On March 24th, CUT UP will release their highly anticipated sophomore album, Wherever They May Rot, worldwide via Metal Blade Records. Just as brutal as its predecessor, 2015's Forensic Nightmares, Wherever They May Rot offers a rougher edge and is catchier overall. Let the Swedes unscrew your head with the first single, 'From Ear To Ear'.

CUT UP guitarist/vocalist Andreas Bjornson comments: "'Wherever They May Rot' is an utter bloodbath from start to finish. We have managed to push the savagery even further than before, also broadening our sound without compromising one inch of aggression. Everyone has performed at the top of their game and the new songs are without a doubt the strongest we've ever created, reaching new heights in both speed and heaviness. We have sharpened our blades and the thirst for blood is unquenchable. The year of 2017 belongs to Cut Up!"

Cut Up - Wherever They May Rot
	1. From Ear To Ear 2. Necrophagic Madness 3. Behead The Dead 4. Wherever They May Rot 5. Vermin Funeral 6. By Hatred Bound 7. Psychosurgery 8. In The Aftermath 9. Master Dissector 10. Cranium Crusher 11. Raped By The Blade

Greetings, fellow metalheads!

Now this one should be fun. Or funny, not necessarily "haha" funny. So if your eyebrows suddenly get raised up, or you suddenly stop headbanging while Google Translator reads this text out loud (yep, done that sometimes when the text is too long for me) or you fancy metalheads with your vinyl collection suddenly hear a record scratch in your head, it could be one of 3 reasons. Whatever you read below could fit perfectly crazy shit you see on the news. Other possibility is that I have officially lost it because of the crazy shit you see on the news. Or, since I'm writing this on April 1st, it could be just an April Fool joke. So, you'll have to find out for yourself which of these is true when I tell you that Darkthrone is back with brand new single, Bruce Dickinson booked some vocal lessons with ICX Vortex because he wants to learn to yodel and Enslaved decided to sing some shanties. And still it pales in comparison to things that are currently happening. But it shouldn't stop you from clicking those links below and always have a good soundtrack to your life.

So, let's start the summary of March 2026 and there are really good things here. Full-lengths came from Xenobiotic, Vreid, Monstrosity, Lamb of God, Bound in Fear, Gaerea, Exodus, Hegeroth, Winterfylleth, Rivers Ablaze, Party Cannon, Hellripper, Defacing God and Black Label Society to give you a good mixture of legends of the scene and the upcoming masters of some of the subgenres. But obviously all of this could be made up and none of these are below. Or all of the above could be true, but the link below might lead you to some AI created band playing their 6-string guitars with their 6 fingers. Enjoy!

Now time for the EPs. Things that make you smile when you see them first and then realise it didn't last as long as you want to. But should last at least 7 minutes, I can guarantee that. And you can always take it for another spin again later. These releases came from HourHouse, Fell Harvest, Blackbraid, Eternal Champion, Vömitt, Belith, Raat, Wynter Myst, The Watcher, Fulci, Kaelis, Saturnus, Carnivore A.D. (missed Carnivore with Peter Steele?) and Asterean. But who knows what you'll find under that link below? It could be Gregorian chants or discography of Abba. But I know you're all warriors and are not afraid of some weird links:

Now the singles, the promotional bits, which sometimes promise a lot, but not always give you the full experience. And quite recently, with some bands releasing 2-track singles, cause my headaches as I don't know if they're really singles? Some EPs also sometimes have 2 tracks. Who makes the rules? I don't know anything anymore. Either way, we've got stuff below from Nervosa, Yoth Iria, Trelldom, Distant, Venom, Sevendust, Deathstorm, Immolation, Heavenwood, Archspire, Green Carnation, Corrosion of Conformity, Six Feet Under, Napalm Death with Melvins, Melechesh, Lago (yay! They're back!), Devin Townsend, Sabaton, Lacrimosa, A/Oratos, Samael, Pro-Pain, Fit For An Autopsy, Erdve, The Troops of Doom (playing Kiss's "God of Thunder"), Necrotted, Jungle Rot, Horn, Darkthrone, Armored Saint, Vomitory, Moonspell, Dimmu Borgir, Enslaved, Sepultura and many more. That's quite a set of big names here, I wonder if it's true. It could be a list of the worst contestants from Idol:

Now, with the splits released in March I don't think I can come up with any trick here as I found only one. And it's a split of Hässlig with Opresija. So please enjoy and hope it's not a link of video compilation of people unsuccessfully trying to do actual splits (although that would be quite funny):

Next list is as usual made from live performances. We've got Arpeghy, Ayreon, Bleeding Through, Concerto Moon, Dream Theater, Epica, Heriot, Legendry, Paradise in Flames, Prong, Thundermother and Varg. They obviously might be real live albums or might be studio recordings with added crowd sounds. With vocalist supported by some back track. And samples filling for drummer missing some beats. But you know that you won't find out until you click the link below:

And the job that Dan Swanö is a master of (I've recently heard that unfortunately he's not planning to release anything new anymore) - re-releases. The bands which refreshed their old material in March are Azaghal, Confess, Dan Swanö, Drowned, Drudensang, Gotland, Hermh, Kraanium, Michael Schenker Group, Ministry, Nachtblut, Night Demon, RYUJIN, Skraeckoedlan, Subway to Sally and TesseracT. You can check if these still sound good in their new versions by clicking the link below. Or it might be a link to all bands Dan Swanö used to be in (do you think that maybe if I write his name 3 times it will change his mind and he'll come back with some new material?):

Thanks for reaching the end of this update, I'm not very good at writing them regularly, but I definitely make sure to keep the playlists up to date, so make sure to check our profile to keep up. Remember to support your favourite creators and interact with them on social media as much as you can to make all algorithms sweat in fear before the metal tsunami. And you can go a little crazy with moshing today. But only today! Tomorrow you need to go back to moshing responsibly.

Your fellow metalhead,

Maciek

On May 22nd, 2026, SHEWOLFF, a Belgian metalpunk band formed by K. Von Shewolff, will release their debut mini-album "We're All Gonna Fukking Die" through Dying Victims Productions and De Pankraker Records. Originally a solo underground project that became a three-piece band, SHEWOLFF play raw, old-school blackened metalpunk inspired by bands like Hellhammer, Bathory, Darkthrone, and Venom.

The mini-album features six aggressive tracks filled with dark energy, rebellious themes, and primitive underground spirit, highlighted by K. Von Shewolff's fierce and distinctive vocals.

"We're All Gonna Fukkin' Die" is filthy, rebellious, and apocalyptic, capturing the spirit of 1980s underground extreme metal while keeping a modern metalpunk edge. This music feels urgent and confrontational, built for small clubs, underground scenes, and headbanging chaos.

SHEWOLFF is:

Swinedog - Bass
Voilnöngt - Drums
K. Von Shewolff - Guitars, Vocals

MORE INFO AND PRE-ORDERS:

https://www.instagram.com/shewolffblakkpvnk/
https://shewolff.bandcamp.com/
http://www.dyingvictims.com/
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/dyingvictimsproductions/

On May 22nd, 2026, Dying Victims Productions is proud to present the highly anticipated new album of Austria's DEATHSTORM, "Cascophonies", on CD and vinyl LP formats. Today we unveil new chapter of dark thrashing madness titled 'Mount Eerie'.

DEATHSTORM, an Austrian death-thrash band active since 2010, return with their fifth album, "Cascophonies" after a relatively quiet period since their 2020 release "For Dread Shall Reign". The new album delivers fast, aggressive thrash influenced by classic bands like Kreator, Slayer, and Dark Angel. "Cascophonies" mixes blistering speed with varied tempos, heavy riffs, hooks, and melodic leads, all packed into a tight 29-minute record with sharp, powerful production. It showcases the band's classic thrash roots while adding new twists and dynamic songwriting.

Ever wanna hear late '80s Slayer and Dark Angel filtered through a Teutonic thrash lens? Deathstorm bring it to you with "Cascophonies"! In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Mount Eerie" below:

DEATHSTORM is:

Ferdinand Reinbacher - Guitars
Marco Stebich - Bass, Vocals
Manuel Röxeis - Drums

MORE INFO AND PRE-ORDERS:

https://www.facebook.com/deathstormthrash
https://deathstorm.bandcamp.com/
http://www.dyingvictims.com/
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/dyingvictimsproductions/

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A brand-new edition of Digging Through Past is live and ready for you to explore. We've unearthed even more forgotten gems and overlooked releases. Every feature has been revisited with updated information, useful links, and fully polished reviews to give them the attention they deserve.

We hope this edition helps you uncover new music, new bands, and plenty of fresh headbanging material. As always, thank you for your continued support—it truly means everything to us.

Check out previous editions of Digging Through Past (links below), and if there's anything you'd like to see improved or covered next, feel free to reach out to tom@metalbite.com.

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Cruel Force - Dawn Of The Axe (2023) - Label: Shadow Kingdom Records - Review by Norbert

Benediction - The Grotesque - Ashen Epitaph (1994) - Label: Nuclear Blast - Review by Felix 

Dying Fetus - Reign Supreme (2012) - Label: Relapse Records - Review by Sam

Faidra - Militant : Penitent : Triumphant (2023) - Label: Northern Silence Productions - Review by SzejkElRopa

Barshasketh - Sitra Achra (2013) - Label: Todestrieb Records - Review by HanSathanas

Caladan Brood - Echoes Of Battle (2013) - Label: Northern Silence Productions - Review by SzejkElRopa

Triumpher - Spirit Invictus (2024) - Label: No Remorse Records - Review by Greg

White Mantis - Sacrifice Your Future (2019) - Label: Iron Shield Records - Review by Dominik

Stillborn - Death Monsters (2004) - Label: Time Before Time - Review by HanSathanas

Faidra - Six Voices Inside (2020) - Label: Northern Silence Productions - Review by SzejkElRopa

Cruel Force - The Rise Of Satanic Might (2010) - Label: Heavy Forces Records - Review by HanSathanas

No Point In Living - Beautiful Tragedy (2023) - Label: Independent - Review by Lumina

1914 - Eschatology Of War (2015) - Label: Archaic Sound - Review by Fran

Castle - Blacklands (2012) - Label: Ván Records - Review by Jophelerx

Repuked - Club Squirting Blood (2024) - Label: Soulseller Records - Review by Norbert

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Ditheist has returned with a new video for the song 'Nyarlathotep,' spotlighting their upcoming album "Cosmic Liar" and marking a powerful comeback after over a decade of silence. Channeling a dark, old-school death metal sound reminiscent of genre greats, the band delivers relentless riffs, blistering drumming, and commanding vocals steeped in blasphemous and sometimes Lovecraftian themes. The new material showcases both intensity and musicianship, from crushing assaults to memorable hooks, proving the band's passion hasn't faded. In an exclusive reveal, MetalBite will premiere the full album on March 24th, 2026, three days before its official release (March 27th, 2026) on Bandcamp. With "Cosmic Liar" on the horizon, Ditheist reaffirms its place as a fierce and dedicated force in underground death metal.

MORE INFO AND PRE-ORDERS:

https://www.facebook.com/ditheist666
https://ditheist.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ditheistband
https://x.com/ditheistband