For the 1st time ever, Contemporary Krampus gathers more than 68 diverse artists from around the globe to create new images of Krampus. From renowned artists like Angus Oblong to up and comers like Peter Skullkid, each image has been hand selected by curator of curiosities and Krampus aficionado Mike Drake.  

Iconic German singer/guitarist/songwriter CONNY OCHS is currently holed up in the studio, immersed in the process of creating his third solo LP, which will see release in the coming months, once again through Exile On Mainstream Records.  

Chronicles of Perversion, the new album from KRAANIUM, Norway’s reigning kings of slam, is out now on Comatose Music.  

Melodic death metal legion, ARMAGEDDON, featuring former Arch Enemy guitarist Christopher Amott, will embark upon a two-week US run of live dates. Booked by Artery Global and sponsored by EVH Amplifiers, Jackson Guitars, Listenable Records, Seeing Red Records, and Redefining Darkness Records, the trek will run from September 24th through October 5th with direct support from Ascension featuring Caleb Bingham (ex- Five Finger Death Punch, Zonaria).  

UK-based hardcore punk/grindcore legends, EXTREME NOISE TERROR, will unleash their self-titled new full-length via Willowtip Records. Set for release on November 5th, their first studio album in six years sees the band returning to their hardcore punk roots with a manic, stripped down and highly aggressive raw sound that perfectly complements the chaotic attack that saw the band become a firm favorite throughout the ’80s and ’90s with punks and metal fans alike.  

With the release of Tenebrosum, the impending new long player from New Jersey-based folkloric black metal missionaries, WINDFAERER, now just days away, today they offer up the frosty sounds of fifth hymn, “The Everlasting“, for public scrutiny.  

Creator-Destructor Records is proud to announce the impending release of the brand new, self-titled 12″ EP from one of San Francisco, California’s heaviest and most exciting bands, MOHICANS, as the entire record is made available for streaming early.  

2099 in your calendars, #1 in your hearts. This October, Miguel O’Hara is recharged, refueled and ready for action with a brand-new ongoing series for an All-New, All-Different Marvel Universe! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look at SPIDER-MAN 2099 #1, the new series from webslinging wonders Peter David and Will Sliney!  

Revocation recently recruited Ash Pearson as their new full time drummer. To showcase Pearson’s talents behind the kit, a new video has been released for “Bound By Desire” from the “Teratogenesis” EP. The deftly shot video will give fans an close look at Pearson’s technique and precision. The video can be seen now at metalblade.com/revocation.  

How do you describe an enigma? In the case of THE GREAT DISCORD, certain words come to the fore: Cinematic. Grandiose. Haunting. Soaring. Devastating. Unique. But still, it is perhaps impossible to paint a vivid picture of the Swedish unit, whose layered, textured music gets under the skin and is as likely to conjure exhilaration or a sense of poignancy in the listener as it is a profound and deep seated unease. September 18th marks the release date for the Echoes EP. Echoes contains edited versions of two tracks that appear on THE GREAT DISCORD‘s most recent full-length, Duende.  

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER‘s devastating new album, Abysmal, serves to once again demonstrate why they are considered one of the most vital bands in contemporary death metal. The group’s first official music video for this album, “Receipt“, can be viewed now exclusively at metalblade.com/tbdm.  

The self-titled debut album from Chilean / Belgian epic doom metallers KING HEAVY is out today in North America on Cruz Del Sur Music. The album is streaming in its entirety at https://cruzdelsurmusic.bandcamp.com/album/king-heavy.