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Cursum Perficio, the follow-up to 2016’s For All Kings, will be released later this year

Finnish extreme metal force Torchia have unleashed their most commanding work to date with the release of their fourth full-length album, They Are Born Under Rules Of The Darkness. Over the course of their career, the Tampere-based outfit has evolved from a thrash-infused melodic death metal act into a far darker, more refined presence, now … Continue reading Torchia descend into gothic horror with ‘They Are Born Under Rules Of The Darkness’

Friday, the Club 2 Club Festival returned to New York for a second consecutive year. Founded in Turin in 2002, the music fest ventured into North America with a one-day event at Knockdown Center in Queens last spring, reprised this year at the same venue ahead of the 25th anniversary edition of C2C’s flagship Italian event this fall.

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French modern metal band Sangham has released a powerful new single and music video titled “Our Vain Pleasure.” This is the second track from their upcoming album, The Radiant Crown.

“Our Vain Pleasure” takes a direct stand against the animal exploitation industry. Musically, the track leans into heavier territory, using massive riffs and a contrast between clear and harsh vocals to build tension.

The accompanying music video, directed and edited by Elise Meunier, puts the viewer directly in the perspective of an exploited being, tracing a dystopian journey from birth to death. To drive the message home, the video includes real footage from animal rights organizations like L214, FUTUR Association, SOKO Tierschutz, and Espèces sans issue.

Watch the video for “Our Vain Pleasure” below.

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DevilDriver frontman Dez Fafara sat down with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy to talk through the band’s 11th studio album, Strike And Kill, which arrives July 10 via Napalm Records. The record features the return of original bassist Jon Miller after a 12-to-15-year absence, alongside guitarist and producer Gabe Mangold, guitarist Alex Lee, and drummer Davier Ortega Perez.

On what direction the album took, Fafara told Jai (transcribed by Blabbermouth): “When I first got the music, I was just intrigued by what we were writing. And I think that everybody knew it was time to kind of go back to start a little bit… Once we started writing, we all kind of said, ‘What’s the direction?’ And I said, ‘Look at the logo, man. The logo will tell you what we fucking need to write.’ Like, period.”

On the fan reaction to the first single “Dig Your Own Grave,” and what’s coming next, Fafara said: “People are loving this. And I go, ‘Great. Let’s give them more of the same.’ So the next single that’s coming is very old school, almost first-, second-record old school… We didn’t decide to, like, ‘Let’s go back to start.’ We just said, ‘Let’s write something heavy and groovy like what we are,’ and that’s what came out. So I think people are really gonna enjoy the second and the third single. But the best thing is this: when you get the record, you’re gonna listen to it in its entirety, and at the end, you’re gonna be, like, ‘I wish we had more.’ But there’s already 13 tracks… I mean, even the label said, ‘Look, we’re good with 11,’ and I said, ‘Okay, these other two songs. You wanna leave them off?’ And they were, like, ‘Oh, fuck no.’ I said, ‘Well, then there you go.’ If people are gonna spend money, let’s give ’em their money’s worth.”

Fafara described the experience of hearing the finished album for the first time in the car, driving through the mountains of California with no phone signal: “The first time that I listened to the record in its entirety was about two weeks ago. I had no signal on my phone, which, for me, is a miracle, and I was, like, ‘Great.’ I got no phone calls for 45 minutes, and we put the record on. And when it was done, I actually said to my wife, who was driving, I go, ‘That’s it?’ And she’s, like, ‘Yeah, that’s it, man. You guys got 13 tracks.’ And I was, like, ‘I want more.’ So that’s a really good thing, I think, for sure to have. And this thing is back on track. And wait till you see it live, man. It is a no-nonsense throwdown.”

When Strike And Kill was first announced in April, Fafara said in a statement: “My headspace hasn’t changed. I have not become complacent or soft in my view of the world or in my music. Metal is our outlet as listeners and writers, so on this record, we focused on ‘getting it all out’ lyrically and backing those lyrics with savage, relentless music that fuels the heavy California groove like no other. DevilDriver has never sounded like any other band; we do our own thing in our own way, and I’m the most proud of that.”

Lead single “Dig Your Own Grave” was described as being about “how one wrong decision, one wrong move can see your whole world turned upside down,” with Fafara adding: “It can also refer to how your decisions can fuck someone else. This is why there’s the line ‘Six feet ain’t deep enough for you,’ because only a deep, deep hole is fitting for what you’ve done or tried to do to others.”

DevilDriver hits the road for a western U.S. run with Upon A Burning Body and Ov Sulfur beginning Aug. 14 in San Diego, Calif., wrapping Sept. 5 in Anaheim, Calif., with stops in Dallas, Chicago, Salt Lake City, and Reno along the way.

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Kenosha, Wisconsin’s punitive death metal veterans Jungle Rot have digitally released their twelfth full-length album, Cruel Face Of War, via Unique Leader Records. While the physical street date for CD and vinyl is set for 15th May, fans can stream the record in its entirety now. Produced by Chris Djuricic and mixed by the legendary … Continue reading Old-school death metal legends Jungle Rot drop new album ‘Cruel Face Of War’

The Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery have unveiled the first wave of artists for Everywhere At Once, a nationwide event set to be the UK’s largest-ever festival. Taking place across the weekend of 26th–28th June 2026 (traditionally the Glastonbury weekend) the project is a staggering show of force for the UK’s grassroots … Continue reading MVT and National Lottery announce monumental “Everywhere At Once” festival

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Brazilian thrash metal project No More Death has unveiled the cover art and tracklist for their second full-length album, Last Caesar. The project, led by vocalist and guitarist Tiago Torres (ex-Mad Dragzter), returns following the international success of their debut, The Death Is Dead, which solidified the band’s position among the rising forces of the … Continue reading No More Death reveal artwork and tracklist for upcoming album ‘Last Caesar’

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[Bolded Mega-Lead for NewsBreak & SEO Optimization] NORTHRIDGE, CA — Thrash metal legends Anthrax are officially ending a decade-long studio silence with the announcement of their highly anticipated 12th studio album, Cursum Perficio. Fans won’t have to wait much longer for a first taste, as the band is set to release the debut single, “It’s For The Kids,” this Friday, May 15.

The track serves as the opening salvo for the new record, which is scheduled to hit North American shelves on September 18 via Megaforce Records (Nuclear Blast in Europe). Recorded in part at Dave Grohl’s iconic Studio 606 and produced by longtime collaborator Jay Ruston, the album represents a massive three-year creative undertaking that guitarist Scott Ian describes as “the most powerful weapon in the world.” With a tracklist featuring 11 new songs and cover art designed by renowned artist Mark Stutzman, Cursum Perficio—Latin for “I will persevere”—promises to be the definitive statement of the band’s fifth decade.

“The Best Thing Since ‘Persistence of Time’”: A Record Forged in Persistence

The 10-year gap since 2016’s For All Kings wasn’t intentional, but rather a byproduct of a massive touring cycle followed by the global shutdown of 2020. However, the band utilized that time to meticulously edit and refine the 11 tracks that make up the new LP. Drummer Charlie Benante, who has been working “hand-in-glove” with producer Jay Ruston, compares their relationship to that of George Martin and The Beatles.

“I’m so excited about it. This record is really, really good,” Benante told the Everblack podcast. “It’s not three or four songs deep of good songs and then the rest is st. Every song on this record stands on its own.” Bassist Frank Bello echoed that sentiment, noting that the musicianship is so demanding that some parts are “really hard to play,” while praising vocalist Joey Belladonna for delivering what he considers his best performance on an Anthrax record to date.

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Marilyn Monroe, Magic, and “Trippy” Visuals

The album title, Cursum Perficio, carries a deep, dark historical weight. The phrase was famously inscribed on a crest at the doorstep of Marilyn Monroe’s final home in Brentwood. While often mistranslated as “My journey ends,” the band is leaning into the true meaning: “I am completing my journey” or “I will persevere.”

Visuals for the era are equally ambitious. Benante collaborated with artist Mark Stutzman—the man behind magician David Blaine’s iconic conceptual art—to create an album cover described as “fucking trippy as hell.” The official music video for “It’s For The Kids” was filmed last December, signaling that the visual aesthetic of the Cursum Perficio era will be just as intense as the music.

Cursum Perficio Official Tracklist:

1. Persistence Of Memory
2. The Long Goodbye
3. Everybody’s Got A Plan
4. The Edge Of Perfection
5. Infectious
6. NYC 93
7. Cursum Perficio
8. T.O.M.B.
9. Watch It Go
10. My Victory
11. It’s For The Kids

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FAQ

When does the new Anthrax song come out? “It’s For The Kids” will be released on Friday, May 15, 2026.

What is the release date for the new Anthrax album? The new album, Cursum Perficio, is due on September 18, 2026, in North America.

Where was the new Anthrax album recorded? Recording and mixing took place at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Northridge, California.

What does Cursum Perficio mean? It is a Latin phrase meaning “I will persevere” or “I am completing my journey.”

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TL;DR:

Anthrax will release their new single “It’s For The Kids” this Friday. Their new album Cursum Perficio drops September 18, featuring 11 songs recorded at Studio 606.

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