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EDGE OF SANITYCrimson
An ambitious single-piece death metal work whose melodic continuity impresses even when its long-form pacing occasionally loosens.
4.0
SYLOSISThe New Flesh
Sylosis deliver precision and muscle, but too many songs mistake heaviness for drama and technical control for momentum.
Cryptopsy to Headline 2026 Decibel Tour
Cryptopsy will lead the 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour with Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith.
Queensrÿche Announce European Summer Tour
Queensrÿche will play European headline shows and major festivals throughout June and July 2026.
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RONKERRespect The Hustle, I Won't Be Your Dog Forever
Ronker bring noise, pressure and attitude, but the record’s blunt-force momentum rarely develops into a lasting identity.
Lorna Shore Announce 2026 North American Tour
Lorna Shore will tour North America with Paleface Swiss and Signs Of The Swarm from April through May 2026.
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Raven Announce Return With North American Tour
Raven will return from a health-enforced break for more than 35 North American shows with Slackjaw.
Metal Allegiance Return With ‘Black Horizon’
Metal Allegiance have released their first original song since 2018, featuring Alice In Chains vocalist William DuVall.
Black Label Society Announce European Tour
Black Label Society will tour Europe from May through August 2026 with rotating support acts.
Sammy Hagar Revives ‘Best Of All Worlds’ Tour
Sammy Hagar will reunite with Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Kenny Aronoff for a limited June 2026 tour.
Steel Panther Announce 2026 European Tour
Steel Panther will bring the ‘Twenty Twenty S€x’ tour to Europe and the UK across June and July.
Testament, Overkill and Destruction Unite for US Tour
Three veteran thrash bands will share the ‘Thrash Of The Titans’ US tour in March and April 2026.
Power Trip and Municipal Waste Lead Metal & Beer Fest
Decibel Metal & Beer Fest returns to Philadelphia in May 2026 with Power Trip and Municipal Waste headlining.
Saxon’s Next Album Will Be Heavier and More Groove-Driven
Nigel Glockler says Saxon’s follow-up to ‘Hell, Fire And Damnation’ reduces the speed but keeps the weight.
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Helix Announce New Album ‘Scrap Metal’
Canadian hard rock veterans Helix will release ‘Scrap Metal’ on January 23 through Perris Records.
Anthrax Near Completion of Long-Awaited Album
Charlie Benante says only one song remains to be mixed for Anthrax’s first studio album since 2016.
In Flames Announce Major European Summer Tour
In Flames will play more than 25 European dates between July and August 2026, ending at Göteborg Brinner.
Manowar Announce ‘Kings Of Metal’ 2027 Tour
Manowar will celebrate ‘Kings Of Metal’ and ‘Fighting The World’ with alternating full-album sets in 2027.
Slipknot Complete $120 Million Catalogue Deal
Slipknot have sold royalty interests in their existing catalogue to HarbourView Equity Partners.
Lamb Of God Announce Heavyweight North American Tour
Lamb Of God will tour with Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy and Sanguisugabogg in spring 2026.