On October 11th, Entrails will release their new album, Rise of the Reaper, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of the record, the new single, “The Pyre”, can be heard at:  

With the second single Finnish melodic death metal masters INSOMNIUM are releasing the title track of their new masterpiece “HEART LIKE A GRAVE”, out October 4th, 2019. Watch the stunning video, filmed in the beautiful Finnish landscape of Koli national park  

Italian Alt-Metal superstars Lacuna Coil have just released their second single and music video for “Reckless” today. Watch the video for “Reckless”, which was directed by Roberto Saku Cinardi and continues the story of previously released single “Layers Of Time”  

Psychedelic rock formation BASK will be releasing their third studio album, aptly titled ‘III,’ on November 8 via Season of Mist, making it their debut to the label. The effort was recorded and mixed by Matt Bayles (Pearl Jam, Mastodon, Minus The Bear, etc.). The album art and track-listing can be found below.  

Gore Metal maniacs EXHUMED share the “Naked, Screaming, and Covered in Blood” music video. Watch the SoCal Cinema directed NSFW (nudity, blood) video  

Norwegian black metal band 1349 have partnered with National Norwegian Radio to premiere “Striding the Chasm,” the third track from their new record, ‘The Infernal Pathway.’  

Theatrical hard rock/fantasy metal band Illusions of Grandeur drop their debut album, The Songs of the Siren. The new album is out now via Pavement Entertainment and available to stream worldwide. Find Illusions of Grandeur’s latest release on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. The Songs of the Siren is a part of a larger compilation called The Siren Saga. This first part takes the listener on a musical adventure, exploring the perils and triumphs of the Siren and her warriors. The story mixes fact and fiction, combining Greek and Norse Mythology, Sirens, Warriors, Archangels, and Kharon “The Ferryman.”  

Having just announced the release of their upcoming EP, Explorers, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS top up this week’s news by dropping their new single, “Northwest Passage”. The original song was written and performed by Canadian musician Stan Rogers, but even though the song has been covered by several bands in the past, no one does it like UNLEASH THE ARCHERS. Clear vocal passages, beautiful harmonies and heavy riffs give “Northwest Passage”the UNLEASH THE ARCHERS stamp.  

Two-time Grammy-nominated and millions-selling progressive music titans Dream Theater have just released an animated video for the song “Barstool Warrior.” The track comes from their recently released album Distance Over Time (InsideOutMusic / Sony Music) which was met with critical and fan acclaim worldwide. The song has become a live show favorite and tells the fictional story of a man and a woman reflecting on their life decisions.  

ZONAL, the brainchild of Justin Broadrick (Godflesh/Jesu/JK Flesh) and Kevin Martin (The Bug/King Midas Sound) present their monumental Relapse Records debut, Wrecked. ZONAL continues where their previous collaboration Techno Animal left off, and combines a brutal ongoing obsession with beats, bass, dub, drone, noise and riff.  

Periphery, who kick off their HAIL STAN: North American 2019 tour on Sept. 9, have released a video for “CHVRCH BURNER”  

After introducing a new live show, as well as music, at festivals across Europe this summer, King Diamond is now ready to officially reveal the title and theme for the first studio album in 12 years: The Institute!