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NewsDoomopolisWHEN THE RIFFS COME DOWN: TWO DAYS OF DOOM, SLUDGE AND FIRE This August, Malmö and Stockholm prepare for a weekend of crushing guitars, smoke-filled rooms and some of the heaviest music on the Swedish underground circuit. There is something different about a doom show.… Aug 11, 2026 0 0

NewsDoom Metal / Stoner 2026 – Week 29: From Crushing Riffs to Psychedelic JourneysThere are weeks when speed takes a back seat and atmosphere reigns supreme. Week 29's Doom Metal / Stoner playlist on MetalCountdown is one of those journeys—a collection of slow-burning riffs, hypnotic grooves and towering walls of sound that celebrate everything from traditional doom to… Jul 24, 2026 0 0

NewsMALMÖ MASSACRE 2026 – SIX DAYS OF PURE SONIC DEVASTATIONForget polished arenas and radio-friendly rock festivals. If your idea of a perfect summer involves blast beats, crushing riffs, circle pits and absolute chaos, then Malmö Massacre is exactly where you need to be. Over the course of two relentless weekends, Malmö's legendary venue Plan… Jul 17, 2026 0 0

NewsMALMÖ MASSACRE 2026 – SIX DAYS OF PURE SONIC DEVASTATIONForget polished arenas and radio-friendly rock festivals. If your idea of a perfect summer involves blast beats, crushing riffs, circle pits and absolute chaos, then Malmö Massacre is exactly where you need to be. Over the course of two relentless weekends, Malmö's legendary venue Plan… Jul 17, 2026 0 0

NewsJASMENO Announces New Album Assemblage of Cinematic Idioms for September ReleaseProgressive metal project JASMENO has announced that its second full-length album, Assemblage of Cinematic Idioms, will be released on September 11, 2026, nearly four years after the band’s previous release. Arriving nearly four years after the band’s previous release, the new album consists of six… Jul 2, 2026 0 0

NewsStockholm Extreme Sounds returns to celebrate its fifth anniversaryStockholm Extreme Sounds Turns Five – A Brutal Anniversary in the Making Stockholm’s underground extreme metal scene is set to get a serious jolt in March 2027, as Stockholm Extreme Sounds returns to celebrate its fifth anniversary with a two-day assault of uncompromising heaviness. For… Jun 29, 2026 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2026 Week 26 (June 22nd – June 28th)Looking for the hottest new metal releases of June 2026? We've got you covered with 89 new Metal Albums in week 26 -2026! In this week's metal roundup, we're featuring the latest albums and EPs from across the metal spectrum—including death metal, black metal, thrash… Jun 25, 2026 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2026 Week 1183 New Metal & Hard Rock Releases 2026 Week 11 (March 9th - 15th) Whether you’re a fan of black metal, thrash metal, power metal, death metal, Hard Rock or anything in between, this is your 1st place to check weekly metal album releases! Don't… Mar 15, 2026 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2026 Week 10 (March 2nd - 8th)77 New Metal & Hard Rock Releases 2026 Week 10 (March 2nd - 8th) Whether you’re a fan of black metal, thrash metal, power metal, death metal, Hard Rock or anything in between, this is your 1st place to check weekly metal album releases! Don't… Mar 1, 2026 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2026 Week 8 (February 16th - 22nd)84 New Metal & Hard Rock Releases 2026 Week 8 (February 16th - 22nd) Whether you’re a fan of black metal, thrash metal, power metal, death metal, Hard Rock or anything in between, this list has something for every metalhead. Don't miss the chance to… Feb 15, 2026 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2026 Week 7 (February 9th - 15th)60 New Metal & Hard Rock Releases 2026 Week 7 (February 9th - 15th) Whether you’re a fan of black metal, thrash metal, power metal, death metal, Hard Rock or anything in between, this list has something for every metalhead. Don't miss the chance to… Feb 8, 2026 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2026 Week 6 (February 1st - 7th)70 New Metal & Hard Rock Releases 2026 Week 6 (February 1st - 7th Whether you’re a fan of black metal, thrash metal, power metal, death metal, Hard Rock or anything in between, this list has something for every metalhead. Don't miss the chance to… Feb 3, 2026 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2026 Week 5 (January 26th - 31st)81 New Metal & Hard Rock Releases 2026 Week 5 (January 26th - 31st) Whether you’re a fan of black metal, thrash metal, power metal, death metal, Hard Rock or anything in between, this list has something for every metalhead. Don't miss the chance to… Jan 29, 2026 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums February 2026Preview of 73 New Metal and New Hard Rock releases coming out February 2026. We'll explore the diverse subgenres, including Death metal, Thrash Metal, Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Doom Metal, Metalcore and Deathcore, showcasing the creativity and passion of the artists behind these… Jan 28, 2026 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2026 Week 4 (January 19th - 25th)58 New Metal & Hard Rock Releases 2026 Week 4 (January 19th - 25th). Whether you’re a fan of black metal, thrash metal, power metal, death metal, Hard Rock or anything in between, this list has something for every metalhead. Don't miss the chance to… Jan 19, 2026 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2026 Week 3 (January 12th - 18th)58 New Metal & Hard Rock Releases 2026 Week 3 (January 12th - 18th). Whether you’re a fan of black metal, thrash metal, power metal, death metal, Hard Rock or anything in between, this list has something for every metalhead. Don't miss the chance to… Jan 11, 2026 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2026 Week 2 (January 5th - 11th)45 New Metal & Hard Rock Releases 2026 Week 2 (January 5th - 11th). Whether you’re a fan of black metal, thrash metal, power metal, death metal, Hard Rock or anything in between, this list has something for every metalhead. Don't miss the chance to… Jan 7, 2026 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums January 2026Preview of 66 New Metal and New Hard Rock releases coming out January 2026. We'll explore the diverse subgenres, including Death metal, Thrash Metal, Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Doom Metal, Metalcore and Deathcore, showcasing the creativity and passion of the artists behind these… Dec 30, 2025 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2025 Week 51 & 52 (December 15th - 28th)68 New Metal & Hard Rock Releases: Week 51 & 52 (December 15th - 28th) 2025. Last weekly release update video for year 2025! I bundled last two weeks of 2025 in the same video, because the amount of releases is so small. Whether you’re… Dec 14, 2025 0 0

NewsNew Metal releases 2025 Week 50 (December 8 - 14th)Whether you’re a fan of black metal, thrash metal, power metal, death metal, Hard Rock or anything in between, this list has something for every metalhead. Don't miss the chance to discover your next favorite track or band! Check list view of releases on Metal-Collision.com… Dec 7, 2025 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2025 Week 49 (December 1st - 7th)Whether you’re a fan of black metal, thrash metal, power metal, death metal, Hard Rock or anything in between, this list has something for every metalhead. Don't miss the chance to discover your next favorite track or band! Check list view of releases on Metal-Collision.com… Dec 7, 2025 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums December 2025Preview of 54 New Metal and New Hard Rock releases coming out December 2025. We'll explore the diverse subgenres, including Death metal, Thrash Metal, Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Doom Metal, Metalcore and Deathcore, showcasing the creativity and passion of the artists behind these… Nov 29, 2025 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums 2025 Week 47 (November 17th - 23rd)94 New Metal & Hard Rock Releases: Week 47 (November 17th - 23rd) 2025 Whether you’re a fan of black metal, thrash metal, power metal, death metal, Hard Rock or anything in between, this list has something for every metalhead. Don't miss the chance to… Nov 16, 2025 0 0

NewsNew Metal Albums November 2025 - Preview of Upcoming Metal releases November 2025!The Metal Storm is Here — November 2025’s HEAVIEST Releases Are About to Drop! Get ready, Metalheads! we break down the most anticipated metal releases dropping in November 2025! This month’s lineup has something for every fan of metal, deathcore, black metal, thrash, doom, and… Oct 28, 2025 4 0