US Metal Index

04/10/2026

Look who's back!

After nearly 20 years in a moldering grave, Massachusetts BDM/Grind titans TERMINALLY YOUR ABORTED GHOST have been exhumed.We’re proud to announce that TYAG’...

04/02/2026

Acid Bath 3/28/2026

04/02/2026

Obituary 3/28/2026

03/29/2026

American metal's recognition revolution is reshaping everything from award systems to creative timelines. Veteran acts are accelerating output while underground artists challenge traditional success metrics. The scene will never be the same. https://usmetalindex.com/blog/2026-03-29-american-metals-recognition-revolution-us-artists-challenge-industry-award-structures-while-veteran-acts-reshape-creative-timelines

03/29/2026

High On Fire, Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

03/29/2026

03/26/2026

Metal's memoir boom is preserving underground history as veterans race to document their stories. From major autobiographies to grassroots archives, the scene is finally telling its own story.

Metal's Memoir Boom Explodes as Industry Veterans Document Underground History for Posterity March 25, 2026 · World Metal Index The Stories Behind the Sound The metal community is experiencing an unprecedented surge in biographical content as industry veterans rush to document their experiences bef...