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Mourning High to Represent U.S. at 2025 Wacken Open Air

Mourning High to Represent U.S. at 2025 Wacken Open Air

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 26, 2025 | News

The final round of the 2025 Wacken Metal Battle USA took place on June 21st at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ, where six regional champions competed for the chance to play one of the world’s biggest metal festivals, Wacken Open Air in Germany. Southern California and...
Death Angel announce “Act III” 35th-anniversary tour with Toxic Holocaust, Lions At The Gate & Misfire

Death Angel announce “Act III” 35th-anniversary tour with Toxic Holocaust, Lions At The Gate & Misfire

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 26, 2025 | Touring

Thrash legends Death Angel will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their 1990 album Act III with a North American tour. Support on most dates comes from Toxic Holocaust, Lions At The Gate, and Misfire. An artist presale is live now using the code “ENDLESS.” Tickets...
In Mourning announce new album The Immortal, share first single

In Mourning announce new album The Immortal, share first single

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 26, 2025 | New Music, Releases, Video

Swedish melodic death metal outfit In Mourning will release their new studio album, The Immortal on August 29 via Dalapop and Supreme Chaos Records. Alongside the announcement, the band has shared the album’s first single, “The Sojourner,” accompanied by a lyric...
Wolfgang Van Halen says he had to back out of performing at Black Sabbath’s final show

Wolfgang Van Halen says he had to back out of performing at Black Sabbath’s final show

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 25, 2025 | News, Touring

Wolfgang Van Halen has confirmed he will no longer participate in Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning, the final concert final concert taking place on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK. Speaking with WRIF, Wolfgang explained: “I, unfortunately, had...
Brent Hinds takes aim at former Mastodon bandmates in Instagram comment

Brent Hinds takes aim at former Mastodon bandmates in Instagram comment

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 25, 2025 | News

A little more detail has unexpectedly surfaced regarding Brent Hinds’ departure from Mastodon this past March. While his statement is brief, it offers a glimpse into his feelings toward the split. Earlier today (25), Mastodon shared artwork from their 2014 album Once...
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Leprous unveil “Silently Walking Alone” video
Leprous unveil “Silently Walking Alone” video

Leprous have unveiled "Silently Walking Alone," the second single from their upcoming album, Melodies of Atonement, due August 30 via InsideOutMusic. Recorded with David Castillo at Ghost Ward Studios in Sweden, the album was mixed by Adam Noble and mastered by Robin...

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God Dethroned share “Rat Kingdom” video
God Dethroned share “Rat Kingdom” video

Dutch black/death metal legends God Dethroned are back with their new album, The Judas Paradox, scheduled to arrive on September 6th via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The group recently shared a video for their new song, "Rat Kingdom." "Rat Kingdom" is the second...

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Category 7 share new single “Mousetrap”
Category 7 share new single “Mousetrap”

Heavy metal supergroup Category 7 have dropped "Mousetrap," the latest single from their self-titled debut album, out July 26th via Metal Blade Records. The band includes John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), Phil Demmel (Machine Head),...

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New & Noteworthy, July 31st – Kill the Elite

It's been a great summer of releases so far, and that trend continues this week. It may be a short week in terms of numbers, but quality remains high with one of the greatest death metal acts in the world leading things off. Check it all out here!   Kataklysm, Of...

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New & Noteworthy, July 24th – Terminally Unique

It's the week that many metal fans around the world have been waiting for. A new magnum opus from Virginia's pride and joy is being unleashed, and no one can wait to get their hands on it! That's just the tip of the iceberg, though. Be sure to read everything for the...

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New & Noteworthy, July 17th – Sacred & Wild

So last week, I was confused by the releases taking place on Friday instead of Tuesday. How foolish of me to forget that last week marked the end of New Music Tuesday and the beginning of New Music Friday. Given this change, it only makes sense that our new release...

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