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UNPEOPLEwe are unpeople
A masterclass in tension and textured metal, unpeople deliver a lean, punishingly effective debut.
Dream Theater Begin Work on 17th Studio Album
Progressive metal titans Dream Theater have confirmed they are officially in the studio to begin work on their next record.
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CALVA LOUISEEdge of the Abyss
A towering achievement in alternative metal where soaring hooks meet crushing weight.
Slash Confirms Guns N' Roses to Halt Touring in 2027 to Focus on New Material
Slash reveals the band will take 2027 off the road to consolidate and record a wealth of new material.
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DISTANTTyrannotophia (Redux)
A haunting, meticulously textured evolution of downtempo deathcore that finds the space between brutality and beauty.
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NASTYHeartbreak Criminals
A heavy, punishing exercise in beatdown hardcore that balances visceral weight with moments of atmospheric tension.
Heathen Announce 'Lifetime In Hell' and Debut 'Escapegoat' Single
San Francisco Bay Area thrash veterans HEATHEN are set to release their latest onslaught on Napalm Records in early 2027.
Nuclear Blast Records
At the Nuclear Blast online metal store, you'll find over 15,000 items from more than 1,000 bands! No.1 Heavy Metal Online Shop!
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ANKORShoganai
A polished, if somewhat directionless, exercise in alternative metal tropes that prioritises production sheen over structural innovation.
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GRAVE DIGGERBone Collector
A triumphant return to form where atmosphere and raw power collide in a haunting, heavy metal odyssey.
James Michael Debuts New Project Lowlight Revelry
Former SIXX:A.M. vocalist James Michael launches Lowlight Revelry with the debut album 'No Time For Shooting Stars'.
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BUTCHER BABIES...'Til The World's Blind
Butcher Babies deliver a visceral, groove-heavy assault that balances raw aggression with sharp lyrical teeth.
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DISTANTTsukuyomi: The Origin
A monolithic masterclass in downtempo deathcore that weaponises atmosphere and raw, visceral aggression.
Duff McKagan Reflects on the Decline of Velvet Revolver
Duff McKagan opens up about the internal struggles and the eventual collapse of Velvet Revolver during their final years.
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MAJOR MOMENTVictim
Major Moment forge a towering, visceral masterpiece of alternative metal, purging the weak bits to leave only raw, unapologetic grit.
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EMPLOYED TO SERVEFallen Star
A jagged, atmospheric descent into the psyche of post-hardcore's volatile evolution.
Napalm Records Onlineshop
Buy albums and official band merch directly from the world's biggest independent heavy metal record label.
The Gathering Release Live 'Mandylion' Retrospective
The original 'Mandylion' lineup of The Gathering captures their 30th-anniversary celebrations on the new live album 'Echoes Of Mandylion'.
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UNDEATHMore Insane
Undeath refine their suffocating death metal machine on More Insane, delivering a clinic in groove-heavy brutality.
Becky Baldwin Details Her Path to Joining Tony Iommi's 'From The Dark'
The Birmingham-based bassist reveals how her YouTube covers and a lucky email landed her a spot on Tony Iommi's latest solo record.
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HATESPHEREGuillotine
Hatesphere deliver a jagged, high-octane slice of death metal that balances raw grindcore intensity with soaring, melodic sensibilities.
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GOBLIN COCKTraumanaut
A staggering, genre-blurring odyssey that marries death metal brutality with lush indie-rock sensibilities.
Mortal Sin Set To Drop Best-Of Collection And Live Tapes In 2027
Australian thrash legends Mortal Sin confirm a 2027 release schedule featuring a best-of collection and exclusive archival tapes.