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The Harvest

An alluring anomaly amid modern metal's formulaic stasis, "The Harvest" is the kind of low-key, underground release that deserves a bigger audience than the one it is likely to get. ASHEN HORDE have been plugging away on the fringes of the progressive extreme metal scene for the last decade, releasi...

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Exuvia

When they released their debut, self-titled album in 2022, it wasn't entirely clear whether CAGE FIGHT were a major new force or merely a smartly conceived side project. Led by guitarist James Monteith, who was usually to be found delving into complex, cerebral realms with TESSERACT, and former ETHS...

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Into Oblivion

VENOM is inarguably one of the most important bands in heavy metal history, having influenced the likes of SLAYER, METALLICA and NAPALM DEATH, to name but a few. A lot has happened since their seminal early days. Now, with mainman Cronos's long-running lineup, VENOM returns with their 16th album, "I...

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BUTTHOLE SURFERS Release Music Video For 'Imbuya' From Upcoming Album 'After The Astronaut'

BUTTHOLE SURFERS have released the official music video for "Imbuya", the second single from their upcoming album "After The Astronaut", due on June 26, 2026 via Sunset Blvd. "'Imbuya' was conceived and produced much like a fart after eating beans," says guitarist Paul Leary of BUTTHOLE SURFERS abou...

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Evolution

It was always more than just another side project, albeit one conceived by a significant figure from the metal world. Richie Faulkner is still best known as guitarist with the almighty JUDAS PRIEST, but ELEGANT WEAPONS increasingly look like a major part of his legacy. There was arguably not quite e...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED And His THE CHOPHOUSE BAND Announce First-Ever North American Headlining Tour

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and his THE CHOPHOUSE BAND will embark on their first-ever North American headlining tour this summer. JASON NEWSTED & THE CHOPHOUSE BAND will play eight headlining dates in cities including Northampton, Albany, Alexandria, Grand Rapids, Knoxville and more...

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The Cloud Of Unknowing

A remarkable 42 years after forming in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, SEPULTURA are hurtling rapidly towards their final curtain call. Currently in the midst of a farewell tour that may or may not conclude at the end of 2026, these legendary standard bearers for southern hemisphere heaviness are marking th...

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BUCKCHERRY Announces Final Leg Of 'Roar Like Thunder' Tour, Including Nine Shows With BLACK STONE CHERRY

California rockers BUCKCHERRY have announced the final dates of their "Roar Like Thunder" tour for 2026. Amongst the highlights are nine shows with BLACK STONE CHERRY and Tyler Bryant. The dates begin with an appearance at the Rockin' The Island festival in Welch, Minnesota supporting STONE TEMPLE P...

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The End Is Not the End

For over 25 years, ATREYU have carved out a space that refuses to fit neatly into any one genre. Between top 10 Billboard debuts, gold records, Ozzfest runs and arena tours alongside some of metal and hardcore's heavyweights, this band continues to be a force. With "The End Is Not the End", their 10...

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House of Cards

THE AMITY AFFLICTION have always been emotionally honest with their music, and that's not changing. Over the years, the Australian melodic metalcore outfit has built a global following on raw authenticity, massive riffs and melodies that soar while carrying a weight you can feel in your heart. The b...

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YES: Expanded And Remastered Recordings From 2010 'From A Page' Sessions To Be Released On 2LP And 2CD Deluxe Edition

Mercury Studios has announced the April 24, 2026 release of YES's "From A Page", the expanded and remastered recordings from the 2010 sessions, beautifully presented in 2LP and 2CD deluxe edition formats. YES revisits its 2019 four‑song mini‑album "From A Page" in a 15‑track double album and 2CD del...

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AUDIOSLAVE's 'Out Of Exile' To Receive First-Ever Liquid Vinyl Release

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) has announced the first-ever vinyl pressing of three-times-Grammy Award-nominated rock band AUDIOSLAVE's second full-length album, "Out Of Exile", available on June 12, 2026. The group united the iconic voice and songwriting of Chris Cornell with the explosive, genr...

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NAPALM DEATH's SHANE EMBURY Releases Music Video For 'Taurus' From His Upcoming 'Bridge To Resolution' Debut Solo Album

Dissonance Productions will release "Bridge To Resolution", the debut solo album by legendary NAPALM DEATH bassist and songwriter Shane Embury, on CD and vinyl on June 5. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Taurus", can be seen below. Written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandem...

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JAY BENTLEY: Next BAD RELIGION Album 'Has To Be Pretty Concise About What We Wanna Put Out There'

In a new interview with Chile's Sonar FM radio station, bassist Jay Bentley of punk rock legends BAD RELIGION was asked about a possible follow-up to the band's "Age Of Unreason" album, which came out in 2019. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me and Brett [Gurewitz, BAD RELIGION g...

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FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE's FRANCESCO PAOLI Emerges From Near-Death Experience With A New Lease On Life: 'You Realize How Lucky You Are'

By David E. Gehlke Francesco Paoli freely admits he's lucky to be alive. The founder and frontman of Italian symphonic death metal horde FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE suffered near-fatal injuries stemming from a 2021 rock climbing accident near his Spoleto home. He broke multiple bones (he estimates 25),suff...