Houkago Grind Time released their new album, Sorry I am Not From Japan. The California-based solo project brings a humorous twist to goregrind music.

Music Intelligence
2026-06-07
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Houkago Grind Time released their new album, Sorry I am Not From Japan. The California-based solo project brings a humorous twist to goregrind music.
Castle Rat is embarking on their largest North American headlining tour. Unto Others and Wraith Knight will provide support.
Pharmacist has released the work Vertebrae After Vertebrae. The music draws comparisons to Carcass.
Metal features highlight catchy death metal songs and upcoming vinyl releases. The collection also includes satirical advice for bassists.
Periphery, Ne Obliviscaris, Greyhaven, and Ando San are set to perform across North America.
DragonForce will perform 'Inhuman Rampage' in full alongside Alissa White-Gluz. Ensiferum and Rhapsody of Fire will support the tour.
DragonForce is launching a major tour across North America. Ensiferum and Rhapsody of Fire will provide support.
DragonForce is embarking on a North American tour, and Periphery has announced a new tour across the United States.
Atavistia has released their symphonic melodic death metal album Old Gods Awaken. DragonForce also announced a North American tour featuring Alissa White-Gluz.
Shoot the Messenger released the "Paint it Gold" lyric video. Raunchy also debuted their new single "Frameworker."
Musician John Goblikon launched a new column to explore the concept of industry plants. He addresses why sudden musical success often triggers accusations of hidden label support.
Old Moon is set to release their debut full-length record, Home to Nowhere. The project features a blend of melodic and atmospheric black metal.
Rick Rozz discusses Left to Die re-recording early tracks from Death and Mantas.
Avatar is set to tour Europe and the UK. They will be joined by Neckbreaker.
Swedish melodic death metal group Abandon Agony has released their debut full-length album, Endbringer. The independent release showcases a mix of aggressive and melodic sounds.
A list features influential death metal groups that produced just a single record. These artists helped shape several extreme metal subgenres.
System Of a Down surpassed two billion Spotify streams. Ozzy Osbourne licensed his likeness for AI, and Dethklok's show was cut short by fire alarms.
ILLUMISHADE has launched their latest track, 'Paralyzed.' The release includes members of Eluveitie.
Einherjer released a music video for "Dei Så Ser" and Raunchy premiered a lyric video for "Frameworker."
Revolver highlights recent tracks from artists like 156/Silence and Left to Die. The selection covers various genres including metalcore and djent.
The industrial metal band has debuted a lyric video for their new single.
Soulgrind has unveiled a new song, while Norwegian black metal group Sworn shared details regarding their fifth studio album.
Avatar is set to embark on a European headline tour. Neckbreaker will provide support for the shows.
Ola Englund addressed claims that an Evanescence track features a riff similar to his solo music.
The band Raunchy has debuted their latest track, "Frameworker".
The Rasmus and Avatar have announced upcoming tours across Europe. Both bands will perform alongside special guest artists.
Beartooth, Arch Enemy, and Smashing Pumpkins have revealed upcoming concert tours. The Offspring and Greta Van Fleet also announced special shows.
Slaughter To Prevail released a live performance video for "Behelit." Meanwhile, Haken debuted their new single "in a fever dream."
Gradience has debuted a new music video for their track "Deathwish." The release blends rap elements with metalcore influences.
The band premiered a new music video for their latest single "Deathwish".
Finntroll vocalist Mathias Lillmåns released his new single, "In Glorious Black and White." The song is part of his solo project L I L L M Å N S.
A guide examines the At The Gates discography. It traces the band's musical evolution.
The HU debuted a new single featuring Jonny Hawkins, and Jinjer released a live video. Left To Die signed a new deal, while Extinction A.D. put out a new song.
Brendon Small demonstrates his musical equipment in a new Premier Guitar feature.
Left To Die has joined Relapse Records. The band also announced their first album, Initium Mortis, and a lead single.
LEFT TO DIE announces their debut album 'Initium Mortis,' while Armored Saint releases 'Emotion Factory Reset.'
New photography captures the recent performances of Avatar, Fleshgod Apocalypse, and Frozen Soul in Philadelphia.
Fading Aeon has released their third studio album. The new record is self-titled.
Katatonia adopted progressive styles in The Fall of Hearts. The band moved away from extreme metal.
The Devil Wears Prada released a live performance video for "When You're Gone." Butcher Babies also launched the studio version of "Blame It On The Wind."
Mongolian metal band The Hu announced their new album Hun. They also released a single featuring the vocalist from Nothing More.
Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder are joining forces for a North American tour in the fall of 2026. They will be accompanied by Septicflesh, Crypta, and Thrown Into Exile.
The Finnish band released a new lyric video for their track featuring guest vocals. This song is part of their latest album.
Psyclops has debuted their progressive death metal concept record, Bound to Burn: Melody of the Martyr. The work features technical rhythms and diverse guitar compositions.
KUR•NU•GI•A is releasing a debut album. Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder are also touring North America alongside Septicflesh, Crypta, and Thrown Into Exile.
Virtuoso guitarist Gus G has launched his sixth solo record. The album features several guest vocalists showcasing his melodic metal style.
Killswitch Engage is touring Australia and New Zealand alongside Sylosis.
Cedric Bixler-Zavala condemned Spotify's military-linked investments. Additionally, smoke triggered fire alarms during a Dethklok show.
Sarcasm has released their new track "Essence Of Existence". This single arrives before their upcoming album.
Smoke from fog machines activated the fire alarms during Dethklok's Milwaukee show. The performance was ended early as a result.
Swedish melodic death metal group Abandon Agony is self-releasing their debut full-length album, Endbringer.
Behemoth is releasing 'I, Scvlptor' in various physical formats. Kam Lee will also serve as the vocalist for Benediction's Latin American tour.
John Goblikon expresses support for AI in music within his new column. He counters claims that artificial intelligence lacks the necessary soul for the industry.
Burden Of Grief has replaced bassist Florian Bauer with former guitarist Johannes Rudolph.
Killswitch Engage and Sylosis are set to perform across Australia and New Zealand.
Amorphis reunited with producer Jens Bogren for the recording of Queen Of Time. The band describes the challenging studio experience as a creative success.
Various metal artists performed classic hits during a charity event in Stockholm. The show celebrated the late vocalist's legacy.
Dethklok's Milwaukee concert ended early due to smoke-triggered fire alarms. Meanwhile, Deep Purple's Simon McBride shared insights on playing the band's songs.
Swallow The Sun has scheduled a tour across Latin America.
Former Arch Enemy singer Alissa White-Gluz performed her first show as a member of Dragonforce. Original vocalist Marc Hudson missed the appearance due to hearing issues.