, INTERNAL BLEEDING will hit the Northeast US once again, playing Albany, Harrisburg, and Baltimore with support from Brick By Brick.

Just announced today, from April 23rd through May 1st, INTERNAL BLEEDING will co-headline across the UK and Ireland with Party Cannon on the UK/IE Vomitour 2026 – True Slam Edition, with shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, Dublin, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Exeter, Cardiff, Birmingham, and Southampton, followed by a set at Incineration Festival in London on May 2nd alongside Hypocrisy, Vreid, Tomb Mold, Blood Fire Death, Dragged Into Sunlight, and more.

INTERNAL BLEEDING will head back across the Atlantic in August to play Death Feast Open Air in Germany. Find tickets HERE and watch for additional dates to be posted shortly.

INTERNAL BLEEDING Tour Dates:
3/13/2026 Empire Live – Albany, NY #
3/14/2026 Capital Music Hall – Harrisburg, PA #
3/15/2026 Metro Baltimore – Baltimore, MD #
4/22/2026 The Grove – Newcastle, UK *
4/23/2026 Slay – Glasgow, UK *
4/24/2026 Grand Social – Dublin, IE *
4/25/2029 Rebellion – Manchester, UK *
4/26/2026 Key Club – Leeds, UK *
4/27/2026 Rescue Rooms – Nottingham, UK *
4/28/2026 Phoenix – Exeter, UK *
4/29/2026 Clwb Ifor Bach – Cardiff, UK *
4/30/2026 Asylum – Birmingham, UK *
5/01/2026 Papillon –, Southampton, UK *
5/02/2026 Incineration Festival – London, UK
8/20-22/2026 Death Feast Open Air – Andernach, DE

= W/ Brick By Brick

  • = UK/IE Vomitour 2026 – True Slam Edition w/ Party Cannon

For over thirty years, Long Island, New York’s undisputed kings of slam, INTERNAL BLEEDING, have been stabbed in the back, suffered through terrible tragedies, and experienced frustrating setbacks, yet, they have not let these challenges define them. The pent-up anger, frustration, and feelings of betrayal of the past three decades have been crystalized and synthesized into their seventh album, Settle All Scores. 

INTERNAL BLEEDING bulldozes everything in its path on these eight new tracks which are focused on those who have done the band wrong. It is a testament to the band’s resilience and strength in adversity. Prepare yourself; Settle All Scores is the most aggressive, slam-filled INTERNAL BLEEDING album to date.

INTERNAL BLEEDING’s Settle All Scores is out now on LP, CD, MC, and digitally through Maggot Stomp HERE.

INTERNAL BLEEDING – SETTLE ALL SCORES (Full Album) Maggot Stomp: https://youtu.be/7To0nechV8s

Produced by INTERNAL BLEEDING, re-amped and mixed by Taylor Young at The Pit Studio in Sunland, California (Nails, Xibalba, God’s Hate), and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (Obituary, Creeping Death, Vastum), the production on Settle All Scores is simply decimating.

The album is completed with cover art by Mark Richards (Heavy Hand Illustration, Tomb Gallery & Tattoo) and photography by Paul McNeill. Additionally, guest vocals are provided by Sherwood Webber of Skinless, Mikey Petroski of Never Ending Game, and former INTERNAL BLEEDING vocalists Joe Marchese, Jay Lowe, and Frank Rini.

https://settleallscores.com

https://internal-bleeding.com

https://www.facebook.com/InternalBleeding

https://www.instagram.com/internal_bleeding

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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From Healing to Creation: SAEKO is Back With the 2025 Remastered Edition of Her Debut Album, Above Heaven Below Heaven

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

Earlier this year, acclaimed Japanese metal vocalist and songwriter Saeko took a temporary step back from music to undergo major surgery. Now on a steady path to recovery, she is gradually returning to creative work and preparing to reintroduce her music to fans around the world.

While her long-anticipated mini-album, originally scheduled for release in 2025, has been postponed to early 2026, Saeko has released the 2025 Remastered Edition of her debut album Above Heaven Below Heaven, worldwide, on all digital platforms. The album was originally produced by Lars Ratz and Co-produced by Michael Ehré.

Listen to Above Heaven Below Heaven: https://bfan.link/saeko-above-heaven-below-heaven 

Due to the original multitrack recordings being unavailable, the remaster was carefully produced using the original CD source. Thanks to the expertise of V. Santura at Woodshed Studio (Germany), the new edition preserves the emotional core and sonic identity of the original while enhancing its overall balance and clarity.

Rather than a reconstruction or remix, this reissue offers listeners the chance to rediscover the work that launched Saeko’s international journey, a journey that saw her tour with Doro Pesch in 2004 and become the first Asian female artist to perform at Wacken Open Air in 2005.

Often hailed as a milestone for Japanese women in the global metal scene, Saeko’s debut album represents a unique cultural bridge between East and West, between deeply personal songwriting and the grandeur of European melodic power metal.

“It’s been over twenty years since I first recorded these songs,” Saeko shares.
“Back then, touring with Doro and standing on the Wacken stage as a Japanese woman felt almost impossible, yet it happened. Now, after all these years, I wanted listeners to reconnect with that starting point before hearing how far these songs have evolved.”

Now, two decades later, it stands again as a bridge between the past and the future, leading to the upcoming mini-album that will feature three newly re-recorded tracks from this original work.

SAEKO line-up:
Saeko Kitamae – Vocals
Guido Benedetti – Guitars
Alessandro Sala – Bass
Michael Ehre – Drums

SAEKO ON THE WEB:

https://saekometal.info

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

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Melodic Doom Outfit, ORCHID THRONE, Releases “Dreamworld” Single | Buried in Black Album Pre-Orders Open

Posted in doom metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Baltimore (MD) – One-man Melodic Doom Metal outfit, Orchid Throne, has released “Dreamworld,” the first single and epic opening track from forthcoming debut full-length, Buried in Black.

Stream “Dreamworld” at:

orchidthrone.bandcamp.com/track/dreamworld

open.spotify.com/track/39WQc6Eu28Lvrv5L3htZnE

music.apple.com/us/song/dreamworld/1852523211

Orchid Throne is set to release Buried in Black on January 9, 2026! The project consists solely of Nicholas Bonsanto (Lör,Empress, Helianthus, Barren) who performs the music, as well as producing, mixing and mastering the album.

After nearly 17 years of playing supporting roles in various bands, Nicholas Bonsanto (Lör, Empress, Helianthus, Barren) is proud to make his debut as a solo artist as the man behind Orchid Throne. Bonsanto not only wrote and performed all of the music for Buried in Black, but also produced, mixed, and mastered the album.

While not a concept album, Buried in Black weaves themes of anxiety, depression, fear of death, and the search for life’s meaning throughout its lyrics. The title describes both the music itself and the feelings that Bonsanto has kept buried within for years. It may sound bleak, but what is buried in black will be set free and brought to light on January 9.

“This album is a long time coming for me,” said Bonsanto. “For more than a decade, I collected little recordings of ideas in the hope that one day they’d be useful. I could not be more proud of myself for how the album came out and for all of the things I have learned along the way.”

Bonsanto’s Musical Journey to Buried in Black:

“As a musician performing in bands since I was 16, people who know me have seen me play a supportive role, and hear my musical contributions to my bands. But not everyone knows that I have always dreamed of releasing a record of my own. I am passionate about all kinds of music, and while I love playing in my current bands, doom metal is a big love that I long felt like I had no outlet for. 

“While I’ve honed my songwriting abilities over the years, I began this project with zero knowledge of how to produce a record on my own. I introduced Orchid Throne to the world one year ago on my birthday with only one song done. Over the past year, I have finished writing, recording, and producing my entire debut record. I have finally achieved this goal and it’s even better than I ever imagined it could be. It means so much to me to get this out there, to truly reflect who I am as an artist, and I’m already excited to create more.”

FFO: Swallow the Sun, Anathema, Woods of Ypres, Novembers Doom, Draconian

Pre-order Buried in Black:

orchidthrone.bandcamp.com/album/buried-in-black

Track Listing:

1. Dreamworld

2. Ephemerality

3. What Defines us

4. Moonlight Revelry

5. Guilt

6. Breath of Autumn

7. With Promise

Credits:

Album artwork painted by Ryan Gassaway.
Music and Lyrics written by Nick Bonsanto.
Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Nick Bonsanto.
All instruments performed by Nick Bonsanto.
Flute on “Breath of Autumn” and “With Promise” performed by Mary Beck.

linktr.ee/orchidthrone

Source: ClawHammer PR

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Nameless Grave Records Announces CD Re-issue of Luzbel’s Foundational Mexican Heavy Metal EP: Metal Caído Del Cielo

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Nameless Grave Records is proud to announce the CD re-issue of Metal Caído Del Cielo, the seminal 1985 EP from Mexican heavy metal legends Luzbel. This crucial piece of Mexican metal history will be re-released on Friday, December 12th.

More than just a record, Metal Caído Del Cielo is a cultural cornerstone that established the blueprint for heavy metal in Mexico. Founded by guitarist Raúl Fernández Greñas, who honed his craft during a period in England where he was part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) band Red.

Greñas returned to Mexico in 1982 and founded Luzbel, instantly setting a new standard for heavy metal in the country. The 1985 EP, originally released on the Comrock/WEA label, solidified their status as pioneers, delivering a raw, electrifying sound that resonated with a generation eager for homegrown metal anthems.

This 4-track EP became an essential document in the history of Latin American metal. The re-issue serves as both a historical document and a vibrant tribute to the original lineup, featuring the dynamic vocal performance of the late, legendary frontman Arturo Huizar (R.I.P. 2020).

Nameless Grave Records is honored to bring this foundational heavy metal work back into circulation on CD, allowing both long-time fans to own a definitive physical version and a new generation of global metal enthusiasts to discover the power and influence of Luzbel.

Luzbel’s Metal Caído Del Cielo CD re-issue will be available for purchase and pre-order on December 12th via the Nameless Grave Records store.

Pre-Order Now: https://namelessgraverecords.com/products/luzbel-metal-caido-del-cielo-cd-pre-sale

Source: Nameless Grave Records

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LAMB OF GOD Announce 2026 North American Tour

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news, noise rock with tags , , , , , , , , on November 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

JOINING THE BAND FOR THE HEAVIEST TOUR OF THE NEW YEAR ARE KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY AND SANGUISUGABOGG

ARTIST PRE-SALES BEGUN

GENERAL ON-SALE THIS FRIDAY AT 10 A.M. LOCAL TIME

Nov. 18, 2025 – RICHMOND, Va. – Lamb of God return to the road this March for what promises to be the heaviest tour of 2026, with the North American trek, produced by Live Nation, featuring support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg.

Tickets and VIP packages will be available at Lamb-of-god.com/tour.

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

The tour news follows the recent release of “Sepsis,” the band’s first new original song since 2022’s Omens, and now the #1 song on the U.S. metal radio charts. Produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur, the track celebrates the Richmond underground and the bands Lamb of God performed alongside during their early years. The band also shared a live video for “Sepsis,” capturing the electrifying live debut of the song at Aftershock Festival.

Consequence named the three-and-a-half minute track its “heavy song of the week,” describing the single as “crushing” while Revolver spotlighted “Sepsis,” calling it a “rock-solid addition to their ever-crushing canon.”

Sepsis video: https://youtu.be/MEb49Q9ZRGo

Lamb of God tour dates:

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

*Not a Live Nation show

2026 Festival Performances:

May 14 – 17 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
July 24 – 27 Plovdiv, BG Hills of Rock
July 27 – 31 Râşnov, RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest
August 1 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air
August 5 – 9 Lisbon, PT Vagos Open Air
August 6 – 9 Kortrijk, BE Alcatraz Open Air
August 7 Walton-on-Trent, UK Bloodstock Open Air
August 12 – 16 Dinkelsbühl, DE Summer Breeze
August 13 – 15 Sulingen, DE Reload Festival
August 14 – 16 Eindhoven, NL Dynamo Metalfest
October 30 – November 3 Miami, FL Headbangers Boat

Photo credit: Travis Shinn

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

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

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BLOOD OF THE WOLF Set To Release V: Indomitable, On December 19th, via Horror Pain Gore Death

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Single & Pre-orders Live Now

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Chicago’s Blackened Death Metal gods of war: Blood Of The Wolf. V: Indomitable is up now for pre-order and will be released on December 19th on CD and Digital formats along with merch. 

Blood Of The Wolf return to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions with their new album V: Indomitable! Hailing from Chicago Illinois, Blood Of The Wolf retaliate with overwhelming vengeance, pulverizing the weak with eight new songs executed with barbaric cruelty. Prepare yourself for murky massive riffs, relentless blast beats and commanding vocals on V: Indomitable… all glory to the Gods of War! 

For fans of Belphegor, God Dethroned, Hate, Incantation, Marduk, Morbid Angel and Vader.

Listen to the single “Assembled To Annihilate” at youtube.com/watch?v=SjmKg-6vt9A

Pre-order the CD for only $10 at: shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/blood-of-the-wolf-v-indomitable-cd

Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at: hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/v-indomitable

Pre-save this release on Spotify at: ffm.to/bloodv

TRACK LISTING:

  1. Tempest Of Purifying Fire
  2. Extinction Eclipse
  3. Glory To The Gods Of War
  4. Oath Of Supremacy
  5. Assembled To Annihilate
  6. Baptized In Fire And Combat
  7. Flesh For The Warfather
  8. Indomitable

hpgd.bandcamp.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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DEATH DEALER Announce New Album Reign Of Steel | Unleash High-Octane Single & Video “Blast The Highway”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Heavy metal titans DEATH DEALER are gearing up for a new chapter in their steel-forged legacy with the announcement of their upcoming full-length album Reign Of Steel, set for release on January 23, 2026 via Massacre Records. Packed with towering vocals, precision riffing, and a renewed sense of power, the album captures the band at their most focused and explosive.

Forged over five years of intense writing, recording, and relentless refinement, Reign Of Steel marks the band’s most ambitious, powerful and razor-sharp chapter to date. Built on the unshakable trio of Sean Peck, Ross “The Boss” Friedman, and Stu Marshall, and elevated by the crushing rhythm section of Mike LePond and Steve Bolognese. The album delivers ten tracks of uncompromising heavy metal fury, precision engineered for maximum impact.

To mark the beginning of this new era, DEATH DEALER unleash their brand-new single and video “Blast The Highway, a full-throttle anthem that merges the band’s signature intensity with an adrenaline-charged, cinematic sense of scale. Blazing guitars, unstoppable hooks, and a defiant spirit make the track a standout moment on Reign Of Steel.

Watch “Blast The Highway”HERE: https://youtu.be/pflbJK3IPyU

Stream/Purchase the song HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/blast-the-highway

The band comments: “Reign Of Steel represents the pinnacle of Death Dealer. The album is deep, intense and the result of thousands of hours making sure every song is the very best it can be.”

Ross The Boss adds: 
“Reign Of Steel is a crushing piece of metal delivered by a killer band.”

Sean Peck elaborates:
“We wrote this album while locked down in a dystopian reality. It gave us the focus to create what may be our finest achievement yet.”

Stu Marshall concludes: “We spent countless hours crafting this album. It may even contain the longest continuous high scream ever recorded…”

From a production standpoint, Reign Of Steel comes to life under the co-production of Stuart Marshall and Sean Peck, whose combined vision shaped the album’s aggressive precision and melodic grandeur. The sonic assault is further sharpened by Chris Themelco, who handled mixing and mastering at Monolith Studios, giving the record its massive, high-impact sound.

Visually, the album is defined by the striking artwork of Dusan Markovic, with additional design contributions from Aley Yarborough, completing an aesthetic as powerful as the music itself.

Track listing:
1. Assemble
2. Devil’s Triangle
3. Riding On The Wings
4. Bloodbath
5. Raging Wild And Free
6. Blast The Highway
7. Compelled
8. Dragon Of Algorath
9. Sleeping Prophet
10. Reign Of The Night

Reign Of Steel will be available as a CD Digipak and limited Vinyl LP. Pre-orders will start soon.

DEATH DEALER online: https://www.facebook.com/deathdealerband/

https://www.instagram.com/deathdealerband/

Source: Massacre Records

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Zurich’s Metalcore Titans FUELED BY FEAR Announce Third Single “Godmade” From Upcoming EP Ordinary Evil

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Marcel Bruderer

FUELED BY FEAR, the Zürich-based metalcore outfit, continue their momentum with “Godmade“, the third single from their upcoming EP Ordinary Evil (out January 30, 2026).

Following September’s “Suffer” and October’s “Edge of Sanity” (stream on https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/6trMH3h5QEeV4RkGJUTKkH), “Godmade” marks the midpoint of a five-month release campaign building toward the full EP launch.

The band has announced an ambitious visual component to the campaign: three music videos will accompany the EP, with “Godmade” set to receive cinematic treatment in March 2026. “Godmade” drops on November 28th, 2025 on all streaming platforms.

The complete Ordinary Evil EP comes out on January 30th, 2026. With their new EP, Fueled By Fear deliver their most mature and uncompromising work to date. The five tracks move between dark groove steamrollers and melodically dense anthems – harder, more powerful and  more forceful than all previous productions.

The band has sharpened their sound: hardness meets groove, tempo meets aggression, while melodic passages merge with modern pressure. The result is songs with enormous chorus quality and real sing along potential – dark, but irresistibly catchy.

BAND BIO:
FUELED BY FEAR from Zurich have been combining the intensity of metalcore with the melodic depth of melodic death metal since 2011. The band manages to merge melodic passages with grooving rhythms into a sound that can both strike brutally and touch emotionally.

Support performances for In Flames, Sepultura and even Pantera underscore their international relevance. Their debut Two By Eight reached #5 on the Swedish rock charts and #22 in Switzerland.
Fueled By Fear stands for authentic metal without filters!

Line-up:
Vocals: Marco Böhlen
Guitar: Manuel Elber
Guitar: Daniel Zopfi
Bass: Josh De Souza
Drums: Mauro Galasso

For Fans Of:  Heaven Shall Burn, In Flames, Caliban, Darkest Hour, At the Gates, The Haunted, Bleed From Within

Social Media Links:

https://www.instagram.com/fueled_by_fear_official/

https://www.facebook.com/fueledbyfear/

https://www.youtube.com/@fueledbyfear2516

https://www.tiktok.com/@fueled_by_fear_official

Streaming Links:

https://music.apple.com/ch/artist/fueled-by-fear/1175459666

https://soundcloud.com/fueledbyfear

https://music.youtube.com/channel/UChy74syl4Mi2XG03J0qyWkw

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NARCOTIC WASTELAND – Announces Praise the Beast North American Tour 2026 with BELPHEGOR, INCANTATION, HATE

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

+ Narcotic Wasteland Headlining EU Tour Dates Nov-Dec 2025

Extreme metal juggernaut NARCOTIC WASTELAND has announced they will be joining the“Praise the Beast North American Tour” with BELPHEGOR, INCANTATION, and HATE for February and March 2026, continuing their relentless assault on stages worldwide. This marks the band’s third major run in less than a year, following the “Annihilation of Wasteland Tour” across the U.S. in September 2025 and their headlining “Annihilation of Europe Tour” in November and December 2025.

Fronted by guitarist/vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade (ex-Nile), Narcotic Wasteland has built a reputation for uncompromising brutality, technical precision and lyrical themes that confront addiction, corruption, and societal decay. Their recent tours have drawn packed venues and critical acclaim, cementing their place as one of the most ferocious acts in modern death metal.

“The energy we felt from fans in both North America and Europe has been incredible. We’re coming back harder than ever in 2026. Expect a setlist that spans our catalog, new material, and the kind of intensity that defines Narcotic Wasteland,” says Toler-Wade.

The upcoming tour will see the band storm through major cities across the U.S. and Canada, dates and venues listed below. The tour is a crushing lineup, making this one of the most anticipated metal tours of early 2026.

Tickets for the “Praise the Beast North American Tour” with BELPHEGOR, INCANTATION, HATE, and NARCOTIC WASTELAND go on sale on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 12:00 pm PST / 3:00 pm EST.

Music Video – Introspective Nightmares: https://youtu.be/jOBq_a4bFGs

Add to your Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5IQ8MRD09PzTIzldUag7rD

Praise the Beast North American Tour 2026
w/ BELPHEGOR, Incantation, Hate, Narcotic Wasteland:
Feb-19 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch
Feb-20 – Lowell, MA – Taffeta Music Hall
Feb-21 – Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
Feb-22 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
Feb-23 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Hall
Feb-24 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
Feb-26 – Denver, CO – HQ
Feb-27 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
Feb-28 – Haltom City, TX – Haltom Theater
Mar-1 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
Mar-2 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
Mar-5 – Mesa, AZ – The Rosetta Room
Mar-6 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
Mar-7 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
Mar-8 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
Mar-9 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
Mar-10 – Anaheim, CA – The Observatory

Narcotic Wasteland – Annihilation of Europe Headlining Tour:
13.11 – Oslo, Norway – Brewgata
14.11 – Lublin, Poland – Fabryka Kuitury Zgrzyt
15.11 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Pink Whale
16.11 – Vienna, Austria – Escape Metal Corner
17.11 – Ostritz, Germany – AZ Meva
18.11 – Lübbenau, Germany – Kulturhof
19.11 – Kassel, Germany – Goldgrube
20.11 – Kortrijk, Belgium – DVG Club
21.11 – Alkmaar, Netherlands – Herrie Metal Fest
22.11 – Milton Keynes, England – Craufurd Arms
23.11 – Sheffield, England – Record Junkee
24.11 – Nottingham, England – Billy Bootleggers
25.11 – Manchester, England – Junior Jackson’s
26.11 – London, England – The Black Heart
27.11 – Newcastle upon Tyne, England – The Lubber Fiend
29.11 – Rennes, France – Ty Anna Tavern
30.11 – Paris, France – Le Zorba
01.12 – Basel, Switzerland – Valhalla Bar
02.12 – San Giovanni Lupatoto, Italy – Damage Inc.
03.12 – Bologna, Italy -Freakout Club
04.12 – Trodica Di Morrovalle, Italy – Drunkin public
05,12 – Pordenone, Italy – Tune Music lab
06.12 – Salzburg, Austria – Rockhouse Bar
07.12 – Graz, Austria – Explosiv
08.12 – Belgrade, Serbia – Bleed to Death Fest
09.12 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Grindhouse
10.12 – Bucharest, Romania – Encore Club
11.12 – Budapest, Hungary – Turbina
12.12 – Olomouc, Czech Republic – Sklub
13.12 – Krakow, Poland – Confession Club
14.12 – Bilbao, Spain – D8 Sorkuntza faktoria
15.12 – Madrid, Spain – Wurlitzer Ballrom
16.12 – Barcelona, Spain – Sala Deskomunal

Narcotic Wasteland has carved out its place as a dominant force in the modern metal scene. At the helm is guitarist and vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade, celebrated for his tenure with Nile, whose unmatched precision and commanding stage presence drive the band’s sonic assault.

Behind the kit, Joseph Howard delivers a relentless barrage of power and accuracy, propelling the band’s crushing rhythms with thunderous authority.

Anchoring the low end, Kenji Tsunami injects depth and texture with inventive, hard-hitting bass lines. His formidable musicianship and commanding presence add another layer to the band’s overwhelming wall of sound.

Together, Dallas, Joseph, and Kenji form a unit that is both unstoppable and uncompromising, captivating audiences with explosive performances and boundary-pushing compositions.

More info: https://linktr.ee/narcoticwasteland

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MEGADETH – Releases New Single “I Don’t Care”

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

Dave Mustaine shares some insight into the new track.

“How many times have you wanted to say this to someone? I know you want to! Deep down inside, if we had the balls, we would tell more people, ‘I don’t care’ more often.”

“Part of the main riff in this track had been floating around in my head since we did TSTD&TD, so I was pumped to start recording ‘I Don’t Care’ for this LP. I really love the guitar nuances in the track. There is the main rhythm riff, next, a very deliberate down-picking part, next, the octave chords with jump picking on octave notes (while still
down-picking!). And the soloing and back and forth between me and Teemu is magnificent!!”

Watch The Video: https://youtu.be/-E4O5VlRYOY

Listen Here: https://ffm.to/megadeth_idontcare?_kx=kHfPz9SiyR-Ha1KUjqjbW2GBr2fiRFHBmafejL5faVw.MYh3AH

LONG LIVE MEGADETH.

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NOVOMUNDO – Italian Metal Fusionists to Release First Full-Length Album: The Cursed Cult

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Italian metal fusionists NOVOMUNDO will release their first full-length album, The Cursed Cult, on March 1st, 2026.

NOVOMUNDO was born near Rome around 2012 with the idea to blend heavy and groovy music textures alongside various influences, rhythms, and instruments from all over the world. After some line-up changes over the years, the band rewrote and refined some of their previous material, releasing Echoes of Ego: four songs focused on mid-paced ferocity and exotic grooves, with themes exploring modern world decay, primeval instincts, and nightmarish visions.

The video of the first single “The Coven” is now available HERE.

The Cursed Cult represents the band’s first full-length effort: a darker and more crushing take on their renewed sound. The album explores Voodoo culture, its symbols and meanings, interpreted through the lens of contemporary life. Fourteen tracks of ferocity and raw energy blend dark ambient passages with a rotten edge, fusing death-groove and 2000s metal influences enriched by modern tones and crust-core elements.

The album is a concept piece centered on Voodoo, its mysteries, rituals, and symbolic icons. Lyrically, it touches on slavery, prejudice, and death as a way to give value to life, among other themes. Across the tracks, listeners are guided through the pantheon of Voodoo deities, called Loa, exploring their stories and traits as metaphors to convey the album’s core messages. The soundscape of NOVOMUNDO evokes emotional instability and a sense of unease, symbolizing the fear stemming from ignorance and unfamiliarity.

Line-up:

Valerio Cristiani – Vocals
Carlo Ridolfi – Guitar
Fabio Ciccone – Guitar
Fausto Idini – Drums

Track-list:

01 Son of Mawu
02 Deathless
03 Erzulie
04 Bokor
05 The Coven
06 Mojo
07 Vodun
08 OSFTG
09 Le Marriage de Brigitte
10 Warlord
11 God’s Violence
12 Maitresse La-Sirene
13 Papa Legba
14 Orishas

NOVOMUNDO:

https://www.novomundo.it/

https://www.instagram.com/novomundo_13/

https://novomundo13.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/NovomundoTribe

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SLAYER – Special 40th Anniversary Reissue Of Hell Awaits To See Release May 15th, 2026 Via Metal Blade Records – Preorders Available

Posted in Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

SLAYER’s iconic second studio album, Hell Awaits, is set to receive a 40th anniversary edition reissue via Metal Blade Records next Spring!

Formed in 1981, SLAYER assaulted the world with a new hybrid of metal and punk – heavier, faster, and darker than the rest and set a new standard, defining not only a genre, but an attitude. Throughout SLAYER‘s history, the band never faltered in unleashing their extreme and focused aural assault, and repudiating temptations, SLAYER always chose to remain crushing and brutal, steadfastly refusing to cater to the mainstream.

“It’s the record where SLAYER became SLAYER.” That’s what Kerry King says about Hell Awaits. He knows of what he speaks. As the band’s guitarist, co-songwriter, and co-lyricist, he was in the trenches with vocalist/bassist Tom Araya, guitarist Jeff Hanneman (R.I.P.) and drummer Dave Lombardo, creating what has become one of heavy metal’s greatest albums.

A significant departure from SLAYER’s 1983 debut, Show No Mercy and every SLAYER album that came after it, Hell Awaits is both an outlier and a solidification of form. Show No Mercy was the mission statement, but Hell Awaits is a more developed and intricate execution of SLAYER’s speed, chops and aggression.

Released in April of 1985 by Metal Blade Records, Hell Awaits was the pinnacle of an action-packed thrash year that saw debut albums from the likes of Megadeth, Exodus, Kreator, Possessed, Destruction, Hirax, and Overkill. Heavily influenced by Mercyful Fate, the longer, more progressive arrangements on Hell Awaits marked a new era for SLAYER. Whereas most of the songs on Show No Mercy were less than four minutes long, three of Hell Awaits’ seven tracks go beyond the six-minute mark.

“Jeff and I were still trying to figure out who we were as musicians, and we were both infatuated with Mercyful Fate’s Melissa album during the writing process for Hell Awaits,” King says. “That’s why there’s so few songs and most of ‘em are pretty long. That’s the only time anything like that ever happened with us.”

Tom Araya’s performance is similarly impressive. The vocalist spat lyrics a mile a minute on the likes of “Kill Again” and “Praise Of Death.” “I don’t recall the songs being hard to sing,” he says. “Singing fast and clearly has always been something that I strived for.” 

The reissue arrives May 15th, 2026 in three physical formats and digitally. Preorders are available now at: metalblade.com/slayer.

Find all details below:

3 LPs total: 7-track Hell Awaits + 18-track live bonus audio (Live From Bochum 1985):

– 60-page book (12” size)

– Hell Awaits album (in gatefold sleeve, 1xLP) mastered and restored from original 1985 production tapes by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony in February 2025. Vinyl color = Fire Splatter 

–  Live From Bochum 1985 (in gatefold sleeve, 2xLP) – 18 live tracks never before released physically or digitally

– Replica ticket from the Bochum show

– Replica Hell Awaits tour laminate

– Hell Awaits tour poster (German dates)

– Slipmat

– Band posters

– Replica merch flyer

– Replica Satanic Wehrmacht newsletter

– 2 flyers

“Blood” Filled Liquid Vinyl (SLAYER store exclusive – Ltd. 666 worldwide): 

7-track Hell Awaits album mastered and restored from original 1985 production tapes by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony in February 2025

  • “Blood” filled liquid vinyl – gatefold

CD Earbook:

Earbook includes 3xCDs – 7-track Hell Awaits CD + 18-track live bonus audio (Live From Bochum 1985):

– Hell Awaits album (1xCD) mastered and restored from original 1985 production tapes by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony in February 2025

– Live From Bochum 1985 (2x CD) 18 live tracks never before released physically or digitally

– 60-page 11” book

– Poster

Digital:

Includes 7-track Hell Awaits + 18-track live bonus audio (Live From Bochum 1985):

SLAYER – Hell Awaits (40th Anniversary) Track Listing:

  1. Hell Awaits
  2. Kill Again
  3. At Dawn They Sleep
  4. Praise Of Death
  5. Necrophiliac
  6. Crypts Of Eternity
  7. Hardening Of The Arteries
  8. Hell Awaits (Live From Bochum 1985)
  9. Aggressive Perfector (Live From Bochum 1985)
  10. Captor Of Sin (Live From Bochum 1985)
  11. The Final Command (Live From Bochum 1985)
  12. Kill Again (Live From Bochum 1985)
  13. Crypts Of Eternity (Live From Bochum 1985)
  14. Fight Till Death (Live From Bochum 1985)
  15. Necrophiliac (Live From Bochum 1985)
  16. Haunting The Chapel (Live From Bochum 1985)
  17. Hardening Of The Arteries (Live From Bochum 1985)
  18. Black Magic (Live From Bochum 1985)
  19. Die By The Sword (Live From Bochum 1985)
  20. The Antichrist (Live From Bochum 1985)
  21. At Dawn They Sleep (Live From Bochum 1985)
  22. Show No Mercy (Live From Bochum 1985)
  23. Evil Has No Boundaries (Live From Bochum 1985)
  24. Chemical Warfare (Live From Bochum 1985)
  25. Praise Of Death (Live From Bochum 1985)

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https://www.facebook.com/slayer

https://www.metalblade.com

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MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST 2026 (Sooke, BC) Opens Band Submissions

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest, proudly presented by Royalty Entertainment, is now accepting band submissions for its 2026 lineup! Applications are open until November 30th, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic event, taking place on August 9th at FRED MILNE PARK in Sooke, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island, Canada.

This all-day, open-air festival is a celebration of metal and hard rock, welcoming fans of all ages to a family-friendly atmosphere filled with heavy riffs and high energy. Mosh the Rock extends heartfelt thanks to the local community for their incredible support and can’t wait to bring the noise back to Sooke in 2026!

Bands from all subgenres of METAL are encouraged to apply. Send your EPK, including photos, music links, bios, and more to: MoshTheRock26[@]gmail[.]com.

Following the overwhelming success of its inaugural year in 2025, Mosh the Rock 2026 is already shaping up to be even bigger and louder!

Founded by Royal Savoie, event promoter, music manager, and host of THRASHCAN on 101.9 FM CFUV.CA in Victoria, BC, Mosh the Rock made its debut with a killer lineup featuring bands from across British Columbia, including: Torrefy (Victoria), Thirteen Goats (Vancouver), Yegg (Nanaimo), Mutual Trauma (Victoria), Dead After Dark (Penticton), Burnt Lung (Vancouver), Pharm (Kelowna), Cybörg (Victoria), Joker’s Revenge (Nanaimo), Blacktop Social (Nanaimo), and Wolf Venom (Sooke).

Get ready for Mosh the Rock 2026 is coming, and it’s going to be louder than ever.

More info: 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563939716534

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MOONSHADE Unleashes Epic Metal Rendition of STROMAE’s “Ma Meilleure Ennemie”

Posted in melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , on November 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photographer: João Fitas (@joao.fitas) L-R – Bruno Martins (Bass), Daniel Rodrigues (Drums), Ricardo Pereira (Lead Vocals), Pedro Quelhas (Guitar), Luís Dias (Guitar)

Cover EP Angels, Blood And Enemies Out In Feb 2026

Portuguese melodic death metal force Moonshade has unveiled their latest single, a thunderous, emotionally charged cover of Stromae & Pomme’s “Ma Meilleure Ennemie.”Accompanied by a lyric video, the track will be featured on their upcoming three-song EP, Angels, Blood And Enemies, set for release in February 2026.

Inspired by an unforgettable scene from the Netflix series Arcane, Moonshade’s cover strips away the original’s trip-hop shell and rebuilds it with their signature blend of epic, brutal, and atmospheric metal. The band’s connection to Arcane and League of Legends runs deep, with members Pedro and Ricardo being longtime Stromae fans.

Watch the lyric video for “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” created by Jöel Martins from Titanforged Productions (Wolfheart, Analepsy, Dark Oath).

Lyric video at: https://youtu.be/bl-lIFqcYoQ

Add to your Spotify playlist: https://mme-out-now.sbmt.to/

“We annoyed the rest of the band to exhaustion to make this cover happen. But they’re always tolerant of our eccentricities, and now we have a metal version of this brilliant Belgian trip-hop artist. We wanted to highlight the song’s emotional intensity using our own sonic palette. We’ve never done covers before, and there’s probably not much overlap between our fanbase and Stromae’s. But we had fun, we’re proud of it, and that’s what matters. Moonshade’s fans are open-minded and adventurous, traits that make this cover EP a natural fit,” says vocalist Ricardo Pereira, who also performs clean vocals alongside drummer Daniel, adding layers to the song’s theme of love-hate duality.

The single’s artwork, designed by Rui Carneiro (Lorna Shore, Polaris, Chelsea Grin), draws from Guido Reni’s Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, visually anchoring the EP’s title, Angels, Blood And Enemies. Carneiro also created the remaining two artworks for the EP, whose tracklist remains a mystery for now.

With Angels, Blood And Enemies, Moonshade invites fans into a new chapter, one of fearless reinterpretation, emotional depth, and genre-defying creativity.

If you love Insomnium, Heaven Shall Burn, In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, or Omnium Gatherum, Moonshade’s sound will feel like home.

More Info: https://moonshadeofficial.com/

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SACRED LEATHER Inject A Dose Of Classic Heavy Metal On New Single “Fallen Angel”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Wesley Everhart

NEW ALBUM, KEEP THE FIRE BURNING, OUT ON DEC 12TH

Mid-west Heavy Metal torchbearers SACRED LEATHER are back with the 3rd single, “Fallen Angel”, from their eagerly awaited, new album, Keep The Fire Burning, that’s due out December 12th via King Volume Records / Wise Blood Records. Forged in fire, the hellion five-piece have returned with a ferocious new song and video that delves into the mind of the prince of darkness. 

Commenting on the track, bassist Magnus LeGrand says:

“When we wrote ‘Fallen Angel,’ it immediately felt like a callback to an era when metal songs had both hooks and teeth, something big, melodic, yet still dangerous. That track set the stage for what Keep the Fire Burning would become. Dee’s lyrics step inside Lucifer’s head, turning his fall from grace into something deeply human; the loneliness, the pride, and the weight of one’s own choices.

Visually, I wanted the video to conjure the haunting, biblical imagery found in the lyrics themselves, smoke, fire, and mystery, all wrapped in that classic ’80s metal grandeur. Think ‘Holy Diver’ meets ‘Dream Warriors,’ but filtered through our own world, with its own identity.”

“FALLEN ANGEL” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/3bZ5jRZPBks

SACRED LEATHER set the underground ablaze with their debut album, Ultimate Force. Seven years later the beast is back with a unrelenting, classic metal masterpiece that recalls a time when tight leather and heavy riffs ruled the world. The band recently released their explosive singles “Spitfire At Night” and “Phantom Highways,” setting the tone for their headbanging followup.

Pre-Order Keep The Fire Burning: https://sacredleather.bandcamp.com/album/keep-the-fire-burning

Stream ‘Fallen Angel‘: Apple Music | Spotify | Youtube | Bandcamp

Keep The Fire Burning Track-list: 

1. Resurrection
2. Spitfire At Night
3. Phantom Highway (Hell Is Comin’ Down)
4. Wake Me Up
5. Fallen Angel
6. Flatline
7. Tear Out My Heart
8. Malevolent Eyes
9. Keep The Fire Burning
10. Mistress Of The Sun

Sacred Leather:
Dee Wrathchild – Vocals
Lynn St. Michaels – Lead Guitar
Magnus Legrand – Bass
Don Diamond – Drums
Cvon Owens – Rhythmn Guitar

About SACRED LEATHER: 

Forged in the fires of classic heavy metal and baptized in the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion, Sacred Leather stands as a defiant reminder that true metal never dies. Hailing from the American Midwest, the band delivers an unrelenting assault of twin-guitar fury, thunderous rhythms, and commanding vocals that channel the essence of leather, chains, and midnight highways. 

Following their 2017 full-length debut Ultimate Force, which established them as torchbearers of traditional heavy metal’s resurgence, Sacred Leather return with their long-awaited sophomore album Keep the Fire Burning, due December 2025 through King Volume Records and Wise Blood Records. The album is both a declaration and a promise—rekindling the spirit that started it all while pushing their sound into sharper, more melodic, and more anthemic territory. 

With Keep the Fire Burning, the band expands on their reputation for electrifying live performances and unflinching authenticity. Drawing from the steel-plated legacy of Judas Priest, Accept, and early W.A.S.P., Sacred Leather blend classic metal tradition with cinematic flair, evoking the neon glow of midnight highways and the danger of the unknown. 

Follow SACRED LEATHER: 
Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music

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SOUL OF ANUBIS – Portuguese Power Duo Joins Time To Kill Records, New Full-Length Due In 2026

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Time To Kill Records is proud to announce the signing of Portuguese power duo SOUL OF ANUBIS for the release of their upcoming third full-length album, set for 2026.

Formed in 2010 in Northern Portugal, SOUL OF ANUBIS have carved out a distinct place within the European underground thanks to their explosive fusion of thrash, sludge, doom and post-metal. Their sound channels the raw urgency of Mantar, the primal energy of early Mastodon, and the relentless drive of High On Fire and Black Cobra, yet remains unmistakably their own, a visceral blend of aggression and dynamic shifts that refuses to be confined to a single genre.

On stage, the duo are known for their fierce and magnetic performances, delivering an unfiltered surge of heaviness that connects with audiences on a deeply physical level. Over the years, they have performed extensively across Portugal and beyond, building a loyal following through their intensity and authenticity.

The upcoming album promises to push their sonic boundaries even further, expanding upon their trademark blend of massive riffs, dark groove, and emotional gravity, while highlighting a newfound sense of urgency and compositional versatility.

More details on the release will be revealed soon.

Line-up:

Hugo Ferrão – Guitar, Vocals
Rui Silva – Drums

SOUL OF ANUBIS:

https://www.facebook.com/soulofanubis/

https://www.instagram.com/soul_of_anubis/

https://soulofanubisband.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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