Brazilian death metal band Crypta enters a new era with "A Portrait of Decay," the first track to showcase its new lineup and offer a glimpse into what fans can expect from its future sound. Watch the music video for the song below. The band announced Victoria Villarreal as its new permanent guitarist in April 2026, completing... Continue Reading →
Wednesday 13 has shared a new live video for "I Walked with a Zombie" from his upcoming live album “Un-Alive from Pol’and’Rock 2025,” out Sept. 25, 2026, via Napalm Records (pre-order here). "It all started 21 years ago with my first single, 'I Walked with a Zombie,' and it has stood the test of time," Wednesday said.... Continue Reading →
Veteran metal band Prong has shared "Fear the Sun," the latest single from its upcoming self-titled album ((Nov. 6, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). "I think we went back into time on this song," vocalist/guitarist Tommy Victor said. "It's a modernized version of the groove metal basics Prong laid a foundation for back with 'Beg to Differ.'... Continue Reading →
Just days before the release of their sophomore album, "Ydos" (Aug. 28, 2026, Napalm Records; get it here), Lithuania's Black Spikes have shared the new single and video "DULKĖS." "The final song of 'Ydos,' 'DULKĖS,' closes the whole fairytale by returning everything to dust," the band said. "It is about the shortness of human life and what... Continue Reading →
Veteran metal band Prong is giving fans their first taste of its upcoming self-titled album (Nov. 6, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here) with "The Banner." "We are unbelievably excited to share the first single, 'The Banner,' from our upcoming self-titled record," vocalist/guitarist Tommy Victor said. "Andy Sneap's mix and master is absolutely blistering and ferocious. This... Continue Reading →
Italian power metal band Frozen Crown has shared "Reborn," the second single from its upcoming album "The Legend of the Six Kings" (Oct. 2, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). Watch the official music video for the song below. "'Reborn' continues the narrative arc begun with 'The One,' with bright light manifesting a rebirth after dark," drummer... Continue Reading →
Wednesday 13 has shared "I Want You Dead," the second sampling from his forthcoming live album, "Un-Alive from Pol'and'Rock 2025," out Sept. 25, 2026, via Napalm Records (pre-order here). "'I Want You Dead' is another classic track and fan favorite from the debut album," Wednesday said. "This song has remained a staple in our live show and always... Continue Reading →
Veteran New York metal band Prong will release its self-titled 14th studio album—its first for Napalm Records—on Nov. 6, 2026. Pre-order it here. "This could be the best Prong album to date," frontman Tommy Victor said. "It's definitely the best sounding Prong album ever, with the incredible Andy Sneap mixing and mastering it! This record... Continue Reading →
Wednesday 13 has shared the official video for "Look What the Bats Dragged In," the first taste of his upcoming live album, "Un-Alive from Pol'and'Rock 2025" (Sept. 25, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). "Oh my god, look at what the bats dragged in. There's no better way to start a Wednesday 13 show than with this... Continue Reading →
Long-running groove metal act DevilDriver has shared "Dead in the Water," the latest single from its upcoming 11th album, "Strike and Kill," due July 10, 2026, via Napalm Records (pre-order here). "This is one of the most positive songs I've ever written lyrically, coming from a very dark time straight into blinding light," frontman Dez... Continue Reading →
