Slaughter to Prevail just dropped their heaviest album yet, GRIZZLY. Featuring BABYMETAL and Ronnie Radke, it's a brutal dose of modern metal. Out now via Sumerian Records.

PRESIDENT return with new single “RAGE,” diving into a darker, synth-laced sound inspired by Dylan Thomas’ Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night. The track leads into their debut EP King Of Terrors, out 26 September, exploring themes of death, religion, and the unknown.

Five Finger Death Punch mark 20 years with Best Of… Volume 1, re-recording their biggest hits after their masters were sold without permission. Rather than remixing, the band took back control — paying tribute to their legacy and fans with fresh versions of fan favorites like “The Bleeding” and “Wash It All Away.”

Black Veil Brides return with their first release of 2025, “Hallelujah” — a heavy, hard-hitting track that dives into themes of identity, conviction, and cultural tension. Produced by Andy Biersack and Jake Pitts, the single marks a bold new chapter for the band and is accompanied by an animated video directed by Marco Pavone.

Faroese artist Eivør has officially joined the Nuclear Blast Records roster. Known for her boundary-pushing sound and haunting vocals, she brings her visionary style to one of metal’s most iconic labels.

Melbourne metalcore crew TERMINAL SLEEP have signed to Nuclear Blast Records, kicking off a new era with their crushing single They Circle Below. Known for explosive live shows and a raw message of self-empowerment and mental health, they now join a legendary roster.

To coincide with the album announcement, Mammoth is releasing the track “The Spell” for fans to check out. The music video showing Wolfgang playing all the instruments and directed by visual

ALL IS BEAUTIFUL...BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED represents a profound creative evolution for We Came As Romans. Born from introspection and shaped by the band's own journey through triumph and tragedy, the album explores themes of existentialism, gratitude, loss, and the perpetual cycles of life.

Of the release, Chuck Comeau shared, “We’re so excited for our fans to finally see all that we’ve been working on to create this documentary over the past few years. I’m so proud of how we’ve grown as a band, from starting in my parents’ basement to performing in stadiums, we hope our fans will love watching our story. Keep watching for a surprise snippet of our new song, ‘Nothing Changes’, which we can’t wait for fans to hear!”

The band say of the songs that "Devil In Me, is a story of substance abuse and its effect on those who reside with an addict. It details the perceived need of an addict to hide from their problems and the regret of the pain this causes others."

Perturbator announces new album Age of Aquarius. New single ‘Apocalypse Now’ ft. Ulver is out now. “It’s a song about the systematic destruction we cause to our own kind... our inability to get along with – and often vilify – the others,” says James Kent.

Higher Power return with their third album There’s Love In This World If You Want It, out now. “It’s the first time we’ve consciously self-produced something that feels truly authentic to us,” says vocalist Jimmy Wizard.

Japanese metal juggernaut KNOSIS, the visionary project led of acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ryo Kinoshita, returns with a blistering new single, TANEBI, the latest offering from their forthcoming debut full-length album, GENKNOSIS.

Kingdom of Giants announce new EP ‘Burning Chrome’, out August 29 via SharpTone Records. Watch the video for their industrial-tinged new single ‘Collide’.

Swedish rock powerhouse Solence return with their heaviest track yet, ‘Dead_Alive’ — a high-impact anthem tackling apathy and chaos, taken from their upcoming album Angels Calling.

RUN release their new two-part track “Ash + Soil”, featuring guest appearances from Pat Kearney (Post Heaven) and Nic Simonsen (Caution: Thieves). The limited 7-inch is available now via Thirty Two Records, with a B-side remix by King Yosef.

To celebrate the album release, Karly Jewell has dropped a video for the title track.

“This song proves to the world that you can be a small-town country kid and still write epic big rock songs,” says Jewell. “I had to get out, and music would lead me on a journey. I also knew this would be the album title.”

King Parrot has received high praise from Phil Anselmo as they approach the final dates of their Australian tour. With remaining shows in Victoria and New South Wales, the band will soon head to the United States for a July tour, continuing their momentum on an international stage.

REVOCATION creates extreme music for extreme times. On New Gods, New Masters, their fifth record for Metal Blade, the quartet - spearheaded by founder/vocalist/guitarist Dave Davidson - delivers nine potent and portentous songs of brutal lyrical and musical significance.

As thrash legends Testament gear up for their long-awaited return to Australia, here are five essential anthems that capture the power, precision, and fury of their legacy — and showcase why they remain one of the genre’s fiercest forces.