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Costa Rican thrash metal warriors CHEMICIDE have revealed the art work and track listing for the bands anticipated new release "SELF DEVOUR", due to be unleashed in 2027 (release date T.B.A.) via LISTENABLE RECORDS...
CHEMICIDE have posted the bands anticipated new release "VIOLENCE PREVAILS", unleashed 2/28/2025 via LISTENABLE RECORDS.
FROM CHEMICIDE:
FROM
We’re happy to finally reveal the artwork for our 6th studio album “Self Devour” that will be released in 2027 through Listenable Records.
Created by our friend Dusty Peterson, it brings a whole new style and visceral aggression to what we’ve become. We consume ourselves over and over again to live.
Recorded in Costa Rica at:
Apex Studios (Drums) by Alberto Terán
Fox Lab Studios (Guitars & Bass) by Sandy Quirós
Estudios Mediocres (Vocals) by Frankie & Chalo
Mix & Master by Martín Furia
Tracklist:
01 World Of Enemies
02 Masterplan Of Malevolence
03 Self Devour
04 Colosseum
05 Forensic Aesthetics
06 Sulá Kaska
07 Fake Apostles Of Mercy
08 Second Hand Americans
09 Performative Persona
10 Redemption (Inside Out Cover)
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Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A. intergalactic metal warriors GWAR have posted a video for "JOE BOB IS BACK IN TOWN (LIVE"), a track from the bands anticipated new release "GWAR AND THE LAST DRIVE IN STEIN" (WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS), due to be unleashed 11/13/2026 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.
Photo by Dave Jackson
GWAR have announced more FALL 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES WITH WEEDEATER and BRAT..
GWAR have announced FALL NORTH AMERICAN. tour dates with MIDNIGHT, MAC SABBATH, X COPS.
A blood drive has been launched for CHUCK VARGA (FOUNDING MEMBER OF GWAR) who has been diagnosed with CANCER.
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A. intergalactic metal warriors GWAR have announced SPRING 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES WITH SOULFLY and KING PARROT..
GWAR have posted a video for "TYRANT KING", a track from the bands anticipated new release "THE RETURN OF GOR GOR", unleashed 7/25/2025 via PIT RECORDS and Z2 COMICS.
GWAR, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "THE RETURN OF GOR GOR", unleashed 7/25/2025 via PIT RECORDS and Z2 COMICS.
GWAR have announced a 8/22/2025 LIVE STREAM SHOW AT THE CAVERNS PELHAM, TENNESSEE via VEEPS.
GWAR have announced more FALL 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES WITH WEEDEATER and BRAT.
GWAR have announced 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH HELMET, THE DWARVES And BLOOD VULTURE..
GWAR have posted a video for "THE GREAT CIRCUS TRAIN DISASTER", a track from the bands anticipated 40th anniversary release "THE RETURN OF GOR GOR", due to be unleashed 7/25/2025 via PIT RECORDS and Z2 COMICS.
GWAR unleashed "THE NEW DARK AGES", 6/3/2022 via METAL BLADE RECORDS
FROM GWAR:
Your overlords bring you, "GWAR and the Last Drive-In-Stein," a new otherworldly album with Joe Bob Briggs! It shall reign on you bohabs on November 13th (13th, 13th, 13th...). So go watch "Splatter-Fu" on our YouTube to prepare for the inevitable. And then pre-order the new album. Links in story/bio
FROM METAL INJECTION:
Halloween just got a whole lot gorier.
Legendary late-night horror host Joe Bob Briggs has teamed up with shock rockers GWAR for a brand new album, 'GWAR and the Last Drive-In-Stein,' and the single “Splatter-Fu” is out now! Trick or treat? Honestly, it feels like both.
Blothar says, “Lordy Lordy, look who’s 40! GWAR and Joe Bob Briggs. A match made in hell!”
The album lands right as GWAR hits the road on their North American tour, running October 27 in Charlottesville, VA through December 12 in Norfolk, VA
VIDEO BELOW: GWAR: NEW TRACK "JOE BOB IS BACK IN TOWN (LIVE") (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF GWAR):
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-
Hamburg, Germany based epic doom metal warriors FVNERAL FVKK, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "INDECENT IDOLS“, unleashed 10/23/2026 via DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS.
FVNERAL FVKK have posted a video for "THE BEASTS OF SPEYER", a track from the bands anticipated new release "INDECENT IDOLS“, due to be unleashed 10/23/2026 via DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS.
FVNERAL FVKK, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "CARNAL CONFESSIONS", unleashed 9/27/2019 via SOLITUDE PRODUCTIONS.
FROM FVNERAL FVKK:
Our 2nd Album „INDECENT IDOLS“ will be released on October 23. by @dyingvictimsproductions
Glasgow, Scotland based atmospheric folk black metal warriors SAOR have announced WINTER 2027 LATIN AMERICAN TOUR DATES..
SAOR have posted "THE AWAKENING MMXXVI", a track from the bands anticipated new release "CALEDONIA", due to be unleashed 11/6/2026 via SEASON OF MIST.
SAOR have posted a video for "CARVED IN STONE MMXXVI", a track from the bands anticipated new release "CALEDONIA", due to be unleashed 11/6/2026 via SEASON OF MIST.
SAOR have posted the bands anticipated new release "AMIDST THE RUINS", unleashed 2/7/2025 via SEASON OF MIST...
SAOR unleashed "ORIGINS", 6/24/2022 via SEASON OF MIST.
FROM SAOR:
Clan!
We’re excited to announce SAOR’s first-ever Latin American tour, coming February 2027!
We’ll be bringing a special Roots & Aura set to Latin America, making our debut in Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia, before returning to Mexico City.
Let us know where you’ll be joining us and which songs you’d like to hear!
Switzerland based power metal warriors BURNING WITCHES have announced vocalist LAURA GULDEMOND has left the band.
BURNING WITCHES, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "INQUISITION“,unleashed 8/22/2025 via NAPALM RECORDS.
BURNING WITCHES have posted a video for "HIGH PRIESTESS OF THE NIGHT", a track from the bands anticipated new release "INQUISITION“, due to be unleashed 8/22/2025 via NAPALM RECORDS.
BURNING WITCHES have posted a video for the title track from the bands anticipated new release "INQUISITION“, due to be unleashed 8/22/2025 via NAPALM RECORDS.
BURNING WITCHES have posted a video for "THE SPELL OF THE SKULL", a stand alone single from the bands anticipated 12 inch vinyl, unleashed 12/10/2024 via NAPALM RECORDS.
BURNING WITCHES unleashed "THE DARK TOWER", 5/5/2023 via NAPALM RECORDS.
FROM BURNING WITCHES:
LAURA SAYS GOODBYE – BUT THE WITCHCRAFT LIVES ON!
Dear WITCHES family,
With heavy hearts, we have to announce that Laura Guldemond has decided to leave BURNING WITCHES.
We have talked things through and tried our very best to find a way forward together, but ultimately, we have to respect and accept her decision. Even the most magical journeys sometimes come to an end.
We want to thank Laura from the bottom of our hearts for all the fantastic shows, the amazing albums, and the unforgettable memories we have created together over the years. Those moments will forever be part of the BURNING WITCHES legacy!
BUT THE FIRE IS STILL BURNING – AND THE WITCHES WILL KEEP FLYING HIGH!
We want to reassure all our fans that ALL ANNOUNCED SHOWS WILL GO AHEAD AS PLANNED! The spirit of BURNING WITCHES remains unbroken - WE STAND AS ONE!
For our upcoming shows at the end of the year, our dear friend and fantastic vocalist Jennifer Gruber of FIREBORN will step in and join us on stage! We are incredibly grateful for her support and can’t wait to unleash some serious metal magic together!
Meanwhile, we are already auditioning for a new permanent frontwoman who will help us take BURNING WITCHES to the next level!
A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS – THE COVEN STANDS UNITED!
The witchcraft continues, the flames are rising, and we are more determined than ever to carry the torch forward!
Please read Laura’s personal statement below:
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To the Burning Witches family and metal fans around the world:
After seven incredible years, I’ve made the heartfelt decision to step down as the band’s singer.
These past years have been a phenomenal journey. I’m immensely proud of everything we accomplished, of the four heavy records we made together, and I will forever cherish the unforgettable memories we created along the way. I sincerely wish Burning Witches all the best moving forward, and I kindly ask you, the fans, to respect this decision for everyone involved. There are no hard feelings—sometimes it’s simply time for a change when visions no longer fully align.
Moving forward, I’m excited to focus fully on my own music and embrace whatever exciting creative adventures come my way next. This isn’t a goodbye to music—just the start of a new chapter!
We wish you all the very best for your future, sister!
BOUND BY FIRE – UNITED BY STEEL!
See you soon, dear metalheads, in MALTA and GERMANY !
NWOHM legends SAXON have announced former drummer NIGEL DURHAM has died at 61. no cause of NIGEL DURHAM's death has been given.
SAXON have posted a video for "GODS OF THUNDER", the title track from the bands anticipated new release, due to be unleashed 1/22/2027 via SILVER LINING MUSIC.
BIFF BIFORD, vocalist of British NWOHM legends SAXON has clarified he has BOWEL CANCER and NOT cancer of the prostate.
SAXON has announced the cancellation of some 2025 shows as he just had a cancerous tumor removed..
SAXON have announced the band has CANCELLED 10 summer 2025 festival shows due to an emergency medical condition.
SAXON have posted a video for "1066", a track from the bands latest release "HELL FIRE AND DAMNATION", unleashed 1/19/2024 via SILVER LINING MUSIC.
Yorkshire, England based New Wave of Heavy Metal legends SAXON have announced NOVEMBER 2025 UK TOUR DATES WITH DIRKSCHNEIDER.
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