Španski thrasherji Holycide, ki jih vodi Dave Rotten od Avulsed, so razkrili prvi komad s prihajajočega albuma Towards Idiocracy. Gre za A.I. Supremacy, ki bo skupaj z ostalimi izšel 6. junija pri Xtreem Music. Tracklista:

A.I. Supremacy
Towards Idiocracy
Remote Control
Lie is the New Truth
Power Corrupts
Technophobia
Angry for Nothing
Chemical Dependency (Atrophy cover)
Pleased to Be Deceived
Flamethrower 'em All

Ameriška progressive/alternative rock zasedba Nothing More je objavila video za skladbo House on Sand. Gost na vokalih je Eric V. iz I Prevail.

Deathcorovci Chelsea Grin sporočajo, da je vrzel na bobnarskem stolčku zapolnil Josh Miller. Zasedba se je pred kratkim razšla z bobnarjem Pablom Viverosom in tako je nov polnopravni član zasedbe postal Josh. Izjava banda:

»We hope everyone has been doing well; we have some updates. We have parted ways with our fill-in drummer, Nathan Pearson. We sincerely value his friendship, as well as his devotion to furthering his craft and bringing his all to the stage. We truly look forward to watching his drumming career continue to blossom and advance, and value his time with us.

Furthermore, the band and Pablo have mutually agreed to separate. Pablo is one of our oldest friends, the life of the party, a masterful player, and a powerful creative. After Pablo spent some years away from the band, we all came together and realized that personal visions had diverged through time. We will always wish the very best for him, and seriously value all that he brought not only to the band, but to our lives. Nothing but tremendous love for him, always. We also encourage everyone to show support for him, Jaek and Alex’s new band, Ameonna.

Moving forward, we are proud and excited to announce that Josh Miller will be joining Chelsea Grin. It goes without saying that the future is bright – you will hear it in our music and witness it in our performances.

We keep very much to ourselves at this stage in our lives, but when we check in we want each of you to know that you are deeply and sincerely valued – we are so grateful for the opportunity to do what we love. We cannot wait to bring more of our vision to you all. Thank you for the years of support and love, and we will see you on our current tour supporting Fit For A King.«

Francoski brutal death metalci Benighted so posneli videospot za komad Metastasis. Gre za tretji single z desetega albuma Ekbom, ki ga bodo 12. aprila izdali pri založbi Season of Mist. Tracklista:

Prodome
Scars
Morgue
Le vice des entrailles
Nothing Left to Fear
Ekbom
Metastasis
A Reason for Treason
Fame of the Grotesque
Scapegoat
Flesh Against Flesh
Mother Earth, Mother Whore

Finska melodična death metal zasedba Wolfheart sporoča, da je združila moči z založbo Reigning Phoenix Music. Izjava kitarista in vokalista Tuomasa Saukkonena:

»I am confident that signing to Reigning Phoenix Music is an exciting game changer for us and RPM is nothing but the right place to continue conquering the world with our art. The future looks brighter than ever and excitement is an understatement for what we feel about the forthcoming co-operation and adventures.«

Six Feet Under bodo 10. maja pri Metal Blade Records izdali že 18. studijski album Killing for Revenge. Spodaj že lahko prisluhnete naslovnemu komadu Know-Nothing Ingrate.

Danska black/doom zasedba Offernat je objavila naslovni komad prihajajočega albuma Where Nothing Grows. Ta bo izšel 29. marca pri Indisciplinarian.

Beneški heavy/power metalci Hextar z novo skladbo Nothing Is Eternal napovedujejo prvenec Doomsayer, ki ga bodo 24. maja izdali pri založbi Dying Victims Productions. Tracklista:

Skies of Strife
Nothing Is Eternal
The Otherwordly Sin
Hour of Glory
Crestfallen Hunter's Tale
The Fight Beyond the Sleep
A Requiem for Fools
Doomsayer
The Story so Far

Francoski brutaličarji Benighted so izdali nov single Nothing Left to Fear, za katerega je s svojim kruljenjem sodeloval Oli Peters (Archspire). Ekbom, novi album od Benighted, bo izšel 12. aprila pri Season Of Mist.

Britanski melodični doom metal band Arð, za katerim stoji Mark Deeks (Winterfylleth), je objavil besedilni video za skladbo Cursed to Nothing But Patience s prihajajočega albuma Untouched by Fire. Ta izide 26. aprila pri Prophecy Productions in obsega te naslove:

Cursed to Nothing but Patience
Name Bestowed
Hefenfelth
He Saw Nine Winters
Beset by Weapons
Casket of Dust

Nemški thrasherji Dust Bolt so objavili nov video, in sicer za komad Leave Nothing Behind s prihajajočega albuma Sound & Fury, katerega izid so napovedali za 23. februar.

Ameriška progressive/alternative rock zasedba Nothing More predstavlja videospot za novo pesem If It Doesn’t Hurt.

Nemška zasedba Paradox se vrača z napovedjo novega albuma Mysterium. Album naj bi izšel še letos pri založbi AFM Records, točen datum izida pa še ni znan. Spodaj pa si lahko preberete izjavo Charlyja Steinhauerja:

»Friends and fans,
I had a dream. I wanted to start together with AXEL BLAHA, with whom I founded PARADOX in 1981, and end together again at some point. Unfortunately, that is no longer possible because he has said goodbye to this world.
In all these years, AXEL was the only musician who worked with me the way you have to, to achieve a goal. We never danced around at multiple weddings and were always loyal to one band. PARADOX! This was the only way the two classics “PRODUCT OF IMAGINATION” and “HERESY” were possible.
I miss him very much and it is very difficult for me to move on without him, but anyone who knows me knows that giving up is not an option for me.
Not even after 43 years and that's why I can tell you, that I have composed a new PARADOX album, which will hopefully be released worldwide this year via AFM RECORDS. The album will be called “MYSTERIUM” and will contain all the trademarks a Paradox fan wants.
The special thing about “MYSTERIUM” is that I composed all the songs and played all the instruments myself, because I will never again work with project-hungry musician whores who play a few notes on an album but otherwise have nothing to do with PARADOX, or none maintain contact with his colleagues. Unfortunately, this runs like a common thread through the entire career and is the main reason why PARADOX was never able to really get off the ground. To do this you need musicians who work together and pursue a common goal.
It should also be a warning to all young musicians and new bands who want to achieve something with their band. You can find out more about this in the numerous interviews for the new album. You should definitely read this!
I will also be responsible for the mix and the entire production.
The lyrics are written by ACHIM “DAXX” HOEMERLEIN (ex-Vendetta), who also wrote the lyrics for “TALES OF THE WEIRD” and “PANGEA”.
TRAVIS SMITH (Opeth/Nevermore etc) is currently working on the artwork.
“MYSTERIUM” is a very heavy album and contains 10 songs with a playing time of 51 minutes. Dedicated to AXEL BLAHA, my best friend and co-founder of PARADOX!
Cheerz!
Charly«

Heavy/doom rockerji Lucifer so posneli video za single Slow Dance in a Crypt s prihajajočega albuma Lucifer V, ki bo izšel 26. januarja pri založbi Nuclear Blast. Bandov peti dolgometražec prinaša naslednje skladbe:

Fallen Angel
At the Mortuary
Riding Reaper
Slow Dance in a Crypt
A Coffin Has No Silver Lining
Maculate Heart
The Dead Don't Speak
Strange Sister
Nothing Left to Lose but My Life
At the Mortuary (Halloween edit)
Maculate Heart (radio edit)

Švedski grindcore/death metalci Walking Corpse predstavljajo komad Falling Through A World of Wounds s prihajajočega albuma Our Hands, Your Throat, ki bo izšel 1. decembra pri založbi Transcending Obscurity Records in prinaša naslednje komade:

Dreamflesh Navigator
Born in Hell
Our Hands, Your Throat
The Wheel
Brainworm
Falling Through a World of Wounds
Malediction
The Last Laugh
Nothing Grows Here
Forever Sleep
Eye of an Angry God