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Oakland, California, U.S.A.
atmospheric, post metal legends NEUROSIS, via BANDCAMP, have surprise released the bands anticipated new offering "AN UNDYING LOVE FOR A BURNING WORLD", unleashed 3/20/2026 via NEUROT RECORDINGS.
NEUROSIS have announced new vocalist AARON TURNER (SUMAC).
Oakland, California, U.S.A.
atmospheric, post metal legends NEUROSIS have posted a statement
on vocalist, guitarist SCOTT KELLY, retiring from the music business.
SCOTT KELLY, vocalist, guitarist for Oakland, California, U.S.A.
atmospheric, post metal legends NEUROSIS has left the band and music
business to focus and healing his family after admitting to abuse.
NEUROSIS unleashed "FIRES WITHIN FIRES", 9/23/2016 via NEUROT RECORDINGS.
FROM FIRE IN THE MOUNTAINS (FESTIVAL):
Friends — happy Spring Equinox. We are so excited to announce that metal legends NEUROSIS will be reuniting for the first time in 7 years, on the sacred lands of the Blackfeet Nation at Fire in the Mountains 2026! The band is presented by Firekeeper Alliance — the non-profit organization FITM works side by side with — who are dedicated to reducing youth suicide in Indigenous communities.
All of us on the Director team — Jeremy, Shannon, Shane, Ollie, Ryan, are all truly humbled by the bands trust and dedication to Fire in the Mountains. It is an absolute honor that none of us take lightly. Fire in the Mountains has come to understand that we have a deeper responsibility in the world and that this festival can be a place for resilience, a place for reconnection, a place for reuniting, catharsis, fellowship, and gratitude.
Festival founder and director Jeremy Walker shared:
“We have been working quietly with Neurosis for a long time to make this moment possible. Steve has been one of FITM’s most steadfast champions, and in turn, we strive to be his. To provide the stage for the return of one of the most impactful bands of our generation is more than a milestone—it is a dream realized. I find it difficult to put into words what this day means to me personally. FITM has always been a labor of the soul, a long journey taken by those of us who believe music should leave a mark. We invite you to join us at Red Eagle Campground for a once in a lifetime performance. Come be a part of what we are building; we truly want you there with us.”
Please visit @neurotrecordings to hear the powerful new album, “An Undying Love For A Burning World” and share your gratitude with @neurosisoakland.
We invite you to join us at Fire in the Mountains 2026 for what will be the most unforgettable experience.
Wisconsin, U.S.A. based death metal warriors JUNGLE ROT have posted "APOCALYPTIC DAWN", a track from the bands anticipated new release "CRUEL FACE OF WAR", due to be unleashed 5/15/2026 via UNIQUE LEADER RECORDS.
JUNGLE ROT unleashed "A
CALL TO ARMS", 5/13/2022 via UNIQUE LEADER RECORDS.
ENFORCED unleashed "WAR REMAINS", 4/28/2023 via
CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.
VIDEO BELOW: JUNGLE ROT :NEW TRACK "APOCALYPTIC DAWN" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF UNIQUE LEADER RECORDS):
Minnesota, U.S.A. based funeral doom metal warriors CHALICE OF SUFFERING, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "THE RAVEN CRIES ONE LAST TIME", unleashed 3/20/2026 via MY KINGDOM MUSIC.
CHALICE OF SUFFERING: NEW RELEASE "THE RAVEN CRIES ONE LAST TIME" (VIA SPOTIFY, COURTESY OF CHALICE OF SUFFERING):
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-
Erfurt, Germany based ambient, atmospheric black metal warrior
FIRMAMENT have posted "INTO NOCTURNAL WILDERNESS", a track from the bands anticipated new release "REVERIES OF A FORGOTTEN SPIRIT", due to be unleashed 4/24/2026 via NATURMACHT PRODUCTIONS. .
FIRMAMENT have posted the
bands anticipated new release "THE AETHERIC PATHWAY",
unleashed 3/11/2022 via NATURMACHT PRODUCTIONS.
FIRMAMENT unleashed "NIGHTSIDE VALKYRIES", 2/5/2019 via NATURMACHT PRODUCTIONS.
VIDEO BELOW: FIRMAMENT: NEW TRACK "INTO NOCTURNAL WILDERNESS" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF NATURMACHT PRODUCTIONS.):
Portugal based black metal warriors GAEREA have posted a video for "CYCLONE" , a track from the bands anticipated new release "LOSS", unleashed 3/20/2026 via CENTURY
MEDIA RECORDS.....
GAEREA have posted a video for
"SUBMERGED", a stand alone single, unleashed 8/14/2025 via CENTURY
MEDIA RECORDS.
GAEREA have posted a video for the title track from the bands anticipated new
release
"COMA", unleashed 10/25/2024 via SEASON OF MIST.
GAEREA, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new
release
"COMA", unleashed 10/25/2024 via SEASON OF MIST.
GAEREA unleashed "MIRAGE", 9/23/2022 via
SEASON OF MIST, COURTESY OF. GAEREA:
@maxshesterikov
VIDEO BELOW: GAEREA:NEW TRACK "CYCLONE" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.):
Norwegian black metal legends DARKTHRONE have posted the title track from the bands anticipated new release "PRE HISTORIC METAL", due to be unleashed 5/8/2026 via PEACEVILLE RECORDS.
DARKTHRONE have released THE FIST
IN THE FACE OF GOD" 40th ANNIVERSARY BOX SET OF EARLY MATERIAL, unleashed 3/6/2026 via PEACEVILLE RECORDS.
DARKTHRONE released the
30th ANNIVERSARY of the bands classic offering "TRANSYLVANIAN HUNGER" in
LP (VINYL) format, unleashed 9/27/2024 via PEACEVILLE
RECORDS. .
DARKTHRONE, via SPOTIFY, are streaming
the bands anticipated new offering "IT BECKONS US ALL" unleashed
4/26/2024 via PEACEVILLE RECORDS
DARKTHRONE
unleashed "GOATLORD-ORIGINAL", the intended second release of technical
death, doom, 2/10/2023 via PEACEVILLE RECORDS.
DARKTHRONE unleashed "ASTRAL FORTRESS", 10/28/2022 via PEACEVILLE RECORDS.
DARKTHRONE
unleashed a 30th ANNIVERSARY RE-ISSUE OF "A BLAZE IN THE NORTHERN SKY"
ON VINYL, re-unleashed 6/24/2022 via PEACEVILLE RECORDS.
FROM DARKTHRONE:
Darkthrone – “Pre-Historic Metal” – the new studio album of monumentally primitive metal from the Norse cavemen is coming on 8th May on Peaceville Records
The epic new single & video for the title track is out now!
“the old school never gets old” Fenriz
It is time for the Norwegian riff-meisters to emerge once more, for their new opus of high calibre old metal
The album will be released on multiple formats including:
• A Deluxe box set special edition featuring:
- Exclusive splatter 180gm heavyweight vinyl with gatefold sleeve & exclusive alternate cover artwork by Maciej Kamuda.
- Exclusive cassette edition.
- CD edition.
- Booklet including an interview by Harald Fossberg on the making of ‘Pre-Historic Metal’.
- 2 posters
Pre-orders of the box set edition from the Peaceville label stores will receive hand signed postcards by Fenriz & Nocturno Culto (while stocks last)
• LPs – classic black vinyl + various coloured vinyl options
• CD
• Digital
Pre-Historic Metal' was recorded at Chaka Khan Studios, Oslo, with production work by Ole Øvstedal, Silje Høgevold & Mads Luis. Mastering was carried out by Jack Control at Enormous Door, and Maor Appelbaum Mastering.
VIDEO BELOW: DARKTHRONE: NEW TRACK "PRE HISTORIC METAL" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF PEACEVILLE RECORDS):
Bay area, California, U.S.A. thrash metal warriors EXODUS, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new
release "GOLIATH", unleashed 3/20/2026 via NAPALM RECORDS.
EXODUS have posted "HE'S A WOMAN, SHE'S A MAN" (SCORPIONS COVER) , unleashed 4/22/2025.
EXODUS have announced vocalist STEVE "ZETRO" SOUZA has left the band as ROB DUKES is returning.
EXODUS, via SPOTIFY, are streaming a cover of the AC/DC classic "BEATING AROUND THE BUSH" , unleashed 11/1/2024.
EXODUS,
via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new live release
"BRITISH DISASTER: THE BATTLE OF '89-LIVE AT THE ASTORIA", unleashed
5/31/2024 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
EXODUS have inked a record deal with NAPALM RECORDS.
EXODUS unleashed "PERSONA NON GRATA", 11/19/2021 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
ITP V.023 REVIEW: EXODUS: "PERSONA NON GRATA
https://spak-individualthoughtpatterns.blogspot.com/2021/12/itp-v021-review-exodus-persona-non-grata.html
EXODUS: NEW RELEASE "GOLIATH" (VIA SPOTIFY, COURTESY OF EXODUS):
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-
Finland based melodic death doom metal warriors HANGING GARDEN, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands
anticipated new release "ISLE OF BLISS", unleashed 3/20/2026
via AGONIA RECORDS.
HANGING GARDEN, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands
anticipated new release "THE UNENDING", unleashed 3/14/2025
via AGONIA
RECORDS.... .
HANGING GARDEN have
posted the bands anticipated
new release "THE GARDEN", unleashed 3/24/2023 via AGONIA
RECORDS.
HANGING GARDEN unleashed "NEITHER
MOTH NOR RUST" (EP) , 1/21/2022 via LIFEFORCE
RECORDS.
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.A. based doom metal warriors PALLBEARER
have announced MORE SPRING 2026 U.S.A TOUR DATES.
PALLBEARER, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands
anticipated new release "MIND BURNS ALIVE", unleashed
5/17/2024 via NUCLEAR
BLAST RECORDS.
FROM PALLBEARER:
3/27 Little Rock AR White Water Tavern (Pallbearer only)
Pallbearer & Knoll
4/8 Louisville KY Zanzabar 4/10 Cleveland OH Grog Shop 4/11 Buffalo NY Rec Room 4/12 Brattleboro VT Stone Church 4/14 Portland ME Oxbow 4/15 Portsmouth NH Press Room 4/17 Braintree MA Hopsmokerfest at Widowmaker Brewing 4/18 Brooklyn NY Elsewhere 4/19 Baltimore MD Ottobar 4/20 Philadelphia PA Underground Arts 4/21 Norfolk VA The Annex 4/22 Raleigh NC Kings 4/23 Knoxville TX The Pilot Light
5/28 Columbus OH Ace of Cups 5/29 Toledo OH Frankie's 5/30 Toronto ON Prepare the Ground Festival 5/31 Montreal QC Piranha Bar 6/2 Albany NY Empire Underground 6/3 Pittsburgh PA Spirit 6/4 Grand Rapids MI Pyramid Scheme 6/5 Milwaukee WI Milwaukee Metal Fest 6/6 Tolono IL Loose Cobra 6/7 Nashville TN Cannery Hall
German thrash metal legends KREATOR have announced "HATE & HOPE" DOCUMENTARY PREMIERS..
KREATOR have posted a video for the title track from the
bands anticipated new release "KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD",
unleashed 1/16/2026 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS...
.
KREATOR, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the
bands anticipated new release "KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD",
unleashed 1/16/2026 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS...
. .
KREATOR have announced SPRING 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES WITH CARCASS..
KREATOR have posted a video for "SATANIC ANARCHY", a track from the
bands anticipated new release "KRUSHERS OF
THE WORLD", unleashed 1/16/2026 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
. .
KREATOR have announced MARCH 2026 EUROPEAN, UK TOUR DATES WITH CARCASS, EXODUS and NAILS.
KREATOR,
via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "ENEMY OF
GOD"/ "HORDES OF CHAOS" REMASTERED BOX SET, unleashed 5/24/2024 via
NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
KREATOR unleashed "HATE ÜBER ALLES", 6/3/2022 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. .
Florida, U.S.A. based death, doom metal warriors WORM have announced SUMMER 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES..
WORM have posted a
video for "WITCHMOON: THE INFERNAL MASQUERADE" (FEATURING MARTY
FRIEDMAN) , a track from the bands anticipated new release
"NECROPALACE", unleashed 2/13/2026 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.
WORM, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release
"NECROPALACE", unleashed 2/13/2026 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.
WORM have posted the bands anticipated new release "BLUE NOTHING", due to be unleashed 10/28/2022 via 20 BUCK SPIN.
WORM unleashed "FOREVERGLADE", 10/22/2021 via 20 BUCK
SPIN..
FROM WORM:
WORM - TOTAL POSSESSION OF AMERICA TOUR
Necromantic Black Doom comes for the U.S. Worm's new album Necropalace came out earlier this year (Marty Friedman guests on it!) and now the band is hitting the road.
DATES
May 08: Seattle, WA - Northwest Terror Fest
Jun 02: Dallas, TX - Club Dada
Jun 03: Austin, TX - The Lost Well
Jun 05: Mesa, AZ - The Nile Underground
Jun 06: San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick
Jun 07: Los Angeles, CA -The Teragram Ballroom
Jun 09: Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall
Jun 10: Denver, CO - Marquis
Jun 12: Cudahy, WI - X-Ray Arcade
Jun 13: Chicago, IL - Reggies
Jun 14: Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
Jun 15: Pittsburgh, PA - Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
Helsinki, Finland death metal warriors DESECRESY have posted "GORGE OF THE DEAD", a track from the bands anticipated new release "THE SECRET OF DEATH", due to be unleashed 5/21/2026 via XTREEM MUSIC.
DESECRESY have posted the bands anticipated new release
"DESERTED REALM", unleashed 9/26/2023 via XTREEM MUSIC.
DESECRESY unleashed "TOWARDS NEBULAE",
7/23/2019 via XTREEM MUSIC.
FROM XTREEM MUSIC:
DESECRESY reveal 1st song, cover art and tracklist for new album!!
The most dense, dark and disturbing Death Metal force from Finland, DESECRESY, rises once again from the depths to seal a new chapter in their alliance with Xtreem Music. Their 9th album, "The Secret of Death", will be unleashed on May 21st through Xtreem Music on CD, 12"LP, cassette and digital formats.
A new descent into oppressive and mortuary realms where the band reaffirms their monolithic, cavernous and utterly suffocating sound.
DESECRESY is the singular vision of Tommi Grönqvist, who has consistently handled all songwriting and instrumentation since the band’s inception. From the fifth album onwards, he also took over vocal duties, pushing the sound into even deeper, more guttural territory. The band’s style remains unmistakable: dark, putrid, mysterious and hypnotic Death Metal infused with Doom-laden atmospheres, evoking the spirit of acts such as BOLT THROWER, INCANTATION, RIPPIKOULU, MYTHIC, ABHORRENCE (Fin) and ROTTREVORE.
With a clear artistic direction and a wealth of material from the very beginning, DESECRESY swiftly entered the studio to record its debut full-length, “Arches of Entropy”, completed in the summer of 2010. The album was immediately sent to Xtreem Music, marking the start of a long-standing collaboration through which DESECRESY has firmly established itself within the lineage of Finnish Death Metal.
A steady stream of albums followed under the same label: “The Doom Skeptron” (2012), “Chasmic Transcendence” (2014), “Stoic Death” (2015), “The Mortal Horizon” (2017), “Towards Nebulae” (2019), “Unveil in the Abyss” (2022) and “Deserted Realms” (2023).
“The Secret of Death” stands as DESECRESY’s ninth full-length release and the fifth crafted entirely by Tommi alone. The album continues the band’s relentless descent into oppressive sonic realms, blending early 90s-inspired brutality with an atmosphere drawn from the darkest layers of the psyche.
DESECRESY represents a fully self-contained entity: music, production and artwork all originate from a single mind. The result is a monolithic and immersive sound rooted in Finnish Death Metal, enriched with Doom influences, deep subterranean vocals, churning riffs and haunting lead guitars, often shifting through unconventional structures and tempos.
Tracklist for "The Secret of Death":
01. Gorge of the Dead
02. It Appears in a Dream
03. By the Slowing Vortex of Time
04. Crypthymn
05. Ancient Timbre of Demise
06. Rotting Ghouls
07. Summoned With Necrolunar Telepathy
08. Vanishing Existence
Release date for "The Secret of Death" will be May 21st through Xtreem Music on CD, 12"LP, Cassette & Digital formats.
Toronto, Canada death metal warriors GUTVOID have posted the bands anticipated new release "LIMINAL SHRINES",
due to be unleashed 3/20/2026 via PROFOUND LORE RECORDS.
GUTVOID, via BANDCAMP, are
streaming "FORBIDDEN CITY BENEATH THE CRYPT", a stand alone single,
unleashed 6/12/2020 via BLOOD HARVEST..
VIDEO BELOW: GUTVOID: NEW RELEASE "LIMINAL SHRINES" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF PROFOUND LORE RECORDS):
Swedish black metal warriors LOMSK:, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "ACT II: "OF IRON AND BLOOD", unleashed 3/6/2026 via VENDETTA RECORDS.
FROM LOMSK:
Act II - Of Iron and Blood Vinyls and CDs are out now!
Today is the release day of our first full length album "Act II - Of Iron and Blood" but it is also Bandcamp Friday, all proceeds goes directly to us and helps us print more merch and release more music.
Head over to our Bandcamp for vinyl, CDs, and merch:
UK heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have posted a trailer for "BURNING AMBITION" OFFICIAL DOCUMENTARY, due to be unleashed in theaters 5/7/2026..
IRON MAIDEN have added a SECOND DATE in BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA.. ..
IRON MAIDEN have announced NOVEMBER 2026 AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES...
IRON MAIDEN have announced EDDFEST, set to
take pkace 7/11th, 2026 KNEBWORTH, UK with THE HU, DARKNESS, AIRBORNE and more bands.
IRON MAIDEN have announced the band has added a second show in ARGENTINA for 10/21/2026..
IRON MAIDEN have announced FALL 2026 CENTRAL and SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES...
IRON MAIDEN have announced ANTHRAX, MEGADETH,
TRIVIUM and EVERGREY as support acts, on select dated for the bands
SPRING/SUMMER 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES..
IRON MAIDEN have announced a SECOND 2026 SHOWS IN TORONTO, CANADA and LOS ANGELES.
IRON MAIDEN have announced a 10/2/2026 MEXICO CITY, MEXICO SHOW @ ESTADIO GNP SEGUROS.
IRON MAIDEN have announced FALL 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH MEGADETH and ANTHRAX.
IRON MAIDEN have announced a 7/11/2026 KNEBWORTH UK SHOW @ KNEBWORTH PARK..
IRON MAIDEN have announced have announced EDDFEST, set to take place
7/19th, 11th, 2026 KNEBWORTH, UK with the THE HU, AIRBOURNE and THE
DARKNESS.
IRON MAIDEN have announced SPRING/SUMMER 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES..
IRON MAIDEN have announced new drummer SIMON DAWSON.
IRON MAIDEN have announced drummer NICO MCBRAIN has left the band.
IRON MAIDEN have announced the band will release a
NETFLIX documentary "RUN TO THE HILLS" in MARCH of 2025.
IRON MAIDEN have announced ‘RUN FOR YOUR LIVES’ WORLD TOUR DATES 2025/26!
IRON MAIDEN unleashed "SENJUTSU", 9/3/2021 via PARLOPHONE
FROM IRON MAIDEN:
“If you’re an Iron Maiden fan, you’re part of one family”
We’re excited to share the trailer for IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION, exclusively in cinemas from May 7.
Tickets on sale now!
Head to ironmaidenfilm.com for more information. Further screenings and markets to be confirmed.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada based death, grind, metal warriors
EGREGORE have posted the bands anticipated new release "IT ECHOES IN THE WILD", due to be unleashed 3/20/2026 via 20 BUCK SPIN.
EGREGORE have posted "EXFILTRATING THE TRIANGLE" , a track from
the bands anticipated debut release "THE WORD OF HIS LAW", unleashed 4/15/2022 via 20 BUCK SPIN.
FROM
EGREGORE
"Here
we find ourselves, among the Canadian miscreants Egregore whereupon
they return from whence the wind howls like a damned choir and the Earth
knows no master, to chart a broader sonic wilderness via ‘It Echoes In
The Wild’. And much as sea-rogues and freebooters sought fortune upon
blackened waters, so too does Egregore venture musically into diabolic
and ungoverned lands.
Presenting
something more expansive, elemental and untamed on ‘It Echoes In The
Wild’, the early occult Black Death Metal lunacy embraces atmospheric
breadth equally alongside primitive force to delve deep into not only
geographic wilds, but the psychological, esoteric and spiritual
hinterlands at the edges of complete madness. Dark invocations and
secret tongues draw forth echoes from forest and fen, cave and cliff,
tempting the temporally tethered to receive the curse, all the while
driven by a primal, unknowable sardonic menace.
Though
the voyage be perilous, to succumb to ‘It Echoes In The Wild’ is to
become ensconced in a lawless dominion of the soul in service of a
higher call. Mirroring nature’s unbridled forces and the hidden echoes
that dwell within, Egregore’s second album takes the band’s mystical
insanity and magickal perversion to the edge of the abyss and plunges
forward."
Bay area, California, U.S.A. thrash metal warriors EXODUS have posted a video for "PROMISE YOU THIS", a track from the bands anticipated new
release "GOLIATH", due to
be unleashed 3/20/2026 via NAPALM RECORDS.
EXODUS have posted "HE'S A WOMAN, SHE'S A MAN" (SCORPIONS COVER) , unleashed 4/22/2025.
EXODUS have announced vocalist STEVE "ZETRO" SOUZA has left the band as ROB DUKES is returning.
EXODUS, via SPOTIFY, are streaming a cover of the AC/DC classic "BEATING AROUND THE BUSH" , unleashed 11/1/2024.
EXODUS,
via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new live release
"BRITISH DISASTER: THE BATTLE OF '89-LIVE AT THE ASTORIA", unleashed
5/31/2024 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
EXODUS have inked a record deal with NAPALM RECORDS.
EXODUS unleashed "PERSONA NON GRATA", 11/19/2021 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
ITP V.023 REVIEW: EXODUS: "PERSONA NON GRATA
https://spak-individualthoughtpatterns.blogspot.com/2021/12/itp-v021-review-exodus-persona-non-grata.html
FROM EXODUS:
Our new single PROMISE YOU THIS is out now! The new record GOLIATH is out Friday!
12th Studio Album, Goliath, Out March 20, 2026, via Napalm Records
EXODUS on “Promise You This”:
‘’Promise You This’’ is one of our favorite songs on the new record, it’s just heavy as fuck but rocks just as hard. The song was inspired by some of the life lessons learned from my father and how long it took me to really listen.’’
Even over 40 years after their debut, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity and continue to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition. The band's highly anticipated 12th studio album is their most multifaceted offering so far, featuring several epic collaborations and marking the return of Rob Dukes as lead vocalist. Secure your copy of Goliath now and check out the music video for the title track!
After more than eight years as the drummer for Exhorder, Sasha Horn has decided to step away for the time being from the daily rock lifestyle to focus on his personal life. This decision does not impact our touring plans in any way, as we have been fortunate enough to secure the help of God Forbid legend, Corey Pierce. Corey will join us on the Tour of Unsound Minds this coming month, so we are in good hands! We are excited to jam with Corey, and to bring our live show back to the eastern states for the first time in 2026.
Sasha has this to say to everyone:
“After eight and a half years, two albums, and countless touring cycles, it is time for me to permanently step away from my position at Exhorder. All things have come to that split in the path. Best wishes to the guys moving forward. As for myself, I am in search of more time with family, continuing education, and a focus on my own personal creative endeavors. So much
love to all of my fans, you mean the world to me. I shall see you again when I'm back out in it.
This is not a farewell, this is a time-out.”
As we have finally completed a two year touring cycle of Defectum Omnium, our canvas is clear and we are excited about following up with our fifth album’s writing process. The search for a permanent drummer is under way.
All of our best to Sasha in his journey. We thank him for the time, contributions, and sacrifices he made alongside us for all of these years. Best of luck and nothing but love from us moving forward.
San Francisco, California
thrash metal veterans 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.
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ITP RATING SYSTEM FOR EXTREME METAL CD REVIEWS:
A feature entitled ITP BLAST BACK REVIEWS: A RE RATE of reviews (that year) to see if I over or under rated certain releases. Just the rating, and there's no guarantee that all ratings will change. All ITP REVIEWS are on a BELL CURVE in comparison to previous (band/artist) releases and whatever else is released that year in said genre.
ITP EXTREME METAL RELEASE REVIEW RATING SYSTEM:
***** (5 stars)=Awesome, a classic, timeless, unholy
**** 1/2 (4 and half stars)=amazing, perhaps this bands best
**** (4 stars)=very good, well worth the purchase
*** 1/2 (3 1/2 stars)=Good, standard fare, for fans and not new converts
*** (3 stars)=Good, but flawed, no progression here
** 1/2 (2 1/2 stars)=Bordering on mediocrity, band is overrated
** (two stars)=somewhere between mediocre and SUKETH
* 1/2 (1 1/2 stars)= SUKETH (this release SUCKS)
* (one star)=Awful, this CD can only be used as a beer coaster or a Frisbee.
? (No stars)=this band and release blow goats.
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I don't like people whom don't respect the metal genres, or ME following me on or offline, stalking or menacing me, any obsessions, or neighbors looking to fight, or make a delusional conspiracy theory out of nothing, so I will take legal action to define a boundary with posers and bullies. These bullies are NOT allowed at our or any metal shows.
NEW POLICY REGARDING ITP V.018 VS. SYNDICATES: RSS FEED BY PERMISSION ONLY. FEEDS/syndicates are a pain to manage, and can be claimed and controlled by someone other than the blogs primary author. ITP V.015 new policy does NOT allow FEEDS without permission and consent from ITP's author.Consent means sign up for said syndicate, chances are, ITP V.013 was taken without CONSENT, and not without express written consent.
ITP does NOT endorse sexism, fascism, racism homophobia nor porn NONE of that, and ITP is NOT responsible for any statements or actions via readers, artists or bands, separating the artists and musicians from ITP V.018's author.
All videos and music featured on ITP come straight from the labels and bands official YOU TUBE, VIMEO, SOUNDCLOUD and BANDCAMP accounts (I hope they go viral), under fair use, all rights reserved to the artists and labels, courtesy of the bands and labels.
ITP V.20/21's author writes alone, and always has. ITP V.020/21s TEXT is CREATIVE COMMONS (and copy written) as ITP V.020/21 is a media partner for the music/metal industry and under fair use promoting music.
ITP REVIEWS are independent of record labels and others, record labels nor anyone can not censor ITP reviews, making a distinction between Public Relations, advertising as reviews are independent via ITP and have to be independent of record labels..
Censorship regarding issues of denial will NOT be tolerated from anyone nor individuals, sites, as they will be legally liable for slander and defamation of character in a lawsuit.
ITP is NOT associated with DEATH (Although I'm a fan) ITP V.020 is NOT a DEATH fan site, as ITP V.021 is a extreme metal news portal/blog for and about extreme metal.
ITP RESERVES SOME RIGHTS AS IN "FAIR USE" IN THE CONTEXT OF MUSIC, METAL and ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTION AND REVIEWS.
SOME RIGHTS RESERVED WITHOUT PREJUDICE Protect Yourself
BTW, ITP was EDITED in FULL (the entire journal in 2013 (Years ago-ITP looks and reads different huh?.
BTW, ITP TEXT is CREATIVE COMMONS and you might look silly as I have bit of black list in the music industry and beyond.
A couple of issues I would like to address:
ITP DOES NOT like PSYCHOTIC people following ITP, you're under arrest, I will sue you.
ITP does not promote local and regional artists/bands and music venues whom have screwed me over, don't reciprocate or bands, labels, venues I don't like.
It is NOT ITP's responsibility for promoting your venue, club or crap band or show, DIY and promote your self, If I don't promote you or your band are awful, the music is awful.
ITP only promotes what SHE likes, go play in your own sandbox.
I don't promote local or regional bands or/and venues just because they are local, nor do I ignore bands and venues from out of state and out of the U.S. .
ITP does not promote main stream music nor mall core..Only extreme metal..
There are a couple of labels that are blacklisted, one that is national socialist.
A few bands are blacklisted from ITP, and one or two venues.
Obviously is someone gets in fight over ITP there will be consequences, NOT YOURS, ITP owns her own copy right.
ITP is not a request journal, it is an extreme metal source for extreme metal news, no hipsters, ITP is my journal.
ITP, while a media partner for most labels,does not write for nor work for record labels and is independent of record labels. ITP is not owned by a record label.
BTW, regarding monetize for adverts, ITP does not normally do adverts and has not committed to monetize, although I'll look into it, depending on timing and circumstances.
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal and welcome to ITP \m/
-l-
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To enjoy ITP, you MUST have a BANDCAMP, YOU TUBE or/and SPOTIFY account to headbang.
BTW, I almost forgot to mention, ITP is visible via BLOGSPOT, target FACEBOOK. So add ITP is under said bloggers given name on FACEBOOK. Not all ITP V.018 posts show up on the main feed nor get passed my timeline (isn't that the truth on FB, only 15% of posts end up in the main feed passed your timeline). Just switch your setting to "SEE FIRST" under ITP editors given name, and you'll see ITP V..024 BLOGSPOT posts.
..Or/and join ITP syndicates.
ITP EST and BRUTALIZING THE WORLD SINCE 2004 first on AOL (ya probably noticed ITP V.08, V.09, and V.010 ect. since 2008, ITP ON BLOGSPOT since 2008.):
ITP V.024 REVIEWS: 2024-:
7/7/2024--MY DYING BRIDE: "A MORTAL BINDING"
ITP EXTREME METAL NEWS FEATURES:
NOTES FROM THE EXTREME METAL UNDERGROUND (DEATH,GRIND, THRASH METAL NEWS), HUMANITY IS DOOMED (FUNERAL DOOM, DEATH/DOOM, SLUDGE, BLACKENED DOOM, AVANT), BLACK METAL NEWS (DEPRESSIVE, WAR, BLACKENED THRASH, AMBIENT)
SPRING 2024 (T.B.A.)
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-
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