![[Heavy News]: ENSLAVED (NOR) Announces New Studio Album MIÐ + Reveals New Track/Video 'Solar Will'.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1787396438640-PGKHH1JHG06M4OTQMSFW/EnslavedBand.jpeg)
[Heavy News]: ENSLAVED (NOR) Announces New Studio Album MIÐ + Reveals New Track/Video 'Solar Will'.
[Heavy News, with thanks to Nuclear Blast Records]: ENSLAVED (NOR) Announces New Studio Album Mið + Reveals New Track ‘Solar Will’. See within for single streaming/music video links, album info/tracklist/art/preorder details, links and more.
![[Heavy News] GRAVECRAWLER (SWE) Release New LP ‘NIDUS’; SUBMASQ (ISR) ‘Spirit Animal’ LP Out 18.09.26.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1786620609093-LUKP3ZQXF6K5KN8TDIGY/gravecrawlernidusbanner.png)
[Heavy News] GRAVECRAWLER (SWE) Release New LP ‘NIDUS’; SUBMASQ (ISR) ‘Spirit Animal’ LP Out 18.09.26.
[Heavy News] GRAVECRAWLER (SWE) Release New LP NIDUS; SUBMASQ (ISR) Spirit Animal LP Out 18.09.26. See within for album order/pre-order links, music videos/single streams, artist and release bio, links and more.
![[Heavy News]: TO THE GRAVE (AU) Launch New Single; New Album 'Liberation Front’ Set for Release Oct 2, 2026.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1786547714509-VBWFT672U0729MR4TLMP/433000.jpg)
[Heavy News]: TO THE GRAVE (AU) Launch New Single; New Album 'Liberation Front’ Set for Release Oct 2, 2026.
[Heavy News]: TO THE GRAVE (AU) Launch New Single; New Album Liberation Front Set for Release Oct 2, 2026. Touring This September (Australia/North America)!
![[Podcast] Ep. 85: [Interview] w/ JASON PEPPIAT of PSYCROPTIC (AUS) + ISC Radio.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1785936451311-NLWXMKTCVUUD0ILL99JY/Inner-Strength+Check+Podcast+Episode+85+%5BInterview%5D+with+JASON+PEPPIAT+of.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 85: [Interview] w/ JASON PEPPIAT of PSYCROPTIC (AUS) + ISC Radio.
[Podcast] Inner-Strength Check Podcast, Episode 85: [Interview] with JASON PEPPIAT of PSYCROPTIC (AU). See for video and audio-only podcast links. Featured Artists Tracks From/News + Links For: FRANKENBOK (AU), ZVINDIYAR (BHR), NINTH REALM (US), & MINDVILE (SPA/US).
![[Podcast] Ep. 84: [Interview] w/ GREG MCINTOSH of PARADISE LOST (UK).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1784373751970-M4Z4F7N7BHFMYFBTTT2K/ParadiseLost.jpeg)
[Podcast] Ep. 84: [Interview] w/ GREG MCINTOSH of PARADISE LOST (UK).
Inner-Strength Check [Podcast], Episode 84: Ep. [Interview] w/ GREG MCINTOSH of PARADISE LOST (UK). See within for video/audio interview links, tour info, plus featured tracks, news and other info on ISC Radio: ANTHRAX (US), MELECHESH (INTL), ANNIHILUS MUNDI (US) & CORROSION OF CONFORMITY (US).
![[Podcast] Ep. 82: [Interview] with DANI FILTH of CRADLE OF FILTH (UK) Ahead of Aus Tour Next Week.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1783435964700-LJQLYMJE5YB7GPDG52HF/Episode+84+Dani+Filth+Banner.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 82: [Interview] with DANI FILTH of CRADLE OF FILTH (UK) Ahead of Aus Tour Next Week.
Ep. 83: [Interview] with DANI FILTH of CRADLE OF FILTH (UK) Ahead of Australian Tour (This Week!). See within for full video/audio-only interview links, tour dates/info, ticket links and more re: upcoming co-headliner tour starting Thursday!
Featured Artists (Bonus ISC Radio Segment): VULGAR MEPHITIS (US), VAEOVON (NZ), GOLD SPIRE (SWE) & UR ZIRKEL (GER).
![[Podcast] Ep. 81: [Interview] with DEZ FAFARA of DEVILDRIVER (US) Ahead of July 2026 Australian Tour.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1782902667951-TSL2ZWF3XO891Z83W95B/Inner-Strength+Check+Podcast%2C+Ep.+81+%5BInterview%5D+w+DEZ+FARARA+of+DEVILDRIVER+%28US%29.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 81: [Interview] with DEZ FAFARA of DEVILDRIVER (US) Ahead of July 2026 Australian Tour.
Inner-Strength Check Podcast, Episode 81: Interview with DEZ FAFARA of DEVILDRIVER (US) Ahead Of July 2026 Australian Tour. See within for full podcast episodes (audio-only/video), plus additional ‘ISC Radio’ segment featuring IRON SLAUGHT (FRA), DEAD SLEEP (SWE), PSYCROPTIC (AUS), CONTROL THE SUN (AUS) & GREEN LUNG (UK).
![[Podcast] Ep. 75: [Interview] w/ KYLE SCHAEFER OF FALLUJAH (us) & Inner-Strength Check Radio, 18.05.26.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1779099961456-PSL1JSDCWFACTZ3XYSQP/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep+75.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 75: [Interview] w/ KYLE SCHAEFER OF FALLUJAH (us) & Inner-Strength Check Radio, 18.05.26.
[Podcast] Ep. 75: [Interview] w/ KYLE SCHAEFER OF FALLUJAH (US) & Inner-Strength Check Radio, 18.05.26.
Additional Featured Artists: AETERE (FRA), ANTIMOZDEBEAST (US), ORCHA MELCHA (US), ANTHRAX (US), DITHEIST (US), ANTIMOZDEBEAST (US) & W.M.D. (CAN).
![[Heavy News]: DESPISED ICON (CA), DEAD SLEEP (SWE) & PLINI (AU).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1775018159228-M3DZ4CHK2SMAE8PJ0952/Heavy+News+01.04.26+-+cover.png)
[Heavy News]: DESPISED ICON (CA), DEAD SLEEP (SWE) & PLINI (AU).
Today’s serving of Heavy News comes with a piping hot tray of award-winning Canadian deathcore (via Despised Icon), rapturous Swedish thrash with Dead Sleep’s latest single + album reveal, and an all-Australian dessert with Plini’s delectable new single/upcoming album. Bon appetit!
![[Heavy News]: ENSLAVED (NOR), BLACK LABEL SOCIETY & AUGUST BURNS RED (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1774842345321-MLGCUEO6X1DVFGFPU7B1/%5BHeavy+News%5D+AUGUST+BURNS+RED+%28US%29+BLACK+LABEL+SOCIETY+%28US%29+ENSLAVED+%28US%29.png)
[Heavy News]: ENSLAVED (NOR), BLACK LABEL SOCIETY & AUGUST BURNS RED (US).
[Music Mondays/ Heavy News]: A trifecta of new-release treats from way across a big pond, from Enslaved’s sea-shantie collaboration with The Storm Weather Shanty Choir (Norway), Zakk Wylde and Co’s latest Black Label Society LP release, and that of upcoming LP/new single by fellow US metal stalwarts August Burns Red. Dig in, me hearties!
![[Podcast] #MusicMondays/Heavy News: Inner-Strength Check Radio, 16.02.25.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1771243596165-403QMEV2AO8J1CTZDKL7/Inner-Strength+Check+Radio+%23MusicMonday%2C+Feb+16th+2026..png)
[Podcast] #MusicMondays/Heavy News: Inner-Strength Check Radio, 16.02.25.
There’s honestly way too much going on in the latest edition of Inner-Strength Check Radio, so I’m not even going to pretend it’ll fit into a neat little excerpt! Just get in here and enjoy an hours’ worth of underground heavy music, get the scoop on some recent Heavy News/tour announcements, and check out more albums and tours than you shake a stick at. G’arn. Hop in.
![[Podcast]: Ep. 66 - [Interview] w/ NICOLAI BUSSE of MØL (Denmark).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1769134577047-58YTHXMXB0TM3OSCML85/Ep66MOLband.jpg)
[Podcast]: Ep. 66 - [Interview] w/ NICOLAI BUSSE of MØL (Denmark).
[Podcast] Ep. 66 sees myself joining Nicolai Busse from Denmark’s incredible post-black/alternative metal outfit MØL to discuss the bold new album Dreamcrush (out 30th Jan via Nuclear Blast), songwriting, influences and more. Check the link for interview (video/audio-only versions) plus ‘Young’ music video, album details, artist links and more!
![[Podcast]: Episode 62 - [Interview] with MILLE PETROZZA of KREATOR.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1765938202805-S81JUD3I2PFDE6QX9J8U/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+62+%5BInterview%5D+with+MILLE+PETROZZA+of+KREATOR..png)
[Podcast]: Episode 62 - [Interview] with MILLE PETROZZA of KREATOR.
[Podcast]: Wow, what an incredible opportunity! Pulled up on the side of the road, ISC host Brady gets a last-minute call for a once in a lifetime thrash-metal fan dream - an opportunity to speak with influential Teutonic thrash lord Mille Petrozza, of German kings Kreator! See link for video interview/audio-only podcast version, recent singles links, Krushers of The World preorder links and more. Das ist sehr gut, danke Mille!
![[Podcast] Ep. 61: [Interview] with ERIC JARRIN of DESPISED ICON (CAN).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1761302077625-CF6VOLMPBXMD3QPHGM76/image003.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 61: [Interview] with ERIC JARRIN of DESPISED ICON (CAN).
[Podcast]: Canada’s premiere melding of death metal and hardcore made manifest, Despised Icon are both influential spearheads and distinctly their own act. Here to chat with me on the podcast is guitarist Eric Jarrin. Tune in via the link for both video and audio-only/podcast versions plus Shadow Work (out Oct 31st via Nuclear Blast) pre-order links, latest single ‘The Apparition’ and more! Get your slam on.
![[Podcast] Ep. 60: [Interview] with NOAH SEE of CONJURER (UK).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1760964693004-AYJFEKCQSOU9LY44MD7T/matthieugill_conjurer.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 60: [Interview] with NOAH SEE of CONJURER (UK).
British progressive post-metal/doom heavyweights Conjurer are a few days from releasing third full-length LP Unself on Oct 24th, via Nuclear Blast Records. It’s an incredible record and one drummer Noah See and I discuss together alongside drumming, touring, collaboration and more. See within for video/audio podcast links, artist/album bio, preorder links and more. Get sludged!
![[Heavy News] KREATOR Announce New Album KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD + Release Video For New Single 'Seven Serpents'.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1759478983628-9J5OYF3TWOEVM0SVYUKP/kreatorband.jpg)
[Heavy News] KREATOR Announce New Album KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD + Release Video For New Single 'Seven Serpents'.
[Heavy News] - You kan’t keep a good krusher down, ‘least of all veteran Teutonic thrash-titans Kreator! They’re back with latest single ‘Seven Serpents’ plus preorders, bio and details for 16th LP Krushers of The World. The album drops Jan 16th via Nuclear Blast Records - check the link for details and to secure a spot!
![[Heavy News] SOULFLY Release Music Video For New Single 'Nihilist' Feat. Todd Jones OF NAILS](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1759391498186-T7H52739VY7VYI0FYQTN/sfmerc.jpg)
[Heavy News] SOULFLY Release Music Video For New Single 'Nihilist' Feat. Todd Jones OF NAILS
[Heavy News]: Cavalera and Co are back at it again! Max and crew demonstrate their unwillingness to rest on laurels, pushing Soulfly’s heavy-factor to new heights with Chama. Check out the link for details/video/stream link for latest single ‘Nihilist’ (feat. Todd Jones of Nails) plus all the relevant links for the upcoming LP, out October 24th via Nuclear Blast Records.
![[Podcast] Ep. 58: [Interview] with CHUCK BILLY of TESTAMENT (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1759213470283-L6C9TPTLAU73B149A67U/testamentband.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 58: [Interview] with CHUCK BILLY of TESTAMENT (US).
Check out our interview from yesterday on Music Monday with Chuck Billy, the powerful veteran frontman/vocalist of iconic Bay Area thrash metal heroes Testament. With Para Bellum due for release on Oct 10th via Nuclear Blast Records, we discussed the upcoming LP, touring, musicianship and much more. Also included are recent singles, album preorder details, artist statement/links and more!
![[Heavy News] PERTURBATOR Shares Menacing New Single 'Mors Ultima Ratio' From New Album ‘Age of Aquarius’.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1757668066163-NVYHKLCZ0VLVRIE3KOWR/perturbatorphoto.jpg)
[Heavy News] PERTURBATOR Shares Menacing New Single 'Mors Ultima Ratio' From New Album ‘Age of Aquarius’.
Critically acclaimed for both his live show, electronic and other multi-instrumental material, Paris-based James Kent aka Perturbator has teased yet another track off the upcoming LP Age of Aquarius in latest single ‘Mors Ultima Ratio’! Peep this slice of heavy doof, get the scoop on both album and artist details, preorder links, single music videos and more within.
![[Heavy News] SOULFLY Announce New Album CHAMA + Release Lyric Video For New Single 'Storm The Gates'.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1756807512221-IOHVFNPM8A7CM34Q4QEP/soulflyphoto.jpg)
[Heavy News] SOULFLY Announce New Album CHAMA + Release Lyric Video For New Single 'Storm The Gates'.
[Heavy News, Tue 2nd Sept]: SOULFLY Announce New Album CHAMA + Release Lyric Video For New Single 'Storm The Gates'! Brazil’s most metal família keep it tribal with a crushing new single and accompanying kaleidoscopic music vid. You can check out both here, with more details/bio on Chama, artist statement/links, merch/LP preorders and more! Groove on.