The metal machine never stops. Here's a quick-fire rundown of the heavy releases, announcements, and events hitting our inbox right now.
SCHISM:IX — "Burn With Me" Single (Out May 8)
UK experimental metalcore collective SCHISM:IX are an anonymous trio who have never shared a room together — crafting everything across digital distances. Their debut EP The Pain Within features "Burn With Me," a genre-defying transmission from Witness, Heretic, and Warden. Fans of Bad Omens, Thrown, and Lorna Shore should pay attention.
Sixgun Renegades — Slave to the Grid (Out Now)
Finnish hard rockers Sixgun Renegades are back after a hiatus with Slave to the Grid — their fourth album and the one they say is their strongest yet. Drawing from Thin Lizzy, Van Halen, and Judas Priest, the nine-track record deals with loss, change, and pushing forward. Available on CD and digital via V.R. Label.
SENSE OF FEAR — Infernal Decay (Out May 8)
Long-running Northern Greek heavy metal band SENSE OF FEAR release their second full-length album Infernal Decay on May 8 via Sleaszy Rider SRL. Active since 1998, the band blends classic '80s heavy metal with thrash and melodic modern elements. Check out their video for "Cerberus" and visualizer for "Empathy to Darkness" below.
GRAVEMASS — "This Is The Way 2026" Western Canada Tour Announced
Vancouver supergroup GRAVEMASS — featuring members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, and Revocation — have announced their "This Is The Way 2026" Western Canada tour.
Drakkar — Sign to Wormholedeath, Drop "Invasion" Single
Belgian speed/heavy metal veterans Drakkar have signed to Wormholedeath and launched their new chapter with the single "Invasion."
DECIMATE METALFEST 2026 Lineup Update (Millet, AB)
DECIMATE METALFEST in Millet, Alberta has announced major lineup additions — RIOT CITY is now headlining alongside THE CONVALESCENCE, SQUIDHAMMER, FAMOUS STRANGERS and more. Canadian metal fans, get your tickets.
LIMBONIC ART — "Arcane Past: The Celestial Grimoire" Announced
Norwegian black metal legends LIMBONIC ART are releasing a massive 8-CD artbook legacy collection, Arcane Past: The Celestial Grimoire, featuring unreleased material and deep catalog excavations. For the true collectors and obsessives.
Fires In The Distance — Circadian Promise (June 12)
Revered melodic death metal band Fires In The Distance have a new album, Circadian Promise, dropping June 12.
Soul Exchange — Slow Descent EP (June 5)
Texas metallic hardcore band Soul Exchange drop their new EP Slow Descent on June 5.