British extreme metal legends Carcass unleashed a masterclass in riffs, precision, and pure brutality at The Paramount in Huntington, NY on May 22, 2026, joining Kreator for the “Krushers of the USA Tour.” From the surgical chaos of their early grindcore years to the melodic death metal mastery of Heartwork, Carcass proved once again why they remain one of the most influential and respected bands in extreme metal history.
The Liverpool pioneers brought crushing energy, razor-sharp musicianship, and a set that reminded everyone exactly why their legacy continues to shape modern metal.
Montreal’s rising Blackened Thrash force SHROUD will release their long‑awaited debut album, "Pax Nocturna," on June 4th, 2026, delivering a ferocious first statement forged in chaos, philosophy, and pure extreme‑metal intensity. The band has already begun their ascent with two singles, “All Creation” and “The Eternal Void”, both now streaming and showcasing the band’s blistering blend of Black, Thrash, Death, and Melodic metal. Formed during the isolation of the COVID‑19 pandemic, SHROUD began when guitarist/vocalist Matteo Conti approached drummer Zack Osiris with the idea of starting a new project while the world was locked down. Despite restrictions and the stigma of even leaving the house, the pair began writing in Montreal, crafting songs week by week and discovering a shared foundation of influences and vision. By 2022, as the world reopened, the lineup solidified with Justin Cournoyer on bass and Jordan Barillaro on guitar, a chemistry that immediately felt inevitable. “Once Jordan joined after our first show, it was clear this was the real beginning of Shroud. Everything since has been a train of reckoning, writing, performing, and bonding. The four of us feel truly united in what Shroud has become,” adds Conti.
SHROUD describes their sound in five words: Blackened Thrash Metal, but "Pax Nocturna" expands that foundation with elements of Death Metal, Melodic Metal, and atmospheric extremity. Fans of Watain, Dissection, Hellripper, Skeletonwitch, and Necrophobic will find themselves right at home. The band expects the album to resonate strongly with extreme‑metal listeners:
“Black and Thrash are the driving forces, but we pull from Death and Melodic Metal too. It’s meant to be a ride, fast, punishing, sometimes slowing down, but always taking you somewhere while staying true to the sound of Shroud,” says Conti. Lyrically, "Pax Nocturna" explores Satanic Gnosticism, existential dread, anti‑religious critique, and the darker corners of human nature. Each track dives into a different facet of the void. “It’s the rejection of imposed order and the corruption of organized religion. It’s embracing the chaos we come from, acknowledging we are our own gods and masters. It is peace within the night. It is Pax Nocturna,” adds Conti.
The album was primarily written by Conti and Osiris, with Cournoyer and Barillaro shaping and refining the final structures. Newer material has become fully collaborative as the band continues to evolve. The album artwork reflects SHROUD’s fascination with the occult and surrealism, drawing inspiration from Yoshitaka Amano, Zdzisław Beksiński, and dark fantasy imagery. Depicting the four band members in ritualistic worship of the demonic Archduke Murmur, the piece symbolizes philosophy, music, and the band’s unified creative force. SHROUD has already carved a reputation in the Quebec metal scene for their tightness, intensity, and unrelenting stage presence, sharing stages with Exciter, Midnight, Wraith, Goatwhore, Vitriol, Necrofier, Wormwitch, Spiter, Tomarumvoid, Angelus Apatrida, and Sorguinazia. “We play with vigour and hate, but also love and determination. Our presence and delivery stand out. It’s all or nothing.”
The band is set to support Atlanta's Tómarúm and LA's Gudsforladt alongside locals Black Market Fossil on May 28th at Piranha Bar in Montreal. Info at https://www.facebook.com/events/2763370517331518/ Recommended for fans of Watain, Dissection, Hellripper, Skeletonwitch, and Necrophobic.
Listen to singles "All Creation" and "The Eternal Void" at the following links:
German thrash legends Kreator brought absolute chaos to The Paramount in Huntington, NY on May 22, 2026, as part of their **“Krushers of the USA Tour.” Sharing the night with Carcass and Cold Steel, the pioneers of extreme thrash delivered relentless riffs, pure aggression, and decades of metal history straight to Long Island. From classics that shaped the genre to modern anthems, Kreator proved once again why they remain one of metal’s most unstoppable live forces.
Vio-Lence brought pure speed, aggression, and old-school intensity to The Gramercy Theatre on 05.20.26 as part of the Act III U.S. Tour alongside Death Angel and Incite. A relentless set from one of thrash metal’s defining names.
