The Italian doom metal innovators return to European stages this October, bringing The Spin to life alongside special guests The Night Eternal, with five UK shows scheduled for November with London already Sold Out. Italian doom metal outfit MESSA are just days away from kicking off their European headline tour, bringing their distinctive blend of crushing riffs, haunting melodies and dark atmospheres to stages across the continent. Joining them will be fellow Metal Blade Rec

Release date: 16 October 2026 Record label: Metal Blade Records The Riff Doctor's Score: (8/10) RRRRRRRRRR Diagnosis Everything we build is destined to fall. Fervence turn that uncomfortable truth into 11 tracks of crushing riffs, haunting melodies and beautifully controlled chaos. Constructs is as emotionally devastating as it is musically ambitious. Best Tracks: Zenith, Miasma, Constructs Deep Cuts: The Things We Can't See, Ghost II, Providence The Full Review Constructs, F

Release date: 9 October 2026 Record label: Metal Blade Records The Riff Doctor's Score: (8/10) RRRRRRRRRR Diagnosis Thirty years of fury, and Sweden's crust punk veterans are still absolutely raging. Best Tracks: Doomrunner, Cold War Bootlicker, Cosmic Meatgrinder Deep Cuts: Seeking Scapegoats, Headhunting, Tangled Steel Mask The Full Review For over three decades, Wolfbrigade have been kicking up an almighty racket with their unmistakable mixture of crust punk, hardcore, d-b

Seven years away. All teeth on return. RAM strip heavy metal back to its beating heart on Against: vicious riffs, soaring twin guitars and a sound you can feel breathing. A defiant comeback and a serious contender for heavy metal album of the year.

Release date: 2 October 2026 Record label: Metal Blade Records The Riff Doctor's Score: (9/10) RRRRRRRRRR Diagnosis Some bands borrow Viking imagery. Amon Amarth have lived and breathed it for three decades. Their most solid album since 2008’s Twilight of the Thunder God, The Allfather Awakens gallops, roars and raises its drinking horn like no one else has the right to. Best Tracks: “Eight Legs of Thunder”, “Kvasir’s Blood”, “We Rule the Waves”, “Oden’s Hunt” Deep Cuts: “Upp

Happy New Music Friday — and this one is absolutely packed. August 28 brings one of the busiest release days we've had in a while, with several highly anticipated albums finally landing alongside a fresh wave of singles teasing what's still to come this autumn. As always, The Riffs of the Week isn't about picking the biggest names or chasing whatever happens to be trending. It's about the music that caught our ears — whether it comes from a band filling arenas or four ridicul

Germany's rising force in melancholic heavy metal, THE NIGHT ETERNAL, have released 'Caught In A Spell', the latest single taken from their upcoming album Cold Velvet, due out on August 21 via Metal Blade Records. Built around a hypnotic groove, soaring twin guitars and a huge sing-along chorus, 'Caught In A Spell' perfectly captures the band's unique blend of classic heavy metal, dark rock and gothic atmosphere. The accompanying video, directed by Robert Piel, follows a...

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Amon Amarth keep the momentum rolling. After surprising fans with the band's first-ever acoustic track, "Upphaf", the Swedish Viking metal giants have officially announced their 13th studio album, The Allfather Awakens, set for release on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. Leading the charge is the explosive new single "Gjallarhorn", a classic slice of Amon Amarth that immediately feels destined to become a live favourite. Built around razor-sharp riffs, relentless pace and a

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After more than three decades of thunderous riffs, Viking battles and colossal live productions, Amon Amarth have taken an unexpected turn by releasing "Upphaf", the first acoustic song of their career. Available now via Metal Blade Records, the track arrives alongside an official music video directed by Pavel Trebukhinand serves as the first glimpse into the band's upcoming thirteenth studio album, which is currently in the works. While no title or release date has been anno