The saviours of heavy metal, and one of the most influential bands for over 20 years in metal, are finally back! HAMMERFALL, who recently signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records, have just left the studio and are about to release their hotly anticipated masterpiece in form of the band’s upcoming 10th album, which marks their strongest work to date in their successful career and history.  

NONPOINT released their latest album, The Poison Red, earlier this summer, embarking on a near-constant tour schedule in support of their Spinefarm Records debut. The band will remain on the road for the rest of the year, embarking on a co-headline run with Escape the Fate this fall.  

SLAYER has just released a brand new video clip with Tom Araya and Kerry King talking about the band’s upcoming Fall tour of North America. Fellow Big Four members Anthrax will Special Guest, and Death Angel will support.  

Following the release of acclaimed debut album Celestial Decadence, Finnish Black/Death Metal Unit ILLUSIONS DEAD have released new single “Immortal Domain.” Stream the single at http://illusionsdead.bandcamp.com/album/immortal-domain. You can also check it out on YouTube.  

Michale Graves(Formerly of The Misfits) is coming to Astoria NY for a special one off show this Saturday the 13th, At The Irish Whiskey Bar, Astoria NY!  

Dallas trio TRUE WIDOW , who recently announced the release of their fourth album Avvolgere (Out Sep 23), have shared a music video for a new song, “Theurgist”, which can be seen here:  

Canadian riff-wielding heavy metal/stoner rock faction BLACK WIZARDare currently on a North American tour supporting Volbeat and Killswitch Engage. The near-month-long trek runs from August 8th through September 9th. See all confirmed dates below. Comments the band, “We are super stoked and humbled that we got asked to do an arena tour with Volbeat and Killswitch Engage. We have never done anything this big can’t wait to play these massive crowds every damn night! We have no idea what to expect but we’re sounding tighter than ever right now so bring it on!”  

James Patterson’s smash-hit series returns for a triumphant conclusion! This September, the Flock is back and they’re tired of running, and it all kicks off in James Patterson’s MAX RIDE: FINAL FLIGHT #1!  

I spoke with a woman at the Deftones show on the August 11th about being a “long time fan” of a band: said artists come and go, they change styles, and sometimes they just change their genres entirely. However, rarely, do you see bands adapt, and that brought us into discussing Gore, the latest release by Deftones, and how it’s still still original and yet distinctly them. “I’ve been a fan since I heard ‘7 Words,’” she told me, but “But honest to God, I love everything they’ve put out.”  

Humble Bundle and Dark Horse Comics have teamed up to launch the Dark Horse Comics 30th Anniversary Bundle today. Starting at 11 a.m. PDT, fans of the legendary publisher can pay what they want for over $400 worth of digital comics, all while supporting a great cause.  

Hot off the release of their critically acclaimed new album Snake Church, Cleveland metal/hardcore veterans RINGWORM have just announced a headlining US tour with Ontario metallic hardcore four-piece Exalt (additional guests TBA soon).  

Canadian progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD have officially confirmed that work is underway for a new VOIVOD studio album expected for 2017! Additionally, the band has announced the forthcoming arrival of the next Split 7″ EP release.