Global Metal News
Recent developments
October 3, 2026 · Santiago, Chile
Autumn Tomb: a new doom alliance
Members of The Sword and Zombi have united in Autumn Tomb, a new doom metal project. Their debut effort is due in November, and a first single is already streaming: a useful introduction before the larger release arrives. The PRP, published October 2, 2026: Read the announcement.
SLAM BAND announces its full-length debut
SLAM BAND, whose lineup includes members associated with Filth, has announced THE ALBUM. The full-length debut will feature 12 songs. This is an announcement to put on your radar—not a claim that the record came out today. The PRP, published October 2, 2026: Read the album announcement.
Roxy Music opens the archive
For a detour beyond the heavy lane, Roxy Music has shared a previously unreleased “Pyjamarama” demo from the expanded For Your Pleasure reissue. The edition also includes a lost 1973 Top Of The Pops performance of the song. An archival recording can offer a different listening angle without being mistaken for a newly written track. NME, published October 3, 2026: Explore the reissue story.
New Music Drops
Recent developments: the listening queue
Big Ass Truck I.E. — “Dragging Meat”
Big Ass Truck I.E. has shared “Dragging Meat”, a track from the forthcoming debut EP Found On Road Dead, due October 20 via Nuclear Blast Records. Start with the song now; keep the EP date separate from the single report. Metal Injection, published October 2, 2026: Listen and read.
To The Grave — Liberation Front
To The Grave’s Liberation Front was reported as out now on October 2. The accompanying story also points listeners toward the band's new “Limb From Lamb” video. For your session, pair the release with the visual rather than treating the October 3 edition as its release announcement. Metal Injection, published October 2, 2026: Explore the release and video.
Alienist introduces Jacob Churchward
Alienist welcomes new guitarist/vocalist Jacob Churchward with the “Phantom” music video. That makes this both a lineup introduction and a viewing recommendation—two reasons to give the clip your attention. The PRP, published October 2, 2026: Watch “Phantom”.
ATLAS — “Bittersleep”
ATLAS has released the single “Bittersleep”, with a video also available. Add it to the queue as a track-and-video pairing; the report concerns a single, not an album release. The PRP, published October 2, 2026: Discover “Bittersleep”.
Live Shows & Discoveries
Recent developments: from arenas to the kitchen
Greta Van Fleet sets a 2027 horizon
Greta Van Fleet has announced the Into The Beginning tour: a 59-date itinerary across the UK, Europe and North America in 2027. The run includes arena shows in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow. Think of this as a future touring announcement, not a concert happening today. NME, published October 3, 2026: Read the tour announcement.
Performance discovery: Toyah and Robert Fripp tackle MC5
At the other end of the stage-size spectrum, Toyah Willcox and King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp shared a rendition of MC5’s “Kick Out The Jams”, recorded in their Worcestershire kitchen for their ongoing video series. This September 27 performance offers an intimate viewing detour: no arena required. Louder Sound, published September 27, 2026: Watch the home performance.
Metal Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example in context |
|---|---|---|
| alliance | A partnership formed to work toward a shared purpose. | "Autumn Tomb is a new musical alliance involving members of The Sword and Zombi." |
| forthcoming | Expected to appear or happen soon. | "Found On Road Dead is a forthcoming EP due October 20." |
| archival | Related to material preserved from the past. | "The Roxy Music reissue includes archival material." |
| itinerary | A planned route or schedule for a journey. | "Greta Van Fleet announced a 59-date tour itinerary." |
| rendition | A particular performance or interpretation of a piece of music. | "Toyah and Robert Fripp shared their rendition of an MC5 song." |