The wait for new music from these iconic bands continues to stretch on.

Dead Congregation has been quiet since their last release in 2016, with occasional rumors of a follow-up EP but nothing confirmed.

Dismember recently signed with Nuclear Blast and reissued their entire back catalog, but lead drummer Fred Estby hints at material already prepared for a new full-length album.

Gorguts is also plotting a new record, having been in the studio around March 2026 to begin recording their long-awaited follow-up to Pleiades' Dust.

Meanwhile, Grave continues to play reunion shows with its original lineup but hasn't mentioned any concrete plans for a new record.

Hate Eternal mastermind Erik Rutan has acknowledged the band's future but seems preoccupied with Cannibal Corpse and other projects.

Despite releasing Nespithe in 1993, Demilich remains an enigma due to internal uncertainties over whether they're still active as a band or not.

Atheist released their comeback record Jupiter in 2010, signed to Nuclear Blast for their reissue in 2023, and was working on new material in 2025 but nothing has surfaced yet.

Anata were in the studio recording a follow-up to their debut in 2006 but there's been no update since.

Martyr recently played its first show since 2011 at Trois-Rivières Metalfest 2023 with all original members, fueling hopes of new music on the horizon despite no concrete confirmation yet.