Metal Contraband News For April 14th, 2026:
This week in Metal Contraband:
Soulfly has just unleashed a new music video for the track “Favela/Dystopia”, a track off their latest release, Chama. Check out the animated video by Matt Creeptoon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Z80Zh1K2g. Max Cavalera says, “Nightmare Before Christmas meets City of God! This video showcases the struggles of Brazilians living in the favellas, with the thrash Metal side of Soulfly’s Chama. Amazing animation by Matt Creeptoon!” Soulfly just kicked off their tour in support of Gwar across the U.S., with King Parrot along for the ride. For all the info, head to: https://www.soulfly.com/tour.
Savatage’s classic Madness Reigns From The Gutter is set for a June 26th release via earMUSIC, revealing a previously unreleased live recording from the Rulin’ Gutter tour of 1990. Jon Oliva says, “The Gutter Tour was Savatage at its live show peak. It was 6 months where madness definitely reigned in the gutter. Enjoy it friends!” The live album will be released alongside Savatage embarking on the Prelude To Madness Tour this summer. You can find all the dates and details at: https://www.savatage.com/tour.
Venom has revealed the second single off their upcoming album, Into Oblivion, with “Kicked Outta Hell” out now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfI2dNWp7p0. Cronos says, “This one is me just having fun. I’m putting myself above the Devil in the lyric, which I think is an interesting twist. The Devil’s pissed off with us!” Dante adds, “You’re not staying in hell, get out!”. Rage affirms, “It’s one of the heaviest songs on the album, it’s grinding & straight ahead”. Into Oblivion is set for May 1st via Noise/BMG. Keep up with the band via: https://www.venomslegions.com/.
Haste The Day is heading to the release of Dissenter, their new album set for May 1st via Solid State Records. In the meantime, you can check out “Adrift”, their latest visualizer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtEcWiO_LN8. The band says, “‘Adrift’ is a pleading, atmospheric ballad that balances heavy guitars with subtle, layered intensity. The song unfolds slowly, revealing unexpected harmonies beneath its weight. Lyrically, it explores disconnection, exile, and the loss of home— capturing the erosion of identity that follows”. Follow the band via: https://www.facebook.com/hastetheday/.
Jayler is making their debut with Voices Unheard, their first full-length set for release on May 29th via Silver Lining Music. This week, you can check out “Need Your Love”, the second single off the album, with a music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV4hvUAhV30. The band also released “Down Below”, their first single, last month: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLGVpMf9xOM&feature=youtu.be. Jayler will head out later this year in support of Deep Purple, as special guests of Sammy Hagar, and for their own acoustic and electric album launch shows. For more on the band, visit: https://jayler.co.uk/.
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