INGESTED
"DENIGRATION"
Death Metal
Release date: 08.05.2026
(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

For nearly two decades, Manchester's INGESTED has stood as one of the UK's most uncompromising forces in extreme metal. Champions of a sound that fuses precision brutality with increasingly dynamic songwriting, they've evolved from underground slam pioneers into a globally recognized, forward-driving powerhouse. With Denigration, the band begins a bold new chapter, one defined by reinvention, sharpened purpose and the arrival of a new voice at the helm. Produced by Nico Beninato at The Arch Studios in Southport, UK, Denigration captures INGESTED at their sharpest and most forward-thinking. The album's visual identity is equally striking, featuring artwork by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design, whose detailed, eerie imagery reflects the record's thematic ...

ELVENKING
"RITES OF DISCLOSURE"
Epic Power Heavy Metal
Release date: 22.05.2026
(Reaper Entertainment)

Rites Of Disclosure is a special companion release that brings closure to Elvenking’s long-running Reader of the Runes trilogy. Combining previously digital-only originals, two brand-new songs, and a carefully selected set of cover tracks honoring key influences such as Iron Maiden, Skyclad, Bathory, Children of Bodom and King Diamond, the album functions as both epilogue and tribute. Musically, it spans the full Elvenking spectrum — from acoustic folk passages to epic and dark metal atmospheres — while lyrically delivering the final chapter of the saga. Featuring guest appearances by Tony “The Demolition Man” Dolan and Snowy Shaw, Rites Of Disclosure is less a traditional studio album and more a ceremonial closing statement before the band moves int...

GUS G.
"STEEL BURNER"
Heavy Metal
Release date: 24.04.2026
(Metal Department)

Gus G., the guitar virtuoso famous for his work with FIREWIND and Ozzy Osbourne, has announced the release of his fifth solo album, Steel Burner, which is scheduled for 24 April 2026. This marks his first solo album in five years and delivers a powerful blend of modern instrumental shredding with select vocal collaborations.

The album takes its title from the instrumental track 'Steel Burner', which sparked the entire project. Originally commissioned by a company that builds industrial metal-shaping machines, the track was inspired by a machine called Steel Burner — an idea that ultimately defined the sound and concept of the album.

Balancing instrumental firepower with vocal tracks, Steel Burner features an impressive line-up of collaborator...

THE ROLLING STONES
"FOREIGN TONGUES"
Classic Rock/ Blues
Release date: 10.07.2026
(Universal)

Foreign Tongues, the incredibly vibrant 14-track new album from the Rolling Stones, follows less than three years after the band’s universally acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning Hackney Diamonds, which topped charts worldwide and achieved multi-platinum success. Preceded by the upbeat and infectious lead single ‘In The Stars’, Foreign Tongues was brought to life in under a month at Metropolis Studios in West London, with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood reuniting with Grammy-winning producer Andrew Watt. The result is a dynamic and forward-looking record that captures the band’s unmistakable sound while pushing into new sonic and lyrical territory, further cementing their unparalleled legacy.

The album features standout performances from Jagger, R...

VENOM
"INTO OBLIVION"
Black Metal
Release date: 01.05.2026
(BMG)

Venom was formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1979. They rose to prominence towards the end of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Their first two albums – Welcome to Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982) – are considered seminal works of thrash metal and extreme metal in general. The second album was so influential that its title was used as the name for the extreme metal subgenre black metal. Often cited as important influences by bands such as Metallica, Behemoth, Celtic Frost, and Mayhem, they are among the most revered bands of their generation.

“Into Oblivion” is Venom's sixteenth studio album and features the long-standing lineup of Cronos (bass/vocals and founding member), Rage (guitar), and Dante (drums). These are their first new recor...