Swedish melodic death metal veterans Imperial Domain have unleashed a ferocious new single, “Retribution,” the first glimpse into their upcoming full-length Portentum, due out November 14, 2025 via Wormholedeath Records.

The Galician stoner doom force Cruzeiro will descend upon Croatia this Sunday, October 26, joining Harpy (USA), Grotlo (Zagreb), and Kalež (Zagreb) for an unholy gathering at Klub Močvara under the banner Manifest Crnila. It will be a night devoted to noise, ritual, and the beauty of sonic chaos.

Organized by Crnilo, Metal Braća, and Radio Student, this event is less about entertainment and more about invocation. It is a communion for those who understand that truth is not whispered but screamed. Salvation here is not found in light but in the echo of darkness.

The void expands once more… Cosmic Void Festival 2026 unveils another wave of artists, widening the constellation of bands set to gather this September in Camden Town. With each new revelation, our descent into darkness becomes more undeniable, an odyssey of rare performances, cult acts, and underground power.

Colombian thrash metal band Riptor has confirmed the release of their new music video “Villain” on November 21, marking the arrival of their second single from their most recent album The Salvation.

The band explained that each track from The Salvation will be released together with its own video, forming a complete visual and musical concept. Because of this plan, the digital version of the album has not yet been released in full. However, the record is already available in physical form, presented in a Digipack edition, allowing fans early access to the artwork, liner notes, and conceptual vision behind the work.The band explained that each track from the album will be released together with its own video, forming a complete visual and musical concept. For this reason, the digital version of the album has not yet been released in full. However, the record is already available in physical format, presented in an exclusive Digipack edition, which captures the band’s visual identity and sonic power.

After six years of silence, the Belgian black metal institution Enthroned resurfaces with Ashspawn, an album that redefines their position among the genre’s enduring titans. Set for release on December 5, 2025, through Season of Mist, this record arrives as a ritual more than a collection of songs—an invocation built from years of introspection, decay, and resurrection.

Emerging from the shadows of the American underground, Terror Corpse, a newly formed band featuring members of Malignant Altar, has officially announced their debut full-length album, signaling a brutal addition to the death metal scene. Founded in 2025, the group has already generated buzz among fans of extreme metal for their uncompromising approach to the genre, described as “dark and violent Texas death metal.”

Los Angeles-based black metal project Agriculture has returned with a bold statement in the form of their second full-length album, The Spiritual Sound, released on October 3, 2025. Critics have praised the album as a masterpiece of “ecstatic black metal,” highlighting its ability to fuse aggression with moments of haunting melodic beauty. Agriculture has crafted a record that pushes the boundaries of the genre while maintaining an emotional and philosophical depth rarely encountered in modern black metal.

Swiss technical thrash metal legends Coroner are set to make a monumental return with their first full-length album in 32 years. Titled Dissonance Theory, the album is scheduled for release on October 17, 2025, via Century Media Records. This marks the band’s first studio work since 1993’s Grin and introduces drummer Diego Rappachietti into the lineup, bringing a renewed energy and precision while honoring the technical mastery that has defined Coroner’s legacy.

After more than two decades away from the stage, Old Man’s Child will make their long-awaited live comeback at Brutal Assault 2026, one of Europe’s most important extreme metal festivals.

Formed in 1993 in Oslo, Norway, Old Man’s Child quickly became a cornerstone of melodic and symphonic black metal. Their sound is built on a foundation of relentless tremolo-picked riffs, symphonic keys, and Galder’s unmistakable demonic vocals, creating an atmosphere that is both dark and majestic.

Vagos Metal Fest has just announced its most ambitious edition ever. The 2026 festival will run for five consecutive days of heavy music, from August 5–9, 2026, in Vagos, Aveiro, Portugal.

Leading the charge are some of the most requested bands by the festival’s audience. Lamb of God will headline for the first time at Vagos, joined by symphonic metal titans Within Temptation, Swedish melodic death pioneers In Flames, and American hard rock legends Godsmack.

Teutonic thrash titans Kreator are set to unleash chaos across Europe and the UK in 2026, bringing along an absolutely crushing lineup: Bay Area legends Exodus, death metal pioneers Carcass, and the relentless hardcore power of Nails. This tour is nothing short of a historic gathering of extreme music’s finest, promising nights of pure devastation city after city.

The Carnival of Death Tour 2025 arrives this October as one of the most uncompromising death metal packages of the season, a cross-continental run that pairs established titans with a new generation of extreme acts. Headliners Vader and Kataklysm lead a stacked bill that includes Malevolent Creation, Skeletal Remains, and Bannerlord, and the routing now covers 26 dates across the United States and Canada, with a recent update confirming the Montreal show at Fairmount Theatre and the addition of a Toronto stop at Lee’s Palace.

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival returns to Columbus, Ohio, from May 14–17, 2026, promising its biggest edition yet. Set once again at the Historic Crew Stadium, the festival is expanding to five stages, allowing more than thirty additional acts compared to last year’s lineup. After the historic 2025 edition, which featured Metallica playing two unique sets alongside Linkin Park, Korn, Alice in Chains and over one hundred artists, expectations are higher than ever.

In October 2025, Satanath Records is set to host its second annual metal music festival, promising an even more intense and diverse lineup than its inaugural event in 2024. The festival will take place over two days, October 4th and 5th, in Yerevan, Armenia, and Tbilisi, Georgia, respectively. Building upon the success of the previous year, which featured a dynamic mix of international and local acts, this year's festival aims to further solidify its reputation as a premier destination for metal enthusiasts in the Caucasus region.

Swedish black metal band WATAIN have confirmed that their upcoming eighth studio album will also be their last. With it they will bring to a close three decades of activity, officially marking the end of the band.

In a statement released on 20 September, titled “Solemn Transmission from the Temple of WATAIN”, the group explained that this final chapter will occur in the context of their 30th anniversary

Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg, frontman of the legendary Swedish band At the Gates, has passed away at the age of 52. His death on September 16, 2025, was confirmed by his family and widely reported by Swedish outlets such as SVT and Aftonbladet. Lindberg had been battling adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer affecting the mouth and palate, since his diagnosis in December 2023.

Egyptian-inspired death metal institution Nile has announced a major lineup change. The band has officially welcomed Adam Roethlisberger, co-founding vocalist and bassist of Vitriol, as their new bassist and vocalist. Roethlisberger steps into the role following the recent departure of Dan Vadim Von.

This October, the underground converges once again in Elgin, Illinois, for Metal Threat Fest 2025. More than just a festival, this gathering has become a sanctuary for those who live and breathe the raw intensity of black, death, and extreme metal. Across four days, the event delivers rare performances, cult classics revisited, and the kind of atmosphere that can only exist when the global underground unites with unwavering passion.

Metal Threat Fest 2025 is set to hit Elgin, Illinois, from October 2 to 5, promising four days of relentless black, death, and extreme metal. Yet, this year’s edition is already being remembered for the turbulence behind the scenes, as a wave of visa denials and last-minute withdrawals has reshaped the festival’s lineup. Bands such as Satanic Warmaster, Destroyer 666, And Oceans, and Grave Desecrator will no longer perform, while Desaster has canceled due to health reasons. These unprecedented developments underscore the fragility of international touring in the current climate, even for veteran organizers and bands that have successfully navigated U.S. entry requirements for decades

The fifth edition of the Prague Death Mass festival is set to ignite the heart of Prague, Czech Republic, from October 29 to November 2, 2025. Building on its legacy as one of Europe’s most respected gatherings of extreme music, this year’s edition promises an unprecedented celebration of underground black metal and extreme sounds. Fans can expect an immersive experience where the intensity of the performances, the dark atmospheres of the venues, and the shared passion of the global metal community converge, transforming Prague into a ritualistic epicenter for the most devoted followers of the genre.

On September 12, 2025, Nile and Cryptopsy commenced their co-headlining U.S. tour, "The Underworld Awaits," with a sold-out performance at Chapel of Bones in Raleigh, North Carolina. This marks the beginning of a month-long journey across the United States, culminating on October 11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The tour also features support from The Last Ten Seconds of Life and Cognitive, adding further depth to an already formidable lineup.