extreme metal

Lamb Of God to release new self-titled studio album on May 8th 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 17:09

Lamb Of God have revealed a brand new single and video for “Checkmate”, from the band’s first release in five years and the first to feature new drummer Art Cruz. The self-titled new album “Lamb of God” is due out on May 8th, 2020, via Nuclear Blast.

Watch the video for “Checkmate” below.

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Ektomorf sign with Napalm Records and Napalm Events

Submitted by newseditor on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 13:31

Hungarian groove/thrash metal icons Ektomorf have officially signed with Napalm Records and Napalm Events!

Two years after their latest chart breaking album, “Fury”, they’ve reconnected to their roots and choose to reincarnate stronger than ever before. Napalm Records is looking forward to work on a new record with these exceptional musicians.

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Ex Deo to release new single “The Philosopher King” on March 13th 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:53

After three years since the release of their latest acclaimed full-length, “The Immortal Wars”, Roman Empire-inspired epic death metal band Ex Deo are about to make their grand return – with a little extra boost from special guest Francesco Ferrini of Italian symphonic metallers Fleshgod Apocalypse! The collective will release a brand new single, entitled “The Philosopher King”, set to drop on March 13th, 2020, via Napalm Records.

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Amon Amarth to launch Berserker Game on February 21st 2020

Submitted by thanos on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 17:31

Grab your hammer and historically inaccurate horned helmet, it's time to crush your enemies! You control Thor, the God of Thunder, in a brand new mobile gaming adventure set in the Amon Amarth game universe. This time he’s heading towards mother Earth to fight the evil King of England!

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Ara to release new studio album “Jurisprudence” on May 15th 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 15:03

Every so often, a band comes along that generates praise and attention for all the right reasons, and not always due to having a label or heavy marketing power behind them. Wisconsin-based dissonant technical death metal outfit Ara has already achieved that with their completely independently released 2012 EP, “The Blessed Sleep”, and 2014 debut album, “Devourer of Worlds”.

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Sepultura announce two new UK shows for Summer 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 13:28

Just over a week ago, Sepultura released their new killer concept album “Quadra”, via Nuclear Blast. An impressive thrash masterpiece divided into four parts, each of them reflecting a different side of the versatile band. In celebration, the Brazilian quartet are pleased to announce two UK shows set to take place straight after their already announced UK/Irish festival performances in June.

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Kingsmen to release debut full-length album “Revenge. Forgiveness. Recovery” on April 10th 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 17:41

The smallest state in the Union has produced a contender for one of metal’s fiercest bands! Rhode Island metal foursome Kingsmen are entering the ring with a brutal, debut full-length album, “Revenge. Forgiveness. Recovery” that’s out on April 10th, 2020, via SharpTone Records.

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Chugger to release new studio album “Of Man and Machine” on April 24th 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 15:12

Chugger are proud to unveil the cover and the first track “Turning Point” from their upcoming blasting album “Of Man and Machine”.

“Of Man and Machine” will be out on April 24th, 2020, via Wormholedeath / The Orchard.

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Thy Art Is Murder announce new drummer Jesse Beahler release drum playthrough for “Human Target”

Submitted by newseditor on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 15:15

Australia’s premier extreme metal export, Thy Art Is Murder are proud to announce the addition of drummer Jesse Beahler.

In celebration, the band have released a drum playthrough for “Human Target”, which can be seen below.

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Manam to release new studio album “Ouroboros” on April 3rd 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 14:05

Melodic death metallers Manam have announced the release of their sophomore album “Ouroboros”, coming out on April 3rd, 2020, via Rockshots Records!

Following up the previous “Rebirth of Consciousness”, the new record is a concept album about alchemical initiation in the typical Manam’s style made of epic, cathartic and emotional songs.