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Monthly Release Round-up: May 2026

This was a somewhat light month, but the quality of the albums is pretty damn high considering the slate is all very tenured bands.

Darkthrone, Pre-Historic Metal

The band is now 6 albums deep into their classic heavy metal phase. There's just something about the band's spartan production style that nails the throwback feeling without being obnoxious about it.

Listen: spotify

Sevendust, One

It's been a long time since I've paid attention of new Sevendust material, but this was worth my time. The band still writes some great choruses and Clint Lowery's riff-writing remains top notch.

Listen: spotify

Venom, Into Oblivion

I've never been a big Venom fan, but this was a fun album. Feels like a 90s thrash record (complimentary).

Listen: Bandcamp

Ingested, Denigration

Despite the sudden dismissal of their replacement vocalist — with all of the vocals re-recorded by the band's guitarists — this is still a really strong deathcore record.

Listen: Bandcamp

Frozen Soul, No Place Of Warmth

High-quality, slow-roasted death metal, seasoned with a few guest appearances.

Listen:

Pro-Pain, Stone Cold Anger

I don't think I've listened to these guys much since 2000's Round 6, but I really enjoyed this new record. Tight, groovy hardcore with an old school flare.

Listen: spotify

Dimmu Borgir, Grand Serpent Rising

Clocking in at 69 minutes, this record has a lot more memorable riffs than much of the band's recent output. It's got all the same symphonic trappings as the band's earlier work, but the songwriting feels a lot more interesting.

Listen: spotify

PUBLISHED: 2026-05-31

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