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TÜRBÖWITCH – Hungarian Speed Maniacs Sign With Time To Kill Records

Posted in blackened thrash, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 30, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Hungarian speed maniacs TÜRBÖWITCH have officially signed with Time To Kill Records for the release of their third full-length album, scheduled to see the light in the first half of 2026. The agreement marks a new and decisive step forward for the Budapest-based band, whose uncompromising attitude and relentless live energy have steadily earned them a strong reputation within the European underground.

The upcoming record promises to be a concentrated blast of massive riffs and instinctive urgency, pushing TÜRBÖWITCH’s sound to its most focused and ferocious form to date. Rooted in blackened speed-thrash, the album blends the raw savagery and punk-fueled aggression of acts like Midnight, the sharp thrash precision of The Crown, and the dark, melodic drive of Hellripper, while maintaining a clearly identifiable personality. Melodic accents punctuate the chaos, adding depth and character without dulling the band’s visceral impact.

Faithful to their no-compromise ethos, TÜRBÖWITCH channel the spirit of ’80s extreme metal through a modern sense of immediacy, delivering songs that are fast, filthy, and built for maximum impact. With Time To Kill Records now backing the release, the band are poised to bring their unholy speed assault to a broader audience, while remaining firmly rooted in the reckless intensity that has defined them since day one.

Biography:

TÜRBÖWITCH was born in 2016 in Budapest, founded by vocalist Zslöd and guitarist Kommandante Klit as a raw, no-frills tribute to the sonic fury and visual madness of ’80s extreme metal. What started as a fun side project between longtime friends quickly evolved into a far more focused and dedicated band, without ever losing its unfiltered energy and love for chaos.

Over time, TÜRBÖWITCH grew into a full-fledged live five-piece. Their discography began with a demo in 2016, followed by the debut full-length “Napalm to Posers” (2017), the EP “Beyond the Last Call” (2018), and their second album “Fullmoon Liquorthropy”, released in late 2022.

Their momentum reached a new peak in June 2024, when they won the Wacken Metal Battle Hungary finals, earning a coveted slot at the legendary Wacken Open Air in August 2024, where they unleashed their sonic assault on the world’s biggest metal festival stage.

In March 2025, TÜRBÖWITCH hit the road with Swedish heavy metal titans Enforcer, taking their explosive live energy to even wider European audiences.

Line-up:

Botond “Khäosz Bringer” Kasper – Drums, Vocals (Backing)
Péter “Mr. Fireball” Tóth – Guitars (Rhythm), Vocals (Backing)
Valdemár “Välde” Volcsánszky – Bass
Zsolt “Kommandante Klit” Harsányi – Guitars (Lead), Vocals (Backing)
Zsolt “Zslöd” Lédeczi – Vocals (Lead)

TÜRBÖWITCH:

https://www.instagram.com/turbowitch_band

https://www.youtube.com/@turbowitch4489

https://turbowitch666.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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NECRONOMICON EX MORTIS – Drop New Single “Hungry For Brains,” Teasing the Mayhem of Zombie Blood Nightmare Out February 20, 2026

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 27, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

NECRONOMICON EX MORTIS erupt with ferocious precision on their latest single, “Hungry For Brains,” taken from the forthcoming EP Zombie Blood Nightmare, arriving February 20, 2026.

A thrashy, smashy, in-your-face assault, “Hungry For Brains” showcases the band at their most unapologetically feral. Built entirely upon the half/whole diminished scale, the track spirals through symmetrical chaos and delivers a sound as unhinged and ravenous as its subject matter.

Watch “Hungry For Brains HERE: https://youtu.be/3VYo0dMheW0

Fans of technical metal will find plenty to chew on, especially when the track erupts into a blistering guitar solo performed by James Norton, former college roommate of guitarist Mike. His shredding adds an extra layer of necrotic flair.

Lyrically, the song dives headfirst into zombie carnage and grotesque undead imagery, continuing the band’s love for cinematic horror and high-energy gore. “Hungry For Brains” embraces the spirit of classic zombie mayhem and sets the tone for the terror-laced chaos awaiting listeners on Zombie Blood Nightmare.

Zombie Blood Nightmare – Track Listing: 

  1. Left To Die (4:39)
  2. No More Room In Hell (5:19)
  3. Chopped Up and Burned (7:00)
  4. Lumbering, Blood Sucking Freaks (3:42)
  5. Hungry For Brains (4:41)
  6. Démoni (3:15)

Produced, recorded, and mixed by Charlie Waymire at Ultimate Studios and mastered by Ernesto Homeyer, Zombie Blood Nightmare features six tracks of shred-heavy, horror-drenched chaos. Zombie Blood Nightmare arrives February 20, 2026.

Source: C Squared Music

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MEGADETH Behind The Mask – Hits The Big Screen Worldwide On January 22nd

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH Facebook:

Be the first to watch Megadeth’s upcoming final album on the big screen in Megadeth: Behind the Mask.

Exclusively in cinemas worldwide January 22nd for a limited time only.

Get tickets at http://www.megadethfilm.com

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LEAD INJECTOR – Release “EVIL EXECUTIONER” First Single & Lyric Video | Debut Album Out February 20th, 2026

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

Dresden-based black/thrash newcomers LEAD INJECTOR present their debut album Witching Attack – an uncompromising homage to classic extreme metal, recorded over seven intensive days in August 2025 at Stereoid Studios in Schönfels, Saxony. “It was a really awesome time, we experimented a lot, racked our brains and learned a great deal,” recalls vocalist/bassist Leo about the sessions.

Watch “Evil Executioner” (Lyric Video) HERE

Founded in 2022, the trio is the first serious band for all three members after experiences in solo projects and school ensembles, and they quickly found their place in the local scene with their 2024 demo From the Crypts… of Hell. Witching Attack now combines re-recorded demo tracks with fresh material written in the meantime.

The songwriting process usually follows a proven pattern: guitarist Jason develops riffs and collects lyrical ideas which Leo further elaborates, with all three arranging together.

From the beginning, Lead Injector have demonstrated a knack for catchy song structures that sets them apart from average acts in this style. “We make sure that each of our songs is individual and unique, no two sound alike,” Leo emphasizes. This approach creates variety and memorability, qualities not taken for granted in the genre. The striking album artwork comes from SepulchralOwl.

The artist, who has accompanied the band since its early days, creates everything by hand from merchandise to flyers to stage banners, giving Lead Injector an unmistakable visual identity.

The band is deeply rooted in Dresden’s metal scene and maintains close connections with fellow groups like Sintage, Acid Blade and Mortuary Nightmare. The continuous exchange and mutual inspiration shape not only the music but also the sense of community at concerts, where familiar faces are always encountered.

LINE-UP:
Justus – Drums
Leo – Bass / Vocals
Jason – Guitars

TRACK LISTING:
01 Siege Upon Heaven
02 Sacrifice This Bitch
03 Evil Executioner
04 Witching Attack
05 Chains
06 Angel Destructor
07 Pest Thrash
08 M.C.C.I.
09 Infinite Force
10 Nuclear Antichrist

ON-LINE:
https://www.instagram.com/lead_injector

https://leadinjector.bandcamp.com/album/witching-attack

https://www.hrrecords.de/LEAD-INJECTOR

Source: High Roller Records

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KREATOR – Krushers Of The USA | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

From KREATOR Facebook:

KRUSHERS OF THE USA 🇺🇸

Hordes! Kreator RETURN to the US next year to celebrate our brand new record ‘Krushers Of The World’

We’ll be bringing the mighty Carcass and Cold Steel for a run of headline shows, as well as making a few festival appearances.

Tickets on sale now: https://www.kreator-terrorzone.de

KREATOR 2026 USA Tour Dates:

May 07 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live*
May 08 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville
May 10 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
May 11 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
May 12 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
May 14 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
May 15 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
May 16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*
May 18 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
May 19 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
May 20 – Chicago, IL – Romova Theatre
May 22 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest*
May 23 – Huntington, NY – Paramount

  • Festival

LONG LIVE KREATOR.

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SOUL OF ANUBIS – Portuguese Power Duo to Release New Album: Ritual

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

Portuguese power duo SOUL OF ANUBIS will release their new album, Ritual, on February 20th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. After more than a decade of intense activity, relentless touring and a steadily growing reputation across Europe, the band returns with a record that captures the full scope of their signature sound.

The first single “Incarnation” is available now:

YouTube: 

https://youtu.be/3lSpUCfgouQ

Streaming:

https://ffm.to/soul-of-anubis-incarnation

The band comments:

“’Incarnation’ represents the rebirth into a new cycle to enter the path of peace after the conflicted struggle in life. It is the story of a man who, after his death, gets on the boat to head towards the perfect world and who faces difficult struggles during his crossing. Along the way, he must leave behind oppression, starvation, pain and mind, leading him to immortality”.

Line-up:

Hugo Ferrão – Guitar, Vocals
Rui Silva – Drums

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

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

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

Track list:

1. Ritual
2. Mind Crusher (feat Keijo Niinimaa from Rotten Sound)
3. Incarnation
4. Vermin
5. Dead Cult
6. God’s Burial
7. Human Torch
8. Unholy Tomb

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/soul-of-anubis-ritual

https://soulofanubisband.bandcamp.com/album/ritual

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/

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

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TESTAMENT – Thrash Of The Titans North America 2026 | With OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION | Dates, Cities, Venues & Info Listed

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

From Testament Facebook:

THRASH OF THE TITANS returns across the USA this March 2026! Joining us will be our friends in Overkill & Destruction!

Exclusive Metal Injection Presale: Wednesday, December 17th @ 10:00 AM EST @ https://metalinjection.net/

Artist Presale: Thursday, December 18th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL (PW: TITANS)

Local/Promoter Presale: Thursday, December 18th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL

https://www.testamentlegions.com/site/

General On Sale: Friday, December 19th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL

Thrash of the Titans USA 2026:

Mar 14 – Portland, OR – Roseland theater
Mar 15 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
Mar 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at the Complex
Mar 18 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
Mar 20 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Mar 21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Mar 22 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
Mar 24 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
Mar 25 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
Mar 27 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Mar 28 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Mar 29 – Reading, PA – Club Reverb
Mar 31 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
Apr 01 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
Apr 03 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Apr 04 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
Apr 05 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
Apr 08 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Apr 09 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Apr 10 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre (No Overkill)

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Metal Show & Tell: ANVIL – Massacre’s Classix Shape Edition CD #10 From 1999

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

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!

  1. Blood On The Ice
  2. Doctor Kevorkian
  3. Old School
  4. Speed Of Sound
  5. 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

LONG LIVE ANVIL.

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ANTHRAX – Return to Australia For Four Shows In March 2026

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nu metal with tags , , , , , , , , , , on December 1, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Anthrax Facebook:

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.

Tickets on sale now – https://www.anthrax.com/

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Finnish Thrash Metal Band KRUSHOR Release Second Single, “Taste of Hatred” – From Their Eponymous EP, to Unleash in January

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 27, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

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

LISTEN to the first single “Shockwave”: https://push.fm/fl/krushor-shockwave

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:

  1. Shockwave
  2. Vortex
  3. Rise Above
  4. 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.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/krushorofficial
https://www.instagram.com/krushor_official
https://krushor.bandcamp.com

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GIRLSCHOOL – Electrifying Cover Of Metallica’s “Hit The Lights” Now Playing | Japanese Edition Of No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All Releasing On December 24th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

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]

https://www.facebook.com/GirlschoolOfficial

https://www.instagram.com/silver.lining.music

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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MEGADETH Canada Tour 2026 – With Anthrax and Exodus | Info, Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on November 25, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Megadeth newsletter:

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

Info on VIP experiences, joining the Cyber Army and pre-sale tickets and more: https://www.megadeth.com/pages/home

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

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

From MEGADETH newsletter:

Dave Mustaine shares some insight into the new track.

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

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

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

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

LONG LIVE MEGADETH.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find all details below:

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

– 60-page book (12” size)

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

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

– Replica ticket from the Bochum show

– Replica Hell Awaits tour laminate

– Hell Awaits tour poster (German dates)

– Slipmat

– Band posters

– Replica merch flyer

– Replica Satanic Wehrmacht newsletter

– 2 flyers

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

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

  • “Blood” filled liquid vinyl – gatefold

CD Earbook:

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

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

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

– 60-page 11” book

– Poster

Digital:

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

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

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

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Source: EARSPLIT PR

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Finnish Thrash Metal Band INDEMON Release Music Video For Song “Abuse” From Their Debut Album: Reclaiming Chaos

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nu metal with tags , , , , , , , on November 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Promo picture by Jari Pakarinen

Finnish thrashers Indemon have released a music video for their song “Abuse.” The track is taken from their critically acclaimed debut album, Reclaiming Chaos, which was released last June via Inverse Records.

WATCH “Abuse” music video: 

https://youtu.be/m2HwICPU3WA

The band comments: 

“Abuse show’s the narrator’s perspective on the conflict in which they want to break free from a person, yet at the same time want to keep that person under their control. The narrator has an obsession with control.

Alternatively, it could be that the other person does not exist at all, and the narrator is actually a voice inside the listener’s head, a kind of inner demon, telling the listener how it wants to get rid of them, while simultaneously keeping them in its grasp.”

LISTEN to Reclaiming Chaos album: https://push.fm/fl/indemon-album 

Indemon – Reclaiming Chaos (Album 2025)

Track list:

1. Bring Down The Light
2. Internal Defeat
3. Passenger
4. Abuse
5. Necessary Evil
6. Shoot & Forget
7. Ruoja
8. Reclaim Chaos

Line-up:
Joose Riihelä – vocals
Santeri Liesmala – guitar
Ville Kangasharju – bass
Patrik Kuitunen – drums

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/indemonband
https://www.instagram.com/indemonband
https://indemon.bandcamp.com

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Finnish Progressive Thrash Metal Band Krateros to Release Debut EP in January – First single “Linguicide” Out Now

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 5, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Promo picture by Iisa Arvela

The Finnish progressive thrash metal band Krateros is set to release their debut EP Lost in Translation on January 30th 2026 via Inverse Records. The first single ‘Linguicide’ is unleashed today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/krateros-linguicide

The band comments:
” “Linguicide” is the first taste of our upcoming EP “Lost in Translation.” With its catchy groove and memorable guitar melody, it is arguably the most “commercial” track from the EP, yet it contains a great blend of all the elements that make our music what it is. Musically, the song is the oldest one on the EP, with the first demo going as far back as February 2020. Lyrically, the song went through two or three rewrites before finding its final form. Some of the discarded ideas have since been used in songs meant for future releases. As a product of our times, “Linguicide” deals with cancel culture and the death of independent thought, whether through self-censorship or outside pressure.”

Krateros – Linguicide (Single 2025)

Track list:

1. Linguicide

Composed & lyrics by Saku Rekonen 

Cover art by All4band Design

Krateros – Lost in Translation (EP 2026)

Track list:

1. Tomb Service

2. Linguicide

3. The Performer

4. Uticensis

5. Comatose Waltz

Cover art by All4band Design

BIOGRAPHY:

Krateros is an emerging metal band from Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2023 and led by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Saku Rekonen. The band’s music combines influences from old-school thrash metal bands such as Annihilator, Exodus, and Megadeth with more contemporary acts like Trivium, Machine Head, and Stam1na, all the while being filtered through a progressive lens

The band’s first EP, Lost in Translation, releasing through Inverse Records, is a response to a perceived lack of riffs that seems to plague the metal scene of the 2020s.

Line-up:
Saku Rekonen – Vocals & Guitar
Roni Helminen – Bass & Backing vocals
Touko Kaihola – Drums

Links: 
https://www.facebook.com/kraterosband
https://www.instagram.com/krateros_official
https://krateros.bandcamp.com

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OVERTOUN – Chilean Death-Thrash Powerhouse Signs With Time To Kill Records

Posted in death thrash, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , , on November 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Chile’s OVERTOUN has signed with Time To Kill Records for the release of their third album, Death Drive Anthropology. The record is firmly rooted in the ’90s death-thrash tradition but features a modern edge that keeps it agile and current, bridging the gap from Carcass and Atheist to contemporary acts like Revocation. The music also incorporates a compelling Latin influence, adding a unique flavor to the band’s sound.

Further details on the album will be announced soon.

OVERTOUN is a death-thrash metal band based between Santiago, Chile, and Boston, MA, fusing the rich musical heritage of Latin America with the complexity and aggression of technical death metal. Founded by Agustín Lobo and Matías Bahamondes, the band solidified its lineup with Yoav Ruiz-Feingold (Atheist, Graviton) on vocals and Matías Salas on bass.

Their discography includes two full-length albums: Centuries of Lies (2018) and This Darkness Feels Alive (2021). The latter was mastered by Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica) and won Best Metal Artist at the 2022 Chilean Pulsar Awards (Chilean Grammys), earning strong praise from the specialized media.

OVERTOUN has performed extensively throughout Latin America, with five national tours in Chile, a tour in Brazil, and shows in Argentina, sharing the stage with Death To All, Sinister, Cryptopsy, and Atheist. In 2025, the band completed its first tour of Japan, including performances in Yokohama and Tokyo, with an appearance at the Tokyo Brutal Fest.

Produced by Martín Furia (Destruction, Bark), OVERTOUN’s third album marks a bold new chapter, introducing darker, genre-defining material that aims to amplify Chilean metal’s global presence.

Line-up:

Yoav Ruiz-Feingold – Vocals
Matias Bahamondes – Guitar
Matias Salas – Bass
Agustin Lobo – Drums

OVERTOUN:

https://www.overtoun.com/

https://www.facebook.com/OvertounOfficial

https://www.instagram.com/overtounofficial

https://overtoun.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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DEATH ANGEL – ACT III American Tour 2025 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 1, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Death Angel Facebook:

Due to unfortunate circumstances Toxic Holocaust will no longer be able to take part in the upcoming Death Angel Act III American Tour. However..
We’d like to Thank our friends and Bay Area Thrash brothers Vio-lence for stepping up on such short notice and more than filling in that gap!

This will be the first time that Death Angel and Vio-lence have ever toured together!
That coupled with us celebrating 35 years of Act III by playing it in its entirety every night is reason enough not to miss this tour!

Additional support from Lions At The Gate, Misfire. Get your tickets NOW! https://www.deathangel.us/

Death Angel ACT III US Tour 2025:

11/26/25 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
11/28/25 Joliet, IL – The Forge
11/29/25 Davenport, IA – Capitol Theater
11/30/25 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
12/2/25 Indianapolis, IN – Vogue
12/3/25 Pittsburgh, PA – Mr Smalls Theater
12/4/25 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch
12/5/25 Worcester, MA – The Palladium
12/6/25 Albany, NY – Empire Live
12/7/25 Reading, PA – Reverb
12/10/25 Dallas, TX – Southside Ballroom
12/11/25 Houston, TX – Warehouse Midtown
12/12/25 Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
12/13/25 San Antonio, TX – Vibes
12/15/25 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
12/16/25 Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole
12/17/25 Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
12/18/25 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore*
12/19/25 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore*

*Support from @deandelray and @damnageband

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MEGADETH – Track List For Final S/T Album Announced

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 31, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

MEGADETH have revealed the full track listing for their self-titled final album that’s due out January 23, 2026. Pre-order the album, via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label, HERE: https://www.blkiiblk.com/

The album includes “Tipping Point,” the previously released first single, and a very special bonus track:  a reimagined version of “Ride the Lightning,” which MUSTAINE co-wrote with Metallica’s James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich and was the title track from the group’s 1984 album.

“As I come full circle on the career of a lifetime, the decision to include ‘Ride the Lightning,’ a song I co-wrote with James, Lars, and Cliff, was to pay my respects to where my career first started,” MUSTAINE says.

The album’s full track listing is as follows:

Tipping Point
I Don’t Care
Hey, God?!
Let There Be Shred
Puppet Parade
Another Bad Day
Made to Kill
Obey the Call
I Am War
The Last Note
Ride the Lightning (Bonus Track)

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MEGADETH Announces This Was Our Life 2026 Latin American Tour!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 31, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

Megadeth’s This Was Our Life world tour is coming to Latin America in 2026, with massive shows just announced in Lima, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Santiago, Mexico City and more.

Megadeth Cyber Army members get first access to tickets through exclusive presales.

  • Lima: Cyber Army Presale November 2 – 3 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 6 at 10am local time
  • Colombia: Cyber Army Presale November 3 – 4 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 7 at 10am local time
  • Argentina: Presale details coming soon
  • São Paulo: Cyber Army Presale November 3 – 4 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 5 at 10am local time
  • Santiago, Chile: Cyber Army Presale November 2 – 3 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 4 at 10AM local time
  • Mexico (all 3 shows): Cyber Army Presale November 8 – 9 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 12 at 10am local time

VIP package upgrades including full band member Photo Ops and individual band member Meet & Greets will be available starting with presales via Megadeth.com.

The countdown is on, Latin America! Megadeth is coming for you in 2026!

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