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French progressive rock multi-instrumentalist FRANCK CARDUCCI has released his seventh studio album ‚Sheeple‘ and is set to embark on an extensive European tour alongside THE FANTASTIC SQUAD. The new record draws on influences from classic rock legends while delivering a sharp, theatrically charged commentary on modern self-righteousness.

Polish death metal outfit HEGONY have returned with their new EP ‚Deviations‘, a four-track release steeped in the raw, unpolished aesthetics of early 1990s death metal. Recorded, mixed, and mastered entirely in the band’s private studio, the record channels obsession, decay, and pulsating aggression into an unsettling and immersive listening experience.

FATAL ARRIVAL are set to release their new album ‚The Venom Gate‘ on May 29, 2026, via Power Blast Records. The record marks a darker, more aggressive chapter for the band, delivering a relentless Black Heavy Metal epic that confronts inner demons, world-weariness and the struggle for self-discovery.

Faroese artist EIVØR has released her haunting new single ‚Healer‘, marking her first new music since the 2024 album ENN. Alongside the release, she has announced an extensive North American tour in October and November 2026, followed by a European headline run in spring 2027.

Finnish modern groove metal outfit GODSIZE ERROR has unveiled their second single, ‚Where Hope Fails‘, ahead of their highly anticipated debut album. The track continues the band’s signature blend of heavy riffs and atmospheric depth, produced once again by TEEMU LIEKKALA.

Finnish one-man melodic death/folk metal project WOODEN SHADOW has unveiled its new five-track EP ‚Age of Tree‘, released via Inverse Records on April 29th, 2026. The release marks another solo effort from Jeremia Ponto, who handles all instrumentation, vocals, and songwriting entirely on his own.

Chicago death metal force DITHEIST are set to unleash their long-awaited sophomore album ‚Cosmic Liar‘ on June 6, marking their first full-length release in nearly ten years. The record promises a relentless assault of precision riffing, feral intensity, and abyssal atmosphere. Two singles are already available, offering a first taste of what the band describes as their most vicious work to date.

KERRY KING is expanding his acclaimed debut solo album with an Extended Deluxe Edition of ‚From Hell I Rise‘, set for release on June 19, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The new edition features five previously unheard demos complete with scratch vocals by King himself, alongside new artwork by James Bousema and additional photos.

German heavy metal titans ACCEPT mark half a century of metal with ‚Teutonic Titans 1976-2026‘, an ambitious all-star record featuring 50 guest musicians across 19 reimagined classics. Due September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records, the album unites the who’s who of heavy metal in tribute to one of the genre’s most enduring forces. From Rob Halford to Kirk Hammett, the roster of contributors cements ACCEPT’s legendary status on the world stage.

French heavy metal force SINS OF SHADOWS have unveiled „The Void,“ the second single and opening track from their forthcoming third album. The track arrives alongside a lyric video and previews the band’s sharpest, most dynamic record to date. „The Last Frontier“ is set for release on May 5.