Heavy metal releases, week 39

This week in heavy metal, new albums from Bullet For My Valentine, DragonForce, and Europe mark a wave of creative output, while legacy acts like Motörhead and Black Sabbath revisit their past with reissues and concert films. Emerging projects from Tom Morello and Serj Tankian, as well as collaborations like Apocalyptica and Kalandra, highlight evolving sounds across the genre. Notable releases include a 20th-anniversary edition of Evanescence’s The Open Door and a new album from Stryper, alongside unexpected ventures such as William Shatner’s metal debut. Meanwhile, archival material and anniversary events celebrate milestones from Megadeth to Budgie, underscoring the genre’s enduring legacy.

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

   DragonForce, Alissa White‐Gluz

   DragonForce announce self-titled album and release single 'Hunger Of The Beast'

   Sep 23 · 11 outlets

4. 04

   William Shatner, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Motörhead

   William Shatner makes heavy metal debut at Riot Fest with Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne and Motörhead covers

   Sep 21 · 9 outlets

5. 05

   Europe

   Europe announces new album 'Come This Madness'

   Sep 27 · 6 outlets

6. 06

   Motörhead, Cameron Webb

   Motörhead announce 40th anniversary edition of 'Orgasmatron' with remix by Cameron Webb

   Sep 25 · 7 outlets

7. 07

   Apocalyptica, Kalandra

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

   Sep 25 · 6 outlets

8. 08

   Hardcore Superstar

   HARDCORE SUPERSTAR Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL, Releases New Single 'Halo'

   Sep 25 · 5 outlets

9. 09

   Iron Savior

   IRON SAVIOR dévoile le single « Light In The Dark » extrait de l'album « Deathbringer »

   Sep 25 · 5 outlets

10. 10

    Evanescence, Amy Lee

    Evanescence announce 20th anniversary deluxe edition of The Open Door

    Sep 27 · 4 outlets

11. 11

    Satanic Planet, Dave Lombardo, Slayer

    SATANIC PLANET, Featuring DAVE LOMBARDO, Shares 'Church Burning' Single From Upcoming 'Dead Deities' Album

    Sep 26 · 3 outlets

12. 12

    Tom Morello, KNEECAP, Serj Tankian, Beartooth

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

    Sep 25 · 3 outlets

13. 13

    System of a Down

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

    Sep 24 · 3 outlets

14. 14

    Evanescence, Chronique

    Evanescence à l'Accor Arena le 17 septembre 2026

    Sep 24 · 2 outlets

15. 15

    Ghost, Tobias Forge

    Is Ghost’s Tobias Forge secretly recording a new death metal project? “He’s sitting in his studio again and no one’s al…

    Sep 27 · 2 outlets

16. 16

    Michael Sweet, Stryper

    MICHAEL SWEET Wants To Record Three New STRYPER Albums In 2027: 'The Reason Being Is To Reach That 21-Album Goal', He S…

    Sep 25 · 2 outlets

17. 17

    Anthrax

    DISGRUNTLED DAD REVIEWS With DAVE MUSTCOMPLAIN: ANTHRAX – CURSUM PERFICIO

    Sep 24 · 2 outlets

18. 18

    Whiplash

    WHIPLASH Shares 'Bullet Train' Single From Upcoming 'Roar' Album

    Sep 23 · 2 outlets

19. 19

    Skid Row

    Skid Row Announces Remastered '40 Seasons: The Best of Skid Row' for 40th Anniversary

    Sep 23 · 2 outlets

20. 20

    Black Sabbath

    Black Sabbath album cover model creates AI-themed rock opera

    Sep 23 · 2 outlets

21. 21

    Green Lung

    Green Lung : Necropolitan

    Sep 22 · 2 outlets

22. 22

    Kissin’ Dynamite

    Kissin' Dynamite annonce son retour

    Sep 22 · 2 outlets

23. 23

    Budgie

    Echoes of the Past: Budgie – Running From My Soul: The MCA Years 1973-1975

    Sep 27 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Megadeth

    Megadeth célèbre les 40 ans de Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? avec un coffret à 500 dollars

    Sep 26 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    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

26. 26

    Primal Fear

    FEARLESS V, Featuring Former PRIMAL FEAR Members, Announces Debut Album, Shares 'Fearless V' Single

    Sep 26 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Crossbone Skully, Alice Cooper, Tommy Henriksen

    CROSSBONE SKULLY, Featuring ALICE COOPER Guitarists TOMMY HENRIKSEN And ANNA CARA, Announces 'Condemned To Rock N' Roll' Album

    Sep 26 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Crystal Throne

    Crystal Throne : les Français reviennent avec un ambitieux concept-album de science-fiction

    Sep 26 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    Savatage

    See Pro-Shot Video Of SAVATAGE's Performance At 2026 WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

    Sep 25 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Cloven Hoof

    Cloven Hoof : conquérant

    Sep 25 · 1 outlet

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