Philadelphia power trio The WORKHORSE III will self-release their third album Closer to Relevance on December 9. Too Rock for Metal and too Metal for Rock? More like Loud, Proud, and Hot as Hell! You be the judge: stream “Soul Crusher“, featuring bassist Steve McCarthy on lead vocals, after the break:  

Portuguese hardcore outfit REALITY SLAP is preparing to release their crushing new Limitless EP through WAR Records in January. This week, the news of a massive February European hardcore tour including Deez Nuts, Comeback Kid, First Blood, Hellions, Risk It, Get The Shot, and, of course, REALITY SLAP, has been announced.  

In celebration of the band’s 25th Anniversary, Frontiers Music Srl has released TYKETTO‘s brand new album “Reach”.  

Godflesh‘s industrial metal epic “Merciless“, as covered by LAMENT CITYSCAPE and THEOLOGIAN, is now streaming. The track is an exclusive bonus found on the digital version of their Soft Tissue collaborative full-length, and this week sees a special stream.  

New Jersey’s RISK RELAY — now just over a week from releasing their fourth full-length, As We Descend, through Nefarious Industries – offer a new preview of the record with, “The Meeting“, through a premiere of the song.  

This Friday (November 11th), Ravencult will release their third full-length (and Metal Blade Records debut!), Force Of Profanation. For a preview of Force Of Profanation, head over to CvltNation.com where the album is now streaming in full: http://www.cvltnation.com/premiere-streaming-ravencult-force-of-profanation-lp  

Flatspot Records prepares to release the brutalizing tunes of The Extermination Vol. 3 compilation LP this Friday, featuring brand new tracks from some of the current hardcore scene’s top acts.  

The follow up to 2013 “Dirty” was recorded with an all new line-up consisting of founder Fabban, multi-instrumentalist Dan V, bassist & guitarist RG Narchost, guitarist Davide Tiso (ex-Ephel Duath, Gospel Of The Witches), keyboardist Stefano Angiulli and several guest musicians (including Sin Quirin of Ministry fame).  

The self-titled debut album from politically-charged punk rock trio WAKRAT is out now worldwide on digital platforms.  

Periphery, who released their fifth album Periphery III: Select Difficulty in July, have partnered with DC-based Vigilante Coffee Company for a special limited edition coffee, dubbed “Flatline” (a reference to the song of the same name).  

The Italian black/doom metal heavyweights FORGOTTEN TOMB (Agonia Records), soon to celebrate their 18th year of existence with 9 albums under their belt, will hit the road along with the ritualistic doom mongers CARONTE (Van Records) between April and May 2017. Both bands will be presenting their brand new albums, that will be released next year  

New Zealand hard rock/metal act LIKE A STORM are returning for their fourth tour of Europe/UK. This time with heavyweights ALTER BRIDGE and support from Volbeat, Gojira and Living Color.