Rouen's Murder Sermon have returned with a statement of intent that cuts through the noise of contemporary extreme metal like a rusty blade through silk. "Through the Eyes of the Mirror," their latest offering and first glimpse of an album due early next year, finds the French quintet sharpening their arsenal while maintaining the explosive volatility that has defined their trajectory thus far.

Vienna's Rupert Träxler has crafted something genuinely compelling with "Darkness," a single that demonstrates the kind of ambitious, DIY artistry that recalls the best traditions of progressive metal's pioneering spirits. This is one-man-band musicianship at its most accomplished – Träxler handles every aspect of composition, performance, and production with remarkable confidence and skill.

On March 7, the American thrash metal band Divided released a new single 'Called Out'. This is currently the shortest track in this band's catalog, but that doesn't diminish the value and power of this song.

Ukrainian death metal band Hectic recently presented their new EP 'Deathlike Art'. The mini-album consists of 3 original tracks, the style and content of which can be characterized as brutal and technical death metal.