Heavy metal releases, week 42

This week in heavy metal, new albums from HEATHEN, ARCHON ANGEL, and ZEBRA mark significant returns and debuts, while legacy acts like Metallica and Motörhead revisit their catalogs with fresh releases and remasters. Artists including The Pretty Reckless, DORO, and TEMPERANCE unveil new singles and videos, reflecting a dynamic period of creative output across the genre. Meanwhile, archival footage and long-lost recordings, such as a 1970 Black Sabbath session and a rare Led Zeppelin-inspired Narnia project, offer fresh glimpses into metal’s history. New collaborations and reunions, from Graham Bonnet and Bruce Dickinson to Tobias Forge reviving Repugnant, underscore the genre’s enduring evolution.

1. 01

   Heathen, Escapegoat

   August announces new live EP 'August (Live From The Horse Hospital)'}

   Oct 15 · 9 outlets

2. 02

   Led Zeppelin, Greta Gerwig

   Led Zeppelin licenses 'Stairway to Heaven' for 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew' trailer

   Oct 14 · 9 outlets

3. 03

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

   The Pretty Reckless release new version of 'About You' featuring Dave Grohl and Pat Smear

   Oct 17 · 6 outlets

4. 04

   Slash, Guns N’ Roses

   Slash says Guns N' Roses will take 2027 off from touring to work on new music

   Oct 15 · 5 outlets

5. 05

   Metallica

   Metallica Shares Pro-Shot Video of 'The Call of Ktulu' and '...And Justice For All' at Sphere Residency

   Oct 18 · 5 outlets

6. 06

   Dream Theater

   Dream Theater begins work on 17th studio album

   Oct 15 · 5 outlets

7. 07

   Archon Angel, Savatage, Zak Stevens

   SAVATAGE Vocalist ZAK STEVENS Announces New ARCHON ANGEL Album 'Beyond The Grave'

   Oct 18 · 4 outlets

8. 08

   Doro

   DORO Shares 'You R Not Alone' Single/Video From Upcoming 'Wild At Heart' Special Release

   Oct 16 · 4 outlets

9. 09

   Motörhead, Cameron Webb

   Motörhead releases remixed version of 'Built For Speed' from 40th-anniversary edition of 'Orgasmatron'

   Oct 16 · 4 outlets

10. 10

    KK’s Priest, Judas Priest

    KK's Priest releases music video for cover of Judas Priest's 'Never Satisfied'

    Oct 16 · 4 outlets

11. 11

    Temperance

    TEMPERANCE dévoile le single 'The Fool' et son clip vidéo

    Oct 15 · 4 outlets

12. 12

    Silvertomb, Type O Negative, Agnostic Front

    Silvertomb releases lyric video for 'Brain Matter / No God' from upcoming album

    Oct 17 · 3 outlets

13. 13

    ADX

    ADX dévoile le clip de « Nom de code : ADX »

    Oct 16 · 3 outlets

14. 14

    Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne

    JACK And SHARON OSBOURNE Attend 'Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning' World Premiere In Los Angeles

    Oct 16 · 3 outlets

15. 15

    Girish and The Chronicles

    Girish And The Chronicles sort le single 'Fading Away'

    Oct 15 · 3 outlets

16. 16

    Graham Bonnet, Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden, Graham Bonnet Band

    Watch: GRAHAM BONNET And BRUCE DICKINSON Join Forces On 'The Fifth Force Of Nature' Single From GRAHAM BONNET BAND

    Oct 14 · 3 outlets

17. 17

    Randy Rhoads, Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine

    Tom Morello holds Randy Rhoads' guitar for the first time

    Oct 13 · 3 outlets

18. 18

    Black Sabbath

    Incredible long-lost Black Sabbath live session from 1970 surfaces

    Oct 12 · 3 outlets

19. 19

    Judas Priest

    JUDAS PRIEST: 'The Early Years' Interactive Scrapbook Takes You Back To The Band's First Two Studio Albums

    Oct 18 · 2 outlets

20. 20

    SPHERES

    SPHERES officialise la sortie de « Dyson », clôture de sa trilogie conceptuelle

    Oct 17 · 2 outlets

21. 21

    Paul Stanley, KISS

    ZEBRA ANNOUNCES FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 23 YEARS, UNVEILS SINGLE 'WALK WITH YOU' CO-WRITTEN WITH PAUL STANLEY

    Oct 16 · 2 outlets

22. 22

    Castle Rat

    Castle Rat : concert intégral sur la scène principale de Bloodstock 2026

    Oct 13 · 2 outlets

23. 23

    Ghost, Repugnant, Tobias Forge

    Tobias Forge ressuscite Repugnant, le groupe death metal de sa jeunesse

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Unleashed, Venom, Cronos

    Watch: UNLEASHED Pays Tribute To Late VENOM Frontman CRONOS With 'Countess Bathory' Cover In Athens

    Oct 12 · 2 outlets

25. 25

    Sixx:A.M., James Michael

    SIXX:A.M.'s JAMES MICHAEL Launches New Band LOWLIGHT REVELRY, Releases Debut Album

    Oct 12 · 2 outlets

26. 26

    Virgin Steele, David DeFeis

    VIRGIN STEELE's DAVID DEFEIS Is Working On New Music: 'There's A Lot Of Stuff Already On Tape'

    Oct 18 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Metallica

    Metallica : de Kill ‘Em All à 72 Seasons, un nouveau livre retrace plus de 40 ans de carrière à travers les 11 albums studio du groupe

    Oct 18 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Nick Oliveri

    [News] American guitarist Jason Walker to issue Jason Walker’s Gravity Amplifiers debut album feat. Nick Oliveri and Mucho Drums

    Oct 18 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    System of a Down

    System Of A Down are teasing something for 2027

    Oct 18 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Sabaton

    SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: SABATON – LEGENDS

    Oct 17 · 1 outlet

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