New music releases from AVATAR, TRIVIUM, and more available this week starting on 10/31

This week’s heavy metal music releases being featured include a range of Halloween-themed albums, an explosive debut, punk bands covering classics, and more. Let’s delve into the latest in heavy music.

Avatar’s newest offering, “Don’t Go In The Forest,” blends elements of melodic death, alternative metal, and folk metal, showcasing the band’s diverse range. Hailing from Sweden, Avatar’s eclectic sound is sure to captivate listeners with its unique mix of genres.

From Chicago, Illinois, Black Cross Hotel presents “Songs For Switches,” a gothic rock, post-punk album that deviates from the norm. Members Stavros and Mike from The Atlas Moth explore industrial and post-punk influences in this latest release, creating a captivating sonic experience.

Chat Pile and Hayden Pedigo team up for “In the Earth Again,” a fusion of noise metal and avant-garde sounds. Known for their angsty noise rock style, Chat Pile’s collaboration with Hayden Pedigo offers a fresh perspective with a somewhat more melodic approach.

Montreal’s Despised Icon returns after six years with “Shadow Work,” a deathcore masterpiece featuring collaborations with prominent musicians like Matt from Kublai Khan TX and Scott from Carnifex. The album promises a brutal and intense listening experience for fans of the genre.

On the doom and sludge front, Primitive Man delivers “Observance” from Denver, Colorado. Their heavy, dark, and unapologetically intense sound sets the tone for a brooding and emotive listening experience.

Trivium’s latest release, “Struck Dead,” marks a farewell to drummer Alex Bent with a collection of songs reminiscent of their earlier work. The metalcore band from Orlando, Florida, showcases their signature aggressive sound in this heartfelt tribute.

The compilation album “Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead” features punk bands covering classics from Motörhead, offering a fresh take on the iconic band’s music. With contributions from Pennywise, Rancid, and more, this album pays homage to Motörhead’s punk roots.

Wiltwither’s debut, “Pure Light,” explores experimental metal territory with hints of deathcore, nu metal, and mathcore blended seamlessly. Fans of The Callous Daoboys will appreciate Wiltwither’s intense and adventurous approach to the genre.

In addition to these releases, several other bands are dropping new music this week across various metal and hardcore sub-genres. From melodic death metal to black metal and everything in between, this week’s music offerings promise a diverse and exciting listening experience for fans of heavy music.