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.”  

Grand Prix and multiple Eisner award nominees Si Spurrier (X-Men), Matías Bergara (Coda), and Matheus Lopes (Supergirl) present Step By Bloody Step: a bittersweet fantasy opus about a nameless child and her giant guardian, which is completely text free. A miniseries in four double-sized issues, this watershed moment in modern comics is a co-production between Image and Éditions Dupuis, with the U.S. edition’s #1 issue out from Image in February 2022 and the French edition—to be titled Saison de Sang—from Dupuis slated for June 2022.  

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.  

Sunspot. Cannonball. Marrow. Boom-Boom. Tempo. Forge. Banshee. Strong Guy. Armor. Earlier this year, these X-Men characters were choices in the mega popular X-Men Vote! While they ultimately weren’t chosen as the final member of the Krakoan Age’s first team of X-Men, the vote took social media by storm with passionate fans campaigning fiercely for their favorites. And this February, fans can relive the excitement of this pivotal moment in X-Men history by seeing their chosen candidates in action in SECRET X-MEN #1! This special one-shot written by Excalibur and X of Swords scribe Tini Howard and drawn by Daredevil artist Francesco Mobili will bring all nine of these mutant heroes together for a secret mission to... 

Beginning next month, Mayor Wilson Fisk will have all of Marvel’s heroes in his deadly grip in DEVIL’S REIGN, an upcoming Marvel Comics crossover event spinning out of writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Marco Checchetto’s Eisner-nominated run on DAREDEVIL! The all-star creators will bring their superb talents for high-stakes storytelling to the greater Marvel Universe in this far-reaching saga that sees Kingpin embark on a vicious quest to rid the world of every last Super Hero. The story continues in February along with exciting new tie-ins, limited series, and one-shots!  

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