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For the ones that haven’t seen it and/or watched it: here comes the new video from Megadeth. “Let There be Shred” is the third single taken from the upcoming and final Megadeth album. "Megadeth" will be out January 23, 2026 via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label. Watch... Continue Reading →
Finland’s fiercest export Lost Society are thrilled to announce their return to the road with a blistering Spring 2026 UK & Europe Tour. Known for their explosive live performances and untamed stage presence, the band will once again unleash their signature intensity on audiences across the continent. Frontman Samy Elbanna comments: "Lost Society will be finally... Continue Reading →
The Japanese thrash metal outfit Sacrifice released three albums in the late '80s and early '90s before disbanding in 1992. "Tears" was their third studio release and features eight songs. The album contains fierce thrash metal with crossover influences, and the untamed energy of metal resonates in songs like the heavily pounding "Broken Heroes". On... Continue Reading →
The wait is over. Today Vreid drop "From These Woods" and its accompanying music video. Norwegian metal veterans Vreid open a powerful new chapter with the announcement of their upcoming album “The Skies Turn Black”, arriving March 6th, 2026 via Indie Recordings. Five years have passed since their last album, years that have shaped, challenged,... Continue Reading →
Phantom Corporation is a band that was founded in 2016. Although they are a relatively new band, the members are veterans of extreme metal. These five guys started unleashing raw metal in 2016 with the first EP, "First Commandment," and have roots in Dew-Scented, Eroded, BK 49, and Weak Aside. Their full-length studio debut followed... Continue Reading →
North Rhine-Westphalia is known as an area of Germany with a solid metal scene, which has been established since the 1980s. Bands such as Kreator and Sodom have their roots in the Ruhrgebiet, while another band hails from the wider Rhine-Ruhr area. Lennestadt is home to a thrash band founded in 2004. The band is... Continue Reading →
Even after more than three decades since the release of their legendary debut album “Burn My Eyes,” Californian metal giants Machine Head remain one of the most vital and successful bands in the history of global thrash metal. Stylistically always at the cutting edge, yet significantly independent and therefore absolutely timeless, the quartet played their... Continue Reading →
Dutch hardcore veterans Born From Pain are back with a new EP called “Siege Mentality”. Founded in 1997, the band established themselves as a leading force in European hardcore. Drawing inspiration from bands like Agnostic Front, as well as incorporating a stronger metal influence, Born From Pain made their debut in 2002 and the latest... Continue Reading →
US metal legends Metal Church are back with a newly formed lineup and an energetic new single that embodies the sound that has defined the band for four decades. The new lineup brings together founding member Kurdt Vanderhoof and longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt with bass icon David Ellefson, exceptional drummer Ken Mary, and powerful... Continue Reading →
Founded in 1987, Mezzrow premiered in 1990 with “Then Came the Killing” and are set to release their third album in 2025. The Swedish thrash metal band had a rather short first era, ending in 1993 and almost three decades later, the band returned with their sophomore album, “Summon Thy Demons”, in 2023. The second... Continue Reading →
"No Life ‘Til Leather: A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All" is a stunning tribute album that makes perfect sense. Firstly, Metallica’s debut album revolutionised heavy metal with its raw, electrifying energy. The metal pioneers spearheaded the Bay Area thrash metal scene and influenced numerous bands. As well as the importance of the album itself,... Continue Reading →
The countdown to the release of Megadeth’s final studio album continues with “I Don’t Care” their latest single and video out today (November 14). The uncompromising metal titans teamed with director Keith J Leman for the video which mashes scenes of skate culture with dynamic band performance footage. Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine says about the... Continue Reading →
Napalm Death will embark on a European/UK tour in 2026 which includes a show at Gruenspan, Hamburg on February 14th, 2026. With them on tour will be Whiplash and Varukers plus one band to be announced.
Kreator launched a new single called “Tränenpalast”. The song features a guest appearance as Britta Görtz from Hiraes takes over some vocal parts of this raging thrash metal blast. “Tränenpalast” is a song, taken from the upcoming album “Krushers of the World” and is a tribute to the tradition of Italian cinema. Watch the song... Continue Reading →
Max Cavalera is on fire, and the world will hear it. “Chama” is the latest release from the Brazilian metal veteran, recorded with his band Soulfly for their 13th studio album. In this case, the number isn't an omen of bad luck. Rather, it is a return to his musical and tribal roots. "Chama", which... Continue Reading →
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