Black Metal
Venom Announce New Album, Unleash Lead Single “Lay Down Your Soul”
The UK metal legends' 16th album, Into Oblivion, will be released on May 1st. Venom Announce New Album, Unleash Lead Single “Lay Down Your Soul”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Portrayal of Guilt Announce New Album and Tour, Unleash Two Singles
...Beginning of the End will be released on April 24th via Run for Cover Records. Portrayal of Guilt Announce New Album and Tour, Unleash Two Singles: Stream Langdon Hickman
Heavy Song of the Week: Exodus’ “3111” Marks Triumphant Return of Vocalist Rob Dukes
Dukes gives a startlingly unhinged performance on his first studio recording with the band since 2010. Heavy Song of the Week: Exodus’ “3111” Marks Triumphant Return of Vocalist Rob Dukes Jon Hadusek
Myrkur Unveils New Song “Touch My Love and Die”
The piece will be performed at the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix song competition in February. Myrkur Unveils New Song “Touch My Love and Die”: Stream Jon Hadusek
Heavy Song of the Week: Mayhem Unleash a Frigid Blast of Black Metal on “Despair”
The second single from the Norwegian black metal pioneers' forthcoming album Liturgy of Death. Heavy Song of the Week: Mayhem Unleash a Frigid Blast of Black Metal on “Despair” Jon Hadusek
Jürgen Bartsch, Founder of Pioneering Metal Band Bethlehem, Has Died
The bassist was the one constant member of the German extreme metal band since its 1991 formation. Jürgen Bartsch, Founder of Pioneering Metal Band Bethlehem, Has Died Spencer Kaufman
Heavy Song of the Week: Gaerea Achieve Melodic Post-Metal Grandeur on “Submerged”
The Portuguese band just inked a new record deal with Century Media and are gearing up for an album arriving in 2026. Heavy Song of the Week: Gaerea Achieve Melodic Post-Metal Grandeur on “Submerged” Jon Hadusek
Heavy Song of the Week: AFI’s “Behind the Clock” Is Goth-Rock Bliss
AFI offer a contemplative gothic rock sound on their new single. Heavy Song of the Week: AFI’s “Behind the Clock” Is Goth-Rock Bliss Jon Hadusek
Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of May 2025
Highlighting standout underground metal releases each month. Mining Metal: Drouth, Kal-El, Obstruktion, Orphaned, Ossuary, Psudoku, Skaphos, and Weeping Sores Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey
Heavy Song of the Week: Full of Hell Go Fantasy Metal on Fiery “Knight’s Oath”
From the band's upcoming EP Broken Sword, Rotten Shield. Heavy Song of the Week: Full of Hell Go Fantasy Metal on the Fiery “Knight’s Oath” Jon Hadusek
Full of Hell announce new EP, unleash single “Knight’s Oath”
The seven-track EP is out May 16th via Closed Casket Activities. Full of Hell Announce New EP, Unleash Single “Knight’s Oath”: Stream Jon Hadusek
Heavy Song of the Week: Turnstile Keep Glowing with “Never Enough”
The Baltimore band's first new music in four years. Heavy Song of the Week: Turnstile Keep Glowing with “Never Enough” Jon Hadusek
