Heavy metal fans have plenty to listen to this week, as new material has been released from metalcore favourites, melodeath veterans and more.

Slipknot have entered a new era with the surprise release of “Arsenal”. This is the debut single from their newly launched label, (sic)est Records.

Preston’s own theatrical metal band Ward XVI are bringing their dark and twisted world to The Ferret for a very special show in December.

Damnation Festival’s pre-show, A Night of Salvation, has sold out in just nine minutes.

Cattle Decapitation’s Death Atlas ends with humanity being wiped from existence. Four years later, Terrasite crawls from the remains.

Trivium and In Flames are bringing a stacked line-up to the UK next spring.

Attendees can expect an evening of metal music, with all proceeds from the show going to a charitable cause.

Raised Reckless, a Yorkshire pop-punk project, are preparing to release their latest single.

Shadow Fest Promotions are hosting their final show at The Underground in Bradford, before taking an extended break until 2028.