heavy metal

Ex-Aborted guitarist Thijs “Tace” de Cloedt’s new project meshes together groove, thrash, progressive metal, and more with infectious appeal.

The Swedish heavy metal band’s debut is an oddball, energy-charged assault from the past—learn more about their self-titled debut here.

The Portland heavy metal outfit’s sophomore full-length throws caution to the wind as it indulges in epic sensibilities and cutthroat riffs—stream an early track named after a Brian Jacques novel here.

The Virginia-based traditional metal band is set to release “Crest of the Martyrs Demos,” an alternate version of their classic album “Crest of the Martyrs” that strips down the production to the lean and mean essentials. Check out a track here.

The Houston-based heavy metal outfit (featuring members of Venomous Maximus, Necrofier) is set to release their debut full-length next month—check out a synth-fueled track off the new album and read an interview with vocalist Christian Larson.

The Australian heavy metal act debuts with a self-titled EP that strongly follows the classic formulas of the 1980s but applies their own expressive touch. Stream it here ahead of its release.

The Swedish duo, featuring members of Tøronto and Lethal Steel, is releasing a special 7″ single ahead of their debut album slated for later this year via Electric Assault Records. Check out a track from it now.

Five years after their debut EP, the German heavy metal band returns with a new album “Decay”—check out an early stream and read an interview with guitarist Phil M.

Featuring members of Traveler and Blackrat, this Canadian sci-fi metal outfit blends heavy, doom, speed metal and more into a jubilantly outlandish offering. Stream their debut EP early and read an interview with the band.

This anthology release compiles archival recordings to help tell the fabled band’s past—read an interview with Alan Jones and stream it early here.