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Platinum-selling, Scranton, PA powerhouse MOTIONLESS IN WHITE have just announced their new album DECADES. It arrives July 17 via Roadrunner Records. Pre-order it HERE. 

Motionless In White are at home in the dark. For over 20 years, the quintet — Chris Motionless [vocals], Ricky Olson [guitar], Ryan Sitkowski [guitar], Vinny Mauro [drums], and Justin Morrow [bass] — have resided in their own shadowy corner of alternative music and culture. The group's uncanny alchemy of metal, hardcore, goth, industrial, and electronic has magnetically attracted an ardent audience, fueling a quiet rise out of the Rust Belt and into arenas as a headlining force of nature.  Their D.I.Y. work ethic drives the evolution of an immersive world where stunning visuals match the scope of the sound.

The collective come full circle on their seventh full-length offering Decades. For as much as it conjures their signature style, the LP sees them continue to confidently cut a path through uncharted territory, spreading a little darkness in their wake.

Today, the band has also dropped the lyric video for the ferocious new single "Playing God" (Featuring Corey Taylor).

"I can't believe how aggressive Corey sounds," Chris Motionless declares. "It's an observational commentary on toxic internet culture and the people who perpetuate it. The internet has gotten worse and worse to the point where only negativity, hatred, and lies are at the forefront of everything you see. It's very frustrating because I thought social media was supposed to be a mechanism to connect, but all it does is divide."

Decades feature several high-profile and eclectic guest appearances. In addition to Taylor, Sklyar Grey, and Dark Divine's Anthony Martinez also feature on the album. The band recorded Decades in Upstate New York and Los Angeles with co-producers Drew Fulk and Justin "JD" deBlieck and ultimately incorporated their past, present, and future sounds into one cohesive sound. This is Motionless at their very best.

"We were never afraid to take risks," observes Chris. "This band has not only lasted two decades, but we've also outlasted all of the obstacles we've faced. We're still grinding. No matter how far we expand the universe that is Motionless In White, we're going to preserve the heart, soul, and roots of where we came from. We are never going to abandon heartfelt, emotional, and heavy songs. We are never going to abandon what mattered to us the most when we started. We're finding new ways to emphasize those stories with exciting sounds and looks, but the vision is the same. It's always been this grand, dramatic, and theatrical entity. I'm proud we haven't gotten comfortable."

He finishes, "Decades is definitely heavier than some of our past albums. Our current world bred more aggressive energy, anger, and resistance."

Check out the new single HERE.

Minneapolis metalcore act Villain of the Story release a new reworked version of their album track "What Do You See In Me." Originally featured on the band's 2025 album Convergence: Two Minds In One, the new version is available now on all streaming platforms via Out Of Line Music.

The original "What Do You See In Me" is reimagined here through a decidedly heavier lens, trading in the source material's alt-metalcore polish for a rawer, scene-era deathcore edge. The tongue-in-cheek MySpace framing nods to the band's roots and the formative era that shaped the genre, while the rework itself delivers on the premise - brutal, low-tuned, and uncompromising.

The release is part of an ongoing series of alt-versions of tracks from Convergence: Two Minds In One, with the band revisiting and recontextualising material from the album across a range of different sonic approaches.

Stream "WDYSIM? (MySpace Deathcore Version)" HERE.

Australian Progressive Metal band Pyrefly released their debut album "Lost & Found" The release was recorded in the band's home studio and mixed/mastered by  Justin Gonzales "PAL Studios". 

Check out the album linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1Cs8VBrSpMuTJhnWNXmM8M

https://www.deezer.com/en/album/921310671

Pyrefly is an Australian metal band formed in 2016 by KJ Risk, Andrew Courtney, Katrina Tuffy, and Robbie Grey. After releasing the demo "Silver Tongue", the band paused following Katrina Tuffy’s tragic passing in 2018. Reformed in 2019 with Alanis “Sticks” Bentley and Trent “Treadly” Knights, Pyrefly returned stronger, supporting acts like Avatar and King Parrot, and performing at Sydney’s Good Things Festival alongside Korn and Mastodon. Hades Hellfire joined on guitar ahead of the band’s 2026 releases.

Chicago metal outfit REPENTANCE has announced their upcoming third full-length album Retaliate, set for release on July 17th, 2026 via Noble Demon. Alongside the announcement, the band has unleashed the record’s title track as the first single, offering an intense glimpse into what promises to be their most hard-hitting and focused release to date.

"'Retaliate' is a straight punch to the teeth. Coming out swinging", vocalist Adam Gilley comments about the track. "This song has that take no prisoners intensity and hooks. So tune in and turn that sh** up!!!!"

Stream the single HERE.

American Alternative/Progressive Metal band Orthogenesis released their new album "Close the Door". The release was recorded at "The Treehouse Studios"  in Denver, CO and mixed/mastered by Neal Evans.

Check out the new album linked below:

https://orthogenesis.bandcamp.com/album/close-the-door

https://open.spotify.com/album/4ILm6xJKKcg2bsOfCXfKcJ

Orthogenesis is a one-man alt/progressive metal project from Denver, Colorado, led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Neal Evans. Active since 2021, the project blends progressive heaviness with atmospheric and melodic elements inspired by bands like Opeth, Gojira, and Devin Townsend. Orthogenesis gained attention with the "Orthogenesis" EP and the album "Esoteric Annihilation", while the recent release "Close the Door" continues Evans’ evolving artistic vision and acclaimed production work within the metal scene.

American Atmospheric Extreme Metal band Conjurist released their new album "I Am the Earth". The release was recorded by Blake Bailey, and mixed/mastered by Robbie Bingham.

Check out the debut album linked below:

https://conjurist.bandcamp.com/album/i-am-the-earth

https://open.spotify.com/album/49y7EtDUtubQhXH3vpmiXg

Formed in Nashville by Blake Bailey, Conjurist is an atmospheric metal project fusing melodic death, post-black/blackgaze, doom, and hardcore. Exploring mysticism, mythology, and human emotion, the band pairs its dense sonic concept with striking arcane visuals, notably performing in ritualistic animal skull masks in their "Solace for the Shaman" music video. Conjurist reached a definitive milestone with the release of their 2026 debut album «I Am the Earth» showcasing a signature hybrid style of technical aggression and doom-laden melodies.

German Melodic Black/Death Metal band Emergenz released their debut album "Becoming None". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered by Andy Classen in "Stage One Studios".

Check out the album linked below:

https://emergenz.bandcamp.com/album/becoming-none

Emergenz is a German metal band formed in late 2024 from the remnants of Norron, Azgalor, and Heressiah. The lineup features Paul Burd (vocals), Markus Klein and André Reinhold (guitars), Philipp Jakob (drums), and Till Poot (bass). In 2025, they debuted live at Witchrites and began working with producer Andy Classen on their concept album Becoming None, exploring themes of identity, memory, and existential acceptance.

Eight years after the release of their critically acclaimed album Eonian, Norwegian symphonic black metal titans DIMMU BORGIR return with a towering new opus: Grand Serpent Rising. Set for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records, the album delivers thirteen punishing yet remarkably diverse tracks that reaffirm the band’s status as one of the most formidable forces in extreme music.

Shagrath comments: “I truly feel we’ve outdone ourselves musically on this album. It’s been a long and demanding process, but seeing how it all came together makes it incredibly rewarding. Grand Serpent Rising reflects every era of Dimmu Borgir - This album carries echoes of every chapter of Dimmu Borgir’s legacy - I believe our fans will recognize that, and find something within it that truly resonates.”

Even the sheer weight of the album title speaks volumes.

"It fits perfectly," guitarist Silenoz explains. “Dimmu Borgir is a leviathan of a band on a grand scale and we are rising once again. While the serpent represents evil to some, for us it symbolizes something else: renewal, growth, knowledge, and liberation. Shedding our skin, so to speak. And let’s not forget that February 2026 marks the end of the Year of the Snake, roughly the same moment this album was completed.”

Grand Serpent Rising was recorded in Gothenburg with acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström, whose legacy with the band includes landmark releases Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon. The collaboration once again captures the band at their most expansive and ferocious, blending orchestral grandeur with unrelenting black metal intensity.

Alongside the album announcement, the band unveils a cinematic video for the track 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel'. Sung in Norwegian, the song stands as a punishing epic rooted in themes of heritage and bloodline - the passing of something essential from one generation to the next.

Watch the video for 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel' here: 

https://youtu.be/1oOgpticdu0

Listen to 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel' here: 

https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/ulvgjeld-blodsodel

Pre-order Grand Serpent Rising here: 

https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/grandserpentrising

After numerous world tours, 10 full-length albums, and globally recognized acclaim, unstoppable groove metal legends DEVILDRIVER remain full speed ahead in their second decade of decimation. Today, the band announces their explosive eleventh full length, Strike and Kill, out July 10 via Napalm Records. With the all-star lineup of frontman and mastermind Dez Fafara, virtuoso guitar duo of Alex Lee and Gabe Mangold, eruptive drummer Davier Ortega Perez, and the return of founding bass legend Jon Miller, Strike and Kill sees DEVILDRIVER return to their carnivorous origin, reigniting the incendiary sound that founded their legacy, a must listen for all fans of the genre.

Dez Fafara on Strike and Kill:

"My headspace hasn't changed; I have not become complacent or soft in my view of the world or in my music. Metal is our outlet as listeners and writers, so on this record we focused on 'getting it all out' lyrically, and backing those lyrics with savage, relentless music that fuels the heavy California groove like no other. DEVILDRIVER has never sounded like any other band, we do our own thing in our own way, and I'm the proudest of that.

"I'm so proud of these musicians, this music, and the vibe around this record. DevilDriver sounds like no one else out there right now, we are here to Strike and Kill!"

Alongside today's announcement, they unleash the fierce album opener upon the masses. Debuting yesterday on SXM's Liquid Metal, "Dig Your Own Grave," is a vitriolic onslaught of machine gun riffs and uncompromising aggression, lyrically lambasting fools responsible for their own undesirable fates. Full of piss and vinegar, this is DEVILDRIVER at maximum ferocity, giving listeners just a taste of the unspeakable carnage waiting within Strike and Kill.

About the track, Fafara states:

"'Dig Your Own Grave' is about how one wrong decision, one wrong move can see your whole world turned upside down, effectively 'digging' your own grave… it's that simple.

"It can also refer to how your decisions can fuck someone else. This is why there's the line 'Six feet ain't deep enough for you,' because only a deep, deep hole is fitting for what you've done or tried to do to others. Be careful when you choose to make decisions at midnight."

Check out the official music video for "Dig Your Own Grave" — HERE.

Pre-order your copy of Strike and Kill — NOW right HERE

American Folk/Black Metal band Ozark Shaman released their new album "A Traitor Is Worse Than an Enemy". The release was recorded in Nailling Studios, and mixed/mastered by Brad Nailling.

Check out the new album linked below:

https://ozarkshaman.bandcamp.com/album/a-traitor-is-worse-than-an-enemy

Ozark Shaman is a one-man black metal project from Ozark, Missouri, created by Brad Nailling, who handles all instruments and production. Featuring guest contributions from Madeleine Nailling on viola, the project blends raw black metal with electronic synths and atmospheric folk elements. Incorporating banjo-driven passages, Ozark Shaman explores themes of spirituality, cosmicism, war, history, and human struggle, creating a distinctive and immersive sonic identity.

German Death/Thrash Metal band Teeth of Lamb released their new album "Deathward" on Kernkraftritter Records. The release was recorded at "TOL Headquarter Studios", and mixed/mastered by Torsten Sauerbrey at "Metalsound Studios".

Check out the new album linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/0ovfpxFBHhdfP2FUMaPK3D

Teeth of Lamb is a German thrash metal band founded in 2016 by ex-Striker (GER) guitarist Wolf J., who later took over vocals. After several lineup changes, Piepsi Panic on bass and Chris Herdegen on drums have been the band's permanent lineup since 2020 which has been consolidated as three piece since 2025. After the demo "Termination World" (2017) and self-titled EP (2018), they gained radio exposure, toured with major acts, released debut album "Soul Gutter" (2020), and expanded internationally, including tours in Poland, Czech Republic, Austria and Swiz.

American Melodic Groove Metal band Abitha has released their debut EP "Songs of Perdition". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered by Rob Shomaker in his home studio.

Check out the EP linked below:

https://abitha.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-perdition

https://open.spotify.com/album/5aZZuCPgpsuW2gi6iEzI9q

Abitha is a melodic groove metal project from Lehi, Utah, created by multi-instrumentalist Rob Shomaker, who handles all aspects of the music. Emerging from a personal journey of faith, doubt, and transformation, the project channels themes of identity, belief, and liberation. Reviving his passion for music after a spiritual crisis, Shomaker blends heavy riffs with melodic hooks, crafting emotionally driven metal inspired by acts like Ghost.

Bay Area Thrash metal pioneers EXODUS are about to release their new single "Promise You This" – the final single taken from their new album Goliath (out March 20, 2026). Fueled by cyclonic riffs, ferocious energy and turbocharged soloing from guitar icon and main songwriter Gary Holt, the track channels the band’s unrelenting power and marks another fierce showcase of Rob Dukes' commanding return. EXODUS prove once again that their thrash supremacy remains untouchable, after shaping the genre for almost half a century.

Even over 40 years after their debut, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity and continue to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition. The band's highly anticipated 12th studio album is their most multifaceted offering so far, featuring several epic collaborations and marking the return of Rob Dukes as lead vocalist. Secure your copy of Goliath now and check out the music video for the title track below!

EXODUS on "Promise You This": "Promise You This" is one of our favorite songs on the new record, it’s just heavy as fuck but rocks just as hard. The song was inspired by some of the life lessons learned from my father and how long it took me to really listen." 

Check it HERE.

Metal heroines NERVOSA unleash a new single from their upcoming album, Slave Machine, out on April 3 via Napalm Records.

"Ghost Notes" lets loose a storm of heavy, yet easily recognizable riffs, driven by impelling drums and the ever-so-furious vocals of Prika Amaral. Culminating in a powerful guitar solo, "Ghost Notes” shows yet another side of the versatile Brazilian thrash band.

Once again working with producer Martin Furia of German legends DESTRUCTION for their upcoming release, the women bridge the gap between old-school power and critical modernity. NERVOSA are ready for a fierce new era!

NERVOSA about "Ghost Notes": "Strong and heavy riffs with a lot of groove showing deep feelings in a very poetic way, this song is definitely special in many ways."

Watch the Official Music Video for "Ghost Notes" —  NOW! Right HERE.

Tarja will unleash her brand new metal album Frisson Noir on June 12 via earMUSIC, and it's the heaviest record of her career and a powerful statement of identity, strength and belonging. After years of exploring different musical landscapes, Tarja stands firmly where she belongs — in metal.

Frisson Noir reflects Tarja's ongoing dialogue between cinematic orchestration, classical heritage, and the power and intensity of contemporary metal. The album moves between intimate piano passages, dramatic orchestral textures, and powerful, guitar-driven moments.

At the center of the soundscape is Tarja's distinctive voice, moving effortlessly between fragile emotional expression and operatic power. Around it, orchestral arrangements, choirs, and layered instrumentation create a cinematic world that constantly shifts between darkness and light, exploring deeply human themes such as fear, beauty, nostalgia, resilience, defiance, transformation, identity, disappearance, independence, trust, and perseverance.

Across 10 tracks, Tarja delivers intensity, emotion, and strength, joined by special guest Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth), Apocalyptica, Marko Hietala (ex-Nightwish), and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Mixed by GRAMMY-winning producer Neal Avron (Linkin Park, Skillet, Disturbed), the album blends a modern, hard-hitting sound with the dramatic and emotional elements that define Tarja's unmistakable metal identity.

The album will be available in retail as CD Digipak, Black 2LP Gatefold and Ltd. Purple 2LP Gatefold. The first pressing of all formats is finished with high-quality copper foil and logo embossing. Further exclusive formats as signed editions and a strictly limited Collectors Box Set (incl. Black 2LP Gatefold (180g) with 24-page vinyl size booklet of illustrations, photographs, and lyrics, CD Digipak with 28-page booklet, Box Set exclusive 7" vinyl single with "I Don't Care (Tarja Solo Version)" and "I Don't Care (Dani Mix)", four Box Set exclusive animal print postcards, Box Set exclusive DIN A2 Frisson Noir poster, and a fine art print signed by Tarja) will be available in the official album store.

Access the album Frisson Noir  HERE.

Kicking off the album, the first single "At Sea" is out now.

The song embodies the core idea behind Frisson Noir – the physical reaction that music can provoke, the shiver that runs through the body when sound, emotion, and performance align in a real moment. With "At Sea," Tarja captures that moment, reminding listeners what happens when sound, emotion, and human performance collide. The track combines Tarja's voice with live musicians, orchestral arrangements, and choir performances recorded in Budapest with the Budapest Art Orchestra and Budapest Art Choir, conducted by Gyorgy Gulyas Nagy. The result is a heavy metal endeavor within a cinematic sonic landscape that mirrors the emotional journey of the song itself: The tension between fear and determination when facing the unknown.

Stream the single "At Sea" HERE.

On May 15th, old school death metal legends Jungle Rot will release their 12th full-length album, Cruel Face Of War, via Unique Leader Records. For a first preview of Cruel Face Of War, the new single "Apocalyptic Dawn" can be seen here: https://youtu.be/mCEf1kH6_6I

Dave Matrise (vocals, guitars) comments: "Let's start off by saying what an amazing accomplishment it is to hit 12 releases in my career. Never would I think I'd still be doing this 30+ years later. I guess be careful what you wish for.

"I'm very grateful to all of our fans that have supported us for so many years and for never giving up on us.

"To my bandmates for all of their hard work and dedication to me and JRot over all these years.

"'Cruel Face Of War' will not disappoint.

"It's full of crushing grooves and violent hooks that will surely break anyone's neck."

Pre-order Cruel Face Of War in various formats via: https://orcd.co/CRUELFACEOFWAR

American Doom/Post-Metal musician Jake Worden released his debut album "Born into Black". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered in "Sonic Landscapes Recording Studios" by Jimmy Shellberg.

Check out the new album linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1rhxkxcwIkdVJo39DPdaA8

https://jakeworden.bandcamp.com/album/born-into-black

Jake Worden is a multi-instrumentalist and composer from Jackson, Michigan, who began playing guitar at 12 and evolved into a solo metal artist after early band projects dissolved. Influenced by acts like Metallica, Type O Negative, Gojira, and Amon Amarth, he developed a distinctive style he calls Orchestral Doom Metal, blending classical instrumentation with slow, melodic heaviness. His debut album «Born into Black» has drawn growing attention from press and underground musicians alike.

As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA are preparing to close their final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold records, and performances across more than 80 countries, SEPULTURA stand as Brazil’s uncompromising emissary to the global stage and one of today’s most influential metal bands. 

Currently bringing their pioneering sound to audiences worldwide on the 'Celebrating Life Through Death' farewell tour, the question has arisen: how should SEPULTURA mark the end of such a monumental journey? The answer came naturally: By capturing a final creative moment and preserving it for posterity. 

The result is The Cloud of Unknowing EP, set to be released on April 24th via Nuclear Blast Records.

The Cloud of Unknowing EP is one of SEPULTURA’s most diverse and emotionally resonant releases. Across four tracks, the EP serves as a bittersweet farewell, showcasing the full spectrum of the band’s creativity, reflecting both the ferocity and depth that have defined SEPULTURA’s legacy. 

SEPULTURA have today released EP track 'The Place', which vocalist Derrick Green sheds some light on:

“This song deals with immigrants who have come to a place seeking refuge and start a new life.  

Once assimilated into a false sense of security and relentless propaganda they began to act out against what they hate about themselves. The transition begins to escape from the self hatred and the lashing out against people who believed in the same ideas. I feel the lyrics truly follow the transitions of the song. Starting with disappointment and arriving at anger.” 

Pre-order The Cloud of Unknowing EP: https://sepultura.bfan.link/cloud-unknowing

Watch the video for 'The Place': https://youtu.be/o7anH4l8Ipc

Stream 'The Place': https://sepultura.bfan.link/the-place  

Norwegian Black Metal band Northern Krig released their new album "Worship Files For Anthropophagolagnia Predators". The album was recorded and mixed at "Icelandic Fire Records" by Jan Reichel. Mastered at "Totenklang Studios".

Check out the new album linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/2xgpINgoC2er2GGpicimBv

https://music.apple.com/us/album/worship-files-for-anthropophagolagnia-predators/1864875057

Northern Krig is a Norwegian black metal band formed in Oslo in 2021 by Morfran, Erik Lund, Mikkel Stein, and Jonar Gunnarson following the end of "Skyrsdag". After their 2022 demo EP "Myrk Blóðfórn", the lineup evolved to Morfran (vocals, guitar), Miasma (bass, guitar), and Maikon Q. (drums). With releases including a split and the debut album "Concept Of A Suicidal Journey", they deliver uncompromising raw aggression on Worship Files For Anthropophagolagnia Predators.

German Doom/Stoner Metal band Astral Goat Dominion released their debut album "Only Lucifer and Fuzz". The release was recorded in "Fuzz Armageddon Studios", and mixed/mastered in "Beat Crusher" recording studios.

Check out the album linked below:

https://astralgoatdominion.bandcamp.com/album/only-lucifer-and-fuzz-2

https://open.spotify.com/album/2NtFNoGiQ18gB2c4THu8bZ

Astral Goat Dominion is a psych-ritual stoner doom duo formed by Oniric (bass, vocals, synth, rituals) and Khaosfuzz (guitar, vocals). Their sound merges crushing doom riffs with occult, luciferian atmospheres and trance-like heaviness. Following the debut single "Lucifer (Part I)", the duo unveiled their first full-length album "Only Lucifer and Fuzz", a dense and hypnotic ritual of distortion, devotion, and ritualistic doom metal.