Alternative metal releases, week 44

This week in alternative metal, several major releases and announcements highlight ongoing creative momentum. New singles from Dropdead Chaos, Sleep Theory, and SOIL, alongside the final album from Ministry, mark significant moments in the genre. Artists like Rob Zombie, Korn, and TOM MORELLO unveil visual and sonic projects, while developments from Slipknot, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, and NONPOINT suggest new material on the horizon. The broader landscape also features reissues, tribute performances, and emerging acts exploring hybrid styles.

1. 01

   Dropdead Chaos

   Dropdead Chaos dévoile le single « The Cell » extrait de son nouvel album Breathe Again

   Nov 1 · 7 outlets

2. 02

   Al Jourgensen, Ministry

   Al Jourgensen Announces Date and Venue for Ministry's Final Concert

   Oct 30 · 6 outlets

3. 03

   Rob Zombie

   Rob Zombie Releases Halloween-Themed Music Video Featuring Sir Lord Acid

   Oct 31 · 5 outlets

4. 04

   Nickelback

   Nickelback announces new album 'Everything Under the Sun'

   Oct 30 · 5 outlets

5. 05

   Eloy Casagrande, Slipknot

   Eloy Casagrande confirms completion of drum recordings for Slipknot's new album

   Oct 29 · 5 outlets

6. 06

   Mudvayne, Hellyeah, Chad Gray, Christina Aguilera

   MUDVAYNE And HELLYEAH Vocalist CHAD GRAY Covers CHRISTINA AGUILERA's 'Beautiful'

   Oct 28 · 4 outlets

7. 07

   Sleep Theory, Imminence, Saxon

   Sleep Theory releases new single 'Giving In'

   Oct 30 · 3 outlets

8. 08

   Currents, Nickelback, Saxon, Darkest Hour

   Monthly Listening: October 2026

   Oct 30 · 3 outlets

9. 09

   SOiL

   SOIL Announces Partnership With BETTER NOISE MUSIC, Releases New Single 'Enemy X'

   Oct 30 · 3 outlets

10. 10

    Sleep Token, Arcus

    Who Are Arcus, the New Mystery Band Claiming Sleep Token Lineage?

    Oct 27 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    the GazettE, RUKI

    the GazettE share unreleased demos during RUKI's hospital recovery

    Nov 1 · 2 outlets

12. 12

    Korn

    Korn ressort les titres "Chi" et "Kill You" avant son concert à Anvers

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Tom Morello

    TOM MORELLO Releases Music Video For Title Track Of 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want' Album

    Oct 28 · 2 outlets

14. 14

    Disturbed, Dan Donegan

    DISTURBED's DAN DONEGAN: 'We Have' A New 'Album Sitting There That We're Trying To Figure The Timeframe' To Release

    Oct 28 · 2 outlets

15. 15

    Trivium, Down, Cult of Luna, Northlane

    Upcoming Metal Releases: 11/1/26 – 11/7/26

    Nov 3 · 2 outlets

16. 16

    Future Static

    Future Static – Ornaments & Memories

    Nov 1 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Biohazard

    BIOHAZARD's EVAN SEINFELD On His New Project SHED MY SKIN: 'There Are Elements In It That I Would Call Trap Metal'

    Oct 31 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Nonpoint, Elias Soriano

    NONPOINT's ELIAS SORIANO Says 'The Last Word' Album Was In The Works 'For About Two Years'

    Oct 31 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Killswitch Engage

    KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH Is Open To Releasing A New 'EP Or A Couple Of Songs' Instead Of Focusing On Making A Full-Length Album

    Oct 30 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Ministry

    Ministry releases final album 'Hate to Go'

    Nov 2 · 2 outlets

21. 21

    Asa's Mezzanine

    [News] Asa’s Mezzanine unveil official video for the single “Mara” from upcoming album

    Oct 30 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Tom Morello

    My first-ever solo rock album, EVERYONE GETS EVERYTHING THEY WANT, is out NOW!

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Gojira, Ultra Vomit, Tagada Jones

    Gojira, Ultra Vomit, Tagada Jones… 28 classiques du metal repris pour un livre-album

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Poppy

    Poppy débarque dans Fortnite avec un jeu musical gratuit à deux fins possibles

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Stephen Pearcy

    STEPHEN PEARCY's 'The Dogg Mob' Solo Album Is Now Due In January/February 2027; First Single To Arrive Next Month

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Tool, Maynard James Keenan

    Maynard James Keenan was dared to become the singer of Tool: “I was being critical about things. It was like, ‘If you think you can do better...’”

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Red Code, Godsmack

    [News] Alternative Progressive Metal force Red Code honor Godsmack with new video “I Stand Alone”

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    GUHTS

    Guhts Post “Holy Hell” Video; Duality Reality LP Out Next Year

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    Pendulum, Carl Bell, Fuel

    SPILL FEATURE: PENDULUM – A CONVERSATION WITH CARL BELL OF FUEL

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Ugly Kid Joe

    UGLY KID JOE sortira son nouvel album au premier trimestre 2027 via BLKIIBLK

    Oct 26 · 1 outlet

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