Down has released their new single and a music video for “The Myth!” New album "Down V" releases on November 20th, 2026, from Nuclear Blast Records.

Slayer will released a Limited-Edition Liquid-Filled "Reign In Blood" Vinyl this fall for its 40th Anniversary! Releasing via Sound of Vinyl on November 20th, 2026.

The Osbourne Family to Host “Ozzy and Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning” Purple Carpet World Premiere Wednesday, October 14 at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. A limited number of tickets for…

Boss Keloid have just released their new track, “Pedestal,” through Church Road Records. New album incoming

Parkway Drive will release their new album, "Home - Live At The Sydney Opera House," due out on December 4th, 2026 via Epitaph Records. Watch the video and stream a new live version of "Prey!"

Guitar legend and Classic Rock hero Eddie Van Halen died six years ago today on October 6th, 2020.

Dieth signs to Fireflash Records, part ways with David Ellefson, and welcomes bassist Tobias Cristiansson of Grave and Dismember. New single "Pound of Flesh" drops October 16.

Fabio Frizzi brought Frizzi 2 Fulci to TV Eye in Queens with the F2F Band and opener Ethan Lee McCarthy, performing Lucio Fulci's horror scores live with full film projections.

Florida's Wage War have just launched their latest single, “God Complex,” accompanied by an official video.

"Rammstein – Live In Mexico City" documents Rammstein's sold-out 2022 concert at For Sol Stadium in Mexico City! Watch "Sonne" now from the concert film!

The Mojave Experience festival has announced that Clutch, Blackwater Holylight, The Holy Corrupt, Muut and Warm Uncle for the 2027 lineup.

Hardcore unit, Big Ass Truck I.E., have dropped their first single, “Dragging Meat,” along with an official music video.

Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly confirm "Prometheus," an unreleased Type O Negative track from the "October Rust" sessions, recovered from an archival cassette with release plans in progress.

Portuguese dark metal icons, Moonspell, have just announced an extensive headlining European tour for Spring, 2027.

Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly confirm "Prometheus," an unreleased Type O Negative track from the "October Rust" sessions, recovered from an archival cassette with release plans in progress.

Ghost Cult Magazine's Wil Cifer reviews the debut album from Lustmord Lombardo - The Pulse of Atoms releasing via Ipecac Recordings on October 2nd, 2026.

Southern rock legends, Molly Hatchet, have just dropped an official lyric video for their new single, "Once A Gambler."

Haunt drop the video for "Setting Course" from their tenth studio album out today via Church Recordings, while currently on tour in Europe as special guests with Hitten.

Chilean dark metal outfit Ater drop the gothic ballad "Sleep" video, directed by drummer Vincent Zbinden, and announce their new album Everlasting, out January 29 via Torque Records.

Leila Abdul-Rauf drops the "Eros Anima" video from sixth album Andros Insidium, out now via 20 Buck Spin, filmed in Death Valley and Mount Diablo, as her East Coast tour with Vaelastrasz continues.

Ghost Cult's Wil Cifer reviews the new album from Rapidly Aging (Canopy) - "You’re Not Yourself Lately" - out on October 2nd, 2026 via Fig on Wrist.

NYC Mayor Mamdani doubles individual artist grants from $5,000 to $10,000 through the Department of Cultural Affairs, the first increase in nearly 20 years. Applications open now across all five borou...

Milan post-metal veterans Rise Above Dead drop the "Drowning Slowly" video and announce new album Voidmass, out November 27 via Argonauta Records, featuring the return of original vocalist Andrea Rond...

Turnstile performed on Saturday Night Live last night, October 3rd, 2026, playing “Birds” and a medley of "I Care" and "Dull." The episode was hosted by actress Dakota Johnson with special guest…

Metallica kplayed night two of their extended residency - "Life Burns Faster at Sphere Live in Las Vegas" on October 3rd, 2026, with a 16-song set including hits, deep cuts, and rarities!

Ghost Cult's Reza Mills reviews the new album from Wizard Tattoo - "When God Had Hands" releasing via Garage Fire Recordings on October 2nd, 2026!

Progressive fusion metal outfit Amnion drops the video for "Perish Twice" and announces debut album Spiral Love, out January 29 via M-Theory Audio, featuring ex-Cynic guitarist Jason Gobel.

Armored Saint drop the "Not On Your Life" visualizer from Emotion Factory Reset, out now via Metal Blade Records, created by Costin Chioreanu of Twilight13Media. Metal Saint Tour underway now.

The Rolling Stones release the Henry Scholfield-directed video for "Mr Charm" starring Alexander Skarsgard, plus surprise new track "Bad Luck Hideaway" featuring Charlie Watts' recorded drums.

Ghost Cult's Gary Alcock reviews the new album from Amon Amarth – "The Allfather" Awakens - releasing on October 2nd, 2026 via Metal Blade Records.

With a Vengeance, featuring ex-Bad Wolves members Tommy Vext, Chris Cain, and Kevin Creekman, drop the video for "Oblivion" and announce debut album Born to Survive, out October 30.

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators announce their fifth album Flying Blind, out February 26 via Roadrunner Records, and a 2027 world tour. Title track out now.

Discover the rock and metal albums arriving October 2 2026. Ghost Cult Magazine tracks official purchase and preorder links as they go live.

ArcTanGent Festival 2026 review, lineup, and coverage featuring Primus, Chelsea Wolfe, Cult of Luna and Julie Christmas, Napalm Death, High on Fire, Chat Pile, Alcest, and more.

Ghost Cult Magazine's Wil Cifer reviews the debut album from Lustmord Lombardo - The Pulse of Atoms releasing via Ipecac Recordings on October 2nd, 2026.

Slipknot has announced the Sicest Stadium Tour for summer 2027 featuring rotating support acts such as Lamb of God, Bring Me The Horizon, Marilyn Manson, Hatebreed, Loathe, Polyphia, Lorna Shore, and…

Southern rock legends, Molly Hatchet, have just dropped an official lyric video for their new single, "Once A Gambler."

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Ghost Cult's Larry Rogers reviews the new album from Spike Fuck - "Evidence" releasing via Sacred Bones Records on October 2nd, 2026.

Pete Sandoval officially quits I Am Morbid on September 30, citing setlist disconnect and clashes with David Vincent, and confirms Terrorizer will continue without Vincent under his control.

Tony Iommi drops "Stormwatcher" from From the Dark, his first solo album in 21 years, out October 23 via BMG, featuring Jorn Lande on vocals and a guest solo from Queen's Brian May.

Wacken Metal Battle is open for submissions! One band to rule them all and perform at Wacken Open Air 2027! Submissions are open from October 1st and run until December 1st, 2026.

Today is Bandcamp Friday! On designated Fridays, Bandcamp has waived its revenue share, and artists and labels receive the full share of sales.