alternative metal

2026
Korn Reward the Scars single release

On April 23, 2026, the group released a single, “Reward the Scars”, which became their first song release in four years. The track appeared on the soundtrack for the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion pack.

Bring Me the Horizon reactivation

On 13 April 2026, the band announced a re-recording of their debut, Count Your Blessings , for its 20th anniversary. The band stated that the re-recording is a “reactivation” and “recontextualisation” and that they made it “sharper, heavier, and more vital than ever”.

Corrosion of Conformity Good God / Baad Man

The band’s eleventh studio album, Good God / Baad Man , was released on April 3, 2026. The first single was “Gimme Some Moore”, followed by “You or Me”, “Asleep on the Killing Floor” and “Baad Man” . Nearly a month prior to its release, Nick Shabatura replaced Stanton Moore…
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Korn Fieldy reveals permanent departure

In April 2026, Fieldy revealed that not taking a COVID vaccination meant that he would not join the band on the 2021 tour, which then led to his permanent departure. He considers himself “retired” from Korn but has not ruled out a return.

Sepultura possibilities are always open

In April 2026, Kisser stated that the “possibilities are always open” for future Sepultura shows after the conclusion of the Celebrating Life Through Death tour. In regards to the band members’ future plans, he said, “It’s irrelevant to say if [the retirement is] gonna be forever or we gonna be…
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Chevelle (band) In an interview with Full Metal Jackie on KLOS’ “Whiplash”, drummer

In an interview with Full Metal Jackie on KLOS’ “Whiplash”, drummer Sam Loeffler stated that their tenth album was self-produced. He described the process as “The hardest thing we’ve ever done [and]…probably not worth it, but we did it, and we can say we did it.” Their previous long-time producer,…
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Seether The band released a new single titled “Into the Ground” on 20 March

The band released a new single titled “Into the Ground” on 20 March 2026. On the same date, they announced the digital-only EP Beneath the Surface , released on 17 April 2026. The EP acts as a continuation of The Surface Seems So Far .

Godsmack Live At Mohegan Sun

In March 13, 2026, Godsmack announced their second live album, Live At Mohegan Sun . The album doubles as a concert video and is set to be released on May 1.

Anthrax (American band) Prior to the release of Cursum Perficio , the band (along with

Prior to the release of Cursum Perficio , the band (along with Exodus) opened for Megadeth on the Canadian leg of their final tour in February and March 2026, and they will also support Iron Maiden on select dates to the North American leg of their Run for Your Lives…
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Trapt On April 24, 2025, it was reported that Trapt’s upcoming ninth album

On April 24, 2025, it was reported that Trapt’s upcoming ninth album would be titled Resurrection . When asked about it, Brown promised the album would include “some of the heaviest Trapt songs we have done.” The band debuted the song “Bandages” in concert in August, while “I Did My…
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