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Canadian Thrashers W.M.D. To Release Against All Warnings on June 5! “Eyes of a Killer” Single/Video Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 19, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Vancouver (BC) – Canadian Thrashers W.M.D. (When Minds Develop) will release Against All Warnings, the band’s second full-length album, June 5th, on vinyl, CD and digital formats.

A music video for the album’s first single, “Eyes of a Killer,” is available at:

youtu.be/bRSqPPfyCBs

The song is also available on Bandcamp, Apple Music, and Spotify

Thematically, Against All Warnings concerns the constant human need for more, where nothing ever feels good enough, and people ignore every warning sign until everything starts to collapse. The album is also a reflection of W.M.D.‘s experience during the last few years: refusing to quit, getting angry at what the world really is, and trying to find their place in the middle of all of it. Every song comes from a different perspective on the chaos and pressure people are living through every day.

“The songs were built in the jam room first, so what you’re hearing is the exact pace, feel, and weight of what we created, while feeding off each other’s energy in the room. We wanted it to feel alive, raw, and honest. We’re proud of this record and stoked to finally share it with you.” – W.M.D.

Track Listing:

  1. Eyes Of A Killer
  2. Against All Warnings
  3. Kleptomania
  4. The Black Expanse
  5. March Of Death
  6. The Thin Red Line
  7. Post Human Predator
  8. Already Dead
  9. Painful Vengeance

Pre-order Against All Warnings:

wmdofficial.bandcamp.com/album/against-all-warnings

W.M.D. Line-Up:

Skyler Mills – Vocals/Guitars
Jon Power – Bass
Ryan Idris – Drums

Guest Guitar Solos:
“Post Human Predator,” “The Thin Red Line, and “Painful Vengeance” performed by Casey Trask.
“Against All Warnings” performed by Kai Sakaguchi.

In other W.M.D. news, the band will join countrymates Iron Kingdom on the True North Strong and Heavy Canadian Tour 2026 in June!

FFO: Classic Thrash, Megadeth, Slayer, Nuclear Assault, Sepultura, Exodus, Kreator, Testament

Album Credits:

Produced by Skyler Mills.
Co-Produced by W.M.D.
Mixed & Mastered by Adair Daufembach.
Pre-Production by Ryan Idris & Skyler Mills.
Drums recorded by Dan Yakimow at Monarch Studios, Vancouver, BC.
Assisted by Aaron Klassen.
Guitars & Bass recorded by Skyler Mills & Adair Daufembach.
Vocals recorded by Adair Daufembach @ Daufembach Studios, Los Angeles. CA & Colin Ryley @ Singularity Sound Studios, Vancouver, BC.
Sound Design by Skyler Mills.

Artwork by Alex Malakmadze.
W.M.D logo by The Pit Forge.
Band Photography by Shimon Karmel.
All songs written and performed by W.M.D.
Independently released by W.M.D.

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ANTHRAX – New Studio Album, Cursum Perficio, Releasing On September 18, 2026

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on May 18, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Anthrax Facebook:

Cursum Perficio Our first album in over a decade is finally on its way. Watch the official music video for “It’s For The Kids” on youtube now.

CURSUM PERFICIO out 09.18.2026 via Megaforce Records and Nuclear Blast.

🇺🇸 Pre-save Cursum Perficio: https://orcd.co/cursumperficio

🇪🇺 Pre-save Cursum Perficio: https://orcd.co/cursumperficio

🌎 Pre-order vinyl, CD’s, & merch: https://anthraxmerch.com/cursumperficio

Watch the music video for It’s For The Kids: https://youtu.be/Pj5u8OagODo?si=jAh0G00ueOts8pp-

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Seattle Thrash Pioneers FORCED ENTRY Announce 35th Anniversary Reissue Of: As Above, So Below

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

Marking 35 years since its original impact on the heavy metal landscape, the seminal Seattle-based technical thrashers, FORCED ENTRY, are pleased to announce the definitive reissue of their cult-classic masterpiece, As Above, So Below. In partnership with M-Theory Audio, this long-awaited celebration and sought-after classic will make its vinyl debut, as well as a Digipak edition CD, available July 31, 2026.

“Can’t thank the guys at M-Theory enough for getting our best work back out on CD and Vinyl! 35yrs later, this record still thrashes the SHIT outta ya! Crack a beer and listen up!” – Tony Benjamins (vocals, bass)

Formed in the late 1980s, FORCED ENTRY carved out a unique space within the burgeoning Seattle metal scene, blending blistering thrash speed with complex, progressive song structures. As Above, So Below remains a high-water mark for the band, celebrated by fans and critics alike for its aggressive intensity, musicianship, groove and technicality.

The anniversary reissue ensures that a new generation of metalheads and long-time devotees can experience the record in prestige formats. Fans can secure their copies now via the M-Theory Audio webstore www.m-theoryaudio.com/store or the Forced Entry Bandcamp page. (Items will ship from US or Europe based upon your location).

  • Microcosm Splatter Vinyl: first time on vinyl, pressed to just 300 copies.
  • Sludge Green Vinyl: Exclusive mail-order only variant restricted to 100 copies.
  • Digipak CD: includes booklet

As Above, So Below features freshened up and expanded layouts by Marc Lopes, including a new interview with vocalist/bassist Tony Benjamins and extra pics and flyers. The original album was produced by Tom Soares (Demolition Hammer, Cro-Mags, Meliah Rage) and engineered by Jamie Locke (Obituary, Prong, Leeway) with artwork by Sean Wyett (Exodus, Cyclone Temple, Devastation). The album featured two music videos – “Macrocosm, Microcosm” and “Never a Know, But The No.”

About Forced Entry: 

FORCED ENTRY is a technical thrash metal band hailing from Seattle, Washington, known for their influential role in the late ‘80s/early ‘90s underground scene. The trio of Tony Benjamins on bass, Brad Hull (later of the reformed Sanctuary) on guitar and Colin Mattson on drums built a reputation for themselves within their regional scene through pounding live work and via the worldwide underground and fanzine circuit with the release of 3 classic demo tapes (which M-Theory will compile and release in early 2027). 

Signed to Combat Records, FORCED ENTRY released two albums – 1989’s Uncertain Future and 1991’s As Above, So Below and toured with bands like Sacred Reich, Coroner, Atrophy, and Obituary. Their music is characterized by blistering riffs, complex arrangements, and an unrelenting, aggressive energy that helped define the “Seattle sound” of the era, along with scene mates Bitter End and Panic.

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HELLEVATE Share Video for “Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 11, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch the video for “Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)” at this location.

Kansas City thrash masters HELLEVATE have posted the official music video for the title track off their new album, Killicon Valley. This five-minute thrash-fest aims its rage at the use of AI in today’s culture.

“This song is the result of several years of us watching the development of AI and ranting about it with each other. So many songs out there about AI have their hearts in the right place, but they always sing about it like it’s Skynet or SHODAN; some unstoppable robot overlord coming to bring the apocalypse,” comments guitarist Joshua Cole about the song. 

“Then you actually use it and it’s a crappy productivity tool that only helps create more noise and BS that we all have to wade through, all because some idiot billionaires decided they liked the idea of a computer that could do all their thinking for them and replace those pesky employees. The lyrics fit the music perfectly, as it’s nasty, aggressive, relentless, and fast! If you like your thrash metal played pissed off and at warp speed, we’ve got you covered with this one!”

Vocalist Robert Browne expands on the song’s lyrical theme, “The so-called “leaders” of the tech industry have made shit more expensive, turned a multitude of careers upside-down, and gotten this moronic presidential administration to give them access to sensitive systems. And for what? It fucks up simple tasks. It fills our news feeds with garbage and lies. It gives mediocre idiots with no skill the delusions that they can make art with no effort, all at the cost of the planet that sustains our lives. Older folks who fear AI think it’ll be like a Terminator 2 thing. It’s much worse; I’d rather be blown up than starve.”

Watch the video for “Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)” at this location.

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

Watch the video for the album’s first single, “In the Long Grass,” at youtu.be/4pvJtJcOrvo.

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

Photo credit: Kaitlyn Waggoner

Line-Up:

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

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

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

Track-list:

1) D.T.C.

2) In the Long Grass

3) Invoke Apocalypse

4) Demagogue

5) The Rampart

6) Holy Man

7) Jorogumo

8) Part of the Tribe

9) Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)

10) The Lost Pages

11) Thou Shalt Kill

12) Curse God and Die

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EXTREMA Unleash “Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club” – A 30-Year Thrash Milestone Captured in Full Force

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

Italian thrash metal pioneers EXTREMA are set to release Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club – a high-impact live document celebrating the 30th anniversary of their legendary debut Tension At The Seams. The performance was recorded at Slaughter Club in Paderno Dugnano (Milan) on October 7th, 2023 – exactly three decades after the album that helped redefine the sonic and cultural framework of Italian metal.

The full show will be rolled out as an episodic live video series on the band’s official YouTube channel, alongside a digital release across all major streaming platforms.

Subscribe and follow the full series here: https://bit.ly/ExtremaLive

Released in 1993, Tension At The Seams stands as a cornerstone of European thrash: a record built on razor-sharp riffing, percussive precision, and an uncompromising compositional approach that pushed beyond genre orthodoxy. Its impact extended well beyond the Italian scene, setting new benchmarks in terms of arrangement density, production clarity, and expressive aggression.

To mark its 30th anniversary, EXTREMA returned to the stage with a purpose-built show engineered for maximum impact – conceived as a full-contact, no-compromise live assault. The setlist moves with surgical intent: a dominant portion of the debut album performed with renewed intensity, seamlessly integrated with key tracks from across the band’s catalog, culminating in material from their latest release, Headbanging Forever.

Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club captures that performance in its entirety, preserving the raw kinetic energy of the band’s live delivery while enhancing it through a modern visual production pipeline.

Beginning April 29th, all 16 tracks from the show will be released on a weekly schedule via the band’s official YouTube channel, with three videos dropping per week, structuring the release as a sustained content cycle designed to maintain engagement and narrative continuity.

Subscribe to EXTREMA’s official YouTube channel to follow the full release schedule:
https://www.youtube.com/@Extrema_Official

Filming and direction were handled by Daniele Farina, with the production delivered in 4K. The visual language combines tight shot sequencing, dynamic camera movement, and performance-focused editing, resulting in a final product that translates the physical intensity of the live set into a sharp, high-definition audiovisual experience.

Line-up:
Tommy Massara – Guitars
Tiziano “Titian” Spigno – Vocals
Marco Cassone – Guitars
Gabri Giovanna – Bass
Francesco “Frullo” La Rosa – Drums

For more info:
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VIO-LENCE Announces Summer 2026 Tour “Eruption of Screams”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Vio-lence is set to return to the global stage with their Summer 2026 tour, “Eruption of Screams.” Kicking off on July 20 in Gdańsk and July 21 in Warsaw, Poland, opening for Biohazard. As a pioneering Bay Area thrash band that emerged in the late 1980s, Vio-lence built a reputation for their aggressive sound and influential releases, helping define the genre’s intensity and edge.

The tour marks another chapter in the band’s legacy as they bring their high-energy performances across Europe, the United Kingdom, Russia and Asia, including a return to Brutal Assault, where they previously performed in 2022.

“We’re excited to get back to Europe and the UK, and visit Russia, China, Japan, Taipei and South Korea for the first time.” — Sean Killian

The run will include select dates alongside fellow FM Music Management artists, including Armored Saint, Cutthroat, and Angelus Apatrida. Following the European and UK leg, the tour will continue through Russia and multiple stops across Asia, ultimately concluding on August 28 in Seoul, South Korea.

The current lineup features founding frontman Sean Killian, guitarists Ira Black (Dio Disciples, Metal Church, Lizzy Borden) and Claudeous Creamer (Possessed), bassist Jeff Salgado (Psychosomatic), and drummer Nick Souza (Hatriot), all of who have been performing with Vio-lence across multiple recent tours.

Vio-lence is set to release new music in 2027.

Tour Dates:
20/07/26 – Gdańsk, PL – B90
21/07/26 – Warsaw, PL – Progresja
24/07/26 – Porto, PT – Hard Club
25/07/26 – Lisbon, PT – República de Música
28/07/26 – Antwerp, BE – Kid’s
29/07/26 – Plymouth, UK – The Depo
30/07/26 – London, UK – The Underworld
31/07/26 – Bridgwater, UK – The Cobblestones
01/08/26 – Preston, UK – Blitz
02/08/26 – Dublin, IE – Grand Social
03/08/26 – Belfast, NI – The Limelight
04/08/26 – Glasgow, UK – Audio
05/08/26 – Cardiff, UK – The Globe
07/08/26 – Jaroměř, CZ – Brutal Assault (Festival)
08/08/26 – Vienna, AT – Viper Room
09/08/26 – Munich, DE – Backstage
12/08/26 – Košice, SK – Colosseum
13/08/26 – Salzburg, AT – Rockhouse
14/08/26 – Zabok, HR – Cuk Regenerator

Russia & Asia:
16/08/26 – Moscow, RU – Pravda Club
17/08/26 – Saint Petersburg, RU – Kosmonavt
20/08/26 – Shanghai – Cave Art Venue
21/08/26 – Wuhan – Three Live
22/08/26 – Tianjin – Liu Li Space
23/08/26 – Taipei – Pipe Live House
24/08/26 – Tokyo – Koenji High
25/08/26 – Tokyo – Koenji High
28/08/26 – Seoul – JS Art Hall

More dates TBA.

For more information, visit Vio-lence’s official social media pages: Instagram (@vio_lence_official) and Facebook (Vio-lence).

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ANVIL – Pounding The Past 2026 North America Tour | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on April 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

ANVIL play songs from their first 3 albums only: Hard N Heavy, Metal On Metal, and Forged In Fire.

ANVIL Pounding The Past 2026 – North America Tour Dates With Midnite Hellion As Support:

June 03 – Syracuse, NY – The Song & Dance
June 04 – Lakewood, OH – The Foundry
June 05 – Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
June 06 – St Louis, MO – Off Broadway
June 07 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
June 10 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
June 12 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse
June 13 – Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
June 14 – Las Vegas, NV – The Tuscanny
June 17 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
June 18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Moroccan Lounge
June 19 – Palmdale, CA – Transplants Brewing
June 20 – Santa Rosa, CA – Arlene Francis Center
June 21 – Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial
June 24 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
June 25 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
June 26 – Chilliwack, BC – The Chill House
June 27 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria
June 28 – Victoria, BC – The Phoenix
July 01 – Calgary, AB – Palomino
July 02 – Edmonton, AB – The Dive Bar
July 03 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
July 05 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre
July 08 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
July 09 – Madison, WI – Crucible
July 10 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
July 11 – Toledo, OH – Frankies Inner-City

Info: https://anviltour.com/

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LORD CRUCIFIER: F.O.A.D. Records Present Definitive Psychotic Thrash Archive From Cult Italian Expatriates

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 19, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

A cult chapter of Italian extreme metal history returns in its most complete form, as F.O.A.D. Records present the definitive archival collection of early material from LORD CRUCIFIER, Cataclism, now available as a gatefold 2xLP edition.

Cataclism – Gatefold 2xLP:

An 18-track descent into pure psychotic thrash metal, self-described by the band as “psychic metal,” capturing the unhinged vision of these Italian maniacs who relocated to England during the 1980s in search of total sonic extremity.

This comprehensive release brings together the band’s early demo legacy and unreleased material, fully remastered at Toxic Basement Studio:

  • Cataclism Demo (1985)
  • Myra’s Tape (1987)
  • Who Do You Trust (1989)
  • Unreleased 3-track rehearsal/demo (1990)

Across these recordings, LORD CRUCIFIER’s evolution is laid bare, from raw, dark thrash steeped in Venom and Celtic Frost influences to a more personal and deranged style defined by speed, fractured structures and psychotic riffing intensity.

Packaging:

The release comes as a deluxe gatefold 2xLP edition accompanied by a 24-page full-color booklet, designed by Rich M. Walker (The Metalchemist). The booklet includes rare photographs, flyers, scans of original demo tapes, and archival excerpts from underground magazines and fanzines.

A vital document of a band that turned chaos into identity, now unearthed and preserved by F.O.A.D. Records. Essential listening for devotees of extreme, unfiltered thrash in its most disturbed form.

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Out Now! NYC Thrashers ANOTHER DEMON EP, As Above So Below, ft. Guest James Murphy (Testament, Death, Obituary)

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

L-R – Frank Tosi – Lead Guitars, Dave English – Drums, Max Capshaw – Vocals, Jun Takeshita – Lead Guitars | Photo Credit: Another Demon

NYC’s rising thrash force Another Demon has announced the official re‑release of their debut EP As Above So Below, out now as of April 18th, 2026, via Ragebreed Records, with global digital distribution through Earache Records. Originally issued independently, the EP now returns with expanded reach and renewed momentum, cementing the band’s fast‑growing presence in the modern thrash landscape.

The re‑release also spotlights a major highlight from the original EP: a guest appearance by legendary guitarist James Murphy (Testament, Death, Obituary) on the track “Drawn and Quartered.” Murphy’s contribution adds a historic stamp of extreme metal pedigree to the band’s already razor‑sharp sound.

Another Demon describes their sonic identity in five words: Powerful, Fast, Aggressive, Thrashing, Evil. The band believes the EP’s wider release will resonate strongly with new listeners:

“Those who haven’t heard it yet will feel instantly familiar with what we do, and instantly want more,” comments guitarist Frank Tosi.

Crafted through years of dormant ideas and revived creative drive, As Above So Below blends classic thrash roots with atmospheric tension, horror‑driven storytelling, and a modern edge. The band’s goal is to give fans a listening experience that connects both on the surface and on a deeper, more cathartic level.

The six tracks on As Above So Below form a cohesive descent into horror, dystopia, and spiritual unraveling, each offering a different facet of the band’s dark, aggressive vision. From the frantic Evil Dead inspired chaos of “Reduced to Ash” to the crushing crisis‑of‑faith intensity of “Deaf Gods,” the EP moves through relentless riff‑driven aggression with “Skull Vessel” before hitting its standout moment, “Drawn and Quartered,” featuring a blistering guest performance from metal icon James Murphy.

Track Listing:
1. Reduced To Ash – 3:13
2. Deaf Gods – 3:05
3. Skull Vessel – 1:49
4. Drawn and Quartered ft. James Murphy (Testament, Death, Obituary) – 5:42
5. War March – 5:44
6. As Above So Below – 5:45
EP Length: 25:20

The atmosphere shifts into ominous, cinematic territory with “War March,” a ritualistic march into looming destruction, before the title track As Above So Below ties the record together through themes of duality, chaos, and spiritual inversion.

Add to your Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/artist/3kNaNyl0Lcp2NffXJUwjT6?si=SbY0-uwdTE6jlNyjTIRDJA

Formed in 2023, Another Demon is built from decades of collective experience across the NY/NJ/CT heavy‑music scene. Max Capshaw (Bass/Vocals) is known for his work with Sick of It All, H2O, Murphy’s Law, Burn, and more.

Single Stream – “Drawn and Quartered” ft. James Murphy (Testament, Death, Obituary) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7m8elmZ2H8

Max brings a hardcore pedigree and commanding vocal presence. Frank Tosi (Lead Guitar) is the primary songwriter for the EP, shaping the band’s tight, riff‑forward thrash identity. Jun Takeshita (Lead Guitar) blends 80s thrash with Japanese punk/metal intensity, expanding the band’s melodic and technical range. Dave English (Drums), the engine of the band, delivers precision, power, and dynamic rhythmic control.

“The more we’ve played together, the deeper our musical bond has grown. We’ve become a unit that knows how to read each other extremely well,” adds Tosi.

With the EP’s global re‑release, Another Demon is preparing to push further into the U.S. metal circuit. Their next full‑length album is already in development, promising an even broader and more collaborative expression of the band’s identity.

“We write these songs to satisfy our personal tastes and hope the fans appreciate that. The full‑length will show even more of our mutual personality and the best of our brand,” says Tosi.

Recommended for fans of Slayer, Testament, Exodus, Overkill, and Immortal, As Above So Below is available on the following platforms.

EP Band Line Up:
Max Capshaw – Vocals / Bass
Frank Tosi – Lead Guitars
Jun Takeshita – Lead Guitars
Frank Vaturina – Session Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Max Capshaw – Vocals
Frank Tosi – Lead Guitars
Jun Takeshita – Lead Guitars
Fred Romer – Bass Guitar
Dave English – Drums

Bandcamp – https://anotherdemon.bandcamp.com/album/as-above-so-below

Ragebreed Online Store – https://www.ragebreedstore.net/

Show Dates:
April 18 – Hudson Valley Thrash Bash – Rock Fantasy – Middletown, NY (EP Release Show)

More info: https://linktr.ee/another_demon_official

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Kansas City Thrash Crew HELLEVATE to Return With Killicon Valley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Track-list:

1) D.T.C.

2) In the Long Grass

3) Invoke Apocalypse

4) Demagogue

5) The Rampart

6) Holy Man

7) Jorogumo

8) Part of the Tribe

9) Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)

10) The Lost Pages

11) Thou Shalt Kill

12) Curse God and Die

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

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

Photo credit: Kaitlyn Waggoner

Line-Up:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FFO: Voivod, Pestilence, Coroner, Atheist

Track Listing:

1. Watch The Skies

2. Falling Out The World of Lies

3. Unbowed & Averse 

4. Faithless Continuum

5. Broken Promise, Barren Essence 

6. Lifeless Transformation 

7. Butcher’s Lament 

8. Terminally Emboldened 

9. The Coward’s Curse

10. Epoch Inhumane

Photo Credit: Travis Stone

Line-Up:

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

Credits:

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

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instagram.com/nucleartomblives 

nucleartomb1.bandcamp.com

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Source: ClawHamer PR

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EXODUS – GOLIATH U.S. and Global Chart Results

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

From EXODUS Facebook:

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

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A Few Metal Suggestions Going Into The Weekend ~ March 20, 2026

Posted in books, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on March 20, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

The relentless and legendary EXODUS have released their 13th studio album today: Goliath. I’ve streamed it on Spotify and will definitely buy a physical copy now, due to the fact it blistered my metal infested brain! Plus, vocalist Rob Dukes has returned and he sounds more pissed off than ever before! Long live EXODUS!

The MEGADETH newsletter has announced that the newest memoir from the remarkable Dave Mustaine releases on September 8th, 2026. Dave opens up about his courageous battle with cancer in his upcoming book. Yes, I’m pre-ordering a copy!

The prodigious Lamb Of God released their 10th studio album on March 13th and it can arguably be considered their best output of their existence! Not. Joking. All the metal bearings are spinning and blazing on Into Oblivion and I strongly urge you to stream, buy and get annihilated by LOGs’ auditory assault! Damn, I relish this LOG album!

Thank you for stopping by, have a safe and enjoyable weekend. Metal be thy name. – Stone

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GAMA BOMB & OWLS WOODS GRAVES Added to HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL 2026

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on March 19, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Debut festival edition expands to three stages as new ticket prices take effect

Szczecin, Poland; 19 March 2026: Hells Bells Festival continues its build-up toward 26-27 June 2026 with a dual band announcement and a major logistical expansion. 

The festival has confirmed Northern Ireland thrashers Gama Bomb and Polish blackened punks Owls Woods Graves, while also revealing that the event will now span three distinct stages at the Plac Gryfitów site.

Gama Bomb are widely known for their speed, technicality, and fun-filled, high-octane live shows. Fans in Szczecin should prepare for a masterclass in headbanging as the band brings their signature “thrash metal bomb” to the Łasztownia waterfront. The band’s latest release is the EP “Necronomicon Automaton”.

The bill is further bolstered by Owls Woods Graves, a project conceived by The Fall  & E.V.T. Their unique sound, self-described as “haunted woods hardcore”, blends black metal with raw punk energy and macabre storytelling inspired by witches and the Devil. The band is currently promoting their third album, “Strix”.

In a significant move for the festival’s scale, organisers have also confirmed that Hells Bells 2026 will now feature three stages. This expansion allows for a more diverse range of sounds and ensures that the performances are more spread out across the schedule, reducing time pressure and providing a better experience for both the artists and the audience.

Gama Bomb and Owls Woods Graves join an already stacked line-up that includes the likes of Dirkschneider, Grave Digger, Cockney Rejects, UK Subs, Vader, Possessed, Discharge, NunSlaughter, Furia, Dead Congregation, Last Resort, Dezerter, The Materia, Belzebong and Słoń. 

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

Secure your entry now: https://hellsbells.pl/

Hells Bells online 
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FB Event: https://fb.me/e/7cujCjrCo

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hellsbellsfestival

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellsbellsfestival

Official teaser: https://youtu.be/TybhrrUbNF4?si=s5V9NNRZ4t1JV499

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ANVIL Pounding The Past 2026 USA & Canada | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on March 16, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Anvil Pounding The Past Tour/USA & Canada 2026
Performing all the favorites from their first Four Classic albums! Midnite Hellion supports.

6/03 – Rochester, NY @ Pineapple Jack’s

6/04 – Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry

6/05 – Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club

6/06 – St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway

6/07 – Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck

6/10 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

6/12 – El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse

6/13 – Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress

6/14 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Tuscanny

6/17 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

6/18 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Moroccan Lounge

6/19 – Palmdale, CA @ Transplants Brewing

6/20 – Santa Rosa, CA @ Arlene Francis Center

6/21 – Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial

6/24 – Portland, OR @ Dante’s

6/25 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

6/26 – Chilliwack, BC @ The Chill House

6/27 – Vancouver, BC @ Astoria

6/28 – Victoria, BC @ The Phoenix

7/01 – Calgary, AB @ Palomino

7/02 – Edmonton, AB @ The Dive Bar

7/03 – Saskatoon, SK @ Black Cat Tavern

7/05 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Park Theatre

7/08 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry

7/09 – Madison, WI @ Crucible

7/10 – Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

7/11 – Toledo, OH @ Frankies Inner City

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EXHORDER Announces April Headlining Tour With Support From Skinlab – Tickets On Sale Now!

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

Photo by Erik Hernandez/EHP Photography

New Orleans thrash metal legends EXHORDER will return to stages next month on an Eastern US headlining tour. The Tour Of Unsound Minds begins on April 2nd in Morgantown, West Virginia and closes April 19th in Cadillac, Michigan. Support will be provided by Skinlab. The band’s latest trek follows their recent US headlining run with Luicidal, Ringworm, Phobia, and Slowhole.

Vocalist Kyle Thomas comments, “Here we go again – sleep is for rich people! We are looking forward to returning to some familiar places as well as getting out into new territory. Joining us on this run are West Coast stalwarts, Skinlab! By the time this tour begins, Spring will have sprung. Come on out while the weather is nice and let’s rage!”

Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed dates below.

EXHORDER w/ Skinlab: 

4/02/2026 – 123 Pleasant Street – Morgantown, WV

4/03/2026 – Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY

4/04/2026 – Empire – Albany, NY

4/05/2026 – Genos Rock Club – Portland, ME

4/06/2026 – Alchemy – Providence, RI

4/07/2026 – Jewell – Manchester, NH

4/08/2026 – Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT

4/09/2026 – AMH – Amityville, NY

4/10/2026 – Capital City Music Hall – Harrisburg, PA

4/11/2026 – Locals – Manalapan, NJ

4/12/2026 – Riffhouse – Chesapeake, VA

4/13/2026 – 529 – Atlanta, GA

4/14/2026 – Chapel Of Bones – Raleigh, NC

4/15/2026 – Tribbles – Piedmont, SC

4/16/2026 – BoneBar – Chattanooga, TN

4/17/2026 – Live At The Shop – Dunbar, WV

4/18/2026 – Reggie’s – Chicago, IL

4/19/2026 – The Venue – Cadillac, MI

Forged in 1986, EXHORDER’s journey has proven exciting, yet tumultuous. After a twenty-seven-year absence following their final Roadrunner Records release in 1992, EXHORDER re-entered the game with an album considered by many to be a contender for the “Best Comeback Album” category. The band released Mourn The Southern Skies in October of 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records.

Fraught with euphoric peaks and crippling valleys throughout its existence, lineup changes and the 2020-2021 pandemic, EXHORDER clawed back through the muck to release Defectum Omnium, the Latin phrase for “The Failure of All,” in 2024. “The world is a dumpster fire, and we are all complicit,” noted singer Kyle Thomas when elaborating on the title. Produced by EXHORDER and mixed by Jens Bogren, Defectum Omnium puts a foot back into the roots of the band’s inception.

https://www.exhorder.com

https://www.facebook.com/exhorderofficial

https://www.instagram.com/exhorderofficial

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

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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OVERKILL Taking Over – Revisiting A Thrash Metal Classic From 1987

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

My first taste of the invincible OVERKILL was their second studio album Taking Over. Released back in 1987, this masterpiece of thrash metal has stood the test of Metal time, for me. Taking Over should be filed under mandatory old-school Metal, if one is to create such a list.

I purchased this album first on vinyl at a regional record store chain called Strawberries Records & Tapes, while living in Connecticut. This retail chain no longer exists, closing its doors in 2006. Years later I bought Taking Over on CD. I never owned this gem on cassette.

My favorite song on Taking Over is the powerful thrash hym: In Union We Stand. To this very day, this song galvanizes my Metal soul and creates positive chills through my body. Electro-Violence encapsulates everything that a thrash song should be; speed, aggression, explosive and short guitar solos with a blistering rhythm section that induces moshing and head-banging madness.

Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth is still my favorite thrash vocalist of all-time. I always felt that his vocals are so unique that no other vocalist remotely sounds like him. This OVERKILL lineup, with Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth were truly pioneering and legendary, with drummer Rat Skates, bassist D. D. Verni and guitarist Bobby Gustafson.

• Taking Over is the last OVERKILL studio album that drummer Rat Skates would perform on.

Taking Over – Track List:

01. Deny The Cross

02. Wrecking Crew

03. Fear His Name

04. Use Your Head

05. Fatal If Swallowed

06. Powersurge

07. In Union We Stand

08. Electro-Violence

09. Overkill II (The Nightmare Continues)

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DEATH ANGEL – Act III U.S. Tour 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed | With Guests VIO-LENCE & INCITE

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

ACT III U.S. Tour 2026 ~ Performing the album ACT III in its entirety:

5/1/26 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater
5/3/26 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
5/5/26 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
5/7/26 – Daytona, FL – Welcome to Rockville
5/10/26 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
5/11/26 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
5/12/26 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Theater
5/14/26 – Detroit, MI – St Andrews Hall
5/15/26 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
5/16/26 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall
5/19/26 – Wilmington, DE – The Queen
5/20/26 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
5/21/26 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City
5/22/26 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
5/24/26 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest
5/27/26 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Hell
5/28/26 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
5/29/26 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
5/30/26 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
6/2/26 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
6/3/26 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
6/5/26 – Milwaukee, WI – MKE Metal Fest
6/6/26 – St Louis, MO – Red Flag
6/8/26 – Wichita, KS – Wave
6/9/26 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
6/10/26 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
6/11/26 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
6/12/26 – Boise, ID – Shrine Ballroom
6/14/26 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
6/16/26 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
6/17/26 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
6/18/26 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
6/19/26 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
6/20/26 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall
6/21/26 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalys

More DEATH ANGEL info: https://www.deathangel.us/

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On This Day In OVERKILL History ~ February 24th

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

February 24, 1995 – OVERKILL performed at Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. Their 15th studio album, W.F.O., was released in 1994.

February 24, 2006 – OVERKILL shared the stage with PRONG at Harpos Concert Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. The bands’ 13th studio album, RELIXIV, was released a year earlier in 2005.

February 24, 2009 – OVERKILL performed at Markthalle in Hamburg, Germany. Exodus, Gama Bomb and Torture Squad were also on the bill. OVERKILL were touring in-between studio albums, with 2007’s Immortalis being their most recent at the time.

February 24, 2010 – OVERKILL performed at Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton, England, UK. Opening bands were: Suicidal Angels, Savage Messiah and Cripper. OVERKILL were touring in support of their 15th studio album: Ironbound.

February 24, 2013 – OVERKILL performed at Wooly’s in Des Moines, Iowa. The band were continuing to support their 2012 album release: The Electric Age.

February 24, 2017 – OVERKILL performed at Slim’s in San Francisco, California. They were touring to support their 18th studio album: The Grinding Wheel.

More OVERKILL info: https://wreckingcrew.com/Ironbound/

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Melbourne’s BATTLEGRAVE to Return With Enslavement ~ New Song Now Streaming

Posted in Death Metal, death thrash, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 22, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Australian death/thrash duo BATTLEGRAVE are set to return with their third and most devastating full-length release to date.

Enslavement delivers 10 tracks of unbridled and vitriolic, death-laden thrash metal. This relentless barrage of calculated venom, intense riffing, and punishing rhythmic precision further cements the band’s reputation for uncompromising extremity.

Lyrically tied to themes of violence and aggression, Enslavement weaves an interlocking narrative of a subterranean demon harvesting human souls to satiate its unending hunger. This conceptual core adds a sinister layer beneath the album’s sonic brutality.

Fans can experience a sample of what’s to come with the album’s first single, “Bonesaw.”

The band comments on the song: “Bonesaw’ delivers an aural assault on the listener, with all the power of a screwdriver plunged into the eardrum. Delving into the world of dismemberment, the track lyrically focuses on the evolution of medical tools in forensic pathology and features razor sharp riffage, a chaotic drum performance, two skin ripping solos and a vocal attack aimed directly for the jugular. Prepare to be taken apart piece by piece with the bonesaw.”

Watch the official music video for “Bonesaw” here.

Stream the song on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.

Enslavement is due out on April 10. Pre-order the album at: battlegrave.bandcamp.com/album/enslavement

The album was recorded by Clint Patzel of BATTLEGRAVE, mixed by Tim Shearman and mastered by Logan Mader. Session drums by Robin Stone.

Track-listing:
1) Soul Chasm

2) There Is Only Death

3) Bonesaw

4) Eyes Of Enslavement

5) Venom

6) The Grand Machine Of Despair

7) Asylum

8) Marked By Evil

9) Under The Banner We March

10) US Outpost 31

Line-up:

Rohan Buntine – Vocals, Lyrics

Clint Patzel – All Strings

BAND BIO:

BATTLEGRAVE are a two-piece death/thrash project from Melbourne, Australia, formed in 2017 following the release of their debut demo track, “Mortar Fire,” which quickly generated strong underground buzz.

The duo followed with the EP To Hell with War (2017) and full-length albums Relics of a Dead Earth (2018) and Cavernous Depths (2022, via Bitter Loss Records), establishing a reputation for blending savage thrash intensity with punishing death metal weight. Their releases have received consistent acclaim across the global metal press and airplay on international radio platforms.

While primarily a studio-driven force, BATTLEGRAVE have also brought their music to the stage, recruiting respected musicians from Melbourne’s metal scene to deliver their blistering sound in a live setting.

Throughout their discography, the project has collaborated with world-class drummers including Kevin Talley, 66Samus, and most recently Robin Stone, further reinforcing the precision and power behind the band’s extreme sonic identity.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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