Metal fans, prepare for a sonic excavation. Destiny’s End, the influential US Power Metal supergroup featuring vocalist James Rivera (Helstar), has officially announced the upcoming release of Breathe Deep the Road’ (Live & Unreleased), a definitive collection capturing the band’s peak era. The album will be released on January 23, 2026.
Documenting the band’s legendary 1999 tour alongside Nevermore and Iced Earth, the album features six explosive live tracks, including the iconic “Breathe Deep in the Dark,” and a crushing medley of Judas Priest classics. In addition, the collection includes three never-before-heard studio tracks: a lost bonus track from the original 1998 sessions, a menacing King Diamond cover, and a powerful tribute to Dio. All tracks have been recently remastered for maximum impact by Andrew Lee.
To kick off the pre-order campaign, Destiny’s End will immediately release the first digital single, “Breathe Deep the Road.” Check it out here!
Destiny’s End was comprised of some of the most respected names in US Metal:
• James Rivera (Helstar, Vicious Rumors) – Vocals • Dan DeLucie (Crescent Shield, New Eden) – Guitar • Perry Grayson (Falcon, Isen Torr) – Guitar • Nardo Andi (New Eden) – Bass • Brian Craig (New Eden, Seven Witches) – Drums
Extreme metal duo Gravewitch have released their brand-new music video “Mistress Hate,” a blistering visual companion to their self-titled album, which dropped this past June via Rock Sun Records. The release marks a defining moment for the band, showcasing their evolution from raw beginnings to a fully realised professional sound.
Formed in 2013 by childhood friends Chris Fleming (guitar/vocals) and Andrew Ingraham (drums), Gravewitchwas born out of a shared passion for heavy music and a desire to carve their own path in the underground scene.
“We’ve been best friends since childhood and decided to create Gravewitch when we were sophomores in high school. This band has always been about pushing ourselves creatively and staying true to our vision,” says Fleming.
Fusing elements of Black Metal, Thrash, Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, and Cascadian Black Metal into a sound that is both punishing and atmospheric, Gravewitch is relentless, melodic, heavy, intriguing, and old-school.
Gravewitch’s self-titled album takes listeners on a dark and diverse journey through ten tracks, each with its own distinct theme and musical identity. From the haunting portrayal of early 1900s insane asylums in Damnable Evil to the personal nightmare of sleep paralysis in Phantasm, the band blends thrash, black, and melodic elements with precision.
Track Listing: 1. Damnable Evil (4:24) 2. Phantasm (4:21) 3. Mistress of Hate (4:13) 4. Ritual Reanimation (4:35) 5. Atmospheric Alterations (4:31) 6. White City Devil (4:00) 7. Woodland Trance (5:09) 8. Systematic Fallout (4:21) 9. Operation Overlord (5:27) 10. The Once Sacred Gift of Life (3:32) Album Length: 44:38
Mistress of Hate revisits the brutality of witch trials, while Ritual Reanimation summons undead armies through thrash-driven intensity. Nature and atmosphere dominate Atmospheric Alterations, contrasting with the chilling true-crime narrative of White City Devilabout serial killer H.H. Holmes.
Woodland Trance evokes haunted forests with cascadian black metal textures, and Systematic Falloutdelivers pure thrash chaos alongside the band’s first-ever guitar solo. War themes emerge in Operation Overlord, immersing listeners in the chaos of D-Day, while The Once Sacred Gift of Lifecloses the album with grief, mortality, and the origins of Gravewitch’s sound. Together, the record showcases the duo’s ability to fuse extreme metal subgenres into a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
“Written during the chaos of 2020, our self-titled album reflects the uncertainty of the times. We had no idea if these songs were ever going to see the light of day. The chaotic energy of the world matched the diversity of the music, so we embraced different lyrical topics that had nothing to do with each other,” adds Fleming.
The new video “Mistress Hate”captures the raw energy and occult-inspired aesthetic that defines Gravewitch. Filmed in South Wales, United Kingdom by Ritual Video, the clip features the same actress who played “The Witch” in the band’s debut video “Circle of Power” from their first album The Summoning.
Recommended for fans of Gravewitch‘s self-titled album, released on June 18, 2025, via Rock Sun Records, is available on all digital platforms and CD.
Album Credits: All songs performed by: Chris Fleming & Andrew Ingraham All songs written by: Chris Fleming & Andrew Ingraham Produced by: Johnny Davis Mixed by: Johnny Davis Mastered by: Jay Maas Artwork by: Agustinsane Iryanto
Massacre Records Classix Shape Edition is a series of 10 die-cut CD’s. This ANVIL five song compilation is #10 in the series, released back in 1999.
I bought this CD in used condition, about 10 years ago, at an independent record store that’s no longer in business. If I remember correctly, the price I paid for this ANVIL gem was below 10 dollars. You can find this CD online for 15 dollars or lower, right now. It doesn’t have a front cover in the jewel case, with liner notes only on the back cover. I’m unsure if a front cover existed and still researching if one did.
I never played this oddity either in my car CD player or my home stereo system; for fear of a mishap due to its unique die-cut shape. Written on the back cover, it states: “Not suitable for disc changers and car CD players.”
Its existence as a collectible is good enough for me!
Blood On The Ice
Doctor Kevorkian
Old School
Speed Of Sound
Metal On Metal (Live at Wacken Open Air – previously unreleased)
The CD itself is in fabulous condition, with no scratches or signs of wear. Looks like any prior owner didn’t take a chance playing it either.
Letters of each volume (10 in all) of this series, on the CD spines, together in order spell: METAL&MORE. Thank you for checking out my ANVIL CD and visiting Metal Odyssey. I appreciate every visitor! Metal be thy name. – Stone
After bringing early recordings from Twilight Moon and Degenerate back to life, Finnish metal icon Mathias Lillmåns, known by most as the vocalist of Finntroll and …And Oceans, now unveils the central monument of his archive project: the most expansive collection of recovered material to date. Together with the release of the album, also out now is the video of the song “Sanguine Sadism“.
With Remains, released Friday 28.11.2025 via Stormbound Records, Mathias Lillmåns presents the first full-length retrospective of his early, unreleased and long-forgotten recordings: a 17-track anthology spanning material from the bands Twilight Moon, Remains, Degenerate, Chthonian, Vere and Observant.
Where the earlier archival EPs gave glimpses into Lillmåns’ formative years, Remains is the complete excavation – a three-decade timeline of raw beginnings, stylistic pivots and the gradual emergence of the voice that would later become a defining part of modern Finnish metal.
“Most listeners see me as a singer”, says Lillmåns, “but with this compilation I wanted to show the transformation I went through, from being an instrumentalist that wanted to stay in the shadows to becoming the front man I’m known as today.”
Drawing from sessions some of which were presumed lost to time – rescued from basements, rediscovered on MiniDiscs, pulled from unlabeled tapes and forgotten hard drives, Remains is an inspiring musical story of trial, instinct and evolution. Across these recordings, listeners will hear Lillmåns finding his voice, from early bass-only roles, to reluctant vocalist, to a fully realized frontman.
For listeners who want deeper context, the CD edition includes personal liner notes by Lillmåns himself. He recounts the improvised reel-to-reel beginnings of Twilight Moon, the garage-recorded rawness of Remains, and the early studio ambitions of Degenerate. He reflects on the intentionally abrasive spirit of Chthonian, the one-night whirlwind that became Vere, and the sharpened, self-produced approach of Observant. Together, these notes sketch a concise but revealing portrait of the creative evolution that shaped his earliest years.
TRACK-LIST: 01 Twilight Moon – Wanderlust 02 Twilight Moon – Spirit Lord 03 Twilight Moon – Shattered Reflections 04 Twilight Moon – Stuck in Eternity (Live 1999) 05 Remains – Forced into Lies 06 Remains – Leaving the Path of the Blind 07 Remains – The Life That Passed (Slowly Fading) 08 Degenerate – Blinded 09 Degenerate – Displacement 10 Degenerate – Lost in Glass and Stone 11 Chthonian – Ill 12 Chthonian – Larvae, Nymph, Decay 13 Chthonian – Sanguine Sadism 14 Vere – The Silver Lining 15 Vere – Ignite, Enflame 16 Observant – As Corroded as You 17 Observant – Still Nameless
Remastered by Owe Inborr at Wolfthrone Studios, Remainsis available now on all major streaming platforms and on CD via Stormbound Records.
We’re heading back to Australia in March 2026 for four shows — Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. we can’t wait to bring the noise down under 🇦🇺
The tour will commence on Monday March 23 at Brisbane’s at Fortitude Music Hall, followed by Wednesday March 25 at Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, continuing on to Melbourne’s Festival Hall on Thursday 26 March, before concluding at Enmore Theatre, Sydney, on Saturday 28 March.
The JAZZ From HELL Festival will take over Le Poisson Rouge on Friday, December 12, 2025, presenting an electrifying evening of experimental sound and forward-thinking performance. Leading the lineup is the acclaimed New York avant-metal trio IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT, who will deliver a special collaboration with the GOLDSTAR METROPOLE ORCHESTRA. This unique performance will unite the band’s signature fusion of technical metal, jazz complexity, and cinematic atmospheres with a full big-band ensemble, creating a rare large-scale presentation of their music.
The festival will also feature performances by JERSEYBAND and KILTER, both known for their adventurous approaches to genre, rhythm, and improvisation. Each act contributes to a program designed to celebrate artists who push musical boundaries and explore new sonic architectures. Hosted at Le Poisson Rouge, one of New York’s most respected spaces for innovative art and live performance, JAZZ From HELL offers an opportunity to witness a night of music that embraces intensity, experimentation, and creative risk.
Tickets are available now at 40 dollars in advance or 50 dollars on the day of the show. Doors open at 6:00 PM and performances begin at 7:00 PM. For audiences drawn to bold and unconventional music, JAZZ From HELL promises a standout event in the winter concert season.
In celebration of the one-year anniversary of The Last Will and Testament, OPETH is proud to unveil a brand-new animated video crafted to bring the album’s intricate story to life. Created by Absynthe Moon Media, the film offers a visual interpretation of the narrative that has intrigued fans since the record’s release in November 2024.
The animated music video for“§3“returns to the central family story at the heart of the album. Set during the reading of a 1920s patriarch’s will, the video captures the shifting relationships and subtle tensions that shape the storyline, while allowing viewers to interpret the finer details for themselves.
Guided by Mikael Åkerfeldt’s story and concept, the visual narrative enhances the album’s core themes: identity fractured by lies, legacies built on instability, and the slow unraveling of those who once believed they understood their place within the family. The result is a stirring and immersive complement to one of OPETH’s most ambitious works.
Revisit the world of The Last Will and Testament and watch the new ‘§3’ animated video here:
5 Feb. US Montclair, The Wellmont Theater 6 Feb. US Boston, Orpheum Theater 7 Feb. US Philadelphia, The Filmore Philadelphia 10 Feb. US Detroit, Masonic Temple Theater 11 Feb. US Chicago, Riviera Theater 12 Feb. US St. Louis, The Pageant 14 Feb. US Dallas, The Bomb Factory 15 Feb. US Houston, Bayou Music Center 16 Feb. US San Antonio, Majestic Theater 18 Feb. US Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Center 20 Feb. US Las Vegas, Pearl Concert Theater At Palms 21 Feb. US Riverside, Riverside Municipal Auditorium 22 Feb. US Sacramento, Channel 24 24 Feb. US Seattle, Paramount Theater 25 Feb. CA Vancouver, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre 11 Jun. ES Zamora, Z Live Rock Fest 19 Jun. FR Clisson, Hellfest 10 Jul. IT Pompei, Amphitheatre Of Pompeii 11 Jul. IT Bologna, Sequoie Music Park 1 Aug. UK Halifax, The Piece Hall 2 Aug. IR Dublin, Bord Gáis Energy Theater 7 Aug. DE Gelsenkirchen, Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen 8 Aug. FI Helsinki, Hellsinki Metal Festival 29 Aug.SE Rättvik, Dalhalla
In League With Satan – Europe 2026 BEHEMOTH/DIMMU BORGIR Support: Dark Funeral
Tickets on sale December 3 – 10:00 AM (CET)
09.10.26 Zurich – Halle 622, CH 10.10.26 Zwickau – Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau, DE 11.10.26 Esch sur Alzette – Rockhal, LU 13.10.26 Milan – Alcatraz, IT 14.10.26 Munich – Zenith, DE 16.10.26 Paris – Zenith, FR 18.10.26 Den Bosch – Mainstage, NL 20.10.26 Cologne – Palladium, DE 22.10.26 Hamburg – Inselpark Arena, DE 23.10.26 Berlin – Columbiahalle, DE 24.10.26 Brno – Hala Vodova, CZ 27.10.26 Helsinki – Ice Hall, FI 29.10.26 Stockholm – B-K, SE 30.10.26 Copenhagen – K.B. Hallen, DK
NewalbumAnd Now We Diereleasing onJanuary 23, 2026
In August we announced the signing of VANISHMENT and released their first single – the pounding and infectious “Scarred In Fate.” Now we issue its follow-up “Engraved Under Skin” to all digital streaming/download platforms, as well as the lyric video HERE: https://youtu.be/FL6r6e3NjU0?si=N_20rrx7XlzKBb_s
“‘Engraved Under Skin’ is about someone who has crucified themselves with guilt and sorrow in their mind, shutting off their emotions and feelings from the world,” explains drummer Chris Wozniak. “We picked it for the second single off the album because we wanted to highlight our depth as a band.“
VANISHMENT take pride in delivering a combination of DIY attitude, relentlessly heavy songs and a face-melting live experience that leaves an indelible mark upon all in its path. Consisting of members who participated in past bands like Himsa, Lair Of The Minotaur, Hell Promise, Trial, Earthen Grave and more. VANISHMENT brings a maturity and understanding, without losing its primal edge that mixed with their melodic values concocts an infectious combination, sure to appeal to a variety of metalheads young and old.
VANISHMENT are a powerful and ripping new band from the suburbs of Seattle that play a combo of hard ‘n fast and slow ‘n heavy riffs, never forgetting the harmony and thunder, with the power and the groove. Their new album And Now We Die will release January 23, 2026. Pre-Order CD, limited-edition green colored vinyl and only 100 cassettes now HERE: https://lnk.to/vanishment
VANISHMENT: Rob Ropkins – vocals Brian Johnson – guitar Jeremy McAllister – guitar Nate Baker – bass Chris Wozniak – drums
VANISHMENT began in 2019 taking inspiration from classic thrash and heavy metal bands like Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Judas Priest. The group spent several months between 2020-2021 writing, rehearsing and eventually recording their debut effort, No More Torture, which was self-released in 2023. The album displayed the band’s raw energy and aggressive sound, and was met with a tsunami of critical praise.
Playing numerous shows through the Pacific Northwest, performing alongside Warbringer, Flotsam & Jetsam, Mutoid Man, Accused A.D., Haunt, Anthares, Solicitor, and Blighted Eye as well as their new label-mates in Silver Talon and Lacabra.
In between shows, VANISHMENT continued to write what would become their second album recording with Nicholas Wilbur (Sumac, Mamiffer) at Anacortes Unknown and mastered by Alan Douches (Three Inches of Blood, Baroness, Darkest Hour).
Promo picture by Henna Pohjosaho @hennaidakatriinaphoto
Finnish thrashers Krushor are set to release their debut EP Taste of Hatred on January 9th 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single “Taste of Hatred” is unleashed now and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/krushor-taste
The band comments: “Taste of hatred is about a situation where a person takes a stand for someone who’s pushed ’em down long enough to make that person retaliate. What happens, when beaten and oppressed person decides to stand their ground and says they’ve had enough and gives back all they had to endure. What kind is this persons actual hatred if just a taste of it can turn tables and make the one who made them suffer have taste of their own medicine.”
Krushor – “Taste of Hatred” (single 2025)
Composed by Joni Kärsämä, Juho Mattila Saku Hirvimäki, Sami Keränen Lyrics by Ville Lehtoranta Arranged by Krushor
Line-up: Ville Lehtoranta – Vocals Joni Kärsämä – Guitar Juho Mattila – Guitar Sami Keränen – Bass Saku Hirvimäki – Drums
EP cover by Joni Kärsämä
Taste Of Hatred – Track list:
Shockwave
Vortex
Rise Above
Taste of Hatred
Composed by Joni Kärsämä, Juho Mattila Saku Hirvimäki, Sami Keränen Lyrics by Ville Lehtoranta Arranged by Krushor
BIOGRAPHY:
The band found its current identity through shared musical tastes, playing together, and a shared hobby. We are a group of people who enjoy making and playing music that works for all of us. A big part of this is that composing, writing lyrics, and editing songs is open to everyone. All songs and compositions are created by the whole group, not based on one person’s vision or goal.
Our influences definitely come from older metal, but that doesn’t matter, because mixing genres actually adds a lot to our music, there’s no one right way to do things. Krushor’s goal is to make music that sounds good and at the same time talk about the difficult things that are part of life. For many people, music can be therapeutic, and if even one person feels that way about our music, we feel we have succeeded.
King Records, in collaboration with Silver Lining Music, will release the Japanese edition of No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All on Wednesday, December 24th.
Included in this edition is a standout bonus track from British hard rock royalty GIRLSCHOOL: a defiant and electrifying take on Metallica’s “Hit The Lights,” featuring bona fide shred lord Joe Stump and Alcatrazz. The performance serves as one of the all-star compilation key highlights, offering Japanese fans a unique and essential addition to the CD release.
The digital single as well as an official video by Natalia Jonderko Śmiechowicz of N.Station Animation & Design Studio are out today.
Watch GIRLSCHOOL’s full-throttle assault on Metallica’s “Hit The Lights” HERE. Stream/purchase the track HERE.
No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is a colossal celebration of the most propulsive debut album in heavy metal history, reimagined by the legends who inspired it and the generations that came in its wake!
Watch the official videos produced for the compilation and stream the album in full HERE.
The veteran likes of Saxon, Diamond Head, and Motörhead (three of Metallica’s favorite bands), are joined by rising stars such as Tailgunner and Swedish prog metallers Soen to create a who’s who of heavy music, with each performer lending their unique sound to one classic track. The Almighty deliver a particularly confrontational cover of “The Four Horsemen,” a release that saw the hard rockers return to the studio with their founding lineup for the first time since 1991.
Contributions from thrash giants Testament, ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, and New Wave Of British Heavy Metal linchpins Tygers Of Pan Tang show the label looking beyond their own artists to amass the greatest lineup possible. Joining the super star lineup are the legendary Raven (closing with the thundering anthemic “Metal Militia”) who were part of Metallica’s first-ever tour, 1983’s famous Kill ‘Em All For One venture.
No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All Japanese edition is available to preorder on CD at THIS LOCATION.
No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is an ambitious achievement worthy of Metallica’s game-changing legacy. By the fans and for the fans, it reaffirms the Four Horsemen’s ironclad influence and its stacked roster continues the band’s mission to shove metal up your ass!
No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All Japanese CD Edition Track Listing:
1. Hit The Lights (TAILGUNNER)
2. The Four Horsemen (THE ALMIGHTY)
3. Motorbreath (SOEN)
4. Jump In The Fire (TYGERS OF PAN TANG)
5. (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (DAVID ELLEFSON)
6. Whiplash (MOTÖRHEAD)
7. Phantom Lord (SAXON)
8. No Remorse (DIAMOND HEAD)
9. Seek & Destroy (TESTAMENT)
10. Metal Militia (RAVEN)
11. Hit The Lights (GIRLSCHOOL feat. Alcatrazz, feat. Joe Stump) [Bonus Track]
BLOOD OF ANGELS returns with their powerful new single “Minds of the Broken,” offering a gripping preview of their upcoming concept album Les Agnst ov Thanatou. Known for their dynamic fusion of melodic death metal, blackened atmospheres, and thought provoking lyrical themes, the band continues to expand their creative vision while delivering the intensity that has earned them international acclaim.
Their forthcoming album was written during a period marked by uncertainty, isolation, and widespread loss, and its emotional gravity can be felt throughout every track. Les Agnst ov Thanatou explores the universal human struggle with mortality, the rituals surrounding death, and the emotional aftermath that binds the living to the departed.
Each song examines a different aspect of how we experience grief and the ways death shapes the human psyche. From orchestral tension to dissonant melodic textures, the album blends brutality with introspection and dives into new musical terrain for the band.
“Minds of the Broken,” written by vocalist Randy Reyes, focuses on the internal devastation carried by soldiers returning from the war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. Reyes drew inspiration from friends who survived the battlefield yet continue to struggle with the psychological toll of war. The song captures insomnia, survivor’s guilt, and the haunting memories of fallen comrades.
Crushing riffs collide with tense, atmospheric passages that mirror the instability of a mind fighting battles long after the war has ended. Percussion patterns evoke the sudden shock of flashbacks while layered melodies summon memories that refuse to fade. Reyes delivers a vocal performance shaped by despair, anger and the quiet torment of those living with invisible scars.
The album was tracked at Underground Studios in Tampa, Florida with engineer Bob Noxious, whose punk background added a fresh edge to the recording process. Mixing was handled by Preston DiCarlo at Mastersound Studios and the final mastering touch was completed at Soundlab Studios in New York City, giving the record its polished and immersive sound.
“Minds of the Broken” stands as one of the most emotionally charged moments on Les Agnst ov Thanatou, a reminder that some battles never truly end. BLOOD OF ANGELS invites listeners to confront the darkest corners of the human experience and to emerge transformed. The full album is set for release in the summer of 2026.
Black death metal force, BELPHEGOR, will unleash their magickal procession across North America this February and March with the Praise the Beast Tour 2026.
These diabolical gatherings mark the band’s return to North America after recently inking a pact with one of the fastest-rising forces in metal – Reigning Phoenix Music.
The tour’s carnage will begin on February 19th in Brooklyn, NY, and proceed to devastate the United States and Canada before finally ending in Anaheim, CA, on March 10th.
Helmuth states: “Always a great experience and a pleasure to celebrate extreme Musick in North America. Which procession will you attend?”
Special guests on this trek are death metallers INCANTATION, plus HATE & NARCOTIC WASTELAND.
02/19 – Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Monarch 02/20 – Lowell, MA, Taffeta Music Hall 02/21 – Montreal, QC, Le Studio TD 02/22 – Toronto, ON, Lee’s Palace 02/23 – Lakewood, OH, Mercury Music Hall 02/24 – Joliet, IL, The Forge 02/26 – Denver, CO, HQ 02/27 – Albuquerque, NM, Launchpad 02/28 – Haltom City, TX, Haltom Theater 03/01 – Houston, TX, Scout Bar 03/02 – San Antonio, TX, Paper Tiger 03/05 – Mesa, AZ, The Rosetta Room 03/06 – San Diego, CA, Brick by Brick 03/07 – San Francisco, CA, DNA Lounge 03/08 – Roseville, CA, Goldfield Trading Post 03/09 – Los Angeles, CA, 1720 03/10 – Anaheim, CA, The Observatory
Since their formation in 1993 in Austria, BELPHEGOR have stood as one of the most brutal and transgressive forces in black death metal. Founded by vocalist and guitarist Helmuth Lehner, the band has spent over three decades refining a sound forged in fire and sacrilege, merging the violent precision of death metal with the ritualistic darkness of black metal. Their musick is an invocation of infernal power, a soundwall of relentless blasphemy.
Following the acclaimed release of their latest album Wild Dogs Unchained, via Massacre Records, legendary US heavy metal power trio THE RODS have unveiled the new video for “Tears for the Innocent.” A haunting and emotionally charged track, which stands as one of the most poignant moments on the record.
Written and sung by guitarist/vocalist David “Rock” Feinstein, “Tears for the Innocent” is a heartfelt reflection on the devastation of war and the human suffering it leaves behind.
“This song is about senseless war, and the innocent people that die because of it,” explains Feinstein. “We cry for those innocent people and feel sorry for what they have lost. Their homes, their land, their lives.”
With its powerful message and stirring melodies, “Tears for the Innocent” showcases THE RODS’ timeless ability to merge heavy riffs with genuine emotion. A reminder that classic metal can still carry deep meaning and conscience.
The new video follows the release of Wild Dogs Unchained, a record that redefines the band’s legacy with renewed fire and uncompromising energy.
Megadeth is heading north in 2026! The band returns to Canada for a powerful run of dates, bringing their signature intensity and a set built for diehard fans. Cyber Army members get first access—exclusive presales begin Wednesday, November 26 at 10am local time. Special VIP offers including Side Stage Experience and Band Member Meet & Greets will be available.
Don’t miss your chance to secure tickets before the rest of the world. Let there be shred!
MEGADETH Canada 2026 Tour Dates:
February 15, 2026 | Victoria, BC @ Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
February 17, 2026 | Abbotsford, BC @ Rogers Forum
February 18, 2026 | Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place
February 20, 2026 | Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
February 21, 2026 | Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place
February 24, 2026 | Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre
February 25, 2026 | Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre
February 28, 2026 | London, ON @ Canada Life Place
March 1, 2026 | Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre
March 3, 2026 | Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre
March 4, 2026 | Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre
March 6, 2026 | Québec City, QC @ Videotron Centre
Montréal’s PHOBOCOSM has released a new song off their forthcoming album, Gateway. “Unbound” marks the album’s second single. Stream it now at www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaA1nNAyQus
Dark Descent Records will release Gateway on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats on November 28.
Gateway stands as an unrelenting and eldritch death metal opus that seals one chapter while unveiling the next. The album includes material from every songwriting period of the band, some of it dating back to the Deprived and Bringer of Drought eras, as well as Foreordained, of course,” explains guitarist Samuel Dufour.
Gateway was recorded, mixed, and mastered by long-time collaborator Xavier Berthiaume (Gevurah, Sanctvs) during the same session as Foreordained, giving the two records a consistent sonic throughline while allowing Gateway to close established narratives.
“We view it as the closing of a chapter for the band,” Dufour continues. “Not that our future material will be completely different from our existing material, far from it, but we have decided to do things a little differently next time around by adding new elements that haven’t appeared in our music before, exploring different dynamics and experimenting with a new tuning.”
Thematically, Gateway grows from ideas first explored on Foreordained: “The song ‘Revival’ from Foreordained inspired the album’s theme, which is the fact that humans have been trying to live forever – or to unnaturally prolong life – since the dawn of time, often for reasons even more absurd than the pursuit of eternal life itself,” elaborates Dufour.
“We used this as the main theme and pushed the concept further, exploring the most repulsive forms of cruelty humans are capable of, even when using science as a means to prolong barbarity against their enemies.”
Visually, the album continues PHOBOCOSM’s collaboration with Lauri Laaksonen (Desolate Shrine, Convocation, Pestilent Hex). “From looking at it, one can see that it is a gateway to something ominous, but what lies beyond is up to the listener.”
“After 12 years in Arch Enemy, we have parted ways. I am forever thankful to the thousands of amazing fans I have met along the way. Thank you, Beastlings! I can’t wait to share what I have been working on with you all (with some big surprises in store). Stay tuned for big news in 2026 and see you very soon.”
From Alissa White-Gluz Facebook, regarding her new solo music video:
“I hope you love this first offering from my upcoming solo album. You can watch the whole video on my YouTube Channel.”
“The Room Where She Died is a song that feels truly satisfying to me; like I get to express myself in so many ways that have been dormant for years. This upcoming album is diverse; and I love the idea of opening up this new chapter with this song and video, which I wrote the script for.”
“Can’t wait to share more with you!”
The Room Where She Died by Alissa White-Gluz and Oliver Palotai
Vocals performed, recorded and written by Alissa White-Gluz Music by Oliver Palotai Video script by Alissa White-Gluz Video by iCode
Watch Alissa White-Gluz perform in her newly released music video for her new solo song “The Room Where She Died” here: https://youtu.be/MvnKywEnTZI
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