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LECHEROUS NOCTURNE Return With New Single, “Fission”

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

USDM veterans, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE are back with a vengeance. The band has just unleashed their first new track since 2018’s Occultaclysmic.

Fission” obliterates LECHEROUS NOCTURNE’s eight-year hiatus with extreme force, delivering one of the most aggressive assaults in the band’s nearly 30 years of existence. Marking the beginning of a new chapter for the band, the song showcases a reinvigorated form of their trademark technical death metal chaos, further intensified with the addition of new vocalist Zach Jeter (Nile) to the fold.

“Once again Lecherous Nocturne has been inspired to release a series of songs representative of life’s horrors,”says guitarist Kreishloff Lofgren.“The music is proud, ferocious, fun to play, and focused. I’m personally very happy with the end result and look forward to the albums release.”

Zach Jeter offers his thoughts on the band’s new chapter. “Alongside my brothers in Lecherous Nocturne, we’ve compiled an uncompromisingly brutal slab of music that’s finally ready to unleash. I’m stoked and honored to be a part of it. The first single takes no prisoners and wastes no time kicking you in the teeth from the start. Still just a taste of whats to come.”

LECHEROUS NOCTURNE has tapped Metal Injection for the exclusive world premiere of the lyric video for “Fission.” Watch now at this location.

“Fission” is also streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.

The song is the first of a string of singles leading up to the band’s long-awaited fifth album, Violust due out this fall.

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2026 promises to be the comeback year for LECHEROUS NOCTURNE, one that includes a spot at the Milwaukee Metal Fest, with additional live dates in the works. LECHEROUS NOCTURNE is slated to perform on Day 3 on the fest (June 7) alongside Ministry, John Bush, Napalm Death and more.

After years of silence, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE emerge sharper, heavier and more dangerous than ever. Be warned. The war machine has re-entered the battlefield.

LECHEROUS NOCTURNE;

Zach Jeter – Vocals
Kreishloff Lofgren – Guitar
James O’Neal – Bass
Ethan Lane – Guitar
Alex Lancia – Drums

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GOETIA: DC Death Metallers To Release Mortuary Cult Debut Full-Length June 12th On Carbonized Records ~ New Video/Single Now Playing + Preorders Available

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

Washington, DC death metal outfit GOETIA will release their debut full-length, Mortuary Cult, on June 12th via Carbonized Records.

GOETIA was forged in the Fall of 2022 by bassist/vocalist Matt Scott, guitarist Demir Soyer, and drummer Nadia Tydings-Lynch. Soyer and Scott previously played together in the DC death metal band Perpetuated, with Tydings-Lynch filling in on drums for their last show. Embracing the chemistry of this lineup led to the immediate founding of GOETIA following the performance.

Influenced by the likes of Morbid Angel, Terrorizer, and Kreator, GOETIA self-released their first EP in May of 2023 which was re-released on Persistent Vision Records followed by regular touring throughout the year.

The band’s second EP, Tomb Essence, dropped in 2024 via Heavy & Fast Records, and finally a 7” in 2025 on Voice Of The Cielago (run by Scott). These three EPs form a loose trilogy centered on occult themes, all recorded and mastered by Matt Michel (Viva Studio) and Will Killingsworth (Dead Air Studios) respectively.

This year’s Mortuary Cult LP was written and recorded during these years by the same team, amidst tours alongside Altars, Vastum, Healing Magic, and others. The debut full-length is more conceptually driven, featuring ten tracks inspired by experiences in an old cemetery in the Washington, DC suburbs. Musically the aim is the same; fast paced death metal with an abundance of guitar solos and blast beats.

In advance of the record’s release, today the band unleashes the title track and first single. Scott elaborates, “‘Mortuary Cult,’ along with all the tracks on this album, was inspired by a local cemetery I used to visit frequently. Cemeteries are very peaceful places but also have a strange feeling of being liminal spaces. People come to them for a variety of reasons, so each song on the album is meant to represent the feeling of a particular trip. For this track, I was exploring the idea of people visiting for a sinister purpose, the worship of the dead through ritual. This was one of the first tracks written for the album, and the speed and structure helped define the tone of the entire record.”

Watch GOETIA’s “Mortuary Cult” video HERE.

Mortuary Cult was recorded by Matt Michel at Viva Studio and mixed by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios with cover artwork by Chris Taylor and logo by Matt Scott.

Mortuary Cult will be released on CD, LP, cassette, and digital formats.

Find North American preorders HERE, European preorders HERE, all other international orders HERE and digital orders HERE

Mortuary Cult – Track Listing

1. At Eternity’s Gate

2. Lanterns Of The Dead

3. Posthumous Execution

4. Mortuary Cult

5. Corpse Candle

6. Earth Inferno

7. Bestial Tomb

8. Excarnation

9. Tortures In Time

10. Eternal Samhain

GOETIA Live:
6/19/2026 Rock Room – Pittsburgh, PA
6/20/2026 The Baby G – Toronto, ON
6/21/2026 TBA – Quebec City, QC
6/22/2026 Geno’s – Portland, ME
6/23/2026 Ralph’s Rock Diner – Worcester, MA
6/24/2026 Nikki Lopez – Philadelphia, PA
6/25/2026 Fuzzy Cactus – Richmond, VA
6/26/2026 Static Age – Asheville, NC
6/27/2026 Bogg’s – Atlanta, GA
6/28/2026 Mad Malt’s – Huntsville, AL
6/29/2026 DRKMTTR – Nashville, TN
6/30/2026 Hi Tone – Memphis, TN
7/01/2026 Fubar – St. Louis, MO
7/02/2026 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
7/03/2026 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN
7/04/2026 Gazebo Park – Huntington, WV
7/10/2026 DC9 – Washington, DC * Record Release Show *

GOETIA:
Matt Scott – bass, vocals
Demir Soyer – guitars
Nadia Tydings-Lynch – drums

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ENDSEEKER – German Death Metal Hellraisers To Release Farewell EP, Coffin Born, On June 19th via Metal Blade Records ~ New Video/Single Now Playing + Preorders Available

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

Photo by Florian Lübke

After twelve years of seeking, German death metal hellraisers ENDSEEKER have finally found the end. The fiery Coffin Born EP, set for release on June 19th via Metal Blade Records, will mark the final chapter as a band.

“We’ve accomplished more than we have ever imagined in our wildest dreams,” reflects the band, in a celebratory mood. “We played with fantastic bands, played super-cool festivals, and released four albums and two EPs of which we are extremely proud. We were blessed with great and loyal fans and managed to stay a consistent lineup throughout our whole career.”

“But after grinding for more than a decade and dedicating so much time and energy to this band, we feel like it’s time to move on to other projects. We wanted to end this band like we started, as very good friends. We started with an EP and we end it with an EP. It just feels right to do this now, while we still have the power to deliver a great farewell performance as well in the studio as on stage.”

Since their 2015 debut EP Corrosive Revelation, each release has hoisted the Hamburg quintet further up the death metal mountain, with Mount Carcass (2021) and Global Worming (2023) receiving widespread acclaim. Their soft spot for novelty cheese recurs on Coffin Born in a glorious David Hasselhoff cover, “True Survivor.”

In advance of the record’s release, ENDSEEKER presents the EP’s opening track and first single, “Enemies Of Peace.” The band comments, “This is a straight banger with some hardcore and crust vibes. This song grooves like hell and has a very raw and kinda punk attitude. Not only the anti-fascist lyrics, but also musically. It’s very powerful by any means with a strong and bold message.”

Watch ENDSEEKER’s “Enemies Of Peace” video HERE

Produced by the band with drums engineered by Eike FreeseCoffin Born stands as ENDSEEKER’s swan song, shaped by the intense bond of a lineup that remained together throughout their whole career.

Coffin Born will be released on digipak CD (w/ 12-page booklet) and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

180g Black (EU)

Silver Black Merged (EU – Ltd. 250)

“Royalty Metallic” Vintage Gold Marble (EU – Ltd. 250)

Find preorders at: metalblade.com/endseeker.

Coffin Born – Track Listing:

  1. Enemies Of Peace
  2. No After. No Before.
  3. Coffin Born
  4. Life Breeds Death
  5. True Survivor (David Hasselhoff Cover)

ENDSEEKER Live:
7/10/2026 M.U.R. Open Air – Königsee, DE
7/11/2026 Pure Fucking Metal FestEvil – Laberweinting, DE
7/24/2026 Burning Q – Osterholz-Scharmbeck, DE
11/06/2026 Club From Hell – Erfurt, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/07/2026 Live Music Hall – Weiher, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/13/2026 Helvetic – Oberhausen, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/14/2026 Urban Spree – Berlin, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/27/2026 LA Cham – Cham, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/28/2026 Backstage – München, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
12/12/2026 Knust – Hamburg, DE w/ Stillbirth, Slaughterday

ENDSEEKER:
Lenny Osterhus – vocals
Ben Liepelt – guitar
Jury Kowalczyk – guitar
Torsten Eggert – bass
André Kummer – drums

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Source: EARSPLIT PR

Chicago’s DITHEIST Return From the Void with Cosmic Liar, on June 6th

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 2, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Album cover art by Tatomir Pitariu

Chicago (IL) – After a decade in the void, Ditheist return with Cosmic Liar. A relentless, blasphemous onslaught of precision riffing, feral intensity, and abyssal atmosphere that proves some forces only grow darker with time.

Cosmic Liar will be released on June 6, on all digital platforms. Videos for the album’s first two singles are out now. Dive right in at the links that follow!

“Evil To Live” (Lyric Video): youtu.be/xJliI7maKDE

“Nyarlathotep” (Official Video): youtu.be/NldX7kYg51E

Critics and underground outlets highlighted Ditheist‘s ability to channel classic death metal aggression while maintaining a tight, modern execution and a clearly defined sonic personality.

With themes ranging from existential dread to dark humor and social commentary, Ditheist operates as a relentless force in the underground, carrying forward a legacy of intensity, precision, and unapologetic extremity.

Forged in silence and unleashed in fury, Cosmic Liar is Ditheist at their most vicious, an unrelenting descent into blasphemy, chaos, and cosmic dread where every riff hits like a hammer from the abyss

FFO: Decide, Vader, Morbid Angel

Pre-order Cosmic Liar:

ditheist.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic-liar

Track Listing:

1. Cosmic Liar

2. Evil To Live 

3. Kill The Priest

4. Nyarlathotep

5. Apoplectic Delirium

6. Covenant Ov Torture

7. Mouth Of Hell

8. Singularity

Album Credits:

Matt ‘Chesterfields’ Wright – Vocals, Lyrics
Konrad Lysak – Guitar, Lyrics
Brian Frost – Guitar, Bass
Narcyz Fortuna – Drums

Guest Appearances:
Briant Daniel – Guitar Solo on Nyarlathotep, Covent Ov Torture.
Thomas Moore – Oud intro on Nyarlathotep.
Mad Chad Chanfieled – Irish Low Whistle Intro on Nyarlathotep.

Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Chris Wisco, Belle City Sound, Racine, WI.
Album Production: Chris Wisco/Konrad Lysak.
All music by Konrad Lysak/Narcyz Fortuna.
Lyrics by Matt “Chesterfields” Wright/Konrad Lysak.

Photo Credit: Kimberly Proffitt

BIO:

Ditheist was formed in 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, emerging from the underground with a singular goal: pure, unfiltered death metal destruction. Their 2008 debut EP Seduction of Demons quickly gained traction through strong reviews and airplay, establishing the band as a serious force within the scene.

Forged by founding members Konrad Lysak, Narcyz Fortuna, and John GunerkaDitheist refined their sound through years of relentless writing and lineup evolution, including the addition of vocalist Luke Voelz in 2014. Their full-length assault Eternity of Nothingness was unleashed in 2015, later releasing additional physical releases, and drew heavily from the ferocity and precision of genre pillars such as Atheist, Decapitated, Behemoth, and Vader.

Brutal, direct, and uncompromising, the record cemented Ditheist’s identity as a no-frills death metal entity, built on blast-driven percussion, razor-edged riffing, and cavernous vocals.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

SPIRIT ADRIFT Announce Final Shows On Decibel Tour, Replacing FULCI ~ Final Album, Infinite Illumination, Out Now!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 28, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

The end draws nearer for SPIRIT ADRIFT. Following the release of their critically acclaimed sixth and final album Infinite Illumination, the band will make their last live appearances this spring as part of the Decibel Tour, stepping in to replace Fulci. These newly announced dates will mark the final opportunity for fans to witness the band’s towering live presence, a fitting farewell for one of modern metal’s most revered acts.

Says SPIRIT ADRIFT mastermind Nate Garrett: “We’re sorry to hear that our friends in Fulci are unable to make it to the States for the Decibel Tour.”

“But we’re honored to step in on short notice and make this happen. Since we announced the end of Spirit Adrift, a lot of y’all have been clamoring for a farewell tour, so here you go. Decibel Magazine has always been so supportive of Spirit Adrift, so this was an offer we simply could not refuse. We’re psyched to be the black sheep of the tour, old school doom/heavy metal smack in the middle of a powerhouse lineup of incredible death metal bands.”

“We’ll be playing songs from our new (and final) album Infinite Illumination, as well as highlights of the back catalog. Hopefully we’ll see some of you long time Spirit Adrift fans out there, and maybe we can even win over the more extreme metal fans. We’ll definitely be breaking our necks to ‘Slit Your Guts’ with y’all every night. Can’t wait!”

Released via 20 Buck SpinInfinite Illumination stands as a powerful closing statement, capturing the urgency, emotional weight, and unmistakable voice that defined SPIRIT ADRIFT over the past decade. Helmed by Garrett, the album channels raw intensity and hard-earned perspective into a collection of songs that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant. From crushing doom-laden riffs to soaring, soul-stirring melodies, it’s a record that embodies both culmination and catharsis.

Track-list:

  1. Infinite Illumination
  2. Window Within
  3. You Will Never Hold The Key
  4. Born In A Bad Way
  5. Buried In The Shadow of the Cross
  6. White Death
  7. I Am Sustained
  8. Where Once There Was An Ocean

Purchase tickets for the Decibel Tourhttps://www.decibelmagazine.com/events/tour/

Infinite Illumination is available digitally now. Gatefold LP and CD editions will be released May 15th. Pre-order here: https://www.20buckspin.com/spiritadrift

The album has already drawn widespread acclaim, with Blabbermouth calling it “their greatest album” and “one of the most emotionally super-charged farewells in heavy music,” while Pitchfork hailed it as “triumph of melodic, soul-stirring, profoundly heavy metal.” As their final chapter unfolds, these last performances promise to be as unforgettable as the legacy they leave behind.

Infinite Illumination is available now on all digital platforms, with gatefold LP and CD editions arriving May 15th. Don’t miss your chance to experience SPIRIT ADRIFT one last time on the Decibel Tour.

Stream Infinite IlluminationYoutube Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music

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SANAGA Confirmed For SONUM Fest 2026 (Quebec City) + Unleash Debut Single “The Godslayer’s Oath” ~ Mixed & Mastered by KATAKLYSM’s Jeff Dagenais

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , on April 28, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit – Martin Bouchard
L-R – Dominic Brillant – Guitars, Jean-Francois Durand – Bass, Marc Verreault – Vocals, Frederic Giguere – Drums, Patrick Plourde – Guitars

Rising death metal force Sanaga will take the stage at SONUM Fest 2026 on May 16th as part of the three‑day festival running May 15–17. The event, hosted in Quebec City at Studio Sonum (25 Bigaouette), is known for showcasing some of the most intense and innovative acts in heavy music. This performance marks one of Sanaga’s first official live appearances.

Festival details

https://sonumfest.com/

Event page

https://www.facebook.com/events/939013391997631

Sanaga recently unleashed their debut single, “The Godslayer’s Oath”, mixed and mastered by Jeff Dagenais (Kataklysm). The track serves as the band’s explosive introduction to the Canadian metal scene. Formed in late 2026, Sanaga unites long‑time friends and seasoned musicians driven by a shared passion for fast, melodic, aggressive, and evocative metal inspired by Death, Slayer, Amon Amarth, and Dark Tranquillity.

“The Godslayer’s Oath” was the natural choice for Sanaga’s first release. As the earliest song the band fully rehearsed together, it quickly became their most complete and polished composition. Musically, it captures the full spectrum of Sanaga’s sound, death metal fused with thrash energy and sharpened by touches of black metal.

Lyrically, the track introduces listeners to the band’s myth‑driven universe, telling the story of a void‑born entity created for one purpose: to slay gods and annihilate their realms. Whether interpreted as an anti‑religious statement or a brutal fantasy narrative, the single sets the tone for Sanaga’s bold, storytelling focused approach.

Though newly formed, Sanaga’s members are no strangers to the Quebec metal scene, with active roles in projects such as Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Trill, and Warriors of the North. Their combined experience fuels a tight, high‑energy sound and a no‑nonsense writing process.

The single’s artwork reflects the band’s name, drawn from the Sanaga River in Cameroon, a symbol of life, death, and myth. Its dark, foreboding landscape and towering god‑slaying figure visually echo the themes explored in the music.

Following their SONUM Fest performance, Sanaga will continue preparing for additional live dates and will return to the studio to record their second release. With a defined sound and a clear creative vision, the band is poised to make a powerful impact on the death metal landscape.

Listen to “The Godslayer’s Oath” at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/track/1rzjY98YzjOizn5gLwmpxO

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xU9Vmcpj_Q

More info: 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585662054767

https://www.instagram.com/sanaga666/

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL – Voting Open For “Hit The Bell” Band Contest

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

HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL 
26-27 June 2026
Plac Gryfitów, Łasztownia

Three winners to join the billing; Important schedule update for the live final in Szczecin

Hells Bells Festival has opened the public voting phase for the Hit The Bell band contest. With hundreds of applications arriving from around the world, the festival is now handing over the power to fans to help decide which acts will join the 2026 lineup on the banks of the Oder River.

A total of three emerging bands will secure a spot at the debut edition. The selection process is as follows:

  1. One band will be selected directly by the fans through online voting
  2. One band will be chosen by a professional jury during the live final at Dom Kultury Słowianin
  3. One band will be hand-picked by the festival jury as a “Wild Card” entry, based on artistic merit rather than vote count or final performance

The festival has also announced that, due to technical reasons beyond the organisers’ control, the date for the “Hit The Bell” Grand Final at Dom Kultury Słowianin has been moved. The live showdown will now take place on Saturday, 30 May, with five finalists competing for the Jury Prize at one of Szczecin’s most iconic cultural venues.

The public voting phase is open until 4th May. Vote here: https://hellsbells.pl/hit-the-bell/

The “Hit The Bell” winners will join a line-up that covers heavy metal, punk, rock and extreme metal. Across three stages, the festival will deliver everything from the traditional heavy metal of the legendary Dirkschneider and Grave Digger to the extreme of PossessedVaderNunSlaughter, and Dead Congregation. The thrash metal contingent is bolstered by the technical assault of Gama Bomb and the legendary Frank Blackfire, while the fuzz-drenched riffage of Belzebong provides a stoner-doom counterpoint. 

The punk and hardcore legacy of DischargeUK SubsCockney RejectsThe Last Resort, and local icons The Analogs and Dezerter stands alongside the horrorcore energy of Słoń and the avant-garde darkness of Furia and Dola. Furthermore, the festival remains a vital platform for the new generation, showcasing the rising power of The MateriaThe StubsOwls Woods GravesHamulecMy Own AbyssSeks W Czasach WojnyPretensjeDrowned In Silver and Diving Stove

Above: Possessed

As previously announced, the festival has entered its next pricing tier. This pool of tickets will be available only until 31 May 2026 (or until sold out): Full Weekend Pass (PLN 409), Friday Ticket (PLN 199), Saturday Ticket (PLN 229). The festival also continues to offer the discounted Youth Pass (ages 13-18) and Family Pass (adult with child under 13).

Secure your entry nowhttps://hellsbells.pl/

Hells Bells online:
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IGhttps://www.instagram.com/hellsbellsfestival

TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellsbellsfestival

Official teaserhttps://youtu.be/TybhrrUbNF4?si=s5V9NNRZ4t1JV499

GATES TO HELL 2026 Tour – Dates, Cities & Venues Listed | Chaos & Carnage Dates

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

From Gates to Hell Facebook:

“Gone for 6 weeks starting real soon. We have routing dates on the way to Chaos & Carnage w/ Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, and Bodybox. Then we all meet up with Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex, and Ingestef for the Chaos And Carnage Tour, then a few more routing shows on the way home.”

“All dates below that we are playing. Follow our linktree if you haven’t picked up tickets yet.” https://linktr.ee/gatestohell

The Road to Carnage Dates
April 27 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea Live
April 28 – Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
April 29 – Ft. Worth, TX @ Tulips FTW
April 30– Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s Sports Cafe

Chaos & Carnage Dates
May 2 – Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren
May 3 – Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey
May 5 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
May 6 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
May 8 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
May 12 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
May 13 – Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall
May 15 – Reading, PA @ Reverb
May 16 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
May 17 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch
May 19 – Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
May 20 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
May 22 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theater
May 23 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Rockwell
May 24 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
May 26 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
May 27 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
May 29 – Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
May 30 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
May 31 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

Road to Carnage Return Dates
June 3 – Tulsa, OK @ Vanguard
June 4 – Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
June 5 – Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall
June 6 – Birmingham, AL @ WorkPlay Theatre

CRYPTA Shades of Sorrow: Final Rites – European Summer Tour 2026 ~ Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

From CRYPTA Facebook:

Europe! This summer will be unforgettable. In addition to the dates already announced with Kittie and Sepultura, we’ll be touring with Slaughter To Prevail and playing for the first time in some countries like Turkey and Greece. This will be a very special tour for us to say goodbye to Shades of Sorrow. Where will we see you?

Shades of Sorrow: Final Rites – European Summer Tour 2026

05.06.26 DE – Duisburg / Rage against Racism Open Air
06.06.26 DE – Kirchdorf / Bavarian Battle Open Air
07.06.26 CZ – Plzen / Metalfest Open Air
08.06.26 DE – Berlin / Cassiopeia
10.06.26 NL – The Hague / Musicon
12.06.26 ES – Madrid /Revi Live
13.06.26 PT – Lisbon /Lx Extreme
14.06.26 ES – Mos /Sala Rebullón
15.06.26 ES – Vitoria /Urban Rock Concept
16.06.26 ES – Valencia / Sala Rock City
17.06.26 ES – Badalona /Sala Estraperlo
19.06.26 FR – Clisson / Hellfest
21.06.26 TR – Istanbul / Paribu Art
23.06.26 DE – Oldenburg / Cadillac
24.06.26 DE – Dresden / Beatpol
26.06.26 CH – Hauteville / Abyss Festival
27.06.26 DE – Karlsruhe / Stadtmitte
30.06.26 DE – Weinheim / Cafe Central
01.07.26 DE – Düsseldorf / Ratinger Hof
02.07.26 DE – Osnabrück / Bastard Club
03.07.26 DE – Hamburg / Logo
04.07.26 DE – Ballenstedt / Rockharz Open Air
24.07.26 GR – Athens/ Floyd – (w/ Slaughter to Prevail)
25.07.26 GR – Thessaloniki/ Moni Lazariston – (w/ Slaughter to Prevail)
27.07.26 BG – Sofia/ Yunak – (w/ Slaughter to Prevail)
28.07.26 SRB – Belgrade / Zappa Barka
30.07.26 AT – Wien / Viper Room
31.07.26 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse
01.08.26 DE – Saarbruecken/ Garage – (w/ Slaughter to Prevail)
02.08.26 BE – Kortrijk / DVG Club
04.08.26 DE – Aschaffenburg Colos-Saal (w/ Kittie)
05.08.26 DE – München Backstage (Free & Easy Festival) (w/ Kittie)
06.08.26 DE – Nürnberg / Hirsch
07.08.26 DE – Köln / Gebäude 9 (w/ Kittie)
09.08.26 IE – Dublin / 3Arena (w/ Sepultura)
10.08.26 UK – Glasgow/ SWG3 Galvanizers – (w/ Slaughter to Prevail)
11.08.26 UK – Carlisle / The Brickyard
12.08.26 UK – Bristol/ O2 Academy – (w/ Slaughter to Prevail)
13.08.26 UK – Southampton /The 1865
14.08.26 UK – Birmingham / Asylum
15.08.26 UK – London /The Dome

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

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

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

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

Stream the album at THIS LOCATION.

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

Track-list:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Terror From Hell Records:

https://terrorfromhellrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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

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

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

From HATEBREED Bandsintown:

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

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

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

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

From INCANTATION Facebook:

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

June 9 – June 28, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pre-order links below:

www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop

www.ddmsuo.eu

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Track list:
1. Standing in Depravity

2. Destroying the Spirit

3. Tartarean Infection

4. Power to Stop It

5. Rabid Dogs

6. Satanic Hammer of Justice

7. Aftermath

8. Commitment to Death

9. Ravenous Hellslaught

10. Strikeforce of Isolate Will

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

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instagram.com/pigs_blood

www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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

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

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

The first single “Mortified” is now streaming HERE.

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

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

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

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

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

For fans of: Incantation, early Paradise Lost, Krypts

Track-list:

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

Line-up:

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

ROTTEN TOMB:

https://rottentomb.bandcamp.com/

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

Nuclear Winter Records:

https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/

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

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

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

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

From Unique Leader Records Facebook:

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

Out May 15th

Cruel Face Of War – Track List:

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

Dave Matrise (vocals, guitars) comments:

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

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

Preorder now from our webstore – ORCD.CO/CRUELFACEOFWAR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witness the return of pure hostility.

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

Track-list:

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

GODLESS:

https://godlesschile.bandcamp.com/

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

Nuclear Winter Records:

https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/

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

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

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

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

Photo Credit: Christian Sobeck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FLESHCRAWL Online:
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Spotify
Apple Music

Source: C Squared Music

SIX FEET UNDER Presents “Mutilated Corpse In The Woods” Video/Single From Forthcoming Next To Die Full-Length

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

Photo by Stephanie Cabral

Mutilated Corpse In The Woods” is the newest single from American death metal legends SIX FEET UNDER. The track appears on their forthcoming new full-length, Next To Die, set for release on April 24th via Metal Blade Records.

Comments guitarist Jack Owen, “This song started when my wife and I were in an antique store and she found an amber quartz pendant that had lines through the whole thing. I asked her what it was and she said it’s a Rutilated Quartz. Well, that’s all I needed for a title and some lyrical ideas. The chorus came easy. The verses were from a true crime show where a woman described being attacked by an assailant who tied her to a tree and slit her throat. She couldn’t speak or scream. In real life she survived the attack, telling her story with a giant scar across her throat. In this song, unfortunately she did not survive… My killer buried her where she will never be found. I wrote the music from scratch around the lyrical ideas.”

Watch SIX FEET UNDER’s lyric video for “Mutilated Corpse In The Woods” HERE

Watch the lyric video for “Unmistakable Smell Of Death” HERE.

Next To Die marks a new creative high for SIX FEET UNDER, its dozen songs marking the band’s fifteenth album since 1995’s Haunted. The record is essentially broken down into two different sides – Death and Groove – resulting in an aural masterwork that satisfies SIX FEET UNDER as artists, while also offering something for every fan.

To bring the songs to brutal life, vocalist Chris Barnes recorded his vocals at the legendary Criteria Recording Studios in Miami. “I’ve recorded 90% of my vocals for SIX FEET UNDER there with my longtime friend and engineer Chris Carroll,” says Barnes. “Criteria has a long and rich history of recording some of the most famous and important albums in the history of music. I feel very comfortable working there.”

Produced by Owens and Barnes and mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis of MRL Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, Next To Die follows 2024’s Killing For Revenge and is the third record that Barnes and Owen have created together since reuniting in 2017.

Barnes titled the record after the song “Next to Die,” as it “best represents what is contained within the ideas/storylines of the lyrics of each song. We don’t discuss lyrical themes, we each write what we’re feeling and find interesting.” The frontman urges close listening, saying, “that’s the great thing about music and art and reading. It takes you on an exploration into your own imagination, and that personal experience lets you discover what you think the meaning is. Having someone tell you what it means takes away that magic.”

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

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

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

Find all preorders at: metalblade.com/sixfeetunder.

SIX FEET UNDER will return to European stages this June with support from Embryonic Autopsy. In July, the band will kick off a North American headlining tour with support from Kataklysm and Wormhole. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.

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

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

  • No Kataklysm
    ^ Kataklysm headlines

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Source: EARSPLIT PR

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

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

Photo by Daniel Rydings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Denigration Track Listing:

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

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

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

4. Stitch By Stitch

5. We Are All Inherently Evil

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

7. Oaths Betrayed

8. Beaten Beyond the Veil

9. Steel Toe Truth

10. Cold Sun

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

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

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

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

https://www.ingested.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/ingesteduk

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

https://www.metalblade.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

SEWER ALTAR – Finnish Death-Grind Provocateurs Announce Debut Full-Length Album “Fever Dreams of Vengeance”

Posted in Death Metal, grindcore, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Finnish death-grind provocateurs SEWER ALTAR are set to unleash their debut full-length album, Fever Dreams of Vengeance, on April 24th, 2026.

The first single “Landfill Sky Burial” is now streaming HERE.

Following the critical acclaim of their 2024 demo, the band returns with a record that expands upon their earlier vision, delivering a relentless surge of death-grind sharpened with hardcore intensity.

Fever Dreams of Vengeance is both punishing and playful, balancing ferocious riffs and blastbeats with a sense of dynamism that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. The album’s compact, high-octane tracks are crafted for impact, combining the brutality of grindcore with the groove and energy of hardcore, creating moments that are as likely to trigger moshing as they are to impress with precision and creativity.

Serrated and tight, yet bursting with infectious hooks, the songs on Fever Dreams of Vengeance are a testament to SEWER ALTAR’s command of their sound. The record thrives on immediacy, offering short, sharp bursts of aggression that translate perfectly to the live stage, where the band’s intensity and charisma can be fully felt. Every track is meticulously arranged to balance chaos and cohesion, ensuring that the listener is swept up in the energy without ever losing clarity or direction.

Lyrically, SEWER ALTAR delves into death metal themes of defilement and horror, intertwining them with the pervasive malaise of sociopolitical inequality. The band reclaims the societal irreverence and paranoia aimed at the lower classes, embracing it as a spiritual totem that guides the album’s dark and uncompromising vision.

Track-list:

01. Landfill Sky Burial
02. Tachanka Drive-by
03. Altar in the Sewers
04. Fencewalkin Cheetah
05. 18 and Death
06. Deadw8
07. Cryonaut Sludge
08. Resilient Like a Disease
09. Outnumbered
10. Slave Driver Smile
11. Writing on the Wall

SEWER ALTAR‘s debut album Fever Dreams of Vengeance will be released this spring on multiple formats: CD via 783Labeland Hecatombe Records, LP via 783LabelHecatombe Recordsand 7Degrees Records, and tape via Iron Corpse Productions.

Recorded with an emphasis on raw power and clarity, Fever Dreams of Vengeance presents SEWER ALTAR as a band capable of fusing grindcore ferocity with hardcore accessibility, producing music that is punishing yet irresistibly fun. The album marks a bold step forward from the demo, establishing the band as one of Finland’s most exciting new extreme acts and promising to leave an indelible mark on fans of uncompromising underground death-grind.

For fans of: Terrorizer, Bolt Thrower, Weekend Nachos, Spazz

Line-up:

Vermis Animus – Bass, Lead Vocals
Deströyer 161 – Guitars, Vocals
R. Charon – Drums

SEWER ALTAR:

https://seweraltar.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sewer_altar/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559579033698

7Degrees Records (D):

https://www.7degrees-records.de/

https://www.7degreesrecords.bandcamp.com/

Hecatombe Records (ES):

https://www.instagram.com/hecatombe_records

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063571814325

783 Label (UK);

https://www.783label.com/

https://www.instagram.com/783label/

Iron Corpse (FI):

https://www.ironcorpse.com/

https://ironcorpse.bandcamp.com/