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In the world of heavy metal, there's always something exciting happening. Here's a roundup of the latest news and releases from August 2025.
Legendary heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne passed away this week, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the genre. His influence will continue to resonate for years to come.
Sabaton is gearing up for the release of their new album, Legends, on October 17. The album promises to be a thrilling journey, with the band exploring the stories of historical figures and events.
Sabaton isn't the only band with new music on the horizon. Dogma, a relatively new band that burst onto the metal scene in 2024, is expected to generate buzz with their upcoming sets at Wacken and Bloodstock. Their new single, Be Free, showcases a grandiose and symphonically underpinned sound, a departure from their trademark mix of metal riffs and provocative lyrical content.
Victim Of Fire is another band with a new album on the way. The Old Lie is due for release next week, and the track Disharmonist has been generating excitement with its blend of blackened intensity and grandiose lead guitar introductions.
Helloween, a power metal royalty band, is also set to release a new single, Universe (Gravity For Hearts), taken from their upcoming album Giants & Monsters, due in August 29.
In other news, Greyhaven, supports for Greg Puciato's new group Better Lovers, have a brand of sonic pinball madness that owes a debt to Dillinger Escape Plan. Zetra's new EP Believe is due for release on August 22, with the latest single The Spider showcasing a goth-tinged post-punk sound with elements of Type O Negative and Cure's 80s style.
The symphonic power metal scene is also buzzing with new releases. Divine Desolation by The Pale Mask, Retribution by Burning Sun, A Thousand Little Deaths by Blackbriar, Of Heart and Mind and Earth by Bardo, and Beneath the Altar by The Final Witness are all set to drop this month.
In last week's vote, Esprit D'Air took the top spot with their single Silver Leaves, while Avatar took third place. Hanabie came in second place.
In other notable releases, Hatebreed's new single Make The Demons Obey showcases the band's intense and aggressive style. Beyond The Black's new single Break The Silence is the title track of their upcoming album, due January 9, 2026. The Veer Union's new single Sea Of Fear exemplifies modern metalcore and alt. metal with its crunching lead riff and lush vocal melodies. Lastly, Lord Of The Lost and Within Temptation have collaborated on the track Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness, which combines industrial goth and grandiose symphonics.
Stay tuned for more metal news and releases!
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