2026 Metal and Progressive Rock Releases Announced

A limited‑edition six‑CD box set titled *The Progressive Rock Box Set* was reissued by Music Brokers (catalog MBB7195) covering a range of heavy‑metal and hard‑rock tracks from bands such as Helloween, Testament, Anthrax, and Queensrÿche. The compilation, originally released in 2014, runs 5 hours 46 minutes and is offered in FLAC quality.

Separately, Swedish‑American industrial‑metal act Combichrist announced their new album *The Venom In The Mouth Of God*, scheduled for release on 24 July 2026 by Out Of Line Music. The 12‑track record blends aggressive electronic elements with metal, featuring songs like “ODR,” “RISE,” and a guest appearance by King 810. Frontman Andy LaPlegua and the current lineup – Eric13, Jamie Cronander and Elliot Berlin – describe the album as a synthesis of the band’s historic sounds.

Both releases highlight ongoing activity in the metal and progressive‑rock scenes, offering fans fresh material and extensive retrospectives.