Metal Blade Records continue to prove exactly why they remain one of the most important forces in heavy music, delivering a stacked wave of releases that span the full spectrum of extreme metal. From underground stalwarts to genre defining legends, this latest run is a reminder that the label’s legacy is not built on the past alone, but on a constant push forward.
April is shaping up to be an absolute onslaught, with new material from Six Feet Under, Ingested and Yoth Iria, alongside a major signing announcement from Necrot, showing just how diverse and relentless the Metal Blade roster continues to be.
Six Feet Under Return With Pure Death Metal Carnage
American death metal legends Six Feet Under waste absolutely no time getting straight to the point with their latest single “Mutilated Corpse In The Woods”, a track that delivers exactly what fans have come to expect while still pushing into darker and more unsettling territory.
Drawn from their upcoming full length Next To Die, set for release on April 24, the track blends grisly storytelling with crushing riffs and a suffocating atmosphere. The inspiration behind the song is as chilling as the sound itself, with guitarist Jack Owen pulling from both real world true crime and a moment of spontaneous creativity sparked by something as simple as a piece of jewellery.
There is something undeniably raw about this track. It feels unfiltered and vicious, leaning into the brutality that Six Feet Under built their name on while also showing a band that still has plenty to say. With Next To Die structured around contrasting elements of death and groove, this release is shaping up to be one of their most dynamic records to date.
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Necrot Enter A New Chapter With Metal Blade
Oakland death metal trio Necrot stepping into the Metal Blade fold feels less like a surprise and more like an inevitability.
After fifteen years of carving out their place in the underground, building a reputation on uncompromising death metal and relentless touring, the band now find themselves aligned with a label that has championed extreme music for decades. It is a move that signals growth without compromise.
Necrot have always carried that authentic underground energy, and with a new album on the horizon, this partnership opens the door for them to push even further while staying true to their roots. Add in their upcoming appearance on the Decibel Magazine Tour alongside Cryptopsy and Fulci, and it is clear that this next phase for the band is going to be massive.
Ingested Turn Up The Intensity With “Watch You Fold”
Manchester’s Ingested continue their evolution with “Watch You Fold”, a track that hits with precision, weight and purpose.
Featuring guest vocals from John Gallagher of Dying Fetus, the single is a crushing statement piece that reflects both the band’s history and their forward momentum. There is a clear nod to the brutal death metal roots that shaped them, but it is layered with a more refined sense of atmosphere and control that shows just how far they have come.
Taken from their upcoming album Denigration, out May 8, the track carries a deeper message beneath the violence. It is confrontational, calling out systems and individuals who exploit and suffocate those around them. Musically, it mirrors that tension perfectly, balancing relentless aggression with grooves that hit like concrete.
This is Ingested at their most focused and most dangerous, and Denigration is shaping up to be a defining moment for the band.
Yoth Iria Expand The Darkness With “Blessed Be He Who Enters”
Greek black metal force Yoth Iria bring a completely different kind of intensity with “Blessed Be He Who Enters”, a track that leans into atmosphere, melody and ritualistic power.
Taken from their upcoming album Gone With The Devil, also arriving May 8, the single showcases a band that is not content to stay within the expected boundaries of black metal. Instead, they expand outward, pulling in elements of classic heavy metal, gothic textures and even subtle folk influences to create something that feels both ancient and immediate.
There is a sense of purpose running through this track, both musically and lyrically. It speaks of defiance, strength and transformation, wrapped in a sound that is equal parts hypnotic and explosive.
Yoth Iria continue to evolve with each release, and this latest chapter shows a band stepping confidently into a much larger space within the extreme metal world.
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Metal Blade Continue To Set The Standard
What stands out most across all of these releases is not just the quality, but the diversity. From the raw brutality of Six Feet Under to the calculated force of Ingested, the underground credibility of Necrot and the atmospheric depth of Yoth Iria, Metal Blade are once again showcasing why they remain a cornerstone of heavy music.
This is not a label resting on its legacy. This is a label actively shaping the future of extreme metal.
And if this latest wave is anything to go by, 2026 is only just getting started.
