Conrad “Cronos” Lant, vocalist, bassist, and founding creative force of Venom, died at age 63. The band confirmed his passing on October 1, 2026, via official social media. Our deepest condolences go out to his son Nathan, his family, and everyone whose life his music changed forever. Continue reading
New Music Friday is back with a packed October 2nd 2026 release slate, spanning Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Extreme Metal, Doom, Punk, Progressive music, and more.
Browse the full list below, support the artists through the official links, and tell us what is hitting your speakers first in the comments!
Italian power metal powerhouse Frozen Crown drops their dramatic metal take on the Goo Goo Dolls‘ “Iris,” filmed live on Kamelot‘s Dark Asylum North American tour, as their sixth studio album The Legend of the Six Kings lands October 2 via Napalm Records. The band also hit Europe this October and November supporting Beast in Black with Sonata Arctica as a special guest. Watch it now and pre-order below.
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Lustmord Lombardo, the pairing of dark ambient pioneer Lustmord and percussive titan Dave Lombardo, release “An Eternal Presence Part II: Relentless,” the latest cut from their debut album The Pulse of Atoms, out tomorrow via Ipecac Recordings. Hit play below and let the void swallow you whole. Continue reading
