Monat: Mai 2026

Finnish doom-death force MARIANAS REST have released a new lyric video for „Rat In The Wall“, featuring guest vocals by Okko Solanterä of HORIZON IGNITED. The track is taken from their fifth studio album „The Bereaved“, which debuted at number three on Finland’s physical album charts upon its January release via Noble Demon.

CRIMSON GLORY have released a 24-bit hi-res audio version of their comeback album ‚Chasing The Hydra‘ on Bandcamp, marking the band’s first new record in over 26 years. The album is already drawing widespread critical acclaim and is currently charting at number three on Sentinel Daily’s Top 30 Album Chart.

UK doom metal heavyweights GODTHRYMM have released ‚Jewels‘, the latest single and accompanying video from their forthcoming third album ‚Projections‘. The record is set for release on May 29 via Profound Lore Records, completing a trilogy that began with their 2020 debut ‚Reflections‘.

Belgian modern metal act AEVERIS have released their second single ‚And Then There Were None‘, accompanied by a visualizer video. The track serves as a preview of their upcoming album ‚Imminence (Act II – Revelations)‘, set for release on May 23rd. Crushing riffs, haunting melodies and raw emotional depth define this cinematic new offering.

GREEN LUNG have announced an extensive UK and European tour for December 2026, dubbed the Dance to the Grave Tour MMXXVI. The run features special guests HIGH ON FIRE and support act GNOME, spanning 15 dates across Belgium, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, France, Ireland, and the UK. The announcement follows the reveal of their long-awaited fourth studio album, Necropolitan, due September 11th, 2026.

Italian modern rock outfit THE ROCK ALCHEMIST have released a live performance video for their track ‚Limitless‘, taken from their 2024 album ‚Lead, Love and Gold‘ on Lion Music. Recorded on February 28, 2026, at Magazzini Musicali Merula, the video showcases the band’s commitment to authentic, unprocessed live sound.

METALLICA has partnered with Red Cross organisations across Europe to bring their #BleedingMe blood drive campaign to the European leg of the M72 World Tour. Drives are now active in Frankfurt, Zurich, and Berlin, with Budapest set to follow in June.

Aggro-tech legends COMBICHRIST are heading back to European stages in December 2026 with their exclusive oldschool set headliner tour ELECTRO COMBICHRISTMAS. The 15-date run spans Spain, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Greece, Germany, Finland and Norway. Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 21st at 10 AM CEST.

New York heavy metal titans ANTHRAX have announced their long-awaited 12th studio album ‚Cursum Perficio‘, set for release on September 18th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records and Megaforce Records. The announcement comes alongside the release of the first single and video, ‚It’s For The Kids‘, a ferocious thrash ripper that signals a triumphant return for the multi-GRAMMY-nominated quintet.

Vancouver folk-extreme metal outfit ATAVISTIA have released their most folk-inspired full-length to date, ‚Old Gods Awaken‘, via Blood Blast Distribution. The album arrives alongside a lyric video for the track ‚Ride The White Storm‘, offering a taste of the band’s signature orchestral ferocity.