Burn Eternal, the new project featuring former Killswitch Engage bandmates Howard Jones (vocals) and Adam Dutkiewicz (guitar/producer), will release its self-titled debut album on Feb. 26, 2027, via Metal Blade Records. Pre-order it here, and watch the lyric video for the first single, "Wounds I've Made," below. "'Wounds I've Made' is about both acknowledging mistakes and regrets... Continue Reading →
200 Stab Wounds shares ‘Sweet Suicide’ from upcoming album ‘Lowest Form’
Death metal band 200 Stab Wounds has shared "Sweet Suicide," the latest single from its third album, "Lowest Form," due Feb. 19, 2027, via Metal Blade Records. Pre-order the album here, and watch the music video for "Sweet Suicide" below. “This song is about anger, despair, confusion and conquering your own demons," the band said.... Continue Reading →
Burn Eternal, featuring Adam Dutkiewicz and Howard Jones, signs with Metal Blade Records
Burn Eternal, the new project of former Killswitch Engage bandmates Howard Jones (vocals) and Adam Dutkiewicz (guitar, producer), has signed with Metal Blade Records. After establishing the blueprint in New England's burgeoning underground metal scene—Jones with Blood Has Been Shed and Dutkiewicz with Aftershock and thenKillswitch Engage—the two eventually joined forces and play key roles in what would... Continue Reading →
Armored Saint shares ‘Not on Your Life’ visualizer, sets spring 2027 leg of tour with Metal Church
Armored Saint has shared the visualizer for "Not on Your Life" from its new album "Emotion Factory Reset," released earlier in 2026 via Metal Blade Records. The kaleidoscopic clip was created by Costin Chioreanu of TWILIGHT13MEDIA. “The opening lyrics are, ‘You already know my name is John Doe/Yeah you already know but still give it... Continue Reading →
King Diamond’s ‘Halloween’ picture disc LP to be re-released Oct. 23 with new artwork
King Diamond’s "Halloween," the three-track LP picture disc originally released in 1986, will be re-released worldwide with new art by Mario Lopez on Oct. 23, 2026, via Metal Blade Records. The "Halloween" title track comes from King Diamond's debut album, "Fatal Portrait" (1986), as does “The Candle,” which served as the opening track on "Fatal... Continue Reading →
200 Stab Wounds finds its ‘Lowest Form’ on third album, due Feb. 19, 2027
Death metal act 200 Stab Wounds will release its third album, "Lowest Form," on Feb. 19, 2027, via Metal Blade Records. Pre-order the album here, and listen to its first song, "Pangs of Conscience," below. The follow-up to 2024's "Manual Manic Procedures," "Lowest Form" full-length was produced, mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip,... Continue Reading →
Exumer shares video for ‘Blinding Skies’ from new album ‘Death Mask Messiah’
German thrash metal band Exumer has shared the music video for "Blinding Skies" from its new album "Death Mask Messiah," out now via Metal Blade Records. “Driven by a relentless barrage of riffs, the song’s lyrical content highlights the consequences of political overreach and the influence of the military-industrial complex—pushing society into prolonged conflict that... Continue Reading →
Entheos shares ‘Undone’ from upcoming album ‘Empty on the Inside’
Alternative metal band Entheos has shared “Undone,” the latest single from its upcoming album, "Empty on the Inside," due Oct. 23, 2026, via Metal Blade Records (pre-order here). Watch the music video for the song below. “‘Undone' is a dark, visceral song that’s about the confrontation of the guilt that you’ve become the person you... Continue Reading →
Entheos to release new album ‘Empty on the Inside’ on Oct. 23
Alternative metal band Entheos will release its new album, "Empty on the Inside," on Oct. 23, 2026, via Metal Blade Records. The first single and video, "Golden Crown," is out now, and the record is available for pre-order. "'Golden Crown' is a song that we spent a few years writing and re-writing until we felt that... Continue Reading →
Armored Saint to co-headline fall 2026 North American tour with Metal Church
Armored Saint will join Metal Church for a North American co-headlining tour this fall. The Metal Saint Tour 2026 will commence on Nov. 2 in San Juan Capistrano, California, and run through Nov. 21 in Agoura Hills, California. Support will be provided by LiveKill. “Two classic metal bands from the ‘80s on tour together doing headline sets... Continue Reading →
