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Spiritbox's upcoming album 'Tsunami Sea' introduces a blend of progressive metal and electronic elements, with the single 'Perfect Soul' showcasing this evolution.

King Diamond has released his new single "Spider Lilly," his first in five years, marking the beginning of a new horror-themed musical trilogy.

The Sick New World festival in 2025 features a diverse lineup including Metallica and Linkin Park, attracting significant fan attention.

Hellfest 2025 features a stellar lineup with Linkin Park, Korn, Muse, and Scorpions among over 180 acts, taking place from June 19th-22nd.

Darkest Hour announces their 10th studio album, Perpetual | Terminal, set to release on February 23rd.

The album's title track is described as a representation of the entire album and serves as the opener.

Perpetual | Terminal is Darkest Hour's first record in nearly seven years and explores the theme of survival and rebirth.

Jason Hall is a music enthusiast and creates detailed year-end lists

Metal is a genre that consistently delivers good new releases

Otep Shamaya announced her retirement from music, marking the end of her influential career as the frontwoman of OTEP.

HEALTH's new album 'RAT WARS' is their heaviest and most overtly-metal album yet.

The album features pounding industrial metal songs and full-on metal guitar riffage.

Purest Form's 'Burn' electrifies with classic industrial vibes but pushes boundaries with an aggressive sound and buried vocals.

Bruce Dickinson shares video for second single from forthcoming album The Mandrake Project.

The track, titled "Rain on the Graves," has a gothic power-metal atmosphere and features a spoken word delivery by Dickinson.

Quicksand's 'Supercollider' stands out this week with its invigorating sound and impressive instrumentation despite being a three-piece band.

Machine Head's collaboration with In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth marks a noteworthy metal track ahead of their 2025 tour.

Slipknot's debut album transformed metal in the 1990s, blending grotesque imagery with a unique sound, establishing the band as a subculture.

Slipknot evolved from shock tactics to cultural icons, driven by Shawn Crahan's vision and Corey's vocal prowess.

Slipknot plans to perform their seminal 1999 self-titled LP in its entirety during their 2024 tour to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

The band may also play intimate club shows as part of the tour.

Arch Enemy will release their 12th studio album, 'Blood Dynasty', on March 28th, 2025.

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Blood Incantation's 'The Message [Tablet I]' merges progressive rock and death metal, highlighting the band's evolution into a conceptually rich musical landscape.

Touché Amoré's "Nobody's" is highlighted as the Heavy Song of the Week, commended for its concise and passionate songwriting style.

Kublai Khan TX's "A Hopeless Fate" features a blend of metal and hardcore, demonstrating their musical evolution after 15 years.

Job for a Cowboy's "Beyond the Chemical Doorway" is the top metal and hard rock track of the week

The song explores Gnosticism and serves as an introduction to the band's new album

Slayer guitarist Kerry King has announced his debut solo album, From Hell I Rise, featuring a lineup of well-known musicians.

The album covers various religious topics, war entries, and has a mix of punk, thrash, and heavy metal elements.

Kerry King's solo debut single 'Idle Hands' is a direct extension of Slayer's sound

The rest of King's solo band includes members from Slayer, Hellyeah, and ex-Machine Head

Jesus Piece and Sanguisugabogg are co-headlining a tour in 2024, joined by Peeling Flesh and Gag.

Jesus Piece will also be joining Sepultra, Jinjer, and Obituary for shows across Europe and the UK.

Baroness singer-guitarist John Baizley shares his 'Crate Digging' list of 10 Essential 1990s Metal Albums

Baizley discusses the band's latest album, Stone, its recording process, and specific tracks

2023 was a quiet year for mainstream hard rock and metal bands, but underground and rising acts took advantage of the opportunity to release stellar albums.

Death metal was well represented in 2023 with standout albums from bands like Cannibal Corpse, Autopsy, Tomb Mold, Obituary, and more.

Several notable hard and metal albums are scheduled for release in the first half of 2024.

Anticipated releases include albums from Judas Priest, Ace Frehley, Ministry, Mick Mars, and Bruce Dickinson, as well as other artists like Amigo the Devil and Job for a Cowboy.