Obituary to Release New Live DVD in January Florida death metal veterans Obituary will release their concert DVD titled 'Live Xecution – Party.San 2008' in January. The release captures the band's explosive performance at Germany's Party.San Open Air Festival.
Armored Saint Reveals Album Title 'La Raza' American heavy metal mainstays Armored Saint reveal the title for their sixth studio album: 'La Raza'. Marking their first release since 2000, the album signals the return of their classic line-up and is slated for early 2010.
Rotten Sound Signs with Relapse Records Finnish grindcore/death metal juggernaut Rotten Sound signs with Relapse Records. Known for their blistering fusion of crust and extreme metal, the band joins the label’s roster ahead of releasing their EP 'Napalm' and a new full-length album.
Morbid Angel Signs Worldwide Deal with Season Of Mist Florida's legendary death metal titans Morbid Angel have entered into a global partnership with French label Season Of Mist. This marks a major step toward their long-awaited follow-up to 2003's 'Heretic', with a new album expected in 2010.
Acheron to Premiere Video for 'I Am Heathen' U.S. blasphemic black/death metal cult Acheron announces the premiere of their music video for 'I Am Heathen' on YouTube, set for November 21. The track appears on the album 'The Final Conflict: Last Days Of God', released via Displeased Records.
Sigh Streams New Track From Upcoming Album Japanese avant-garde black metal veterans Sigh stream the track 'L'art de Mourir' from their upcoming eighth album 'Scenes From Hell' via their MySpace page. The album is set for release in January 2010 through The End Records.
Crowbar Announces Box Set and Live Album New Orleans sludge pioneers Crowbar announce plans to release a box set and a live album via Phil Anselmo’s label, Housecore Records. The live album was recorded at their November 20 show in Houma, Louisiana. More details to come in early 2010.
Vektor Streams New Album 'Black Future' Ahead of Release Arizona-based tech-thrash outfit Vektor streams their full-length album 'Black Future' via Heavy Artillery. Featuring sprawling compositions and sci-fi themes, the record pushes thrash to progressive extremes.
Morbus Chron Signs with Pulverised Records Swedish zombie-horde Morbus Chron, known for their demo 'Creepy Creeping Creeps', have signed with Pulverised Records. Influenced by Autopsy and early Entombed, the band is preparing their debut full-length album.
Rob Urbinati Shares Thoughts on Sacrifice's Comeback Album Sacrifice frontman Rob Urbinati reflects on the band's 2009 album 'The Ones I Condemn', describing it as a tribute to their early days and the raw aggression of '80s thrash. The album marked a triumphant return after years of inactivity.
Motörhead to Enter Studio in February Lemmy Kilmister confirms that Motörhead will enter the studio in February 2010 to begin work on their 20th studio album. This marks the follow-up to 2008’s 'Motörizer' and will include a blend of classic rock’n’roll and modern speed metal.
Abscess Announces New Album 'Dawn Of Inhumanity' U.S. death metal cult Abscess finalizes their new album 'Dawn Of Inhumanity', set for release via Tyrant Syndicate Productions. Known for their filthy punk-infused death metal, this marks another chapter from the Reifert camp.
Overkill Signs with Nuclear Blast and Reveals New Album 'Ironbound' New Jersey thrash stalwarts Overkill announce a label switch to Nuclear Blast and schedule their new album 'Ironbound' for release on January 29, 2010. The album promises intense riffing, old-school aggression, and renewed fire.
Throne Of Katarsis Welcomes Gehenna's Sanrabb on Bass Norwegian black metal act Throne Of Katarsis recruits Sanrabb from Gehenna to handle bass duties. Following their second full-length 'Helvete – Det Iskalde Mørket', the band prepares for future ritualistic performances with a refreshed lineup.
Blackie Lawless Vows Never to Perform 'Animal' Again W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless declares in an interview that he will never again perform the band's controversial track 'Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)', citing a change in personal beliefs. The song remains a signature anthem from their early era.
Nominon Begins Recording Fourth Studio Album 'Monumentomb' Swedish old-school death metal act Nominon enters Necromorbus Studio in Stockholm to begin recording their fourth full-length album ''Monumentomb''. The sessions, led by producer Tore Stjerna, mark the band''s return after 2007''s ''Terra Necrosis''. A teaser EP titled ''Omen'' was released in Decem...
Social Distortion to Enter Studio in February California punk rock legends Social Distortion announce plans to begin recording a new studio album in February. Guitarist Jonny Wickersham shares criticism of modern music trends while confirming the band's return after a six-year gap.
Tom Angelripper Publishes Book 'Buer i.W.' Sodom and Onkel Tom frontman Tom Angelripper releases his book titled 'Buer i.W.'. The publication offers stories, memories, and personal insights from the German metal legend's prolific career.
Exhorder Reunites for First Show in Eight Years New Orleans thrash legends Exhorder reunite to perform their first show since 2001. Known for their influential albums 'Slaughter In The Vatican' and 'The Law', the band returns with plans for more live shows and future material.
Bloodthirst Announces Album 'Sanctity Denied' Polish black/thrash force Bloodthirst will release their second full-length album 'Sanctity Denied' on November 14, 2009 via Pagan Records. The release contains unrelenting underground violence inspired by early Teutonic thrash.