Iotunn Book a Headlining European Tour


Danish/Faroese progressive metallers, Iotunn, have announced that they will hit the road next March and April,with the Kinship European Tour 2026. This live run will be their first headliner tour across the continent, as they are joined by special guests, In Vain (NO) with further support from Nephylim (NL). Find the live listings and more below.
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Slayer’s Iconic Second Album Hell Awaits to Receive a 40th Anniversary Edition Reissue via Metal Blade Records in 2026


Slayer’s iconic second studio album, Hell Awaits, is set to receive a 40th anniversary edition reissue via Metal Blade Records next Spring! Formed in 1981, Slayer assaulted the world with a new hybrid of metal and punk – heavier, faster, and darker than the rest – and set a new standard, defining not only a genre, but an attitude. Throughout Slayer’s history, the band never faltered in unleashing their extreme and focused aural assault, and repudiating temptations, Slayer always chose to remain crushing and brutal, steadfastly refusing to cater to the mainstream.Continue reading


Metal Blade Records Launch a New Fundraising Merch Line for Erik Rutan (Cannibal Corpse, ex-Morbid Angel)


Metal Blade Records have teamed up with renowned artist, Vince Locke to create exclusive merch designs for Cannibal Corpse guitarist, Erik Rutan. Rutan, who is also a producer, suffered severe damage by Hurricane Helene in 2024. All money collected will go directly to helping him replace studio and musical gear for a new Mana Recording Studios. Find more information below.
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Ingested Drop Their New Single and Video “Nefarious Tongues” – On Tour Soon


UK death metallers, Ingested, have just unleashed their new stand-alone single, “Nefarious Tongues,” through Metal Blade Records. Accompanied by an official music video, it arrives ahead of their headlining North American tour, with Distant, Ov Sulfur, Cell, and Crucifiction in support. Watch the video and find out more below.
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Revocation Kick Off Their North American Headline Tour


In support of their new album, New Gods, New Masters (Metal Blade Records), technical death metallers, Revocation, hit the road, September 26th. The month-long, North American, headlining tour begins October 16th in Leesburg, Virginia and runs through November 15th in Raleigh, North Carolina. Support comes from Judiciary, Inferi, and Vomit Forth (on select dates). Find the live listings and more below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Igorrr – Amen


The appeal of Igorrr is the French avant-gardist’s ability to blend harsh electronic elements with organic instrumentation and find its unique groove.”On their new album Amen (Metal Blade Records), Mastermind Gautier Serre produces these sounds on a broader scale. You can find him online detailing the rare collection of instruments he employed in making the album. But while putting a musical museum in motion is cool in theory, the question is, how will that play out in the reality of your songs, or will it be too much of a nuance to be noticed?  Continue reading


Vulture Celebrate Their 10th Anniversary with Their New Single and Video “Power Thrash”


Photo credit: Lea Heindl

In 2025, German metallers, Vulture (Metal Blade Records), are celebrating their ten year anniversary. With this milestone, they have just dropped their brand-new digital single, “Power Thrash,” along with a music video. Watch it below and read more.
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Igorrr Share a Single and Video for “Daemoni” – New Album Out Now


French multi-instrumentalist and producer, Gautier Serre – AKA Igorrr – has just dropped the video for his track “Daemoni.” It comes from the new album, Amen (Metal Blade Records), which features guest appearances from Scott Ian (Anthrax), Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle), and Mike Leon (Soulfly). Catch the new video and more below.
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Dead Heat Share Their Single and Video “By My Will” – New Album Incoming


Photo by Luis Hernandez

West Coast crossover band, Dead Heat, have just dropped their latest single, “By My Will,” along with a video. The track is the latest to be taken from the band’s Process Of Elimination full-length, slated for release on October 10th, via Metal Blade Records. Check out the new video in the article below.
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