New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees the return of Alice Cooper, new music from the likes of The Dirty Nil and GWAR, a reworked Bruce Dickinson solo LP and unearthed early Black Sabbath collection among the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t forget to check out our weekly playlist below. Enjoy!

July 25, 2025 Release Highlights:

Alice Cooper, The Revenge Of Alice Cooper (earMusic):
The father of all shock rockers reunites the original line-up of his namesake band for their first album together since 1973.

The Dirty Nil, The Lash (Dine Alone):
The Canadian rock band’s fifth studio effort is described as a “rawer and more stripped-down” album, with the band going for a “dark, brutal, and medieval” aesthetic.

Black Sabbath, Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes (Big Bear):
In the wake of their final concert (and unfortunately the passing of Ozzy Osbourne), the legendary metal band’s earliest recordings get remastered and formally released.

GWAR, The Return of Gor Gor (The Pit):
The heavy metal titans release their new EP and corresponding comic book detailing the return of their long-lost T-Rex.

Bruce Dickinson, More Balls to Picasso (BMG):
The Iron Maiden frontman reimagines his 1994 second solo album, bringing in brand new instrumental parts and brand new mixes.

July 25, 2025 Releases:

The Violent Hour, The Violent Hour (Megaforce)
Post Animal, IRON (PolyVinyl)
The Haunt, New Addiction (Nettwerk)
SCALP, Not Worthy of Human Compassion (Closed Casket Activities)
Bloodletter, Leave The Light Behind (Wise Blood)
Cold Slither, Cold Slither (Reigning Phoenix)
Enuff Z’Nuff, Xtra Cherries (Cleopatra)
Goblinsmoker, The King’s Eternal Throne (APF)
Hebi Katana, Imperfection (Ripple)
Hemelbestormer, The Radiant Veil (Pelagic)
Honeymoon Suite, Wake Me Up When The Sun Goes Down (Frontiers)
Kontusion, Insatiable Lust For Death (Profound Lore)
Psycho-Frame, Salvation Laughs In The Face Of A Grieving Mother (SharpTone)
Jordfäst, Blodsdåd och hor (Black Lion)
Haxprocess, Beyond What Eyes Can See (Transcending Obscurity)
Azure Emote, Cryptic Aura (Testimony)
Beheaded, Għadam (Agonia)
Bloodride, Deafening (WormHoleDeath)
Temptress, Catch the Endless Dawn (Dying Victims)
Iron Spell, From the Grave (Dying Victims)
False Gods, Lost in Darkness and Distance (Independent)
Dehuman Reign, Dawn of a Malefic Dominion (F.D.A.)
Atomic Witch, Death Etiquette (Redefining Darkness)
Cineastre, Hymnen an die Nacht (Black Lion)
Red Brick, Thrown (Horror Pain Gore Death)
Arkhaaik, Uihtis (Eisenwald)
Gloombound, Dreaming Delusion (Independent)
Verdalack, Force from the Grave (Hells Headbangers)
Deliquesce, Saviour / Enslaver (Lacerated Enemy)
Cordyceps, Hell Inside (Unique Leader)
Abyssery, Interminable End (Independent)
StoneGazer, Threshold (Independent)
Abowth, Drowning Souls (Independent)
Wounded Masquerade, Razor.Deep (Independent)
Parakletos, Opera Ab Aeterno (Independent)

Elise Yablon

See Full Bio