Montrรฉalโs 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,โ 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.
โWe view it as the closing of a chapter for the band,โ Dufour continues. โNot that our future material will be completely different frยญom our existing material, far from it, but we have decided to do things a little differently next time around by adding new elements that havenโt appeared in our music before, exploring different dynamics and experimenting with a new tuning.โ
Thematically, Gateway grows from ideas first explored on Foreordained: โThe song โRevivalโ from Foreordained inspired the albumโs 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,โ elaborates Dufour.
โWe 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.โ
Visually, the album continues PHOBOCOSMโs collaboration with Lauri Laaksonen (Desolate Shrine, Convocation, Pestilent Hex). โFrom looking at it, one can see that it is a gateway to something ominous, but what lies beyond is up to the listener.โ
โAfter 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 canโt 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.โ
From Alissa White-Gluz Facebook, regarding her new solo music video:
โI hope you love this first offering from my upcoming solo album. You can watch the whole video on my YouTube Channel.โ
โThe 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.โ
โCan’t wait to share more with you!โ
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 โThe Room Where She Diedโ here: https://youtu.be/MvnKywEnTZI
RICHMOND, Va. โ Lamb of God have released โParasocial Christโ (https://lamb-of-god.lnk.to/ParasocialChrist), a relentless three-minute assault that once again pairs the Richmond metal titans with longtime producer Josh Wilbur. The standalone single follows โSepsis,โ which has dominated the U.S. metal charts for the past two weeks.
The song arrives alongside a stark, desaturated video directed by Jon Vulpine, whose unsettling visual style mirrors the trackโs intensity as it captures a manโs descent into madness.
โThe Information Age has birthed the attention economy, an industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars anchored in keeping eyeballs firmly glued to screens, thus generating ad revenue. Every second spent clicking and scrolling through the trivial and/or sordid details of other peopleโs lives, people that you will most likely never meet- celebrities, politicians, influencers- is another dollar in some already obscenely wealthy tech broโs wallet,โ Randy Blytheshares about the themes behind the track.
โYou are a product, and you are being sold in a marketplace you have no share in. The irony of you reading this some social media platform or music news aggregator site is not lost on me; nevertheless I hope this song might make you consider who and what you give your attention to. Fuck the clickbait, put down the phone, go live your life- itโs waiting for you out in whatโs left of the real world.โ
The arrival of โParasocial Christโ coincides with the on-sale for Lamb of Godโs Spring 2026 North American tour, featuring support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. Tickets and VIP packages are available now via Lamb-of-god.com/tour.
โWe are beyond thrilled to announce the loudest, proudest, floor shakinโ-est, earth quakinโ-est, ear-splittinโ-est, mosh pittinโ-est, undiluted, undisputed HEAVIEST tour of the whole damn year,โ Mark Morton said earlier this week as the band announced the trek. โIs this the largest collection of RIFFS ever assembled under one roof? It would seem so. Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. Do not miss this shit.โ
Photo credit: Travis Shinn
Lamb of God is Randy Blythe (vocals), John Campbell (bass), Mark Morton (guitar), Willie Adler (guitar) and Art Cruz (drums).
UK exclusive performances from the brutal slamming death metallers Devourment and Ohio brutal death metal powerhouse Regurgitation, with their first ever UK show
New additions also include Immortal Suffering, Unbirth, Butcher ABC, Fecundation, Guttural Slug, Darkall Slaves, Kakothansy, Crepitation, Strangle Wire, Lymphoaedema, Ovulating Cadaver, Repulsed and Dissolving Entity
Offal Fest is taking place on 24-26 July 2026 at The Bread Shed, Manchester. Purchase tickets: Offal-Fest.com
Manchester, UK; 21 November 2025:Offal Fest, dedicated to the most extreme sounds in gore, grind, slam and brutal death metal, has secured two monumental UK-exclusive headlining performances and unveiled its (nearly) full 2026 line-up.
Brutal slamming death metal pioneers Devourment are confirmed to headline the Saturday night, bringing a UK-exclusive set to the Manchester stage. Joining them as the Sunday headliners, making their first-ever UK appearance for a special exclusive performance, are Ohio brutal death metal powerhouse, Regurgitation.
The all-star international roster is significantly bolstered by the addition of New York brutal death metal legends ImmortalSuffering, who will be returning to the UK next year for an exclusive performance. Anyone who caught their incredible performance earlier this year already knows the sheer ferocity they bring to the stage.
Offal Fest continues its tradition of championing outstanding international extreme talent, welcoming a substantial wave of European and Asian heavy-hitters. This includes insane Italian talent with Unbirth and Inverecund, Butcher ABC from Japan and Fecundation from Korea. Guttural Slug from Denmark will return after their crushing live debut at the first iteration of Offal Fest, and the international bill is rounded out by Darkall Slaves hailing from France and Kakothanasy from Switzerland, both performing a UK exclusive set.
The line-up is also packed with outstanding UK and Irish talent, including the “wobble-box superstars” Crepitation, who will be headlining the pre-show, alongside Irish acts StrangleWire and one-man gorenoise chaos Lymphoeadema. Completing the UK contingent are OvulatingCadaver, Repulsed and Dissolving Entity, all adding to the ferocious three-day experience.
They join the previously announced mix of established and rising acts in the extreme metal scene. Scottish brutal death metal band Laceration, London-based brutal death metal band Twitch Of The Death Nerve, Czech brutal death metal band Epicardiectomy, Greek three-piece brutal death metallers Embryectomy, Glaswegian five-piece death metal band Scordatura, veteran US brutal death metal band Lividity, the long-awaited reunion of UK brutal death metal band Infected Disarray, Manchester newcomers Disgracing, who made their live debut at this yearโs Offal and Manchester four-piece Brutal Death Metal band Coprocephalic Mutation will be returning to the fest in 2026.
Fans should note that while the full line-up is confirmed, there is one TBC spot at the bottom of the poster, with more information to be announced very soon on social channels; day splits will also be announced at a later date.
Rancid Offal Promotions, the team behind Goremageddon and Offal Fest, said: โWe are excited to finally drop the full line-up for Offal! We knew we had to go absolutely huge this year, building on this yearโs massive success. So, locking down Devourment for a UK exclusive and getting Regurgitation over for their first-ever UK gig is just insane. Weโve managed to pull in extreme talent from all over the world – Japan, Korea, Europe – alongside the best of the UK, Irish and local scenes. Get ready for three days of utter brutality next year in the new home of extreme metal; Manchester!โ
Offal Fest 2025 was a sold-out success. The event featured the likes of Foetal Juice, 357 Homicide, a UK exclusive performance by Skinless, who performed their album “Progression Towards Evil” in full, a UK exclusive set from Begging For Incest, exclusive co-headlining sets by Defeated Sanity and Wormed, as well as exclusive performances from Imperious Mortality, Plasma, Cerebral Effusion and 55Gore.
Offal Fest 2026 is taking place on 24-26 July 2026 at The Bread Shed in Manchester. Secure your entry via https://offal-fest.com/
West Coast heavy metal veterans Metal Church return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding member and guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen.
Following the bandโs recent tour and return from Australia, Metal Church found themselves at a crossroads. An unexpected spark reignited Kurdtโs creative drive, prompting him to reach out to the musicians who would ultimately shape the groupโs next chapter. Their chemistry in the studio gave rise to the blistering new track โF.A.F.O.โ – a song that immediately energized the band and inspired them to continue writing and recording. The new single was produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof and mixed/mastered by Zeuss at Planet Z.
Those sessions have now evolved into a brand-new Metal Church album, set for release in 2026 via Rat Pak Records. Additional details will be announced soon.
โAfter 45 years, the fact that we have new music coming in 2025 feels like a miracle. There was a time when I honestly didnโt think Metal Church would continue, but weโre back and this lineup is firing on all cylinders. I canโt tell you how excited I am to have a new single on the way; that alone makes this moment incredibly special. โF.A.F.O.โ is an aggressive thrasher, and I think the fans are really going to dig it, we certainly do. Otherwise, it wouldnโt be Metal Church,โ explains Kurdt Vanderhoof.
Metal Church plan to tour extensively in 2026 and some festival dates have already been announced with more to come. All information on touring plans and links to tickets can be found at: https://www.metalchurchofficial.com
Wed, Aug 5, 2026 – Josefov, Czech – Brutal Assault Festival Sat, Aug 8, 2026 – Kortrijik, Belgium – Alcatraz Festival Sun, Aug 9, 2026 – Geiselwind, Germany – Keep It True Festival
With renewed energy, a legacy spanning over four decades, and a rapidly expanding worldwide fan base, Metal Church remains a driving force in modern heavy metal. Still pushing forward, still evolving and still unmistakably Metal Church.
Independent black metal band PROFANE ELEGY has released their newest single, “And Then We Are Gone,” a haunting and doom-oriented meditation on the fleeting nature of human existence. The track represents a notable shift for the band, featuring predominantly clean singing and a somber, crushing atmosphere.
โThis song was a fun switch up for us in that it is mostly clean singing and very doom oriented,” the band explains. “Itโs essentially a comment on how weโre here one minute and gone the next and the world keeps turning. All we do and build in life snuffed out in a second without warning or meaning, the tragedy of existence.”
โAnd Then We Are Gone” is the latest preview of the upcoming album Herezjarcha, set for release on January 30, 2026. Like their previous work, the album was created through a fully remote writing and recording process that has become central to the bandโs identity.
Herezjarcha Track Listing:
“Exeunt Omnes” โ 4:57
“Haunted” โ 3:31
“The Accuser” โ 5:23
“As My Heart Turns to Ash” โ 5:24
“I AM” โ 3:49
“Immutable” โ 4:13
“And Then We Are Gone” โ 4:02
“Herezjarcha” โ 5:57
PROFANE ELEGY began as a two-man recording project before expanding into a full four-piece and debuting live in late 2023. With members located across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the band relies on extensive file sharing and constant group communication to craft their music. This approach played a crucial role in bringing Herezjarcha to life.
With “And Then We Are Gone,” PROFANE ELEGY continues to refine their blend of bleak atmospheres, introspective themes, and evolving sonic textures, solidifying their place as a rising force in American black metal.
About PROFANE ELEGY
PROFANE ELEGY is a black metal band from Bangor, Pennsylvania, formed in late 2021 by guitarist J Gulick and vocalist Mikael L. Originally conceived as a two-man studio project, the band quickly evolved into a full lineup with the addition of bassist David G and drummer Sean M in 2023. What sets PROFANE ELEGY apart is their refusal to remain confined within genre boundaries, while rooted firmly in black metal, their sound incorporates elements of death, doom, and progressive metal, often enhanced by orchestral arrangements and clean vocals.
The bandโs debut album When All Is Nothing (2023) was released independently and drew attention for its blend of atmospheric aggression and emotional vulnerability. The release earned praise for its ability to move fluidly between blistering speed and melancholic melody, with Doom Heart calling it โa massive Doom delight.โ Following the albumโs release, PROFANE ELEGY made their live debut and began performing across the northeastern United States, including a notable support slot for Dark Funeral in late 2024.
Lyrically, the band explores themes of nihilism, mortality, philosophy, and religious symbolism, often invoking figures like Satan not as dogmatic statements, but as metaphors in a broader spiritual and existential dialogue. Their work is poetic, introspective, and often challenges the listener to confront uncomfortable truths about life, death, and belief.
Their upcoming full-length album Herezjarcha, set for release in January 2026, represents the bandโs most ambitious and expansive work to date. With a more dynamic sound, deeper orchestration, and a clear conceptual throughline, the record pushes their sonic and thematic boundaries further than ever before.
The album title, the Polish translation of the English word heresiarch (meaning arch-heretic), encapsulates the spirit of the band: rebellious, introspective, and unafraid to question the sacred.
Tickets for all shows in Canada and USA go on sale tomorrow, Friday November 21, 10am local time.
2026 North American Tour Dates:
March 27, 2026 – Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall March 28, 2026 – Montreal, QC – M Telus March 29, 2026 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium March 31, 2026 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Roxian April 1, 2026 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore April 3, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore April 4, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom April 5, 2026 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant April 7, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater April 8, 2026 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl April 10, 2026 – Austin, TX – Radio East April 12, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Seventh Album, Settle All Scores, Out Now On Maggot Stomp
INTERNAL BLEEDING, having just days ago stormed the Northeastern US on their three-day release weekend for their merciless new Settle All Scores LP, today announces a run of international tour dates for the first half of the new year.
From March 13th through 15th, INTERNAL BLEEDING will hit the Northeast US once again, playing Albany, Harrisburg, and Baltimore with support from Brick By Brick.
Just announced today, from April 23rd through May 1st, INTERNAL BLEEDING will co-headline across the UK and Ireland with Party Cannon on the UK/IE Vomitour 2026 โ True Slam Edition, with shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, Dublin, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Exeter, Cardiff, Birmingham, and Southampton, followed by a set at Incineration Festival in London on May 2nd alongside Hypocrisy, Vreid, Tomb Mold, Blood Fire Death, Dragged Into Sunlight, and more.
INTERNAL BLEEDING will head back across the Atlantic in August to play Death Feast Open Air in Germany. Find tickets HERE and watch for additional dates to be posted shortly.
INTERNAL BLEEDING Tour Dates: 3/13/2026 Empire Live โ Albany, NY # 3/14/2026 Capital Music Hall โ Harrisburg, PA # 3/15/2026 Metro Baltimore โ Baltimore, MD # 4/22/2026 The Grove โ Newcastle, UK * 4/23/2026 Slay โ Glasgow, UK * 4/24/2026 Grand Social โ Dublin, IE * 4/25/2029 Rebellion โ Manchester, UK * 4/26/2026 Key Club โ Leeds, UK * 4/27/2026 Rescue Rooms โ Nottingham, UK * 4/28/2026 Phoenix โ Exeter, UK * 4/29/2026 Clwb Ifor Bach โ Cardiff, UK * 4/30/2026 Asylum โ Birmingham, UK * 5/01/2026 Papillon โ, Southampton, UK * 5/02/2026 Incineration Festival โ London, UK 8/20-22/2026 Death Feast Open Air โ Andernach, DE
= W/ Brick By Brick
= UK/IE Vomitour 2026 โ True Slam Edition w/ Party Cannon
For over thirty years, Long Island, New Yorkโs undisputed kings of slam, INTERNAL BLEEDING, have been stabbed in the back, suffered through terrible tragedies, and experienced frustrating setbacks, yet, they have not let these challenges define them. The pent-up anger, frustration, and feelings of betrayal of the past three decades have been crystalized and synthesized into their seventh album, Settle All Scores.
INTERNAL BLEEDING bulldozes everything in its path on these eight new tracks which are focused on those who have done the band wrong. It is a testament to the bandโs resilience and strength in adversity. Prepare yourself; Settle All Scores is the most aggressive, slam-filled INTERNAL BLEEDING album to date.
INTERNAL BLEEDINGโs Settle All Scores is out now on LP, CD, MC, and digitally through Maggot Stomp HERE.
Produced by INTERNAL BLEEDING, re-amped and mixed by Taylor Young at The Pit Studio in Sunland, California (Nails, Xibalba, Godโs Hate), and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (Obituary, Creeping Death, Vastum), the production on Settle All Scores is simply decimating.
The album is completed with cover art by Mark Richards (Heavy Hand Illustration, Tomb Gallery & Tattoo) and photography by Paul McNeill. Additionally, guest vocals are provided by Sherwood Webber of Skinless, Mikey Petroski of Never Ending Game, and former INTERNAL BLEEDING vocalists Joe Marchese, Jay Lowe, and Frank Rini.
Earlier this year, acclaimed Japanese metal vocalist and songwriter Saeko took a temporary step back from music to undergo major surgery. Now on a steady path to recovery, she is gradually returning to creative work and preparing to reintroduce her music to fans around the world.
While her long-anticipated mini-album, originally scheduled for release in 2025, has been postponed to early 2026, Saeko has released the 2025 Remastered Edition of her debut album Above Heaven Below Heaven, worldwide, on all digital platforms. The album was originally produced by Lars Ratz and Co-produced by Michael Ehrรฉ.
Due to the original multitrack recordings being unavailable, the remaster was carefully produced using the original CD source. Thanks to the expertise of V. Santura at Woodshed Studio (Germany), the new edition preserves the emotional core and sonic identity of the original while enhancing its overall balance and clarity.
Rather than a reconstruction or remix, this reissue offers listeners the chance to rediscover the work that launched Saekoโs international journey, a journey that saw her tour with Doro Pesch in 2004 and become the first Asian female artist to perform at Wacken Open Air in 2005.
Often hailed as a milestone for Japanese women in the global metal scene, Saekoโs debut album represents a unique cultural bridge between East and West, between deeply personal songwriting and the grandeur of European melodic power metal.
โItโs been over twenty years since I first recorded these songs,โ Saeko shares. โBack then, touring with Doro and standing on the Wacken stage as a Japanese woman felt almost impossible, yet it happened. Now, after all these years, I wanted listeners to reconnect with that starting point before hearing how far these songs have evolved.โ
Now, two decades later, it stands again as a bridge between the past and the future, leading to the upcoming mini-album that will feature three newly re-recorded tracks from this original work.
SAEKO line-up: Saeko Kitamae – Vocals Guido Benedetti – Guitars Alessandro Sala – Bass Michael Ehre – Drums
Baltimore (MD) – One-man Melodic Doom Metal outfit, Orchid Throne, has released “Dreamworld,” the first single and epic opening track from forthcoming debut full-length, Buried in Black.
Orchid Throne is set to release Buried in Black on January 9, 2026! The project consists solely of Nicholas Bonsanto (Lรถr,Empress, Helianthus, Barren) who performs the music, as well as producing, mixing and mastering the album.
After nearly 17 years of playing supporting roles in various bands, Nicholas Bonsanto (Lรถr, Empress, Helianthus, Barren) is proud to make his debut as a solo artist as the man behind Orchid Throne. Bonsanto not only wrote and performed all of the music for Buried in Black, but also produced, mixed, and mastered the album.
While not a concept album, Buried in Black weaves themes of anxiety, depression, fear of death, and the search for lifeโs meaning throughout its lyrics. The title describes both the music itself and the feelings that Bonsanto has kept buried within for years. It may sound bleak, but what is buried in black will be set free and brought to light on January 9.
โThis album is a long time coming for me,โ said Bonsanto. โFor more than a decade, I collected little recordings of ideas in the hope that one day theyโd be useful. I could not be more proud of myself for how the album came out and for all of the things I have learned along the way.โ
Bonsanto’s Musical Journey to Buried in Black:
โAs a musician performing in bands since I was 16, people who know me have seen me play a supportive role, and hear my musical contributions to my bands. But not everyone knows that I have always dreamed of releasing a record of my own. I am passionate about all kinds of music, and while I love playing in my current bands, doom metal is a big love that I long felt like I had no outlet for.
โWhile Iโve honed my songwriting abilities over the years, I began this project with zero knowledge of how to produce a record on my own. I introduced Orchid Throne to the world one year ago on my birthday with only one song done. Over the past year, I have finished writing, recording, and producing my entire debut record. I have finally achieved this goal and it’s even better than I ever imagined it could be. It means so much to me to get this out there, to truly reflect who I am as an artist, and Iโm already excited to create more.โ
FFO: Swallow the Sun, Anathema, Woods of Ypres, Novembers Doom, Draconian
Album artwork painted by Ryan Gassaway. Music and Lyrics written by Nick Bonsanto. Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Nick Bonsanto. All instruments performed by Nick Bonsanto. Flute on โBreath of Autumnโ and โWith Promiseโ performed by Mary Beck.
Nameless Grave Records is proud to announce the CD re-issue of Metal Caรญdo Del Cielo, the seminal 1985 EP from Mexican heavy metal legends Luzbel. This crucial piece of Mexican metal history will be re-released on Friday, December 12th.
More than just a record, Metal Caรญdo Del Cielo is a cultural cornerstone that established the blueprint for heavy metal in Mexico. Founded by guitarist Raรบl Fernรกndez Greรฑas, who honed his craft during a period in England where he was part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) band Red.
Greรฑas returned to Mexico in 1982 and founded Luzbel, instantly setting a new standard for heavy metal in the country. The 1985 EP, originally released on the Comrock/WEA label, solidified their status as pioneers, delivering a raw, electrifying sound that resonated with a generation eager for homegrown metal anthems.
This 4-track EP became an essential document in the history of Latin American metal. The re-issue serves as both a historical document and a vibrant tribute to the original lineup, featuring the dynamic vocal performance of the late, legendary frontman Arturo Huizar (R.I.P. 2020).
Nameless Grave Records is honored to bring this foundational heavy metal work back into circulation on CD, allowing both long-time fans to own a definitive physical version and a new generation of global metal enthusiasts to discover the power and influence of Luzbel.
Luzbel’s Metal Caรญdo Del Cielo CD re-issue will be available for purchase and pre-order on December 12th via the Nameless Grave Records store.
JOINING THE BAND FOR THE HEAVIEST TOUR OF THE NEW YEAR ARE KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY AND SANGUISUGABOGG
ARTIST PRE-SALES BEGUN
GENERAL ON-SALE THIS FRIDAY AT 10 A.M. LOCAL TIME
Nov. 18, 2025 – RICHMOND, Va. โ Lamb of God return to the road this March for what promises to be the heaviest tour of 2026, with the North American trek, produced by Live Nation, featuring support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg.
โWe are beyond thrilled to announce the loudest, proudest, floor shakinโ-est, earth quakinโ-est, ear-splittinโ-est, mosh pittinโ-est, undiluted, undisputed HEAVIEST tour of the whole damn year,โ Mark Morton declares. โIs this the largest collection of RIFFS ever assembled under one roof? It would seem so. Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. Do not miss this shit.โ
The tour news follows the recent release of โSepsis,โ the bandโs first new original song since 2022โs Omens, and now the #1 song on the U.S. metal radio charts. Produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur, the track celebrates the Richmond underground and the bands Lamb of God performed alongside during their early years. The band also shared a live video for โSepsis,โ capturing the electrifying live debut of the song at Aftershock Festival.
Consequence named the three-and-a-half minute track its โheavy song of the week,โ describing the single as โcrushingโ while Revolver spotlighted โSepsis,โ calling it a โrock-solid addition to their ever-crushing canon.โ
March 17 National Harbor, MD The Theater MGM National Harbor March 19 Montreal, QC Bell Centre March 20 Toronto, ON GCT Theatre March 22 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre March 24 Minneapolis, MN Armory March 25 Chicago, IL Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom March 27 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium March 28 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center March 30 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds March 31 Seattle, WA WAMU Theater April 1 Vancouver, BC PNE Forum April 3 San Francisco, CA The Masonic April 4 Inglewood, CA YouTube Theater April 5 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre April 7 Albuquerque, NM Revel Entertainment Center April 10 Austin, TX Moody Amphitheater April 11 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory April 12 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall April 14 Nashville, TN War Memorial Auditorium April 15 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre April 16 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater April 18 Reading, PA Santander Arena * April 19 Virginia Beach, VA The Dome April 21 Buffalo, NY Buffalo RiverWorks April 23 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount April 25 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena * April 26 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway
*Not a Live Nation show
2026 Festival Performances:
May 14 โ 17 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival July 24 โ 27 Plovdiv, BG Hills of Rock July 27 โ 31 Rรขลnov, RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest August 1 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air August 5 โ 9 Lisbon, PT Vagos Open Air August 6 โ 9 Kortrijk, BE Alcatraz Open Air August 7 Walton-on-Trent, UK Bloodstock Open Air August 12 โ 16 Dinkelsbรผhl, DE Summer Breeze August 13 โ 15 Sulingen, DE Reload Festival August 14 โ 16 Eindhoven, NL Dynamo Metalfest October 30 โ November 3 Miami, FL Headbangers Boat
Photo credit: Travis Shinn
Lamb of God is Randy Blythe (vocals), John Campbell (bass), Mark Morton (guitar), Willie Adler (guitar) and Art Cruz (drums). Formed in 1994, the Richmond, Virginia based band has released nine critically-acclaimed albums, received five GRAMMYยฎ Award nominations, sold over 3 million albums, packed arenas around the world, and tallied over one billion streams and counting.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative forces in modern heavy music Lamb of Godโs most recent collection, Omens, arrived in late 2022 , marking their sixth consecutive album to debut in the Top 15 of on the Billboard 200. Kerrang! noted that the album finds the band โas reliably heavy, violent, and pissed off as ever,โ and Consequence said the โalbum will break you down to nihilistic pieces.โ
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Chicago’s Blackened Death Metal gods of war: Blood Of The Wolf. V: Indomitable is up now for pre-order and will be released on December 19th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Blood Of The Wolf return to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions with their new album V: Indomitable! Hailing from Chicago Illinois, Blood Of The Wolf retaliate with overwhelming vengeance, pulverizing the weak with eight new songs executed with barbaric cruelty. Prepare yourself for murky massive riffs, relentless blast beats and commanding vocals on V: Indomitable… all glory to the Gods of War!
For fans of Belphegor, God Dethroned, Hate, Incantation, Marduk, Morbid Angel and Vader.
Heavy metal titans DEATH DEALER are gearing up for a new chapter in their steel-forged legacy with the announcement of their upcoming full-length album Reign Of Steel, set for release on January 23, 2026 via Massacre Records. Packed with towering vocals, precision riffing, and a renewed sense of power, the album captures the band at their most focused and explosive.
Forged over five years of intense writing, recording, and relentless refinement, Reign Of Steel marks the bandโs most ambitious, powerful and razor-sharp chapter to date. Built on the unshakable trio of Sean Peck, Ross โThe Bossโ Friedman, and Stu Marshall, and elevated by the crushing rhythm section of Mike LePond and Steve Bolognese. The album delivers ten tracks of uncompromising heavy metal fury, precision engineered for maximum impact.
To mark the beginning of this new era, DEATH DEALER unleash their brand-new single and video โBlast The Highway, a full-throttle anthem that merges the bandโs signature intensity with an adrenaline-charged, cinematic sense of scale. Blazing guitars, unstoppable hooks, and a defiant spirit make the track a standout moment on Reign Of Steel.
The band comments: โReign Of Steel represents the pinnacle of Death Dealer. The album is deep, intense and the result of thousands of hours making sure every song is the very best it can be.โ
Ross The Bossadds: โReign Of Steel is a crushing piece of metal delivered by a killer band.โ
Sean Peckelaborates: โWe wrote this album while locked down in a dystopian reality. It gave us the focus to create what may be our finest achievement yet.โ
Stu Marshallconcludes: โWe spent countless hours crafting this album. It may even contain the longest continuous high scream ever recordedโฆโ
From a production standpoint, Reign Of Steel comes to life under the co-production of Stuart Marshall and Sean Peck, whose combined vision shaped the albumโs aggressive precision and melodic grandeur. The sonic assault is further sharpened by Chris Themelco, who handled mixing and mastering at Monolith Studios, giving the record its massive, high-impact sound.
Visually, the album is defined by the striking artwork of Dusan Markovic, with additional design contributions from Aley Yarborough, completing an aesthetic as powerful as the music itself.
Track listing: 1. Assemble 2. Devil’s Triangle 3. Riding On The Wings 4. Bloodbath 5. Raging Wild And Free 6. Blast The Highway 7. Compelled 8. Dragon Of Algorath 9. Sleeping Prophet 10. Reign Of The Night
Reign Of Steel will be available as a CD Digipak and limited Vinyl LP. Pre-orders will start soon.
FUELED BY FEAR, the Zรผrich-based metalcore outfit, continue their momentum with “Godmade“, the third single from their upcoming EP Ordinary Evil (out January 30, 2026).
The band has announced an ambitious visual component to the campaign: three music videos will accompany the EP, with “Godmade” set to receive cinematic treatment in March 2026. โGodmade” drops on November 28th, 2025 on all streaming platforms.
The complete Ordinary Evil EP comes out on January 30th, 2026. With their new EP, Fueled By Fear deliver their most mature and uncompromising work to date. The five tracks move between dark groove steamrollers and melodically dense anthems โ harder, more powerful and more forceful than all previous productions.
The band has sharpened their sound: hardness meets groove, tempo meets aggression, while melodic passages merge with modern pressure. The result is songs with enormous chorus quality and real sing along potential โ dark, but irresistibly catchy.
BAND BIO: FUELED BY FEAR from Zurich have been combining the intensity of metalcore with the melodic depth of melodic death metal since 2011. The band manages to merge melodic passages with grooving rhythms into a sound that can both strike brutally and touch emotionally.
Support performances for In Flames, Sepultura and even Pantera underscore their international relevance. Their debut Two By Eight reached #5 on the Swedish rock charts and #22 in Switzerland. Fueled By Fear stands for authentic metal without filters!
Line-up: Vocals: Marco Bรถhlen Guitar: Manuel Elber Guitar: Daniel Zopfi Bass: Josh De Souza Drums: Mauro Galasso
For Fans Of: Heaven Shall Burn, In Flames, Caliban, Darkest Hour, At the Gates, The Haunted, Bleed From Within
+ Narcotic Wasteland Headlining EU Tour Dates Nov-Dec 2025
Extreme metal juggernaut NARCOTIC WASTELAND has announced they will be joining the“Praise the Beast North American Tour” with BELPHEGOR, INCANTATION, and HATE for February and March 2026, continuing their relentless assault on stages worldwide. This marks the bandโs third major run in less than a year, following the โAnnihilation of Wasteland Tourโ across the U.S. in September 2025 and their headlining “Annihilation of Europe Tour” in November and December 2025.
Fronted by guitarist/vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade (ex-Nile), Narcotic Wasteland has built a reputation for uncompromising brutality, technical precision and lyrical themes that confront addiction, corruption, and societal decay. Their recent tours have drawn packed venues and critical acclaim, cementing their place as one of the most ferocious acts in modern death metal.
โThe energy we felt from fans in both North America and Europe has been incredible. Weโre coming back harder than ever in 2026. Expect a setlist that spans our catalog, new material, and the kind of intensity that defines Narcotic Wasteland,โsays Toler-Wade.
The upcoming tour will see the band storm through major cities across the U.S. and Canada, dates and venues listed below. The tour is a crushing lineup, making this one of the most anticipated metal tours of early 2026.
Tickets for the “Praise the Beast North American Tour” with BELPHEGOR, INCANTATION, HATE, and NARCOTIC WASTELAND go on sale on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 12:00 pm PST / 3:00 pm EST.
Praise the Beast North American Tour 2026 w/ BELPHEGOR, Incantation, Hate, Narcotic Wasteland: Feb-19 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch Feb-20 – Lowell, MA – Taffeta Music Hall Feb-21 – Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD Feb-22 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace Feb-23 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Hall Feb-24 – Joliet, IL – The Forge Feb-26 – Denver, CO – HQ Feb-27 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad Feb-28 – Haltom City, TX – Haltom Theater Mar-1 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar Mar-2 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger Mar-5 – Mesa, AZ – The Rosetta Room Mar-6 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick Mar-7 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge Mar-8 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post Mar-9 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720 Mar-10 – Anaheim, CA – The Observatory
Narcotic Wasteland – Annihilation of Europe Headlining Tour: 13.11 – Oslo, Norway – Brewgata 14.11 – Lublin, Poland – Fabryka Kuitury Zgrzyt 15.11 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Pink Whale 16.11 – Vienna, Austria – Escape Metal Corner 17.11 – Ostritz, Germany – AZ Meva 18.11 – Lรผbbenau, Germany – Kulturhof 19.11 – Kassel, Germany – Goldgrube 20.11 – Kortrijk, Belgium – DVG Club 21.11 – Alkmaar, Netherlands – Herrie Metal Fest 22.11 – Milton Keynes, England – Craufurd Arms 23.11 – Sheffield, England – Record Junkee 24.11 – Nottingham, England – Billy Bootleggers 25.11 – Manchester, England – Junior Jackson’s 26.11 – London, England – The Black Heart 27.11 – Newcastle upon Tyne, England – The Lubber Fiend 29.11 – Rennes, France – Ty Anna Tavern 30.11 – Paris, France – Le Zorba 01.12 – Basel, Switzerland – Valhalla Bar 02.12 – San Giovanni Lupatoto, Italy – Damage Inc. 03.12 – Bologna, Italy -Freakout Club 04.12 – Trodica Di Morrovalle, Italy – Drunkin public 05,12 – Pordenone, Italy – Tune Music lab 06.12 – Salzburg, Austria – Rockhouse Bar 07.12 – Graz, Austria – Explosiv 08.12 – Belgrade, Serbia – Bleed to Death Fest 09.12 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Grindhouse 10.12 – Bucharest, Romania – Encore Club 11.12 – Budapest, Hungary – Turbina 12.12 – Olomouc, Czech Republic – Sklub 13.12 – Krakow, Poland – Confession Club 14.12 – Bilbao, Spain – D8 Sorkuntza faktoria 15.12 – Madrid, Spain – Wurlitzer Ballrom 16.12 – Barcelona, Spain – Sala Deskomunal
Narcotic Wasteland has carved out its place as a dominant force in the modern metal scene. At the helm is guitarist and vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade, celebrated for his tenure with Nile, whose unmatched precision and commanding stage presence drive the bandโs sonic assault.
Behind the kit, Joseph Howard delivers a relentless barrage of power and accuracy, propelling the bandโs crushing rhythms with thunderous authority.
Anchoring the low end, Kenji Tsunami injects depth and texture with inventive, hard-hitting bass lines. His formidable musicianship and commanding presence add another layer to the bandโs overwhelming wall of sound.
Together, Dallas, Joseph, and Kenji form a unit that is both unstoppable and uncompromising, captivating audiences with explosive performances and boundary-pushing compositions.
Dave Mustaine shares some insight into the new track.
โHow many times have you wanted to say this to someone? I know you want to! Deep down inside, if we had the balls, we would tell more people, โI donโt careโ more often.โ
โPart of the main riff in this track had been floating around in my head since we did TSTD&TD, so I was pumped to start recording โI Donโt Careโ for this LP. I really love the guitar nuances in the track. There is the main rhythm riff, next, a very deliberate down-picking part, next, the octave chords with jump picking on octave notes (while still down-picking!). And the soloing and back and forth between me and Teemu is magnificent!!โ
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