Baroness and Hellyeah are also part of this week's best selection.
Here at Wikimetal we're always on the lookout for the latest news from the world of rock and heavy metal. With that in mind, we've selected the best releases of the week and compiled them into a playlist at the end of the article.
Slipknot – “Unsainted”
Slipknot is officially back for a new cycle! This Thursday, the 16th, the group released the new song " Unsainted" with a wicked music video showing the members' new masks.
“This is the album where we had the most time to record and work together. One of my inspirations was seeing artists who record complete albums, not just songs. While the music industry is moving towards singles, Slipknot wants to give a complete experience, from beginning to end,” said guitarist James Root .
Volbeat – “Leviathan”
Danish band Volbeat will release their seventh studio album , Rewind, Replay, Rebound, on August 2nd. Leading up to the release, the band has released the single “Leviathan” .
“The point of going into the studio is that we still have things to prove – not just to the fans, but to ourselves,” said vocalist Michael Poulsen . “We wouldn’t have been able to make this record if it weren’t for the work we’ve done in the past. No matter how old the band gets or how many albums it produces, there will always be a characteristic sound.”
Trivium – “Drowning In The Sound”
Trivium has released a new single called “Drowning In The Sound” .
The track was recorded during the sessions for the 2017 The Sin And The Sentence
Baroness – “Throw Me an Anchor”
Baroness will release the album Gold & Grey on June 14th, and this Wednesday, the 15th, they released their newest single , “Throw Me an Anchor” .
The track maintains the musicality and exciting performance that the group brought to their other singles, "Borderlines" and "Seasons." Brazilian fans will be able to experience this new phase of the band live soon after the album's release, when they come to the country.
Hellyeah – “Welcome Home”
Hellyeah has released a new music video for the single “Welcome Home” . This is the title track from the band's upcoming studio album, which arrives on September 27th.
The album features the last drum recordings of Vinnie Paul , who died last June.
