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Denver heavy metal torchbearers Khemmis have unveiled their recent in-studio performance for Seattle’s legendary KEXP, delivering a crushing showcase of the band’s signature blend of doom, melody and classic heavy metal.

Filmed at KEXP’s Seattle studios, the session captures Khemmis in their natural element, bringing the towering riffs and emotional weight of their celebrated live show into one of independent music’s most revered performance spaces.

The performance arrives on the heels of the release of the band’s acclaimed fifth studio album, Khemmis, available now worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records. The eight-song record marks Khemmis” first full-length since 2021’s Deceiver and finds the band channeling more than a decade of evolution into a focused celebration of the heavy music that brought them together.

Featuring the singles “Invocation of the Dreamer,” “Beneath the Scythe” and “Gilded Chambers,” Khemmis further expands the band’s unmistakable sound, balancing monolithic doom, soaring melodies, searing leads, and moments of extreme-metal ferocity across eight tracks.

Khemmis will return to the road next week, joining Swedish doom titans Monolord for a run of U.S. dates beginning August 27th in Chicago. The band will then head overseas in October for the European leg of their Forsake The Light Tour, featuring special guests Celestial Sanctuary on select dates. Tickets and additional information are available here.

After eleven years of albums and global touring, Colorado’s Khemmis have cemented themselves as pillars of modern heavy metal. Yet as they approach their fifth full-length, the band found something newly vital: the simple joy of creating heavy music together. Formed with no expectations, the group’s longevity has become its foundation, with guitarist/vocalist Ben Hutcherson describing the band as a rare source of stability and camaraderie. Since their 2015 debut Absolution, followed by the acclaimed Hunted, Desolation, Doomed Heavy Metal MLP, and Deceiver, Khemmis have built a legacy of towering, spiritual doom that continues to resonate with fans worldwide.

Despite changes—including members relocating and bassist David Small joining in 2022—the band emerged more focused than ever. Recording again at Flatline Audio in Colorado, the lineup of Hutcherson, Phil Pendergast, Zach Coleman, and Small leaned into renewed trust and chemistry, with distance paradoxically strengthening their bond. The addition of Small invigorated the rhythm section and encouraged experimentation, while the band rediscovered the excitement that defined their early days. That renewed energy fueled a collaborative atmosphere rooted in confidence, inspiration, and the shared thrill of simply playing heavy metal.

The resulting self-titled album is both a celebration and reinvention: a conceptually framed ritual of heavy metal that moves from the pounding “Invocation of the Dreamer” to the climactic “Benediction Tones,” balancing galloping aggression with emotionally resonant anthems. The record embraces extremity, catharsis, and joy in equal measure, complemented by new visual direction from artist Christopher Remmers. Through lineup changes, distance, and a shifting world, Khemmis remain unshaken—leaning into the music that defines them. Their self-titled album is available now via Nuclear Blast, capturing the band in their truest and most energized form.

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Video shot by Fozz Gibson Photography Wacken Open Air has been and gone, this year marking the 35th birthday of one of the worlds biggest and best metal festivals. HEAVY headed along this year for the first time to check out the four day metal marathon, with the goal of chatting with a few of […]

Posted on August 21st 2026, 5:36pm

German heavy metal torchbearers Mystic Prophecy have announced their brand-new studio album, In Metal, set for release on November 27, 2026, via Perception – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band, the album announcement arrives alongside the release of its first single, “Robots,” accompanied by an official music video.

With more than two decades of history behind it, Mystic Prophecy has long established itself as one of the driving forces of the German and international heavy metal scene. Following the success of its acclaimed albums Metal Division and Hellriot, the quintet surrounding charismatic frontman R.D. Liapakis, also known for his work as a vocalist with Michael Schenker, now returns with renewed energy, a strengthened lineup, and a record built to hit with maximum impact.

The first taste of In Metal comes in the shape of “Robots,” a hard-hitting statement that turns its attention to one of the defining questions of our time: In an age increasingly shaped by technology, how much control over our own humanity are we willing to surrender?

Vocalist R.D. Liapakis and Dan Baune (guitars) comment on “Robots”: “In this age of technology, our future seems uncertain. We must ask ourselves: How do we keep/protect our humanity? Who decides for us? Or is it too late and we are all Robots already?”

Following Hellriot, Mystic Prophecy is entering its next era with three powerful new additions to the fold. Tommy Gun takes over bass duties, while guitarist Dan Baune, known from NWOBHM act Monument, and drummer Christophe de Combe of Belgian metallers FireForce complete the renewed lineup. Together, they inject even more power, precision and fire into the unmistakable Mystic Prophecy sound.

In Metal was produced by Dan Baune and R.D. Liapakis, with mixing and mastering handled by Henrik Udd. The album stays true to everything that has made Mystic Prophecy a force for more than 20 years while pushing its sound firmly forward. Fans can expect powerful, concise hooks with instant shout-along appeal, technically brilliant riffs and a hard-hitting, monstrous sound. A modern production gives the songs weight, depth and unstoppable headbanging force without sacrificing the band’s classic heavy metal spirit.

In Metal is available to pre-order here.

Whether on stage or on record, Mystic Prophecy has always treated heavy metal as a passionate, ultimate fight: no compromises, no holding back, just pure power. With In Metal, the band is ready to prove once again why it remains at the forefront of international heavy metal. In support of their upcoming album, Mystic Prophecy will hit the road in late 2026, joined by special guests Iron Savior and Generation Steel. Find all dates listed below!

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Finnish melodic black metal veterans AUTUMNFALL will return on September 25th, 2026 with their new album, The Archaic Sins, to be released by Ardua Music. Continuing the path established by their previous work, the album revisits material originally composed decades ago, yet demonstrates how naturally these songs can still impose themselves in the present day.

The first single “Lightless Depths” is now streaming HERE

Formed in Finland in 2019 by Jussi Hänninen, best known as the primary songwriter of Fall of the Leafe between 1996 and 2007, AUTUMNFALL emerged as a continuation of the musical sensibility that characterized the earlier years of that influential band. Joined by vocalist Tero Ruohonen, Hänninen has developed the project into a vehicle for revisiting old ideas while giving them renewed shape and purpose.

Following Ghosts of Light (2021), Bleak (2022) and The Archaic Shadows (2024), The Archaic Sins once again draws heavily from the past. With just one completely new composition, the album is primarily built around songs written between 1998 and 2001, now brought into the present through fresh arrangements and performances.

The result is fluid, finely arranged melodic black metal that never needs grand gestures to make its impact. AUTUMNFALL weave melodies together continuously, allowing guitars and rhythms to move with a natural, unforced sense of progression. The music can evoke wonder one moment and bitterness the next, shifting between emotional shades without ever disrupting its graceful flow.

Carefully considered rhythmic patterns provide a solid foundation for compositions that remain loose and organic, while the constant interplay of melodies gives the album its distinctive character. There is an unmistakable sense of musicians who have spent decades understanding how songs work, knowing when to add detail and, just as importantly, when to let an idea breathe.

Whether described as melodic extreme metal, dark metal or simply AUTUMNFALL, The Archaic Sins offers a sound rooted in experience, melody and atmosphere: material from another era that finds an unexpectedly natural home in the present.

Track-list:

1. Halo In Utopia
2. Lightless Depths
3. Dark Goddess
4. Mists of Eternity
5. Crystal Skies
6. Pulse
7. The Blind Brother
8. The Timeless Kin

Credits:

Jussi Hänninen: All Music
Tero Ruohonen: All Vocals/Lyrics

Mastered by Jasse Kesti at Kesthouse Studio

AUTUMNFALL:

https://autumnfall19.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/stormoftheautumnfall/

https://www.facebook.com/autumnfallband/

Ardua Music:

https://www.arduamusic.com/

https://arduamusic.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/arduamusiclabel/

https://www.facebook.com/ArduaMusicLabel

The prolific Los Angeles underground rap staple Rhys Langston was a Stereogum Artist To Watch in 2022, and he has made a whole lot of playful, verbose, layered music since then. Langston released the album Pale Black Negative last year, and he teamed up with R.A.P. Ferreira and nahhphet on “Sound Of Horns” earlier this summer. Now, he’s preparing to release a new LP called to live and die in E.U.L.A., and he’s got two more songs out in the world.

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Posted on August 21st 2026, 5:15pm

The title track from their forthcoming new album

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Santa Fe death metal band STREET TOMBS have released their second full-length album, Existence Is Corruption, through Carbonized Records. The eight-track record is available in physical and digital formats and can now be streamed in its entirety. Stream Existence Is Corruption in full Existence Is Corruption presents a furious response to modern society, complacency, greed […]

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