Heavy metal releases, week 40

This week in heavy metal, new releases and announcements span a wide range of acts and styles, from Tony Iommi's 'Stormwatcher' to Amon Amarth's forthcoming 'The Allfather Awakens'. Several bands are unveiling fresh music, including Metallica with a Las Vegas residency merch capsule, Thundermother's 'Bimbo Boost', and Zebra's upcoming album 'V'. Meanwhile, legacy acts like Iron Maiden and Slipknot signal new directions, while archival projects and documentaries highlight the genre's enduring legacy.

1. 01

   Tony Iommi, A Perfect Circle, Hatebreed

   Tony Iommi releases new single 'Stormwatcher' from upcoming solo album

   Oct 3 · 10 outlets

2. 02

   Amon Amarth, Greta Van Fleet, Insomnium, Tony Iommi, Northlane

   Amon Amarth announces new album 'The Allfather Awakens'

   Oct 2 · 8 outlets

3. 03

   Jim Root, Slipknot

   Jim Root says Slipknot's new album will 'hurt some feelings'

   Oct 1 · 7 outlets

4. 04

   Thundermother

   THUNDERMOTHER Announces New Album 'Mothers Of Thunder', Shares 'Bimbo Boost' Single

   Sep 28 · 6 outlets

5. 05

   Metallica, Adidas

   Metallica Announce Merch Capsule for Las Vegas Sphere Residency

   Oct 1 · 4 outlets

6. 06

   blink‐182, Linkin Park, Mark Hoppus

   Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus reveals how he sang on unreleased Linkin Park song

   Sep 29 · 3 outlets

7. 07

   Yngwie Malmsteen

   YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Releases Music Video For New Instrumental Song 'Beyond Zeta Reticuli'

   Oct 3 · 3 outlets

8. 08

   Iron Maiden, Nicko McBrain

   Nicko McBrain’s pastor urged him to continue with Iron Maiden despite Satanic panic controversy: “If it’s something God…

   Oct 2 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Def Leppard, Phil Collen

   PHIL COLLEN On Upcoming Official DEF LEPPARD Documentary: The Stuff The Director Has 'Captured Is Mind-Blowing'

   Oct 1 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    Chris Harms, Lord of the Lost

    LORD OF THE LOST Frontman CHRIS HARMS Announces Second Solo Album, 'Aporia'

    Oct 1 · 3 outlets

11. 11

    Anthrax

    Anthrax Announces New Album 'Cursum Perficio' and Scores Top Hard Rock Albums No. 1

    Sep 30 · 3 outlets

12. 12

    Stone Sour, Josh Rand, The L.I.F.E. Project, Led Zeppelin

    STONE SOUR Guitarist JOSH RAND's THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT Releases Cover Of LED ZEPPELIN's 'Immigrant Song'

    Sep 30 · 3 outlets

13. 13

    Linkin Park

    Linkin Park unveils comeback film 'Unshatter'

    Sep 30 · 3 outlets

14. 14

    Stryper

    STRYPER dévoile la chanson « Shadowbreaker »

    Sep 30 · 2 outlets

15. 15

    Grave Digger

    GRAVE DIGGER : sortie de la lyrique vidéo pour The Number

    Oct 4 · 2 outlets

16. 16

    Paul Stanley

    ZEBRA To Release Long-Awaited New Studio Album, 'V', In November; First Single, 'Walk With You', Was Co-Written By PAUL…

    Oct 3 · 2 outlets

17. 17

    Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden

    BRUCE DICKINSON: 'We Have A Few Surprises Up Our Sleeve With IRON MAIDEN'

    Oct 3 · 2 outlets

18. 18

    King 810

    KING 810 Shares 'I Know You Heard Of Me' Single From Upcoming 'La Grande Mort Or Silence Of God' Album

    Oct 3 · 2 outlets

19. 19

    Twisted Sister

    Twisted Sister announces 'Totally Twisted - The Studio Albums 1982-1987' box set

    Oct 2 · 2 outlets

20. 20

    Slash, Myles Kennedy

    Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators announce new album 'Flying Blind'

    Oct 2 · 2 outlets

21. 21

    Blind Channel, Of Mice & Men, Aaron Pauley

    Blind Channel join forces with Of Mice & Men on existential new single, Into The Void

    Oct 2 · 2 outlets

22. 22

    Dave Lombardo, Lustmord

    The Pulse Of Atoms

    Oct 2 · 2 outlets

23. 23

    ADX

    ADX annonce son nouvel album '13ème Choc' pour 2026

    Oct 1 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Mötley Crüe

    Mötley Crüe's 'Kickstart My Heart' reaches one billion Spotify streams

    Oct 1 · 2 outlets

25. 25

    KISS, Tommy Thayer, Dan Reed

    SHOGUN MOJO, Featuring KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER And DAN REED, Releases Second Single 'Gonna Raise Hell'

    Oct 1 · 2 outlets

26. 26

    Die Apokalyptischen Reiter

    German Metal Band DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER Signs WITH NAPALM RECORDS

    Oct 1 · 2 outlets

27. 27

    The New Roses

    THE NEW ROSES sortent le single "Saints & Sinners"

    Sep 30 · 2 outlets

28. 28

    Katatonia, Tool

    “He stopped my vocal takes so many times because the dogs were fighting”: How Katatonia became Sweden’s answer to Tool

    Oct 4 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    Lustmord, Dave Lombardo, L’Rain

    Cyclic Defrost Reviews: Lustmord & Dave Lombardo / L’Rain

    Oct 4 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Rush, Neil Peart

    NEIL PEART Documentary Maker: 'We Wanted To Make A Film' About RUSH Drummer 'That Only Featured People Who Knew Him Personally'

    Oct 3 · 1 outlet

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