German black metal wunderkind The Ruins of Beverast announced a fresh full-length due at a yet TBA date before the end of the year.
They shared that the title is Tempelschlaf, as well as the cover art and full tracklist, promising “further details and samples to follow in good time.”
Canadian metal band Kittie is releasing an EP on September 19 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough album Spit. Titled Spit XXV, the EP will consist of four songs off the original album re-recorded with the band's current lineup. The new record is promoted by its title track, released as a single on August 20th.
Tracklist:
1. Spit XXV
2. Do You Think I'm a Whore? XXV
3. Brackish XXV
4. Charlotte XXV
According to The Guardian, Andy Summers and Stewart Copland have filed a law suit at the High Court of London, against Sting aka Gordon Matthew Sumner.
Summers and Copland claim royalty stakes for the massive hit "Every Breath You Take", as well as compensation for their writing contributions in the band.
A spokesperson for Sting stated that the spirit of this legal motion is immaterial to a portion of its letter, without giving more details.
Norwegian prog band Gazpacho to release a new album titled Magic 8-Ball on October 31. This will be their first new album in 5 years. The new single "8-ball" is streaming now.
They posted the following statement on facebook.
"Our new album - ‘Magic 8-Ball’ is going to be released on 31st October through Kscope on CD, digitally, LP and as a limited LP on gorgeous sparkle vinyl. You can pre-order your copy directly from our official store https://gazpachoworld.com/ or https://gazpacho.lnk.to/magic_8_ball
The title, Magic 8-Ball, ties into the idea of randomness and inevitability. Shaking something for answers you already suspect and repeating the cycle over and over. The idea of infinity is central. These stories repeat throughout the album. Different forms, same patterns always finding a way back. ...more
Jürgen Bartsch, the bassist and chief songwriter for extreme metal band Bethlehem, has passed away from an undisclosed illness. The news was shared on social media by current Bethlehem singer Yvonne “Onielar” Wilczynska.
While the band's sound has evolved over the years and their 10 albums, their early work is seen as a pioneering force in Depressive/Suicidal Black Metal (DSBM).
German death metallers Stillbirth have unleashed their new single, “Sacrificial Slaughter,” taken from their upcoming full-length album Survival Protocol, set for release on October 31st.
Following their previous single “Baptized in Blood,” Stillbirth showcase a seemingly new direction, one that leans more toward a focused and refined death metal approach, in contrast to the all-out, balls-to-the-wall slam/deathcore assault of their previous albums.
California deathcore outfit Spite have returned with their new single, “Lights Out,” the first offering from their upcoming album New World Killer, out October 31st.
Note: Spite hinted on August 25 via their social media that something would be released on August 27. The video was published that day about 3 to 4 hours after the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. While the video’s themes may seem unsettling, all evidence points to an unfortunate coincidence with no connection to the incident. Such releases are typically scheduled well in advance, making any malice behind the timing unlikely.
Progressive maestros Cardiacs have released the second single from their upcoming final album LSD.
"Downup" follows on from "Woodeneye" in a style more reminiscent of the material heard on 1992's Heaven Born and Ever Bright, and again features lead vocals from Mike Vennart.
Listening parties with live acts supporting will be taking place across the UK on 14 September, before LSD's global release on 19 September.
3 years after their last effort Totem and a period that saw Max Cavalera revisit his earliest material with Cavalera Conspiracy, Soulfly have released details of their 13th album Chama, due out 24 October 2025 via Nuclear Blast.
To coincide with the album's announcement, the band have released the first single, "Storm the Gates". Notably, the song returns to the nu/groove metal sound of their first 4 albums, albeit with a greater thrash influence than the aforementioned efforts. The album was again produced by Arthur Rizk and is the first since 2018's Ritual not to feature bassist Mike Leon. It is not yet known if touring guitarist Mike DeLeon and bassist Chase Bryant performed on the album.
Chama track list:
1. Indigenous Inquisition
2. Storm the Gates
3. Nihilist (feat. Todd Jones of Nails)
4. No Pain = No Power (feat. Dino Cazares of Fear Factory, Ben Cook & Gabriel Franco)
5. Ghenna (feat. Micha ...more
It has been sixteen long years since Mudvayne have released any new music. The band went on hiatus in 2010, eventually reforming in 2021. Since then, the band have toured extensively but haven't released any new music, despite fervent outcry from their fans. Finally, the band have dropped a new song titled "Hurt People Hurt People", hinting at more new music coming in the near future.
British metal band Cradle of Filth have fired Marek “Ashok” Smerda, days after his keyboardist/vocalist wife, Zoe Federoff, quit the band mid-tour. His firing also comes after he announced he would quit the band after their Latin/South American tour concluded.
Federoff cited years of unprofessional, abusive, and manipulative behavior, along with exploitative low pay, as her reasons for leaving. Smerda cited similar reasons, as well as the existence of a CoF/Ed Sheeran collaboration song as the impetus for his desire to leave. Smerda is also demanding all his contributions to the band’s upcoming album, as well as the Ed Sheeran collab, to be trashed.
Dani Filth, frontman of the band, has accused Smerda of defaming the band by telling fans the tour would be cancelled, while also apologizing to fans for the inferior performance the band will give until they find a replacement guitarist. Federoff was replaced immediately by a crew member who doubled as ...more
New York-based blackened deathcore band Moonwaves have released their latest single “A Sign of Virtue”. The single musically and thematically builds on the band’s hardcore and metalcore roots while integrating new symphonic elements into their sound.
"The song tackles the concepts of morality, purpose, and the subject of change along with how it intertwines with the meaning and definition of what truly is a legacy," says vocalist Steve May, who joined the band along with guitarist Brian Blanco following the departure of Moonwaves' previous vocalist and guitarist.
Follow Moonwaves:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonwavesny
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bYLqH8v59UpZGsA4CDdyg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/moonwaves/1649124568
YouTube: https://www.youtube ...more
Swedish melodic black metal legends Sacramentum have announced the passing of lead vocalist and guitarist Nisse Karlén at age 50 due to suicide through a statement on their Facebook page.
With deep sorrow, we share the heartbreaking news that our dear friend, band member, and one of the founders of Sacramentum, Nisse Karlén, has passed away. He chose to leave this world due to struggles with mental health.
At this time, we kindly ask for privacy for his family, friends, and bandmates as we come to terms with this loss.
Thank you for everything, Nisse. You will always be with us.
Suicide is never to be glorified.
If you or somebody else is having suicidal thoughts, please call a suicide crisis hotline. You are not alone.
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Europe: 116 123
German post/atmoblack leaders Der Weg Einer Freiheit have released a second new single from their upcoming sixth album INNERN.
The new single - 'Marter' - is a different flavor than previous single 'Eos'. Where Eos is short(er), sweet, and focused on dissonant guitar interplay and a focused aggression, the new single sees them back in somewhat comfortable territory with a longer, more proggy approach to their tried and true black metal sound, but with a renewed integration of industrial-esque elements.
Former guitarist and founding member of the Atlanta metal band Mastodon, Brent Hinds, was killed in a motorcycle accident last night, as confirmed by local news site Atlanta News First and the Fulton County coroner. The other driver involved in the accident failed to yield while turning at an intersection. Hinds was 51.
Earlier this year, Brent Hinds exited Mastodon in a seemingly acrimonious split and continued on with his project Fiend Without a Face. The band had yet to find a permanent guitarist at the time of Brent's passing, but commented on the news:
"We are in a state of unfathomable sadness and grief... last night Brent Hinds passed away as a result of a tragic accident. We are heartbroken, shocked, and still trying to process the loss of this creative force with whom we've shared so many triumphs, milestones, and the creation of music that has touched the hearts of so many. Our hearts are with Brent's family, friends, and fans. At this time ...more
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Rock band Framing Hanley has released "Poor lil' Me" as the second single from their upcoming EP "Flowers". The EP's tracklist has been published on the band's Instagram profile a while ago but the release date remains unknown. In the interview for Metal Insider, band's frontman Kenneth Nixon stated that the initial plan was to have physical copies available at The Flowers Tour exclusively and later release the album digitally. However, the tour ended in spring and there's still no information about the release anywhere. The single's premiere was delayed as well, as initially it was supposed to drop on August 1st.
Flowers EP tracklist:
1. Lost My Smile
2. I Am the Reckoning
3. Mean It (Photographs & Gasoline Pt. 2)
4. Poor lil' Me
5. Sweet Tooth (Lovely)
Hailing from Boston MA, alternative/heavy rock outfit Miltown has disclosed two new songs at the official Bandcamp location of Man Alive Records.
Titled "Cleverer" and "Unraveling", both cuts are part of the band's upcoming debut album Tales of Never Letting Go, due out on September 5.
Miltown had recorded the material in the late '90s, but they disbanded right before mixing. The master tapes had been shelved in some South California warehouse hitherto.
You can listen to both singles, right below:
https://manaliverecords.bandcamp.com/album/tales-of-never-letting-go
Swedish melodeath legends At the Gates have announced that singer Tomas Lindberg is suffering from cancer.
According to the recent announcement, Lindberg has been suffering from adenoid cystic carcinoma, a form of mouth cancer, since December 2023, causing the band to cancel all their upcoming shows and go almost entirely radio-silent. He experienced a setback in early May, which, according to Lindberg, is another tumor inaccessible through surgery or radiation therapy.
Both the band and Lindberg have issued statements:
"We want to take a moment to update you on what’s been happening with At the Gates, and to do so, we need to take you back about a year and a half.
Below, you’ll find a message from Tomas, written this past March 2025, where he reflects on the past 15 months and the reasons for the radio silence. However, in early May, Tomas experienced a health setback. Since then, he has been hospitalised and has bee ...more
A few days after the August 10 alignment of planets Mercury, Venus, Zeus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, visible at dawn along the east-to-south horizon, Swiss tech thrash veterans Coroner uploaded a video for a brand new song at their official YouTube channel.
Titled "Renewal", the track is part of the band's upcoming album Dissonance Theory, due out on October 17 through Century Media records.
In a social media post issued on Thursday, Megadeth shared that their next studio album "will be the last" and that a "global farewell tour" will come in the new year.
The message comes in a one minute video full of Megadeth's trademark "news coverage of the end times" style and is heavily produced by AI. It also features voiceover from Vic Rattlehead in a striking white suit.
You can watch the message in its brief entirety here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AmUfy5WwQ/
Fuchsia Fest recently announced the full lineup and dates for their fifth year. The music and art fest focuses on rock, emo, hardcore, and shoegaze, featuring regional and local bands and local artists. Fuchsia Fest will be held at Stage 2, Evansville, IN on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Single day and two-day passes are available now: https://fuchsia.bigcartel.com/product/fuchsia-fest-2025
Day One lineup:
Prevention
What Counts
Self Interest
Pucker Up
Struck
Grow Blind
High Strung
Dark Deal
Mr Alan
Spun Out
Art shown by Graden Herrell, McClain Britt-Nellis, Terry Stuckey, and NM Ceramics
Day Two lineup:
House & Home
I Hate It Too
Sign Language
Public Opinion
The Sewing Club
97 Flood
A Modest Proposal
Shatterhand
Early Mourning
Truck
Stella
Together In Du ...more
UK sludge/post-metal outfit Conjurer have unleashed a crushing new single titled “Hang Them In Your Head”. The song arrives with an official music video, marking the band’s latest offering since their 2022 album Páthos.
The track appears as the seventh cut on the upcoming album Unself, which is available to preorder now and scheduled to be released on October 24th through Nuclear Blast Records.
