Album Anniversaries in 2026
A round up of some of the great Metal albums that are hitting notable anniversaries in 2026. Article by Oli Gonzalez.
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Month: January 2026
Urne – Setting Fire To The Sky
Review of Setting Fire To The Sky, the 2026 album release from UK Progressive Metallers, Urne. Review by Oli Gonzalez.
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Sidious – Malefic Necropolis
Review of Malefic Necropolis, the 2026 album release from UK Black Metallers, Sidious. Review by Oli Gonzalez.
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Jagged City – There Are More Of Us, Always
Review of There Are More Of Us, Always, the 2026 album release from instrumental post-rockers, Jagged City. Review by Oli Gonzalez.
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KISSING KAOS – ‘Chaos Inside’ Official Video Premier
Video premier of ‘Chaos Inside’, the January 2026 single from Punk/ Melodic Rock band, Kissing Kaos.
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WITCH – The Hex Is On..And Then Some
Review of The Hex Is One…And Then Some, the 2026 compilation release of classics from 80s Hair Metal band, Witch. Review by Jon Deaux.
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SYBERIA – Quan tot s’apagui
Review of Quan tot s’apagui, the 2026 album release from Spanish Instrumental Post-Rockers, Syberia. Review by Jon Deaux.
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D.A.M – Inside The Wreckage
Review of Inside The Wreckage, the 2026 2-disc compilation of Classic UK Thrash from D.A.M. Review by Jon Deaux.
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Bödel – Dödsbringaren
Review of Dödsbringaren, the 2026 album release from Swedish Crust/ Punk band Bödel. Review by Jon Deaux.
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EMQs with SCRATCH ONE GRUB
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Welsh Progressive Alt-Metallers, Scratch One Grub. Huge thanks to all the band for taking part.
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Crystal Lake – The Weight Of Sound
Review of The Weight Of Sound, the 2026 album release from Japanese Metalcore legends, Crystal Lake. Review by Jon Deaux.
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Cryptopsy, 200 Stab Wounds, Inferi, Corpse Pile
Live review of Canadian Death Metallers Cryptopsy, at Manchester Club Academy, on 22nd January 2026, with support from 200 Stab Wounds, Inferi, and Corpse Pile. Review by Oli Gonzalez.
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Deathgeist – Underworld
Review of Underworld, the 2026 album release from Brazilian Thrash Metallers Deathgeist. Review by Victor Augusto.
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EMQ’s With Lily Löwe
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Norwegian Rock Project Lily Löwe. Huge thanks to Lily for taking part.
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Hamasaari – Pictures
Review of Pictures, the 2026 album release from French Progressive Metallers, Hamasaari. Review by Beth Morait.
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EMQ’s With REVERBER
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Italian Power-Thrash Metallers Reverber. Huge thanks to them for taking part.
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Textures – Genotype
Review of Genotype, the 2026 album release from Dutch Progressive Metallers, Textures. Review by Oli Gonzalez.
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EMQs with Gravewitch
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with USA Extreme Metallers, Gravewitch. Huge thanks Guitarist/ Vocalist Chris Fleming, and Drummer Andrew Ingraham for taking part.
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Virtue In Vain – Nothing Is All I Am EP
Review of Nothing Is All I am, the 2026 EP release from Welsh Metalcore band, Virtue In Vain. Review by Jon Deaux.
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EMQ’s With Dying Awkward Angel
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Italian Melodic Death Metallers, Dying Awkward Angel. Huge thanks to their guitarist, Lorenzo, for taking part.
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Dieversity – IV
Review of IV, the 2026 album release from German Modern Metalcore band, Dieversity. Review by Beth Morait.
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EMQ’s With BEFORE THE SIRENS
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with UK metalcore band, Before The Sirens. Huge thanks to their vocalist/ guitarist, Alun Davies, for taking part.
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2026 Festival Season Guide
A guide to the best festivals happening this year, from the perspective of our roving reporter, Oli Gonzalez.
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New Miserable Experience – Gild The Lilly
Review of Gild The Lilly, the 2026 album release from USA Alt/ Synth Rockers, New Miserable Experience. Review by Oli Gonzalez.
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Voice of Glass – Epos (EP)
Review of Epos, the 2026 EP release from USA Gothic Metallers, Voice of Glass. Review by Dark Juan.
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In A House Of Heartbeats – Divination Of Dreams
Review of Divination Of Dreams, the 2026 album release from UK Instrumental Post-Rockers, In A House Of Heartbeats. Review by Oli Gonzalez.
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OmegaThrone – Predators Make Empires
Review of Predators Make Empires, the 2026 album release from UK Blackened Death Metallers, OmegaThrone. Review by Oli Gonzalez.
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Ov Sulfur – Endless
Review of Endless, the 2026 album release from USA Deathcore band, Ov Sulfur. Review by Oli Gonzalez.
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Mother Vulture – Cartoon Violence
Review of Cartoon Violence, the 2026 album release from UK Rockers, Mother Vulture. Review by Jon Deaux.
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Kreator – Krushers Of The World
Review of Krushers Of The World, the 2026 album release from German Thrash legends, Kreator. Review by Oli Gonzalez.
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Alter Bridge – Alter Bridge
Review of Rockers Alter Bridge’s self-titled 2026 album release. Review by Jon Deaux.
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David Boring – Liminal Beings and Their Echoes
Review of Liminal Beings and Their Echoes, the 2026 album release from Experimental Noise Rockers, David Boring. Review by Jon Deaux.
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Uuhai – Human Herds
The Metalphysicist’s take on Human Herds, the 2026 album release from Mongolian Folk Metallers Uuhai.
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UUHAI- Human Herds
Review of Human Herds, the 2026 album release from Mongolian Metallers, Uuhai. Review by Jon Deaux.
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EMQ’s With Jorogumo
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with UK-based Sludge/ Death Metal band, Jorogumo. Huge thanks to their Guitarist, Adam, for taking part.
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Orchid Throne – Buried In Black
Review of Buried in Black, the 2026 album release from USA Melodic Doom project, Orchid Throne. Review by Jon Deaux.
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Fuath – III
Review of III, the 2026 album release from Scottish Atmospheric Black Metallers, Fuath. Review by The Metalphysicist.
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Dark Star Burial – The Sacred Neurotic
Review of The Sacred Neurotic, the 2025 album release from Industrial Progressive project, Dark Sky Burial. Review by The Metalphysicist.
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EMQ’s With THE RETICENT
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with USA Progressive Metallers, The Reticent. Huge thanks to their Bassist, Paul McBride, for taking part.
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Edenbridge – Set The Dark On Fire
Review of Set The Dark On Fire, the 2026 album release from Austrian Symphonic Prog Metallers, Edenbridge. Review by Jon Deaux.
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EMQ’s With THE RIPTIDE RATS
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Swedish Surf Rockers, The Riptide Rats. Huge thanks to their bassist, Jocke, for taking part.
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Beyond The Black – Breaking The Silence
Review of Breaking The Silence, the 2026 album release from German Symphonic Metallers, Beyond The Black. Review by Jon Deaux.
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