Progressive Metal
Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of April 2026
Highlighting standout underground metal releases each month. Mining Metal: Ain Sof Aur, Astral Spectre, Devoid of Thought, Lynx, Nagött, Ordh, Scimitar, Ultha Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey
Loathe Announce First New Album in Five Years, Unleash “Revenant”
The new album A Stranger to You arrives on July 17th. Loathe Announce First New Album in Five Years, Unleash “Revenant”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Heavy Song of the Week: Supergroup Iconic Bring Back Hard Rock Glory on “Cry No More”
Iconic disprove supergroup cynics and demand we refer to their creative present and not their stories past with the incredible "Cry No More." Heavy Song of the Week: Supergroup Iconic Bring Back Hard Rock Glory on “Cry No More” Langdon Hickman
UK Doom Metal Legends Warning Announce First Album in 20 Years, Unveil Single “Stations”
The doom metal legends new album Rituals of Shame will be out June 6th UK Doom Metal Legends Warning Announce First Album in 20 Years, Unveil Single “Stations”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Heavy Song of the Week: Monolord’s “You Bastard”
Swedish doom titans Monolord return with a heavy, hazy treat. Heavy Song of the Week: Monolord Doom Us All With “You Bastard” Langdon Hickman
Maynard James Keenan on Tool’s “No Phone” Policy: “It’s About the Person Behind You”
The singer explains that the "phone-free" concerts are about the fan experience, and not about the band. Maynard James Keenan on Tool’s “No Phone” Policy: “It’s Not About Us, It’s About the Person Behind You” Spencer Kaufman
Ghost Launch 2026 North American Tour with 22-Song Set in Orlando
Papa V Perpetua and company performed a career-spanning concert at the Kia Center. Ghost Launch 2026 North American Tour with 22-Song Set in Orlando: Photos + Setlist Spencer Kaufman
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Announce 2026 North American SATCHVAI Band Tour
The guitar legends will be supported by Animal As Leaders on the spring outing. Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Announce 2026 North American SATCHVAI Band Tour Spencer Kaufman
Tool Perform Songs They Haven’t Played in 20-Plus Years at New Zealand Shows
The band performed tunes like "Prison Sex," "Crawl Away," and "H." for the first time in decades. Tool Perform Songs They Haven’t Played in 20-Plus Years at New Zealand Shows Spencer Kaufman
Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante Tapped to Sing Theme Song to 2XKO Video Game
The theme song "Ties That Bind" is set to drop October 6th. Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante Tapped to Sing Theme Song to 2XKO Video Game Jon Hadusek
Memorial Walk for Late Mastodon Singer-Guitarist Brent Hinds Held in Atlanta
Mastodon's Bill Kelliher and Brann Dailor were among those who gathered for the processionary walk in celebration of Hinds' life. Memorial Walk for Late Mastodon Singer-Guitarist Brent Hinds Held in Atlanta Jon Hadusek
Coheed and Cambria Unveil Tropical Version of “Goodbye, Sunshine” Featuring 311’s Nick Hexum
Coheed have given tune a dub/reggae flare with the help of the 311 singer. Coheed and Cambria Unveil Tropical Version of “Goodbye, Sunshine” Featuring 311’s Nick Hexum: Stream Jon Hadusek
