Metallian Magazine Presents: THE HEAVY METAL MUSIC ENCYCLOPEDIA

Finland-based ARCHGOAT's 2026 studio album is called Nightbringer, Lightbringer. It shall be released through Debemur Morti Productions in September.

Inspired by KEEL? One of the originators of death metal, Canada-based SLAUGHTER has reformed after 31 years. The band's sole proper full-length was 1987's Strappado. SLAUGHTER has uploaded a rehearsal video for a song called Incinerator.

Brazil-based death metal band NERVOCHAOS has signed with Black Lion Records. A new album is slated for the autumn of 2026.

Toronto, Canada-based death metal group COPROLITH has its debut full-length Putrescence available through Me Saco Un Ojo Records in July of 2026.