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On June 26, 2026 Austin, Texas based one-man Black Metal band TEMPLE OV AHRIMAN will self-release their debut full-length “Heretics Of Consensual Reality”. It will feature the following tracks: ‘War In Heaven’, ‘Wrath Of Iblis’, ‘Infernal Imperium’, ‘SPQB’, ‘White Death’, ‘Heretics Of Consensual Reality’, ‘Baphomet’s Kiss’ and ‘Beyond The Veils Of Maya’. You can already check out ‘SPQB’ at this location. For all additional TEMPLE OV AHRIMAN information please visit www.facebook.com/templeovahriman
At the end of February 2026 German Death Metallers ROTTEN SOIL released their sophomore full-length “I Worship Death” on CD, limited vinyl LP and in digital format. It was written and recorded by the band, mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman (AT THE GATES, DIMMU BORGIR, IN FLAMES) in Sweden and the cover artwork was created by Adrián Ribes. A full album stream is available over here, a video for the track ‘Purgatory’ can be watched at this location. More ROTTEN SOIL info you will find at www.facebook.com/rottensoildeathmetal
On May 05, 2026 “Lúgubres Devaneios De Abismos E Sombras”, the fifth full-length from Portuguese Black Metallers GRIEVANCE, will be available as a vinyl only release via Haloran Records, in co-operation with Larvae Records. The album was recorded at Axe Farm Studios between July and December 2025 by Koraxid (all instruments and vocals), with special guests Lord Drahkhul (EMPALAMENTO – synthesizer on track 1), Nocturnus Horrendus (CORPUS CHRISTII – vocals on track 5) and J. Goat (CORPUS CHRISTII – vocals on track 5). You can already check out the album closer ‘No Fundo Do Desfiladeiro’ at this location. The complete tracklist of “Lúgubres Devaneios De Abismos E Sombras” reads as follows: ‘Floresta Crepuscular’, ‘Castelo De Árvores’, ‘Promontório Dos Espíritos’, ‘Em Besta Me Transformo’, ‘Torturas’, ‘Clausura’ and ‘No Fundo Do Desfiladeiro’. For all additional GRIEVANCE information please visit www.facebook.com/grievanceblackmetal
“Destroying The Spirit”, the third full-length from Milwaukee, Wisconsin based bestial Death Metallers PIG’S BLOOD, is out now via Dark Descent Records on CD, vinyl LP (standard black and yellow / oxblood variants) and digital formats. You can stream it in its entirety at this location. More about PIG’S BLOOD at www.facebook.com/commandmoreblood
On June 05, 2026 Signal Rex will release “Miekka Ja Varjo”, the debut mini album from Finnish Black Metal duo RIENA, on CD and cassette tape formats. You can already check out the opener ‘Tuhkana Käsissämme’ over here. The complete “Miekka Ja Varjo” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Intro’, ‘Tuhkana Käsissämme’, ‘Jotka Yössä Kulkevat’, ‘Käärmeen Kuiskauksia’, ‘Kun Usva Maan Peittää’ and ‘Outro (Pedon Sanat)’. https://signalrex.bandcamp.com
Stockholm, Sweden based blackened Crust / D-Beat / Hardcore Punk band FRUSEN SORG will release their debut full-length “Smärtpunkter” on June 05, 2026 via Widsith Records. A video for ‘Det Egentliga Livet’ is already available over here. The album was recorded at Shadow Kingdom and mixed and mastered by Henrik Wikner at Studio Vinden. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Att Slippa Bli Älskad’, ‘Under Svärtans Skyddande Vinge’, ‘Bort’, ‘Håll Andan’, ‘Hur Jävla Lång Tid Ska Det Ta Att Dö’, ‘Jag Saknar Mig Själv’, ‘Djuret I Mig’, ‘En Kall Famn’, ‘Ondast Jävel Vinner’, ‘Du Stänkte Din Skit På Min Själ’, ‘Det Egentliga Livet’, ‘Fångad Under Isen’, ‘På Flykt’ and ‘En Råtta Som Flyr Från Vårt Sjunkande Skepp’. https://frusensorg.bandcamp.com
US Thrashers EVILDEAD have just released a video for ‘F.A.F.O.’ at this location. The track is featured on the band’s latest album “Toxic Grace”. Guitar player Juan Garcia has issued the following comments: “We had to take some time out a few months ago, and we were uncertain how long Rob would be away from the drum kit. This was a primary factor in canceling “Headbangers Open Air Festival” in Germany. We’re happy to report that EVILDEAD recently returned to the stage for a short live set at a private event, and it was great to be back performing these classic songs. We’re excited that our reissues are once again available on vinyl, CD and streaming platforms. We also recently filmed a video for the song ‘F.A.F.O.’, from our latest album “Toxic Grace” and will be announcing a few exclusive West Coast shows for later this year – stay tuned.” www.facebook.com/evildead.official
Swiss Death Metallers VORAX will release their debut full-length “Volcano Shock” on June 27, 2026 on CD, vinyl LP and in digital formats. The following tracks will be featured: ‘Magma Ocean’, ‘Devouring Raw Flesh’, ‘Volcano Shock’, ‘Burning Lava’, ‘Hunter Killer’, ‘Flight Of The Pteranodon’, ‘Reign Supreme’ and ‘The Great Dying’. A video for ‘Reign Supreme’ can already be watched over here. VORAX features members from MESSIAH, OMOPHAGIA and DEATH KOMMANDER. www.facebook.com/voraxdeathmetal
Finnish Death Metallers HAUTAJAISYÖ have just released their fifth full-length “Surun Paino” via Inverse Records. A video for ‘Surun Paino’ & ‘Hiljaisuuden Maa’ can be watched at this location. A full album stream you will find over here. For more HAUTAJAISYÖ information please visit www.facebook.com/hautajaisyo
International Black Metallers RIVERFLAME are streaming their debut full-length “Lunar Crusades” in its entirety over here now. It will be released via code666 today. Τhe album was mixed and mastered by Dimitris Douvras (ROTTING CHRIST, HAIL SPIRIT NOIR) and the cover artwork was created by Mars Triumph (MANOWAR, TRIUMPHER). www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584692682834
Costa Rica based Death Metallers CANDARIAN are streaming their debut full-length “Trepanación” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 27, 2026 via Memento Mori (CD edition), in co-operation with Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl LP and cassette tape editions). https://instagram.com/candarianhorror
Baltimore based Deathgrinders MISERY INDEX have resigned with Season Of Mist and will release their eighth full-length ahead of their upcoming “An Epitapth For Endtimes” European and United Kingdom summer tour in July / August. For regular updates make sure to follow the band at www.facebook.com/miseryindex
Rochester, New York based Death Metallers UNDEATH have been signed by Relapse Records. More news about the band’s upcoming fourth full-length will be available soon. UNDEATH recently finished the recordings with Colin Marston (KRALLICE, GORGUTS, DEFEATED SANITY, ORIGIN) at Menegroth / The Thousand Caves Studio in Pennsylvania. The band will embark on a North American tour with ARCHSPIRE spanning across Canada and the US from April 24 – June 07, 2026. www.facebook.com/undeathny
Bolivia based Doom / Death Metallers LACHRIMA CORPHUS DISSOLVENS have digitally self-released their sophomore full-length “Where Shadows Speak And Time Weeps” earlier this month. It features the following tracks: ‘Between Life And Nothingness’, ‘Whispering Voices’, ‘The Kingdom Of Demons Rises’, ‘The Path Of Stars And Shadows’, ‘Sanctuary Of Lies’, ‘Dark Omen’, ‘Don’t Pray For Me’, ‘Howls Of Sorrow’. You will find a full album stream over here. A video for the album opener ‘Between Life And Nothingness’ is additionally available at this location. For all further LACHRIMA CORPHUS DISSOLVENS information please visit www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057664667743
Finnish Extreme Metal five-piece AGARWAEN has just released a video for ‘Orphan Son’ at this location. The track will be featured on the bamd’s upcoming third full-length “The Murder Trend”, which will be released via Over The Border Records on CD and digitally on July 03, 2026. It was produced by Teemu Aalto and mastered by Svante Forsbäck. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘False Arrival’, ‘Bad Beginning’, ‘God Complex’, ‘Orphan Son’, ‘La Colección’, ‘Circo De La Muerte’, ‘The Hunt’, ‘Clowny Business’, ‘Aenimus’ and ‘The Murder Trend’. www.facebook.com/agarwaenband
German Black Metallers WERWOLF are streaming their upcoming debut full-length “Satanic Terror” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 24, 2026 via Dominance Of Darkness Records. https://werwolf666.bandcamp.com
Krakow, Poland based technical Death Metallers ASPERATUS will release their debut full-length via Mad Lion Records. The material is already mixed and mastered and the artwork is currently in progress. For regular updates follow the band at www.facebook.com/asperatuspoland
“Toward Dead Temples”, the forthcoming split release from Baltimore’s Black Metallers NIXIL and Portland based Black / Death Metallers DROUTH, can be streamed in its entirety over here now. It will be released on April 24, 2026 on vinyl LP, cassette tape and digital formats. More band information you will find at www.facebook.com/nixilnothing or www.facebook.com/drouthpdx
On May 29, 2026 Hells Headbangers will release “Vertebrae After Vertebrae”, the third full-length from Japanese Goregrinders PHARMACIST, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. You can already check out the album opener ‘Propelling Inwards’ at this location. The complete “Vertebrae After Vertebrae” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Propelling Inwards’, ‘Vertebrae After Vertebrae’, ‘Endogenica’, ‘Lazure Sphacelation’, ‘Mimicring The Organics’, ‘Bubonic Malacia Bloom’ and ‘Zenith Of Mnemonic Forensication’. www.facebook.com/pharmacistgore
Polish blackened Death / Thrash Metallers MAUSER are streaming their debut EP “Casualties Of War” in its entirety over here. It was released in early 2026 on CD and in digital format. All songs were written by the band’s leader, Krzysztof Leja, who also recorded the bass and guitar parts, including the solos. The vocal parts were performed by Tymon Wiekiera, who is also responsible for the lyrical concept of the release. The drum tracks were recorded by Krzysztof Klingbein (TOTENMESSE, BELPHEGOR – live, ex – VADER). Piano parts on the track ‘Prelude Of Fear’ were performed by Tomasz Kowalczyk. The EP was mixed and mastered by Witold Nowak at Bourbon Ranch Studio and the artwork was created by DK13 Design. MAUSER are currently looking for a musician to complete the band’s line-up and perform live shows. www.facebook.com/mauser.band
Dutch blackened Death Metallers SOULBURN have just released a lyric video for ‘M87 – What Hopes To Be Born?’ at this location. The track will be featured on the band’s upcoming fifth full-length “Quantifying Cosmic Doom”, which will be released on June 12, 2026 via Testimony Records on digipak CD (hand numbered, limited to 500), jewelcase CD, cassette tape, gatefold 2 vinyl LP with obi strip (black), gatefold 2 vinyl LP with obi strip (grey with black splatter, limited to 250) and in digital formats. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Erwin Hermsen and Fons van Dijk at Toneshed Recording Studio in Horst, The Netherlands. The drums were recorded by Jörg Uken at Soundlodge Studio in Rhauderfehn, Germany and the guitars were recorded by Tom Meier at Tom Meier Studio Recording & Live Sound in Enschede, The Netherlands. The cover artwork was created by Manuel Tinnemans. Here’s the complete “Quantifying Cosmic Doom” tracklist: ‘The Braveheart Of Nightmares’, ‘Powehi, The Embellished Dark Source Of Unending Creation’, ‘A Pyramid Absurd’, ‘An Impious Journey Through The Cathedral’s Mouth’, ‘Stalactites Of Molten Flesh’, ‘M87 – What Hopes To Be Born?’, ‘Iconox Spew Black At The Razor’s Edge’, ‘Down Among The Stars’, ‘The Desolationist’, ‘In The Very Time That Will Rot Us’ and ‘An Innocuous Swathe Of Sky’. www.facebook.com/officialsoulburn
Dutch Black Metallers WRANG are streaming their upcoming third full-length “Verwording” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on April 24, 2026 via Dominance Of Darkness Records. www.facebook.com/wrangblackmetal
Finnish Thrashers WHERE VICTIMS LIE have just digitally self-released a new five-track EP entitled “What Was Left Behind”. You can stream it in its entirety at this location. For all additional band information please visit www.facebook.com/wherevictimslie
Klagenfurt, Austria based melodic Black Metallers VERBA SERPENTIS will digitally self-release their new EP “Torchbearers” on May 15, 2026. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam’, ‘Ascension Of The Golden Age’, ‘Consciousness’, ‘Torchbearers’ and ‘Spheres Of Darkness’. www.facebook.com/verbaserpentis
Slovakian Doom / Death Metallers HROB are streaming their debut full-length “Brána Chladu” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on April 27, 2026 via Memento Mori (CD edition), in co-operation with Night Terror Records (vinyl and cassette tape editions). www.facebook.com/hrob.death
Spanish Death Metallers AVULSED have just released a live video for the title track of their eighth full-length “Phoenix Cryptobiosis” at this location. It was filmed with multiple cameras at the band’s album release show in Madrid on May 10, 2025. www.facebook.com/avulsed91
British Black Metallers BLOOD COUNTESS are streaming their sophomore full-length “Imperatrix Sanguinis” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on April 24, 2026 via Dominance Of Darkness Records. www.facebook.com/bloodcountessofficial
Canadian Black Metallers NOCTURNAL DEPARTURE have just revealed the track ‘Altars Of Evocation’ over here. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming third full-length “Spiritual Cessation”, which will be released on May 08, 2026 via Hells Headbangers. The previously revealed title track ‘Spiritual Cessation’ can additionally still be streamed at this location. The complete tracklist of the album reads as follows: ‘Spiritual Cessation’, ‘Chthonic Upheaval’, ‘Altars Of Evocation’, ‘Malefic Requiem’, ‘Deathcraft Majesty’, ‘Vanity In Bloodshed’, ‘Torch Of Dedication’ and ‘Mental Abyss’. NOCTURNAL DEPARTURE will debut material from the album in May on their upcoming tour with Canadian acts SPECTRAL WOUND and NÄCHTLICH. https://nocturnaldeparture.bandcamp.com
Blackened Death Metallers ARCHAIC OATH are streaming their upcoming debut full-length “Determined To Death And Beyond” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 24, 2026 via AOP Records. www.facebook.com/aoprecs
“Kirjad Sõgedate Külast”, the sophomore full-length from Estonian Black Metallers KÕDU, can be streamed in its entirety over here now. It will be released on April 25, 2026 via Antiq. www.facebook.com/kodublackmetal
Irish melodic Death Metallers BALASHTOTH will release their debut full-length “Equation II – The Antithesis Of Life And Free Will” on June 12, 2026 via Pest Records, in co-operation with Metal Ör Die Records and Not-Even-Music. You can already check out the album’s first single ‘Misunderstanding’ at this location. Three tracks on the album feature Adam Toth (KAJGŪN, ex – THE DETHRONERS, ART OF DETHRONEMENT) on viola and / or Moog synth. www.facebook.com/balashtoth
French Black Metallers MALEBESTE have just premiered the track ‘Palefroi Du Diable’ over here. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full-length “Monestherou”, which will be released on May 25, 2026 via Antiq. The previously revealed album track ‘Hautefaye 1870’ can still be streamed at this location. The complete “Monestherou” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Aigre Vinasse Et Chaude Populace’, ‘Hautefaye 1870’, ‘Chasse Gallery’, ‘Palefroi Du Diable’, ‘Milouziena’, ‘Le Puits D’Enfer’, ‘Monestherou’, ‘Flamme Noir De L’Espoir’ and ‘Nocturne (Medley Acoustique)’. https://malebeste.bandcamp.com
German Pagan Black Metallers ASENHEIM are streaming their upcoming tenth full-length “Elbenblut” in its entirety at this location now. The album will be released on April 24, 2026 via Dominance of Darkness Records. www.facebook.com/asenheimblackmetal
German Black Metallers ATRONOS have just revealed the track ‘Geisterflug’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming third full-length “Gram”, which will be released on April 30, 2026 via Purity Through Fire on CD and A5 digipak formats. The vinyl edition will follow later this year. The previously revealed ‘Kummertreiben’ can still be streamed over here. The complete tracklist of “Gram” reads as follows: ‘Geisterflug’, ‘Ein Raunen Im Sturm’, ‘Kummertreiben’, ‘Knochen’, ‘Mit Hass Im Aug’ Und Stahl Im Blut’, ‘Titanisches Erbe’, ‘Richtschwert Deiner Sünde’, ‘Stolz’, ‘In Ketten’ and ‘Zorn’. https://atronos.bandcamp.com
Portland, Oregon’s Black / Death Metallers DROUTH have just premiered a video for ‘The Outer Church’ over here. The track will be featured on the band’s upcoming split release with Baltimore based Black Metallers NIXIL, “Toward Dead Temples”, which will be released on April 24, 2026 on vinyl LP, cassette tape and digital formats. www.facebook.com/drouthpdx
“Hamartia”, the 2006 mini album from Polish Death Metallers TRAUMA, has just been re-released on CD and limited CD box via Selfmadegod Records. A full stream of it is available at this location. You can follow TRAUMA at www.facebook.com/traumaofficialpage
On April 24, 2026 Osmose Productions will release “Diabolical Death Mass”, the comeback album from Swedish Black / Thrash Metallers BEWITCHED, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The band’s first studio release since 2006 will feature the following tracks: ‘Sanguinis Altare (Intro)’, ‘Diabolical Death Mass’, ‘Into The Fire’, ‘Crossing The Styx’, ‘Black Spells & Unclean Spirits’, ‘(Fear The) Revenge Of The Ripper’, ‘By Satan Enslaved’, ‘Vicious And Wild’, ‘The Witch Spell’, ‘Those Of The Devil Born’ and ‘Enforcer Of Evil’. www.facebook.com/bewitched.sweden.official
The self-titled sophomore full-length from Dutch Black Metallers DOODSWENS is out now via Svart Records. It is available on Svart Records and DOODSWENS exclusive cream white / yellow / orange vinyl, limited violet vinyl, classic black vinyl, CD and digital formats. You can stream the album in its entirety over here. All further DOODSWENS info you will find at www.facebook.com/doodswensofficial
Finland’s Death Metallers DESECRESY have just released a visualizer video for ‘Crypthymn’ at this location. The track will be featured on the band’s upcoming ninth full-length “The Secret Of Death”, which will be released via Xtreem Music on May 21, 2026 on CD, vinyl LP, cassette tape and digital formats. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Gorge Of The Dead’, ‘It Appears In A Dream’, ‘By The Slowing Vortex Of Time’, ‘Crypthymn’, ‘Ancient Timbre Of Demise’, ‘Rotting Ghouls’, ‘Summoned With Necrolunar Telepathy’ and ‘Vanishing Existence’. www.xtreemmusic.com/desecresy
On June 26, 2026 AOP Records will release “Catarsi”, the sophomore full-length from Italian Folk / Black Metallers DUIR. The album features guest vocals by L.G. of ELLENDE and was mixed and mastered by P.G. of GROZA at Ad Nauseam Sounds. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Manifesto’, ‘Di Nessuno’, ‘Impeto’, ‘Della Note’, ‘Del Giorno’ and ‘Oltre L’alba’. You can already check out ‘Impeto’ over here. For all additional DUIR info please visit www.facebook.com/duirofficial
Milwaukee, Wisconsin based bestial Death Metallers PIG’S BLOOD have just revealed the track ‘Standing In Depravity’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming third full-length “Destroying The Spirit”, which will be released on April 24, 2026 on CD, vinyl LP (standard black and yellow / oxblood variants) and digitally via Dark Descent Records. The album’s first single ‘Strikeforce Of Isolate Will’ can still be checked out over here. More about PIG’S BLOOD at www.facebook.com/commandmoreblood