Rivers of Nihil are back with a fresh perspective and a self-titled album that marks a new chapter in their journey. In this laid-back chat, Keefy sits down with guitarist and founding member Brody Uttley to discuss the band’s new lineup, the creative process behind the new record, and what fans can expect from this release. The self-titled Rivers of Nihil, releasing on May 30, 2025, via Metal Blade Records!Continue reading
Scottish progressive post-metallers, Dvne, have just digitally released their new live EP, Live At The Biscuit Factory, via Metal Blade Records. It features four live renditions of tracks from their third album, 2024’s Voidkind, which was supported by extensive touring all over Europe. The band are currently on the road in Europe, with loads more dates to come. Find out more below.
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Three-time Grammy-nominated metalcore titans and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage – Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums – have announced a long-awaited, headlining return to the UK & mainland Europe with what’s sure to be one of the premiere metal line-ups this year. For the UK & IRISH dates, the line-up will be: Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed, Fit For An Autopsy, and Decapitated. For the EU dates, the line-up will be: Killswitch Engage, Fit For An Autopsy, Decapitated, and Employed To Serve. The tour comprises 25 dates over 2 legs from September – December 2025, kicking off in Lisbon and wrapping up in Helsinki, and includes a stop at London’s OVO Arena Wembley. Tickets are avaialble at the links below.
German thrash metallers, Space Chaser, have dropped their new, “Ignite The Skies,” via Metal Blade Records. Accompanied by an official music video, it lands in the middle of a live schedule, which includes stops at Skullcrusher Festival, Headbangers Open Air, and Summer Breeze. Catch the new video and more below.
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Mark Garrett is a name that metal fans need to quickly become accustomed to, if they haven’t already. Continue reading
Charleston, West Virginia metal veterans, Byzantine, have announced that they will release their new full-length, Harbingers, on June 13th via Metal Blade Records. They have just shared a new single from the record, “Floating Chrysanthema,” accompanied by an official music video. Catch it below and read more from the band.
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Following early May festival performances at Bangers Open Air (São Paulo, Brazil) and Sonic Temple Festival (Columbus, Ohio), heavy metal icons, Armored Saint, will enter the studio to begin recording their ninth studio album. It is tentatively slated for a Spring 2026 release through Metal Blade Records. In September, they join W.A.S.P. for a trio of UK shows, before supporting Michael Schenker on his My Years With UFO US tour. Along with all this, the band are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their second album, Delirious Nomad, which includes the release of a limited edition guitar. Find out more below.
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Technical death metal outfit, Allegaeon, have unveiled their latest single and video for “Wake Circling Above.” The track comes off their brand new full-length, The Ossuary Lens, which is out now on Metal Blade Records. Catch the new video below and read more from the band.
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Messa’s fourth album, The Spin (Metal Blade Records), finds the band embracing their inner prog rock guitar gods, and channeling that energy in a few different directions. The first few songs might fake you out as they sound as if the band is heading in a more post-punk direction. The guitars gallop with more tension at a fairly brisk pace. This is certainly a shift from their earlier material that found them as more of a doom band. The vocals are very strong and well-defined from a songwriting perspective, which is the most important element of their sound. The band has always carried a smoky blues-based undercurrent, which is still present, though at times they wander off into more atmospheric shadows, as heard on ” At the Races”. Their guitarist begins to shine on this one, and his heroics do not let up from here. Continue reading
A deep cut from Slayer’s 1983 debut album Show No Mercy (Metal Blade Records) was heard in the third episode of the Disney Plus series Daredevil: Born Again this week. “Crionics” can be heard in a scene featuring a stashed witness and a safe house. The track is the ninth song on Show No Mercy and is co-written by guitarists Jeff Hanneman (RIP) and Kerry King. Check it out! Continue reading