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Baltimore Black Metallers, NIXIL, Premiere “I Am Not Here”

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 13, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Baltimore Black Metallers, Nixil, have partnered with Invisible Oranges for the premiere of “I Am Not Here,” the second single from the forthcoming split release with Black/Death quartet, Drouth, titled Toward Dead Temples.

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The bands have each released a statement concerning their respective contributions to Toward Dead Temples, as follows:

Nixil: “Our contributions to Toward Dead Temples explore the spiritual depth of death and isolation. Through the use of imagery representative of the crumbling edifice of christo-fascism, we strive to push toward the eradication of the oppressor in all its manifestations. Sonically, this album marks a point of transition for us, beginning a deep dive into darker waters on a quest for stranger, more unsettling discordance. We are thrilled to be joining forces with our friends in Drouth to present this anthem of defiance against the crushing weight of impending dictatorship – until all tyrants and their temples fall.”

Drouth: “Originally recorded during The Teeth of Time sessions in late 2023, ‘Cathartes Aura’ and ‘The Outer Church’ stand on their own by representing both the past and future of Drouth. We are proud to share this release with our friends in Nixil and join them in spreading sonic misery throughout the West Coast this May.”

FFO: Enslaved, Ludicra, Blut Aus Nord, Altar of Plagues, Dawn, Black Curse, Ulcerate, Spectral Wound, Weakling, Sacramentum, Schammasch, Watain, The Ruins of Beverast

Nixil and Drouth will embark on the Toward Dead Temples West Coast Tour 2026, in May. Tour dates are as follows:

May 7: Seattle, WA – Neumos (Northwest Terror Fest)
May 8: Eugene, OR – John Henry’s
May 9: Redding, CA – The Dip
May 10: Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial
May 12: Los Angeles, CA – The Moroccan Lounge
May 13: San Diego, CA – Tower Bar
May 14: Palmdale, CA – Transplants Brewing
May 15: Santa Rosa, CA – Arlene Francis Center
May 16: Eureka, CA – Savage Henry Comedy Club
May 17: Portland, OR – The High Water Mark

Toward Dead Temples will be released April 24 on vinyl, cassette tape, and digital formats.

Pre-order:

nixil.bandcamp.com/album/toward-dead-temples-nixil-drouth

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drouth.bandcamp.com/album/toward-dead-temples

Track Listing:

1. Never Rise Again [Nixil]

2. Bloody Footprints on the Path of Bones [Nixil]

3. I Am Not Here [Nixil]

4. Cathartes Aura [Drouth]

5. The Outer Church [Drouth]

Nixil Photo Credit: Shane Gardner (rocknrollsocialite.com)

Credits:

Nixil:

All songs written and recorded by Nixil.

Recorded and mixed by J. Robbins at The Magpie Cage Recording Studio magpiecage.com.

Mastered by James Plotkin, plotkinworks.com.

Artwork for Nixil by Ash Nix.

Nixil:

A. – Vocals
S.G. – Guitar
A.B. – Guitar, backing vocals
A.R. – Bass, backing vocals
Drums on Toward Dead Temples – M.T.

Drouth Photo Credit: Jason DeSomer (whatever.photo)

Drouth:

All songs by Drouth.

Recorded & mixed by Billy Anderson at Hallowed Halls & Everything Hz, Portland, Ore. MMXXIII-IV.

Mastered by Justin Weis at trakworx.com, South SF, CA.

Layout & Artwork for Drouth by Matt Stikker.

Matt Stikker – Guitar, Vocals, Lyrics
John Edwards – Guitar, Vocals
Patrick Fiorentino – Drums
Matt Solis – Bass, Vocals

Viola on “The Outer Church” by Eva Vonne

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Progressive Post-Metal Outfit, Loneshore, to Release Nothing Left to Deconstruct on Willowtip ~ First Single Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 13, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Rio de Janeiro (BR) – Progressive Post-Metal outfit, Loneshore, have joined the Willowtip roster and will release their second full-length album, Nothing Left to Deconstruct, on June 19.

Following the well received 2018 debut album, From Presence to Silence, the new record for Willowtip retains the core elements of memorable melodies, unconventional song structures and post-metal atmospheric soundscapes, yet pushes the songwriting and arrangements to a whole new level.

The first single,”Parhelion,” is available at: youtu.be/SbmAT90kjiY

Nothing Left to Deconstruct will be available on CD, double-LP gatefold vinyl, and digital formats.

Pre-order:

loneshore.bandcamp.com/album/nothing-left-to-deconstruct

www.willowtip.com

FFO: The Ocean, Katatonia, Daylight Dies.

Track Listing:

  1. Self Oscillations
  2. Straylight
  3. To Stride the Black Earth
  4. Birth of a Mountain
  5. Of Lost Waters
  6. Parhelion
  7. With Nothing We Part
Photo Credit: Vitor Coutinho

Line-up:

Bruno Farinazzo (Guitars)
Luan Moura (Bass)
Luiz Felipe Netto (Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards)
Pedro Mercier (Drums)
Renan Rubim (Guitars, Keyboards)

Credits:

Music by Loneshore.
Lyrics by Luiz Felipe Netto.

Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Luiz Felipe Netto.
Mastered by Magnus Lindberg.
Additional Guitar Engineering by Zach Wish.
Artwork by David Preissel.
Band Photos by Vitor Coutinho.
35mm film Developing/Scanning by Pedro Barone (Gelatina Lab/RJ).
Layout by Moornebheym.

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SPIRIT ADRIFT Releases Final Album, Infinite Illumination ~ Available for Purchase and Stream Now!

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

The end has come… long revered and widely acclaimed heavy metal giants SPIRIT ADRIFT have released their sixth and final album, Infinite Illumination, today via 20 Buck Spin. Bookending a monumental decade+ long run, the band’s bittersweet swan song is marked by one of their most ambitious and crushing records to date. 

SPIRIT ADRIFT mastermind Nathan Garrett’s final magnum opus is a return to the wellspring that first inspired it all and a testament to a band that in the last 10 years has crafted an impeccable signature thoroughly their own, molded from the elemental matter of more than a half century of heavy metal exaltation. 

Infinite Illumination has a directness to it, a sense of urgency and raw intensity. The songs feel inevitable, like they had to be driven out from deep within during a time of great upheaval. The fatalistic ‘Born in a Bad Way’ summons a vengeful “broken relic from another age” that must “live again and make them pay” via Garrett’s swaggering snarl, while “White Death” impugns “God shined on a chosen few, we must kill the rest of you”.

These songs have a palpable sense of malaise both spiritual and terrestrial, personal and universal, inflicted via crushing traditional Doom riffs, thunderous mid-tempo marches and Garrett’s impassioned vocal delivery. 

Long after the band is gone fans will continue to discover the SPIRIT ADRIFT catalog and witness the breadth of greatness they delivered in just a decade’s time. Every melodic, epic and emotionally charged thread that defines the band’s legacy honors the animating force behind pure creative ambition. And at its core Infinite Illumination carries both the weight of conclusion and the troubling realization that it is rarely painless to say farewell. 

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

Stream Infinite Illumination: 

Youtube | Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music

About SPIRIT ADRIFT:

Spirit Adrift’s music is an alchemical sonic melting pot that combines classic doom, traditional heavy metal, and the intensity of old school thrash, forging a unique and forward-thinking sound. Led by founder, multi-instrumentalist, and frontman Nate Garrett, the band built a reputation for towering riffs, anthemic songwriting, and emotionally charged performances rooted in both personal struggle and defiant perseverance. 

Emerging in 2016, Spirit Adrift released a string of critically acclaimed albums: Chained to Oblivion, Curse of Conception, Divided by Darkness, Enlightened in Eternity, and Ghost at the Gallows. Earning praise from outlets such as Decibel, Revolver, Metal Hammer, and Kerrang!, who ranked the band among the best of the decade. 

Spirit Adrift toured and shared stages with the likes of High on Fire, Yob, Crowbar, Corrosion of Conformity, Midnight, and has appeared at major festivals such as Download, Hellfest, and Psycho Las Vegas. Their live shows were visceral and cathartic, equal parts power and conviction. 

In 2026, Spirit Adrift announced their end with the release of their 6th and final album, Infinite Illumination. While their band’s story comes to a close, their legacy and profound impact on heavy music will be felt for decades to come.

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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

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Kansas City Thrash Crew HELLEVATE to Return With Killicon Valley

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

Kansas City thrash masters HELLEVATE will unleash their sixth assault this spring!

Killicon Valley is relentless in execution. Eleven tracks of the bullshit-free, ‘thrash-or-be-thrashed’ attitude the band has cultivated over their nearly 20 years of existence. Today, that fury has escalated beyond the breaking point. The result is an album that true fans of old-school thrash can blast with pride.

Guitarist Dan Whitmer comments on Killicon Valley, “We couldn’t be more excited about this release! It’s the result of the last few years of a concentrated effort to expand our songwriting capabilities and deliver something for every kind of metal fan there is. Sonically, we’re going to places we haven’t been to before, and we’re trying out a lot of different approaches, sounds, and songwriting angles in our mission to make heads bang worldwide! Everyone involved has pushed themselves physically and mentally in their performances, and it’s all come together in a unique blend of melody and aggression, tackling every subject from our anger at the injustices in the world, to velociraptor attacks and Japanese spider demons. Grab a brace, because this album will make you wreck your neck!”

Get your first taste of Killicon Valley with the album’s lead single, “In the Long Grass.” Check out the official video at: youtu.be/4pvJtJcOrvo.

Killicon Valley is set for release on May 22. Pre-order the album at: hellevate.bandcamp.com/album/killicon-valley

HELLEVATE will mark the release of Killicon Valley with an album release show at Warehouse on Broadway in Kansas City, MO. Support will come from Jackson Country 5, Meat Shank, and Bloodscent. Check the event page for details.

Stream more from HELLEVATE on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

Track-list:

1) D.T.C.

2) In the Long Grass

3) Invoke Apocalypse

4) Demagogue

5) The Rampart

6) Holy Man

7) Jorogumo

8) Part of the Tribe

9) Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)

10) The Lost Pages

11) Thou Shalt Kill

12) Curse God and Die

HELLEVATE is a thrash metal band from Kansas City, MO, known for their unique blend of melodic thrash, extreme metal, and power metal influences. Formed in the late 2000s by guitarist Dan Whitmer, HELLEVATE maintains a commitment to writing unforgettable music that hits hard and leaves a lasting impression.

Lyrically, the band continues to deliver powerful messages with directness and intensity. Together, they have crafted a sound that is both expansive and undeniably thrash, incorporating influences from speed metal, power metal, death metal, and hardcore to create something truly unique.

Photo credit: Kaitlyn Waggoner

Line-Up:

Robert Browne – Vocals
Dan Whitmer – Guitar
Joshua Cole – Guitar
Zack Burke – Bass
Ruben Lopez – Drums

HELLEVATE‘s discography includes their debut self-titled album (2012), Kill Confirmed (2014), Weapons Against Their Will (2016), The Purpose Is Cruelty (2023) and their newest album Killicon Valley (2026).

Since their debut in 2012, HELLEVATE has built a reputation for delivering electrifying live performances, sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in metal, including EXODUS, KREATOR, ACCEPT, OVERKILL, DESTRUCTION, HAMMERFALL, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, GHOUL, VENOM INC., and DANZIG, among others.

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WARNING Returns With Rituals Of Shame, Out June 19th, Via Relapse Records

Posted in doom metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 9, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW: https://orcd.co/warning-ritualsofshame

PIONEERING DOOM BAND’S FIRST NEW MUSIC SINCE 2006’S WATCHING FROM A DISTANCE

Warning return with Rituals of Shame, their first new album in 20 years, due June 19 via Relapse Records. The band’s 2006 album, Watching from a Distance, has become one of the most revered releases in doom metal, with Pitchfork noting it “stands among the high water marks of the genre,” and Stereogum declaring it the “greatest doom record of all time.”

“It’s my privilege to be able to present to you the first track released from Rituals of Shame,” Patrick Walker shares as “Stations” (https://youtu.be/x49aT-WREO0) is now available. “Whether you’re among those who have been waiting for this for twenty years, or whether you’re new to my music, it is with great pleasure and some relief, that I can finally give you a taste of the album that will follow later in the year. I wrote and recorded the entire record throughout 2025. This is the year I shall have the honour of sharing it with you.”

Walker, who also leads 40 Watt Sun, began work on Rituals of Shame in January 2025, writing seven days a week over three months as he turned his full focus back to Warning. The album was recorded at The Arch Studio, a 140-year-old former church in Southport, U.K., with recording and mixing handled by Chris Fullard (Idles, Sunn O))), Ulver).

The decision to make a new Warning album emerged from a transformative period in Walker’s life. Reluctant to explain his lyrics, he acknowledges only that the work reflects a deeply personal present moment, with the collection echoing the themes that have long defined his writing: longing, separation, and most of all, love.

Rituals of Shame also reflects a range of Walker’s longstanding influences, from the expansive melodic structures of Marillion to the restraint and clarity of June Tabor. He also cites John Brenner of Revelation as a formative influence, particularly in shaping his approach to articulating emotion through heavy music.

The collection is available now for pre-order (https://orcd.co/warning-ritualsofshame) on various vinyl variants and other physical formats, as well as digital pre-saves.

Rituals of Shame track listing:

  1. Rituals of Shame
  2. Stations
  3. Night Comes Down
  4. Landing Lights
  5. Teacher

Warning tour dates:

April 16 to 19 Tilburg, NL Roadburn Festival
July 10 to 12 Pleszew, PL Red Smoke Festival
July 29 to August 1 Bergen, NO Beyond The Gates
August 13 to 15 Francavilla Al Mare, IT Frantic Festival
August 13 to 16 Carhaix-plouger, FR Motocultor Festival
September 4 Helsinki, FI KULT
September 12 to 13 Leon, MX Candelabrum Metal Festival
November 7 Nuremberg, DE Sonus Obscura Festival
November 13 Athens, GR An Club

Warning hail from Essex, U.K., emerging from the British doom scene in 1994. The band released two albums in their initial run, The Strength to Dream (1999) and Watching from a Distance (2006). The band reunited in 2017 for a limited number of live performances including an appearance at Roadburn Festival. Warning is Patrick Walker (vocals/guitar), Wayne Taylor (guitar), Marcus Hatfield (bass), and Andrew Prestidge (drums).

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MOB RULES Announce Stories From The Verdant Vale ~ Release First Single “Master Of The Black Crow”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 8, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

German heavy metal veterans MOB RULES have announced Stories From The Verdant Vale, set for release on August 21 via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. To mark the announcement, the band unveil the first single, “Master Of The Black Crow”, a high-energy track that pulls no punches!

Driven by a striking, Celtic-inspired guitar hook, the song stands out for its uncompromising compactness. In its direct approach and razor-sharp structure, the track recalls the raw energy of Black Sabbath’s classic Paranoid: not a single ounce of excess, no detours: the song gets straight to the point and unleashes its full impact in the shortest possible time.

Listen HERE: 

https://mobrules.rpm.link/masterPR 

With Stories From The Verdant Vale, MOB RULES return to the narrative world introduced with their latest album Rise Of The Ruler (2025), which was widely praised and marked a major milestone in the band’s career. The material originates from songs written during the final stages of those sessions, now presented as a special standalone release.

As vocalist Klaus Dirks explains:
“During the final stages of completing the album, we discussed possible bonus material for the earbook edition with the label. We were reluctant to use demo versions or similar material. This motivated us to write a few new songs. We were well aware of what we were getting ourselves into, but we also wanted to challenge ourselves a little.”

The songs reveal a slightly more direct and compact approach compared to Rise Of The Ruler while staying true to the band’s signature blend of melodic power metal, atmosphere and storytelling. Expanding the original concept from a different perspective, the material forms a natural extension of Rise Of The Ruler, while each track also stands strong on its own.

Originally conceived in part as exclusive material, Stories From The Verdant Vale now receives a proper release on vinyl and digital platforms. The record was mixed by Markus Teske, with artwork created by Stan W. Decker.

Pre-Order / Pre-Save Stories From The Verdant Vale here:
https://mobrules.rpm.link/storiesPR 

Track-list:

Side A:

  1. Savage Land Reprise
  2. Master Of The Black Crow
  3. Masquerade Ball
  4. Above The Maelstrom
  5. Balance Of Power

Side B (Bonus Tracks):

  1. Celebration Day (2014 Version, feat. Bernhard Weiß)
  2. Insurgeria (2014 Version, feat. Udo Dirkschneider)
  3. Coast To Coast (2014 Version, feat. Chity Somapala)
  4. End Of All Days (2014 Version, feat. Amanda Somerville)
  5. Broken

MOB RULES:
Klaus Dirks – Vocals
Sven Lüdke – Guitar
Florian Dyszbalis – Guitar
Markus Brinkmann – Bass
Jan Christian Halfbrodt – Keys
Sebastian Schmidt – Drums

About MOB RULES
Formed in Northern Germany in the early 1990s, MOB RULES have established themselves as a constant force in melodic power metal. Known for their concept-driven albums, strong melodies and atmospheric depth, the band has built a loyal international following over the decades.

With ten studio albums to date, including the critically acclaimed Rise Of The Ruler, MOB RULES have continuously refined their sound while staying true to their roots. Their blend of classic heavy metal influences and modern production has secured them a lasting place within the genre.

Connect with MOB RULES:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mobrulesband 
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mobrulesband 

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Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpm_roar/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rpm_roar

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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

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“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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https://www.instagram.com/metalbladerecords

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Melodic Dark Metal Band, SOULFALLEN, Releases Second Single From Their Upcoming Fourth Album

Posted in dark metal, Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 6, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photographer: Martti Pohjosaho

Finland’s melodic dark metal masters, SOULFALLEN, return with a second single from their long-awaited upcoming fourth album, set to be released later this year. Flesh Unearthed is the shortest track of the album, representing its faster and more aggressive side. 

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/soulfallen-fleshunearthed

”Flesh Unearthed, or FU for short, was one of the first songs we composed for the new album. It is a blasting assault that grips its listener from start to finish with its tight riffs and haunting melodies. We can’t wait to unleash this beast live,” accounts vocalist-frontman Kai Leikola. 

Watch the lyric video for the song: https://youtu.be/wbh3px-FaXM

Composers: Aapeli Kivimäki & Jari Kinnunen
Lyricist: Kai Leikola
Arrangement: Soulfallen

Next live date:

13.6.2026 Hard Rock Korppi, Laukaa, Finland

SOULFALLEN:
Kai Leikola – vocals
Aapeli Kivimäki – guitars
Jari Kinnunen – guitars
Teemu Vähäkangas – bass
Aaro Lappalainen – drums

Discography:
World Expiration (2007)
Grave New World (2009)
The Promise of Hell (2012)

https://www.soulfallen.com/

https://www.facebook.com/soulfallenofficial

https://www.instagram.com/soulfallen_official/

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DUST’s New Concept Album Thoughts Of A Falling Man – Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on April 5, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Italian modern metal force DUST proudly releases their highly anticipated sophomore album, Thoughts Of A Falling Man, available worldwide on April 3rd, 2026, through Rockshots Records.

Marking a decisive evolution in the band’s sound, Thoughts Of A Falling Man pushes DUST into heavier, darker, and more introspective territory. The record unfolds as a conceptual near‑death journey, where the protagonist confronts guilt, judgment, and inner demons in a suspended dimension between eternity and oblivion. The result is a visceral, immersive experience that captures the psychological collapse and spiritual limbo at the heart of the album’s narrative.

Musically, DUST deliver their most uncompromising work to date, an intense fusion of death metal brutality, groove‑driven heaviness, thrash aggression, and black metal atmosphere. Sharp riffing, tightly controlled dynamics, and a constant sense of tension shape a cohesive and oppressive sonic landscape from start to finish.

New album Thoughts Of A Falling Man is available from Rockshots Records at the following links:

CD – Thoughts Of A Falling Man: https://rockshots.eu/products/dust-thoughts-of-a-falling-man

Add to your Spotify playlist –https://open.spotify.com/album/1TK3rd7uHqF3kSfIc7w9KU​

Music Video – “Bodyless” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyE8ltsPBfY

Recommended for fans of Parkway Drive, Jinjer, and Trivium.

Track Listing:

  1. Intro – 1:49
  2. Before Your Awaken – 5:23
  3. Death’s Ashes Upon Me – 3:52
  4. Contemptus Mundi – 3:58
  5. Fragments of Mirror – 4:26
  6. Thoughts of a Falling Man – 6:40
  7. Bodyless – 3:44
  8. The Reaping of the Scythe – 3:56
  9. Beyond the Void – 6:06
    Album Length: 39:54

Dust Line-Up:
Riccardo Pirozzi: Vocals
Stefano D’Angelo: Guitars
Federico Ignini: Guitars
Francesco D’Elia: Bass
Eric Di Donato: Drums

More info:
https://rockshots.eu 

https://www.instagram.com/dust__band/ 

https://www.facebook.com/DustTorino

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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Pagan Records to Release 30th Anniversary Reissue of Sacrilegium’s Album: Wicher

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

Thirty years after its initial emergence from the Polish underground, Sacrilegium’s seminal debut, Wicher, is set for a reissue via Pagan Records. Originally released in 1996, Wicher is one of the most influential and atmospheric works of Polish black metal, a record that captured the freezing, pagan spirit of the era with a raw, melodic grandeur that few have since replicated.

In celebration of this 30th anniversary, Pagan Records is unearthing the album in its most authentic form to date. This reissue features the original, “lost” cover art, rediscovered after decades, and includes the full lyrics for the first time in years.

Set for release on 11 April 2026, the reissue will be available in multiple high-quality formats: jewelcase CD, double splatter vinyl, double blue vinyl, double white vinyl. 

Released during the “golden age” of the Polish scene, Wicher stood apart for its ability to balance savage black metal aggression with an evocative, folk-tinted atmosphere. For many, it represents the pinnacle of the genre’s mid-90s evolution, blending cold, razor-sharp riffing with a distinctly Slavic sense of melancholy.

Pre-order now via Pagan Records: https://www.pagan-records.com/pl/searchquery/wicher/1/phot/5?url=wicher

Track-list:

  1. W Dolinie Rwących Potoków
  2. Śpiew Kruków Czarnych Cieni
  3. Wilczy Skowyt
  4. W Rogatym Majestacie Snu
  5. Zagubiona Ciemność
  6. Wicher Falami Ognia
  7. Szept Nocy
  8. Tam Gdzie Gaśnie Dzień (bonus track)

Pagan Records online:

Website / Shop: https://www.pagan-records.com

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

Bandcamp: https://paganrecords.bandcamp.com

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/paganrecords

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagan.records/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/knxur7q2nz7w1he6qqq60ssq5?si=439870fe0b3d4918

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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 Denigration, INGESTED will return to the US as part of the Chaos & Carnage Tour alongside Thy Art Is Murder, Bodysnatcher, Carnifex, 200 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

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U.S. Weirdo Thrashers, NUCLEAR TOMB, Releasing Epoch Inhumane Album in June! ~ “Falling Out The World of Lies” Video Premiered!

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

Baltimore, MD’s weirdo thrash stalwarts, Nuclear Tomb, are back and as twisted and vicious as ever with their new full-length album Epoch Inhumane, out June 12th on Rotted Life Records!

The official video for the album’s first single, “Falling Out The World of Lies,” has been premiered at No Clean Singing! Check it out at:

nocleansinging.com/2026/04/03/an-ncs-video-premiere-nuclear-tomb-falling-out-of-the-world-of-lies/

Nuclear Tomb‘s unique fusion of tight thrash riffing, noisy punk aggression, progressive rock ambition, and classic heavy metal grandeur has brought comparisons to trailblazing metal mavericks such as Voivod, Pestilence, and Coroner.

Refusing to rest on their laurels, the band spent the last two years crafting new material, which they introduced and refined in front of audiences at gigs ranging as far as Texas to Quebec. With Epoch Inhumane, Nuclear Tomb are looking to up the ante: faster speeds, deeper hooks and even more dynamic twists than their fans have already come to expect. Songs that fearlessly rip and tear through warped tales of real world society’s impending collapse. Be prepared for the horror… Mind Thrashing Sonic Nightmares.

FFO: Voivod, Pestilence, Coroner, Atheist

Track Listing:

1. Watch The Skies

2. Falling Out The World of Lies

3. Unbowed & Averse 

4. Faithless Continuum

5. Broken Promise, Barren Essence 

6. Lifeless Transformation 

7. Butcher’s Lament 

8. Terminally Emboldened 

9. The Coward’s Curse

10. Epoch Inhumane

Photo Credit: Travis Stone

Line-Up:

Michael Brown – Guitar/Vocals
Matt Ibach – Guitar
Amelia Morris – Bass
JD Lookabill – Drums

Credits:

Album engineered and mixed by: Matt Michel at Viva Studio VA.
Mastered by: Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Additional lead guitar by Demir Soyer.
Album art by Brad Moore.

facebook.com/NuclearTombLives

instagram.com/nucleartomblives 

nucleartomb1.bandcamp.com

rottedlife.com

Source: ClawHamer PR

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Modern Metal Supergroup CYHRA Release Empowering New Single “Bleed With Pride” ~ Announce New Album: Requiem For A Pipe Dream

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

Listen to “Bleed With Pride”: 

https://cyhra.rpm.link/bleedPR

Swedish melodic metal supergroup CYHRA (Featuring AMARANTHE Co-Founder Jake E and current THE HALO EFFECT, KAMELOT, THE CROWN, and SUBURBAN TRIBE members) unveil an epic modern metal offering in their empowering new single “Bleed With Pride“. As CYHRA celebrates their 10th anniversary year, the new release arrives alongside the announcement of the band’s fourth studio album Requiem For A Pipe Dream scheduled to be released on June 5th, 2026, via Reigning Phoenix Music. 

CYHRA frontman Jake E comments,“‘Bleed With Pride’ is about learning to trust your scars instead of hiding them. For a long time, I carried the weight of the past like something that needed to be buried. But the truth is, those wounds kept me honest. They became my compass. This song is about the internal war, the silent thunder you fight inside and choosing not to let it drown you. If I’m going to bleed, it’s not out of shame anymore. It’s with pride. Because every scar means I survived, I rebuilt, and I kept burning.”

“Bleed With Pride” aptly encompasses the central themes of the forthcoming Requiem For A Pipe Dream. This rhythmic track, fueled by a driving momentum, delivers a resonating effect alongside the emotive lyrics. CYHRA‘s high-octane sound is captivating and energizing; providing encouragement and strength to keep progressing despite past difficulties. 

Listen to “Bleed With Pride”: https://cyhra.rpm.link/bleedPR

Pre-order/ pre-save Requiem For A Pipe Dream: https://cyhra.rpm.link/requiemPR 

Photo credit: Linda Florin

L-R:
Jake E (vocals, keys), Marcus Sunesson (guitars), Jesper Strömblad (bass, guitars),
Euge Valovirta (guitars, bass), Alex Landenburg (drums)

Requiem For A Pipe Dream – Track Listing:
1. Bleed With Pride
2. Superman
3. Miss Me When I’m Gone 
4. Ghostbound
5. In The Center Of A Miracle
6. Skin From Bones 
7. Ghost I’m Meant To Be
8. Mark Of My Sins
9. Venom In Me  
10. Box With Spirits
11. Hold Your Fire feat. Samy Elbanna [Bonus Track]

More from CYHRA:
“Box With Spirits” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/M5LEuIRyhhI?si=v1G1orT00QOQ-5Ym

“Superman” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOJTm36WqV0

“Skin From Bones” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdHXm_JwR8s

“Mark Of My Sins” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lqXqQm2Pbk

More on CYHRA:
cyhra.com | Facebook | Instagram| TikTok | YouTube | RPM

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

Source: C Squared Music

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EXODUS – GOLIATH U.S. and Global Chart Results

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on April 2, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From EXODUS Facebook:

“Wow! Amazing! Goliath has charted higher than anything we’ve ever done, this is just so epic on so many levels! Thanks to every single person who helped make this possible. 15 on the Billboard 200! And these other countries charts are off the hook! Squeezed our way in there with all the pop and rap and country, somehow we forced our way in! STOKED!!”

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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 783Label, Hecatombe 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/

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

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

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

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

Commenting on the record the band states: 

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

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

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

Adding about the song they say:

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

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

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

Beckoning The Void of Eternal Silence – Track List:

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

About FUNEBRARUM: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AMBERIAN DAWN – Announces New Singer ~ New Studio Album Releases on June 26th

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

From AMBERIAN DAWN:

We’re releasing our ninth studio album Temptation’s Gates on June 26, 2026 via Napalm Records. We’re also introducing our new singer, Swedish-English musician Nicole Willerton.

Our former frontwoman Capri has stepped down due to her busy schedule. We sincerely thank her for over a decade together, including five albums and extensive touring, and wish her all the best.

Check out the whole news on: www.amberiandawn.com

CHECK OUT NEW MUSIC VIDEO “TEMPTATION’s GATES” on YOUTUBE HERE

CHECK OUT THE NEW SONG ON SPOTIFY HERE

Here’s the album cover art (by Jan Yrluynd):

WORLDWIDE PRE-ORDER  STARTS ON 31.3.2026

PRE ORDERING FROM NAPALM RECORDS IS OPEN NOW:

www.napalmrecords.com/amberiandawn

Temptation’s Gates will be available in the following formats:

  • 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Marbled Translucent Red Black, incl. 12-page 12” Booklet – strictly limited to 100 copies worldwide (Napalm Mailorder exclusive)
  • 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Black
  • 1-CD 4p. Digipak
  • Digital Album
  • 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Marbled Translucent Red Black, incl. 12-page 12” Booklet – strictly limited to 100 copies worldwide (Napalm Mailorder exclusive) PRE ORDER NOW FROM HERE: NAPALM RECORDS

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PRIME CREATION – Announce New Studio Album: Souls Of The Fallen ~ Release Lyric Video For First Single “Galactic Rebirth”

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 29, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

[Photo Credit: Roger Johansson]

Swedish melodic metal force PRIME CREATION have unveiled a brand new lyric video for their first single, “Galactic Rebirth”, taken from their upcoming studio album Souls Of The Fallen, set for release on June 26, 2026 via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Pre-orders have just started at: https://primecreation.rpm.link/soulsPR

With “Galactic Rebirth,” the band delivers a powerful first glimpse into the album’s cinematic and emotionally charged direction, combining soaring melodies with relentless heaviness. The track dives deep into themes of cosmic conflict and existential struggle, as the band unveils:

“The song is about a cosmic war fought at the edge of extinction, where a dying sun and endless darkness set the stage for a final stand. It follows celestial warriors bound together by fate, legend, and shared sacrifice as they face overwhelming odds. Themes of fear, pain, and loss run through the battle, but so does defiance and unity. Overall, it’s about rising together to confront annihilation and leaving a mark through courage, even if victory comes at a cost.”

Stream “Galactic Rebirth”: 

https://primecreation.rpm.link/rebirthPR

The video is premiering here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4qnPGH_JCA

Souls Of The Fallen – Tracklist:
1. Galactic Rebirth
2. Ghosts
3. Blood Harvest
4. Souls of the Fallen
5. Alliance
6. Lost Legacy
7. Legends Never Die
8. Ashes of Trust

Formed in Sweden in 2015, PRIME CREATION quickly established themselves as a driving force in modern melodic heavy metal. Rising from the ashes of the power metal band Morifade, the group brought together skilled and experienced musicians with a clear vision: combine technical precision with powerful songwriting and a contemporary edge.

Following their self-titled debut in 2016 and the critically acclaimed Tears Of Rage (2019), the band continued to evolve, culminating in Tell Freedom I Said Hello (2023), which gained strong international attention. Known for their dynamic live presence, PRIME CREATION have toured across Europe and shared stages with acts like Masterplan and appeared at festivals alongside Europe and W.A.S.P.

With Souls Of The Fallen, produced by Niels Nielsen (Ghost, In Flames), the band take another decisive step forward, pushing their sound into darker, more progressive territory while staying true to their melodic roots.

PRIME CREATION:
Esa Englund – Vocals
Robin Arnell – Lead Guitar
Rami Tainamo – Rhythm Guitar
Henrik Weimedal – Bass Guitar
Kim Arnell – Drums

More on PRIME CREATION:

Website: https://www.primecreationband.com/

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

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

Visit ROAR Online:

Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de 

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

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

Source: C Squared Music

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Michigan Brutalists MY OWN WILL Announce New EP, Misery – Title Track Now Streaming

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on March 28, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Misery Out June 4th

Michigan’s MY OWN WILL has announced the release of their newest EP, Misery. The EP promises to clutch throats and incite pits with four overly-aggressive tracks of metal-fueled hardcore.

The band has picked the EP’s title track for the lead single. Vocalist Dave Keoppen comments on the song, “‘Misery’ was the first demo we recorded for the EP and was initially called ‘Highway Homicide.’ It is a fast, blistering track that we really feel sets the tone for the EP. Sonically, it is unlike anything we feel we have done before. I really tried to push my vocal ability on this one and the dudes wrote a heavy, fast, interesting ass beater. It’s fast at times, slow at times, and maintain a constant auditory onslaught throughout.”

Watch the music video for “Misery” here.

Misery is due out on June 4th, through Bleeding Art Collective in partnership with Blood Blast Distribution. Pre-save the EP at: myownwill.bfan.link/misery-ep.

MY OWN WILL hit the road in support of Misery with labelmates, NIGHTS OF MALICE. The Chaos & Misery Tour kicks off on June 4th in New Jersey.

Chaos & Misery Tour dates:

6/4 Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
6/5 Harrisburg, PA @ Capital City Music Hall
6/6 Salisbury, MD @ Lurking Class Skate Shop
6/9 Memphis, TN @ Growlers
6/10 Nashville, TN @ Cobra
6/11 Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply
6/12 Warner Robins, GA @ The Reverb Room
6/13 Orlando, FL @ My Sisters House
6/14 Bradenton, FL @ Oscura
6/16 Lake Worth, FL @ Propaganda
6/17 Jacksonville, FL @ Hard Love
6/18 Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar
6/19 Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
6/20 Chesapeake, VA @ Riffhouse Pub

Misery Track-listing:
1) Misery
2) Rorshach
3) Forsaken
4) Phobos

Misery was engineered by Max Kushner and produced by Cody Steward and Max Kushner. The EP was mixed by Cody Steward and mastering and additional mixing by Christian Donaldson.

BIO:

MY OWN WILL is a death metal driven hardcore act from Southeastern Michigan, USA. The band has shared the stage with absolute titans such as Hatebreed, Cannibal Corpse, Nile, Suffocation, Bodysnatcher and Left To Suffer, as well as performing on events such as Michigan Metal Fest and Blue Ridge Rock Fest.

The band’s debut album Left To The Flies is a crushing example of the heft and groove that this band delivers live. The album saw three tracks featured on Spotify’s prestigious Deathcore and Metalcore playlist pushing their brand of deathcore to thousands of new listeners.

linktr.ee/MyOwnWill

Source: ClawHammer PR

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