Venom, credited by many as the originator of the black metal subgenre, will release "Into Oblivion," its 16th studio album, on May 1, 2026, via Noise/BMG. Preorder the album here, and watch the lyric video for its first single, "Lay Down Your Soul," below. Forming in 1979, the English band paved the way in the... Continue Reading →
Indigenous solo black metal project Blackbraid will independently release a new EP, "Nocturnal Womb," on Friday, March 6, 2026. To celebrate, Blackbraid has partnered with Black Metal Promotion to premiere the new single "Celestial Bloodlust," along with a performance video. The video was created by Moshmallows during Blackbraid's recent performance at Kollektivet Livet Bar & Scen in Stockholm, Sweeden... Continue Reading →
Polish extreme metal band Behemoth will tour North America in spring 2026 with support from Deicide, Rotting Christ and Immolation. The Godless IV Tour will kick off April 14 in San Diego, California, and travel across the country and back, ending May 21 in Los Angeles, California. It includes Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple festival appearances.... Continue Reading →
Indigenous solo black metal project Blackbraid is streaming its new album, "Blackbraid III," ahead of its independent release on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. Listen below. Vinyl and cassette formats of "Blackbraid III," as well as new merch designs, can be preordered via Blackbraid.US and Blackbraid.EU, while the album can be pre-saved across all streaming services. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqb2ls7j6Io Blackbraid will embark on... Continue Reading →
Solo black metal project Blackbraid has unveiled "The Dying Breath of a Sacred Stag," the second single and video from its upcoming album "Blackbraid III." The new record will released independently on Aug. 8, 2025; pre-order it record here, and pre-save it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCbPd0Jekz8 Blackbraid also will embark on a North American headline tour later in... Continue Reading →
Blackened deathcore band Ov Sulfur has released the new standalone single "Seed" via Century Media Records. "Seed" marks a rebirth for the quintet, which has grown into a more melodic side of a subgenre that has exploded in popularity alongside the likes of Lorna Shore, Shadow of Intent and Mental Cruelty. Watch the official visualizer for "Seed" below, or stream... Continue Reading →
Solo black metal project Blackbraid has shared "Wardrums at Dawn on the Day of My Death," the first single from his upcoming third album, "Blackbraid III." The video, created by Moshmallows, captures the haunting and primal nature of Blackbraid's live shows. 'Blackbraid III' will be released independently on Aug. 8, 2025. Pre-sale information will be revealed soon. Blackbraid also... Continue Reading →
Indigenous black metal master Blackbraid will release his next album, "Blackbraid III," independently on Aug. 8, 2025. New music will be revealed soon. The album artwork was created in collaboration with Adam Burke, who handled the painting, and mainstay Blackbraid album artist Adrian Baxter, who did the illustration. It can be found below along with the track list.... Continue Reading →
Polish extreme metal band Behemoth has unveiled a music video for the new single "Lvciferaeon" from its upcoming 13th studio album, "The Shit ov God" (May 9, 2025; pre-order/save here). Similar to "The Shadow Elite," the previous single from the new album, "Lvciferaeon" encapsulates the band's black metal roots and the vicious grandeur of modern-era Behemoth. "It seems fitting... Continue Reading →
German metal band Knife will release a new EP, "Live Leather Hounds," on Aug. 23, 2024, via Napalm Records. Recorded during its “Evil Obsession Tour” with Sodom in 2023, this offering celebrates Knife's raging live performances and includes studio cover and feature with black thrash icons Desaster. Pre-order the EP here. The band also has shared the official... Continue Reading →
