Alternative metal releases, week 43

This week in alternative metal, new versions of classic tracks emerge with high-profile collaborations, including The Pretty Reckless' reimagined 'About You' featuring Dave Grohl and Pat Smear, and Bad Wolves' rework of 'Jolene' with Dolly Parton. Releases span anniversary celebrations, such as LACUNA COIL's double single marking two decades of music, and the launch of Burn Eternal, a new project from Adam Dutkiewicz and Howard Jones. Meanwhile, artists like Thornhill's Jacob Charlton and Eloy Casagrande share updates on upcoming work, while legacy acts like Slipknot and Fear Factory continue shaping their next chapters.

1. 01

   The Pretty Reckless, Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl, Pat Smear

   The Pretty Reckless release video for 'About You' featuring Foo Fighters members Dave Grohl and Pat Smear

   Oct 21 · 9 outlets

2. 02

   Bad Wolves, Dolly Parton

   Bad Wolves Release New Version of 'Jolene' Featuring Dolly Parton's Vocals

   Oct 24 · 6 outlets

3. 03

   Ugly Kid Joe

   UGLY KID JOE's New Album To Arrive In Early 2027 Via BLKIIBLK

   Oct 23 · 3 outlets

4. 04

   Lacuna Coil, SWARM

   LACUNA COIL Releases Double Single, 'Fragile XX' And 'I Wish You Were Dead' (SWARM Remix), To Celebrate 20th Anniversar…

   Oct 22 · 6 outlets

5. 05

   Adam Dutkiewicz, Howard Jones, Killswitch Engage

   Burn Eternal, featuring Killswitch Engage's Adam D and Howard Jones, signs with Metal Blade Records

   Oct 22 · 6 outlets

6. 06

   SIXYEARHEX

   Sixyearhex unveils new single and music video 'Control' from upcoming album 'Liminal Space Cadet'

   Oct 23 · 4 outlets

7. 07

   Slipknot, Eloy Casagrande

   Eloy Casagrande says Slipknot is recording many songs for upcoming album

   Oct 19 · 3 outlets

8. 08

   Mudvayne, Greg Tribbett

   MUDVAYNE Guitarist GREG TRIBBETT Releases Debut Single From DEAD WYTE Project

   Oct 25 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Avenged Sevenfold, Sophie Lloyd

   SOPHIE LLOYD Reimagines AVENGED SEVENFOLD's 'Nightmare' In A Cinematic Horror Music Video

   Oct 24 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    Scott Weiland

    Scott Weiland performs 'Vaseline' on first-ever live album

    Oct 23 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    Northlane

    Northlane reporte son nouvel album et ses concerts en raison des problèmes de santé de Josh Smith

    Oct 21 · 2 outlets

12. 12

    Fear Factory, Dino Cazares, Milo Silvestro

    DINO CAZARES Says FEAR FACTORY's Upcoming Album Is 'Diverse': 'It Goes Into Different Elements'

    Oct 21 · 2 outlets

13. 13

    Megan Thee Stallion, Limp Bizkit

    Megan Thee Stallion releases freestyle video for 'Thin Ice'

    Oct 20 · 2 outlets

14. 14

    Tarja, Apocalyptica

    Tarja et Apocalyptica dévoilent le clip de « Tango »

    Oct 20 · 2 outlets

15. 15

    Fear Factory, Pete Webber

    FEAR FACTORY's PETE WEBBER Shares Drum-Cam Video Of 'Roboticist' Performance From Pittsburgh During Fall 2026 Tour

    Oct 25 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Mastodon

    How Mastodon coped with the grief of two deaths and made their most cathartic album

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Linkin Park

    « Hybrid Theory » de Linkin Park : retour dans les bacs

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Bring Me the Horizon

    Bring Me The Horizon - Unbeleevable Ep.04 - The Egg Doth Cometh

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Nirvana

    CHRONIQUE : Nirvana "Bleach"

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Thornhill, Jacob Charlton, Vicious

    Thornhill’s Jacob Charlton introduces solo project VICIOUS and releases debut single, Capulet

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Muse, Matt Bellamy

    « Cette pédale avait un son incroyable » : Matt Bellamy (Muse) raconte comment une découverte au Japon a fini dans ses guitares

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Nirvana, The Cure, R.E.M.

    Nirvana, The Cure, R.E.M. : cet homme a enregistré plus de 10.000 concerts, aujourd'hui accessibles gratuitement

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Earshot, Judge & Jury

    Earshot x Judge & Jury – Love Left

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Sully Erna, Godsmack

    SULLY ERNA Confirms New GODSMACK Music Will 'Happen At Some Point Next Year': 'I'm Very Curious Myself Where It'll Go'

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Messa

    [News] Messa unveil live video for “The Dress” from their performance at Freak Valley Festival 2026

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Muse

    Muse : cette version du tube "Uprising" est bluffante !

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Tom Morello

    Tom Morello – Everyone Gets Everything They Want (Mom+Pop) (13th Floor Album Review)

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Tom Morello

    BELIEVE THE HYPE!

    Oct 20 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    Aaron Lewis, Staind

    AARON LEWIS On Upcoming STAIND Album 'The Space Between The Darkness And The Light': 'This Record Fits Perfectly Right Where It Sits'

    Oct 19 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Evanescence, Diljit Dosanjh

    IQ 148 out now: AEG Presents at 25, Evanescence & Diljit Dosanjh tours, German market report

    Oct 19 · 1 outlet

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