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Bahrain-based atmospheric death metal entity ZVINDIYAR has released ‚Shadhavar,‘ the final single before their six-track debut, ‚Six Rites.‘ Rooted in Persian and Arabic mythology, the project blends death metal aggression with cinematic ambient textures. The full release arrives worldwide on September 3, 2026.

END OF GREEN are back with a vengeance. Nine years after ‚Void Estate‘, the Stuttgart-born dark rock outfit have unveiled their new single ‚Ashes & Gold‘ alongside the announcement of their tenth studio album, set for release on December 4, 2026 via Reaper Entertainment.

Swiss ethereal metal outfit ILLUMISHADE have released their second new single ‚Heatwave‘, featuring a scorching guest performance from Adrienne Cowan of SEVEN SPIRES. The track marks a bold genre departure built on dark electronic verses, diabolical pitch-bent riffs, and a collision of two powerhouse vocalists. ‚Heatwave‘ is out now on all streaming platforms, accompanied by a music video.

Detroit metalcore legends WALLS OF JERICHO are back with a vengeance, announcing their first studio album in a decade. ‚System Error: Humanity‘ will be released on November 13, 2026 via Napalm Records, accompanied by the explosive lead single and official music video ‚The Ascent‘.

SCHANDMAUL have unveiled their new single ‚An beiden Enden‘, accompanied by an official music video. The track serves as the third preview of their forthcoming studio album ‚Sternensegler‘, set for release on 11 September 2026 via Napalm Records, marking the band’s first record with new vocalist Till Herence.

LEPER COLONY have dropped their first advance track ‚These Blades‘, taken from their forthcoming third full-length ‚Back to Primal Sludge‘. The international death metal trio’s new album is set for release on October 9, 2026, via Testimony Records.

Bay Area thrash veterans HEATHEN have released an official cover of IRON MAIDEN’s classic track „The Prisoner“ as a tribute to the British heavy metal icons‘ 50th anniversary. The release is accompanied by a full official music video and features custom artwork by Dan Goldsworthy. The band will also embark on an extensive North American tour in summer 2026.

New York-based guitarist MICKEY LYXX has unveiled ‚Caporetto‘, a cinematic power metal single inspired by one of World War I’s most devastating battles. The track features former Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist Jill Gioia and drummer Steve MacQueen, combining orchestral arrangements with heavy metal intensity. Fans of SABATON, NIGHTWISH and KAMELOT will find much to appreciate in this epic historical narrative.

Finnish violinist and ethnomusicologist TUOMAS ROUNAKARI has unveiled the official video for ‚Bear Awakening – First Morning‘, released to mark the traditional Day of the Bear and the natural midpoint of Midsummer. Filmed at an ancient ritual ground in Finland, the video captures the animist spirit at the heart of his solo work.