A quick collection of release announcements that landed in my inbox this week—a mix of new singles, videos, album news, and reissues worth keeping an eye on. No hype, no rankings—just the core details and where to start.
Axemaster announce new album Of Beasts And Plagues
US heavy metal veterans Axemaster announced their new album, Of Beasts And Plagues, due June 19 via Cosmic Fire Records. Rooted in classic ‘80s US metal with touches of thrash and doom, the record leans into heavier riffs, darker atmosphere, and a more aggressive edge while staying true to the band’s long-standing underground legacy.
IATT release video for “Walk Amongst”
Philadelphia progressive black metal band IATT released a new video for “Walk Amongst,” taken from their upcoming album Etheric Realms of the Night, due May 8 via Black Lion Records. The project is built as a full narrative experience, blending extreme metal with a cinematic, album-length story centered on dreams, subconscious states, and fractured reality.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch
Sowulo announce Sol CD reissue
Dutch pagan folk project Sowulo announced a CD reissue of their 2016 album Sol, arriving via Season of Mist. The release celebrates the album’s 10-year anniversary, revisiting its acoustic, instrument-driven take on Nordic traditions and seasonal cycles, with a wider physical distribution for the first time.
Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/band/sowulo
Order merch: https://sowulo.travelling-merchant.com/home
Bloodstain release new single “Something Sinister”
Swedish hard rock newcomers Bloodstain released their new single “Something Sinister” via Threeman Recordings. Built around tight songwriting structure and modern production, the track continues the band’s push toward a debut album later this year, balancing classic hard rock roots with a streamlined, contemporary sound.
Stream: https://orcd.co/tre058s4
Sotabosc release debut album El Batec dels Maquis
Barcelona-based atmospheric black metal band Sotabosc released their debut album El Batec dels Maquis via Dunk!Records. Blending post-rock textures with black metal foundations, the record ties historical themes and political identity into a two-part structure that shifts from nature-focused compositions into a long-form tribute to anti-fascist resistance.
Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch
Beyond Creation announce The Aura 15th anniversary reissue
Canadian progressive technical death metal band Beyond Creation announced a 15th anniversary reissue of their debut album The Aura, arriving July 17 via Season of Mist. The release features a limited colored vinyl edition and coincides with the band performing the album in full live for the first time.
Listen: https://youtu.be/tuwpCTf_Jfk
Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BeyondCreationAll
Gåte release new single “Sannsiger”
Norwegian folk-rock outfit Gåte released “Sannsiger,” the first single from their upcoming album due October 2026 via Season of Mist. Featuring Maria Franz (Heilung), the track blends traditional Nordic instrumentation with modern rock arrangements, continuing the band’s evolution toward a broader international audience.
Watch: https://youtu.be/Y44QtGohmFw
Stream: https://orcd.co/gatesannsiger
Thunderor release Bleed For It
Canadian heavy metal band Thunderor released their sophomore album Bleed For It via Boonsdale Records. Expanding their mix of heavy metal and theatrical rock, the album functions as a full concept tied to their stage production “Thunderor The Musical,” combining narrative storytelling with arena-ready hooks.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4NQDtVArMSioduoVenAJSS
Vinyl: https://boonsdale.bigcartel.com/
Video (“Get ’Em Counted”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYe5hnY4xz0
Written by Rob Joncas for DeadNoteMedia.
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