Progressive Canadian heavies NECK OF THE WOODS have released their self-titled debut EP, Neck of the Woods.  

BABYMETAL–the Japan-based all-girl-fronted “Kawaii Metal” (mix of J-Pop Idol and Heavy Metal) group–have premiered the bonus tracks “Road of Resistance” and “Gimme Chocolate!!” (Live at O2 Academy Brixton, London), both of which are featured on the forthcoming re-release of their 2014 critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The re-release, available in the U.S. only via RAL/Sony Music Entertainment, will be available digitally tomorrow (5/12) and physically on Tuesday, June 16. Meanwhile, Mexico will see the physical release Monday, May 18.  

Slayer have been in the studio for a while recording their new album after signing an exclusive seal with Nuclearblast America. Now, exclusive news coming from the Slayer camp…  

Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of DEAD LORD from Sweden. DEAD LORD was formed in January 2012. The mission was to rock. It still is.  

The latest full-length studio installation from experimental outfit, LOCRIAN, has been completed, as the longstanding trio prepares to release Infinite Dissolution through Relapse Records in late July. In addition to the expansive album’s release date, track listing, cover artwork and preorder links, a trailer containing samples of several of the record’s movements has also been issued to the public.  

Southern Lord is pleased to announce the signing of Montreal trio, BIG|BRAVE.  

Chicago’s DISTRICT 97 has just released a trailer for their impending third studio full-length, In Vaults, which showcases the album’s cover art, photos, and clips from several tracks found on the release.  

Greyhaze Records is proud to announce that three classic reissues from the Brazilian Black Metal Underground are now available for purchase. Included are MYSTIFIER’s Goetia (CD & 2xLP), VULCANO’s Bloody Vengeance (CD/DVD), and IMPURITY’s Into the Ritual Chamber (CD).  

On the eve of their massive …And Stoner Justice For All Summer Tour, today CONNOISSEUR, in exclusive streaming, offer up the hilarious new video for “Pot Hole“. The stoney psalm comes by way of the band’s Stoner Justice full-length, set to drop next month via Tankcrimes Records.  

BROTHERS OF THE SONIC CLOTH – the Seattle doom brigade featuring iconic guitarist/vocalist Tad Doyle, formerly of Tad and Hog Molly, veteran bassist Peggy Doyle, and drummer Dave French (The Anunnaki) — will level the stages of nine cities with their apocalyptic odes on a long-anticipated bout of West Coast rituals.  

Legendary metal frontman and Housecore Records founder, Philip H. Anselmo, is bringing his horror-themed film and metal festival back for a third year. After a great ride in Austin, the festival will kick off in San Antonio, Texas at the Aztec Theater on November 13th -15th, 2015.  

GOATSNAKE is sure to get your motor running with their latest jam “Grandpa Jones“, a celebratory rock ‘n’ roll affair all about the life and times of a standout elder gentleman that is premiering today. Pete Stahl’s vocals cruise with ease alongside those of backing singers, Dem Preachers Daughters, while almighty riffs lurch forward with the rumbling horsepower singularly linked to Greg Anderson’s guitar work. Says Anderson of the track: “Grandpa Jones: One of the first of the new songs we wrote. Channeling ‘Flag and ‘Sabbath (that ole’ moldy chestnut!). Lyrics about keeping the youth juice flowin’!“