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Kamelot: Dark asylum [Vinyl LP]

Chart-topping German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA will release their new studio album, Eclipse, on August 7, 2026, via Napalm Records. The upcoming full-length features eleven tracks that represent the most diverse body of work in the band's discography so far: every song has its own identity-a journey full of discoveries-yet they all belong to the same world. Classic, '80s-inspired metal riffs stand alongside low-tuned modern metal guitars, cinematic orchestral sounds meet Celtic folk influences, and dark electronic elements blend with intimate rock moments, even including a guitar solo that owes more to Pink Floyd than to any metal genre. All songs were orchestrated by two film score composers working in Hollywood: Lukas Geppert, who worked on the scores for Nobody 2 and the latest Final Destination, and Ishaan Tyagi, who has contributed to productions such as Wuthering Heights. CD disc 2: Instrumental Versions.

After numerous world tours, ten full length albums, and globally recognized acclaim, groove metal legends DEVILDRIVER remain full speed ahead in their second decade of decimation. The band recently rounded out their career defining double album Dealing With Demons Vols. 1 & 2. Now out for blood, DEVILDRIVER sets out on a rabid hunt with Strike and Kill dropping July 10, 2026 via Napalm Records. A ferocious lash that honors its namesake with brutal dedication, Strike and Kill holds the blade to your throat, serving up that trademark DEVILDRIVER blend of melodeath elegance, blackened atmosphere, tectonic grooves, and iconic frontman Dez Fafara's visceral delivery. With the return of founding bass legend Jon Miller, Strike and Kill sees DEVILDRIVER return to their carnivorous origin, reigniting the incendiary sound that founded their legacy, a must listen for all fans of the genre.

In Somnolent Ruin captures the essence of a band that no longer needs to prove anything - and yet still does. Active since the mid-1990s and having released their debut album, Where Lovers Mourn, in 2003, DRACONIAN have continuously demonstrated their unmatched ability to craft otherworldly doom melodies and searing heavy instrumentation, complemented by lyrics that read like poetry. Their art cuts deep, compelling listeners to confront their inner demons, wander through the darkest shadows, and even embrace emotional numbness, only to emerge with a sense of inner peace. This album confronts listeners with life's hardest questions, exploring feelings of alienation and the search for direction in unfamiliar territory.

DOMINUM return with their third full-length album Night is Calling, out July 3, 2026 via Napalm Records. After storming straight into the Top 10 of the Official German Album Charts with their previous album The Dead Don't Die, the fast-rising band led by mastermind and vocalist Felix Heldt - better known to fans as Dr. Dead - are ready to open the next chapter of their dark and theatrical universe. Blending substantial songwriting with heavy riffs and irresistibly catchy choruses, DOMINUM have carved out their own thrilling niche between modern metal, horror aesthetics and arena-ready hooks. With Night is Calling, DOMINUM continue their rapid ascent while staying true to what makes them unique: theatrical, melodic and heavy metal driven by the dark charisma of Dr. Dead and his Zombies. One thing is certain - the Living Dead Squad keeps growing.

Gems: Year of the snake [Gatefold / Vinyl LP]

Top-charting originators of thrash EXODUS have emerged hungrier than ever in 2026. Resurging at full force with their 12th studio album and Napalm Records debut, Goliath (out March 20, 2026), the band reinforces their eternal foothold at the top of thrash metal's hierarchy with 10 of their most diverse, anthemic emissions to date. Further fueled by the widely embraced return of iconic late-era frontman Rob Dukes - first appearing on 2005's Shovel Headed Kill Machine - the album boasts what the band describes as the performance of his life. Goliath is EXODUS' most collaborative record in their four decade-plus history, featuring songs written by several band members and guest contributions from Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) and violinist Katie Jacoby.