New Music Releases: October 12th – October 18th, 2025
A Look at This Week’s Notable Albums
Tombs – Feral Darkness
Label: Redefining Darkness Records
Genre: Doom Metal, Gothic Metal, Black Metal
Origin: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Tombs’ fifth album, Feral Darkness, is the perfect soundtrack for the Halloween season. This record explores shadowy themes, with tracks like “Last Days” showcasing a gruff intensity, while “The Sun Sets” envelops listeners in a rich, gothic atmosphere, thick with dark melodies.
–Colin Dempsey
Uaar – Galger og Brann
Label: Fysisk Format
Genre: Crust Punk
Origin: Oslo, Norway
Uaar’s latest release, Galger og Brann, features the standout track “Tunsen Rep,” which critiques humanity’s greed through a gritty d-beat sound. Their music emphasizes humility and presents a stark contrast to the destructive tendencies of our species, showcasing how simplicity can yield powerful results.
–Colin Dempsey
Coroner – Dissonance Theory
Label: Century Media Records
Genre: Thrash Metal
Origin: Zurich, Switzerland
After a 32-year hiatus, Coroner returns with Dissonance Theory, bringing back their signature sharp riffs while dialing down the technical complexity. This album serves as a celebratory reflection of their legacy, echoing modern thrash vibes reminiscent of Testament’s recent work.
–Colin Dempsey
Tribal Gaze – Inveighing Brilliance
Label: Nuclear Blast
Genre: Death Metal
Origin: Longview, TX, United States
Inveighing Brilliance is a no-nonsense album that prioritizes raw power over technical finesse. With an aggressive sound, Tribal Gaze’s latest offering is akin to the visceral experience of dropping a heavy weight, delivering a straightforward and impactful listening experience.
–Colin Dempsey
Violent Testimony – Aggravate
Label: Horror Pain Gore Death Productions
Genre: Grindcore
Origin: Cheyenne, WY, United States
Violent Testimony’s debut album, Aggravate, combines catchy riffs with a warm production quality. This grindcore release is tightly constructed, maintaining the genre’s spontaneity while embedding itself in your memory for reasons beyond sheer brutality.
–Colin Dempsey
An Abstract Illusion – The Sleeping City
Label: Willowtip Records
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
Origin: Sweden
With The Sleeping City, An Abstract Illusion merges the strengths of their prior works while introducing new elements. This album is a vast sonic journey that oscillates between various moods, drawing inspiration from gothic and new age influences to create hauntingly beautiful melodies.
–Kevin Zecchel
Evoken – Mendacium
Label: Profound Lore Records
Genre: Funeral Doom, Death-Doom
Origin: Lyndhurst, NJ, United States
Evoken’s Mendacium narrates the tale of a tormented monk confronting a sinister entity in the 14th century. The album captures the essence of their sound with darkly atmospheric riffs and ghostly keyboard accents, enhancing the chilling narrative throughout.
–Kevin Zecchel
Sabaton – Legends
Label: Better Noise Records
Genre: Power Metal
Origin: Falun, Sweden
Sabaton’s latest offering, Legends, continues their tradition of infusing history into power metal. For fans of their established sound, this record delivers the expected galloping rhythms and engaging storytelling, maintaining their appeal over two decades.
–Kevin Zecchel
Conclusion
This week’s music releases showcase a diverse lineup of heavy genres, with each band bringing their unique flavor to the metal scene. From the haunting melodies of Tombs to the aggressive riffs of Violent Testimony, there is something for every metal enthusiast to explore. As the Halloween season approaches, these albums provide the perfect soundtrack to embrace the darker themes of the month.
FAQs
What genres are represented in this week’s releases?
This week’s releases feature a variety of genres including doom metal, crust punk, thrash metal, death metal, grindcore, progressive death metal, funeral doom, and power metal.
When are these albums expected to be available?
Most of the albums listed are expected to be available on shelves or through distros on Fridays, aligning with typical North American music release schedules.
Who are some of the notable bands releasing music this week?
Notable bands include Tombs, Uaar, Coroner, Tribal Gaze, Violent Testimony, An Abstract Illusion, Evoken, and Sabaton.
