Nu metal releases, week 40

This week in nu metal, major acts signal new directions and long-awaited returns. Amon Amarth unveils their latest album 'The Allfather Awakens,' while Slipknot’s Jim Root hints at a confrontational new record. P.O.D., Linkin Park, and KING 810 each share new visuals or music, alongside collaborative efforts from Blind Channel and Of Mice & Men. The genre’s legacy is also in focus, with anniversary shows, reissues, and a forthcoming book exploring its foundational bands.

1. 01

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

   Amon Amarth announces new album 'The Allfather Awakens'

   Oct 2 · 8 outlets

2. 02

   Jim Root, Slipknot

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

   Oct 1 · 7 outlets

3. 03

   P.O.D., Cory Brandan, Norma Jean

   P.O.D. announces new single 'Outbreak' featuring Cory Brandan

   Oct 1 · 4 outlets

4. 04

   blink‐182, Linkin Park, Mark Hoppus

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

   Sep 29 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Amira Elfeky

   Amira Elfeky kicks off a new era with angsty single, Breakdown

   Oct 1 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   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

7. 07

   Linkin Park

   Linkin Park unveils comeback film 'Unshatter'

   Sep 30 · 3 outlets

8. 08

   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

9. 09

   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

10. 10

    Staind

    Staind – Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Live

    Oct 3 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    SUNBORN, Phaseone

    Sunborn X PhaseOne

    Oct 3 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Godsmack, Primus

    Godsmack se trompe de festival, Primus reprend Dio… Les deux premiers jours mouvementés du Motocultor 2026

    Oct 1 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Marilyn Manson, Korn, Rise Against

    On This Day in 2008, Disney Released an Album Featuring Marilyn Manson, Korn, and Rise Against for the Anniversary of a Spooky Season Staple

    Sep 30 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Jelly Roll, Slipknot

    Jelly Roll Drummer Learns Slipknot's "Wait and Bleed" as Fast as Possible

    Sep 30 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth

    'Heavy Metal's Big Four: How Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, And Megadeth Reshaped Metal' Book Due In November

    Sep 29 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Head Cloud

    New music radar: CH!ARA, Head Cloud, TOKO NLZ, and more

    Sep 29 · 1 outlet

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