Heavy metal releases, week 41

This week in heavy metal, tributes and new beginnings mark a dynamic period of release. Power Trip honors Riley Gale with their first new music since his passing, while Slash and Myles Kennedy announce a new album and tour. Notable developments include Trivium’s new album and single, Mastodon’s fossil-embedded vinyl, and Tobias Forge’s revival of Repugnant. The genre also sees collaborations, live albums, memoirs, and AI experiments, reflecting both legacy and innovation.

1. 01

   Power Trip, Riley Gale, Seth Gilmore, Trivium, Calva Louise

   Power Trip release first new music since Riley Gale's death, including 'Precinct 3' and 'Scavenger'

   Oct 10 · 17 outlets

2. 02

   Myles Kennedy, Slash, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators

   Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators announce new album 'Flying Blind' and 2027 world tour

   Oct 5 · 14 outlets

3. 03

   Morgan Wallen, Lana Del Rey, Bad Bunny, Burna Boy, Palms Trax, Robyn, Slayer, Jeremy Dufrene

   Lana Del Rey, Bad Bunny, Robyn, Morgan Wallen, and Burna Boy to Host GTA VI In-Game Radio Stations

   Oct 10 · 13 outlets

4. 04

   Trivium

   Trivium announce new album Crown In The Grave and share title track

   Oct 9 · 13 outlets

5. 05

   Mastodon

   Mastodon announce limited 'Marrow Deep' vinyl pressed with actual mastodon fossils

   Oct 11 · 8 outlets

6. 06

   Scorpions

   Scorpions biopic 'Wind Of Change' to debut in German theaters January 2027

   Oct 7 · 7 outlets

7. 07

   The Dead Daisies, Kelly Hansen, Foreigner, John Corabi

   The Dead Daisies Announce Kelly Hansen as New Singer

   Oct 7 · 7 outlets

8. 08

   Ice Nine Kills

   ICE NINE KILLS Announce 'A Very Vicious Christmas' EP Featuring Twisted Takes On Christmas Classics

   Oct 8 · 4 outlets

9. 09

   Tobias Forge, Ghost, Repugnant, Watain

   Ghost’s Tobias Forge brings his long-lost death metal band Repugnant back from the dead

   Oct 10 · 3 outlets

10. 10

    Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath

    TONY IOMMI Announces Global Listening Events For His New Solo Album 'From The Dark'

    Oct 10 · 3 outlets

11. 11

    Queen, Freddie Mercury, Brian May

    Brian May reflects on Freddie Mercury's final Queen performance

    Oct 8 · 2 outlets

12. 12

    John 5, Fender

    John 5 and Fender Announce New Signature Telecasters

    Oct 7 · 3 outlets

13. 13

    Alice Cooper

    Alice Cooper Shares New Memoir Detailing His Career and Personal Journey

    Oct 6 · 3 outlets

14. 14

    The Sword, Zombi

    Members Of THE SWORD And ZOMBI Join Forces In New Doom Metal Project AUTUMN TOMB

    Oct 6 · 3 outlets

15. 15

    Slayer, Black Sabbath, Tom Araya, Kerry King

    Grand Theft Auto VI will have a heavy metal radio station featuring Black Sabbath and hosted by Slayer’s Tom Araya and…

    Oct 10 · 2 outlets

16. 16

    Mötley Crüe

    MÖTLEY CRÜE Releases Newly Remastered 'Take Me To The Top' From 'Too Fast For Love' 45th-Anniversary Edition

    Oct 9 · 2 outlets

17. 17

    Dave Mustaine, Megadeth, Holy Wars

    DAVE MUSTAINE Plans To Review Leftover 'Half-Songs' From Recent MEGADETH Recording Sessions To 'See If There's Anything…

    Oct 7 · 2 outlets

18. 18

    Girlschool

    GIRLSCHOOL To Release 'Tokyo Breakdown' Recording Of January 1982 Concert

    Oct 7 · 2 outlets

19. 19

    Crystal Throne

    Clip officiel de « tides of ages »

    Oct 6 · 2 outlets

20. 20

    Testament, Chuck Billy

    TESTAMENT Singer CHUCK BILLY Announces Book Appearances For Upcoming Memoir 'Holding My Breath'

    Oct 5 · 2 outlets

21. 21

    Type O Negative

    KENNY HICKEY: TYPE O NEGATIVE Is 'Bigger Than Ever', Thanks To TikTok

    Oct 5 · 2 outlets

22. 22

    Becky Baldwin, Tony Iommi

    BECKY BALDWIN Explains How She Landed Gig Playing Bass On TONY IOMMI's New Solo Album

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Pantera

    Pantera / The great southern trendkill

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Ozzy Osbourne

    How Ozzy opened No Rest For The Wicked with an almighty diss track against a disgraced preacher

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    KISS, Pitbull

    Kiss et Pitbull réunis sur une même chanson ? Écoutez leur improbable collaboration autour de Rock And Roll All Nite

    Oct 10 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Slipknot

    Slipknot : Clown poursuit ses expérimentations avec l’intelligence artificielle et dévoile un nouveau morceau, Let Me Out

    Oct 10 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Van Halen

    Van Halen : éruption immédiate

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Metallica

    "Enter Sandman" : comment Metallica a transformé un riff nocturne en monument du metal

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    All That Remains

    All That Remains déjà de retour en studio ? Le groupe semble préparer la suite d’Antifragile

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Halloween

    The Digest for October 2026: New Music/Halloween Playlist/Archives

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

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