YOTH IRIA
"GONE WITH THE DEVIL"
Black Metal
Release date: 08.05.2026
(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

YOTH IRIA's trajectory has been on a steep ascent since their crafty 2021 debut As The Flame Withers and 2024's hypnotic Blazing Inferno, but there has audibly been a concerted determination to develop in sinister new directions. "We kept the immediacy of Blazing Inferno, the psychedelia of As The Flame Withers, and all the characteristics people expect from Hellenic black metal, while adding fresh sounds and atmospheres never before heard from YOTH IRIA." The daemonic avatar YOTH IRIA was first explicitly summoned on Rotting Christ's legendary debut Thy Mighty Contract in 1993. Bassist/lyricist Jim Mutilator formed that band as Black Church in 1984, before also becoming a founder member of cult Athenian BM heroes Varathron. Renewing the otherworldly atmospheres and occult r...

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...