ARCHSPIRE: POST LIVE VIDEO FOR "LIMB OF LEVITICIS"

 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada technical death metal warriors ARCHSPIRE have posted a live video for "LIMB OF LEVITICIS", the bands anticipated new release  "TOO FAST TO DIE",  unleashed 4/10/2026 via DIGITAL SERVICES. 

 ARCHSPIRE have posted  the bands anticipated new release  "TOO FAST TO DIE",  unleashed 4/10/2026 via DIGITAL SERVICES.

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ARCHSPIRE have posted "CARRION LADDER", a track from the bands anticipated new release "TOO FAST TO DIE", due to be unleashed 4/10/2026 via DIGITAL SERVICES. 

ARCHSPIRE have announced drummer SPENCER PREWETT has left the band as they are auditioning for a new drummer. 

 ARCHSPIRE unleashed "BLEED THE FUTURE",   10/29/2021 via SEASON OF MIST.  

 

 

 

 

 

  VIDEO BELOW:ARCHSPIRE:"LIMB OF LEVITICIS" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF ARCHSPIRE)

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 Thanls-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

DOWN WITH THE MOST HIGH PRODUCTIONS: INTERVIEWED BY INTO THE NECROSPHERE

 Record and merch label DOWN WITH THE MOST HIGH PRODUCTIONS was recently interviewed by INTO THE NECROSPHERE.  

FROM INTO THE NECROSPHERE: 

This week I’m joined by Daniel Rabadán Gayoso, the man behind Down With The Most High Productions. What started in 2008 as a DIY merchandise and record label has evolved into something far more ambitious, combining extreme metal, craftsmanship, art and an uncompromising commitment to doing things properly, with the spectacular Celtic Frost, Emperor and Marduk collections being perhaps the ultimate expression of that philosophy. Daniel and I get into the origins of Down With The Most High, his decision to resurrect the label and take it full-time, the years of work that went into the Celtic Frost project, and why preserving the spirit and legacy of extreme metal means refusing to compromise.

Then it’s time for another news rant, and this week I’m rounding up the latest singles by OVÁTE, Armagedda (Official), Werewolves, Mother of Graves, Servant, Konvent and others for judgement. I also talk about some of my favourite black metal songs recorded after 2020, I scour Slayer’s post-Diabolos back catalogue in the hopes of finding something worth listening to and it all culminates in a savage Swirly of the Week, as Slipknot and their maggots pay a visit to the Porcelain Bowl of Reckoning.

Plus: Australian black metallers, Duskveiled soak up the glory of the Unsanctioned Filth spotlight with a track from their debut record, Winters of the Soul.

Out now on all digital platforms.

#blackmetal #deathmetal #downwiththemosthigh

VIDEO BELOW: DOWN WITH THE MOST HIGH PRODUCTIONS INTERVIEW (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF INTO THE NECROSPHERE ): Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: ANNOUNCE WINTER 2026 30th ANNIVERSARY U.S.A. TOUR DATES

 U.S.A. metal warriors TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA have announced WINTER 2026 30th ANNIVERSARY U.S.A. TOUR DATES 

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TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA unleashed "LETTERS FROM THE LABYRINTH", 11/13/2015 via LAVA. 

 

 

 

FROM TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: 

The moment you’ve been waiting for…

The 2026 TSO Winter Tour is here!

This winter, Trans-Siberian Orchestra is taking things even further with its 30th anniversary tour. The Ghosts of Christmas Eve features a spectacular, reimagined staging of the beloved rock theater tale, followed by a high-energy second set.

And we can’t wait to see you!

Fan Club members can access tickets early during Fan Club Pre-Sales starting Thursday, September 10.

Learn more: http://www.trans-siberian.com/tour

#TSOTime

Thurs., Nov. 19 - Green Bay, WI - Resch Center - 2:30PM & 7:30PM

Thurs., Nov. 19 - Council Bluffs, IA - Mid-America Center - 7:00PM

Sat., Nov. 21 - Cincinnati, OH - Heritage Bank Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Sat., Nov. 21 - Denver, CO - Ball Arena - 3PM & 7:30PM

Sun., Nov. 22 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Centre - 2:30PM & 7:30PM

Sun., Nov. 22 - Colorado Springs, CO - Broadmoor World Arena - 2:30PM & 7:30PM

Tues., Nov. 24 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza - 7:30PM

Tues., Nov. 24 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Fri., Nov. 27 - Manchester, NH - SNHU Arena - 2:30PM & 7:30PM

Fri., Nov. 27 - Boise, ID - ExtraMile Arena - 2:00PM & 7:00PM

Sat., Nov. 28 - Worcester, MA - DCU Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Sat., Nov. 28 - Portland, OR - Moda Center - 3:30PM & 8:00PM

Sun., Nov. 29 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena - 3PM & 8:00PM

Sun., Nov. 29 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena - 3PM & 7:30PM

Wed., Dec. 2 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena - 7:30PM

Wed., Dec. 2 - Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Thurs., Dec. 3 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum - 7:30PM

Thurs., Dec. 3 - Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center - 7:00PM

Fri., Dec. 4 - Toledo, OH - Huntington Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Fri., Dec. 4 - Las Vegas, NV - Michelob Ultra Arena - 7:00PM

Sat., Dec. 5 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena - 3PM & 7:30PM

Sat., Dec. 5 - Ontario, CA - Toyota Arena - 3PM & 7:30PM

Sun., Dec. 6 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena - 3PM & 7:30PM

Sun., Dec. 6 - Phoenix, AZ - Mortgage Matchup Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Wed., Dec. 9 - Allentown, PA - PPL Center - 7:30PM

Wed., Dec. 9 - Austin, TX - Moody Center - 7:00PM

Thurs., Dec. 10 - Raleigh, NC - Lenovo Center - 7:30PM

Thurs., Dec. 10 - Bossier City, LA - Brookshire Grocery Arena - 7:00PM

Fri., Dec. 11 - Greenville, SC - Bon Secours Wellness Arena - 3PM & 7:30PM

Fri., Dec. 11 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Sat., Dec. 12 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Sat., Dec. 12 - San Antonio, TX - Frost Bank Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Sun., Dec. 13 - Atlanta, GA - Gas South Arena - 3PM & 7:30PM

Sun., Dec. 13 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Wed., Dec. 16 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena - 7:30PM

Wed., Dec. 16 - Birmingham, AL - Legacy Arena at the BJCC - 7:00PM

Thurs., Dec. 17 - Albany, NY - MVP Arena - 7:30PM

Thurs., Dec. 17 - Jacksonville, FL - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena - 7:00PM

Fri., Dec. 18 - Hershey, PA - Giant Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Fri., Dec. 18 - Sunrise, FL - Amerant Bank Arena - 7:00PM

Sat., Dec. 19 - Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints Arena - 2:30PM & 7:30PM

Sat., Dec. 19 - Orlando, FL - Kia Center - 2:30PM & 7:30PM

Sun., Dec. 20 - Philadelphia, PA - Xfinity Mobile Arena - 3PM & 7:30PM

Sun., Dec. 20 - Tampa, FL - Benchmark International Arena - 3PM & 7:30PM

Tues., Dec. 22 - Cleveland, OH - Rocket Arena - 3PM & 7:30PM

Tues., Dec. 22 - Indianapolis, IN - Gainbridge Fieldhouse - 3PM & 7:30PM

Sun., Dec. 27 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Tues., Dec. 29 - Toronto, ON - Scotiabank Arena - 3PM & 7:30PM

Tues., Dec. 29 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Wed., Dec. 30 - Buffalo, NY - KeyBank Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Wed., Dec. 30 - St. Louis, MO - Enterprise Center - 3PM & 7:30PM

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

OBSCURA: "We are issuing this statement to provide clarity to our fans, business partners, promoters, media representatives and the wider OBSCURA community regarding a number of legal matters."

 

German technical death metal warriors OBSCURA have announced legal proceedings will commence vs. publications that posted defamatory content about the band. 

OBSCURA have announced FALL 2026 MEXICAN TOUR DATES WITH ABYSMAL DAWN, THULCANDRA and ORION RISE.  

 OBSCURA have posted a video for "STARDUST", a track from   the bands anticipated new release "A SONICATION",  unleashed 2/7/2025 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

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OBSCURA have posted a video for  "IN SOLITUDE", a track from  the bands anticipated new release "A SONICATION",  unleashed 2/7/2025 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

 

  OBSCURA unleashed "A VALEDICTION",  11/19/2021 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

 THULCANDRA, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "HAIL THE ABYSS",  unleashed 5/19/2023 via NAPALM RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM OBSCURA: 

OFFICIAL STATEMENT – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are issuing this statement to provide clarity to our fans, business partners, promoters, media representatives and the wider OBSCURA community regarding a number of legal matters.

Since February 2026, criminal complaints and applications for prosecution have been filed in Germany concerning several individuals in connection with publications and conduct which we consider to contain defamatory, insulting, factually inaccurate or otherwise potentially unlawful content.

In parallel, civil legal steps are also being pursued in relation to the losses and other legal claims arising from these matters.

For the avoidance of doubt, these matters do not concern a single incident. The material submitted to the relevant authorities relates to publications and conduct dating from 2015 to the present day, including disputed factual allegations concerning OBSCURA and its members, copyright and intellectual property matters, the publication of personal information, and other conduct which we have asked the competent authorities to examine under German law.

The consequences have extended beyond OBSCURA itself. Several international companies and professional partners have also been affected, including companies which have reported receiving threats or other forms of improper pressure in connection with these matters. Some have suffered significant financial losses and are providing relevant information and supporting documentation to the competent authorities.

The public allegations have also had practical consequences for our international activities, including significant difficulties in obtaining the necessary visas for performances in China.

We have submitted supporting documentation and relevant evidence and will continue to co-operate fully with the competent authorities.

We respectfully ask our fans, media representatives, business partners and fellow musicians not to contribute to speculation, personal attacks or further public disputes concerning these matters. We believe they should be dealt with through the established legal process.

Please do not mistake allegations published online for established facts.

We will therefore refrain from making further public statements regarding the substance of these matters whilst the relevant legal processes are ongoing.

Listen to music, not allegations.

OBSCURA

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

ITP V.026 SPORTS: THANK YOU HOWIE ROSE (NEW YORK METS RADIO ANNOUNCER)

 

PUT IT IN THE BOOKS! 

Legendary NEW YORK METS BASEBALL radio announcer HOWIE ROSE is retiring and today is his last game, on the last home game of the season for the NEW YORK METS. 

 HOWIE ROSE was also a radio announcer for the NEW YORK ISLANDERS and NEW YORK RANGERS hockey clubs back in the 90's. 

ITP V.026 EDITORS NOTE: Here in New York we've been lucky to have great sports announcers. From MARV ALBERT, (NEW YORK KNICKS, NATIONAL ANNOUNCER), JOHN STERLING (NEW YORK YANKEES RADIO BROADCASTER-RIP),and the NEW YORK RANGERS TV ANNOUNCER SAM ROSEN. 

Also current announcers MIKE BREEN and WALT CLYDE FRASIER for the NEW YORK KNICKS..

GARY  (COHEN), KEITH (HERNANDEZ) and RON. (DARLING) for the NEW YORK METS. 

I'll miss HOWIE ROSE's calls on the radio, he was "Amazin'".  Hopefully THE NEW YORK METS and PHILADELPHIS PHILLIES can get a game in today vs. inclement weather as the game starts at 1:10pm.  

FROM 7 LINE: 

The Mets aren't responsible for the weather, but having this forecast on the last day of the home schedule, and on Howie's retirement day is such a bummer. Par for the course with how this season went. Still no call on the game. Hopefully soon.

LISTEN HERE TO NEW YORK METS RADI ANNOUNCER HOWIE ROSE LAST GAME OF HIS CAREER DURING THE NEW YORK METS LAST HOME REGULAR SEASON GAME :

https://www.audacy.com/stations/metsradio

VIDEO BELOW: STEPHANE MATTEAU and HOWIE ROSE RE-LIVE FAMOUS 1994 GOAL and CALL: (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF MSG NETWORKS): Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

#LETSGOMETS

BLODTAR: STREAMING NEW RELEASE "MONARK" VIA BANDCAMP

 Stockholm, Sweden based black metal duo BLODTAR, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "MONARK", unleashed 9/18/2026 via NORDVIS PRODUKTION. 

BLODTAR: NEW RELEASE "MONARK" (VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF NORDVIS PRODUKTION.)

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 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

NECROCENE: STREAMING NEW RELEASE "SCUMOCRACY" VIA BANDCAMP

 Italy based death metal warriors NECROCENE, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "SCUMOCRACY", unleashed 9/18/2026 via PERSONAL RECORDS. 

NECROCENE:NEW RELEASE "SCUMOCRACY"
(VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF NECROCENE):  

 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

DRAGONFORCE: "Due to an ongoing issue with tinnitus, Marc Hudson is stepping back from DragonForce music duties for now including the forthcoming album and touring plans in 2026/2027."

 London, England power metal warriors DRAGONFORCE have announced vocalist has left the band (for now), to be replaced by his vocal coach ALESSIO GARAVELLO. 

DRAGONFORCE have announced NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH ENSIFERUM and RHAPSODY OF FIRE..  

 DRAGONFORCE have announced former ARCH ENEMY frontwoman  ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ as the bands new vocalist

 DRAGONFORCE have posted a video for "DRAGON SMASH GOBLIN (FEATURING Nekrogoblikon)" , a stand alone single, unleashed 11/28/2025. 

 DRAGONFORCE have added more headline shows to the bands anticipated  FALL 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

 DRAGONFORCE post video for " "BURNING HEART" (FEATURING ALLISA WHITE-GLUZ) , a stand alone single, unleashed 6/5/2025 via NAPALM RECORDS. 

DRAGONFORCE have announced  FALL 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH POWERWOLF...

 DRAGONFORCE have posted a video for  "SONG TITLE HERE", a track from BRAWL STARS.... 

 DRAGONFORCE, via SPOTIFY, are streaming  the bands anticipated new release "WARP SPEED WARRIORS",  unleashed 3/15/2023 via NAPALM RECORDS.

FROM DRAGONFORCE: 

Due to an ongoing issue with tinnitus, Marc Hudson is stepping back from DragonForce music duties for now including the forthcoming album and touring plans in 2026/2027.  In the meantime, he’ll still very much be involved with DragonForce behind the scenes, working with the band’s management on some exciting stuff you’ll start seeing later this year!

Joining us for the next chapter is our longtime friend and Marc’s former vocal coach, Alessio Garavello. He will be handing the male vocals supporting frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz. DragonForce’s forthcoming album will feature a dual-vocals format, with new songs dropping starting next week.

“For the last fifteen years, Marc has poured his heart into this band, and his voice has become such a huge part of who we are. Protecting his hearing isn’t something we’d ever ask him to compromise on. We’d much rather have him healthy and with us for the long haul than push through now and risk that. He’s still in the room with us every day, just wearing a different hat, and we wish him a speedy recovery.” - Herman Li

“When we started talking about who could step in, there was really only one name on the list. Alessio has been part of our story longer than most people realize. He helped shape Marc’s voice in the first place, so he understands these songs from the inside. But he’s not here to be anyone but himself, and he brings his own warmth and energy to everything he sings. Hearing him on the new material has lit a real spark in all of us, and we think you’re going to love him as much as we do.” - Sam Totman

Photos by: Richard Mastny, Alex Bemis

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

VOMIT REMNANTS: REUNITE, SET TO CELEBRATE 30th ANNIVERSARY NEXT YEAR

 

Japan  based technical death metal warriors VOMIT REMNANTS have reunited and are set to celebrate the bands 30th anniversary. 

 VOMIT REMNANTS have posted "EMBODYMENT OF A PAINFUL VOID" , a track from the bands anticipated new SPLIT release "EASTERN BEAST-WESTERN WOLF (WITH BLOOD OF CHRIST), unleashed 12/4/2020 via CDN RECORDS.

VOMIT REMNANTS unleashed "HYPER GROOVE BRUTALITY",  4/21/2017 via UNIQUE LEADER RECORDS. 

 

FROM VOMIT REMNANTS: 

Hyper Groove Brutality celebrating its 30th anniversary next year

is back together again!

The lineup remains the same as last time:

From left to right:

Kei Ishida — 7-String Guitar / Screams

Shinosuke Suzuki — 5-String Bass

Toshiyasu Kusayanagi — Gutturals*

Keisuke Tsuboi — Triggers & Cymbals*

*Both Toshiyasu and Keisuke will also celebrate their 50th birthdays next year.

After six years, the four of us are back together again.

Stay tuned to see what’s coming next year!

Photo by イチ与 マサアキ

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Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

FORBIDDEN: BASSIST AND DRUMMER SIT OUT THE REST OF 2026 TOURING

 

(BAY AREA), California thrash legends FORBIDDEN have announced drummer CHRIS KONTOS and bassist MATT COMACHJO can't make the rest of the bands 2026 touring commitments because of personal and family issues.  

AVERY THURMAN will fill in on bass and ELI LUCAS will fill in on drums for FORBIDDEN. 

(BAY AREA), California thrash legends FORBIDDEN have posted a video for "BURNING THE LUNGS OF EARTH" , a track from the bands anticipated new self titled release "FORBIDDEN", due to be unleashed 10/23/2026 via  BLK II BLK (FRONTIERS MUSIC). 

 

 

FORBIDDEN have announced the band has inked a deal with BLK II BLK (FRONTIERS MUSIC) .. 

 FORBIDDEN have announced new guitarist  JEREMY VON EPP.. . 

 FORBIDDEN have posted a video for "MUTUALLY ASSURED DYSFUNCTION" , a stand alone single, unleashed  10/2/2025. 

 FORBIDDEN have posted a video for "DIVIDED BY ZERO", a stand alone single, unleashed 7/26/2025.  

FORBIDDEN have inked a deal with  FM MUSIC MANAGEMENT.. 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

DEHUMAN REIGN: POST NEW RELEASE "DAWN OF A MALEFIC DOMINION"

 

Berlin, Germany based death metal warriors DEHUMAN REIGN have posted the bands anticipated new release "DAWN OF A MALEFIC DOMINION", unleashed 7/25/2025 via FDA RECORDS.  

DEHUMAN REIGN, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "DESCENDING UPON THE OBLIVIOUS", unleashed 11/13/2020 via F.D.A RECORDS.

DEHUMAN REIGN unleashed "ASCENDING FROM BELOW", 5/27/2016 via F.D.A RECORDS. 

VIDEO BELOW: DEHUMAN REIGN: NEW RELEASE "DAWN OF A MALEFIC DOMINION" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF FDA RECORDS):  

 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

ANTHRAX: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "CURSOM PERIFICO",

 New York City, New York, U.S.A. based thrash metal warriors ANTHRAX have posted a video for  the title track from the bands anticipated new release "CURSOM PERIFICO", unleashed 9/18/2026 via MEGAFORCE (NORTH AMERICA) and NUCLEAR BLAST (EUROPE). 

 

 ANTHRAX have posted the bands anticipated new release "CURSOM PERIFICO", unleashed 9/18/2026 via MEGAFORCE (NORTH AMERICA) and NUCLEAR BLAST (EUROPE). 

 

 

 ANTHRAX unleashed  "FOR ALL KINGS",  2/26/2016 via MEGAFORCE RECORDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO BELOW: ANTHRAX:NEW TRACK "CURSOM PERIFICO" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF ANTHRAX):  

 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

BLACKBRAID: REPLACES MOONSPELL ON CRADLE OF FILTH 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

 New York, U.S.A. black metal warriors BLACKBRAID are replacing MOONSPELL on UK Gothic, black metal warriors  CRADLE OF FILTH 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR ,

 

 BLACKBRAID, via BANDCAMP, are streaming  the bands anticipated new EP "NOCTURNAL WOMB",  unleashed 3/6/2026 via WOLF MOUNTAIN PRODUCTIONS.  

New York, U.S.A. based Native American black metal warrior BLACKBRAID have posted the bands anticipated new release "BLACKBRAID III", due to be unleashed 8/8/2025 (SELF RELEASED).  .  

 

 

BLACKBRAID.have announced  FALL 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES with LAMP OF MURMUUR & DÖDSRIT...  

 

 BLACKBRAID, unleashed "BLACKBRAID 1I",  7/7/2023 (DIGITAL, SELF RELEASED)

CRADLE OF FILTH have posted a video for  "DEMAGOGUERY", a track from the bands anticipated new release "THE SCREAMING OF THE VALKYRIES",  unleashed 3/21/2025 via NAPALM RECORDS

FROM BLACKBRAID and CRADLE OF FILTH:

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A post shared by Cradle of Filth (@cradleoffilth)

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

TEMPLE OF VOID: SET TO UNLEASH SPLIT 7 INCH WITH OUTER HEAVEN, POST NEW TRACK "EMPERORS FOLLY"

 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. death/doom metal warriors TEMPLE OF VOID have posted "EMPERORS FOLLY", a track from the bands split 7 inch with OUTER HEAVEN, unleashed 9/14/2026 vias RELAPSE RECORDS. 

TEMPLE OF VOID unleashed "THE CRAWL", 3/6/2026 via RELAPSE RECORDS. 

VIDEO BELOW: TEMPLE OF VOID: NEW TRACK "EMPERORS FOLLY" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF RELAPSE RECORDS):  

 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-