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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAL Unleashes Self-Titled EP – Experimental Metal, Noise, and Industrial Devastation Arrives May 1
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Streaming & Pre-Order: https://linktr.ee/SAL_EP
SAL, the experimental metal project that fuses industrial weight, doom-laden atmospheres, and spatial sound design, announces the release of their self-titled EP on May 1, 2026. This immersive four-track EP features the tracks Doldrums , Blazing In The Sun , Exhaust , and Flesh Circuit , and includes guest vocals from the legendary Barney Greenway of Napalm Death.
Melding slow-burn tension with environmental listening experiences, SAL crafts soundscapes that feel as heavy as they are expansive. Fans of Godflesh, Sielwolf, and Prurient will find themselves drawn into a realm where dark noise and industrial metal converge into something both hypnotic and punishing.
“Dark noise metal meets industrial in a slow-tempo dirge that will scare your neighbours…” — Van Richter Records, on Blazing In The Sun
Produced and written by Josh Cooper, with assistance from Lottie Holt and Tom Hatherley, SAL’s EP is designed to envelop listeners in immersive textures and unrelenting sonic weight. The collaborative energy with Greenway pushes the boundaries of what heavy music can be, taking metal beyond the stage and into an enveloping, environmental experience.
Pre-save, stream, and purchase the SAL EP here: https://linktr.ee/SAL_EP
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VAULDERIE’s Sanguinoctum Scores 8/10 in Bringer of Death Zine : “A Killer Blend of Black and Thrash Metal”
VAULDERIE is turning heads and racking up acclaim for their 2025 album Sanguinoctum . The underground black-thrash force has just been featured in Bringer of Death Zine , earning a solid 8/10 and praise for delivering a perfect mix of dark, aggressive, and ritualistic metal.
The review highlights VAULDERIE’s mastery of atmosphere, riffing, and vocals:


“VAULDERIE are a very great sounding mixture of black and thrash metal… Horror movie style keyboards kick things off, giving way to thrash riffs, blast beats, and high-pitched black metal screams. There’s a perfect mix of slow, mid-paced, and fast sections, with solos, leads, and even death metal growls adding depth. The production is professional, and the lyrics cover Occultism, Vampirism, and Ritualistic themes… Recommended tracks include ‘Calling The Blood,’ ‘Flight Of The Gargoyles,’ ‘From The Crypt,’ and ‘Among The Aeries.’ 8 out of 10.”
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Already celebrated for its raw energy and uncompromising underground edge, Sanguinoctum proves VAULDERIE isn’t just another black-thrash act—they’re a full-on force in the extreme metal scene.
For fans of dark, high-octane black and thrash metal, this review is confirmation: VAULDERIE delivers exactly what the underground craves.

Sanguinoctum by VAULDERIE

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The Pretty Reckless have released a star-studded video for ‘When I Wake Up’, the latest track to be released from their upcoming new album ‘Dear God’.

Directed by Taylor Momsen herself alongside Chris Acosta, it features appearances from some very familiar faces. From Taylor’s old co-stars from Gossip Girl, Jessica Szohr and Connor Paolo, to Foo Fighters’ own Pat Smear and Ilen Rubin, it’s a look inside of the night out to end all nights out. From downing shots, sniffing lines and sleeping with strangers, to waking up and not knowing whose toilet you’re sitting on, it’s utter chaos. The sort of bleary-eyed occasion that stays with you long after the tequila has evaporated from your bloodstream, and not for good reasons.

It is sex, drugs and rock and roll, baby. But the party always comes at a price.

Taylor had this to say about her vision for the clip, stating, “I wanted the video to reflect where the song came from – a time in my life when I was out of control, not caring whether I lived or died. We shot it raw, with no grade, no filter. Reality doesn’t come color-corrected, and I didn’t want to change what we captured. The imperfection is the grade. This is where life can take you when you play too close to the edge, chasing substances, sex, and dopamine highs to escape depression. It led me down a rabbit hole of self-destruction that leaves you emptier than where you began…with all that being said.. enjoy”.

Oh, as you would expect, it’s pretty NSFW.

The track is set to appear on the band’s new album ‘Dear God’, which will be released on June 26 via Fearless Records.

You can pick up a Rock Sound exclusive petrol-blue cassette of the album right now from right here.

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Earlier this year, doom metal outfit Pallbearer announced they were going to play the entirety of their album Foundations of Burden during their tour. That tour’s somewhat ongoing, with the next date taking place on March 27 in Little Rock, Arkansas, but the band opted to keep the train rolling into June and add some more dates to the whole thing.

The new dates run from May 28 in Columbus, Ohio and come to an end on June 7 in Nashville. Coming along on those dates are supporting acts Knoll and Blood Vulture. These new dates add shows in Canada and hit some key midwest and east coast venues, as well.

The additional dates are as follows:

May 28  Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups ^
May 29  Toledo, OH — Frankie’s
May 30  Toronto, ON — Prepare the Ground Festival
May 31  Montreal, QC — Piranha Bar ^
Jun 02  Albany, NY — Empire Underground ^
Jun 03  Pittsburgh, PA — Spirit ^
Jun 04  Grand Rapids, MI — Pyramid Scheme ^
Jun 05  Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee Metal Fest
Jun 06  Tolono, IL — Loose Cobra ^
Jun 07  Nashville, TN — Cannery Hall ^

* with Knoll
^ with Blood Vulture

Tickets for those new dates will go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. local time. As for the rest of the previously announced tour, you can find the full list of dates below and get your tickets today.

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Pallbearer, Foundations of Burden tour:
Mar 27  Little Rock, AR — White Water Tavern 
Apr 08  Louisville, KY — Zanzabar *
Apr 10  Cleveland, OH — Grog Shop *
Apr 11  Buffalo, NY — Rec Room *
Apr 12  Brattleboro, VT — Stone Church *
Apr 14  Portland, ME — Oxbow *
Apr 15  Portsmouth, NH — Press Room *
Apr 17  Braintree, MA — Hopsmokerfest at Widowmaker Brewing 
Apr 18  Brooklyn, NY — Elsewhere *
Apr 19  Baltimore, MD — Ottobar *
Apr 20  Philadelphia, PA — Underground Arts *
Apr 21  Norfolk, VA — The Annex *
Apr 22  Raleigh, NC — Kings *
Apr 23  Knoxville, TX — The Pilot Light *
May 28  Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups ^
May 29  Toledo, OH — Frankie’s
May 30  Toronto, ON — Prepare the Ground Festival
May 31  Montreal, QC — Piranha Bar ^
Jun 02  Albany, NY — Empire Underground ^
Jun 03  Pittsburgh, PA — Spirit ^
Jun 04  Grand Rapids, MI — Pyramid Scheme ^
Jun 05  Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee Metal Fest
Jun 06  Tolono, IL — Loose Cobra ^
Jun 07  Nashville, TN — Cannery Hall ^

* with Knoll
^ with Blood Vulture

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“There’s always a dispute about this”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
False Messiah Unleashes “Rise of the Seven” – Second Single from Upcoming Album Seven (Out June 19)
Pre-save and stream: https://idol-io.ffm.to/riseoftheseven
MONTREAL, April 1, 2026 – Following the explosive debut single Iron Sky , cinematic symphonic dark metal project False Messiah returns with “Rise of the Seven,” the second single from their highly anticipated album Seven , set for release June 19 via Semetery Records.
Iron Sky introduced fans to a dystopian world dominated by surveillance, automation, and algorithmic authority—a place where humanity faces a stark choice: submission or conscious resistance. With Rise of the Seven , False Messiah turns the narrative toward action. From the ruins of collapsing institutions emerges a new force: the “Seven,” survivors who rise when systems fail and power becomes faceless and abstract.
Inspired by post-apocalyptic fiction, modern insurgency narratives, and real-world decentralized resistance movements, “Rise of the Seven” explores a world where hope no longer comes from governments or structures, but from those willing to stand, organize, and act. It is a declaration of defiance: humanity must become its own shield against extinction.
Musically, the track expands False Messiah’s cinematic universe. Monumental orchestral arrangements collide with aggressive modern guitars, dark electronic textures, and ritualistic atmospheres. The result is an immersive soundscape evoking underground movements, last stands, and cities collapsing under technological dominance. Symphonic grandeur meets extreme metal intensity, reinforcing themes of urgency, rebellion, and awakening.
Together, Iron Sky and Rise of the Seven form the opening fractures of Seven , a conceptually driven album that constructs a dark mythological universe where technological faith replaces traditional belief systems, and survival depends on lucidity rather than obedience.
Fans of Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Amaranthe, Lord of the Lost, and In This Moment will find themselves drawn into this expansive, cinematic, and atmospheric metal journey.
Pre-save and stream the singles now:
Iron Sky: https://idol-io.ffm.to/ironsky
Rise of the Seven: https://idol-io.ffm.to/riseoftheseven

Watch the official videos:
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Genres: Cinematic Symphonic Dark Metal
Label: Semetery Records

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Pallbearer is set to tour North America with Knoll and Blood Vulture this April through June.

The post PALLBEARER Expands Their North American Tour appeared first on Metal Injection.

Why Did Anthrax Delay Their New Album?

Anthrax pushed their new album to September 2026 to finalize key elements and properly execute the rollout, while confirming the first single and video will arrive in May.

TL;DR

• Anthrax’s new album now arrives September 2026, not May
• First single and video confirmed for May 2026
• Recorded and mixed in part at Studio 606
• Band says every track stands on its own
• First album in nearly 10 years

Anthrax fans have been asking the same question for years.

Where is the record?

Now there’s finally an answer—but it comes with a delay that shifts expectations again.

New records don’t land the way they used to. Most drop, spike, and disappear. When a band like Anthrax takes nearly a decade, the release stops being routine and starts carrying real weight.

The Release Timeline Just Changed

Drummer Charlie Benante confirmed on an episode of the Everblack podcast that the album is no longer arriving in May, with the band moving it to September to complete final details and lock in the rollout.

“No, it doesn’t come out in May. We’re putting out our first song and video in May” he said. “The record is not coming out till September. We pushed it back a little bit. We just had to do a couple of other things to it. And then we had to, of course, get a release date set. So it got moved to September. And that’s it. It’s coming out in September, but the first song and video will be out in May.”

After it was brought up that Anthrax had been teasing one of the songs during their recent live shows, Charlie said: “We play a little piece of one of the songs. We played it on this Canadian run [with Megadeth and Exodus] that we just came back from. But I could see us kind of expanding it a bit for our friends in Australia [on the upcoming Australian tour in late March], maybe playing a little more, because, for me, it’s become so hard to just contain this, because I’m so excited about it. I’m so happy about it. This record is really, really good.”

This wasn’t hesitation.

It was control.

The first single and video are now locked for May, giving fans their first real listen after years of waiting. That moment will set the tone for everything that follows.

A Gap Like This Changes the Stakes

The upcoming release follows For All Kings (2016), stretching the gap close to a full decade. That alone resets expectations.

Guitarist Scott Ian previously explained that the band was ready to move forward in 2020 before global shutdowns forced everything to stall, pushing progress into 2021 and beyond.

From there, the actual writing and recording still took roughly three years—but the delay surrounding it changed how this release is being viewed.

The Band Is Setting a High Bar

Benante made it clear this isn’t a record where a few songs carry the rest. The expectation inside the band is that every track hits with the same level of impact.

That’s a strong claim—and one that immediately raises expectations.

Scott Ian had also made it clear that the band has been holding back, with only a small number of people hearing the album so far. That kind of restraint only works if they’re confident in what they’ve made.

Production Direction and Sound

Anthrax once again worked with Jay Ruston, continuing the direction established on Worship Music and For All Kings. This doesn’t signal a reinvention—it signals refinement.

Parts of the album were recorded and mixed at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606, a detail that quietly raises expectations around the final sound.

Touring Plans and Early Teases

Anthrax is already building around this release with plans to support it heavily on the road.

Fans have also heard small snippets of new material during recent shows, with more expected during upcoming dates.

If you’ve been waiting on this record, this is where things start to feel real again.

There’s More Beyond This Album

Scott Ian confirmed there are finished songs and others close to completion that didn’t make the album.

That leaves room for more material to surface beyond this cycle.

What’s Riding On This Release

Legacy bands don’t get unlimited resets anymore. Long gaps raise expectations, and attention spans are shorter than ever.

When something finally arrives after ten years, it either lands—or it disappears fast.

Anthrax is clearly trying to control that moment instead of rushing it.

The Bigger Picture

Anthrax remains one of the defining bands of thrash metal alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth.

That position doesn’t come without pressure.

A gap like this changes the conversation. This isn’t just another album release—it’s a statement on whether the wait actually meant something.

FAQ

When Is the New Anthrax Album Coming Out?

The album is scheduled for release in September 2026 after being delayed from May.

When Will the First Anthrax Single Be Released?

The first single and music video are expected in May 2026.

Why Did Anthrax Delay Their Album?

The band delayed the release to finalize details and properly align the rollout strategy.

How Long Has It Been Since the Last Anthrax Album?

Their last album, For All Kings, was released in 2016.

Where Was the Album Recorded?

Parts of the album were recorded and mixed at Studio 606 in California.

Anthrax Bio

Anthrax is a thrash metal band formed in 1981 in Queens, New York. As part of the “Big Four” alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth, they helped define the genre and have remained a major force in heavy music for over four decades, earning gold and platinum records and multiple Grammy nominations.

The post Anthrax Delay New Album Again But Reveal First Single Release Window appeared first on Loaded Radio.

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