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,'Â 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,'Â 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"Â (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 →
Wednesday 13 will release the new live album "Un-Alive from Pol'and'Rock 2025" on Sept. 25, 2026, via Napalm Records. Recorded at the Pol'and'Rock Festival, a tradition for over 30 years and attended by more than 750,000 fans, the album is available for pre-order here. "I'm so excited for the release of our new live album,"... Continue Reading →
Groove metal act DevilDriver will release its 11th album, "Strike and Kill," on July 10, 2026, via Napalm Records. The record features the lineup of frontman and mastermind Dez Fafara, guitarists Alex Lee and Gabe Mangold, dummer Davier Ortega Perez and returning founding bassist Jon Miller. Pre-order "Strike and Kill" here, and watch the music... Continue Reading →
Brazil-based thrash metal band Nervosa has shared a music video for "Impending Doom," the opening track from its new album "Slave Machine," out now via Napalm Records (get it here). "Dark vibes with epic sensation, a very powerful song to introduce our new album, which marks a big step in our career," the band said.... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS—Review and photos by Greg Maki—This show felt like a long time coming after the postponement of a fall 2025 U.S. tour due to visa issues, and the five women of Burning Witches ensured it was worth the wait for the faithful who came out to this strange little venue in historic, downtown Annapolis.... Continue Reading →
