In the space of barely a breath, Poison The Well pacify fits of jarring brutality with moments of fragile beauty. Their unmistakable melodic hardcore gently dilutes betrayal, depression, and loss with hard-won wisdom and diligently earned self-acceptance. For as much force as they commit to the riffs and the breakdowns, there’s an equal amount of naked emotion encoded in their relatable hooks. At this point, they are unassumingly, yet undeniably embedded in the DNA of modern metal and hardcore. Poison The Well’s 1999 debut, The Opposite of December...A Season of Separation has claimed spots on Brooklyn Vegan’s“15 ‘90s Metalcore Albums That Still Resonate Today, ”KERRANG!’s“ 21 Best U.S. Metalcore Albums of All Time,” Loudwire’s “25 Best Metalcore Albums of All Time,” and Revolver’s “10 Most Influential Metalcore Albums of All Time.” Stereogum put it best, “The Opposite of December...A Season of Separation influenced a whole generation of metalcore bands. ”Meanwhile, 2003’s You Come Before You remains regarded among Metal Hammer’s “100 Greatest Metal Albums of the 21st Century” and Rock Sound’s “250 Greatest Albums of Our Lifetime.” Despite going on hiatus following 2009’s The Tropic Rot, the group’s influence has only expanded over the years (as evidenced by over 100 million streams across their catalog). After touring in 2015 and 2021, they’ve commemorated milestone birthdays of both You Come Before You and The Opposite of December with in-demand headline jaunts. Once again, the members—Jeff Moreira [vocals], Ryan Primack [guitar], and Chris Hornbrook [drums]—felt an intense need to create as a unit. Rallying together, the guys channeled the spirit of their most celebrated material through a prism of new experience on their fifth full-length offering, Peace In Place [SHARPTONE], introduced by the single “Thoroughbreds.”
Tracklist:
Wax Mask
Primal Bloom
Thoroughbreds
Everything Hurts
Weeping Tones
A Wake Of Vultures
Bad Bodies
Drifting Without End
Melted
Plague Them The Most
UPC: 4065629759353Label: Sharptone RecordsRelease Date: 3.20.26Format: Vinyl
Port Noir is a dynamic and boundary-pushing Swedish progressive metal band that exploded onto the scene in 2013. Hailing from Stockholm, the trio crafts a sound that is as intense as it is captivating—blending heaviness, precision, atmosphere, and a great groove in equal measure. Known for their electrifying and intense live shows, they’ve gained a reputation as one of the most interesting acts in modern rock & metal. With their debut album Puls in 2014, Port Noir immediately set themselves apart, offering a bold and unique sound that was both heavy and intricate. Their follow-up albums, Any Way the Wind Carries (2017), The New Routine (2020), and Cuts (2022) pushed their creative limits even further. Their music is marked by creative compositions, minimalistic and powerful arrangements with an undeniable groove that drives each track forward with intensity and energy. Port Noir’s ambition is undeniable—they aren’t simply following trends, they’re aiming to shape the future of heavy music. Their upcoming album The Dark We Keep promises to be heavier than their previous releases. The band has teased a more aggressive and intense sound, with their signature blend of alternative metal and progressive influences pushed to new extremes. With their growing ambition and willingness to experiment, this next chapter in their musical journey is sure to leave a lasting impact on their ever-expanding fanbase.
Tracklist:
Complicated
Redshift
Noir
Ebb and Flow
My Destroyer
Vargtimmen
Burst
Reverie
This View
Bloodlust
We Shall Die Together
UPC: 198029094411Label: Inside OutRelease Date: 5.15.26Format: Vinyl
Over the last decade, Portrayal of Guilt have solidified themselves as a pillar in the extreme underground music scene. With relentlessly con- sistent releases like 2023's orchestral nightmare Devil Music, and year-round world touring with the likes of Deafheaven, Uniform and Pg. 99, POG have unquestionably carved their own path. De- fying accurate categorization since formation, the three piece blends elements of black, death and nu metal with crust, screamo, powerviolence and hardcore, with the bands forthcoming LP. The Beginning of The End" continuing to further ob- scure genre lines. The band takes the unhinged discordance to the next level on album standouts "Ecstasy" and "Human Terror", with KoRn-like gui- tar dissonance, punishing death metal lows, and haunting spoken passages confidently riding the line between Life is Peachy and Scum.
Tracklist:
Backstabber
Human Terror
Heaven's Gate
Under Siege
Ecstasy
Death from Above
God Will Never Hear Me
Chamber of Misery Pt. IV
Total Black
Object of Pain
The Last Judgement
UPC: 199438002165Label: Run For CoverRelease Date: 4.24.26Format: Vinyl
200 Stab Wounds return in 2026 with Lowest Form, the highly anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed album Manual Manic Procedures. Produced, mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Cavalera) and featuring artwork by James Bousema (Municipal Waste, Frozen Soul), the eight-track release finds the band sharpening their signature blend of brutal death metal, massive riffs and unforgettable hooks through more confident, dynamic songwriting. Rooted in the same old-school brutality that has defined them from the beginning, Lowest Form delivers leaner arrangements, stronger dynamics
Tracklist:
Pangs of Conscience
Wicked Butchery
Sweet Suicide
Methodically Slaughtered
Symbolic in Glory
Psychopomp
Taste of Betrayal…The Ultimate Consequence
Punishment Eternal
*** Indie Exclusive ***UPC: 039841625714Label: Metal BladeRelease Date: 2.19.27Format: Vinyl
200 Stab Wounds return in 2026 with Lowest Form, the highly anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed album Manual Manic Procedures. Produced, mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Cavalera) and featuring artwork by James Bousema (Municipal Waste, Frozen Soul), the eight-track release finds the band sharpening their signature blend of brutal death metal, massive riffs and unforgettable hooks through more confident, dynamic songwriting. Rooted in the same old-school brutality that has defined them from the beginning, Lowest Form delivers leaner arrangements, stronger dynamics
Tracklist:
Pangs of Conscience
Wicked Butchery
Sweet Suicide
Methodically Slaughtered
Symbolic in Glory
Psychopomp
Taste of Betrayal…The Ultimate Consequence
Punishment Eternal
UPC: 039841624762Label: Metal BladeRelease Date: 2.19.27Format: Vinyl
On The Allfather Awakens, Amon Amarth created a definitive 10-song masterwork that further cements the legacy of the lineup’s spectacularly memorable riffs and unflinching aural power. The opening track of The Allfather Awakens, the epic tale of “Gjallarhorn,” is followed by the heroic battlefield tale “Eight Legs of Thunder,” while “Upphaf,” a translated stanza from the prophetic poem Völuspá, marks the band’s first-ever acoustic offering.
The iconic Swedish melodic death metallers took a new songwriting approach for The Allfather Awakens, the band’s 13th album since 1998’s Once Sent from the Golden Hall. The Allfather Awakens came to life across two recording sessions, months apart, at producer Jacob Hansen’s studio in Denmark. Amon Amarth began writing songs while touring, rather than waiting until they were off the road. The first session was Spring 2025; the final recording was completed in March 2026.
Tracklist:
Gjallarhorn
Eight Legs of Thunder
Kvasir’s Blood
We Rule the Waves
Upphaf
Die With a War Cry
Raven God
The Allfather Awakes
Oden’s Hunt
Ascending Like an Eagle
*** Indie Exclusive ***UPC: 039841622461Label: Metal BladeRelease Date: 10.2.26Format: Vinyl
On The Allfather Awakens, Amon Amarth created a definitive 10-song masterwork that further cements the legacy of the lineup’s spectacularly memorable riffs and unflinching aural power. The opening track of The Allfather Awakens, the epic tale of “Gjallarhorn,” is followed by the heroic battlefield tale “Eight Legs of Thunder,” while “Upphaf,” a translated stanza from the prophetic poem Völuspá, marks the band’s first-ever acoustic offering.
The iconic Swedish melodic death metallers took a new songwriting approach for The Allfather Awakens, the band’s 13th album since 1998’s Once Sent from the Golden Hall. The Allfather Awakens came to life across two recording sessions, months apart, at producer Jacob Hansen’s studio in Denmark. Amon Amarth began writing songs while touring, rather than waiting until they were off the road. The first session was Spring 2025; the final recording was completed in March 2026.
Tracklist:
Gjallarhorn
Eight Legs of Thunder
Kvasir’s Blood
We Rule the Waves
Upphaf
Die With a War Cry
Raven God
The Allfather Awakes
Oden’s Hunt
Ascending Like an Eagle
UPC: 039841622416Label: Metal BladeRelease Date: 10.2.26Format: Vinyl
Some albums don't just belong to their era-they quietly influence everything around them. Apostle's Hymns (1988) is one of those underground gems-an essential piece of late '80s Christian metal that helped shape the U.S. power metal landscape but never received the full recognition it deserved... until now. Emerging from Florida, Apostle delivered a powerful blend of neo-classical precision, melodic structure, and heavy metal intensity, anchored by the remarkable talent of Matt Harding. As guitarist, vocalist, and primary creative force, Harding's work stands confidently alongside elite players like Chris Impellitteri, Rex Carroll, and Carl Grimmark. This is elite U.S. neo-classical heavy metal-sharp, technical, and driven by conviction. Tracks like ""Vanguard"" and ""Dragon Slayer"" showcase blistering guitar work and dynamic songwriting, while ""I Am Persuaded"" and ""The Sword"" highlight the band's ability to balance melody with power and purpose. Apostle's inclusion on landmark compilations like East Coast Metal and White Metal Invasion cemented their reputation among dedicated fans-but Hymns itself remained largely inaccessible in premium formats for decades. That changes in a big way with this release. For the first time ever, Hymns is available on vinyl, and not just any vinyl-this edition arrives on stunning Metallic Gold wax, delivering both sonic and visual impact worthy of it's legacy. Part of the Metal Icon Series, this reissue has been remastered by Rob Colwell, giving the album renewed clarity and punch while staying true to it's original character. The package includes a 12x12 full-size lyrics insert, Apostle history, rare band photos, and a new write-up that helps tell the story behind this influential release. Visually, the album has been completely revitalized with all-new artwork reimagined by NLTM's Scott Waters, bringing a fresh and powerful presentation to this long-overlooked classic. Strictly limited to just 200 copies worldwide, this is a true collector's piece-and once it's gone, it's gone. If you're a fan of Saint, early Bloodgood, Yngwie Malmsteen, Judas Priest, Messiah Prophet, Sacred Warrior, Stryper, or Paradox, this belongs in your collection.
Tracklist:
Hymns
Vanguard
Dragon Slayer
I Am Persuaded
The Sword
Unlimited Power
Split the Sky
Waiting
Holy Soldier
*** Indie Exclusive ***UPC: 732131699715Label: Retroactive RecordsRelease Date: 10.23.26Format: Vinyl
Some albums capture lightning in a bottle, while others take that lightning and refine it into something sharper, heavier, and more intentional, and Apostle's Metal For the Master (1989) is exactly that kind of record. Following the underground momentum of Hymns, Apostle returned with a bold mission to reimagine and elevate their sound, resulting in a tighter, more focused, and more powerful statement of U.S. neo-classical heavy metal driven by the vision and talent of Matt Harding. There is history woven into this release: some early cassette versions circulated under the name Apostle, and at one point the project was intended to be released as Tone Zone in 1987, but over time the recordings found their identity as Metal For the Master, a title that better reflects the album's intensity, purpose, and conviction. Recorded in Chicago at Tone Zone Studios, the home base of Rez Band, and produced by Glenn Kaiser with engineering by Roger Heiss, the album represents a unique convergence of artistry and influence, giving Apostle the platform to re-record key material with greater clarity, precision, and intensity. From the driving force of ""Overcomer"" and ""Conquerors"" to the anthemic power of ""King of Kings"" and ""Holy Soldier,"" the album delivers a confident, sharpened sound that pushes beyond the raw energy of earlier recordings, with tighter musicianship, more deliberate arrangements, and undeniable impact. Instrumental pieces like ""Parting the Red Sea"" and ""Armageddon"" further highlight the band's technical prowess and neo-classical edge, placing Apostle alongside elite players in the genre. Long respected by those who discovered them through compilations like East Coast Metal and White Metal Invasion, Apostle remained one of the great ""if you know, you know"" bands of the era, and this release changes that. For the first time ever, Metal For the Master arrives on vinyl, pressed on striking turquoise wax as a perfect visual match for the album's bold and refined sound. Part of the Metal Icon Series, this edition has been remastered by Rob Colwell to bring new depth and clarity while preserving the album's original character, and the package includes a 12x12 full-size lyrics insert, Apostle history, and a new write-up that frames the importance of this release within the band's legacy. Visually, the album is reborn with all-new artwork reimagined by NLTM's Scott Waters, giving this classic a fresh and powerful presentation worthy of it's sound. Limited to just 200 copies worldwide, this is a true collector's piece and the definitive vinyl version of one of Apostle's most focused and musically accomplished releases. If you are a fan of Saint, early Bloodgood, Yngwie Malmsteen, Judas Priest, Messiah Prophet, Sacred Warrior, Stryper, or Paradox, this belongs in your collection.
Tracklist:
King of the Saints
Overcomer
Conquerors
Born Again
Parting the Red Sea
Unlimited Power
Armageddon
King of Kings
Bread of Life
Holy Soldier
*** Indie Exclusive ***UPC: 732131699388Label: Retroactive RecordsRelease Date: 10.30.26Format: Vinyl
The Game of Life is a defining statement from the chaotic, genre-bending edge of mid-2000s heavy music-a record that refuses to sit still and still sounds as wild and unpredictable today as it did upon it's original release. Arsonists Get All the Girls built their reputation on fusing deathcore intensity with mathcore complexity, electronic elements, and a sense of humor that set them apart from their peers. The result is an album that feels explosive, technical, and completely unfiltered-an essential piece of the era's more experimental underground.Tracks like ""Business In The Front,"" ""Save The Castle Screw The Princess,"" and ""Mantipede"" showcase the band's signature blend of rapid-fire shifts, crushing breakdowns, and off-the-wall creativity. This isn't just heavy-it's inventive, unpredictable, and relentlessly energetic. For fans of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Job for a Cowboy, The Acacia Strain, and Between the Buried and Me, The Game of Life represents a moment when the boundaries of extreme music were being pushed in every direction at once.Now officially licensed from Century Media Records, this Brutal Planet Records / Limited Run Vinyl edition delivers something fans have wanted for years. Despite strong digital engagement-over 50K monthly listeners on Spotify and millions of cumulative streams across the band's catalog-The Game of Life has remained difficult to obtain in a proper vinyl format. This release marks the first time the album has been widely distributed on vinyl in the USA, making it a major addition for collectors of extreme metal and core-era classics.Pressed on Rough Seas Heavyweight Vinyl and limited to 500 units, this edition is built for both longtime fans and a new generation discovering the band through streaming and curated playlists. With it's cult following, continued relevance, and unmistakable identity, The Game of Life stands as a bold reminder of a time when heavy music embraced chaos-and made it unforgettable.Strong appeal for fans of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Job for a Cowboy, The Acacia Strain, and Between the Buried and Me
Tracklist:
Business in the Front
Save the Castle Screw the Princess
Mantipede
Cuffed to Your Ankles
Shoe Shine for Neptune
To Get Eaten By the Rats
Tourtasia
Claiming Middle Age a Decade Early
Taiwanese Troft Trouble
Thirteen Year Old Ruby
Robondo de los Muertos
So You Think You Know About the Game of Life (Party in the Rear)
*** Indie Exclusive ***UPC: 732131698954Label: Brutal PlanetRelease Date: 11.13.26Format: Vinyl
A Death-Grip On Yesterday is Atreyu’s acclaimed third album. Originally released in 2006, the album debuted at #9 on the Billboard 200. A Death-Grip on Yesterday features the enduring classic, “Ex’s and Oh’s,” which remains a staple of the band’s live set after over two decades. The single peaked at #24 on Billboard’s Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and has been included on Jersey Shore, Madden NFL 07, and more. The album pushes Atreyu’s metalcore sound to new heights.
Tracklist:
Creature
Shameful
Our Sick Story (Thus Far)
The Theft
We Stand Up
Ex's And Oh's
Your Private War
My Fork In The Road (Your Knife In My Back)
Untitled Finale
UPC: 888072782235Label: Craft RecordingsRelease Date: 10.30.26Format: Vinyl
Norway's blackened thrash veterans deliver a relentless assault of razor-sharp riffs, aggressive vocals, and old-school extreme metal intensity. UPC: 801056737410Label: PeacevilleRelease Date: 10.2.26Format: Vinyl
BETWEEN THE BURIED / COLORS: LIVE - Back on vinyl for the first time in 12 years, Between the Buried and Me's Colors_LIVE returns with it's first repress. Originally recorded during the band's full live performance of Colors at Rocketown in Nashville on August 2nd, 2008, this captures one of BTBAM's most well-known albums from a different perspective, bringing the energy of the live show to vinyl.
Tracklist:
Foam Born (A) the Backtrack
(B) the Decade of Statues
Informal Gluttony
Sun of Nothing
Ants of the Sky
Prequel to the Sequel
Viridian
White Walls
UPC: 754932313706Label: Artist Friendly Co.Release Date: 10.30.26Format: Vinyl
A landmark melodic death metal release packed with blistering riffs, technical precision, and the ferocious vocals that helped define the band's sound. UPC: 039841623512Label: Metal BladeRelease Date: 10.2.26Format: Vinyl
Released in 1989, Bloodgood's Out of the Darkness marked the beginning of a new era for one of Christian metal's most important bands. Following the departure of legendary guitarist David Zaffiro, many fans wondered what Bloodgood would sound like moving forward. The answer was an album that confidently carried the band into a more melodic, polished, and arena-ready hard rock direction without losing the heart, conviction, and intensity that made them legendary in the first place.Rather than trying to recreate the past, Bloodgood evolved. Out of the Darkness blends massive hooks, emotional songwriting, powerful rhythms, and polished production into a record that stands as one of the strongest melodic hard rock releases in the band's catalog. Tracks like ""Mad Dog World"" deliver driving energy and attitude, while ""Top of the Mountain"" remains one of the band's most uplifting and memorable anthems. Throughout the album, Les Carlsen's unmistakable voice carries both grit and vulnerability, giving the songs emotional weight that still resonates decades later.Often overlooked beside the band's earlier heavier material, Out of the Darkness has earned increasing appreciation over time for it's songwriting strength, maturity, and accessibility. Angelic Warlord ranked the album #18 on it's list of the Top 50 Christian Metal Albums of the 1980s - recognition that confirms the album's lasting impact and importance within the genre.For this definitive Retroactive Records vinyl edition, Rob Colwell's remaster brings new depth, warmth, and clarity to the recording, allowing these songs to hit harder and sound fuller than ever before. Scott Waters of NoLifeTilMetal also provides a refreshed artwork layout worthy of this classic release.More than thirty-five years later, Out of the Darkness remains a shining example of late-80s melodic hard rock done right - passionate, memorable, inspiring, and timeless.For fans of WASP, Barren Cross, Bride, Novella, Stryper, and Kiss! This is the ultimate version of this classic album. UPC: 732131700275Label: Retroactive RecordsRelease Date: 10.16.26Format: Vinyl
When Bloodgood released Rock In A Hard Place in 1988, it caught many fans completely off guard. The blistering metallic attack of the band's earlier releases gave way to a more melodic, polished, and emotionally layered hard rock approach - but make no mistake, this album still carries the unmistakable passion, conviction, and power that made Bloodgood one of the most important bands in Christian metal history.Instead of chasing trends, Bloodgood expanded their sound. Songs like ""She's Gone"" reveal a haunting emotional depth, while ""Shakin' It"" bursts forward with swagger and arena-ready hooks. ""Never Be The Same"" and ""Heaven On Earth"" showcase the band's gift for memorable melodies without sacrificing intensity. Then there's ""Seven"" - a thunderous, dramatic closer that reconnects the band to the heavier spirit of their earlier classics and remains one of the standout tracks in the Bloodgood catalog.This album also marks the final Bloodgood release featuring legendary guitarist David Zaffiro, whose fiery playing and unmistakable style helped define the band's classic era. His work throughout Rock In A Hard Place is both tasteful and explosive, proving why he remains one of the most respected guitarists in Christian hard rock and metal.For this definitive Retroactive Records vinyl edition (only 200 copies, Red Vinyl), Rob Colwell delivers a powerful new remaster that finally gives the album the warmth, punch, and low-end presence it always deserved. Combined with Scott Waters' stunning artwork restoration and layout work, this release breathes new life into a criminally underrated melodic hard rock masterpiece.Whether you discovered this album back in the late 80s or are hearing it for the first time, Rock In A Hard Place stands today as a bold and unforgettable chapter in the legacy of Bloodgood - melodic, passionate, honest, and timeless.For fans of Idle Cure, Stryper, and Kiss!
Tracklist:
Shakin' It
Never Be the Same
The Presence
What Have I Done?
Heaven on Earth
Do or Die
She's Gone
World (Keeps Movin' Around)
Seven
UPC: 732131700398Label: Retroactive RecordsRelease Date: 11.6.26Format: Vinyl
Red/Black inkSpot Vinyl. Bloodstain is among the most promising young heavy bands to emerge from Sweden in recent years. Formed in Stockholm in late 2023, the band has quickly established a reputation for combining classic metal and hard rock fundamentals with the urgency, confidence, and stage instinct of a modern live act. Rather than relying on narrow revivalism, Bloodstain draws from a broader heavy music tradition strong riffs, memorable hooks,dynamic songwriting, and a clear understanding of how songs must translate both on record and on larger stages. Their self-titled debut album, Bloodstain, marks the first full statement of the band's identity. It presents a young act with clear intent: disciplined songwriting, a distinct visual profile, and an ambition that already extends beyond the club level. While the material carries the weight and directness of classic heavy music, the production and arrangement choices give the record a contemporary force that positions it firmly in the present rather than the past.
Tracklist:
Annihilation Line
Something Sinister
I Am Death
Carved Into Stone
Taint Me
Disdained
Lies Bleeding Through
Conspiracy
Faceless Dealer
Banner of Supremacy
UPC: 200000133931Label: Threeman RecordingsRelease Date: 10.2.26Format: Vinyl