Erupting forth from the filthiest ranks of the underworld, the long-awaited new album from Swedish black metal horde, CRAFT, is finally upon us!  

Dark, chaotic, frenzied; these are some of the words that are often used to describe Canadians Mitochondrion. Originally issued on a self-released CD and limited to 666 copies, Archaeaeon finally sees an official issue through Dark Descent Records.  

BLUE ESTATE takes place on the mean streets of Los Angeles, where an alcoholic hit man and a desperate starlet dodge Russian mobsters, Italian gangsters, ninjas, hippies and the L.A.P.D. in a scheme to steal millions from a psychotic action movie hero.  

Scottish death metal act CEREBRAL BORE have had an incredible year so far, signing a worldwide recording deal with Earache Records, releasing their debut album, and completing a successful US tour.  

Have you ever wanted to hear that awesome new track from your favourite new band, or to go back and check out the early releases from some of the most legendary names in metal, but not had the money to spend on CDs or downloads?  Earache has the answer!  

Gwar Announces “Return Of The World Maggot” Fall Tour After successfully decimating Europe this Summer with multiple festival appearances and headlining shows, your lords and masters the almighty GWAR have awoken from their arctic slumber to once again create utter devastation in North America this Fall.  

One of America’s hardest-hitting indie acts, Chicago’s TRIALS has finally unleashed their debut album Witness to the Downfall unto the masses.  Featuring a riff arsenal and tuneful sensibility that rivals the likes of MACHINE HEAD, SYL and GOJIRA, the musical approach taken by TRIALS on Witness to the Downfall is not only refreshing, memorable, and musically penetrating, it is ridiculously intense!  

Viking Thrash band THE HORDE (IL) has inked a deal with STORMSPELL RECORDS.  Their sophmore album, entitled Thy Blackened Reign is set for a September release.  Commented the band: “We are all very happy to be a part of the Stormspell roster,” said guitarist Tim Matthews. “Thy Blackened Reign is our second album, and it’s by far our heaviest and most diverse to date. Recording in analog helped get that old school feeling without losing any of the sonic power thatis held in high regard in today’s extreme metal scene.”  

POP EVIL have announced dates opening for 3 DOORS DOWN on the “Time Of My Life Tour” this fall. Dates will span through out the east coast and south west.  

Volturyon has a new face and voice! Swedish death metal destroyers have officially announced Alexander Högbom as the band’s new vocalist. Replacing Olle Ekman, Högbom is in for a baptism by fire as Volturyon performs with Demonical on the Eastern Death Infernal Tour.  

The story is building for the Southern California trio KYNG–singer/songwriter/guitarist Eddie Veliz, bassist Tony Castaneda and drummer Pepe Clarke Magaña—whose debut album, TRAMPLED SUN, is due out September 27 on REALID Records (through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group).   

The Industrial Metal Machine front-man, Wayne Static returns with his first solo album of his most combustible work to date. PIGHAMMER, on Dirthouse Records, comes from the depth of Wayne Static’s darkest last year and brings to light his inner turmoil with an aggressive driving force of new music.