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Monolord returns with "Neverending," their first full-length album in five years, arriving May 29 via Relapse Records. To create "Neverending," Monolord decamped to Ashland, Oregon to record with legendary producer/engineer Sylvia Massy (Tool, System of a Down, and Johnny Cash). The collaboration began when Massy asked vocalist/guitarist Thomas … Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

GOPHER is party metal/electro fun from Australia and unlike anything you’ve heard before! Originally hailing from Fanny Barks, UK, and forming in 1790, after having arrived on the first fleet to what was known back then as The British Colony of New South Wales, these two rotting, stinking, bubbling corpses that are GOPHER have wasted […]

The organisers of Britain's Damnation Festival have revealed the headliners for this year's edition of the event. Closing off the Saturday will be Swedish post metal stalwarts Cult Of Luna, while bringing the weekend to a close will be Norwegian black metal veterans Satyricon. In addition to this, English death metal icons Carcass, French experimen… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Having been active practitioners since 1992, Defiled are masters of the vile art known as death metal. The Tokyo legends have shared the stage with Morbid Angel, Mayhem, Cannibal Corpse and Incantation. However, these grizzled veterans are neither relics nor custodians for the old-school. Their upcoming new album, "Altered State," unleashes a dizzy… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

“Watch You Fold” is the latest single from UK technical death metal practitioners, Ingested. The track features guest vocals from John Gallagher of Dying Fetus and comes by way of the band‘s "Denigration" full-length, set for release on May 8th via Metal Blade Records. Comments the band on today‘s single: "’Watch You Fold‘ is a character assassi… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Interview by Kris Peters Patient Sixty-Seven have become one of the most compelling and community‑driven voices in modern metalcore – a band built not on hype or industry shortcuts, but on heart, resilience, and the belief that heavy music can be a lifeline. Emerging from the isolated but fiercely creative city of Perth, Australia, P67 […]

Rock legends Deep Purple have announced their 2026 North American tour, joined by special guests Kansas and Jefferson Starship. The tour will see these iconic acts bring an unforgettable night of classic rock to cities across the U.S. and Canada. VIP packages are also available, which include the following perks: Smoke On The Water Meet & Greet … Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

With their 15th studio album "One" arriving May 1, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons Sevendust return with a powerful new single, "Threshold." Comprised of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums), the band once again deliver a driving, emotionally charged track pr… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Oakland death metal trio, Necrot, have officially signed with Metal Blade Records, marking a powerful new chapter for one of the underground's most distinguished death metal bands. The signing coincides with the band's upcoming appearance on the 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour, the band comments: "It is extremely exciting to announce that Necrot has … Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com