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Savage Lands and Brutal Assault Announce Partnership

Posted on July 30, 2026

After witnessing the threat of deforestation first-hand in Costa Rica, Sylvain Demercastel and Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren started Savage Lands, the world’s first environmental non-profit powered by the metal community. The 501 (c) (3) organization has led biodiversity initiatives around the globe while partnering with members of Metallica, Gojira, Alissa White-Gluz and Heilung, as well as other organizations like Hellfest and the Jane Goodall Institute.

Miscreance Reach Peak Tech-Trash on “Oracle’s Rift”

Posted on July 15, 2026

When they first crawled forth from Italy’s underground four years ago, Miscreance were likened to Death, Sadus, Voivod and other immortal beings from the alternate timeline that is the history of extreme metal. But on the band’s upcoming second album, they deliver a mind-altering experience that’s far from just another blast from the past.

Anciients Announce Canadian Summer Tour Dates

Posted on July 13, 2026

Hot off a giant coast-to-coast Canadian tour with Cancer Bats, Anciients are hitting the country’s coasts hard this summer. The heavy, heady and heartfelt progressive metal band are playing shows in Toronto, Ottawa and Quebec City around headlining Mosh the Rock and their appearance at Progstorm. Joining the Vancouver natives for this run are Unreqvited, Dawn of Ouroboros, Exist and Grey Lotus.

Weedeater Announce 2026 U.S. Fall Tour

Posted on July 10, 2026

After lighting up the ol’ dusty trail with Conan and Telekinetic Yeti, Weedeater are re-upping with a fresh supply of U.S. tour dates. This fall, the Cape Fear Legends will smoke stages from coast to coast with their buds in Zeke, Royal Thunder and Yes Ma’am.

Wailin Storms Premiere Fiery Fifth Album ‘The Arsonist’

Posted on July 8, 2026

Wailin Storms are catching fire with their noisy and bluesy explosions of Southern Gothic Rock. Hot on the heels of feverish critical praise from Brooklyn Vegan, CVLT Nation, Treble, Decibel and other outlets, the Durham natives are fanning the flames even higher on their fifth album and first for Season of Mist. While surrounded by darkness from the outside world, The Arsonist burns with all of our heart’s desires.

Holissstik Bare Tortured Soul on “Would You Take This Heart”

Posted on July 8, 2026

No matter what shape his muse takes, Tor-Helge Skei remains both one of the most consistent and surprising talents in extreme music. As a founding member of the critically acclaimed Manes and Lethe, the Norwegian multi-instrumentalist and producer has pushed the boundaries of metal and electronic music. Now, with his latest experiment, he’s expanding his vision like never before. While it spans an impressive range of genres and features many celebrated collaborators, Holissstik achieves something even greater than its individual accomplishments.