Baroness return with their first new music in three years, as the band releases their fourth album, Purple, on Dec. 18 via their recently formed label, Abraxan Hymns. The first song from the ten-track album, “Chlorine & Wine”, is available now, with an animated clip featuring “Chlorine & Wine” artwork viewable here: https://youtu.be/qhS0j3WxfWY.  

Sweden’s THE GREAT DISCORD, who just unleashed their debut full-length album Duende in June, are pleased to announce that their new EP Echoes is now available for streaming on Spotify and will be available at other digital outlets and streaming services such as iTunes, Amazon, Google, Apple Music, and Rdio on 9/18. The Echoes EP contains a version of the track “The Aging Man” performed simply with a piano and Fia Kemp’s striking vocals (music video coming shortly!), two cover tracks, and radio edits for their songs “The Aging Man” and “Ephemeral“. Listen now on Spotify HERE.  

Renowned guitarist, producer and engineer Masaki Murashita has announced the upcoming release of Inescapable Damnation, the debut EP from his solo project MURASHITA.  

Kaotoxin Records has announced the signing of a multi-album deal with French blackened death metal band Azziard. The band is fronted by A.S.A., vocalist for The Negation who released their newest album, Momento Mori, in July under the Kaotoxin banner. Azziard’s lineup also features former and current members of Moonreich, Whispering Tears, and Bran Barr.  

MAGISTER TEMPLI are offering another preview of the occult metal mastery to come with the September release of their second full-length, Into Duat, with the exclusive premiere of album track “Horus the Avenger“.  

Forged in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, Harlott are one of the finest examples of modern thrash. Taking their influence from the 80’s bay area thrash scene, and blending it with the Teutonic melody and grit, they focus on high energy, up tempo music with lyrical influence from war, religion, chaos, and the human condition. Unrivaled in live concerts, an aggressive recognizable sound, clinical musicianship, and a classic ‘Aussie’ sense of humor have earned Harlott a strong and dedicated fan base, which continues to grow every day.  

Solitary Martyr, the new EP from Dark Metallers DEATHWHITE is out now. Stream and/or purchase the EP at this location.  

Today RIVERS OF NIHIL have released their sophomore album “Monarchy” via Metal Blade Records. Fans can purchase the album on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Bandcamp or directly from Metal Blade Records. European fans can order their copy HERE. US fans can purchase the album now at metalblade.com/riversofnihil!  

Total Lack of Communication, the new EP from Finland’s RE-ARMED is out today and can be purchased at this location. The band has released the Official Music Video for the title track, which can be viewed here.  

This October, extreme metal powerhouse, Unique Leader Records, will reissue The Anomalies Of Artificial Origin, the second full-length from Russian death metal behemoths, and recent label signees, ABOMINABLE PUTRIDITY. The out-of-print brutalizer was initially released in 2012 via Brutal Bands Records and earned the adulation of underground slam fiends in the proverbial know.  

Denmark-based extreme DIY label, Indisciplinarian, has confirmed the impending release of the debut LP from their countrymates RECITATION, entitled Carrion, and has issued the cover art and a visual trailer on the record.  

ACT OF DEFIANCE are currently streaming their entire new, debut metal masterpiece offering at metalblade.com/actofdefiance. Look for them to embark on their first-ever national tour, co-headlining with Allegaeon starting Oct 22nd. All dates can be found at facebook.com/actofdefiancemusic.