Black metal storytellers WINTERFYLLETH make a stand with The Unyielding Season, coming March 27, 2026 via Napalm Records. The British band’s ninth album is social commentary wrapped in meticulously crafted poetry. Where the preceding album, The Imperious Horizon (2024), described an evil lurking in the distance, The Unyielding Season now explores said threat becoming reality. The raging wildfire to its predecessor’s calculating cold, WINTERFYLLETH’s debut with their new record label is a reflection and rebellion amidst conflicts tearing at individuals, a cry against the unsustainable, from the unresting—the unyielding.
Tracklist:
A Heroes of a Hundred Fields
A Echoes In The After
A A Hollow Existence
B Perdition’s Flame
B The Unyielding Season
B Unspoken Elegy
C In Ashen Wake
C Towards Elysium
C Where Dreams Once Grew
D Enchantment
UPC: 810210530088Label: NapalmRelease Date: 3.27.26Format: Vinyl
The most dangerous band in the west... That's how they were known.Witch, the inflammatory '80s metal band from Southern California, proudly announces "The Hex Is On... And Then Some", a definitive compilation album. This exhaustive collection captures every studio recording from their tumultuous 1984-1989 run, alongside forgotten 1996 studio sessions under the GOD BOX moniker, produced by Howard Leese (HEART).Formed in 1983, Witch emerged from the remnants of AMPAGE. Their sold-out debut unleashed a spectacle of blood, fire, and fishnets, with the self-inflicted wounds and pyro stunts conducted by drummer and mayhem overlord, Punky Peru. From Troubadour to Radio City, Witch's performances were a whirlwind of chaos. Despite sharing stages with SLAYER, LOUDNESS, KEEL, and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, internal strife and an excess of rock 'n' roll lifestyle kept major label deals just out of reach.As Punky Peru states: - "We wanted something heavy yet theatrical... We were trying to take part of our influences from ALICE COPPER and SWEET and mix it together with MOTORHEAD and DIO. The outcome was Witch.""The Hex Is On... And Then Some" compiles the complete studio catalog from 1984 to 1989, including the iconic 1984 EP "The Hex Is On", the rare 1987 12" EP "Nobody Sleeps" and a collection of rare demos from 1988 and 1989. The GOD BOX era recordings, made in 1996, will also be included on a bonus CD (available on the 2CD edition only).This deluxe edition will include remastered audio for a better listening experience, an extensive biography filled with controversial stories, rare band photos and clippings, and song lyrics.
Tracklist:
Nervous Wreck
Damnation
Bewitched
Wet N' Wild
Cinderella (In Black Leather)
Can't Take Our Rock
Victory Without Pain
Blond Alert
Take Me Away
Hit the Road
1:45
UPC: 5601211318189Label: Lost Realm RecordsRelease Date: 3.13.26Format: Vinyl
Alongside the legendary Mercyful Fate and more obscure acts such as Alien Force, Randy, and Crystal Knight, Copenhagen's Witch Cross are undoubtedly one of the best Danish metal bands of all time. The line up included vocalist Alex Savage, guitarists Mike Wlad Koch and Cole Hamilton, bassist Jan "Little John" Field, and drummer Anders "A.C". Their 1984 album, Fit For Fight is among the top five metal records in the country. It was produced by danish guitarist Ivan Horn and engineered by Niels Erik Lund (who worked with Mercyful Fate and King Diamond) at the legendary Easy Sound Studio in Copenhagen.
Tracklist:
Nightflight to Tokyo
Face of a Clown
Rocking the Night Away
Killer Dogs
Fight the Fire
Axe Dance
Light of a Torch
Alien Savage
UPC: 4251267724321Label: High Roller RecordsRelease Date: 4.17.26Format: Vinyl
On their third full-length, "Through the Hourglass", Witch Ripper unleash the full potential of their stunning ability to deliver captivating melodies, catchy riffs, and merciless hooks in sheer droves. The US metal band perfectly combines melodic heaviness with pinches of progressive, sludge, and other styles with seeming ease. Witch Ripper can be generally located within the wider sonic realm that is inhabited by MASTODON, BARONESS, and HIGH ON FIRE, yet they also continue to channel the rock bombast of QUEEN and DAVID BOWIE as well as the modern prog of COHEED AND CAMBRIA and MUSE. Witch Ripper are also determined to tour across the United States and hope for a first voyage to Europe in support of "Through the Hourglass". Metal is anything but dead, and this album is living proof of it's vibrant present.
Tracklist:
Odyssey in Retrograde
The Portal
Symmetry of the Hourglass
Echoes and Dust
The Clock Queen
Proxima Centuari
The Spiral Eye
UPC: 884388895782Label: Magnetic EyeRelease Date: 4.10.26Format: Vinyl
In 1996, Within Temptation built a world out of darkness and light - symphonic, heavy, and impossible to ignore. Thirty years later, that world is still expanding. Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation was founded by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. After their first recordings in doom metal, they were developing their music to a more accessible symphonic style, becoming known to the worldwide public. Before receiving mainstream airplay with the successful singles ""Ice Queen"" and ""Mother Earth"", Within Temptation released their debut album ""Enter"". The album is rooted within gothic and doom metal, with harsh grunts from Robert Westerholt and Sharon den Adel's beautiful voice - the record where it all began. These aren't reissues. They're artifacts. The albums that shaped a genre, the songs that became anthems, the records you played until you knew every breath between the notes, now in a strictly limited format. To mark three decades of music that has moved millions across every continent, this 'WT 30 Years' anniversary edition comes as a limited edition of 1,000 individually numbered copies on half aquamarine and half white coloured vinyl, and includes a 4-page booklet with pictures and lyrics. Two tones that reflect what this band has always done best: hold two opposing forces together and make them beautiful.
Tracklist:
Restless
Enter
Pearls of Light
Deep Within
Gatekeeper
Grace
Bloded
Candles
UPC: 8719262044609Label: Music On VinylRelease Date: 9.11.26Format: Vinyl
In 1996, Within Temptation built a world out of darkness and light: symphonic, heavy, and impossible to ignore. Thirty years later, that world is still expanding. Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation was founded by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. After their first doom metal recordings, they were developing their music to a more accessible symphonic style, becoming known to the worldwide public. Within Temptation's 2004 album ""The Silent Force"" was the first record to feature Ruud Jolie on lead guitar. The powerful and beatific vocals by Sharon den Adel are full of passion and emotion, blending beautifully with the orchestrations. The Silent Force's first single ""Stand My Ground"" is a bombastic composition with impressive vocals that stays true to the band's rocking sound. The up-tempo guitars and melodic keyboards make this a must-have for everyone who loves symphonic metal - a masterful collection of songs that still sounds fresh and versatile. To mark three decades of music that has moved millions across every continent, this 'WT 30 Years' anniversary edition comes as a limited edition of 1,000 individually numbered copies on half blue and half white colored vinyl and includes a poster.
Tracklist:
Intro
See Who I Am
Jillian (I'd Give My Heart)
Stand My Ground
Pale
Forsaken
Angels
Memories
Aquarius
It's the Fear
Somewhere
UPC: 8719262044616Label: Music On VinylRelease Date: 9.11.26Format: Vinyl
The eagerly awaited return of WORM SHEPHERD, back after a two year hiatus and member shift. With new singer Ian and the addition of members of Ingested (Thomas O'Malley), Immortal Disfigurement (Harry Tadayon) and Psycho Frame (Leo McLain), DAWN OF THE ICONOCLAST is a masterclass in Blackened Deathcore. The band comment: "I’m very excited about the new lineup. I feel like we have the most talented members that we’ve had to date. Harry (Ex Immortal Disfigurement) brings so much to the table for writing and meshes with my style so well. Tom (Ingested) is an absolute workforce on the bass and really adds some flare to the rhythm guitars with his aggressive style and tones. I’m also very excited that Leo (McClain - Original drummer) is back in the band and having him back behind the kit for the Worm Shepherd sound gives some of that original tone from our first albums together. Us having this new sort of style that we’re doing, Ian (Archaic Epidemic) fits in perfectly with his aggressiveness and tonality of our new music and I can’t wait to see what people think. This is the beginning of a new era for Worm Shepherd." - Tre Perdue (Guitars)
Tracklist:
The Omen
Soulless Lament
Feast
Sanctified Rot
Whispers Of A Buried Land
UPC: 820200102447Label: Unique LeaderRelease Date: 6.5.26Format: Vinyl
“No more songs without a voice that counts” - from “The Last Generation”. Chart-topping German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA will release their new studio album, Eclipse, on August 7, 2026, via Napalm Records. It features 11 tracks that represent the most diverse body of work in their discography so far: classic, '80s-inspired metal riffs stand alongside low-tuned modern metal guitars; cinematic sounds meet Celtic folk influences, and dark electronic elements blend with intimate rock moments, even including a guitar solo that owes more to Pink Floyd than to any metal genre. Eclipse marks XANDRIA’s most outspoken and cinematic album so far: a dark, colorful, and defiant statement for reason, empathy, and democracy in times when all three are under attack, brought to life by a band fueled with new energy, new ambitions, and a clear artistic direction!"
Tracklist:
A Syzygy
A Eclipse
A Colours
A The Shannon’s Home
A The Grand Delutsion
A Wave Of Tanis
B Northstar
B Masquerade
B The Last Generation
B The Poetry Of The Real World
B Lore
UPC: 810221171850Label: NapalmRelease Date: 8.7.26Format: Vinyl
Guitars, who needs guitars in heavy music? At least YEAR OF THE COBRA can happily do without the ones that have only thin strings and are mostly good for fiddling around. Vocalist Amy Tung Barrysmith gets a massive groove and lush heaviness out of her bass, which is more than enough to fuel the booming twin engine made from doom metal and psychedelic sludge that drives their self-titled third full-length. "Year of the Cobra" has clearly grown out of it's two forerunners "... in the Shadows Below" (2016) and "Ash and Dust" (2019), but it also surpasses them. YEAR OF THE COBRA have honed their songwriting, which is more to the point, and produces catchy yet super heavy tunes that are tailor-made to fit the band's strongest aspects. Amy Tung Barrysmith's rich alto and the seamless rhythmical rapport between her bass lines and Jon Barrysmith's emotive drumming come to the fore. YEAR OF THE COBRA were formed in Seattle in 2015. As a duo, YEAR OF THE COBRA had to carve out their own niche, which they did with deceptively seeming ease. They created a sound that effortlessly ranged from classic doom melancholy to oppressively heavy riff architectures. YEAR OF THE COBRA went on to transform catchy, almost upbeat rock moments into swirling psychedelia. YEAR OF THE COBRA are ready for the next step as their self-titled third full-length irrefutably proves. The super heavy "Year of the Cobra" gets her fangs into your ears and just won't let go!
Tracklist:
Full Sails
War Drop
Daemonium
Alone
7 Years
The Darkness
Sleep
Prayer
UPC: 884388897069Label: Magnetic EyeRelease Date: 8.7.26Format: Vinyl
Yellow Eyes present their seventh full-length album, Confusion Gate, blood relative of 2023's Master's Murmur.In their 15th year, Yellow Eyes push their distinctive style of Black Metal a step further. Prominently displayed is their signature capacity for contrast: colorful, unpredictable melody with violent power, dissonance with anthemic beauty, harshness with warmth, impulsivity with patience. But this album, the band's longest yet, is full of secrets. Confusion Gate, though a singular release that stands entirely on it's own, toys with the listener by quoting abstractly from it's sister album Master's Murmur, transfiguring cryptic industrial folk into howling Black Metal. Unexpectedly veering into a rephrased melody or lyric, or presenting a familiar idea upside down, Confusion Gate hides it's deceptions in plain sight.Compositional and textural experiments abound. A new emphasis on folkloric simplicity and visceral sadness, as well as ethereal ornamentations of synth and medieval instruments, serve as staging grounds for some of Yellow Eyes's most haunting material to date.Will Skarstad's impassioned vocal performance is tarnished, doomed, and older, giving threat to the mythos of his brother Sam's lyrics.Guided by a chorus of voices, from the whispered false comforts of the wraith "widow" to the utterances of the master himself at the entrance of the gate, Yellow Eyes trace an epic journey from the "pine-filth" of the lowlands to the eerie meadow at the mountain's summit.The third presence that stalks Confusion Gate is also it's most sinister- time itself. Perhaps this release from the old hands in Yellow Eyes is actually something of an admission. Perhaps they themselves have caught a first glimpse of the face on the mountain. UPC: 798576425791Label: Gilead MediaRelease Date: 3.27.26Format: Vinyl
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 for their first five years. Renewing the otherworldly atmospheres and occult ravishment for a new era, Yoth Iria functions almost as the third panel in an apocalyptic triptych of Hellenic black metal excellence.There's a thrilling balance of ancient and modern, good and evil, harmony and dissonance, advancing Yoth Iria as a hungry contender for extreme metal's big leagues - an ever-improving unit with a glorious future. Appropriately, however, Gone With The Devil is best summed up with a line already coined by the band to describe their ongoing body of work: "Every note tells a story of rebirth, tradition, and the relentless pursuit of musical transcendence."
Tracklist:
Dare to Rebel
Woven Spells of a Demon
The Blind Eye of Antichrist
I, Totem
3:00 AM
Give 'em My Beautiful Hell
Once in a Blue Moon
Blessed be He Who Enters
The End of the Known Civilization
Harut, Government, Fallen
UPC: 039841620467Label: Metal BladeRelease Date: 5.8.26Format: Vinyl
Zakk Sabbath, the preeminent BLACK SABBATH tribute band featuring guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde, bassist Blasko, and drummer Joey Castillo are back to sell their souls for rock 'n' roll! "Greatest Riffs" is a 10-track retrospective of pure BLACK SABBATH worship, with choice cuts pulled from across the massively received albums "Vertigo", "Doomed Forever Forever Doomed" and "Vol. 4 Redux". "Greatest Riffs" features blistering Zakk Sabbath renditions of songs originally appearing on the Birmingham four's undeniable classics "Master of Reality", "Paranoid", "Vol. 4", and the self-titled debut LP. Founded by BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman Zakk Wylde, renowned for his many years as lead guitarist for OZZY OSBOURNE and now PANTERA, alongside OZZY OSBOURNE and ROB ZOMBIE bassist Blasko, and drummer Joey Castillo (DANZIG, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE), Zakk Sabbath presented their first studio release in 2020 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of BLACK SABBATH's self-titled debut full-length, releasing their own tribute to the heavy metal milestone under the title "Vertigo". The album was heaped with praise from critics and fans alike, scoring massive global success as witnessed by impressive Billboard chart entries such as #5 on the US Hard Music chart, #7 on the Current Rock Albums chart and #27 on the Billboard Top Albums chart. Outside the US, the debut scored a #1 in Metal Albums in France and #3 on the German Album chart, as well as #9 on the UK Top 40 Rock/Metal chart among others. Pure passion for classic metal drove Zakk Sabbath to erect an even more monolithic monument to BLACK SABBATH with the double album "Doomed Forever Forever Doomed" in 2023. This towering double LP beautifully revisited the albums "Master of Reality" and "Paranoid" that both feature some of the most influential and consequential heavy anthems of all time!
Tracklist:
The Wizard
N.I.B.
Iron Man
Fairies Wear Boots
Sweet Leaf
War Pigs
Into the Void
Solitude
Evil Woman
Under the Sun
UPC: 884388890916Label: Magnetic EyeRelease Date: 9.26.25Format: Vinyl
Zakk Sabbath, the preeminent BLACK SABBATH tribute band featuring guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde, bassist Blasko, and drummer Joey Castillo are back to sell their souls for rock 'n' roll! "Greatest Riffs" is a 10-track retrospective of pure BLACK SABBATH worship, with choice cuts pulled from across the massively received albums "Vertigo", "Doomed Forever Forever Doomed" and "Vol. 4 Redux". "Greatest Riffs" features blistering Zakk Sabbath renditions of songs originally appearing on the Birmingham four's undeniable classics "Master of Reality", "Paranoid", "Vol. 4", and the self-titled debut LP. Founded by BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman Zakk Wylde, renowned for his many years as lead guitarist for OZZY OSBOURNE and now PANTERA, alongside OZZY OSBOURNE and ROB ZOMBIE bassist Blasko, and drummer Joey Castillo (DANZIG, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE), Zakk Sabbath presented their first studio release in 2020 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of BLACK SABBATH's self-titled debut full-length, releasing their own tribute to the heavy metal milestone under the title "Vertigo". The album was heaped with praise from critics and fans alike, scoring massive global success as witnessed by impressive Billboard chart entries such as #5 on the US Hard Music chart, #7 on the Current Rock Albums chart and #27 on the Billboard Top Albums chart. Outside the US, the debut scored a #1 in Metal Albums in France and #3 on the German Album chart, as well as #9 on the UK Top 40 Rock/Metal chart among others. Pure passion for classic metal drove Zakk Sabbath to erect an even more monolithic monument to BLACK SABBATH with the double album "Doomed Forever Forever Doomed" in 2023. This towering double LP beautifully revisited the albums "Master of Reality" and "Paranoid" that both feature some of the most influential and consequential heavy anthems of all time!
Tracklist:
The Wizard
N.I.B.
Iron Man
Fairies Wear Boots
Sweet Leaf
War Pigs
Into the Void
Solitude
Evil Woman
Under the Sun
UPC: 884388890909Label: Magnetic EyeRelease Date: 9.26.25Format: Vinyl
Zeal & Ardor isn’t just a band; it’s a living and breathing entity. Like any other sentient being, it consumes, evolves, and transforms from one season to the next. Its shape may change though its spirit remains the same. Founded and fronted by Manuel Gagneux, it has only sharpened its claws, lengthened its teeth, and steeled its nerves over the years, growing more undeniable and unpredictable in the process. After gathering tens of millions of streams and earning widespread critical acclaim, this beast proves as dynamic and dangerous as ever on its fourth full-length album, GREIF.
Tracklist:
the Bird, the Lion and the Wildkin
Fend You Off
Kilonova
are you the only one now?
Go home my friend
Clawing out
Disease
369
Thrill
une ville vide
Sugarcoat
Solace
Hide in Shade
to my ilk
UPC: 198391159145Label: Redacted GmbhRelease Date: 8.23.24Format: Vinyl
Zepter are a new, up-and-coming heavy metal band from Austria, formed in 2024. Shortly afterwards, their first EP, Inferno, was released on cassette in a limited edition of 100 copies via Ironbound (followed by a vinyl edition from Fucking Kill Records and a CD edition from Witches Brew). Zepter's debut album, released on High Roller Records, offers authentic old-school heavy metal with catchy hooks and tasteful twin harmony parts. The album sounds like an earthy cocktail of Thin Lizzy and UFO from the Schenker era with elements of early speed metal à la Acid and Slayer, if they had existed in 1978 - with influences from Saxon, Witchfinder General, Dark Star, Raven, Saracen, Angel Witch, and Satan.
Tracklist:
Slasher on the Highway
Everlasting
The Slayer
Hit the Streets
The Exterminator
Dark Angels
Lonely Night (Screem Cover)
The Lords
*** Indie Exclusive ***UPC: 4251267723447Label: High Roller RecordsRelease Date: 4.3.26Format: Vinyl
Italian jazz metal trio Zu return with "Ferrum Sidereum", an instrumental double album that continues their tradition of freely blending genres to fit their musical intentions. Their music combines the complexity of progressive rock, the grit of industrial, the precision of metal, the energy of punk, and the intelligence of jazz. The result is a sonic journey that is as cerebral as it is visceral, defying easy categorisation while remaining unmistakably Zu. "Ferrum Sidereum", which translates from Latin as "iron of (or from) the stars" refers to meteoric ore, which had a deep spiritual significance in ancient times and is contained in such artifacts as Egyptian ritual objects with Tutankhamun's meteoric iron dagger as the best known example or in some Tibetan "Phurpa" blades. Iron coming from the stars forms the elemental base that shapes Zu's otherworldly narrative on this album. The trio spent over a year refining this proliferating 80-minute epic through relentless rehearsals and live studio recordings in the city of Bologna. It soon emerged that the tracks had to be epic and needed space to live and breathe, meaning they would not conform to today's algorithm-driven norms. The last piece of the musical puzzle fell into place when three-time Grammy-winning sound engineer Marc Urselli expressed interest in recording and potentially producing Zu's next album through a mutual friend. This opportunity immediately caught the band's attention, as they had never worked with a producer and recognized the need for someone capable of guiding them to create an 80-minute album. Band and producer balanced raw intensity with refined production tweaks and textures. The result is a contemporary, rich, and immersive sound that defines "Ferrum Sidereum". Zu were founded in 1999 and already released their debut full-length "Bromio" the same year. Their collaboration with iconic FAITH NO MORE and MR. BUNGLE frontman Mike Patton on their 2009 album "Carboniferous" made a significant impact and raised the Italians' status. Through a spontaneous and organic creative process, Zu forged a fresh and innovative sound that seamlessly intertwines many layers of the Italian trio's musical heritage, drawing from progressive rock, metal, and industrial genres. "Ferrum Sidereum" beckons to discover a new musical universe! UPC: 884388896253Label: House Of MythologyRelease Date: 5.1.26Format: Vinyl
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