Metal Assault: News

Florida death metal legends Obituary have revealed a new song off of their upcoming self-titled Relapse Records release, out March 17th. In addition, they have also announced a run of US headline dates with Gruesome as support act, the tour dubbed ‘The East Coast Redneck Run’. This, of course, will follow Obituary’s run with Kreator, Midnight and Horrendous on this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour. Listen to the song ‘A Lesson In Vengeance’ and check out Obituary’s tour itinerary below. Continue reading “Obituary Stream New Song, Announce US Tour Dates with Gruesome”

In celebration of ‘Sacred’, their first full-length studio album in over two decades, Maryland doom legends The Obsessed have announced an extensive US headline tour, with support act Karma To Burn, along with Fatso Jetson and Lo-Pan on select dates. Check out the dates below, and be on the lookout for ‘Sacred’, releasing April 7th on Relapse Records! Continue reading “The Obsessed Announce US Headline Tour with Karma To Burn”

Mastodon have revealed another song off of their upcoming eighth full-length studio album ‘Emperor of Sand’, our March 31st via Reprise Records. Listen to the track below and check out the album details. A full 360-degree view of the cover art is available here. Continue reading “Mastodon Stream New Song ‘Andromeda’”

Revolving around their appearances at this year’s editions of Maryland Death Fest, 71Grind Fest and Northwest Terror Fest, Seattle doom metal band Samothrace have announced a US headline run for the coming Spring, with fellow Seattle group He Whose Ox is Gored as the main support act bringing their psychedelic doom to the mix, along with Oakland CA black metal band Void Omnia on select dates. Check out the itinerary below, and make sure to mark your calendars to catch these incredible bands in your town. Continue reading “Samothrace Announces US Tour with He Whose Ox is Gored”

Modern metal giants Korn have announced plans for a summer 2017 headline tour through North America. Stone Sour will be the main support act on all dates. Additional supportfor the first leg (6/16 to 6/25) will come from Babymetal, Yelawolf and Islander , while Skillet, Yelawolf and DED will provide support on the second leg (7/19 to 8/2). Check out the dates below. Tickets to the general public go on sale Friday March 10th at 10 AM local time. Continue reading “Korn Announces “The Serenity of Summer” Headline Tour”