Album Highlights: Metal Releases In August 2024

Image; HammerFall – Avenge The Fallen [album cover]

This August promises to be a hot month for all metal fans, with a plethora of exciting new releases. From classic heavy metal to melodic symphonic and hardcore – this month has something for everyone. Let yourself be carried away by the musical diversity and discover the latest works from established bands and emerging artists. Here are the metal highlights you shouldn’t miss in August:

HammerFall – Avenge the Fallen (09.08.2024)

On August 9th, heavy metal icons HammerFall will release their 13th studio album, Avenge the Fallen. The single “The End Justifies” provides an excellent preview of the album, as it is packed with powerful riffs, captivating vocals, and an unrelenting rhythm – the unmistakable HammerFall sound.

Simone Simons – Vermillion (23.08.2024)

Simone Simons, the charismatic frontwoman of Epica, will release her first solo album Vermillion on August 23rd. Together with her musical partner Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon), she has created an album that showcases her unique style and impressive vocal abilities. The first single “Aeterna” offers a promising glimpse of what’s to come, with powerful vocals and catchy melodies that highlight Simons’ musical depth and talent.

Fleshgod Apocalypse – Opera (23.08.2024)

Opera by Fleshgod Apocalypse will be released on August 23rd and is a masterpiece that combines the tradition of Italian classical music theater with the brutality of death and symphonic metal. The album is structured like a ten-act play and features the single “Bloodclock”, offering an epic preview of the entire work. Majestic orchestrations and powerful growls provide an extraordinary listening experience.

Nails – Every Bridge Burning (30.08.2024)

Southern California metal veterans Nails will release their fourth studio album Every Bridge Burning on August 30th. This is not only their first album in eight years but also the beginning of a new era with a new lineup. The ten tracks, including the intense single “Imposing Will”, deliver pure, relentless aggression that perfectly captures the unmistakable sound of Nails.