Swedish sonic architects of chaos, Humanity’s Last Breath, have returned with “Anthracite”, a track that pushes the boundaries of heaviness and atmosphere. Known for forging the now infamous “thall” sound—a brutal hybrid of djent, doom, and deathcore wrapped in suffocating, apocalyptic textures—the band once again delivers music that feels less like a song and more like an extinction-level event.

Decibel Books has officially unveiled Born Human: The Life and Music of Death’s Chuck Schuldiner, the fully authorized and definitive biography of one of metal’s most transformative figures. Arriving this November, the volume promises an unparalleled exploration of Schuldiner’s life and art, enriched by exclusive interviews, never-before-seen photographs, and a striking cover by iconic metal artist Ed Repka. For the first time, fans will have a comprehensive, inside look at the mind that rewrote the rules of extreme music.

Austrian blackened death metal veterans Belphegor have returned with a new infernal hymn, Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus, released on August 6, 2025. The single marks the band’s first offering under their newly inked deal with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), a reunion with industry ally Gerardo Martinez nearly two decades after their first collaboration.

American technical death metal titans Revocation have officially returned with a blistering new single titled “Sarcophagi of the Soul”, the first taste of their upcoming full-length album New Gods, New Masters, set for release on September 26, 2025 via Metal Blade Records.

Swedish groove-death powerhouse Orbit Culture have returned with a vengeance, premiering their ferocious new single “Hydra” on July 29, along with a blistering music video that has ignited fan speculation and critical anticipation ahead of their upcoming full-length, Death Above Life, slated for release on October 4 via Seek & Strike.

Two giants from the darker ends of the metal spectrum are joining forces for what promises to be one of the most intense tours of the winter season. UK legends Cradle of Filth and US death metal pioneers Suffocation have officially announced a co-headlining European tour set to take place in late 2025 and early 2026, bringing together the theatrical ferocity of symphonic black metal and the uncompromising brutality of technical death metal.

The world of heavy metal prepares to say farewell to one of its founding titans. Ozzy Osbourne, the indomitable voice of Black Sabbath and the unrepentant face of metal’s wildest excesses, will be honored this Wednesday, July 30, in a public funeral procession through his hometown of Birmingham, England. The legendary vocalist passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, just weeks after his emotional final performance with Black Sabbath at the Back to the Beginning festival.

In recent days, viral posts have circulated on social media platforms claiming that Russian authorities have begun persecuting goths, metalheads, and other members of alternative subcultures, accusing them of involvement with satanic or terrorist organizations. While the headlines are alarming, the facts behind these claims are far more complex — and far less sensational.

Swedish warlords Sabaton have officially unveiled their 11th studio album, Legends, due out on October 17, 2025, via Nuclear Blast. This time, the band turns its heavy artillery from the 20th-century battlefields to the myth-soaked past, dedicating each of the 11 tracks to a different legendary figure from ancient and medieval history. The result is an epic, globe-spanning concept record that promises to be as cinematic as it is crushing.

In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the global metal community, Max and Igor Cavalera have announced their most ambitious tour in years. Titled Return to Chaos, the fall 2025 tour will see the iconic Brazilian brothers perform Sepultura’s groundbreaking 1993 album Chaos A.D. in its entirety—a record widely credited with reshaping the boundaries of extreme metal and ushering in a new era of groove, resistance, and cultural weight.

The metal world is still reeling from the death of Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76. As tributes pour in from around the globe, another narrative has begun circulating online: a so-called blacklist of celebrities allegedly banned from attending his funeral.

At Metal Detector, we’re used to cutting through distortion. So we dug into the sources, the speculation, and the silence surrounding the final farewell of the Prince of Darkness.

On July 23, 2025, Dustie Waring, the guitarist whose riffs, solos, and stage presence helped define the sonic DNA of Between the Buried and Me, announced his official departure from the band. His statement was brief but resolute: “I’m no longer a member of BTBAM. I’m grateful for the years, and I’m working on new music to share soon.”

The world of heavy metal is in mourning. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary “Prince of Darkness” and one of the most iconic voices in the history of rock and metal, has passed away. He was 76 years old.

Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham, England, Ozzy rose from working-class obscurity to global fame as the frontman of Black Sabbath, a band that laid the very foundations of heavy metal in the early 1970s. With his haunting voice, rebellious charisma, and a raw intensity that no one could replicate, Ozzy helped shape a genre that would echo across generations.

Death metal titans Dying Fetus have announced their upcoming “Into the Cesspool” North American Tour, set to devastate the continent this fall with a lineup built for total destruction. Joining them for the carnage are the equally brutal Gates to Hell and Mugshot, making this one of the most vicious underground packages of the year.

This July, the UK and Ireland will bear witness to the arrival of one of the most foundational names in South American extreme metal: Pentagram (Chile). Celebrating four decades of defiance and darkness, the Santiago-based pioneers are finally set to unleash their unrelenting sonic assault on British and Irish soil.

Swedish black metal institution Marduk has officially announced their long-awaited return to Latin America as part of their 35th Anniversary Tour, performing their iconic album Panzer Division Marduk in full, along with select classics from across their discography.

The tour will hit 12 cities across 9 countries from October 16 to November 2, 2025, marking one of the band’s most extensive runs in the region to date.

Thrash metal is far from dead.. in fact, it’s sharpening its blades. Bay Area titans Exodus have officially confirmed that they're sitting on nearly two full albums’ worth of new material, signaling a brutal return that fans have long awaited. The first of these is expected to drop by February 2026, marking the band's first studio album since Persona Non Grata (2021).

Progressive‑extreme metal legend Paul Masvidal is currently in the studio with Cynic, writing new material while collaborating with Kiesel Guitars on an upcoming signature headless model. After more than a decade with Strandberg, where he released five signature variants, Masvidal signed with Kiesel in early 2024 to explore fresh sonic and ergonomic possibilities

Massachusetts heavyweights The Acacia Strain have unleashed their latest sonic assault with the release of “A Call Beyond”, a punishing new single that previews their upcoming full-length album You Are Safe From God Here. Accompanied by a bleak and menacing video, the track reaffirms the band’s mastery in blending metalcore ferocity with doom-laden atmospheres.