Releases of the week

Speed metal releases, week 44

· 7 releases

This week in speed metal, new releases and performances highlight the genre's relentless energy and dark themes. Goat Rider delivers the raw Hëllkvlt, while Origin shares an audio preview from their Grave Digger project. CRYSTAL THRONE unveils Chantry Of Sacrifice, and IRON SAVIOR introduces « Climbing Higher ». EVIL INVADERS reveal details of their upcoming Weaponized Chaos album, including a video for « D.S.S. (Death Strikes Suddenly) ». Judas Priest also reemerge with Firepower, and a full performance from SLAYER at the 2026 SICK NEW WORLD TEXAS Festival is now available.

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