Alternative metal releases, week 39

This week in alternative metal, new albums from Bullet For My Valentine and Horskh arrive alongside singles from Nickelback, Apocalyptica, and Ministry, whose final album continues to unfold with the release of 'Singularity'. Notable developments include a concert film trailer for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, a 25th-anniversary showcase for System of a Down’s 'Toxicity', and a collaborative project featuring Tom Morello, Serj Tankian, and others. Evanescence and Northlane also unveil new material, while archival performances and documentaries highlight the genre’s enduring legacy. The scene remains active with touring announcements, technological investments, and renewed attention on pivotal moments in metal history.

1. 01

   Bullet for My Valentine, Lorna Shore, Will Ramos, Europe, The Ocean, Tom Morello

   Bullet For My Valentine announce new album 'Social Apocalypse' and release title track

   Sep 26 · 16 outlets

2. 02

   Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Gojira, Metallica

   Trailer unveiled for Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning concert film

   Sep 25 · 16 outlets

3. 03

   Nickelback

   Nickelback releases new single 'Make Me Love You'

   Sep 26 · 6 outlets

4. 04

   Apocalyptica, Kalandra

   Apocalyptica releases 'Upperhand' for 'Control: Resonant' video game

   Sep 25 · 6 outlets

5. 05

   Avatar

   Unit1 Studio raises $20M for avatar concert technology and global touring

   Sep 23 · 5 outlets

6. 06

   Ministry

   Ministry releases 'Singularity', third single from final album 'Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)'

   Sep 21 · 5 outlets

7. 07

   Evanescence, Amy Lee

   Evanescence announce 20th anniversary deluxe edition of The Open Door

   Sep 27 · 4 outlets

8. 08

   Northlane

   NORTHLANE Shares 'Crucified' Single From Upcoming 'Anemoia' Album

   Sep 23 · 4 outlets

9. 09

   Mike McCready, Soundgarden, Taylor Momsen

   Soundgarden release official video of Seattle Seahawks halftime performance

   Sep 26 · 3 outlets

10. 10

    Horskh, Nirvana

    Horskh sort son nouvel album MTNT

    Sep 25 · 3 outlets

11. 11

    Tom Morello, KNEECAP, Serj Tankian, Beartooth

    Tom Morello teams up with Serj Tankian, Kneecap, and Beartooth for new project

    Sep 25 · 3 outlets

12. 12

    System of a Down

    System of a Down to host 25th-anniversary exhibition for 'Toxicity' in Los Angeles

    Sep 24 · 3 outlets

13. 13

    Nirvana, Kurt Cobain

    Nirvana released Nevermind 35 years ago

    Sep 24 · 3 outlets

14. 14

    Evanescence, Chronique

    Evanescence à l'Accor Arena le 17 septembre 2026

    Sep 24 · 2 outlets

15. 15

    Ministry

    Ministry releases new single 'Singularity'

    Sep 23 · 3 outlets

16. 16

    Richard Patrick, A Place to Kill, There Is No Us, Filter

    FILTER Frontman RICHARD PATRICK's A PLACE TO KILL Project Releases 'Keep My Name Out Of Your Mouth' Single From Upcomin…

    Sep 26 · 2 outlets

17. 17

    Saliva

    SALIVA Releases Music Video For 'Sin City Mistress' From 'Breaking Through' Album

    Sep 26 · 2 outlets

18. 18

    NOWHERE2RUN, Code Orange, Jami Morgan

    NOWHERE2RUN announces 'Bloodrave II' EP featuring CODE ORANGE's JAMI MORGAN and ERIC 'SHADE' BALDEROSE

    Sep 25 · 2 outlets

19. 19

    Anthrax

    DISGRUNTLED DAD REVIEWS With DAVE MUSTCOMPLAIN: ANTHRAX – CURSUM PERFICIO

    Sep 24 · 2 outlets

20. 20

    Nickelback

    Nickelback Earns First US Radio No. 1 in Over a Decade with 'Rattle the Cage'

    Sep 23 · 2 outlets

21. 21

    Mastodon

    “We touch on loss, grief and an octopus”: Mastodon’s transit from triumph to tragedy and back on fifth album The Hunter

    Sep 26 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Anthrax, Frank Bello, Iron Maiden

    Anthrax's Frank Bello Talks Cursum Perficio, Touring with Iron Maiden, "Big 4"

    Sep 25 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Linkin Park

    Linkin Park’s Unshatter is vulnerable, powerful – and one of the best documentaries ever made by a heavy metal band

    Sep 25 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Fuel

    FUEL Shares New Single 'Bad At Love' From Upcoming 'Pendulum' Album

    Sep 25 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Northlane, Cabal, Lambrini Girls, Alexandra Căpitănescu, DragonForce

    September Beefy Music Wrap 2 feat. Northlane, Roronoah, CABAL, Lambrini Girls, Alexandra Căpitănescu, Dragonforce & More!

    Sep 24 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Linkin Park

    Linkin Park

    Sep 24 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Alien Ant Farm

    Alien Ant Farm

    Sep 24 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Falling in Reverse, Corey Taylor, Serj Tankian

    Falling in Reverse, Corey Taylor & Serj Tankian Top Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart With ‘Joseph’

    Sep 23 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    Five Finger Death Punch

    FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH dévoile le clip vidéo de la chanson « Legacy »

    Sep 23 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Motionless in White

    How Motionless In White achieved one of metal's greatest glow-ups

    Sep 23 · 1 outlet

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