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New Flesh 12/8: Releases From Night Lovell, Atreyu, Dimmu Borgir & More!
Columnist Cori Westbrook sorts through the week's new releases to find some strong end of the year contributions ranging from deathcore to dark hip hop.
New Flesh 12/8: Releases From Night Lovell, Atreyu, Dimmu Borgir & More!
Columnist Cori Westbrook sorts through the week's new releases to find some strong end of the year contributions ranging from deathcore to dark hip hop.

Necrophobic Announces New Album 'In the Twilight Grey'
Watch the gripping visual for "Stormcrow" helmed by director Claudio Marino for Artax Film.
Necrophobic Announces New Album 'In the Twilight Grey'
Watch the gripping visual for "Stormcrow" helmed by director Claudio Marino for Artax Film.

Skeletal Remains Unveils "Relentless Appetite" Music Video
The release of the scorching new visual begins pre-orders for the band's highly anticipated, 'Fragments of the Ageless'.
Skeletal Remains Unveils "Relentless Appetite" Music Video
The release of the scorching new visual begins pre-orders for the band's highly anticipated, 'Fragments of the Ageless'.

Sepultura Announces Global Farewell Tour Coinciding With the Band's 40th Anniversary
The band have issued a lengthy statement detailing their plans to close out their four-decade career by sharing one last global tour with the fans and record one last live...
Sepultura Announces Global Farewell Tour Coinciding With the Band's 40th Anniversary
The band have issued a lengthy statement detailing their plans to close out their four-decade career by sharing one last global tour with the fans and record one last live album before closing out their historic run.

Imminence Triumphantly Announces Full U.S. Tour for Spring 2024
The US trek will include appearances at both Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple.
Imminence Triumphantly Announces Full U.S. Tour for Spring 2024
The US trek will include appearances at both Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple.

Orbit Culture Announces 'Descent Into Madness' UK/EU Headline Tour
The announcement lands just a week after the band unveiled their surprise EP, 'The Forgotten'.
Orbit Culture Announces 'Descent Into Madness' UK/EU Headline Tour
The announcement lands just a week after the band unveiled their surprise EP, 'The Forgotten'.

Samurai Metal Unit Ryujin Combine Japanese Folklore and Horror on “Gekokujo”
The latest serving from the band's self-titled January release on Napalm Records emphasizes "the dark side of RYUJIN" with breakneck speed and precision.
Samurai Metal Unit Ryujin Combine Japanese Folklore and Horror on “Gekokujo”
The latest serving from the band's self-titled January release on Napalm Records emphasizes "the dark side of RYUJIN" with breakneck speed and precision.

While She Sleeps Links with Alex Taylor of Malevolence for Drubbing New Single "Down"
Watch the band create controlled chaos with 15 liters of paint, 7 cans of spray paint, 2 fire extinguishers, a box of fireworks, nearly 1200 still photographs and one emphatic guest...
While She Sleeps Links with Alex Taylor of Malevolence for Drubbing New Single "Down"
Watch the band create controlled chaos with 15 liters of paint, 7 cans of spray paint, 2 fire extinguishers, a box of fireworks, nearly 1200 still photographs and one emphatic guest appearance.

Comeback Kid Kick off SharpTone Records Campaign with "Trouble In the Winner's Circle"
The single begins the charge towards their March 2024 EP release, Trouble, marking their arrival as the newest addition to the storied label.
Comeback Kid Kick off SharpTone Records Campaign with "Trouble In the Winner's Circle"
The single begins the charge towards their March 2024 EP release, Trouble, marking their arrival as the newest addition to the storied label.

Hatebreed to Mark 30th Anniversary With Intimate Long Island Club Show Residency
The January 2024 shows are the first in a succession of announcements to come from the band in what will be a milestone year.
Hatebreed to Mark 30th Anniversary With Intimate Long Island Club Show Residency
The January 2024 shows are the first in a succession of announcements to come from the band in what will be a milestone year.

UK Doomgaze Quartet Sugar Horse Signs with Pelagic Records, Embarks on Tour with LLNN
The news arrives following the recent release of the band's lauded EP, Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico.
UK Doomgaze Quartet Sugar Horse Signs with Pelagic Records, Embarks on Tour with LLNN
The news arrives following the recent release of the band's lauded EP, Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico.

Vitriol Releases Dynamic New Single "Weaponized Loss"
The Portland brutalizers preview their forthcoming Century Media full length, 'Suffer & Become'.
Vitriol Releases Dynamic New Single "Weaponized Loss"
The Portland brutalizers preview their forthcoming Century Media full length, 'Suffer & Become'.

Brian 'Head' Welch Launches New Label, XOVR Records
The joint venture with longtime personal manager, David W. Williams welcomes their inaugural signing of Spoken, which features Welch's Love and Death bandmates, J JR Bareis.
Brian 'Head' Welch Launches New Label, XOVR Records
The joint venture with longtime personal manager, David W. Williams welcomes their inaugural signing of Spoken, which features Welch's Love and Death bandmates, J JR Bareis.

GWAR Set Out On the 'Age of Befuddlement' Tour
The month-long excursion is split between the U.S. and Canada and will feature support from Cancer Bats, X-Cops and Fuming Mouth.
GWAR Set Out On the 'Age of Befuddlement' Tour
The month-long excursion is split between the U.S. and Canada and will feature support from Cancer Bats, X-Cops and Fuming Mouth.

Better Lovers Hit the Road for Extensive Spring 2024 Trek
The month-long jaunt will feature supporting sets from SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Foreign Hands and Greyhaven.
Better Lovers Hit the Road for Extensive Spring 2024 Trek
The month-long jaunt will feature supporting sets from SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Foreign Hands and Greyhaven.

Bloodstock 2024 Announces New Wave Of Bands: Heavy Metal Icons and New Talent Set for 2024
The latest additions include Carcass, Satyricon, Sylosis and more.
Bloodstock 2024 Announces New Wave Of Bands: Heavy Metal Icons and New Talent Set for 2024
The latest additions include Carcass, Satyricon, Sylosis and more.

LImp Bizkit Unveils Loserviller Tour with Corey Feldman and Host Riff Raff
The tour also boasts support from Bones, Eddy Baker, Xavier Wulf and N8NOFACE.
LImp Bizkit Unveils Loserviller Tour with Corey Feldman and Host Riff Raff
The tour also boasts support from Bones, Eddy Baker, Xavier Wulf and N8NOFACE.

Amon Amarth Recruit Cannibal Corpse, Obituary and Frozen Soul for the Metal Crushes All Tour 2024
The mammoth line-up will touch down in 24 cities across North America between April and May of 2024.
Amon Amarth Recruit Cannibal Corpse, Obituary and Frozen Soul for the Metal Crushes All Tour 2024
The mammoth line-up will touch down in 24 cities across North America between April and May of 2024.

Deathcore Diehards The Last Ten Seconds Of Life Announce New Album 'No Name Graves'
Stream the pummeling introductory track, "Of All Humanity, the Sum" and get the details on the 2024 release.
Deathcore Diehards The Last Ten Seconds Of Life Announce New Album 'No Name Graves'
Stream the pummeling introductory track, "Of All Humanity, the Sum" and get the details on the 2024 release.

Architects Debut Furious New Single, "Seeing Red" Along With North American Tour Dates
The run will commence next spring and will feature supporting sets from Of Mice & Men and While She Sleeps.
Architects Debut Furious New Single, "Seeing Red" Along With North American Tour Dates
The run will commence next spring and will feature supporting sets from Of Mice & Men and While She Sleeps.

LDB Fest Drops Massive Line-Up Including Hatebreed, Sunami, Obituary, Twitching Tongues and More
The mesh of hardcore and death metal converge for two days at Triple Crown Pavilion in Louisville, KY March 2024.
LDB Fest Drops Massive Line-Up Including Hatebreed, Sunami, Obituary, Twitching Tongues and More
The mesh of hardcore and death metal converge for two days at Triple Crown Pavilion in Louisville, KY March 2024.

Sleep Token to Perform Radio City Music Hall Spring 2024
The mysterious metal sensation is set to headline a sold out set at OVO Wembley Arena in London later this month.
Sleep Token to Perform Radio City Music Hall Spring 2024
The mysterious metal sensation is set to headline a sold out set at OVO Wembley Arena in London later this month.

Sonic Temple lands Disturbed, The Original Misfits, Pantera and Slipknot for 2024 Edition
Set for May 16th-19th in Columbus, Ohio the massive gathering of rock and metal will expand in the new year to include a fourth stage.
Sonic Temple lands Disturbed, The Original Misfits, Pantera and Slipknot for 2024 Edition
Set for May 16th-19th in Columbus, Ohio the massive gathering of rock and metal will expand in the new year to include a fourth stage.

Dayseeker Announce Stacked 'Dark Sun Worldwide' Spring 2024 US Tour
The 27-date stretch will include support from Polaris, Rain City Drive, Ayron Jones and AVOID.
Dayseeker Announce Stacked 'Dark Sun Worldwide' Spring 2024 US Tour
The 27-date stretch will include support from Polaris, Rain City Drive, Ayron Jones and AVOID.

Within Destruction Reconnect With Deathcore Roots On Surprise Mini-Album, 'Rebirth
The unannounced supplemental release follows the 2023 arrival of the band's well-received full length, 'Lotus'.
Within Destruction Reconnect With Deathcore Roots On Surprise Mini-Album, 'Rebirth
The unannounced supplemental release follows the 2023 arrival of the band's well-received full length, 'Lotus'.

Watch Dave Grohl Perform a Marathon 30-plus Minute Rendition of His Instrumental Epic, "Play"
The first and only performance from Grohl was the highlight of Warren Haynes' 'The Benefit Concert Volume 20,’ recorded during the 30th Annual Christmas Jam which benefiting Asheville Area Habitat...
Watch Dave Grohl Perform a Marathon 30-plus Minute Rendition of His Instrumental Epic, "Play"
The first and only performance from Grohl was the highlight of Warren Haynes' 'The Benefit Concert Volume 20,’ recorded during the 30th Annual Christmas Jam which benefiting Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity.

Orbit Culture's 'The Forgotten' EP Blends Horror, Experimentation, and Gratitude
The three-track EP serves as an extension of the band's full length, Descent, which debuted earlier this year.
Orbit Culture's 'The Forgotten' EP Blends Horror, Experimentation, and Gratitude
The three-track EP serves as an extension of the band's full length, Descent, which debuted earlier this year.

Death to All, Destruction, Avatar, Lacuna Coil, Cloak, Bleed From Within and More Added to Milwau...
The latest announcement confirms an additional 19 bands as well as the all-star tribute to Death performing two unique sets on the weekend.
Death to All, Destruction, Avatar, Lacuna Coil, Cloak, Bleed From Within and More Added to Milwau...
The latest announcement confirms an additional 19 bands as well as the all-star tribute to Death performing two unique sets on the weekend.

Rising Stars Alienist Ink Deal with UNFD, Drop Intense New Single
The Aussie metalcore prospects swing for the fence with their latest cut, "Prisoner of You".
Rising Stars Alienist Ink Deal with UNFD, Drop Intense New Single
The Aussie metalcore prospects swing for the fence with their latest cut, "Prisoner of You".

West Coast Rockers Lowlives Join Spinefarm, Release New Single "Liar"
The single was penned during the panic of the pandemic.
West Coast Rockers Lowlives Join Spinefarm, Release New Single "Liar"
The single was penned during the panic of the pandemic.

Levels Set to Release New 'Pulse' EP on SharpTone Records
Watch the video for "Siren Hymn" officially kicking off the band's first campaign on their new label.
Levels Set to Release New 'Pulse' EP on SharpTone Records
Watch the video for "Siren Hymn" officially kicking off the band's first campaign on their new label.

Innovative Death Metal Band Defeated Sanity Joins Season of Mist Roster
The news marks the arrival of guitarist Vaughn Stoffey and precedes the band's anticipated performance at Maryland Deathfest in 2024.
Innovative Death Metal Band Defeated Sanity Joins Season of Mist Roster
The news marks the arrival of guitarist Vaughn Stoffey and precedes the band's anticipated performance at Maryland Deathfest in 2024.

P.O.D. Enlist Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer for Anthemic New Single, "Afraid to Die"
The track was prompted by the 2022 fall tour when P.O.D. and Jinjer linked up for a run on North America that ultimately lead to a creative kinship.
P.O.D. Enlist Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer for Anthemic New Single, "Afraid to Die"
The track was prompted by the 2022 fall tour when P.O.D. and Jinjer linked up for a run on North America that ultimately lead to a creative kinship.

Chelsea Wolfe Unveils Cinematic Visual for "Tunnel Vision"
Working again with director George Gallardo Kattah the video was filmed on location in Columbia and offers a stunning backdrop for the incendiary single.
Chelsea Wolfe Unveils Cinematic Visual for "Tunnel Vision"
Working again with director George Gallardo Kattah the video was filmed on location in Columbia and offers a stunning backdrop for the incendiary single.

Judas Priest Debut Music Video for "Trial By Fire"
The performance cut showcases the second single from the band's forthcoming 19th studio album, Invincible Shield.
Judas Priest Debut Music Video for "Trial By Fire"
The performance cut showcases the second single from the band's forthcoming 19th studio album, Invincible Shield.

Sharptooth Cryptic Post Suggest Break-Up
The band shared a post marking a start and end date with a caption simply read, "Thank you".
Sharptooth Cryptic Post Suggest Break-Up
The band shared a post marking a start and end date with a caption simply read, "Thank you".

Avenged Sevenfold Announce Third Leg of 'Life Is But A Dream' Tour
The March run includes a stretch of sixteen different North American stops with support from Poppy, Sullivan King and a special appearance from Vended.
Avenged Sevenfold Announce Third Leg of 'Life Is But A Dream' Tour
The March run includes a stretch of sixteen different North American stops with support from Poppy, Sullivan King and a special appearance from Vended.

Hellfest Unveils Epic 2024 Line Up with Metallica, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head ...
Check the mammoth roster of nearly 200 bands spanning four days and six stages for the 16th edition of the gathering in Clisson.
Hellfest Unveils Epic 2024 Line Up with Metallica, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head ...
Check the mammoth roster of nearly 200 bands spanning four days and six stages for the 16th edition of the gathering in Clisson.

Zakk Sabbath Announce Double Album, 'Doomed Forever Forever Doomed'
The trio of Zakk Wylde, Blasko and Joey C deliver a double serving of classic Sabbath from 1970's Paranoid to 1971's Master of Reality.
Zakk Sabbath Announce Double Album, 'Doomed Forever Forever Doomed'
The trio of Zakk Wylde, Blasko and Joey C deliver a double serving of classic Sabbath from 1970's Paranoid to 1971's Master of Reality.

Killing Joke Mourn the Loss of Guitarist Kevin 'Geordie' Walker
The founding members of the seminal post punk band passed on Sunday surrounded by his family following a stroke.
Killing Joke Mourn the Loss of Guitarist Kevin 'Geordie' Walker
The founding members of the seminal post punk band passed on Sunday surrounded by his family following a stroke.

Metallica to Perform First-Ever Set in Saudi Arabia
The giants will be the first hard rock band to headline Sandstorm Festival in what is coined "The loudest week in Riyadh".
Metallica to Perform First-Ever Set in Saudi Arabia
The giants will be the first hard rock band to headline Sandstorm Festival in what is coined "The loudest week in Riyadh".

Alluvial Releases Haunting Title Track Video from New EP 'Death Is But a Door'
The band previews their pending EP and builds excitement leading up to their winter tour in early 2024 supporting Veil of Maya and Angelmaker.
Alluvial Releases Haunting Title Track Video from New EP 'Death Is But a Door'
The band previews their pending EP and builds excitement leading up to their winter tour in early 2024 supporting Veil of Maya and Angelmaker.

Imminence Drops New Single "Death By A Thousand Cuts" Ahead of First Ever North American Tour
The Swedish prospects begin their highly-anticipated first-ever North American trek this week.
Imminence Drops New Single "Death By A Thousand Cuts" Ahead of First Ever North American Tour
The Swedish prospects begin their highly-anticipated first-ever North American trek this week.

Mandatory Jams: New Heat for the Week 11/24
Among the many things we all have to be thankful for, one of them most certainly is the plethora of hefty music that continues to land even as 2023 draws...
Mandatory Jams: New Heat for the Week 11/24
Among the many things we all have to be thankful for, one of them most certainly is the plethora of hefty music that continues to land even as 2023 draws to a close. From metalcore to hardcore, death metal to black metal, thrash to grind the variety offers a real indicator of just how healthy the state of heavy music is and fans are the ones reaping the benefits. On this Thanksgiving week, let us show our gratitude by cranking up the following short list of new jams as loud as we possibly can. Here's the rundown of new heat...

For the Children Reveals Daily Line-Ups with Movements, Scowl, SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Sunami and more
Photo by Jasmine McCormick The annual holiday hardcore congregation and toy drive in For The Children has announced their daily line-ups for the 2023 edition. Following last year's sold out...
For the Children Reveals Daily Line-Ups with Movements, Scowl, SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Sunami and more
Photo by Jasmine McCormick The annual holiday hardcore congregation and toy drive in For The Children has announced their daily line-ups for the 2023 edition. Following last year's sold out event at The Belasco that welcomed Drain, Rotting Out, Terror, Harms Way, Vein.FM and many more, this year's edition will include a Friday night (December 15th) kick off party at The Midnight Hour in the San Fernando Valley. Among the names anchoring the annual SOS Booking charity event include highly-anticipated sets from Movements, Scowl, pain of Truth, Strife, Gridiron, Sunami, Beyond Repair, Eighteen Visions, SeeYouSpaceCowboy and many more. Only single...

Kid Bookie Frames the Fallout of Artificial Intelligence with "AI (Save Yourself)"
The track will be featured on the upcoming 2024 Marshall Records release, Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead.
Kid Bookie Frames the Fallout of Artificial Intelligence with "AI (Save Yourself)"
The track will be featured on the upcoming 2024 Marshall Records release, Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead.

The Hope Conspiracy Resurrects After 14 Years with 'Confusion/Chaos/Misery'
Stream the title track of their first EP in more than a decade due out January 12th 2024 via Deathwish Inc.
The Hope Conspiracy Resurrects After 14 Years with 'Confusion/Chaos/Misery'
Stream the title track of their first EP in more than a decade due out January 12th 2024 via Deathwish Inc.

(Hed) P.E. Taps Into Young Love and Heartbreak On the Single, "Waiting"
The third cut previews the band's forthcoming Suburban Noize Records full length, Detox.
(Hed) P.E. Taps Into Young Love and Heartbreak On the Single, "Waiting"
The third cut previews the band's forthcoming Suburban Noize Records full length, Detox.

Northlane Mark Beginning of A New Era with, "Dante"
The track is the first delivery of new music since the 2022 release of 'Obsidian' and reunites the band with longtime producer/collaborator, Will Putney.
Northlane Mark Beginning of A New Era with, "Dante"
The track is the first delivery of new music since the 2022 release of 'Obsidian' and reunites the band with longtime producer/collaborator, Will Putney.

The Tide Is High: Darker Waves Notches Huge Swells In Surf City
Bridging generations of post punk, new wave and alternative, the inaugural SoCal fest showcased a succession of stellar live sets from Twin Tribes, Molchat Doma, Crosses (†††), DEVO, Echo &...
The Tide Is High: Darker Waves Notches Huge Swells In Surf City
Bridging generations of post punk, new wave and alternative, the inaugural SoCal fest showcased a succession of stellar live sets from Twin Tribes, Molchat Doma, Crosses (†††), DEVO, Echo & The Bunnymen, New Order, Tears for Fears and more.
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