From progressive metal to death metal, to power metal, slam, symphonic, and crossover metal, it’s a big week for releases and we’ve got a list for you to check out. All these releases are out today!
‘The Last Will & Testament’ is the new album of iconic progressive metal band, Opeth. A concept album set in the post-World War I era, telling the story of a wealthy, conservative patriarch whose last will and testament reveals shocking family secrets. It will be released on November 22nd, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music.
Oxford’s fast-rising nu-metal outfit, Arimea, will release their brand-new EP, ‘Orchid Street’ on November 28th, 2024. We spoke to vocalist Whitney and bassist Joe, delving deeply into the creative process and how they got to this point. We also talk about vision, not just for this record, but the long-term one that they have for Arimea.
Welcome to the New Dark Ages, Part 2 is the second instalment of a trilogy of EPs from progressive death metal band, Beyond Grace. Due to be released on November 22nd, 2024.
In honour of their 10-year anniversary as a band Distant present ‘Tsukuyomi: The Origin’, an expanded and revitalised version of their debut EP, ‘Tsukuyomi’. It will be released on November 22nd, 2024, on several different formats and via Century Media.
Inimitable and infamous, it’s Body Count, and the legendary metal band that is fronted by Ice-T, are back with their brand-new album, ‘Merciless’. Out on November 22nd, 2024, via Sony/Century Media.
Bristolian alt-metal act Mallavora have released their brand-new album, ‘Echoes’, out now via Marshall Records. We spoke to Guitarist Larry and vocalist Jessica, who live with chronic illnesses, about this record, their journey to this point, and so much more.
Building on the success of their 2023 album, ‘The Wonders Still Awaiting’, which introduced a powerful new lineup, German symphonic metal icons Xandria are about to chart new paths with their epic new nine-track EP, ‘Universal Tales’, out on November 22nd, 2024, via Napalm Records.
