NEW ALBUM
16 stories on Metal Mantra
Jay Buchanan Wants the Next Rival Sons Album to Be Raw, Unrefined, and 'Toothache Raw'
Jay Buchanan wants the next Rival Sons record to be raw, unrefined, and close to the bone — but a personal reason has pushed the timeline.
Richie Faulkner Confirms Judas Priest Is Recording Their 20th Studio Album
Richie Faulkner confirms Judas Priest spent a month in the studio laying the foundation for their 20th album — the follow-up to 2024's Invincible Shield.
Shane Embury Announces 'Bridge To Resolution' Solo Album — Full Tracklist and Details
Napalm Death's Shane Embury announces his debut solo album Bridge To Resolution — out June 5 via Dissonance Productions. Full tracklist inside.
Dimmu Borgir Announce New Album 'Grand Serpent Rising' — Out May 22 via Nuclear Blast
Dimmu Borgir end an eight-year silence with 'Grand Serpent Rising,' a 13-track beast dropping May 22 via Nuclear Blast.
WARGASM Are Wrapping Up Their Sophomore Album
WARGASM confirm final tracking sessions for their sophomore album are underway. No title, no release date — but the follow-up to 'Venom' is nearly done.
Poison The Well Drop First Album in 16 Years — Watch 'Weeping Tones' Video
Poison The Well are back. 'Peace In Place' — their first album in 16 years — is out now on SharpTone Records, with the 'Weeping Tones' video dropping alongside.
Darkthrone Announce 22nd Album 'Pre-Historic Metal' — Out May 8 on Peaceville
Darkthrone announce their 22nd album 'Pre-Historic Metal' arriving May 8 on Peaceville. Eight tracks. Fenriz: 'frightfully barbaric but not without finesse.'
Anthrax Album Pushed to September 2026 — First Single Coming in May
Charlie Benante confirms the Anthrax album has been pushed to September 2026, but promises the first single and video will arrive in May.
Black Veil Brides Announce 'Vindicate' — Seventh Album Out May 8 via Spinefarm
Black Veil Brides are back with 'Vindicate' — their seventh album drops May 8 via Spinefarm, with a North American tour already confirmed.
After The Burial Are Back in the Studio Recording Their Seventh Album
After The Burial are in the studio tracking drums for their seventh album — the long-awaited follow-up to 2019's Evergreen.
Andi Deris Says Now Would Be the Right Time for Keeper of the Seven Keys Part Four
Andi Deris says the current political climate makes a fourth Keeper of the Seven Keys album feel inevitable — though Helloween has a new record out.
Chuck Billy Says Testament's Next Album Is Already in Motion for 2027
Chuck Billy confirms Eric Peterson and Chris Dovas already have six to eight tracks written, with 2027 studio sessions in sight.
Scott Ian Says Anthrax New Album Is Done and He 'Can't Wait' — May Release Confirmed
Scott Ian: new Anthrax album is done, May release confirmed via Megaforce/Nuclear Blast, 10 years in the making.
Geoff Tate Is Closing the 'Operation: Mindcrime' Trilogy With Dr. X's Story — Due in May
Geoff Tate is wrapping up one of metal's most ambitious trilogy projects — Operation: Mindcrime III arrives in May, produced by Disturbed's John Moyer, with the
Nonpoint's Elias Soriano Says New Album Will Make You 'Have Fun Again'
Nonpoint frontman Elias Soriano is promising something different from the noise: a record built to empower, not decorate sadness. And 16 or 17 songs are already
Metal & Hard Rock News – January 21, 2026: Megadeth’s Final Salvo, Lorna Shore Storms North America, and Thrash Legends Say Goodbye
Metal news January 2026 is hitting different—the heavy music world is absolutely erupting this week, and if you’re not paying […]
