New Underground Metal Releases & Extreme News
New slabs of death metal and black metal just landed. We track the underground metal scene so you don’t have to. Check the latest album reviews and extreme music news below.
Nuclear Tomb Announce New Album – Epoch Inhumane
Baltimore thrashers Nuclear Tomb return with their new full-length, ‘Epoch Inhumane’, arriving June 12th via Rotted Life Records.
Graveir Announce Third Black Metal Album – The Festering Triad
Australian black metal band Graveir will release their third full-length album, The Festering Triad, on May 29th via Apocalyptic Witchcraft.
Grond Announce Lovecraft-Inspired Death Metal Concept Album – The Temple
Russian death metal band Grond returns after a decade with ‘The Temple’, a Lovecraft-inspired concept album dropping April 30th.
Heavy Healing Documentary Explores Aggressive Music’s Power to Mend
A new documentary, “Heavy Healing,” features members of Killswitch Engage, Sick of It All, and EyeHateGod discussing how aggressive music aids recovery from illness and mental health struggles.
Age of Ruin Drop Crushing New Single & Video, Falling
Washington, D.C. metalcore stalwarts Age of Ruin return with “Falling,” a punishing new single and video marking their first release since last year’s album, Nothingman.
IN MALICE’S WAKE Drop Beyond Death Video, The Profound Darkness Out May 1
Australian death/thrash unit IN MALICE’S WAKE just dropped a brutal new music video for “Beyond Death.” Get details on their upcoming album, “The Profound Darkness,” out May 1.
Mad God Unveil Crushing Dark Fantasy Doom with An Age Of Ash
South African traditional/stoner doom trio Mad God just released their third album, ‘An Age Of Ash’, a crushing concept record weaving dark fantasy with heavy riffs.
Negative Frame Drop Crushing New Lows Single & Video
London metallic hardcore outfit Negative Frame just dropped their latest single and video, “New Lows.” This track hits hard and comes with a hefty list of UK and European tour dates for 2026.
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