Copenhagen-based ANTI RITUAL has unchained their self-titled debut 12″ upon the masses via Indisciplinarian and Vendetta Records.  

The misadventures of New Jersey thrash n’ rollers HAMMER FIGHT continue with the release of the official music video for “Ginger Rails.” The song comes off the band’s newest release, Chug of War and features cinematic direction by DCintheCity Productions.  

Dallas-based apocalyptic doom act, DEAD TO A DYING WORLD, has just wrapped-up tracking their sophomore LP, Litany, with Billy Anderson (Sleep, Neurosis, Melvins). Featuring collaborations and contributions from members of Sabbath Assembly, Pallbearer, Pinkish Black, and Ecocide, the album will be delivered in a massive 2xLP setup. Anderson will complete production on the album as the final factors of the album’s impending release later in the year are sorted in the coming weeks.  

Tucson’s caustic metal outfit, LETHAL DOSAGE, has confirmed the second tour in support of their sophomore full-length, Consume. Following their Consume The Southwest run in February, preceding the release of Consume, the latest LETHAL DOSAGE run will now take place on a more widespread level, venturing well beyond the extreme Southwestern region into Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico in addition to their native Arizona. With eleven shows confirmed, the itinerary runs from June 18th in the band’s hometown and running through 28th in Albuquerque. LETHAL DOSAGE Consume The West 2014: 6/18/2014 The Rock – Tucson, AZ 6/19/2014 Hap Hazard Hall – Las Cruces, NM 6/20/2014 Kegler’s Lounge... 

Powerviolence/harsh noise sculptors FULL OF HELL have just confirmed a barrage of upcoming recording and tour plans, including new tours on both the North American and European continents, as well as a joint release with renowned noise metal architect, Merzbow.  

Portland’s AGALLOCH is readying to embark upon a full North American Summer excursion. Set to commence June 18th in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Serpens In Cvlmination tour will wind its way through nearly two-dozen cities, coming to a ceremonial close on July 8th in Denver, Colorado. The band will be joined by Obsidian Tongue, Vex, Jex Thoth and Thrones on select dates.  

Oakland’s progressive doom powerhouse, SECRETS OF THE SKY, and Tucson’s bastard sons of sludge metal, GODHUNTER, will converge for their co-headlining tour in Las Vegas this weekend at the Doom In June Festival where they’ll share the stage with Novembers Doom, Christian Mistress, Acid Witch, Ides of Gemini, Demon Lung and more this Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7th. From there, both acts will traverse through the West Coast and Southwestern states, the tour sponsored by American Aftermath. The new trek will hit Oakland, San Jose, Glendale, Palm Desert, Tucson and Phoenix through June 14th.  

Denver blackened sludge trio, PRIMITIVE MAN, are delighted to spread their negativity with their band new video for “Antietam,” now scarring eyes, tainting souls and frightening the weak at Bloody Disgusting.  

In addition to their upcoming European tour and stateside performance at This Is Hardcore Fest, reformed Santa Cruz hardcore act BL’AST has just confirmed several upcoming July East Coast gigs.  

With the stench of their pungent Death Mask LP still fresh on the faces of the nonbelievers who have been trampled in its path, LORD MANTIS has confirmed the full routing of their impending tour to Martyrdoom III in New York City next month.  

Oh do we ever have a treat for you all! Earsplit and several record companies have kindly released a HUGE list of bands that are currently touring with dates and accompanying bands for your perusal, so check the following list to see if someone Heavy may be in your area… OR ELSE!  

The Oakland funeral doom legion, LYCUS, is in the final stages of locking down the second US tour in support of their mammoth 2013-released debut LP, Tempest.