Los Angeles-based metal band Death Dealer Union is entering its next chapter with new vocalist Kay Bellows and a 2026-27 touring scheduling in support of its forthcoming sophomore album, "Dark Sister," due in spring/early summer 2026. The band also has shared a cover of Ghost's "Square Hammer," the first single from its new album. “We... Continue Reading →
German thrash metal band Kreator has shared the music video for "Loyal to the Grave," the closing track of its new album "Krushers of the World," released in January 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Showcasing a different side of the band’s signature intensity, "Loyal to the Grave" is driven by a melodic approach with an anthemic... Continue Reading →
Long-running metalcore act August Burns Red will release its new album "Season of Surrender" on June 5, 2026, via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here, and watch the lyric video for the new single "The Nameless" below. "'The Nameless' is a hard-hitting, heavy bruiser that doesn't let up for one moment," bassist Dustin Davidson said. "It... Continue Reading →
Hard rock act Eva Under Fire will release its sophomore album "Villainous" on July 10, 2026, via Better Noise Music. The follow-up to the 2022 debut record "Love, Drugs & Misery" is available for pre-order here. The band also has shared the video for the new album's title track, featuring Maria Brink of In This... Continue Reading →
Florida metalcore band Dark Divine has shared the new single "Half Past Dead (Unbury Me)" from its upcoming sophomore album "Undead Melody" (May 29, 2026, Thriller Records; pre-order/pre-save here). “'Half Past Dead' is a song about the concept of fleeting time," vocalist Anthony Martinez said. "There are times we put ourselves in the very places that keep us... Continue Reading →
Blue Grape Music has signed New Jersey deathcore act Torn Open to its global roster. The band will release the EP "Torn the Fuck Open, Vol. 2," the follow-up to its 2025 EP, on May 1, 2026. Pre-save it here, and watch the gory, horror movie-esque video for the new single "The Way Things Should... Continue Reading →
After four decades as the driving force behind Skid Row, bassist and songwriter Rachel Bolan will release "Gargoyle of the Garden State," under the name Bolan, on June 12, 2026. Pre-order the album here, and watch the music video for the first single "At War with Myself" (featuring Danko Jones), below. Produced by multi‑Grammy winner Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Skid... Continue Reading →
American metal band Armored Saint will release its ninth studio album, "Emotion Factory Reset," on May 22, 2026, via Metal Blade Records. Watch the music video for the first single, "Close to the Bone," below, and pre-order the album here. "Emotion Factory Reset" was produced, as were Armored Saint's previous four albums, by bassist Joey... Continue Reading →
Veteran death metal band Jungle Rot will release its 12th full-length album, "Cruel Face of War," on May 15, 2026, via Unique Leader Records. Pre-order the album here, and watch the music video for the new single "Apocalyptic Dawn" below. "Let's start off by saying what an amazing accomplishment it is to hit 12 releases... Continue Reading →
In a particularly lore-heavy drop, Ice Nine Kills has shared “Hell or High Slaughter (Grave Diggler: Pt. 2)” for the new horror movie "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come." The song and music video are available exclusively via YouTube; watch the video below. The story behind the song is a lot even by Ice Nine... Continue Reading →
