Moldovan progressive modern metal unit INFECTED RAIN recently announced the next chapter of their metamorphosis – their otherworldly fifth album, Ecdysis, out January 7, 2022 via Napalm Records. Launched to immediate acclaim upon simultaneously releasing the haunting video for first single “Postmortem Pt. 1”, Ecdysis electrifies with resonating riffs, cosmic electronics, Lena’s treasure trove of vocal abilities and intense lyrical themes ranging from depression and abandonment to embracing reality.  

Gold-selling and three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights Killswitch Engage have announced their rescheduled headline tour for Winter 2022.KsE, recognized by Forbes as “one of modern metal’s most cherished acts,” will bring The Atonement Tour back on the road to clubs and theaters across the U.S. and into Canada. The trek kicks off on January 28 in Pittsburgh and runs through March 12 in Philadelphia.  

“Through our 15 years of bizarre existence, we have collaborated with great musicians, amazing visual artists and passionate underground labels. We feel like this album marks a different chapter after a long hiatus and what a better way to start than signing with one of the best extreme metal record labels out there,” comments AENAON‘s Achilleas C. “Agonia Records has an amazing diverse roaster of well known and respected dark artists and we are very proud to become part of the family.”  

Almighty riff masters, CLUTCH have announced the fourth installment of their live stream series, “Live From The Doom Saloon” today. Taking place on Friday, November 26th at 5pm PST/8pm EST live from the band’s rehearsal space, “Live From The Doom Saloon Vol. 4” will feature a special set list of old songs, deep cuts, some classics and something brand new.  

Polish death metal legends VADER have announced “United Titans Tour 2022” with MARDUK in UK + Ireland, kicking off on January 6th in London!  

Sweden’s classic death metal unit CENTINEX reveals cover artwork & tracklistling for the upcoming new EP titled “The Pestilence”. Agonia Records scheduled its release for April 1st, 2022.  

Images of Eden will be hitting the road with guitar legend Yngwie Malmsteen, as well as NYC metal band Sunlord. The tour kicks off at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA, on November 16th and ends in Houston, TX, at Rise Rooftop on December 18th.  

November 5, 2021) – Canadian Deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2022. To celebrate the anniversary, the band announces the re-release of Consumed By Your Poison(2002) and their sophomore album, The Healing Process (2005), out worldwide on January 7th via Century Media Records.  

The Bronx, who recently wrapped up an extensive U.S. tour with Dropkick Murphys and Rancid, have released a limited-edition “New Lows” 7-inch, the latest in their collectible collection of single releases from Bronx VI  

Alt-Metal/Hard Rock band Bullet to the Heart released their new single “Decay” to all major platforms today! The single is off of their forthcoming album Transcendence due out November 19, 2021.  

Swedish black metal legends DARK FUNERAL announce their brand new full-length album We Are The Apocalypse out March 18th.  

Savannah, GA swamp rockers BLACK TUSK will be embarking on a U.S. tour later this month with RESTLESS SPIRIT! The trek will kick off in the band’s hometown on November 26 and will conclude on December 6 in Raleigh, NC. The full run of dates can be found below!