The summer of 2025 brings a diverse array of new metal releases to satisfy fans across various subgenres. Today, June 6th, marks the arrival of several highly anticipated albums from established acts and promising newcomers alike. Bludgeoned By Deformity, a supergroup featuring members of Sanguisugabogg, Jivebomb, Pig Destroyer, and Scour, unleashes their debut EP “Epoch Of Immortality” on Iron Fortress Records.
The release promises pure death metal brutality, showcasing the collective power and intensity of the musicians involved. Gaahls WYRD, the gothic black metal project led by ex-Gorgoroth frontman Gaahl, returns with their sophomore full-length, “Braiding The Stories,” six years after their debut. Released through Season Of Mist, the album is described as an atmospheric and haunting journey into the subconscious, offering a deeply intriguing listening experience.
New metal albums arrive today
For fans of old-school death metal, Silent Echoes delivers their self-titled debut on Relapse Records. Written and recorded in the spirit of Death, the album features moments reminiscent of Chuck Schuldiner’s iconic riffs, catering to lovers of no-nonsense, head-on death metal.
Katatonia continues to deliver their signature proggy metal sound with “Nightmares Are Extensions Of The Waking State,” the follow-up to “Sky Void of Stars.” Released through Napalm Records, the album offers an accessible yet complex listening experience for both new listeners and long-time fans. Other notable releases today include Dissonant Seepage’s “Dystopian Putrescence” on Comatose Music, For Your Health’s “This Bitter Garden” on 3DOT Recordings, Gösta Berlings Saga’s “Forever Now” on Pelagic Records, Inglorious’ “The Enemy Within” on Frontiers Music Srl, King Parrot’s “A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot” on Housecore Records/Dead Set Records, Ophiolatry’s “Serpent’s Verdict” on Wormholedeath Records, and God Of Angels’ “Trust” on Vertigo/Universal. With such a diverse range of releases, metal fans have plenty to explore and enjoy this summer, regardless of their preferred subgenres.
As the metal community continues to thrive, these new albums serve as a testament to the genre’s enduring vitality and creativity.
