Thrash metal band Havok has shared its latest single and video, "The Ultimate Weapon," via BLKIIBLK. Watch the video below. "We're excited to debut this new song right before our two headline tours begin," the band said. "We'll be playing 'The Ultimate Weapon' live and look forward to hearing crowds shout the choruses with us. Driving riffs,... Continue Reading →
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 →
Denver, Colorado, thrash metal band Havok will set out on a fall 2026 North American headline tour, joined by Hellripper, Slackjaw and Xoth. The 26 date run will kick off Oct. 21 at Metro Music Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah, before tearing across the United States and concluding with a hometown show at Denver's Gothic Theatre on Nov. 20. The tour announcement follows the start of a... Continue Reading →
Colorado-based thrash metal band Havok has signed with BLKIIBLK and shared the new single "Fifth Generation Warfare." Stream the song here, and watch the lyric video below. "We’re excited to sign with a new label that is hungry and eager to make a name for themselves, while still being led by a seasoned veteran," the... Continue Reading →
Veteran metal band Anthrax will release "Cursum Perficio," its long-awaited 12th studio album, on Sept. 18, 2026, via Megaforce Records. It is the band's first record since "For All Kings," released in early 2016. Pre-order/pre-save it here, and watch the music video for the first single, "It's for the Kids," below. The phrase "cursum perficio" is Latin... Continue Reading →
Chuck Billy, frontman of long-running Bay Area thrash metal band Testament, will release his memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy," on Nov. 10, 2026, via Permuted Press. Pre-order it here. Structured as two interlocking testaments, the book traces the full arc of Billy's life. The "Old Testament" plunges readers into the birth of... 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 →
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 →
Bay Area thrash metal band Exodus has shared the music video for "Promise You This," the third single from its 12th studio album "Goliath" (March 20, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). Watch the music video below. "'Promise You This' is one of our favorite songs on the new record," the band said. "It’s just heavy as fuck... Continue Reading →
Brazil-based thrash metal band Nervosa has unleashed "Ghost Notes," the latest single from its upcoming sixth album, "Slave Machine" (April 3, 2026, Napalm Records). Watch the music video below, and pre-order the album here. "Strong and heavy riffs with a lot of groove showing deep feelings in a very poetic way, this song is definitely... Continue Reading →
