Merciless Suffering is the new album by Canadian band Dying Remains. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Maggot Stomp Announces Debut Album from Dying Remains: Merciless Suffering
Maggot Stomp is proud to unveil the debut full-length album from Canadian death metal upstarts Dying Remains. Titled Merciless Suffering, the record cements the band as a skull-cracking force blending unrelenting brutality with infectious riffs and grooves. Fans of Obituary, Frozen Soul, Tribal Gaze, and Jungle Rot will feel right at home. (Haulix, 2025)
New Video: Hung and Drawn
Alongside the album announcement, Dying Remains has unleashed a chilling new music video for the track “Hung and Drawn” — a must-watch for fans of the genre.
The video isn’t just a performance clip; it’s a short horror film. Drawing heavy inspiration from ‘70s and ‘80s B-grade gore flicks, the visual depicts one gruesome chapter in the album’s overarching narrative of a sprawling torture chamber. Directed by Aron Diaz, the film perfectly complements the band’s dark lyrical themes, bringing their macabre vision vividly (and violently) to life.
About the Album: Merciless Suffering
Merciless Sufferingis a towering slab of modern death metal rooted in the genre’s classic traditions. The record delivers:
Crushing brutality paired with catchy, well-crafted grooves
A sound that echoes the seminal work of Morta Skuld, Jungle Rot, and Obituary
A fresh, uncompromising edge designed for today’s generation of death metal fans
This is death metal at its most relentless and primal — a monolithic force that honors the past while pushing the genre forward.
On Tour Now
Dying Remains are currently tearing across the U.S. on their first-ever tour, bringing the ferocity of Merciless Suffering to the stage night after night.
🔥 Whether you’re a fan of old-school brutality or hungry for the next wave of death metal devastation, Dying Remains’ Merciless Suffering is an album that demands to be heard.
Infinity Dream’s Silver Lining promises dark atmosphere and soaring vocals. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Infinity Dream Signs with Nameless Grave Records for New Album Silver Lining
The underground metal scene is about to get a powerful new chapter. Rising melodic heavy metal band Infinity Dream is set to return this fall with their most ambitious release yet. Blending dark atmosphere, soaring vocals, and timeless heavy riffs, their upcoming album promises to captivate both long-time metal fans and newcomers alike. (Nameless Grave Records, 2025)
Nameless Grave Records is proud to announce the signing of melodic heavy metal visionaries Infinity Dream for the release of their highly anticipated second full-length album, Silver Lining.
Arriving October 17, 2025, the record expands upon the band’s acclaimed 2022 debut, Memories, with greater atmosphere, soaring harmonies, and the seamless interplay of male and female vocals. Pre-orders for Silver Lining are now available.
A Band Forged in Darkness and Melody
Formed in 2019, Infinity Dream draws influence from the dark grandeur of Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath, the drama of Dio, and the mysticism of Warlord and Rainbow—while forging a sound that is uniquely their own.
Their music blends doom’s heaviness with the melodic spirit of classic rock, making Silver Lining a compelling listen for both underground devotees and the new wave of fans drawn to bands like Ghost and Witchcraft.
Behind the Album
Recorded at Wootensound Studios
Drums tracked at Sonark Studios
Produced by John Wooten III & Chris Bennett
Mixed by Steven Raets (Sonark Media)
Artwork & design by Chris Harris
Band Lineup
Chris Bennett – guitars, vocals
Dina Altum – keys, vocals
John Wooten III – bass
Anthony Bowden – drums
🎶 For fans of Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath, Witchcraft, Ghost, Dio, Savatage, and Ozzy.
Slipknot (25th Anniversary Edition). Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Slipknot Celebrates 25 Years with Explosive Anniversary Reissue of Their Debut Album
Slipknot is marking a major milestone in their storied legacy with the 25th Anniversary Edition of their groundbreaking, self-titled debut album — a record that reshaped the heavy metal landscape and launched the Iowa nine into the stratosphere. (another side, 2025)
Originally released on June 29, 1999, Slipknot was a sonic Molotov cocktail that exploded onto the scene with raw energy, brutal precision, and an uncompromising creative vision. Produced by the legendary Ross Robinson, the album went double platinum, earning critical acclaim and cementing its place as a metal classic. Now, 25 years later, the band is revisiting the chaos and creativity of that moment with a deluxe reissue that reveals how it all came to be.
Deluxe Edition Details
Slipknot (25th Anniversary Edition) will be released on September 5, 2025, via Roadrunner Records and will be available across digital platforms and physical formats.
A 6LP box set on blood-splattered vinyl (limited to 1,899 copies)
2LP and 2CD editions
Full digital release across streaming services
The 6LP set includes the original album, plus never-before-heard recordings, alternate versions, and unreleased takes sourced from SR Audio, Indigo Ranch, and more. These rare tracks provide a glimpse into the creative process behind the debut—charting the band’s evolution from raw brutality to refined chaos.
In a nod to the fans who’ve been with them since the beginning, the band also released an ultra-limited blood-filled vinyl version via their secret website — limited to just 100 copies, which sold out instantly and even crashed the site.
Exclusive Live Recordings & Rare Demos
The anniversary edition includes live recordings from Slipknot’s first world tour in 1999–2000. One set captures their unfiltered power on a small stage in Hartford, CT, while another from the UK shows them commanding a festival mainstage with explosive force. These performances have been remixed and mastered from original soundboard tapes and handpicked by the band to best reflect their primal early era.
Fans will also get access to a previously unreleased demo of “Prosthetics,” recorded before entering the studio with Ross Robinson. This early version reveals the seeds of what would become one of the album’s most haunting tracks.
A Legacy of Innovation
Guitarist Jim Root reflects:
“We loved what we did with the first record but we didn’t even know if there was gonna be anything after that. We just wanted people to hear it… The dream scenario, in some ways, came true for us.”
That dream evolved into Knotfest, the band’s signature touring festival launched in 2012, and Knotfest.com, a thriving media platform amplifying new voices in the heavy music world. From genre-shattering albums to game-changing live performances, Slipknot has built a multi-generational fanbase that stretches across borders and decades.
Founding member Shawn “Clown” Crahan adds:
“Every time I’ve walked on stage, it’s never been about how many people have been there because my culture, the maggots, always show up.”
The 25th Anniversary Is for the Maggots
This anniversary is more than just a reissue—it’s a thank you to the fans, the Maggots, who’ve carried the band for a quarter century. Slipknot is bringing the story full circle, revisiting where it all began while reminding us why they’ve remained one of the most influential bands of their generation.
Pre-order now and prepare to relive the chaos that started it all.
[Slipknot (25th Anniversary Edition) drops September 5, 2025.]
L-R: Box Set 6LP Packshot, 2LP Packshot. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
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