Another Friday, another pile of riffs — although this week someone appears to have turned the gain up considerably. The Riff Master himself, Tony Iommi, leads the charge with another glimpse of his forthcoming solo album, while Clutch return to the wastelands, Slash and Myles Kennedy fire up The Conspirators again, and Amon Amarth arrive just as The Allfather Awakens is unleashed upon the world. Here are some of the best new riffs landing in our speakers this week. Tony Iommi

Photo Credit: Dan Winters Clutch are back with a new album, and thankfully, they appear to have brought the riffs with them. The Maryland veterans have announced Wasted Lands, their 14th studio album, due for release on 22 January 2027 through their own Weathermaker Music label. Alongside the announcement, the band have unveiled the album’s title track, giving us the first proper look at what comes next after 2022’s Sunrise On Slaughter Beach. And this one sounds like it was