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The pioneering metalcore band have a trio of shows booked for the fall at the moment.

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Soundgarden co-founding guitarist Kim Thayil launched his memoir, A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown With Soundgarden and Beyond, on June 11, 2026 with a discussion alongside Krist Novoselic, co-founding bassist of Nirvana, at Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle, Washington. The book, published on June 9 via HarperCollins’ William Morrow imprint, is now accompanied by video of that conversation.

Speaking about the way heroin had devastated the Seattle scene — claiming the lives of Alice in Chains members Layne Staley and Mike Starr, Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain and Mother Love Bone’s Andrew Wood — Thayil said (as transcribed by Blabbermouth): “That is a point I make in the book a number of times, is that none of these bands had a drug culture and the scene didn’t have a drug culture. There were individuals that had their own sense of self and their own sense of adventure. And I had to explain this many times to journalists and interviewers, and I made sure it was present in the book… I explained that the bands didn’t have a drug culture. I was close friends with all these other guys, and they themselves were just as impacted and distraught, and in no way were they somehow reinforcing this risk.

“As I would tell people, you drive as fast as you want to, you climb a mountain if you want to climb it, and people make choices to make themselves feel good and to enjoy their lives, and a lot of them, a lot of the choices they make are risky, and that’s part of being alive. And the impact of this constantly had me engaging with my family and friends and record labels and tours to say, ‘Hey, this isn’t us. This isn’t even them. This is just a strange aberration with individuals that are living their own lives.’

“And that was so difficult for people to understand. So I’d meet adults, and I’d have to kind of… They would look at me kind of odd or with suspicion or, ‘Here’s this guy with hair too long and doesn’t look like he combs it and a beard, and he plays in one of these Seattle bands.’ And it became very conspicuous after losing Andy and Kurt, and I think the belief was that Seattle was somehow embracing of and reinforcing the decisions that were made.”

When Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell died in May 2017, an autopsy report showed several prescription drugs in his system, though none contributed to his death. Toxicology tests showed the presence of barbiturates, caffeine and lorazepam, as well as naloxone. Cornell was found in his hotel room after a concert in Detroit.

Soundgarden is currently working on an album of previously unreleased recordings made with Cornell before his 2017 death. Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron and bassist Ben Shepherd are collaborating with producer Terry Date, who previously helmed Louder Than Love (1989) and Badmotorfinger (1991).

In November 2025, Soundgarden joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 in the Performer category. The three surviving members performed at the induction ceremony alongside guest vocalists Taylor Momsen and Brandi Carlile, with appearances by Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready and Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell.

A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown With Soundgarden and Beyond is available here.

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In a few short weeks, Texan metallic hardcore heavyweights Judiciary will return with their new EP Stalagmite Angels. We’ve already posted the extremely fucking sick lead single “Wall Of Skulls,” and now they’ve got a new banger called “Death Knell.” It’s an all-out thrasher with some gigantic riffs and a percussive breakdown that puts me in that old Sepultura mood. You probably don’t want to be around me when I’m in that old Sepultura mood. Wes Ellis directed the video which is full of sweaty mosh footage, guns, and beer. Check it out below.

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Polish metal band MORR have returned with Kości zostały rzucone, their first studio album in 11 years. Independently released on July 1, the eight-track record introduces a stronger thrash metal direction while retaining the melodic character of the band’s earlier material. The album’s title can be translated as The Die Is Cast, reflecting lyrics concerned […]

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Texas metalcore band THE LIGHT SUPERIOR have announced their debut full-length album, Dayspring, which will be released on October 2 through Rottweiler Records. The announcement is accompanied by the album’s title track, featuring guest lead guitar from producer and PHINEHAS co-founder Glenn Gizzi. ‘Dayspring’ combines forceful metalcore riffs and breakdowns with melodic passages, providing the […]

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The band briefly announced the matter this morning.

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French one-man black metal project AZGAAL have released a lyric video for ‘The Bewitched Souls’, the second single taken from the forthcoming album Divine Hitman. The 10-track record will arrive on August 28 through Fetzner Death Records. Running for more than six minutes, ‘The Bewitched Souls’ offers another glimpse into the occult world developed across […]

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Just ahead of the pair heading over to Australia and New Zealand together.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RAZORFLOWER Announces Debut Self-Titled Album Out September 18, 2026
UK-based blackgaze and experimental black metal project Razorflower will release its debut self-titled album on September 18, 2026.
Created by Benedikt Willnecker, formerly of Ära Krâ , Razorflower pushes beyond the traditional boundaries of black metal, combining blistering intensity with elements of folk, ambient music, orchestral composition, and electronic sound design inspired by techno and modern experimental music.
For fans of Deafheaven , Oathbreaker , and Mogwai , the album presents an immersive and emotionally charged listening experience that unfolds as one continuous composition rather than a collection of disconnected songs.
Flowing seamlessly between aggressive black metal passages and expansive atmospheric sections, Razorflower embraces contrast and movement, creating a cinematic journey through sound, emotion, and tension.
Lyrically, the album draws inspiration from early 20th-century poetry and the emotional and political instability that preceded both World Wars. These themes are explored through a contemporary lens, reflecting cycles of fear, alienation, social unrest, and emotional detachment in modern society. At its core, the album also represents a desire for distance and resistance against the overwhelming pressures of modern life.
The release features contributions from several guest musicians, including drummer Filip Gäddnäs, harsh vocals from Thomas Blanc of Astral Lore , and clean vocals from Diego García Araujo. Additional elements include Spanish vocal melodies and lyrics by García Araujo, as well as western-style guitar work performed by Johan Emanuel Jørgensen in the album’s final section.
The album was mixed and mastered by Johan Emanuel Jørgensen, known for his work with Sunken , helping shape the record’s dynamic blend of atmosphere, aggression, and sonic depth.
Production Credits

Vocals performed and recorded by Thomas Blanc (harsh vocals) and Diego García Araujo (clean vocals)
Drums performed, recorded, and edited by Filip Gäddnäs
Mixed and mastered by Johan Emanuel Jørgensen
Vocal melody and lyrics in the Spanish section by Diego García Araujo
Western guitar in the final section performed by Johan Emanuel Jørgensen
Razorflower will be released worldwide on September 18, 2026.
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Chicago’s Shrineburner have been around for a few years now, plying their trade on the live stage more than the studio since forming a few years ago. After honing their chops and releasing a trio of singles, Shrineburner have dialed things in for their debut album, Hymns of Despair, their first release with bassist CJ Johnson and drummer Edward Hamel.

Like new single “Bodies Dragged to Sunlight,” Hymns of Despair is musically very heavy but it doesn’t skew into the bleak territory many doom and sludge bands find themselves occupying. Instead, “Bodies Dragged Into Sunlight” is performed with gusto and melody. It makes for an interesting juxtaposition, especially with the violent music video that accompanies the new song.

“This track is brutal, raw and heavy as nails,” says frontman Peter Norman. “Leaving traditional song structure behind, the idea was a song that just kept getting heavier with each part that hits you like a ton of bricks.”

Regarding the video, he adds:

“We had a blast making this video. All DIY over the course of a day and a half and everyone did such an amazing job. Our friend Liam Jennings filmed it and wrote it with me. When I was thinking about who would play the lead, Clinton from mr.phylzzz and Gatta Morta was a no-brainer. The basic idea was a chilling narrative centered around his character with zero budget and limited time, and we’re extremely grateful to all of our friends for putting in work and giving awesome performances.”

Peep the video for yourself below. If you want more Shrineburner, you can grab Hymns of Despair on September 11 via the band.

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