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Ventura, California, U.S.A. doom metal warriors CIRITH UNGOL have posted the bands anticipated new release "ALL THE SHADOWS", unleashed 10/30/2026 via NO REMORSE RECORDS.
CIRITH UNGOL unleashed "DARK PARADE", 10/20/2023 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.
FROM CIRITH UNGOL:
The beast could not rest. The fire still burns.
We are proud to announce that our seventh full-length album, ALL THE SHADOWS, will be released on October 30th via No Remorse Records.
This is Cirith Ungol in its purest form: eight songs of epic, dark and doom-filled Heavy Metal, forged with the same fire that has driven this band from the beginning. We believe this stands among the strongest albums we have ever made.
The title track “All The Shadows” is out now, along with a brand-new lyric video.
Belgium based black metal warriors BLOEDMAAN have posted the bands anticipated new release "CIRCLE OF THE MOON", unleashed 10/30/2026 via IMMORTAL FROST PRODUCTIONS.
BLOEDMAAN, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "VAMPYRIC WAR IN BLOOD" , unleashed 12/19/2025 via IMMORTAL FROST PRODUCTIONS.
BLOEDMAAN have posted a video for "WINGED FLIGHT UNDER THE PALE MOON", a track from the bands anticipated new release "CASTLE INSIDE THE ECLIPSE", unleashed 11/15/2023 via IMMORTAL FROST PRODUCTIONS..
Also, BLOEDMAAN, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "CASTLE INSIDE THE ECLIPSE", unleashed 11/15/2023 via IMMORTAL FROST PRODUCTIONS..
FROM IMMORTAL FROST PRODUCTIONS:
Today marks the official release date for the third and last single “Spell of Thralldom” by the Flemish Black Metal band Bloedmaan. The song is taken from their upcoming 3rd full length album “Circle of the Moon” which will be released 30th of October 2026 on CD, Vinyl & Digital format.
Now available on all major streaming platforms
NEW ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Today we present you the cover artwork, album title, release date, track list + other information for the 3rd Full Length album "Circle of the Moon” by the Belgian Black Metal band Bloedmaan.
TRACKLIST
01. On Dragons Wings (06:32)
02. The Sorceress and the Key (05:53)
03. Dawn of the Eternal Frost (04:19)
04. Oh Come Night Eternal (05:16)
05. He Who Speaks in Dreams (04:53)
06. Curse of the Undead (05:17)
07. Spell of Thralldom (06:36)
08. Transylvanian Tears (05:20)
Circle of the Moon will be released on October 30th 2026, coming in various physical formats such as:
*Digipack CD with a 20paged booklet & mini-poster, limited to 500 copies.
*12" Vinyl + an Insert, coming in 2 different colours, limited to 250 copies:
*Classic Black Vinyl limited to 150 copies.
*Opaque Doublemint Green / Easter Yellow Swirl Vinyl limited to 100 copies.
As well as on Digital format through all major platforms.
Promoters for INCINERATION FESTIVAL 2027, set to take place 5/8/2027 (MULTIPLE VENUES) LONDON, ENGLAND have confirmed MAYHEM and AKERCOCKE ...
More bands for NCINERATION FESTIVAL 2027 T.B.A.
FROM INCINERATION FESTIVAL 2027 PROMOTERS:
We take over London, England on Saturday 8th May 2027, with one of the filthiest extreme metal billings to have dripped upon the capital.
- Roundhouse
- Electric Ballroom
- Underworld
- Black Heart
- The Dev
MAYHEM OVER LONDON.
Mayhem returns to London, England on Saturday 8th May 2027, to headline the Roundhouse at Incineration Festival, as part of a UK Exclusive performance.
Ohio, U.S.A. based war, death metal warriors INVULTATION have posted the bands anticipated new release "INFERNO DESCENDS", unleashed 10/30/2026 via SENTIENT RUIN.LABORATORIES ..
INVULTATION, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "UNCONQUERABLE DEATH", unleashed 3/3/2021 (DIGITAL), 1/14/2022 (PHYSICAL) via SENTIENT RUIN.
VIDEO BELOW:INVULTATION: NEW RELEASE "INFERNO DESCENDS" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF SENTIENT RUIN.LABORATORIES):
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. death metal warriors 200 STAB WOUNDS have posted "SWEET SUICIDE" , a track from the bands anticipated new release “LOWEST FORM”, due to be unleashed 2/19/2027 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.
200 STAB WOUNDS, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "MANUAL MANIC PROCEDURES", unleashed 6/28/2024 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.
200 STAB WOUNDS have posted "FATAL REALITY" , a track from the bands anticipated new 7 inch "MASTERS OF MORBIDITY", unleashed 4/28/2023 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.
200 STAB WOUNDS unleashed "SLAVE TO THE SCALPEL", 11/12/2021 via MAGGOT STOMP.
FROM 200 STAB WOUNDS:
“LOWEST FORM” out February 19th on Metal Blade. New single “PANGS OF CONSCIENCE” out worldwide now. Pre-order the album & exclusive merch at 200stabwounds.net
VIDEO BELOW: 200 STAB WOUNDS: NEW TRACK "SWEET SUICIDE" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF 200 STAB WOUNDS):
UK metal/doom legends BLACK SABBATH'S BACK TO THE BEGINNING FINAL CONCERT will be unleashed (BLU RAY, CD, STREAMING) 12/11/2026..
BLACK SABBATH'S BACK TO THE BEGINNING FINAL show featured LAMB OF GOD, SLAYER, PANTERA, TOOL, GUNS N ROSES as the show took place 7/5/2025 @VILLA PARK BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND.
UK metal/doom legends BLACK SABBATH'S BACK TO THE BEGINNING FINAL CONCERT will come to movie theaters 10/28/2026. BLACK SABBATH'S BACK TO THE BEGINNING FINAL show featured LAMB OF GOD, SLAYER, PANTERA, TOOL, GUNS N ROSES as the show took place 7/5/2025 @VILLA PARK BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND.
Special guests METALLICA, SLAYER, PANTERA, OZZY OSBOURNE, GOJIRA and MORE HARD ROCK and METAL BANDS.
BLACK SABBATH'S BACK TO THE BEGINNING FINAL show was viewed bt over 5 million people from the live stream.
According to news reports, on 7/22/2025, "THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS" and BLACK SABBATH'S first vocalist OZZY OSBOURNE died at 76.
BLACK SABBATH released "13", unleashed 6/11/2013 via VERTIGO/REPUBLIC
OZZY OSBOURNE unleashed "PATIENT NUMBER 9", 9/9/2022 via EPIC RECORDS
FROM OZZY OSBOURNE:
Back To The Beginning, the live film and accompanying album, will be released on December 11th on a variety of formats including blu-ray, 4K UHD blu-ray, vinyl, CD and streaming! You can also listen to Mr Crowley from the show right now on your favourite streaming service. Pre-order / listen now: https://www.backtothebeginning.com/
You can also find tickets for tonight's global cinema screenings of The Greatest Day in Hard Rock and Metal History on the same link
VIDEO BELOW: OZZY OSBOURNE: "MR. CROWLEY" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF OZZY OSBOURNE):
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-
Promoters for SOUTH OF HEAVEN FEST 2027, set to take place 6/4th, 5th and 6th, 2027 @ GASHOUDER MAASTRICHT, NETHERLANDS have confirmed KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, CLUTCH, INSOMNIUM, BENIGHTED and MORE BANDS..
SOUTH OF HEAVEN FESTIVAL 2027 have also confirmed LACUNA COIL, CHILDREN OF BODOM, KREATOR, EPICA and MORE BANDS...
FROM SOUTH OF HEAVEN FESTIVAL 2027 PROMOTERS:
𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦
We are delighted to inform you about our next batch of bands for 2027
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