Judas Priest - Invincible Shield

Priest is still sounding triumphant on Invincible Shield.

Megadeth - The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!

Megadeth's latest has a few highlights, but repulses in greater measure.

Oh Sees - "Overthrown"

San Francisco rock band Oh Sees (previously Thee Oh Sees and other variations) are back after last year’s Orc and Memory of a Cut Off Head, the latter of which was released under the OCS moniker. The band has become known for its prolificness, so the quick release of this new single, “Overthrown” comes as little surprise.

Thee Oh Sees have never been afraid to crank up the volume, but they've really upped the ante for “Overthrown.” While staying true to their garage rock and psychedelic foundation, the band puts a greater focus on metal and prog rock influences.

“Overthrown” is the first single leading up to Oh Sees’ upcoming album, Smote Reverser, which drops August 17 via Castle Face. They’re kicking off a tour this weekend at Boston Calling.

-Owen Murray

Judas Priest - Firepower

At nearly 50 years old as a band, Judas Priest has just released not only a late career highlight, but one of the greatest heavy metal albums of the decade.

Metallica - Hardwired...To Self-Destruct

Thrash legends Metallica prove they've still got it in 2016.

Metallica - "Atlas, Rise!"

Metallica's latest music video achieves a charming "chill dads at Guitar Center" vibe, but accompanies a song that's about as badass as anything the band's written up to this point. The track's from their 10th album Hardwired... To Self-Destruct, out November 18 via Blackened.

Ghost - "Square Hammer"

The lead track of Ghost's new Popestar EP, included in the deluxe edition of the group's fantastic 2015 album Meliora. It's out now via Loma Vista.

VHÖL - "Dispatch"

West Coast speed metal outfit VHÖL provides a standout loud rock entry in this year's Adult Swim Singles Program.