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A person lies on a staircase in a dimly lit green-tinted setting. Large white text reads "A DOOR LEFT OPEN," creating a mysterious mood.

Orthodox - A Door Left Open

Orthodox have returned with their fifth album, A Door Left Open, out June 6, 2025, via Century Media.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 2

A person hanging upside down by the feet in a wooded area, wearing a green top and denim shorts. The words "Pressure" and "Julia Wolf" appear.

Julia Wolf - PRESSURE

Julia Wolf returns with her sophomore album, PRESSURE, out now via girls in purgatory and AWAL.

Samuel Stevens

May 24

Opal In Sky performing at the first night's afterparty of the 2025 edition of the annual Manitoba Metalfest in Winnipeg.

Manitoba Metalfest 2025 - Afterparty Night 1: Opal In Sky

Night one of this year's Manitoba Metalfest afterparties featured Opal In Sky.

Kay Arnal

May 21

A hand raises a hybrid gun-guitar against a gray sky. The object blends musical and military elements, evoking a sense of rebellion.

Sophie Powers Joins Forces With RJ Pasin On New Single "XO"

Sophie Powers joins forces with RJ Pasin for an explosive new single, XO.

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May 16

Two people in reflective vests run through a field at night, with a bright comet in the sky. Text reads: I Don't Want to See You in Heaven.

The Callous Daoboys - I Don't Want to See You in Heaven

The Callous Daoboys are back with their third studio album, I Don't Want to See You in Heaven, out May 16, 2025, via MNRK Heavy.

Samuel Stevens

May 15

A person in a dark suit holds their face in their hand, appearing distressed. Background is minimal with a lamp; a white cross is centered.

PRESIDENT's Debut Single "In the Name of the Father" Out Now

PRESIDENT have revealed their debut single, "In The Name Of The Father," out now.

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May 15

Long-haired guitarist passionately performs on stage, gripping an electric guitar. The dark background enhances the dramatic mood.

Machine Head, In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth - Winnipeg, MB

Machine Head, In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth descended upon Winnipeg on May 5 on their 2025 North American Tour.

Samuel Stevens

May 13

Pop Evil performs on a smoky stage in Winnipeg with bright lights. Crowd raises hands in excitement. Drummer in background, bold pink screens visible.

What Remains Tour: Pop Evil, Devour The Day, Return To Dust, and ONI - Winnipeg, MB

The Park Theatre was on fire on May 4, 2025, as Pop Evil's What Remains Tour rolled through Winnipeg.

Samuel Stevens

May 6

Two women in flowing dresses face each other in a desert under a pink sky. A geometric symbol and celestial motifs frame the scene.

Silverstein Announces Second Half of Momentous Double Album, 'Pink Moon' To Arrive September 12, 2025 via UNFD

Silverstein will release Pink Moon, the second half of their double album, on September 12, 2025, via UNFD.

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Apr 30

Demonic skull with cityscape and fiery tones, featuring a baby and text reading "Back From Hell." Dark, intense atmosphere.

Caliban - Back From Hell

Metalcore titans Caliban are back with their thirteenth album, Back From Hell, out April 25, 2025, via Century Media Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 24

Singer of Kelevra with long hair passionately performs on stage, gripping the microphone. The dimly lit background creates a dramatic and intense mood.

'The Golden Calf of the 21st Century' Pre-Release Party: Tyrants Demise, Kelevra, Forms, and Mad Lack

Tyrants Demise's The Golden Calf of the 21st Century pre-release party took over Winnipeg's Sidestage on March 14, 2025, with Kelevra, Forms, and Mad Luck opening the night.

Kat Kolesar

Apr 16

Comic-style cover art with fierce-looking characters in dynamic poses. Explosions in background, bold text "ANIMETAL" at the bottom. Energetic vibe.

Within Destruction - ANIMETAL

Within Destruction are back with their sixth studio album, ANIMETAL, out April 11, 2025, via Sumerian Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 10

Abstract blue and black image with a spiky shape, resembling a silhouette. The word "BODIES" appears in white text. Mysterious and moody atmosphere.

Thornhill - BODIES

Australia’s genre-blurring heavyweights Thornhill have returned with their third studio album, BODIES, out April 4, 2025, via UNFD.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 3

Killswitch Engage vocalist singing into a microphone on stage, wearing rings and a dark shirt. Red and blue lighting creates a dramatic mood. Dark background.

Killswitch Engage, Kublai Khan, Fit For A King, and Frozen Soul - Winnipeg, MB

Killswitch Engage, Kublai Khan, Fit For A King, and Frozen Soul took over the Burton Cummings Theatre on March 24, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 26

Woman with blue lighting leans on a TV displaying "VENOM." Background features a red spiderweb pattern. Text says "ENEMY INSIDE." Mysterious mood.

Enemy Inside - Venom

Enemy Inside is back with their third album, Venom, out February 28, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music.

Samuel Stevens

Feb 26

Metallic robot heads piled under sunlight; intricate designs. Text: "Killswitch Engage" in bold, stylized script. Mysterious mood.

Killswitch Engage - This Consequence

Killswitch Engage are back with their ninth studio album, This Consequence, which was released on February 21, 2025, via Metal Blade.

Samuel Stevens

Feb 22

Ghost Arcadia - What We Become EP

UK's alt band Ghost Arcadia are back with their latest EP, What We Become, which was released on December 6, 2024.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 3

HANABIE. - Bucchigiri Tokyo EP

Japanese metalcore powerhouse HANABIE. are back with their latest EP, Bucchigiri Tokyo, out December 4, 2024, via Sony Music Japan.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 30, 2024

VANA - TRIAL & ERROR EP

Rising metal/pop artist VANA is back with her latest EP, TRIAL & ERROR, out now via Rebellion Records.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 15, 2024

Skeleton warrior with U.S. and Canadian flags behind. Text: Machine Head, In Flames, Lacuna Coil, Unearth. North American Tour 2025. Dark mood.

Machine Head Announces Massive Spring North American Tour With Guests In Flames, Lacuna Coil, And Unearth

Machine Head announces a massive North American tour alongside Swedish metal icons In Flames, Italian alt-metal band Lacuna Coil, and American metalcore maestros Unearth.

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Nov 13, 2024

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