OBSIDIAN KINGDOM are about to hit the studio again this summer to produce their third full-length album, which promises to be an intense collection of angst-ridden yet sanguine songs. The experimental Barcelonian outfit will spend the next month at Ax Studio in their hometown (the same place where their debut “Mantiis” was recorded,) resolved to create what will be their guttiest work to date.  

TOOL released Opiate, Undertow, Ænima, Lateralus and 10,000 Days overnight on the various digital service providers  

Today, multi-platinum Danish rock band Volbeat release their seventh studio album Rewind, Replay, Rebound. For the album, Volbeat— Michael Poulsen (guitars/vocals), Rob Caggiano (guitars), Kaspar Boye Larsen (bass), and Jon Larsen (drums) —build upon the distinct, psychobilly, punk-tinged rock ‘n’ roll sound they are known for, while reaching for new creative summits.  

Blasphemous black metal legion PROFANATICA will be embarking on a small run of U.S. tour dates this summer! The band will perform a headlining set at Blood of the Wolf Fest V this Sunday, August 4, which will be followed by three shows in Oakland, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Tijuana. The full itinerary and ticket links can be found below.  

Legendary, genre-defying and long-running progressive death metallers PESTILENCE, originally established in the Netherlands in 1986, have signed a worldwide record deal with Agonia Records, by the courtesy of Hadeon Records. The band is currently working on their new album titled “Exitivm”.  

As the debut single “Wouldn’t You Rather” continues to climb the Active Rock charts, Alter Bridge have released another track from their upcoming release Walk The Sky (October 18th via Napalm Records).  

Japan’s COFFINS return with their 5th full-length album Beyond The Circular Demise.  

From deep in the age of prehistoric dinosaurs comes VICTORIUS – saving the world from an alien invasion – and the battle continues, when evil Ninjas from outer space are on their way to invade the world! Alongside the holy dinoforce these five madmen play Jurassic Power Metal, using lots of high end technology and laser cannons and will not surrender until the last Ninja is beaten!  

The extreme progressive/power metal group IMMORTAL GUARDIAN, who supported guitar icon Marty Friedman on a national tour earlier this year, have confirmed their first tour of 2020 – a six-week North American trek alongside the video game-inspired group PowerGlove. A complete list of dates appears below.  

September 20, 2019 will see Canada’s finest extreme metal export, The Agonist, release their brand new album, “Orphans,” with Rodeostar Records. More extreme, more melodic, more exciting and larger than life sounds: On their sixth studio record, The Agonist are unleashing a true monster feeding on melodic death metal and almost rocking moments.  

A genuine rock star since birth, Michael Monroe innately knows exactly how to sing, swagger and walk the most glamorous and colorful of walks. “One Man Gang,” the former Hanoi Rocks man’s brand new offering on Silver Lining Music, is all about the fun of Friday nights, seven days a week, letting your hair down (or up!) for a dirty, dangerous, damn good time, and embracing a total escape into the rock ‘n’ roll dream.  

Game of Thrones and Aquaman star Jason Momoa posted on his social media Friday about a brand new band he’s listening to. And it’s Bad Blood, a rising rock group from Los Angeles.