British death-doom outfit CONSECRATION are now streaming their entire new album “Exanimis” in an exclusive premiere hosted by DeathMetalPromotion, released today on May 29th, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records.
With “Exanimis”, CONSECRATION deliver their most focused and commanding work to date, further refining the dark and emotionally crushing sound that has defined the band throughout the years. Deeply rooted in the legacy of the British death-doom tradition while embracing a sharper and heavier modern approach, the album seamlessly blends oppressive atmospheres, mournful melodies and massive riff-driven weight.
“Exanimis” is dark, decadent and at times mercilessly biting, balancing melancholic atmospheres with raw intensity. The record demonstrates the band’s relentless drive to expand their own sound, asserting CONSECRATION as a commanding presence in the modern extreme metal scene and setting a new benchmark for their evolving career.
Tracklist:
01. Herald of Darkness 02. Configuration of Lamentation 03. Submerged in Sand 04. Domain of Despair 05. Harvester of the Forsaken 06. The Bitterness of Grief 07. Descend into Derangement 08. Cold Grey Stone
CONSECRATION are a death-doom metal band from Norwich, UK, formed in 2010. With a relentless blend of crushing doom and old-school death metal, they craft music steeped in death, darkness and despair, steadily carving a global reputation in extreme metal.
Since their debut, “Ephemerality” (2014, UKEM Records), CONSECRATION have grown continuously, reissuing the album in 2023 through Cavernous Records with new artwork and compiling early material in 2018’s “Remembrance”. Their sophomore album, “Fragilium” (2019, Solitude Productions), earned critical acclaim and drew thousands YouTube views, signaling the band’s expanding influence.
The third album, “Cinis” (2022, Redefining Darkness Records), marked a major step forward, featuring guest vocals from Dave Ingram (Benediction) and mastering by Greg Chandler (Esoteric). The album received top reviews from Metal Forces, Distorted Sound, and Blabbermouth.net. Singles such as “The Dweller in the Tumulus” reached thousands of fans online, while live appearances—including Esoteric’s 30th Anniversary and UK Deathfest 2022—solidified their stage presence.
The 2021 EP “Reanimated” was reissued in 2025 as a hand-made limited edition that sold out in two hours, demonstrating the dedication of their growing fanbase.
Their fourth album, “Exanimis”, recorded at Priory Studios, Birmingham, will be released in spring 2026, featuring Paul Jones (Enchantment) and Rich Mumford (Malediction), with in-house artwork and mixing/mastering by Greg Chandler. CONSECRATION continue to push boundaries, evolving relentlessly and establishing themselves as a rising force in international death-doom.
For fans of: Evoken, Cruciamentum, early My Dying Bride, Decomposed
Line-up:
Daniel Bollans – Vocals Mathew Bollans – Bass Liam Houseago – Lead & rhythm guitar Andy Matthews – Lead, rhythm & acoustic guitar Jorge Figueiredo – Drums and percussion
Bloodgood – Rock In A Hard Place (*Red Vinyl, 2026, Retroactive) Only 200 Units
Musicians Les Carlsen – Lead Vocals David Zaffiro – Guitars Michael Bloodgood – Bass Mark Welling – Drums
Originally released 1988 on Frontline Records
Third classic album by iconic Christian rockers, Bloodgood
Featuring the hit track, “Seven”
Remaster by Rob Colwell
12×12 insert w lyrics and band pics
Artwork layout by Scott Waters of NoLifeTilMetal
Last album with legendary axeman, David Zaffiro (Zion, Holy Soldier)
Limited to just 200 units, Red Vinyl
ABOUT THE ALBUM When Bloodgood released Rock In A Hard Place in 1988, it caught many fans completely off guard. The blistering metallic attack of the band’s earlier releases gave way to a more melodic, polished, and emotionally layered hard rock approach — but make no mistake, this album still carries the unmistakable passion, conviction, and power that made Bloodgood one of the most important bands in Christian metal history.
Instead of chasing trends, Bloodgood expanded their sound. Songs like “She’s Gone” reveal a haunting emotional depth, while “Shakin’ It” bursts forward with swagger and arena-ready hooks. “Never Be The Same” and “Heaven On Earth” showcase the band’s gift for memorable melodies without sacrificing intensity. Then there’s “Seven” — a thunderous, dramatic closer that reconnects the band to the heavier spirit of their earlier classics and remains one of the standout tracks in the Bloodgood catalog.
This album also marks the final Bloodgood release featuring legendary guitarist David Zaffiro, whose fiery playing and unmistakable style helped define the band’s classic era. His work throughout Rock In A Hard Place is both tasteful and explosive, proving why he remains one of the most respected guitarists in Christian hard rock and metal.
For this definitive Retroactive Records vinyl edition (only 200 copies, Red Vinyl), Rob Colwell delivers a powerful new remaster that finally gives the album the warmth, punch, and low-end presence it always deserved. Combined with Scott Waters’ stunning artwork restoration and layout work, this release breathes new life into a criminally underrated melodic hard rock masterpiece.
Whether you discovered this album back in the late 80s or are hearing it for the first time, Rock In A Hard Place stands today as a bold and unforgettable chapter in the legacy of Bloodgood — melodic, passionate, honest, and timeless.
Track Listing:
“Shakin’ It” (2:52), “Never Be The Same” (3:59), “The Presence” (3:29), “What Have I Done?” (3:41), “Heaven On Earth” (3:43), “Do Or Die” (2:21), “She’s Gone” (4:29), “World (Keeps Movin’ Around)” (4:09), “Seven” (4:47)
Bloodgood – Out of the Darkness (*Blue Vinyl, 2026, Retroactive) Limited 200 copies!
KEY COLLECTOR DETAILS
Originally released 1989 on Frontline Records
#18 on top 50 albums of the 80’s by Angelic Warlord
Fourth classic album by iconic Christian rockers, Bloodgood
Featuring the hit tracks, “Mad Dog World” & “Top of the Mountain”
Remaster by Rob Colwell
12×12 insert w lyrics and band pics
Artwork layout by Scott Waters of NoLifeTilMetal
Limited to just 200 units, Blue Vinyl
#18 on the Top 50 Albums of the 80’s by AngelicWarlord.com
A close second on my list of favorite Bloodgood albums but does not quite have the historic impact of Detonation. Regardless, it features the heavier guitar and drum sounds along with two of the best ballads you will every hear (“Top Of The Mountain” & “Changing Me”).
ABOUT THE ALBUM Released in 1989, Bloodgood’s Out of the Darkness marked the beginning of a new era for one of Christian metal’s most important bands. Following the departure of legendary guitarist David Zaffiro, many fans wondered what Bloodgood would sound like moving forward. The answer was an album that confidently carried the band into a more melodic, polished, and arena-ready hard rock direction without losing the heart, conviction, and intensity that made them legendary in the first place.
Rather than trying to recreate the past, Bloodgood evolved. Out of the Darkness blends massive hooks, emotional songwriting, powerful rhythms, and polished production into a record that stands as one of the strongest melodic hard rock releases in the band’s catalog. Tracks like “Mad Dog World” deliver driving energy and attitude, while “Top of the Mountain” remains one of the band’s most uplifting and memorable anthems. Throughout the album, Les Carlsen’s unmistakable voice carries both grit and vulnerability, giving the songs emotional weight that still resonates decades later.
Often overlooked beside the band’s earlier heavier material, Out of the Darkness has earned increasing appreciation over time for its songwriting strength, maturity, and accessibility. Angelic Warlord ranked the album #18 on its list of the Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the 1980s — recognition that confirms the album’s lasting impact and importance within the genre.
For this definitive Retroactive Records vinyl edition, Rob Colwell’s remaster brings new depth, warmth, and clarity to the recording, allowing these songs to hit harder and sound fuller than ever before. Scott Waters of NoLifeTilMetal also provides a refreshed artwork layout worthy of this classic release.
More than thirty-five years later, Out of the Darkness remains a shining example of late-80s melodic hard rock done right — passionate, memorable, inspiring, and timeless.
Tracks
1. “Out of the Darkness” (3:43) 2. “Let My People Go” (4:09) 3. “America” (4:04) 4. “It’s Alright” (3:44) 5. “Top Of the Mountain” (6:30) 6. “Hey! You” (4:04) 7. “Mad Dog World” (4:24) 8. “Changing Me” (6:38) 9. “New Age Illusion” (3:18)
Iconic debut album from Sacred Warrior (Intense Records, 1988)
95% Review on Angelic Warlord
#1 album on top albums from 1988 on Angelic Warlord
Remastered by Rob Colwell
Layout by NoLifeTilMetal’s Scott Waters
12×12 lyrics insert
First time ever on Yellow Vinyl!
Limited to just 200 copies
Part of the exclusive Metal Icon Series
ABOUT THE ALBUM Released in 1988 on Intense Records, Sacred Warrior’s Rebellion didn’t just introduce a new band to the Christian metal scene — it announced the arrival of one of the most ambitious, sophisticated, and powerful progressive metal acts of the era. Combining soaring vocals, intricate guitar work, dramatic songwriting, and spiritually charged themes, Sacred Warrior created an album that immediately separated itself from nearly everything else happening in Christian metal at the time.
Drawing comparisons to Queensrÿche, Crimson Glory, Fates Warning, and Iron Maiden, Rebellion blended technical precision with emotional intensity in a way that felt both intelligent and deeply passionate. Rey Parra’s commanding vocal performance became one of the defining elements of the album, effortlessly shifting from melodic restraint to powerful high-register intensity, while the band’s musicianship delivered progressive arrangements without sacrificing heaviness or memorable hooks.
Tracks like “Rebellion,” “Heaven’s Rage,” and “The Flood” helped establish the album as an underground classic, but Rebellion works best as a complete listening experience — dramatic, cinematic, and spiritually thought-provoking from beginning to end. More than thirty-five years later, the album still sounds fresh, unique, and emotionally gripping.
Over time, Rebellion has earned legendary status among Christian metal fans and collectors alike. The Angelic Warlord website awarded the album an incredible 95% review score and ranked it the #1 Christian Metal Album of 1988, placing it alongside the most respected releases of the entire decade.
This definitive Retroactive Records Metal Icon Series edition finally gives Rebellion the deluxe vinyl treatment it deserves. Featuring a powerful remaster by Rob Colwell, stunning updated artwork and layout work by Scott Waters of NoLifeTilMetal, and a full-size 12×12 lyrics insert, this release presents the album with renewed clarity, depth, and visual impact.
Pressed for the first time ever on Yellow Vinyl and limited to just 200 copies worldwide, this collector’s edition celebrates one of the true masterpieces of Christian progressive power metal.
TRACK LISTING 1 Black Metal 2 Mad, Mad World 3 Stay Away From Evil 4 He Died 5 Children Of The Light 6 Rebellion 7 Day Of The Lord 8 The Heavens Are Calling 9 Famine 10 Master Of Lies 11 Sword Of Victory
1990 Progressive Power Metal Classic (Intense Records)
85% review on the Angelic Warlord website
Limited to just 200 copies, Blue Vinyl (first time color variant)
Part of the exclusive Metal Icon Series
12×12 lyrics insert
Remastered by Rob Colwell
Artwork and layout by Scott Waters (NoLifeTilMetal)
One of very few Christian “concept albums” dealing with abuse & healing
ABOUT THE ALBUM
Released in 1990 on Intense Records, Sacred Warrior’s Wicked Generation stands as one of the most ambitious and emotionally powerful albums ever released in Christian metal. At a time when most bands were content writing disconnected songs about fantasy, rebellion, or surface-level spirituality, Sacred Warrior delivered something far deeper — a progressive power metal concept album that fearlessly explored themes of abuse, pain, brokenness, justice, and ultimately healing and redemption.
Musically, Wicked Generation pushed the band far beyond traditional heavy metal boundaries. Building on the progressive melodic metal style they had become known for, Sacred Warrior crafted a record filled with soaring vocals, intricate guitar work, dramatic arrangements, and emotionally charged songwriting. The influence of bands like Queensrÿche, Crimson Glory, and Fates Warning can certainly be heard, but Sacred Warrior carved out a sound and identity entirely their own — intelligent, melodic, heavy, and spiritually compelling.
Songs flow together with purpose and emotional weight, creating an album experience that feels cinematic and immersive from beginning to end. Rather than offering easy answers, Wicked Generation wrestles honestly with darkness, trauma, and the consequences of human brokenness while still pointing toward hope and restoration. Few albums in Christian metal history attempted something this bold — and even fewer succeeded this completely.
Over time, Wicked Generation has become a cult classic among fans of progressive and melodic metal, earning an impressive 85% review score from the Angelic Warlord website and continuing to gain appreciation from listeners discovering the album decades later.
This definitive Retroactive Records Metal Icon Series edition finally gives the album the treatment it deserves. Rob Colwell’s remaster breathes new life into the recording with greater depth, clarity, and power, while Scott Waters of NoLifeTilMetal provides stunning updated artwork and layout work worthy of this progressive metal masterpiece.
More than thirty-five years later, Wicked Generation remains one of the most unique, intelligent, and emotionally resonant albums in Christian metal history — a fearless artistic statement that still sounds powerful today.
TRACKS No Happy Endings 5:09 Little Secrets 6:18 Standing Free 5:00 Are You Ready 3:05 Minister By Night 3:35 Miss Linda 4:51 In The Night 5:58 Warriors 3:13 Wicked Generation 4:44 War Torn Hero 4:57
NARGAROTH, the German black metal project of Rene “Ash” Wagner, are releasing “Metalheart” as the third single from their forthcoming ninth studio album Apocalyptic Steel. A tribute to Accept, Slayer, Venom, Death, Motörhead, Sepultura, Manowar, Asphyx and dozens more who shaped Ash’s identity as a metalhead, the song proudly bears his passion in its horns-raising chorus. “Metal never dies”.
Apocalyptic Steel was tracked over a single weekend in September 2014 at Trident Studios in Pacheco, California, with Mike Williams (Mummification) on guitar and bass, and Phil Cancilla (Malevolent Creation, Hank Williams 3) on drums. Left on a hard drive in the United States while Era of Threnody, took priority, Nargaroth’s upcoming new album resurfaced years later. Drums were re-recorded at Skeleton Key Studios in Las Vegas in July 2022, and vocals were recorded alongside the mixing and mastering at AMP Studios in Duisburg, Germany, between February and April 2025, with engineer Jens Forster. Twelve years after its original sessions, Apocalyptic Steel is finally being released.
Nargaroth will celebrate the release of Apocalyptic Steel on June 26 with an exclusive album release show in Bochum Germany at Matrix. Presented by Redback Promotion and Season of Mist, during this special evening, Ash and his bandmates will perform two full sets: one filled with classic songs from the band’s 30-year history and another premiering Apocalyptic Steel in full. Fans can meet the band prior to the show during a meet-and-greet session.
Requiem Germania (05:10) [WATCH] Full runtime: 39:07
NARGAROTH is the sole vision of Rene “Ash” Wagner, forged in Saxony in 1996 and driven by nearly three decades of raw, uncompromising German black metal.
Apocalyptic Steel is a record that refused to stay buried. Tracked in a single weekend at Trident Studios in Pacheco, California, in September of 2014, the album sat forgotten on a hard drive in the United States while Era of Threnody took priority. Years later, the recordings resurfaced. Drums were re-recorded in Las Vegas, vocals and mixing completed at AMP Studios in Duisburg, and twelve years after its first sessions, the album is finally here. This is not a vault curiosity. It is Nargaroth at its most direct: nine tracks of filthy, unadorned metal built on the attitude of old Judas Priest, Accept, Deicide and Obituary. From the predatory menace of “Twisted Steel” to the band-name-studded battle cry of “Metalheart”, from the unflinching historical weight of “Dresden” to the aching Germanic longing of “Requiem Germania”, this is an album that has nothing to prove and wastes nothing on pretence. Recorded fast, recorded dirty, and finished on its own terms.
Recording Line-up: Ash — Vocals, Guitar, Bass Mike Williams (Mummification) — Guitar, Bass Phil Cancilla (Malevolent Creation, Hank Williams 3) — Drums
Current Line-up: Ash — Vocals Fernando Cortez (Hacavitz, Ash Nazg Burz, Through Torment) — Guitar Julio Rodas — (Dreamlore, Tim-Ripper-Owens) — Guitar Pavulon (Vader, Belphegor, Decapitated, VLTIMAS) — Drums
Production Credits: Instruments recorded during a weekend session in September 2014 at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA (Juan Urteaga). Drums were re-recorded in July 2022 at Skeleton Key Studios in Las Vegas, NV, USA (Rylie Ellen Wechta from Sound Horizon Production). Vocals recorded at AMP Studios in Duisburg, Germany, between February and April 2025 (Jens Förster).
Mixing, and mastering took place at AMP Studios in Duisburg, Germany, between February and April 2025 by Jens Förster.
Cover Art: Cover artwork was hand-drawn and created by Felipe Mora. CD artwork by Anne-Kristin G. Additional artwork in the CD booklet are a homage to classic Metal album covers and was done by Jenglot Hitam.
“Surbile”, the new single by STEFANIA SISTU released through Volcano Records, is available today on all digital platforms. Accompanied by an official concept visualizer available on YouTube, the track represents an intense emotional journey suspended between modern rock sounds, dark atmospheres and a strong introspective component. Drawing influences from the melodic pathos of Evanescence, the gothic suggestions of Within Temptation and the emotional depth of Lacuna Coil, Stefania Sistu builds a personal and recognizable sonic identity, capable of alternating fragility and power within an intense and cinematic musical dimension.
“Surbile” develops through a solid yet evocative sound, where guitars and emotional tension accompany a deep and visceral narrative. At the center of the song lies the figure of the “Surbile”, a dark creature from Sardinian folklore, a disturbing and mysterious presence connected to nightmares, ancestral fears and inner shadows. Stefania Sistu transforms this ancient folk symbol into a contemporary metaphor for emotional torment, anguish and the fragilities hidden within the deepest dimension of the human soul. The result is an intense story suspended between myth and introspection, where folklore becomes a tool to explore universal anxieties. Written by Stefania Sistu and composed by Daniele Pireddu, the song focuses on contrasting emotions and the need to confront one’s inner demons, turning music into a space of liberation and self-awareness. The artist’s voice moves through dark and vibrant atmospheres with great personality, delivering an intense and engaging performance.
Listen to “Surbile” on Spotify, Apple Music and all major digital platforms, and watch the official concept visualizer on YouTube, here:
The Metal Voice’sJimmy Kay spoke in length with documentary “Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer” director Wes Orshoski about the making of the film.
Excerpt
When asked Direct Wes Orshoski about Filming James Hetfield
“ I love Hetfield, I have so much admiration for him. Metallica means so much to me. I was lucky enough to interview Hetfield. He is so impressive, so cool and he is so good at it. And I have such regret because I only had 20 minutes for that interview and he was already cool enough to hold up the records for me (Two Di’anno Maiden Albums). I’m sure I was in the half an hour range (when filming). I was nervous, the interview was more important than anything but I knew that Paul never spoke to Hetfield . There were two bands that were with him (Di’Anno) when he was working out that he listened to. It was Depeche Mode and Metallica. Those were the two bands that he listened to everything I filmed him at physical therapy and I knew he loved them. (During the interview with Hetfield) I was going to call him (Di’Anno), I told Paul to stay around the phone around 3 o’clock, I’m going to call you. Cause I wanted to put Hetfield on the phone with him and I so regret not doing that. “
Cleopatra Entertainment recently announced the theatrical release of the documentary film “Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer” into U.K. cinemas at Birmingham’s Mockingbird Cinema. The film will be released on June 9, 2026 for both the digital and home entertainment DVD/Blu-ray formats.
Featuring appearances by James Hetfield (METALLICA),Gene Simmons (KISS),IRON MAIDEN’s Steve Harris and members of EXODUS, SLAYER, MEGADETH, OVERKILL and SEPULTURA, the film chronicles how two IRON MAIDEN fans encounter Di’Anno at the lowest point of his life and then set out to restore his health and relaunch his career.
Thrash metal powerhouse HAVOK are proud to announce they have officially signed to BLKIIBLK. Bringing in a new era to their prolific career and marking their BLKIIBLK debut, the band shares their new single, “Fifth Generation Warfare,”alongside an official lyric video, available below.
On signing to BLKIIBLK, the band comments:
“We’re excited to sign with a new label that is hungry and eager to make a name for themselves, while still being led by a seasoned veteran. The music we’re releasing with BLKIIBLK is a continuation of HAVOK’s history of fast and tight heavy metal and we can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been working on.”
On the new single, they add:
“‘Fifth Generation Warfare’ is the first release with our new guitarist, Brett Rechtfertig. The song showcases a wide variety of HAVOK sounds; incorporating guitar harmonies, punk attitude, pummeling drums, bass lines that deviate from the guitar parts, and a message about a gnarly topic, while still leaning into optimism. A lot of HAVOK lyrics discuss negative topics, but we always try to put a positive spin on things.”
Mike Gitter, Global Head of A&R for Frontiers Label Group and BLKIIBLK Label Head, comments on the signing:
“BLKIIBLK is proud to chart a new chapter for thrash metal as an international force with HAVOK. [HAVOK leader] David Sanchez continues to reenergize his music with the ferocity, technicality, and incisive lyrical word-fare that makes HAVOK not just accolytes but masters of their steely game.”
In addition to the new single, HAVOK recently announced tours in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. The carnage will begin with a pair of headline shows kicking off June 1st in Omaha, NE. Two days later on June 3rd in Detroit, MI, HAVOK joins up withKillswitch Engage, Machine Head, and Iron Reagan for a US tour. A complete list of dates can be found below.
HAVOK Live:
w/ Killswitch Engage, Machine Head and Iron Reagan June 1, 2026 – Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge* June 2, 2026 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar* June 3, 2026 – Detroit, MI @ Fillmore June 5, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fillmore June 6, 2026 – Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest June 7, 2026 – South Bend, IN @ Four Winds Field June 9, 2026 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz June 11, 2026 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount June 12, 2026 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner June 13, 2026 – Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Event Center June 14, 2026 – Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819** June 16, 2026 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live June 17, 2026 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle June 19, 2026 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom June 20, 2026 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center June 21, 2026 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port June 23, 2026 – Albuquerque, NM @ Revel Entertainment Center June 24, 2026 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee June 25, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium June 26, 2026 – Bakersfield, CA @ Temblor Brewing* June 27, 2026 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield *Havok w/ local support **Havok & Iron Reagan
Latin America 2026 July 2, 2026 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Fu*k Off Room July 3, 2026 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Fu*k Off Room July 4, 2026 – San Salvador, El Salvador @ Simmer Down July 5, 2026 – San José, Costa Rica @ Mercado La California July 9, 2026 – Montevideo, Uruguay @ Sala Live Era July 10, 2026 – Buenos Aires, Argentina @ The Roxy Club July 11, 2026 – Santiago, Chile @ Sala RBX July 13, 2026 – São Paulo, Brazil @ Manifesto
w/ Blood Red Throne, Xonor and Eradikated September 10, 2026 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Das Bett September 11, 2026 – Bochum, Germany @ Matrix September 12, 2026 – Eindhoven, Netherlands @ Dynamo September 13, 2026 – Brussels, Belgium @ Botanique September 15, 2026 – Bristol, UK @ The Fleece September 16, 2026 – Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms September 17, 2026 – Dublin, Ireland @ Whelans September 18, 2026 – Manchester, UK @ Rebellion September 19, 2026 – London, UK @ The Dome September 21, 2026 – Paris, France @ Petit Bain September 22, 2026 – Nantes, France @ Ferrailleur September 23, 2026 – Madrid, Spain @ Revi Live September 24, 2026 – Barcelona, Spain @ Salamandra September 25, 2026 – Lyon, France @ O Totem September 26, 2026 – Aarau, Switzerland @ Kiff September 27, 2026 – Milan, Italy @ Lime Club September 29, 2026 – München, Germany @ Backstage September 30, 2026 – Budapest, Hungary @ Durer Kert October 1, 2026 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Futurum October 2, 2026 – Warsaw, Poland @ Hydrozagadka October 4, 2026 – Berlin, Germany @ SO36 October 5, 2026 – Hamburg, Germany @ Logo October 6, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Stengade October 7, 2026 – Oslo, Norway @ John Dee October 8, 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Kollektivet Livet October 10, 2026 – Helsinki, Finland @ Ääniwalli
We can only move forward when we understand what came before. HAVOK possess an airtight grasp on the fundamentals of thrash, enabling them to usher the genre into the fire of the future. The Colorado quartet lock and load throat-slicing guitars with breakneck rhythms and venomously vitriolic vocals. After piling up tens of millions of streams and earning acclaim from Metal Hammer, Loudwire, Consequence of Sound, and many more, the band ignited their first independent release, the ‘New Eyes’ EP, in 2024.
HAVOK have never stopped pushing forward without apology. Thus far, they’ve unleashed a series of fan favorite albums, including ‘Burn’ [2009], ‘Time Is Up’ [2011], ‘Unnatural Selection’ [2013], ‘Conformicide’ [2017], and ’V’ [2020]. The latter represented a critical high watermark with Metal Hammer proclaiming, “HAVOK have nailed 21st century thrash.”
Along the way, the group also lit up stages on tour around the world with the likes of Megadeth, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, Testament, Killswitch Engage, Exodus, Sepultura, Kreator, Children Of Bodom, and many more.
Kickstarting this next era with worldwide touring and new music coming in 2026, HAVOK has enabled itself to move at a prolific pace. In the end, HAVOK are leveling up and taking thrash with them.
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 