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thrash metal veterans METAL CHURCH, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "DEAD TO RIGHTS", unleashed 4/10/2026 via REAPER
ENTERTAINMENT....
METAL CHURCH have announced MORE 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES with HEATHEN.
METAL CHURCH have posted a video for "BRAINWASH
GAME", a track from the bands anticipated new release "DEAD TO RIGHTS",
due to
be unleashed soon in 2026 (release date T.B.A.). via REAPER
ENTERTAINMENT.
METAL CHURCH have posted a video for "F.A.F.O.",
a stand alone single, unleashed 11/21/2025 via RAT PAK RECORDS
and REAPER
ENTERTAINMENT...
METAL CHURCH have posted "FAKE HEALER (LIVE IN
JAPAN)", a track from the bands anticipated new live release "THE FINAL
SERMON LIVE IN JAPAN 2019)", unleashed 7/26/2024 via REAPER
ENTERTAINMENT.
METAL CHURCH, unleashed "CONGREGATION OF
ANNIHILATION", 5/26/2023 via RAT PAK RECORDS.
METAL CHURCH have announced MARC LOPES as the bands new vocalist.
FROM METAL CHURCH:
Metal Church "Dead to Rights" is in stores today! Pick up your copy in stores or from the links below!
Swedish black metal warriors NAGLFAR have announced drummer EFRAIM has left the band to be replaced by DAVID EKEVARN.
NAGLFAR have posted a visualizer for "LAST BREATH OF YGGDRASIL", a
track from the bands anticipated new release "CERECLOTH", due to
be unleashed 5/8/2020 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
FROM NAGLFAR:
-= ANNOUNCEMENT=-
Efraim have decided to step down from his drumming duties in Naglfar:
“After 14 years I’ve decided to disembark the ship of death that is Naglfar.
While I’ve enjoyed every moment playing in the band, during the last year or so I’ve come to realize that I can’t quite devote the time for the band that it deserves. Therefore it’s time to step aside and let someone else take the helm.
I want to thank all the amazing people I’ve met through the years, crew, fans and bands.
Last but not least a huge Thank You to my bandmates whom I’ve had the privilege to wreak havoc and travel the world with, it’s been a hell of a ride.
See you on another shore.
/Efraim”
While we are sad to see our brother go, there’s no hard feelings whatsoever and we wish Efraim the best of luck in his future endeavours.
We are also pleased to welcome David Ekevärn as our new drummer. You will have the chance to witness his savagery this coming weekend already at the Winds of Agony festival.
New York (U.S.A.) based death metal warriors IMMOLATION have posted a video for ."BEND TOWARDS THE DARK", a track from the bands anticipated new release "DESCENT", unleashed 4/10/2026 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
IMMOLATION, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release
"DESCENT", unleashed 4/10/2026 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
IMMOLATION unleashed "ACTS
OF GOD", unleashed 2/18/2022 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
VIDEO BELOW: IMMOLATION: NEW TRACK "BEND TOWARDS THE DARK" (VIA YOU TUBE ,COURTESY OF NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS):
Swedish progressive power metal
warriors EVERGREY have posted a video for "THE WORLD IS ON FIRE", a track from the bands anticipated new album
"ARCHITECTS OF A NEW WEAVE" , due to be unleashed 6/5/2026 via NAPALM
RECORDS.
EVERGREY have announced new guitarist STEPHEN PLATT.
EVERGREY have announced the band has parted ways with guitarist HENRIK DANHAGE...
EVERGREY have posted the title track from the bands anticipated new album
"ARCHITECTS OF A NEW WEAVE" , due to be unleashed 6/5/2026 via NAPALM
RECORDS.
EVERGREY, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new
release "THEORIES OF EMPTINESS", unleashed 6/7/2024 via NAPALM
RECORDS.
EVERGREY unleashed "FROM DARK DISCOVERIES TO
HEARTLESS PORTRAITS" (ANNIVERSARY ALBUM) , unleashed 12/15/2023 via NAPALM
RECORDS.
EVERGREY unleashed "A HEARTLESS PORTRAIT (THE ORPHEAN
TREATMENT", 5/20/2022 via NAPALM RECORDS.
FROM EVERGREY:
Swedish Progressive Metal Masterminds EVERGREY Drop New Single
“The World Is On Fire” and Introduce New Guitarist Stephen Platt!
Swedish progressive metal masterminds EVERGREY share another single off their new album, Architects
Of A New Weave, out June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records. Full of regret, “The World Is On Fire” stages
personal emotions as global pain, the apology reverberating, resonating. Enormous, cinematic melodies
pull the listener upward, driven by riffs with genuine weight and bite, while vocals dripping with raw,
unflinching truth give voice to a deep, aching sense of longing.
That longing finds its most intimate expression in the dead of night—when you pull your loved one close,
just to feel them breathe—and are confronted with a devastating realization: the promise of a safe
tomorrow is a lie you can no longer keep. “The World Is On Fire” comes with an official music video and
also marks the official introduction of guitarist Stephen Platt (Scar Symmetry), who had already been
touring with EVERGREY as a live guitarist in 2025. He now officially joins as a full-time band member.
VIDEO BELOW: EVERGREY: NEW TRACK "THE WORLD IS ON FIRE" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF NAPALM RECORDS):
New York death metal warriors SUFFOCATION have announced ORIGIN drummer JOHN LONGSRETH will behind the skins for the bands anticipated SPRING 2026 NORTH AMERICAN tour.
SUFFOCATION drummer ERIC MOROTTI has quit the band.
FROM ERIC MOROTTI: ...
“There comes a point in your life where you pick YOU! You must choose to
change, evolve, or be stuck in the same routines forever. Today. On my
birthday. I have chosen to step away from Suffocation
to prolong my health, myself. My integrity. I will not work with toxic,
abusive drug addicts, let alone allow them to boss me around. I’ve been
belittled and stepped all over for too long.
That being said, I’ve been having an absolute BLAST with Sanguisugabogg
and have been shown what it’s like to be part of real FAMILY. no egos,
no power trips. Just bros that love music and being together. Catch me
on tour with them still on the Lamb Of God tour around
the USA!! I love you all, thank you very much to all my fans for
supporting me over the years, keep your eyes open for what’s next!!”
SUFFOCATION have announced SUMMER 2025
NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR DATES during their tun with CARNIFEX.
SUFFOCATION have announced MORE SPRING 2025 LATIN AMERICAN TOUR DATES.
SUFFOCATION have announced SUMMER 2025 U.S.A. TOUR DATES WITH CARNIFEX.
.
SUFFOCATION unleashed "HYMNS FROM THE APOCRYPHA", 11/3/2023 via NUCLEAR
BLAST RECORDS.
FROM SUFFOCATION:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! For our upcoming shows in Spring 2026 including support to Cradle of Filth, Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple we are beyond excited to announce that legendary drummer JOHN LONGSTRETH (Origin) will be joining us behind the drums as a very SPECIAL GUEST!
Known for his incredible speed, precision, and groundbreaking work in extreme metal, John will be the perfect fit to Suffocation's energy making this something you do NOT want to miss!
Seattle, Washington, USA power metal warriors SANCTUARY have posted a lyric video for "NOT OF THE LIVING", a stand alone single, unleashed 4/10/2026 via BLKIIBLK.
SANTUARY unleashed "THE YEAR THE SUN DIED", 9/24/2014 via AVALON.
Arizona and Texas, U.S.A. based doom metal warriors SPIRIT ADRIFT
have posted the bands anticipated new release "INFINITE ILLUMINATION" , unleashed 4/10/2026 via 20 BUCK SPIN.
Arizona and Texas, U.S.A. based doom metal warriors SPIRIT ADRIFT
have posted "ETERNAL CELESTIAL ENERGY", a stand alone single, unleashed
3/13/2026 via 20 BUCK SPIN.
SPIRIT ADRIFT, via
BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "GHOST AT THE GALLOWS', unleashed 8/18/2023 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS. . .
SPIRIT ADRIFT unleashed "FORGE YOUR FUTURE" (EP), 10/19/2021 via
CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS. .
SPIRIT ADRIFT unleashed "ENLIGHTENED IN ETERNITY", unleashed 10/16/2020 via
CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.
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