A quick collection of release announcements that landed this week—a mix of new singles, videos, album news, and anniversary releases worth keeping an eye on. No hype, no rankings—just the core details and where to start.
GODTHRYMM release new single “The Sun Never Fell”
UK doom metal band GODTHRYMM unveiled “The Sun Never Fell,” the second single from their upcoming album Projections, due May 29 via Profound Lore Records. The track leans into the band’s more expansive side, layering massive riffs, vocal harmonies, and melodic atmosphere while maintaining the weight rooted in classic British doom metal traditions.
Watch: https://youtu.be/iXwYsT71MbU
Stream: https://orcd.co/godthrymm
Defiled release video for new single “Obsession”
Tokyo death metal veterans Defiled released a new video for “Obsession,” the second single from their forthcoming album Altered State, arriving June 12 through Season of Mist. Built around technical riffing, old-school death metal aggression, and progressive rhythmic shifts, the track explores themes inspired by rocket scientist and occultist Jack Parsons.
Watch: https://youtu.be/OpiUZbWDVYc
Pre-order / pre-save: https://orcd.co/defiledalteredstate
ELDER debut new single “Capture/Release”
Progressive heavy rock band ELDER shared “Capture/Release,” the latest single from Through Zero, due May 29 via Stickman Records and Blues Funeral Recordings. The song balances direct riff-driven momentum with the band’s more expansive modern approach while lyrically reflecting on creativity and burnout in the age of constant content culture.
Stream: https://found.ee/elder_capturerelease
Pre-order: https://mailchi.mp/bluesfuneral/elder-through-zero-preorders
THE ETERNAL unveil animated video for “Lament For The Hollow”
Australian/Finnish gothic progressive metal collective THE ETERNAL released an animated lyric video for “Lament For The Hollow,” the first single from their upcoming album Obscured Horizons, due September 18 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The track combines sweeping melodies, a melancholic atmosphere, and doom-laden heaviness with themes centred on disillusionment and personal collapse.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch
Stream: https://theeternal.rpm.link/lamentPR
Mayhem announce 25th anniversary edition of Live in Marseille 2000
Norwegian black metal pioneers Mayhem announced a special 25th anniversary edition of Live in Marseille 2000 through Season of Mist. Capturing the band during the Grand Declaration of War era, the release revisits one of the group’s most divisive and experimental periods with a new vinyl edition featuring an embroidered patch and poster.
Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/mayhemliveinmarseille25
Emptiness announce new album Nowhere Speaks
Belgian avant-garde extreme metal act Emptiness announced their seventh full-length album Nowhere Speaks, arriving July 17 via Season of Mist. The album directly reconnects with the ending of the band’s 2014 record Nothing But The Whole, continuing a long-form conceptual loop while returning to a heavier, live-recorded sound after the stark minimalism of Vide.
Pre-order / stream: https://seasonofmist.com
Wailin’ Storms announce new album The Arsonist
North Carolina gothic rock outfit Wailin’ Storms announced The Arsonist, due July 10 through Season of Mist, alongside the release of the title track. Recorded fully analog by Matt Talbott of Hum, the album blends Southern gothic atmosphere, blues punk grit, and dark rock intensity while exploring themes of love, fear, and transformation.
Watch: https://youtu.be/8mYizhaRHlA
Pre-order / pre-save: https://orcd.co/wailinstormsthearsonist
KING ULTRAMEGA release Chris Cornell tribute “Dead Wishes”
KING ULTRAMEGA released a cover of Chris Cornell’s “Dead Wishes” featuring Brann Dailor of Mastodon on lead vocals. The tribute project, led by producer and bassist Mark Menghi, also supports MusiCares while honouring Cornell’s legacy through collaborative performances from musicians across the rock and metal world.
Stream: https://orcd.co/kingultramega
As Oceans Divide announce debut EP and release “Into The Dying Light”
Canadian metalcore band As Oceans Divide announced their self-titled debut EP, arriving July 9, alongside the release of “Into The Dying Light.” Built from members of several Ontario metal acts, the project combines melodic metalcore and emotional weight while also serving as a tribute to late bassist Dale Burrows, who passed away earlier this year.
Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch
Kingcrown release new single “Lost Horizon”
French melodic heavy/power metal band Kingcrown released “Lost Horizon,” the first single from their upcoming album Moonfall, due September 4 through Rockshots Records. Continuing the sci-fi narrative introduced on Nova Atlantis, the track follows a WWII pilot thrown into the year 2045 through a time distortion event, wrapped in fast-paced riffing and anthemic songwriting.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjlw2AZuPs
Pre-order / pre-save: https://rockshots.eu/products/kingcrown-moonfall-cd
Embrace Of Souls release title track “The Battle Of The Dead”
Italian symphonic power metal band Embrace Of Souls released “The Battle Of The Dead,” the title track from their upcoming concept album due May 22 via Rockshots Records. Built around a plague-ravaged medieval storyline, the track blends orchestral arrangements, operatic vocals, and traditional European power metal structure.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UivMmjBSIY
Pre-order: https://rockshots.eu/products/embrace-of-souls-the-battle-of-the-dead-cd
Extrema announce live release Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club
Italian thrash veterans Extrema announced Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club, a live release celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album Tension At The Seams. The performance will roll out as an episodic video series through the band’s official YouTube channel alongside a digital streaming release.
Follow the release series: https://bit.ly/ExtremaLive
Written by Rob Joncas for DeadNoteMedia.
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