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200 Stab Wounds have announced the details for their third studio album, Lowest Form, due out on February 19th via Metal Blade Records. The opening track, “Pangs Of Conscience”, has been released as the album’s first single. Listen below.
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For their third album, DUMAL did not search for darkness by adding further layers. They found it by removing one. The Pennsylvania black metal trio have abandoned keyboards in favour of raw, intricately interwoven guitar arrangements on The Trials of Existence, due for international release on October 2, 2026. Alte Seelen will issue the album […]

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The drums came from Iceland, the guitars and vocals from Canada, and the final mix from Finland. Yet despite being assembled across considerable distances and over two years, ARCTOS’ new album, A Path Apart, was conceived as one continuous journey. The Canadian atmospheric and melodic black metal band will release its new full-length on November […]

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Plus Blink-182, The Prodigy, Parkway Drive, Evanescence and many more.

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MNRK Music Group has scooped up Zakk Wylde‘s entire Black Label Society back catalog, a deal the indie label is calling one of the biggest steps yet in its push into hard rock and metal. The haul covers more than two decades of material: 11 studio albums, headlined by Stronger Than Death, Order Of The Black, 1919 Eternal and The Blessed Hellride, plus a stack of live records, compilations, EPs and Wylde‘s solo output, including his acoustic outing Unblackened.

The acquisition extends a relationship that’s already been years in the making. MNRK plans to lean into reissues, catalog curation and legacy campaigns, using its global distribution muscle to push Black Label Society‘s music further across streaming, vinyl and whatever format comes next, all while Wylde stays hands-on with how the material gets presented.

For MNRK, the deal is being framed as a statement of intent, another sign the label is serious about building out its heavy music roster alongside its growing stable of legacy catalogs and newer signings.

“Zakk has been part of the MNRK family for many years, and this deal reflects the strength of that relationship,” said Sean Stevenson, CEO and president of MNRK Music Group. “Black Label Society has built one of the most enduring and loyal fanbases in heavy music. Owning and continuing to grow this catalog is a natural next step for us, and we’re proud to deepen our partnership with Zakk for the long term.”

Scott Givens, SVP of MNRK Heavy, echoed the sentiment: “Zakk Wylde is one of the true icons of modern heavy music. The Black Label Society catalog represents decades of powerful songwriting, unforgettable riffs, and an incredibly dedicated global audience. We’re excited to bring new energy to these releases and continue expanding their reach across streaming, vinyl, and new generations of fans.”

Black Label Society has spent more than 20 years grinding out blues-soaked riffs and gut-punch ballads that built one of metal’s most fiercely loyal fanbases. Under MNRK, the catalog is set to get fresh campaign support for the classics while opening the door to new projects that blend old-school heavy metal with more contemporary sounds.

Wylde started Black Label Society in 1998, running the band alongside his other job: guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, whose band he joined nearly 40 years ago.

Black Label Society‘s Order Of The Black (2010) and Catacombs Of The Black Vatican (2014) both cracked the top five on the hard rock album charts.

MNRK Music Group ranks among the biggest independent music companies in the world, with a footprint in every major market. The label focuses on developing top creators and artists, working alongside sister companies Dualtone Music Group, Last Gang and Prosthetic Records. Across its divisions, MNRK‘s catalog runs about 70,000 tracks deep, including multiple Grammy winners and platinum sellers.

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Three songs descend from the cavernous depths of the American underground. Four more arrive from Costa Rica with violence, blasphemy and a Slayer cover in their wake. On October 30, 2026, those two sides will meet on the forthcoming split release from NOROTH and MORTUAL. The seven-track record will be issued on 12-inch vinyl by […]

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Kennedy Jane Hill’s We KAN has a direct, uplifting energy, built around a clear melodic core and a vocal performance that gives the song its emotional weight. There’s a sense of movement in the arrangement, with the music gradually opening up rather than relying on a huge, immediate payoff. Hill keeps the delivery personal and expressive, allowing the lyrics to sit at the centre while the instrumentation provides a warm backdrop. What works especially well is the feeling of genuine optimism without pushing too hard into polished pop territory. We KAN feels like a song about finding momentum, confidence and a reason to keep going, delivered with enough warmth to make its message feel sincere rather than forced. A straightforward, positive listen with a strong sense of heart.

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GRAMMY Award winning bassist DAVID ELLEFSON has announced his BASS WARRIOR TOUR in Europe for December 2026. The tour will feature Ellefson and his solo […]

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Swedish crust punk band Disfear have announced the death of long-time drummer Marcus “Somliga” Andersson following a four-year battle with cancer.
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