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KILLER – Final Album "The Grand Finale" out in September 2026 via High Roller Records – Lyric Video Premiere
 Pioneering Belgian heavy metal band KILLER were originally formed in 1980 by guitarist and singer Paul "Shorty" Van Camp and drummer "Fat" Leo (who sadly passed away on February 13th, 2026). Prior to that, both had been active in a rock/blues formation named Mothers Of Track. The classic line-up of KILLER was completed by guitarist Ivo "Spooky" Van Doren.
Heavily influenced by the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal and Motörhead, the trio quickly gained a reputation for loud and aggressive heavy/speed metal and, along with Acid and Crossfire, became one of Belgium’s most successful bands.
Signing a record deal with Mausoleum Records, KILLER issued a string of classic albums in the early eighties – "Ready For Hell" (1980), "Wall Of Sound"(1982) and "Shock Waves" (1984) – before breaking up for the first time in 1987. A few re-unions and five more albums followed, the last one being "Hellfire" on HNE in 2023.
And now it’s time for "The Grand Finale" – KILLER’s very last studio album, scheduled for September 11th 2026 via High Roller Records.
Consisting of Paul "Shorty" Van Camp (guitars/vocals), Ian Anthony (bass) and Vanne (drums), KILLER haven’t lost any of their punch. According to "Shorty" Van Camp, the album "is a dedication to Lemmy of Motörhead, who is one of our all-time heroes."
"'The Grand Finale' is a typical KILLER album," continues the guitarist and singer. "True old school metal referring back to our old days. The songs are very catchy, with strong refrains that everyone can sing along to after only a few listens. Simple but honest. And of course, flashing explosive guitar solos which are my specialty. This time I composed all music and lyrics on my own."
A lyric video for the album's title track is premiered here: https://youtu.be/C2i6pFHccB8
Cover Artwork by Mario Lopez. Mixed and co-produced by Ivan Opdebeeck and Shorty at Secret Boulevard Studios. Mastered by Patrick Engel / Temple of Disharmony.
Tracklist:
01. Loaded Gun
02. Welcome In The Real World
03. The Grand Finale
04. Gone Too Soon
05. Roll The Dice
06. Hard Day Coming
07. Don't Get Me Wrong
08. The Fire Still Burns
09. In The Eye Of The Storm
10. What You See Is What You Get
Line-up:
Paul "Shorty" Van Camp - All Guitars, Bass Guitars , Vocals
Vanne Opdebeeck - Drums, Backing Vocals
Jan Anthonis - Bass, Backing Vocals
Special guest vocals : Lloyd “Lemmy Kilmister” on "What You See Is What You Get" and "Roll The Dice"
https://www.hrrecords.de/KILLER | https://killer4you.be
RAZORVOID – Debut Album "Into the Void" in October 2026 via Jawbreaker Records – Single and Details revealed
 Jawbreaker Records is proud to announce the release of RAZORVOID‘s debut full-length album "Into the Void", out October 2nd on vinyl LP, CD, and digital formats.
Formed in 2021 out of a shared obsession with old-school death metal, thrash, d-beat punk and traditional heavy metal, RAZORVOID have spent the last few years sharpening their sound into a relentless force by drawing inspiration from bands such as Motörhead, Anti-Cimex and Repugnant. Following their self-released "Sonic Decay" cassette and the critically acclaimed "Terror In Time" EP, the Swedish quartet returns with their most ferocious material to date.
"Into the Void" delivers eleven new tracks of razor-sharp riffs, pounding rhythms and apocalyptic intensity. Rooted in the aggression of classic extreme metal while fueled by the raw energy of punk, the album captures RAZORVOID at their most focused and uncompromising. Fast, heavy and overflowing with attitude, these songs are built for the stage and designed to leave a mark. The result is a crushing collection of songs that channels chaos, speed and power into a compact but devastating release.
Since their formation, RAZORVOID have built a reputation for explosive live performances and a no-nonsense approach to metal. With "Into the Void", they push even further into the darkness, delivering a soundtrack for a world spiraling towards total oblivion.
Prepare to delve Into the Void!
The first single "Blasphemic Assault" can be checked out here: https://youtu.be/LZOTH4BW9o8
Tracklist:
01. Sign of the Curse
02. Into the Void
03. Blasphemic Assault
04. Desolate Future
05. An Everlasting Flame
06. Under the Lash
07. Rituals of the Damned
08. The Howling Wind
09. 422 Gutterpunx
10. White Death
11. Jaws of Perdition
https://www.jawbreaker.se | https://www.facebook.com/RazorvoidSweden
FIRTAN - New Album "Helios" in October 2026 via AOP Records - First Single feat. James Dorton / Ne Obliviscaris
 FIRTAN unveils "Helios" - a black metal odyssey toward the light within - out on October 2nd 2026 via AOP Records
Fover a decade, FIRTAN has been a relentless force in the German Extreme Metal Scene, captivating audiences with their dynamic performances across Europe.
In fal l2026 they will unleash their 5th studio album which they will premiere live on their Heliostour.
FIRTAN's new album „Helios“ charts the brutal path to enlightenment: Not as escape, but as conquest. Named after the sun itself, the album explores what it means to become the strongest, clearest version of oneself in a world engineered for distraction and decay.
„Helios“ fuses the raw, atmospheric ferocity of black metal with the crushing weight of death metal, a mirror to the album's core theme: clarity forged through struggle.
The evocative presence of the acoustic and electric violin weaves through their compositions with melancholic and experimental tones, which create tension and complexity, enhancing the band's intricate riffing and unexpected musical shifts. The incorporation of various acoustic instruments, ritualistic chants as well as analogue synthesizers adds layers of depth and atmosphere.
The first single "The Hierophant Way" (feat. James Dorton / Ne Obliviscaris) has been premiered here with a music video: https://youtu.be/bfA5-i9Q9Es
Tracklist:
01. Himsa
02. Kalikas Tongue
03. Ambrosia
04. Solis Currus
05. Ascension
06. Wide Open Eye
07. Helios
08. The Form Revealed
09. Revealing Prana
10. The Hierophant Way
11. Shadows of a Dawn Unborn
12. Man of Iron
Tourdates:
28.08. DE Frankfurt, Ponyhof
29.08. NL Roosendaal Open Air
"Helios" - Album Release Tour 2026
02.10. CH Aarau, Kiff
03.10. DE Karlsruhe, Stadtmitte
04.10. DE Oberhausen, Helvete
09.10. DE Leipzig, Hellraiser
10.10. DE Berlin, Spirale
11.10. DE Hamburg, Logo
15.10. NLHengelo, Metropool
16.10. NL The Hague, Musicon
17.10. DE Kassel, Goldgrube
18.10. BE Kortrik, DVG Club
23.10. DE Erfurt, From Hell
24.10. DE Wolfsburg, Jugendhaus Ost
https://shop.aoprecords.de | https://www.facebook.com/Firtanofficial
LEPER COLONY – Third Album "Back To Primal Sludge" in October 2026 via Testimony Records – Music Video Premiere
 LEPER COLONY have announced their third full-length album "Back To Primal Sludge, set for release on October 9th 2026 through Testimony Records.
The first single "These Blades" has been premiered here with a music video: https://youtu.be/vUn5Brns-JU
Shred-master Rogga Johansson comments: "This ferocious track whips uptempo filth your way and opens up a new breathing hole in your neck. Meaty, fully fleshed-out riffs, mercilessly pounding drums, and a brutal vocal delivery deluxe are included. For us, 'These Blades' creates a perfect equilibrium between the American and Swedish approaches to death metal."
LEPER COLONY hold firm and relentlessly soldier on in their unholy quest to create the perfect equilibrium between the Floridian and Stockholm styles of old school death metal on "Back to Primal Sludge".
This defines "Back to Primal Sludge" in many ways as a direct continuation of their sophomore album "Those of the Morbid" (2025). Yet, there are twists and tweaks in the details. While the previous release offered a handful of references to deadly German influences, these have been further reduced just as the second album had dropped the classic thrash elements from the self-titled LEPER COLONY debut (2023).
LEPER COLONY came into being as a physical expression of the long-year friendship between German vocalist Marc Grewe and Swedish guitarist Rogga Johansson. Both decided in 2020 that their mutual love for old school death metal should come together in the shape of an album.
Marc Grewe firmly established his name as the former frontman of MORGOTH, and later with INSIDIOUS DISEASE as well as ASINHELL. Guitarist and bass player Rogga Johansson has left a massive trace in Swedish death metal as a member of many successful acts including PAGANIZER, RIBSPREADER, and REVOLTING.
The core duo at first enlisted the aid of CONSUMPTION drummer Jon Skäre and lead-guitarist Kjetil Lyngahug (PAGANIZER) to record "Leper Colony". Later, they were permanently joined by British drummer Jon Rudin, who is known best from MONSTROUS and DEAD SUN, among several other death metal bands.
With "Back to Primal Sludge", LEPER COLONY deliver another work of old school death metal love that every fanatic of this brutal genre and follower of this band has been hoping for!
Tracklist:
1. Madness Is a Kingdom
2. These Blades
3. Dead Soul Consortium
4. Thrown to the Pigs
5. Back to Primal Sludge
6. Flesh Grater
7. Seelenjäger
8. Harness the Undead
9. Beneath the Fat and Gristle
Line-up:
Marc Grewe – Vocals
Rogga Johansson – Guitars, Bass
Jon Rudin – Drums
Guest appearance: Håkan Stuvemark - Guitar solos
https://spkr.store/collections/leper-colony | Facebook
REVEL IN FLESH – New Album "Flesh For The Kult Of Death" in September 2026 via War Anthem Records – New Line-Up / Details / Video Clip
 REVEL IN FLESH proudly announce their new full-length "Flesh For The Kult Of Death", scheduled for September 18th 2026 via War Anthem Records and introducing band's revamped line-up.
The album's title track has been premiered here with a lyric video: https://youtu.be/F6ZAtAGbPbk
With "Flesh For The Kult Of Death", REVEL IN FLESH open a new chapter - one that simultaneously marks an uncompromising return to their roots. Moving beyond their recent releases, the band refocuses on the very essence that defined them from the start: dark, riff-driven Death Metal deeply rooted in the classic Swedish sound.
Inspired by the spirit of early albums like "Manifested Darkness" and "Death Kult Legions", "Flesh For The Kult Of Death" unleashes a massive blend of chainsaw guitars, morbid melodies and a sinister atmosphere that captivates the listener from the first note to the last. Yet, the band achieves far more than a mere nostalgic look back - REVEL IN FLESH combine the raw energy of their early days with the experience and songwriting skills of a band that has matured over the years.
Thematically, the album once again delves into the dark realms of death, cults and decay, underscoring the band’s uncompromising commitment to carrying the torch of classic Death Metal with authenticity and passion.
With "Flesh For The Kult Of Death", REVEL IN FLESH deliver their most steadfast declaration of devotion to traditional Death Metal to date - raw, dark, anthemic and brimming with unbridled energy. For fans of the band’s early era and devotees of classic Swedish Death Metal alike, this album represents a triumphant return to the darkness from which REVEL IN FLESH originally emerged.
The Cult Lives. Death Reigns. Flesh Prevails.
Cover artwork by Juanjo Castellano Rosado.
Tracklist:
01. Flesh for the Kult of Death
02. Bodybag Inferno
03. The Graverobber
04. Pool of Blood
05. Hellhole
06. Tombstalker
07. Death Kult Maniacs
08. Priest of Flesh
09. Demon Dawn
10. The Last Farewell
11. All I Had (I Gave)
Line-up:
Ralf Hauber – Vocals
Jonny Pettersson – Guitar / Bass
Simon Abele – Guitar
Erik Barthold – Drums
https://www.war-anthem.de | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044540135116
THE VICIOUS HEAD SOCIETY – New Single / Lyric Video – Third Album "Call Of The Void" out soon via Crime Records
 Progressive metal project THE VICIOUS HEAD SOCIETY presents the second single from the upcoming new album "Call of the Void", set for release on July 24th 2026 via Crime Records.
The song "The Void" is dedicated to all those who have endured the pain of watching a loved one succumb to the void of addiction. A lyric video is available here: https://youtu.be/wn4g6Vj5stk
Graham Keane, the creative force behind THE VICIOUS HEAD SOCIETY, returns with his third studio album, "Call of the Void" — a stark, deeply personal exploration of identity, struggle, and renewal.
Departing from the sweeping societal themes of his earlier work, Keane turns inward, tracing the defining moments that have shaped him within the fading embers of a personal cycle. "Call of the Void" confronts the slow, corrosive pull of losing one’s purpose, capturing the tension between resistance and surrender with unflinching honesty.
While the album preserves the project’s signature blend of technical precision and soaring melody, Keane channels a heavier emotional weight into the music. The result is a sonic landscape that mirrors the arduous path of self discovery — turbulent, atmospheric, and relentlessly human. Listeners are invited to confront their own recurring cycles and find meaning in the darkness.
Musically, the album reaffirms Keane’s reputation as an Irish guitar virtuoso. Complex, intricate arrangements intertwine with crushing heaviness and moments of stark beauty, forming a dynamic palette that showcases both his compositional ambition and his unmistakable guitar voice. Every passage reflects the grit and resolve of an artist pushing through the darkness toward clarity.
"Call of the Void" stands as a powerful statement from a musician at the height of his creative powers, further solidifying THE VICIOUS HEAD SOCIETY's place in the modern progressive metal scene.
Artwork and design by Jon Isaac Gutman.
Tracklist:
1. Fractured
2. The Edge of Time
3. Holding On to Forever
4. The Tide
5. Ignite
6. The Void
7. The Edge of Time Pt. 2
8. Distant Lights of Home
https://crimerecords.no | https://www.facebook.com/TheViciousHeadSociety
FINSTERFORST – New Track Premiere - New Album "Still" out soon via AOP Records
 Germany's FINSTERFORST have revealed the third and final advance track of their new album "Still", set for release on July 31st 2026 via AOP Records.
You can listen to "Im Wind" at this location: https://youtu.be/ZSLLZM_0c44
For more than two decades, FINSTERFORST have been shaping their own distinctive voice within extreme metal, continuously evolving both musically and lyrically without ever losing their core identity. Their sound merges elements from a wide spectrum of heavy music — from black and folk-inspired roots to epic, atmospheric and post-metal influences — forming a style they refer to as “Black Forest Metal”: a blend that feels both deeply rooted and entirely its own.
Rather than fitting into a single label, their music thrives on contrast and fusion: crushing heaviness meets vast, cinematic atmospheres; raw aggression unfolds into melancholic, emotional depth; and monumental arrangements carry a sense of both intimacy and scale. While often described in broader terms as epic, atmospheric or post-influenced extreme metal, FINSTERFORST deliberately transcend genre boundaries.
The result is a sound that is brutally powerful yet richly layered, where sadness, rage, triumph and grandeur coexist within expansive compositions. Driven by constant progression and a refusal to stand still, FINSTERFORST continue to refine a vision that is as immersive as it is unmistakable.
Produced at Iguana Studios with Christoph Brandes. Cover artwork by Yaroslav Gerzhedovich.
Tracklist:
1. Obduktion
2. Herbstwanderung
3. Knie nieder
4. Im Wind
5. Stille Nacht
6. Fels
7. Leere
8. Beyond the north waves (Immortal cover)
9. Another brick in the wall Pt. II (Pink Floyd cover)
https://shop.aoprecords.de | https://www.facebook.com/FinsterforstOfficial
IN THIS HELL – Debut Album "Bliss" scheduled for October 2026 via Trollzorn Records – Video Clip Premiere
 IN THIS HELL proudly announce their debut full-length "Bliss", set for an independent CD / Digital release on October 9th 2026 with distribution support by Trollzorn Records.
The trio from Coburg / Germany stand for 80s/90s Death, Thrash and Black Metal at its core, fueled by today’s broad extreme music landscape. Anything goes. No boxes, no blinders. It just has to hit hard, get people moving and leave a mark.
IN THIS HELL – That’s this dark corner in human mind, where raw urges feast on reason and morals go to die. The place where one unmakes another, to become God.
A video clip for the album's opening track "There Are No Voices" has been premiered here: https://youtu.be/pZE8Y544Enw
Tracklist:
1. There Are No Voices
2. A Blessing For Society
3. Over The Line
4. The Longing Sticks To Us
5. Our Little Kingdom
6. In This Hell
7. Meant To Feed The Fire
8. The Sound Of Breaking Bones
9. King
https://inthishell.de | https://www.trollzorn.de
HEXORCIST - New Track Premiere - Sophomore Album "Crucificial Imprecations" via Invictus Productions
 "Exordium of Profanation" is the final track of HEXORCIST's lethal statement record "Crucificial Imprecations". A bludgeoning burst of death metal from the depths of hell.
The new album will be released on July 31st 2026 via Invictus Productions.
https://youtu.be/Heo2xa7RNuk
Ascending from the sulfurous heat of Miami, Florida, HEXORCIST returns to reclaim the throne of pure, unadulterated Death Metal blasphemy.
Following the scorched-earth impact of their 2021 debut, "Evil Reaping Death", the band has forged their second testament of devastation: "Crucificial Imprecations". Due for release on July 31st via Invictus Productions, the new album is a masterclass in the "Florida sound"—vicious, high-velocity riffing, subterranean vocals, and a relentless assault on the sacred.
Simultaneously, Invictus is unleashing a definitive reissue of the band's debut, "Evil Reaping Death", now expanded with essential bonus demo material. Whether revisiting the roots of their carnage or witnessing the new evolution of their profanity, this dual-release marks HEXORCIST as one of the most vital and uncompromising forces in the modern underground.
Tracklist:
1. Crucificial Imprecations
2. Defacing Deities
3. Emissary of Evil
4. Adverse Sacraments
5. Deconsecration
6. Hexorcist
7. Unconsecrated Offerings
8. Exordium of Profanation
https://invictusproductions.net | https://www.facebook.com/HexorcistBand
MØRKGRIM – Deal with Soulseller Records – Debut Album in October 2026
 Soulseller Records proudly announces the signing of MØRKGRIM.
Hailing from western Norway and Sweden, MØRKGRIM is a Norwegian/Swedish Folk-Black Metal entity devoted to occult heathen Norse traditions and the darker currents of the old ways.
The upcoming debut, a concept album entitled "Sǫgur frá Norðfirði" (means "Tales from Nordfjord"), will be released on October 2nd 2026. A first track and further details including the cover artwork will be announced in early August.
MØRKGRIM was founded in 1994 by Hrafngrímnir as a one-man Black Metal project during the golden years of the genre. Several songs were written in the early days, but never recorded, as Hrafngrímnir was active in other Black Metal bands at the time.
By 1999, he began to leave the Black Metal scene behind, feeling that the genre was losing its true soul and becoming something detached from its original spirit. He moved into other forms of music, eventually becoming a multiplatinum producer with Billboard number one credits for American hip-hop artists. Still, the old darkness never left him.
Decades later, Hrafngrímnir decided to awaken MØRKGRIM, but only if it could be done with the right spirit. He moved to a remote farm, far from modern comfort, where he still lives without ordinary modern utilities such as a flushing toilet or municipal water. There, surrounded by raw nature, silence and isolation, the first MØRKGRIM album was written and recorded. It is a tribute to raw nature, the old gods, ancient Norse magick, and the Old Ways, not as image, but as a way of life.
In 2023, Nils “Dominator” Fjellström joined MØRKGRIM. Known for his work with Dark Funeral, Aeon, In Battle, The Wretched End, Myrkskog and Nordjevel, his drumming brought a new level of violence and precision to the project.
Forged in isolation and rooted in the spirit of the early 90s, MØRKGRIM is Black Metal returned to its source with a blend of raw oldschool aggression and immersive acoustic folk/norse elements.
http://www.soulsellerrecords.com | https://www.morkgrim.com
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