New thrash metal releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week in thrash metal, new music and visual content emerge from established and evolving acts. Death Angel, As I Lay Dying, and Prong unveil fresh singles, while METALLICA shares a pro-shot performance video and celebrates a guitar pickup milestone. Additional releases include a long-awaited demo collection from Chris Poland and Gar Samuelson's pre-MEGADETH project, a new album from CRO-MAGS, and a visual history release from CHILDREN OF BODOM. The genre also sees renewed attention with a 40th-anniversary pop-up shop for SLAYER and a new release from the collaborative project CROWNSHIFT.

1. 01

   Death Angel

   Death Angel releases new single 'The Never Was'

   Nov 6 · 7 outlets

2. 02

   As I Lay Dying

   AS I LAY DYING Shares New Single 'The Cost To Stay' From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

   Nov 3 · 7 outlets

3. 03

   Prong

   Prong shares new single 'New Commission' from upcoming self-titled album

   Nov 5 · 5 outlets

4. 04

   Corrosion of Conformity

   Corrosion of Conformity shares live video of 'Baad Man' and 'Lose Yourself' from Sweetwater Studios

   Nov 6 · 5 outlets

5. 05

   Metallica

   METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' Performance From Sixth Show Of Las Vegas Sphere Residency

   Nov 8 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Marty Friedman, Megadeth

   MARTY FRIEDMAN Releases New Single '2 Rebeldes (Spanish Vocal)'

   Nov 7 · 3 outlets

7. 07

   Metallica, James Hetfield

   METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Helps EMG Celebrate 50th Anniversary With Limited-Edition Signature Set Release

   Nov 5 · 2 outlets

8. 08

   Children of Bodom

   CHILDREN OF BODOM: 'Hate Crew - A Visual History' To Be Released In April 2027

   Nov 5 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Trivium, Down, Cult of Luna, Northlane

   Upcoming Metal Releases: 11/1/26 – 11/7/26

   Nov 3 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    Chris Poland, Gar Samuelson, Megadeth

    CHRIS POLAND And GAR SAMUELSON's Pre-MEGADETH Band THE NEW YORKERS To Release Collection Of Never-Before-Heard Demos And Live Tracks

    Nov 8 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Dark Angel, Gene Hoglan

    GENE HOGLAN Says New DARK ANGEL Music Will Arrive 'Before The End Of The Year': 'I'm Really Excited'

    Nov 6 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Slayer

    SLAYER Announces 'Reign In Blood' 40th-Anniversary Pop-Up Shop Ahead Of Sold-Out Los Angeles Shows

    Nov 6 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Prong

    Sortie du nouvel album de Prong

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Cro‐Mags

    CRO-MAGS travaille actuellement sur un nouvel album

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Cro‐Mags

    CRO MAGS « THE AGE OF QUARREL : 40 YEARS OF QUARREL »

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Metal Church

    METAL CHURCH dévoile le clip vidéo de la chanson « Dead To Rights »

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Crownshift, Finntroll, Children of Bodom

    CROWNSHIFT (avec des membres de FINNTROLL et CHILDREN OF BODOM) : les détails du nouvel album The Shadows We Buried ; Clip vidéo de la chanson « In The Dead Of Night » dévoilé

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Get the Shot

    GET THE SHOT Interview Dany Roberge

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Trivium

    Trivium rejoue un morceau de son premier album, 23 ans plus tard, dans son propre studio

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Hirax

    Track Premiere: Hirax – “Vigilante”

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

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