Rimouski, Quebec space-themed, orchestral metal band Vortex are dropping their concept EP Alien Realms tomorrow. Before it gets released everywhere, you can stream it here.

Canadian atmospheric black metal trio A Flock Named Murder barely come up for air on blistering new epic “To Drown in Obsidian Tides.”

The USBM pillar shines a light on how gaming help shepherd him down his blackened path.

At least there’s still no import tax on Australian grind trio Blight Worms.

Putrid Offal serve up gory death metal on their new LP.

Check out the new deathcrusher from Prophetic Suffering: “a front-loaded assault which pays homage to our speed metal masters!”

Ohio stoner doom stalwarts Moontemple honor Egyptian god “Horus” in their new beard-forward video.

Get rowdy with Philly trio Family Garden.

We don’t know how well you know our Kevin Stewart-Panko, but his review of the Toronto stop of the Meshuggah, Cannibal Corpse, Carcass tour might help…

This week’s crop of new releases leans heavily on the epic and theatrical side with the latest from Allegaeon, Eonian, Tómarú and more!