Thrash metal releases, week 42

This week in thrash metal, new albums from HEATHEN and Hatesphere arrive with intense themes and powerful riffs, while CRO-MAGS and POWER TRIP release fresh material that honors their legacy. Notable performances include UNLEASHED’s tribute to CRONOS and NEVERMORE’s appearance at Bloodstock Open Air, alongside a growing wave of multimedia projects tied to the genre. Metallica continues to expand its presence with a new book and official visuals from their Las Vegas residency, while new releases from DIETH and GWAR add to the genre’s evolving energy.

1. 01

   Justice, Tame Impala, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, SZA, The Rolling Stones, Blondie

   Justice to compose original score for Grand Theft Auto VI, collaborate with Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard on 'Flow…

   Oct 18 · 28 outlets

2. 02

   Heathen, Escapegoat

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

   Oct 15 · 9 outlets

3. 03

   Metallica

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

   Oct 18 · 5 outlets

4. 04

   HateSphere

   DISGRUNTLED DAD REVIEWS With DAVE MUSTCOMPLAIN: HATESPHERE – GUILLOTINE

   Oct 14 · 5 outlets

5. 05

   DIETH

   DIETH Releases New Single 'Pound Of Flesh'

   Oct 17 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Cro‐Mags, Turnstile

   CRO-MAGS Launch New Version Of 'It's The Limit' From Upcoming 'The Age Of Quarrel: 40 Years Of Quarrel' Album

   Oct 16 · 3 outlets

7. 07

   Мастер

   Among The Seeds Of Death

   Oct 17 · 2 outlets

8. 08

   Voivod

   New Demo Trailer Released For 'Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior' Officially Licensed Video Game Inspired By VOIVOD

   Oct 16 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Unleashed, Venom, Cronos

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

   Oct 12 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    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

11. 11

    Voivod

    Voïvod : le jeu vidéo

    Oct 18 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Nevermore

    See Pro-Shot Video Of NEVERMORE Performing 'The River Dragon Has Come' At 2026 BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Pantera, Ross Halfin

    Watch: PANTERA Members Talk About New, Fully Authorized Photo Book From ROSS HALFIN

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Anthrax

    REVIEW: Anthrax – Cursum Perficio

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    GWAR

    GWAR Announce New Split Album, Unleash "Splatter Fu"

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Power Trip

    POWER TRIP Drop Double Single “Precinct 3” / “Scavenger”

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Randy Rhoads, Scott Ian, David Ellefson, Marty Friedman

    JACKSON Unveils 'Legend' Series Signature Guitars For RANDY RHOADS, SCOTT IAN, DAVID ELLEFSON And MARTY FRIEDMAN

    Oct 14 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    New Jersey, Revenant

    Q&A: New Jersey Death-Thrash Legends Revenant Resurrected

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Combat Shock

    CHRONIQUE : Combat Shock "Nightmare Fuel"

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

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