Following visa complications for the Italian band Fulci, Spirit Adrift has officially joined the 13th Decibel Magazine Tour starting today in Worcester, MA. Frontman Nate Garrett describes this as a "farewell tour" for the band, supporting their final album, Infinite Illumination.
German metal legends Accept have revealed "Teutonic Titans 1976–2026" to celebrate 50 years. The album features re-recordings of 19 classics with a massive guest list including Rob Halford, Kirk Hammett, and Tobias Forge. It arrives September 4 via Napalm Records.
Dave Mustaine and Megadeth have officially kicked off their projected three-to-five-year farewell tour in Lima, Peru. The setlist features a career-spanning selection of thrash hits as the band prepares to say a final goodbye to the stage over the next few years.
Melbourne’s Amyl And The Sniffers claimed three major honours at the 2026 APRA Music Awards, including Song of the Year for "Jerkin'". The band was recognized as a leading force in modern rock and punk during the centenary celebration in Sydney.
The 2026 inductees have been announced, finally including heavy metal titans Iron Maiden. The induction comes as the band continues their massive "Run for Your Lives World Tour," which is scheduled to conclude later this year.
In a shock move for the prog-metal world, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have announced their first show in eleven years. The tour, titled "Fifty Something," kicks off June 7 at the Kia Forum, marking a highly anticipated return to the stage.
The Philly edition of Decibel's signature fest has released ticket links and a full lineup for the May 2-3 event. Highlighting "Summer of Live," the roster includes special sets from Municipal Waste, Cro-Mags, Cryptopsy, and the return of Power Trip.
Death metal frontrunners Undeath have officially joined the Relapse Records roster. The band is already in the studio recording their third full-length LP, which promises to expand on the cavernous sound of their previous releases.
Black metal progenitors Venom have released an exclusive full-length version of "Nevermore" as a flexi disc for Decibel subscribers. This marks the first official flexi release from the legendary trio, with only a limited number of copies available.
Swedish melodic death pioneers At the Gates have released their latest studio effort, "The Ghost of a Future Dead." The album is being praised for its return to the haunting, high-energy aggression that defined the "Slaughter of the Soul" era.
Newcomers Lividus have made waves in the underground with their debut album "Scarabaeus." Drawing comparisons to Hammers of Misfortune, the band blends progressive structures with traditional heavy metal foundations.
German black metal outfit Evil Warriors have released their self-titled album via Into Endless Chaos. The record is hailed as a masterclass in the Scandinavian style, featuring long-form tremolo riffs and intense hostility reminiscent of the early 90s.
Emerging duo sace6 has released their debut full-length "Brutalist." The record is described as a sharp collision of pop melody and metal abrasion, creating a raw and stylish sonic identity that explores themes of longing and destruction.
After years of silence, the enigmatic Crimson Glory has returned with "Chasing the Hydra." The album sees the band revisiting their signature progressive power metal sound with a new level of atmospheric production.
Metalcore stalwarts Wage War have dropped a new EP titled "It Calls Me by Name." The release showcases the band's continued evolution toward heavier, more industrial-influenced soundscapes while maintaining their trademark melodic hooks.
Original members Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, and Gil Moore have kicked off their first major Triumph tour in nearly four decades. The tour began in Orlando and will take the Canadian hard rock legends across North America this summer.
The "Celebrating Life Through Death" farewell tour remains in full swing as Sepultura travels across Europe and South America. The band has also released a new EP, "The Cloud of Unknowing," as a companion to this final chapter.
Shoegaze/heavy-indie act Downward has joined Pure Noise Records. To celebrate, the band is re-releasing their album "Downward II" in a deluxe physical format, featuring two brand new songs: "Get Some" and "Drawl."
Tilburg’s Roadburn Festival has announced its core 2026 lineup for April 16-19. Known for an underground ethos and big-league production, this year’s event features the "Bird Experience" and Lili Refrain among dozens of scene-defining artists.
The Southbank Centre’s Multitudes festival recently featured "Forged in Sound," a mashup of heavy metal and classical music. Mr Lordi joined the Philharmonia Orchestra for symphonic arrangements of Suzi Quatro and Metallica hits.
Baltimore black metallers Nixil and Portland’s Drouth have teamed up for a collaborative split titled "Toward Dead Temples." The release features a grim exploration of black and death metal, showcasing the best of the current US underground.
With their new release "In the Land of Pre-Human Kings," Iron Firmament explores the "Cascadian alchemy" of black metal. The album has been noted for its lo-fi production and sprawling, atmospheric compositions.
Supergroup Master’s Ashes, featuring veterans of the sludge and thrash scenes, has released "How the Mighty Have Fallen." The record is a chaotic blend of off-kilter hardcore and heavy sludge, released via Time to Kill Records.
Relapse Records artists Poison Ruïn continue to push boundaries with their latest, "Hymns from the Hills." The band’s unique intersection of post-punk attitude and classic heavy metal imagery remains a standout in the 2026 release calendar.
The indigenous black metal project Blackbraid has returned with a new EP. "Nocturnal Womb" continues the atmospheric and aggressive storytelling that made the project a global phenomenon in the extreme metal scene.
Power metal’s most eccentric storytellers, Victorius, are back with "World War Dinosaur." The album continues their saga of space ninjas and prehistoric beasts, delivered with high-speed riffs and anthemic choruses.
Virtuoso guitarist Gus G (ex-Ozzy Osbourne) has released his latest solo album, "Steel Burner." The record is a shred-heavy tribute to traditional heavy metal, featuring a variety of guest vocalists and high-octane instrumental tracks.
Symphonic black metal titans Dimmu Borgir have announced their upcoming album "Grand Serpent Rising" for a May 22 release. The record marks a return to their most grandiose orchestral arrangements, supported by a European tour.
The ever-prolific Devin Townsend has announced his next project, "The Moth," arriving May 29. Described as one of his most ambitious conceptual works to date, the album is expected to feature a blend of heavy metal and operatic elements.
Symphonic black metal veterans Hecate Enthroned have announced "The Corpse of a Titan, a Lament Long Buried." The album promises a return to the dark, melancholic atmospheres that defined their early career in the UK scene.
Norwegian "black 'n' roll" outfit Vreid has released "The Skies Turn Black" to commemorate two decades of the band. The record blends their trademark groove with freezing black metal riffs, honoring their heritage from the Sognametal scene.
The masters of epic heavy metal, Eternal Champion, have dropped a surprise EP. "Friend of War" features two new tracks that continue their tradition of sword-and-sorcery themes and crushing, mid-tempo riffs.
US metal veterans Metal Church have released their latest studio album, "Dead to Rights." The record is being hailed as a strong continuation of their legacy, featuring soaring vocals and the classic West Coast thrash-meets-power-metal sound.