Pomona, California-based metallic hardcore powerhouse XIBALBA prepares for their anxiously anticipated fourth LP, Años En Infierno. As the album nears its release through Southern Lord Recordings late this month.  

Veil Of Maya have dropped a blistering new track ‘Outsider’ along with an accompanying music video. Listen to the track below. To celebrate the release of the new track, Veil of Maya guitarist, Marc Okubo, will be taking over the Sumerian Records Instagram stories today at 2pm PDT/5pm EDT for a live Q&A with fans.  

Progressive/Brutal Death Metal luminaries DEFEATED SANITY return July 24 with The Sanguinary Impetus on Willowtip Records. Album cut “Propelled into Sacrilege”  

Enuff Z’nuff are the living, breathing example of what a rock ‘n roll group should be. Now centered around bass player and vocalist Chip Z’nuff, Enuff Z’nuff are still delivering the band’s patented power pop melded with hard rock stylings. Their new album, “Brainwashed Generation” is the follow-up to 2018’s well received “Diamond Boy” and will be released on July 10, 2020.  

Shred guitar pioneer Michael Angelo Batio will release his 12th studio album More Machine Than Man on June 12th via Rat Pak Records. The album features 13 new studio tracks and is the highly anticipated follow up to 2013’s Intermezzo.   

FROZEN SOUL ink a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. After exploding in the underground scene with their four song demo-turned-EP, Encased In Ice, (via California’s Maggot Stomp Records) and a string of unforgettable live shows across the US, Century Media is proud to welcome FROZEN SOUL to the roster.  

Night Demon are thrilled to announce the worldwide release of their new single, “Kill the Pain”. The track is the band’s second single released this Spring, following the release of “Empires Fall”. Check out a lyric video for the track below…  

Frontmen Serj Tankian from System Of A Down and Jimmy Urine of Mindless Self Indulgence are releasing a collaborative musical project called Fuktronic across all major streaming and download services on May 8.  

Experimental quartet EX EYE share the new Live at Saint Vitus digital album! The performance was filmed and recorded live on August 19, 2017, at Saint Vitus Bar. Live at Saint Vitus sees EX EYE performing their eponymous debut album in full.  

Atlanta’s CLOAK will be hosting a two-hour Gimme Radio special on Monday, May 4 at 1:00 P.M. EDT! The band will spin a playlist that they curated themselves and will be present in the chat for a live Q&A. You can sign up for FREE and tune in at THIS LOCATION. May the fourth be with you!  

Extreme Avant Garde duo MORA PROKAZA will be releasing their third full-length, ‘By Chance,’ via Season of Mist on July 3! The up and coming experimental duo combine the ferocious sounds of black metal with the street vibes of trap, tinges of industrial, and out-of-the-box instrumentation, creating a sound that is wholly unique and groundbreaking that you must hear it for yourself to truly grasp the artistic genius behind the Belarusian outfit. The first single, ‘Check It”.  

IDW Publishing (OTCQX: IDWM) joins hard rocking horror aficionado Alan Robert, creator of the horror coloring book phenomenon The Beauty of Horror (and bassist/songwriter for the legendary metal band Life of Agony), to announce the expansion of his bestselling book series in 2020 with a variety of new products, guaranteed to unleash your inner artist (or, perhaps, a possessing spirit).