A quick collection of release announcements that landed in my inbox this week—a mix of new singles, new videos, and album announcements worth keeping an eye on. No hype, no rankings—just the core details and where to start.
BIZARREKULT release “Avmakt,” final advance single from Alt Som Finnes
Norwegian post-black metal project Bizarrekult shared “Avmakt,” the third and final advance track from the upcoming album Alt Som Finnes, due February 20, 2026 via Season of Mist (Underground Activists). The record continues Roman V.’s bleak-but-melodic push into post-metal atmosphere without fully letting go of classic Norwegian black metal bite.
Watch: https://youtu.be/zu7VomR4OoU
KANT return with new single “QUALM,” physical 7-inch announced
German heavy psychedelic quartet KANT released “QUALM,” their first new material after a long run of touring, out now via Sound of Liberation Records. The single leans darker and rougher than their last chapter, built around the word’s dual meaning (German “smoke,” English “doubt/bad feeling”). A 7-inch is also on the way, pairing “QUALM” with B-side “Vicious Circle.”
Stream/Download: https://orcd.co/prjdda5
Pre-order (7-inch): https://shop.soundofliberation.com/products/kant-qualm-vicious-circle-7-single
JACK HARLON & THE DEAD CROWS drop new album Inexorable Opposites
Australian psychedelic western rockers Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows released their new full-length Inexorable Opposites on February 6, 2026 via Magnetic Eye Records. Still rooted in their sci-fi western universe, this one reportedly shifts harder into real-world themes and emotional duality, with the band highlighting both their “heaviest” and “gentlest” material to date.
Purchase: https://spkr.store/collections/jack-harlon-the-dead-crows
KING ULTRAMEGA share Chris Cornell tribute cover benefiting MusiCares
KING ULTRAMEGA released a cover of Chris Cornell’s “Preaching The End Of The World,” framed as a tribute recording raising funds and awareness for MusiCares. The track features vocals by Ian Thornley (Big Wreck) with an all-star lineup including Pete Thorn, Kenny Aronoff, and others, aiming to preserve the song’s emotional core while expanding its atmosphere and production weight.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com
DIRTY SHIRT post full Pol’and’Rock Festival 2025 live set + tour announcement
Romanian folkcore/folk-metal chaos merchants Dirty Shirt released the full video of their Pol’and’Rock Festival 2025 performance and announced the “Dirtylicious Decade Tour.” The release also spotlights their history with the festival (including prior Golden Spinning Top recognition) and positions the set as a major “document” moment for the band’s live identity.
Watch full set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v67KzzE6ivk
Vote link (Golden Spinning Top): https://polandrockfestival.pl/o-festiwalu/zloty-baczek
FUNERAL share “Three Dead Men” lyric video
Norwegian doom institution Funeral released a lyric video for “Three Dead Men,” one of the most personal tracks on Gospel of Bones (out now via Season of Mist). The song centers on grief as something ongoing rather than resolved, with guest vocals from Espen Ingierd (Beyond Dawn) and an intentionally restrained, human delivery compared to the record’s more operatic moments.
Watch: https://youtu.be/uzFfBqRNiJM
Order/Stream: https://orcd.co/funeralgospelofbones
POWER PALADIN unveil “Glade Lords Of Athel Loren” lyric video
Icelandic heavy/power metal band Power Paladin released a lyric video for “Glade Lords Of Athel Loren,” taken from the upcoming album Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, due March 27, 2026 via ROAR / Reigning Phoenix Music. This is the second preview from the record, continuing their fantasy-driven, classic heavy metal-meets-power-metal approach.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com
Pre-save / Pre-order: https://powerpaladin.rpm.link/enchantmentPR
SCHATTENMANN release “Kamikaze” video, new album Endgegner incoming
German modern metal act Schattenmann dropped an official video for “Kamikaze,” a new single from the upcoming album Endgegner, due March 13, 2026 via PERCEPTION / Reigning Phoenix Music. The band frames the track as high-energy and life-affirming, and they’ve also rolled out a full run of 2026 tour dates.
Stream/Download: https://schattenmann.rpm.link/kamikazePR
Pre-order: https://schattenmann.rpm.link/endgegnerPR
AKEM MANAH share “The Burning of John Briggs,” second single from Threnodies
Belgian doom metal band Akem Manah released a lyric video for “The Burning of John Briggs,” the second single from their forthcoming album Threnodies, due April 3 via Black Lion Records. The band continues their narrative-driven approach—dirge-like pacing, ritual weight, and horror-leaning atmosphere
Watch: https://www.youtube.com
FULL HOUSE BREW CREW release new album Glasgow Grin
Greek groove metal heavyweights Full House Brew Crew released their new studio album Glasgow Grin (out now) via ROAR / Reigning Phoenix Music. The framing here is straightforward: tighter focus, heavier edge, and a “no compromises” groove-forward attack, with the band also noting new collaboration on mixing/mastering with Saku Moilanen at Deep Noise Studios.
INDUCTION release new album LOVE KILLS! + “Strangers To Love” video
Modern power metal band Induction released their new album LOVE KILLS! via Reigning Phoenix Music and followed it with a video for “Strangers To Love,” featuring Clémentine Delauney (Visions of Atlantis). The rollout is tied into their “Pirates & Kings Over Europe” tour run alongside Visions of Atlantis and Warkings.
Stream/Download: https://induction.rpm.link/strangersvoaPR
If something here sticks, chances are it’ll resurface later—either as a longer feature or when the release cycle really kicks in.
Written by Rob Joncas for DeadNoteMedia.
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