Monat: Mai 2026

Polish metal outfit LYRRE have released their second full-length album, ‚Nothing Is Promised‘, on May 7th, 2026. The record marks a darker, blackgaze-inspired evolution of the band’s signature hurdy-gurdy-driven sound. Preceded by three well-received singles, the album has already drawn attention from outlets including Metal Hammer UK.

German modern metal rising force DOMINUM have unveiled their second single „Doctor Doctor“, taken from their forthcoming album „Night is Calling“, set for release on July 3, 2026 via Napalm Records. The track arrives alongside an official music video and a sweeping European headline tour announcement for autumn 2026.

German rock outfit RAUHBEIN have released „Mein Kaff“, the second single from their forthcoming album „Rebellen & Helden“, due July 3, 2026 via Perception – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. The track marks another bold statement from a band that has steadily climbed the German album charts with each successive release.

German death metal veterans FLESHCRAWL have unveiled their new single and music video „Embers Of Wrath“, offering a melodic yet crushing preview of their forthcoming tenth studio album. Titled Epitome of Carnage, the record is set for release on June 12, 2026, via Distortion Music Group, powered by Reigning Phoenix Music.

DRAGONFORCE have announced Alissa White-Gluz as their new vocalist, marking a bold new chapter for the extreme power metal pioneers. The announcement coincides with the 20th anniversary of the landmark album Inhuman Rampage and its iconic single ‚Through the Fire and Flames‘. A new studio album is currently in the works, with extensive tour plans to follow.

Swedish gothic doom titans DRACONIAN have unveiled ‚Anima‘, the third and final single from their forthcoming album ‚In Somnolent Ruin‘, due May 8, 2026 via Napalm Records. The track features Swedish artist Daniel Änghede and explores the duality of the human soul through a hauntingly atmospheric lens.

Belgian four-piece DIVA DUKE make their debut with ‚Again‘, released May 18, 2026 via Catfight Entertainment. Driven by raw garage rock energy and punk’n’roll urgency, the band channels influences ranging from Queens of the Stone Age to Motörhead into a sound that is entirely their own.

DIE TOTEN HOSEN have unveiled their new single ‚Schlechte Nachbarn‘, the latest preview of their upcoming studio album ‚Trink aus, wir müssen gehen!‘, due May 29, 2026. The release comes as the band announces that their entire 2026 open-air tour is now sold out, with 900,000 fans set to attend across the summer.

FANGSLINGER, the self-proclaimed purveyors of ‚Undead Redneck Rock ‚N‘ Roll‘, have released their debut full-length album ‚Welcome to the Lost Souls Saloon‘. The 10-track record blends southern hard rock with gothic atmosphere and cinematic storytelling, arriving on 24th April 2026 across all major digital platforms and CD.