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[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Burton-C-Bell-2025.png”] During a recent appearance on the Scandalous podcast, former Fear Factory frontman Burton C. Bell reflected on the band’s 2021 album Aggression Continuum and the circumstances surrounding its release. The album, which arrived in June 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records, was primarily recorded in 2017 and featured Bell alongside founding guitarist Dino…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Opeth_6730-copy-2.jpg”] In a candid new interview with Blabbermouth, Mikael Åkerfeldt, the legendary vocalist and guitarist of Opeth, shared insights on his current life, creative ambitions, and the band’s future. When asked about a potential new album cycle, Åkerfeldt said: “I cannot say much, but I have a project that I’m doing in May.…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Of-Mice-And-Men-2025.png”] California metalcore outfit Of Mice & Men have confirmed their participation in this year’s summer European and UK festival circuit. In addition to those festival appearances, the band will also perform a series of shows alongside fellow heavy hitters Unearth and Vended. The tour kicks off on July 22 at Rockhouse in…

[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 thrashing prog, epic deathcore, horrible car crashes in sonic form, and more! To the metals… Abstracted – Hiraeth Genre: Progressive death/extreme metalOrigin: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Label: M-Theory Audio Buy now on Bandcamp What a prog metal feast this is. You’ve getting tons of heavy grooves,…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tomas-lindberg-in-memory.jpeg”] Swedish melodic death metal trailblazers At The Gates have announced their eighth studio album, The Ghost of a Future Dead, arriving April 24, 2026 via Century Media Records. The record serves as the follow-up to 2021’s ambitious The Nightmare of Being and carries pretty profound emotional weight. The Ghost of a Future…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/arch-enemy-2026.png”] This week’s top tracks include a groovy one from Sylosis, the bittersweet announcement of a record from At The Gates, Arch Enemy showing off new vocalist Lauren Hart, and more! Check out the playlist on Spotify here and on Apple Music here. The new additions this week are: “Spared From The Guillotine”…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Deafheaven-2025.jpg”] Deafheaven have confirmed the bulk of their summer 2026 European and UK tour, with two stops still unannounced. The trek will see the band performing across major cities overseas throughout July and August, delivering their signature blend of black metal intensity and shoegaze atmosphere. Show Me The Body will be joining the…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/arch-enemy-2026.png”] This week’s top tracks include a groovy one from Sylosis, the bittersweet announcement of a record from At The Gates, Arch Enemy showing off new vocalist Lauren Hart, and more! Check out the playlist on Spotify here and on Apple Music here. The new additions this week are: “Spared From The Guillotine”…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mike-Leon.jpeg”] Bassist Mike Leon has announced his departure from CKY, citing what he describes as ongoing “unprofessionalism” and “lack of accountability” from the band’s leader, Chad I Ginsburg. In a candid statement shared with fans, Leon confirmed he will not be participating in the band’s upcoming shows and detailed the circumstances that led…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/the-jester-race.png”] Three decades on, In Flames are marking the 30th anniversary of their genre-defining classic The Jester Race with a special 12″ reissue and it’s a must for collectors and melodic death metal lifers alike. Pressed on crystal clear vinyl, the 1LP sleeve edition of The Jester Race also includes the Black-Ash Inheritance…