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It’s beginning to sound like new Baroness is on the horizon, as the band gets ready to head into the studio this summer. Details surrounding the sludge metal band’s seventh album and follow up to 2023’s STONE have been scarce at best, but some new details have emerged thanks to guitarist Gina Gleason.
While speaking with Guitar World about the band, her side project Ecliptor, and a whole buncha other stuff, Gleason admitted that the band’s been eyeing new tunes for some time.
“The past year we’ve been touring the Red and Blue records. I’m a huge fan of those records, especially Blue. We’ve also been working on new music for the better part of a year and a half. The challenge now is whittling it down and finding the identity of the album, before going into the studio around July.”
That last bit about finding the album’s identity is huge for a band like Baroness. When we last spoke with Gleason and frontman John Baizley, they spoke at great lengths about STONE‘s identity and how it’s its own thing compared to all the albums named after colors.
I don’t know about you, but hearing about new Baroness has me extremely excited. These guys don’t miss, so it’s going to be a blast to learn and hear more about this upcoming record as things materialize.
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The end begins this spring.
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LA’s Sugar World are releasing new album supercassettevision later this year on Sunday Records. They’ve already teased the follow-up to their 2022 debut with the single “Red Heart On Fire” and “In Magazines.” Yesterday, they returned with another called “Terra Incognita.” “Terra Incognita” has propulsive big beat energy. It reminds me a bit of Fatboy Slim’s…
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What comes after a return to Red and Blue?
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It is Friday, April 24, 2026, and if your neck isn’t already sore from headbanging, it’s about to be. This week has been an absolute landslide of high-caliber releases, ranging from the long-awaited return of nu-metal royalty to the bittersweet final bows of melodic death metal legends.
We do this every week because, let’s be honest, the “New Music Friday” algorithm can be a soulless mess. You don’t need a robot telling you what’s heavy; you need a breakdown from the trenches. From surprise Diablo IV tie-ins to heart-wrenching tribute tracks, here are the six songs that defined the last seven days in metal.
Bakersfield’s finest are officially back. In a massive surprise drop ahead of their headlining slot at Sick New World in Las Vegas tomorrow, Korn has unleashed “Reward The Scars.” This marks their first new music since 2022’s Requiem and features a brooding, mid-tempo groove that feels like classic 90s-era Korn updated for a darker age.
The track is tied to the Diablo IV: Lords of Hatred expansion (dropping April 28), and Jonathan Davis sounds more vital than ever. Interestingly, this is our first studio taste of the band without Fieldy on bass, though the low-end churn remains unmistakably thick.
Today is a heavy day for the metal community as At The Gates releases their final album, The Ghost of a Future Dead. “In Dark Distortion” stands out as a haunting highlight. The track features the emotive, hoarse fury of the late Tomas Lindberg, whose vocals were captured in demo form before his tragic passing. With the return of founding guitarist Anders Björler, the song balances that signature Gothenburg “Statues of the Faithful” melody with a somber, rock-infused ringing chord structure that feels like a fitting, despondent farewell to a legend.
Djent is definitely not a genre—it’s a lifestyle, and Periphery is still the king of it. “Everyone Dies Alone” is the second single from their upcoming album A Pale White Dot (out May 15). Written alongside Caleb Shomo (Beartooth), the track is a masterclass in progressive dynamics. The band used 30-inch baritone guitars tuned to a gut-punching Drop A#0 for this record, and the results are massive. Spencer Sotelo’s range remains unmatched, moving from ethereal melodies to absolute guttural chaos in seconds.
The Pennsylvania metalcore titans are gearing up for their new record Season of Surrender (arriving June 5), and “Sonic Salvation” is the high-energy anthem we needed. Featuring a guest spot from Polaris vocalist Jamie Hails, the track is a frantic, technical assault that proves why ABR has remained at the top of the food chain for two decades. The dual-vocal attack between Hails and Jake Luhrs creates a layer of intensity that should make their current “Spring Horizons” co-headlining tour with The Amity Affliction a mandatory ticket.
As Sepultura continues their final farewell tour, they’ve gifted fans The Cloud of Unknowing EP today. “All Souls Rising” is the standout, marking the first studio recording featuring wunderkind drummer Greyson Nekrutman. His precision alongside Andreas Kisser’s legendary riffage proves that even as the band prepares to hang it up, they aren’t phoning it in. It’s fast, it’s thrashy, and it carries the weight of a band that knows its legacy is secure.
To celebrate the release of their ninth studio album, House of Cards, The Amity Affliction has dropped “Kickboxer.” This track is a raw, emotional powerhouse that addresses the band’s recent lineup turbulence following the split with Ahren Stringer. With Jonny Reeves (Kingdom of Giants) now cementing his place in the fold, “Kickboxer” showcases that signature Amity blend of soaring choruses and devastating breakdowns. The music video, shot live earlier this month, perfectly captures the high-stakes energy the band is bringing to the stage in 2026.
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This week in metal is headlined by Korn’s surprise return with “Reward The Scars” and a final, moving performance from Tomas Lindberg on At The Gates’ “In Dark Distortion.” Other essential listens include Periphery’s ultra-low-tuned “Everyone Dies Alone,” August Burns Red’s collaboration with Polaris, Sepultura’s farewell EP standout, and The Amity Affliction’s latest anthem from House of Cards.
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