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Extol have premiered their brand new single “The One And The Many”. The track serves as both the lead single and opening cut from the metal band’s first new studio album since 2013, “Aura Of Decay”. Solid State Records have scheduled the comeback effort for a November 06th release. A press release offered the following on the new alb… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Ukrainian black metal band NOKTURNAL MORTUM will release a new EP, Біль | Hurt, on September 25, 2026, through Oriana Music. Spanning more than 40 minutes, the six-track recording serves as a bridge to the band’s forthcoming full-length album. At the centre of the EP is “Eight Days to Spring,” described as one of the […]

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VIEW HEAVY DIGIMAG #469 HERE With Good Things Festival tickets going on sale today it is only fitting that we feature one of the stars of the show on this week’s DigiMag cover. Simple Plan are one of the true entertainers on the global music stage and Angela brought the best out of them in […]

Finnish progressive folk/black metal band JOTUNGRAV have released their debut album, Elegi, through Inverse Records. Available from August 20, 2026, the four-track record presents more than 41 minutes of expansive songwriting, dark atmosphere and philosophical reflection. Listen to Elegi on streaming services Meaning “elegy” in Swedish, Elegi finds JOTUNGRAV moving closer to progressive melodic death […]

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Sicksense‘s “A Moment Of Violence” music video has now arrived online. The latest clip once again saw the band share directing duties with Tony Aguilera (Stitched Up Heart, Exodus). The band, who feature members and alumni of Stuck Mojo, The Agonist and more, collectively commented on the new track: Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

North Carolina death/thrash metal trio DECEPTOR are streaming their debut album, Reign of Terror, in full ahead of its international release. The record arrives on August 21, 2026, through Dying Victims Productions. The exclusive pre-release stream is currently available through Decibel Magazine. Stream Reign of Terror in full Hailing from Raleigh, DECEPTOR draw inspiration from […]

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Philadelphia death metal band ACCURSED WOMB are streaming their special CD compilation, Hymns of Blasphemous Fornication, in its entirety. The collection will receive its international release on August 21, 2026, through Nespithe Records. The exclusive pre-release stream is available through the Death Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Stream Hymns of Blasphemous Fornication in full Spanning almost […]

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British Thrash Punks AWAP Announce New Single And EP!

British Thrash Punks AWAP (an anacronym for Ant-Walking Alligator People) are back with their latest single, the ferocious ‘Panikos’, which is set for release on August 7th.

Speaking about the single, the band have said:

“This Greek myth inspired rager sees us tear apart the fear inducing, rage baiting world of media moguls and trolls. The Greek God and satyr Pan is linked to both music and irrational fear. He gave us the word ‘panic’ and in the song he is depicted as manipulating society aided by mankind.”

The news comes following the announcement of their new EP “Clown Carousel”, which is set for release on October 9th. Those new to the band are in for a violent treat, especially fans of Municipal Waste, Power Trip, and The Haunted.

The tracklisting for ‘Clown Carousel’ is:

1. Clown Carousel
2. Cargo
3. Panikos

Formed in 2017, AWAP (Ant-Walking Alligator People) began as a project to give a bunch of like-minded dudes somewhere to squeeze their creative juices. With a political persuasion to the band’s outlook and lyrics, AWAP is a metaphor not just for anti-war sentiment but also muses on the collective experience of all that stand at ‘ground zero’ in relation to social injustice and discrimination.

Made up of guitarists Aaron Sly & Dan Beadle, bassist Alex Ratcliffe, vocalist Matt Mason, and drummer Rael Bearman, the band are typically viewed through the lens of punk and thrash. However, a deeper listen reveals more post-punk and melodic influences ingrained in the fabric of the music.

The band released their first two EPs ‘Bigger Society’ in 2021 and ‘Mongrels’ in 2023, and now, the band are set to release their third EP, ‘Clown Carousel’, on October 9th, 2026.

From the anarcho-thrash of the title track—a scathing critique of political theatre that doubles as an infectious, fist-pumping anthem—to the mythologically steeped fury of “Panikos”, which exposes how media moguls and trolls weaponize fear and rage to manipulate the masses, through to the harrowing “Cargo”, a brutal indictment of human and animal trafficking in all its forms. AWAP returns with another, socially conscious assault on the absurdities and injustices that plague modern society.

Legendary producer Scott Atkins lent his talents to the drum recording and mastering of the three new tracks: “Panikos” (set for release August 7th), “Cargo” (set for release September 11th) and “Clown Carousel”. Elsewhere, the band’s own Aaron Sly took up engineering, production and mixing duties for the remaining elements. ‘Clown Carousel’ continues AWAP’s raw power whilst seeking progression in sound, production and musicianship.

Known for kinetic and chaotic performances that place themselves outside the usual super-serious metal/punk fare. AWAP have gigged extensively throughout the country and are remembered by anyone who has seen them.

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Portland, Maine-based black/death metal trio SHABTI are streaming their third studio album, Haze, Cacophony, And White Light, in full ahead of its official release. The record arrives digitally and on cassette on August 21, 2026, through Contemn Light. The exclusive pre-release stream is currently available through Decibel Magazine. Stream Haze, Cacophony, And White Light in […]

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Ahead of the August 28 release of their new EP, ‘Throat Slave’

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