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[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/the-pretty-reckless-2.jpeg”] Platinum-selling rock band The Pretty Reckless have launched a new chapter with the announcement of their fifth studio album, Dear God, alongside a 2026 headlining world tour. The news arrives with the release of their brand-new single, “When I Wake Up”, out now via Fearless Records. Speaking about the track, Momsen explained:…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/belushi-speed-ball.png”] Louisville crossover thrash troublemakers Belushi Speed Ball have announced their fourth studio album, Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The ’80s, arriving June 5. The band plans to celebrate the release the following day with a chaotic performance at Milwaukee Metal Fest. The album features artwork from renowned metal illustrator Andrei Bouzikov, known…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sabaton-2025.jpg”] Sabaton have unveiled their latest single, “Yamato”, alongside a cinematic music video and special in-game content for the naval warfare multiplayer game World of Warships. This release marks the second collaboration between Sabaton and Wargaming, following 2019’s fan-favorite “Bismarck”. For “Yamato,” the band has integrated a Sabaton-themed battleship into the game, complete…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/james-romig.jpg”] A trio of acclaimed experimental guitarists – Sean McFarland, Matt Sargent, and Trevor Babb – will perform a special program dedicated to the music of composer James Romig this weekend in Baltimore and New York. The performances showcase Romig’s trilogy of solo guitar works: The Complexity of Distance (2022), The Fragility of…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Elegant-Weapons.jpg”] Elegant Weapons are back. The hard rock and heavy metal outfit led by Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest has announced their sophomore album Evolution, due April 24, 2026, on Exciter Records, and released the lead single “Bridges Burn” across all streaming platforms. The band — Faulkner on guitar, Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, MSG)…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/melvins-napalm-death.png”] Pioneering grindcore outfit Napalm Death and legendary grunge/sludge metal act Melvins have unveiled a second track from their upcoming joint album. The extended eight-track record, featuring new artwork, packaging, and two additional bonus tracks, is set for wide release on April 10 after initially appearing as a tour-exclusive during the bands’ prior…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/frater-imperator.jpeg”] Ghost just rolled out the 25th chapter of their story and I’m pretty sure they killed Frater Imperator (formerly Papa Emeritus IV and CardinalCopia). The video ends with Imperator walking out the door as Sex Pistols cover of Frank Sinatra‘s “My Way” plays, a truck drives by, the camera falls off its…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Live-Nation-Crowd.png”] If you’ve ever paid $60 to park in a field of dirt and gravel at an amphitheater show, congratulations — someone in a Live Nation office was laughing about it. Court documents surfaced this week in the DOJ’s antitrust case against the concert giant — reported by Variety and Bloomberg — revealing…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/six-feet-under.jpg”] This week’s top tracks here at Metal Injection include the grimy return of Six Feet Under, a Sabaton song who’s lyrics aren’t about history (just kidding yes they are), yet another banger from Corrosion Of Conformity, and more! Check out the playlist on Spotify here and on Apple Music here. The new…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/the-weekly-injection-photo.jpg”] This week’s new heavy metal releases include haunted blues riffs, evil piano madness, lots of shredding, and more! To the metals… Steve Blanco – Shadow Arc Suite Genre: Avant-garde piano composition Origin: Nashville, TennesseeLabel: Self-released Buy now on Bandcamp Starting this week off in an oddly chaotic way. Steve Blanco is the bassist/keyboard/vocalist of Imperial Triumphant and…