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Hørizøns ascends to an energetic, spell-binding melodic manifesto! Today symphonic metal outfit BEYOND THE BLACK presents their new single, “Golden Pariahs”, off their upcoming album, Hørizøns, to be released via Napalm Records on June 19, 2020. An echoing symbiosis of brutal drums and major electronic influences inflames the quintessence of “Golden Pariahs”: Their new epos explodes in an intoxicating fusion of Jennifer Haben’s striking, exceptional vocals, highly-clocked drums and another … Read More →

PRIMAL FEAR recently finished the recording of their upcoming 13th studio album, set to be titled Metal Commando. The title of the album speaks for itself - Metal Commando contains 110% PRIMAL FEAR and is full to the brim with power and energy. The album was produced by Mat Sinner and mixed by Jacob Hansen – an experienced dream-team. "I don't want to throw around superlatives, but each of us went to their utmost limits and we are all very happy with the sound and song material. It's pretty … Read More →

Allegaeon has released a cover of YES' classic "Roundabout" as a digital single. Stream it now at: https://youtu.be/GoonRhpePAU A behind-the-scenes video for the making of "Roundabout" can also be viewed at: https://youtu.be/coGYIrhz05o Riley McShane (vocals) comments: "We're very excited to release our rendition of 'Roundabout' by YES from their 1971 album 'Fragile'. We have always been huge fans of progressive rock and all the genres that were birthed from that era of music - in this … Read More →

Grammy-Winning Megadeth bassist David Ellefson is set to release “Simple Truth”, the new single from his eponymous solo band ELLEFSON in April, with all proceeds going to Italian COVID-19 relief. The track co-written by Ellefson and vocalist Thom Hazaert, with Italian guitarist and drummer Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi, will appear on the upcoming full-length follow-up to the 2019 release Sleeping Giants, a B-sides compilation featuring several new songs, and reworkings of previous David … Read More →

US dark melodic metal act WITHERFALL announce Tempest Red Blend wine. The band partnered up with one of their favorite California wineries, Carlie & Echo, to bring fans their very own limited edition red blend. The wine will be shipping starting May 1st and is available for purchase HERE. "With the amount of red wine that various members of Witherfall consume on a daily basis, it is only fitting that we partnered up with one of our favorite California Wineries Charlie & Echo to … Read More →

ROSTER LABEL DEBUT, "NECROMANCY" NEARING COMPLETION Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of one of Sweden’s finest power metal acts Persuader to a multi-album deal! Originally formed in 1997 in the north of Sweden, Persuader has delivered raw, melodic and in your face power metal since their inception and their upcoming Frontiers' debut promises no compromises in that department. Thus far, the band has released … Read More →

New Album Redneck Vikings From Hell Out May 1st Via Napalm Records Pre-Order NOW Special Album Guests Revealed! Melodic death metal masters AETHER REALM recently announced the upcoming release of their new, multi-faceted full-length album, Redneck Vikings From Hell, out May 1, 2020 via Napalm Records. With their new album, the band improves upon their already distinctive sound that’s been astonishing fans since day one – taking … Read More →

Rocklahoma has posted the following info regarding this year's festival: This is tough. For thirteen straight years Rocklahoma has been America’s Biggest Memorial Day Party. Not being able to bring it to you for year fourteen breaks our hearts, but it is the right thing to do. At the direction of state and local authorities and federal guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we are so f’ing bummed to announce that Rocklahoma will be postponed to 2021. We raise our glasses to you, our fans. … Read More →

In November, modern melodic metallers CYHRA released their critically acclaimed new album No Halos In Hell! Loaded with melodic vocal hooks and heavy yet dynamic guitars that stay nailed to the brain for days, this sophomore full-length release proves Jake E (ex-AMARANTHE), Jesper Strömblad (ex-IN FLAMES), Euge Valovirta (ex-SHINING) and Alex Landenburg (KAMELOT) are a band ready to take the world by storm! Today, CYHRA present the brand new official video for their song "Dreams Gone … Read More →

Hookers & Blow, the now legendary project formed by longtime Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi, have been hitting the studio to record a covers album set for a 2020 release via Golden Robot Records. Today sees the first single hit our ears and that is an inspired cover of the Eddie Money classic Shakin’. Hookers & Blow deliver the track with all the soul, honesty and depth of the original but in their own fashion, dripping with immaculate … Read More →

They’ve been teasing their formation and the arrival of new music for months, and now the wait is nearly over! BPMD – the new heavy metal juggernaut featuring icons Bobby Blitz (Overkill) on vocals, drummer Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo), bassist Mark Menghi (Metal Allegiance) and guitarist Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head) – is pleased to announce that they have signed a worldwide contract with Napalm Records, joining the label’s growing roster of premier talent. The … Read More →

RAVENSCRY has revealed a video for the first single, “Maybe,” from the upcoming album, 100, set for release on May 15. Watch “Maybe” today at https://youtu.be/ROgLlZSBfzE. “‘Maybe’ is a sort of manifesto of the human condition,” says vocalist Giulia Stefani. “It talks about resilience, willingness and finding a way to carry on without any doubt. We hope that anyone listening to this song can find the same energy that we feel in it. ‘Maybe’ it will help somebody to find his/her … Read More →

On April 24th, Cirith Ungol will release their new album, Forever Black - their first collection of all-new material in 29 years! For a preview of Forever Black, the new single, "Before Tomorrow", can be heard at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9BWJbRv5Ms A lyric video for the first single, "Legions Arise", can be viewed at: metalblade.com/cirithungol - where the record can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: - jewelcase-CD - digipak-CD (EU exclusive) - deluxe box set … Read More →

They are the ultimate high priests of heavy metal, and 2019 marked their 15th band anniversary: Without a doubt, POWERWOLF are one of the most successful heavy metal bands of modern times, and their triumphant history must be celebrated in glorious style! Just recently, POWERWOLF announced the release of a very special album, Best Of The Blessed, slated to see the light of day on July 3, 2020 via Napalm Records. But, Best Of The Blessed isn't just another … Read More →

Acclaimed modern metal outfit BLEED FROM WITHIN release their new song and music video for "Into Nothing" today. The track is off their upcoming album, Fracture, which is scheduled for a worldwide release on May 29th, 2020. Watch the music video HERE. The band about the song and video: "'Into Nothing' is the second single taken from our forthcoming album, 'Fracture'. We wanted to release something darker this time round. This song looks at those who govern and questions their motives. At … Read More →

Norway's avantgarde metal heroes ENSLAVED reached out to their fans yesterday, to present them the cover artwork for their upcoming album "Utgard": ENSLAVED's official statement: "Due to the current situation, we took the decision together with our label Nuclear Blast to postpone the release of ‘Utgard’ to the fall. Therefore, as you can imagine, the whole schedule had to be adjusted quickly! We understand that seeing a video teaser followed by nothing has been confusing. As of today, we can … Read More →

The return of classic US metal! 31 years after the last studio album, SHOK PARIS, the legendary US metal band from Cleveland, Ohio, returns with a new album! "Full Metal Jacket" will be released by No Remorse Records on May 29th, 2020. PRE-ORDERING STARTS TOMORROW, April 3rd, 2020. Available formats: - CD (with bonus track) - Black LP (with an extra CD including full album and bonus track) - Limited edition 200 copies army splatter LP (with an extra CD including full album and … Read More →

Today we're talking with Phillipe from the industrial, murder rock band, PORN. XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements?   First of all, thank you very much for your interest. We are releasing the last part of the Trilogy. In 2017, we released our third album: The Ogre inside.- Act I, the first act of a trilogy based on a fictional serial character: Mr. Strangler.  In 2019, we released the second act of its trilogy: The Darkest … Read More →

Following the announcement that Katatonia will be returning with a brand-new album City Burials on April 24th, on Peaceville Records, and the release of the album’s debut single “Lacquer”, the band present their next single and video for “Behind The Blood”. Video directed by Ash Pears (http://www.ashtv.co.uk) WATCH / LISTEN TO “BEHIND THE BLOOD” HERE This track is one of the highlights from new album City Burials, bursting … Read More →

Reaper Entertainment proudly announces the signing of the legendary death metal tank MEMORIAM. With three brutal death metal albums in the last three years, the band, consisting of Karl Willetts (ex-BOLT THROWER), Frank Healy (ex-BENEDICTION), Scott Fairfax (ex-LIFE DENIED) and Andy Whale (ex-BOLT THROWER), catapulted themselves to the spearhead of the death metal scene. Now, the band signed a world wide record deal with the up-and-coming … Read More →

No rest for the wicked! The Duke of Spook and his devilish ghouls, WEDNESDAY 13, has returned with a new lyric video for their latest single, “The Hearse,” from their recently released album, “Neccrophaze,” that’s out now from Nuclear Blast. “The heaviest track on the record, and maybe the heaviest track of my musical career,” states Wednesday 13. “‘The Hearse’ is a beast with the double kick drum mania provided by drummer Kyle Castronovo. I’m a big fan of the movie ‘Christine.’ I … Read More →

With the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak raging like wildfire around the world, ordinary people with families are doing the unthinkable.  Many are sacrificing themselves and their personal safety to save the lives of as many seriously ill people as possible. Many are working 18 hour plus shifts with little or no protection for themselves.  For the record, let's add truck drivers, grocery store employees, pharmacy workers and anyone that has to work with the public each day to help people sustain … Read More →

On May 29th, Sorcerer will release their third full-length, Lamenting of the Innocent, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of the album, a video for the first single, "The Hammer Of Witches" (directed by Daniel Wahlström - Heavy Groove Media), can be seen at: https://metalblade.com/sorcerer/ - where the record can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: - digipak-CD - deluxe box set (box, digipak-CD, DVD, coasters, pin, pendant - EU exclusive - limited to 3000 copies) - 180g … Read More →

Special Edition Blu-ray DVD CD Package Arriving on April 24th via Cleopatra Entertainment   90 minute performance filmed in 4K UHD with 15 cameras to capture the performance from every angle PRE-ORDER HERE Led by guitarist / vocalist Gavin Rossdale, alt rockers BUSH were the first post-Nirvana British band to hit it big in America. Of course, they became a hit by playing by the grunge rules -- they had loud guitars, guttural vocals, … Read More →

Even the most die-hard fans probably won't expect this! German metal legends in KREATOR surprise fans and the whole heavy metal world alike with unveiling a brand new song including music video without any prior notice. "666 - World Divided" is now available on all digital platforms and will be released physically on April 10th, 2020 as strictly limited Split-7'' vinyl together with LAMB OF GOD - their side features the already released song "Checkmate" from … Read More →

Phoenix based retro rockers KINGS OF DUST have released a lyric video for the track "Ya, That's Me," which can be seen here. "The song discusses being stuck with who you are. Good or bad," says singer Michael Thomas Beck.  "This was one of the tracks that the rhythm section recorded in one take. There are several of those on the record. But this one Greg and Jimi just locked into something. It’s got a pretty interesting bass line to begin with. I’m not sure he would ever play it the same … Read More →

XS ROCK has recently discovered Spain's Resurrection Fest. They have provided a huge library of free full-length concerts on their youtube channel and we decided to share the video links with our readers. These are great concerts to watch for those stuck inside during the COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis. Resurrection Fest is a music festival held in Vivero, Lugo, Spain. This festival, popularly known as "Resu", has been being celebrated annually since 2006 during summer with a program focused on … Read More →

Veteran heavy metal band VENOM INC has entered the studio to record their new album. The follow up to their 2017 debut release Avé will once more be released on Nuclear Blast Records. The recording is being done between, England, Portugal and America and it will have Jeff “Mantas” Dunn at the helm as producer once again.. The new album marks the second recording under the name VENOM INC, while guitarist Mantas and frontman Demolition Man have a long history as recording artists together … Read More →

WOLFHEART Releases Official Music Video for New Track "Hail Of Steel" | Watch HERE! North American Tour Dates Rescheduled – See Below! Exclusive Virtual Concert Announced Due to Tour Postponement CLICK HERE to Buy Tickets Wolves Of Karelia out April 10, 2020 via Napalm Records | Pre-Order NOW! Finnish heavy melodic death metal unit WOLFHEART recently announced the upcoming release of their new full-length Winter War … Read More →

Ministry's Al Jourgenson has posted the following: Until further notice…we’ll be quarantined in the studio making a new record.   Born in 1981 in Chicago, Ministry has been the lifetime passion project of founder Al Jourgensen, considered to be the pioneer of industrial music. In its early days, Ministry was identifiable by its heavy synth-pop material in line with the new sounds and technology that were being developed in the ‘80s. Ministry’s output began with four 12” singles on … Read More →

Detroit, Michigan. - Rock City. It’s a perennial hotbed for the coolest new offerings in gritty, loud music. Falling in step with this notorious reputation, Detroit is home to guitarist and Candyrat recording artist, Sammy Boller. Sammy’s debut instrumental album, Kingdom Of The Sun, will drop in March 20th, 2020. It was recorded & produced by Steve Lehane (Rustbelt Studios) and mixed by David Bendeth. The impassioned 11-song release features the tracks: “Cloak of Light”, “Awakening From the … Read More →

FIREWIND release their new single 'Rising Fire', the first track to be taken from upcoming album 'Firewind', out 15th May on AFM Records. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/3iEZGCcy31s Since power metal masters FIREWIND announced their new line-up (which now features Herbie Langhans from Avantasia on vocals), fans and critics alike speculate how FIREWIND’s new incarnation might sound. Their questions find an answer now in the band’s brand new music video 'Rising Fire' The song … Read More →

Powerhouse rock 'n' roll band FOZZY announces rescheduled Save The World Tour starting July 10th in Columbus, OH and ending on September 5th in Orlando, FL. Due to the growing concerns of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and willingness to comply with CDC and government regulations, Fozzy realized it was necessary to reschedule their headline tour, originally scheduled from April 16th-May 9th, out of necessity to keep fans safe and healthy. With that said, Fozzy is excited to hit the road … Read More →

Photo credit: Stephanie Cabral Today, Sacred Reich has launched their new video for "Salvation". Front-man and bassist Phil Rind comments: "We want to put something positive out there right now. 'Salvation' is about music's ability to encourage and inspire us and bring us together." "Salvation" is off the band's latest album, Awakening. Watch the video (shot and edited by Fiaz Farrelly) now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QGvcSD5V8A "Salvation" lyrics Good times now are here … Read More →

HEAVEN SHALL BURN release their new double album Of Truth And Sacrifice, alongside the DVD Mein grünes Herz in dunklen Zeiten (= My Green Heart In Dark Times). Additionally, the band teamed up with Philipp Hirsch again for the official video for the track "Übermacht", which is also being released today. Check out the video for "Übermacht", directed by Philipp Hirsch (www.philipphirsch.com) and produced by Heaven Shall Burn and Philipp Hirsch HERE.   "For our conditions it is an unusual video … Read More →

Logan Mader-produced new album 'Path To Immortality' due out April 24 With the April 24 release of their M-Theory Audio debut “Path To Immortality” fast approaching, the Southern California-based melodic death metal quintet VOICES OF RUIN have unveiled a music video for their powerful new song “Carved Out.” The clip, filmed and edited by Matt Zane (Zakk Wylde, Society 1, Static-X), can be seen at this location: https://youtu.be/H2jsOgQPFaU “Carved Out” – which can … Read More →

Updated: Rammstein has posted the following info regarding Lindemann's health status: Yesterday evening Till Lindemann was admitted to a hospital on the band’s doctor’s advice. He spent the night in intensive care but has been moved as he is feeling better. Till has tested negative for the coronavirus. Earlier German newspaper Bild had reported that Rammstein vocalist Till Lindemann was in ICU after testing positive for Coronavirus.  Rammstein had performed in Moscow on March 15th. … Read More →

Australian metal destroyers AVERSIONS CROWN are proud to announce their fourth studio album, Hell Will Come For Us All, will be released on June 12th via Nuclear Blast.  Today, the band offer fans the first single entitled, "The Soil". Directed by Third Eye Visuals, the music video can be seen, here: https://youtu.be/QiwIFm3V9A8 The band comments. "We’re excited to be able to release the first taste of the new music we’ve been working on. The sound of AVERSIONS CROWN has grown and matured, … Read More →

Obsidian… dark, reflective and black: it’s a pretty decent description of the music that PARADISE LOST have been making over the last 32 years, even though this most resilient of British metal bands have stoically refused to be pinned down to one easily defined formula. Powered by a lust for creativity and a stout devotion to haunting heaviness, PARADISE LOST have defied the odds by coming back stronger than ever over the past decade. "Obsidian", the new album of Gothic legend PARADISE … Read More →

Kansas City’s ORPHANS OF DOOM has revealed a new lyric video for the song “Rust,” taken from the recently released sophomore album, II. Watch the video at https://youtu.be/085m9zK76qY. “’Rust’ is about a car long forgotten and awaiting its fate,” says guitarist/vocalist Jeremy Isaacson. “Only to be found and brought back from near death as a demolition car to be finally and completely destroyed.” Formed in the summer of 2016 by Sedey, Jeremy Isaacson (guitar) and Gregory Koelling … Read More →

Nine Inch Nails are offering two free albums for download from their site. Please find the link below to download them for free! Message from Nine Inch Nails: FRIENDS- WEIRD TIMES INDEED… AS THE NEWS SEEMS TO TURN EVERMORE GRIM BY THE HOUR, WE’VE FOUND OURSELVES VACILLATING WILDLY BETWEEN FEELING LIKE THERE MAY BE HOPE AT TIMES TO UTTER DESPAIR – OFTEN CHANGING MINUTE TO MINUTE. ALTHOUGH EACH OF US DEFINE OURSELVES AS ANTISOCIAL-TYPES WHO PREFER BEING ON OUR OWN, THIS SITUATION HAS … Read More →

Swedish visionary metallers SOILWORK have released a brand new song called 'Desperado'. It is the second installment in SOILWORK's 'Feverish' triology, which might also eventually end up becoming a so far unknown entity. It follows the band's globally acclaimed new album, »Verkligheten« (album of the month inMetal Hammer, Rock Hard, Aardschok and Scream), which was released in January 2019. Watch the official music video for 'Desperado' here:  https://youtu.be/j4qtzaB7KpQ Commented the … Read More →

It is a big day for Ritual Dictates, as they release their new single "Extinction" - LISTEN HERE! Singer Justin Hagberg comments, "We can’t wait to perform Give in to Despair live! It’s been a while since Ritual Dictates has performed, so we’re very excited to dust away the cobwebs and return with a killer live band and a batch of new tunes." Over the past month, Ritual Dictates has released music for "Terror of Time "and "Given to Despair," which was also made into a lyric video and … Read More →

With metal anthems like “Heavy Metal Breakdown”, GRAVE DIGGER became one of the most influential and pioneering bands of the German heavy metal scene since the early 80s, and 2020 will celebrate the 40th anniversary of these Teutonic metal masters in glorious style! On their 20th studio album, titled Fields Of Blood, the band around frontman Chris Boltendahl continues their epic Highlands story! Fields Of Blood is the logic consequence of a legendary trilogy and an auditory battle of unique … Read More →

British rock band Black Orchid Empire share their brand new single "Winter Keeps Us Warm" along with a music video. It's the second single taken from the new studioalbum "Semaphore" coming 12th June, 2020 via Long Branch Records. "Semaphore" is available for pre-order here: blackorchidempire.lnk.to/semaphore Watch the video for "Winter Keeps Us Warm" here: https://youtu.be/emCp69AMfAI Black Orchid Empire guitarist and singer Paul Visser about the new single: "Winter Keeps Us Warm is a … Read More →

Denver, Colorado based doomed heavy metal quartet KHEMMIS unveil their new mini-album, Doomed Heavy Metal, which will be released digitally on April 17th via Nuclear Blast. In celebration of the announcement the band offer fans the live video for their DIO cover of "Rainbow In The Dark". Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/MdGoRfpRYeg The band comments: "As lifelong fans of ZZ TOP, ‘Fandango’ has been a consistent source of inspiration for the four of us. The combination of high-octane … Read More →

Following their late 20019 single “Pigs Ear,” metal juggernauts EMMURE continues to tease their forthcoming, eighth studio album that’s due out later this year. Today, the band has revealed a video for a crushing new song titled “Gypsy Disco.” WATCH THE VIDEO AND STREAM “GYPSY DISCO”: https://shrptn.co/gypsydisco EMMURE’S latest track from their upcoming album touches on the subject of suicide prevention, a topic near and dear to the band. If you know someone struggling emotionally with … Read More →

Progressive Death Metal masterminds BLACK CROWN INITIATE release their second single "Invitation" today. Listen to the single HERE, which follows the release of "Years in Frigid Light". The track is off their new record Portraits of the Doomed Escape, which is set for release via Century Media Records on August 7th, 2020. The album was recorded at Think Loud Studios by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland, who have also recorded bands like Rivers Of Nihil, August Burns Red, Lorna Shore, and many … Read More →

Magnus Pelander’s Witchcraft have existed at the forefront of occult tinged classic rock ever since their formation in the year 2000, when Magnus decided to form the band so that he could record a tribute to his idols Roky Erickson and Pentagram’s Bobby Liebling. The pioneering band has never made excuses for their inspirations, but went on to craft numerous genre-defining classics themselves. Witchcraft’s illustrious career from their self-titled debut in 2004 through to the 2012’s Legend album … Read More →

On April 17th, The Black Dahlia Murder will release their new album, Verminous, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Verminous, a video for the new single, "Child Of Night" (produced by Vesa Ranta & Kaira Films), can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/aujESQwerhs For another preview of Verminous, the lyric video for the album's title track can be seen at: metalblade.com/tbdm - where the record is also available for pre-order in the following formats: - digipak-CD - ltd digi-CD w/ bonus … Read More →

Testament have issued the following statement regarding lead vocalist Chuck Billy: **COVID-19 OFFICIAL STATEMENT** As many of you already know, after returning from the BAY STRIKES BACK over Europe Tour last week, some of us in TESTAMENT have been feeling unwell and have made the decision along with our Doctors to be tested for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. As of yesterday morning, Chuck and Tiffany Billy’s tests have come back positive as well as some crew members. We wanted to reach … Read More →

Athens based Symphonic Metallers FALLEN ARISE organized a pre-listening session for the band's upcoming album "Enigma", receiving a huge attention and interest from all the Greek media present. “Enigma” will come out on April 10th, via Rock Of Angels Records (ROAR). Today the band releases the first official single and music video for the song 'Reborn', watch it here: https://youtu.be/ecXbypIMGec FALLEN ARISE comment on the song: “Analyzing the song “Reborn” musically, we can definitely … Read More →

German medieval rock masters FEUERSCHWANZ have released the official live video for "Metfest", the first single off the band's upcoming album, Das elfte Gebot. „Metfest“ is that anthem that makes any party a real one! Super catchy medieval, yet rocky melodies, frenetic singalongs and an ode to friendship! A song to grab your best bud and a barrel of mead to and crank it up! Today the band also announces the release date for the successor of 2018's extremely successful album, Methämmer, (#6 … Read More →

talian metal superstars LACUNA COIL release an official live video for the single "SAVE ME". Recorded on their previous European tour, the video shows some powerful moments of the band on stage and intimate insights behind the track. Check out the video, directed by Isabella D'Alessandro, HERE. "Save me is about the fact that we all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things. But we are not those mistakes and struggle. We have the power to shape our day. The time is … Read More →

American old school classic heavy metal power trio THE RODS are celebrating their 40th year anniversary.. THE RODS drummer Carl Canedy has checked in with the following comment: "It's amazing to think that Rock and I started The Rods 40 years ago. The experiences we've had together could easily fill a book. "To celebrate The Rods 40th Anniversary, we're focusing on the fans, the true “Wild Dogs”, who have rabidly supported us all these years. Our shows will contain fan requested "deep cuts", … Read More →

It is with great disappointment that we have to announce some changes to our upcoming release schedule. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the impact it has caused on multiple facets of our industry, including how physical retail is able to operate, this was a choice we were simply forced to make. We understand this is going to be upsetting to many of you, but we kindly ask for your patience and understanding as we wade through uncharted waters here. There is no playbook for this type of … Read More →

FEATURES APPEARANCES FROM NOORA LOUHIMO, DINO JELUSICK, TONY MARTIN, & MORE FIRST SINGLE, 'HOLD YOUR FIRE' FEAT. DINO JELUSICK OUT NOW Heavy metal guitarist, songwriter, and producer Magnus Karlsson has announced the third album, "We Are The Night" from his solo project Magnus Karlsson's Free Fall. It will be released on May 8, 2020 via Frontiers Music Srl. As with the prior two Free Fall releases, "We Are The Night" … Read More →

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements? We just released our first full-length album and we will be touring in the next few months. -Gil   XS ROCK: So how long has the band been together? We have been together for 4 years. It initially started as a side project since most of us were already in bands. But it eventually became our main focus. -Holly   XS ROCK: What was your main motivation for originally … Read More →

Recently, Finnish sextet NIGHTWISH announced their ninth record HUMAN. :II: NATURE., that will be released on April 10, 2020 and will be a double album containing 9 tracks on the main CD and one long track, divided into eight chapters on CD 2. Today, NIGHTWISH announce their partnership with the international conservation charity organization called 'World Land Trust'. For more information, check the following video clip (featuring the track "Ad Astra" from the upcoming NIGHTWISH album Human. … Read More →

Industrial/electro rockers Julien-K, founded by original Orgy members Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh have signed on to a massive national tour with The Birthday Massacre (dates below). The band will be dropping their new album titled Harmonic Disruptor in early April. The title track off of the album, "Harmonic Disruptor," was released as a single on January 24th. Their second single "Shut Down Your Soul" dropped on February 28th and the third single "Stronger Without You" will drop on March … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the signing of Jason Bieler to the label for a brand new solo album. Currently in the works now, this upcoming album will see Bieler working with a diverse array of musical friends, a list of whom will be revealed at a later date. Stay tuned for some surprises on that front! In the meantime, Bieler has announced upcoming tour dates with label mate and lifelong friend Jeff Scott Soto, which have been selling out across the US. Dates can be seen on the … Read More →

Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Vio-Lence to its worldwide roster! Vio-Lence was born in 1985 in the womb of thrash metal's inception: San Francisco's East Bay Area. With a ferocious blend of blazing guitar riffs, relentless rhythm, and an ultra-aggressive vocal style, they have an intensity unmatched in metal. After disbanding in late 1993, their music and legacy still drew metal-heads from around the world. Their return to live performances began in mid-April 2019 and they haven't … Read More →

Dutch symphonic metal giant EPICA recently have entered Sandlane Recording Facilities to record their new album and follow-up to the successful The Holographic Principle. The band will be recording again together with producer Joost van den Broek (POWERWOLF, AYREON). In the studio the band is joined by Panda Productions, who will record behind the scene footage of this recording process. The band just launched their first studio vlog on the band’s YouTube … Read More →

Hericane Alice are primed to release an all-new album in 2020. This will be the band's long-awaited follow-up to "Tear The House Down", which was released all the way back in 1990. Hericane Alice – Here’s a band who were poised for success in the glam metal world, but the timing was just “Too Late”, referring to the great song of the same name on this album. They had the look, the sound and a vocalist that was reminiscent of David Lee Roth, yet still came up short by arriving just a few … Read More →

GOST release a new music video for their track "Dreadfully Pious". The song is a homage to the 80s slasher flicks that heavily influence GOST. Watch the music video HERE. "Baalberith makes a brutal return in the video for 'Dreadfully Pious'. We would like to thank the director Diego González Cruz, cinematographer Andrés F. Morales and producer Pivote and Plot Studio for their absolutely beautiful and violent vision! Warning! This video contains graphically violent imagery. Watch at your own … Read More →

Nashville based Alternative Pop / Rock artist JASMINE CAIN, named 2019 Musician of the Year by All That Shreds Magazine, has released the official music video for "Be Brave," the third single off of her new LP, SEVEN. "Be Brave" is available to stream/download via The Label Group / INgrooves. "In a world where everything moves so fast and without empathy, you have to find the strength to dig down deep and push through in the most impossible way. Regardless of what you're struggling with, … Read More →

Swedish melodic power metal force BLOODBOUND returns a with a very special release, a new Mini Album which is dedicated to its ever-growing fanbase: Titled 'Bloodheads United', this new Mini LP (which will be available as 10” white Vinyl) contains four exclusive live tracks – all recorded at Bang Your Head festival 2017 – and on top of that, the brand new studio recording 'Bloodheads United', which is a true hymn dedicated to the Bloodbound fans who kept supporting the band over all these … Read More →

Icelandic wrecking crew, UNE MISÈRE, unleashed their debut full length album, SERMON, unto the world via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band release the music video for the song "Fallen Eyes" just in time for the kick-off of their US tour with headliners THY ART IS MURDER on the "Human Target" North American 2020. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yKrSFd1hO4c UNE MISÈRE have had quite a year with three nominations at the Icelandic Music Awards 2020 in the following categories: … Read More →

Political punk icons Anti-Flag have teamed up with INDECLINE to produce and film a video for the title track from their latest Spinefarm Records release 20/20 Vision. INDECLINE is an Activist Art Collective founded in 2001. It is comprised of graffiti writers, filmmakers, photographers, and full-time rebels and activists. INDECLINE focuses on social, ecological and economical injustices carried out by American and International governments, corporations, and law enforcement agencies. Watch … Read More →

Beginning March 16 in Dallas, TX & Coming to a City Near You! New Juno-Nominated Album, Orphans, out NOW via Rodeostar Records Canadian metal juggernauts THE AGONIST are primed to make their return to the road in 2020. On the strength of their 2019 Juno-nominated studio album, Orphans, the band will tour North America supporting the venerable Fleshgod Apocalypse. The trek kicks off on March 16 in Dallas TX, and wraps up in Los Angeles, CA on … Read More →

North Carolina's He Is Legend have dropped the video for the track "Burn All Your Rock Records." The song is taken from their 2019 Spinefarm Records release White Bat. Once again, frontman Schuylar Croom teamed up with Myles Erfurth to co-direct the video. Watch it here. Croom explains, "While working with Myles on these last two videos, we became fast friends. He came out to shoot a few shows on the road just for fun — and what better song to showcase that than 'Burn All Your Rock … Read More →

Celebrating their 30th anniversary as a band, Sweden’s influential and long revered heavy metal giants IN FLAMES have entered a worldwide partnership with Nuclear Blast for the band’s celebrated back catalog which features 13 groundbreaking fan-favorite records like “Colony” (1999), “Whoracle” (1997) and “Clayman” (2000). Having released the previous two albums “Battles” and “I, The Mask” with Nuclear Blast in Europe only, this marks the first time IN FLAMES has worked with Nuclear … Read More →

House Of Lords have announced that their new album, "New World - New Eyes" will be released on May 8, 2020 via Frontiers Music Srl. Today, they have also issued the first single, 'One More'. Listen to it on your preferred streaming service or head to YouTube: Stream 'One More' or pre-order/save "New World - New Eyes" HERE: https://orcd.co/newworldneweyes "New World - New Eyes" is House Of Lords' tenth studio album, following the well-received release "Saint of the Lost Souls". … Read More →

Swiss avant-garde extreme metal band Triptykon are pleased to announce their highly anticipated release of Requiem (Live at Roadburn 2019) opus on May 15th, 2020 via Prowling Death Records / Century Media Records worldwide. The release will be available for pre-order in various formats starting March 20th, 2020.   Requiem (Live at Roadburn 2019) marks the bombastic conclusion of a project over 30 years in the making: The legendary Celtic Frost/Triptykon "Requiem" performed for the first time … Read More →

ABORTED release their new song and music video for "Gloom and the Art of Tribulation" today. Watch the video HERE. The track is the first released off the band's forthcoming three track EP La Grande Mascarade on April 17th via  Century Media Records. "Alright, alright alright. It's time for whoop ass! Here it is you lovely death mongers and gore maniacs, the brand spanking new single 'Gloom and the Art of Tribulation', states ABORTED vocalist Sven De Caluwe. "Enjoy this little poem about … Read More →

German-based 8KIDS explore the depths of our society, with a clear message and to open ears, eyes and minds. High on the success of their latest album, BLŪTEN, released on August 23, 2019 via Napalm Records, the trio not only combines post-hardcore with indie-rock and pop elements in an unique way, but pushes boundaries, tears down barricades and positions themselves more than ever, both musically and socially, with political, controversial, yet important statements. On BLŪTEN, 8KIDS hurls us … Read More →

Doom legends MY DYING BRIDE unleashed their new album The Ghost Of Orion last week and today the band are releasing the official video for 'To Outlive The Gods'. Directed by Hal Sinden, the video features frontman Aaron Stainthorpe and tells the tale of a doomed love story. Watch here: youtu.be/IJpR_Y7nXA4 Aaron commented on the track: "When passion is so strong and so driven, even the Gods will be put to shame." Order The Ghost Of Orion on CD, black 2LP Gatefold, white 2LP … Read More →

Cardiff, United Kingdom - Post-metalcore band Sydney Fate have revealed a new music video and single for the song "TACENDA". The video was directed by Chris Porter from Life Is Art Visuals. Watch it right now at this location. "TACENDA" is the second music video from the band's full-length album Silicon Nitride which is out April 3, 2020. "The song's title comes from the obsolete Latin term meaning not to be mentioned (or better left unsaid). I Felt this was a perfect title for the song … Read More →

Australian Occult Doom Metallers The Wizar'd are streaming the title track from forthcoming album Subterranean Exile. Check it out below! "Subterranean Exile" (Youtube) youtu.be/rqsZ6JPT6JY "Subterranean Exile" (Bandcamp) hcrthewizard.bandcamp.com/track/subterranean-exile Subterranean Exile will be released April 24 on Cruz Del Sur Music. CD and vinyl pre-orders are available at tinyurl.com/w7qycxg Australia’s The Wizar’d have long been one of doom’s best-kept secrets. … Read More →

Styx founding member Dennis DeYoung is back with a new original solo album, "26 East, Vol. 1.”  The album will be released April 10th via Frontiers Music Srl. Today, two tracks from the album have been released, ‘East Of Midnight’ and ‘To The Good Old Days’ feat. Julian Lennon. You can hear them on all major streaming services or HERE: https://youtu.be/9ezG38Iirqg (‘East of Midnight’) and HERE: https://youtu.be/-1ZFCe5b5BI (‘To The Good Old Days’ feat. Julian Lennon). Of the song, ‘To The … Read More →

As the release date of DRAIN’s Revelation debut approaches, the band readies for it with the release of its second (and appropriately titled) single, “Hyper Vigilance.”  The fiery track just passes the two-minute mark and is indicative of what can be found on the California Cursed LP;  metal-tinged, moshy, crossover-style hardcore that’s also incredibly entertaining. Listen to DRAIN’s “Hyper Vigilance”   Drain formed in Santa Cruz, CA and quickly gained notoriety for … Read More →

David Reece has seen a lot in his career. In addition to his solo albums, he gave bands like Accept, Bangalore Choir, Bonfire and most recently the Sainted Sinners the special magic of his voice. He brought Andy Susemihl into the band for his latest masterpiece. Under the motto "Ex-Accept meets Ex-U.D.O." fans can look forward to a concentrated metal experience. Reece and Susemihl complement each other perfectly on “Cacophony of Souls”. Together with Malte Frederik Burkert on bass and Andrea … Read More →

My Chemical Romance has canceled their Japanese Tour. Abbath And Mayhem shows for San Franciso and Seattle have been canceled because of a ban on large gatherings in those areas. YES has canceled their U.S. Spring Tour as well as the 2020 "Cruise To The Edge" Machinehead has postponed the second leg of their European tour. Papa Roach have canceled the last five shows of their European Tour. Fleshgod Apocalypse have postponed their U.S. Tour Sammy Hagar and The Circle have … Read More →

Long-awaited sophomore album Upcoming EU spring tour w/ Night Flight Orchestra More touring announcements coming for the rest of 2020 (the band will be busy on the road!) Nearly 3 million views total for videos from the debut album ONE DESIRE formed as “OD” in 2012, when drummer Ossi Sivula started gathering musicians and friends for his new project. A couple of years of writing songs, making demos with different musicians and friends went by with an aim to create music that could … Read More →

Pretty Maids are alive and kicking and set to release an exciting new live CD/DVD and Blu Ray package, “Maid In Japan – Future World Live 30th Anniversary”. This is a special release that sees the Danish hard rockers offer a full performance of their classic album “Future World”, originally released in 1987. This was the band’s first major breakthrough release in the metal community and arguably the band's most popular album. To celebrate the album’s 30th Anniversary over the course of … Read More →

In an unfortunate turn of events, Italian orchestral-death metal giants FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have been forced to postpone their North American tour due to travel restrictions implemented in response to the spread of COVID-19, “Coronavirus.” What was to be one of metal’s most anticipated spring tours, where the band was to be accompanied at shows by a classical string quartet for the first time ever, will now take place at a later date to be announced as plans are confirmed. Information regarding … Read More →

The time has arrived for legendary bay area thrash metal giants TESTAMENT to unleash new thunder to the masses and reveal their thirteenth studio album: Titans Of Creation which will be released on April 3rd via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band releases the second single entitled, "Children Of The Next Level". Watch the visualizer here: https://youtu.be/IUDJKVqBvi8 Chuck Billy comments, "To all our Testament Legions out there... we hope you have been playing the shit out of our first … Read More →

SOJOURNER – Tides of epic melancholy and atmospheric black metal An inflammation of harsh soundscapes exploding in a striking symbiosis of deep growls and clean female vocals: SOJOURNER’s new album, Premonitions, to be released on May 8 via Napalm Records, rises like an upcoming vortex that leaves the violent, yet undeniably beautiful stylistic evolution of their sound in an exceptional fusion of folk and atmospheric black metal. Along with a visually stunning music video, their first … Read More →

Polish death metal legends VADER have returned with their 16th studio album, Solitude in Madness, out on May 1st via Nuclear Blast. Never on to rest or relax, VADER have done it all over the course of their 37-year history. From playing super-aggressive thrash under the watchful eye of Communist Poland to touring the globe and enjoying a near-maniacal fanbase, there’s no stopping the Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek-led outfit. Speed and power are back as the driving factors in VADER's fiendish yet … Read More →

The "Big Summer Rock Tour" has just been announced featuring some of the 80's greatest metal bands including Ratt, Cinderella's Tom Keifer, Slaughter and Skid Row! Tickets go on sale Friday March 13th! TOUR DATES JUNE JUNE 3 Farmingville, NY Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill TICKETS   JUNE 6 Rosemount, IL Rosemont Theatre TICKETS   JUNE 9 Sterling Heights, MI Michigan Lottery Amphitheater at … Read More →

"The Obelisk" is a box set that is comprised of all of Clutch’s Weathermaker Music vinyl releases. There are six double LP's, three 12" LPs, and three 12" picture discs all together in a beautifully designed box set. In addition, the box contains a turntable mat and a square, artist signed lithograph. The rigid box has a magnetic closure and the silver foil is stamped on black Sierra cloth. This is a unique collector's item and only 1,000 boxes were made for worldwide sales. The individual … Read More →

Just in time for international women’s day, symphonic metal outfit BEYOND THE BLACK – fronted by the exceptional Jennifer Haben – present their new single “Misery”, off of their upcoming album Hørizøns, to be released via Napalm Records on June 19th. The explosive quintet manages to perform a tightrope act between scene solidarity and the constant motivation to conquer new musical horizons: With their newest offering, BEYOND THE BLACK prepares their powerful manifesto of self-confidence and … Read More →

A praise of fight and persistence – CREMATORY’s “Rise And Fall” dives deep into the dark struggles of human fate The harsh wave of the electrifying synergy of industrial metal and gothic dimness hits stronger than ever before: German pioneers of European gothic metal, CREMATORY, release their third single, “Rise And Fall” off the upcoming album, Unbroken, to be released via Napalm Records on March 6, 2020. 'Rise and Fall”, as well as the expressive music video, showcases both melodic and … Read More →

This May/June, Whitechapel will embark on the USA "Burn To Emerge Tour" supporting As I Lay Dying! Featuring Shadow Of Intent as openers, this is one trek not to be missed! See below for all dates. "Burn To Emerge Tour" dates w/ Whitechapel, As I Lay Dying, Shadow Of Intent May 20 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto May 21 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater May 23 - Odessa, TX - Dos Amigos May 24 - Austin, TX - Emo's May 26 - San Antonio, TX - The Aztec May 28 - Destin, FL - Rock Destin May 29 - … Read More →

FIRST SINGLE & VIDEO, 'DEVIL YOU KNOW' OUT NOW Electric Mob is the newest up-and-coming hard rock sensation signed to Frontiers Music Srl. A mixture of powerful vocals, mean guitar riffs, and heavy groove with influences from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, the band is prepared to put Brazil back on the rock ‘n roll map! Their debut album, "Discharge" is slated for release on May 8, 2020. Watch the video for the first single and … Read More →

The City of Austin has canceled the March dates for SXSW and SXSW EDU. SXSW will faithfully follow the City’s directions. We are devastated to share this news with you. “The show must go on” is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place. We are now working through the ramifications of this unprecedented situation. As recently as Wednesday, Austin Public Health stated that “there’s no evidence that closing SXSW or any other gatherings will … Read More →

When death metal icons like George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, guitar virtuoso Viktor Smolski, bass titan Jean Baudin and guitar god Jacek Hiro join together to form a death metal band, it reads like the membership list of the Metal Hall of Fame. This is the case with VOODOO GODS and therefore this band can be called a Death Metal Supergroup without exaggeration. After their first EP "Shrunken Head" (2008) - at that time still with Nergal (Behemoth) on the mic - and the debut album "Anticipation … Read More →

  Faster Pussycat have posted the following update on their UK Tour: We regret to announce that due to the Hard Rock Hell festival being postponed and the possibility of our other U.K. shows also being postponed in the wake of the continued risks associated with the Coronavirus we have postponed our U.K. tour as originally planned. We know many of you will be disappointed, as are we, but the situation is beyond our control. We support and commend the difficult decision by the promoters … Read More →

BAND JUST FINISHED RECORDING FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM Mega hard rock collective THE DEAD DAISIES have signed a global deal with Spinefarm Records — the home of hard rock and metal within the Universal Music Group. Having recently welcomed new member Glenn Hughes to the band (Deep Purple, Black Country Communion), a super-charged Daisies enter a fresh label partnership with Spinefarm Records. Influenced by '70s and early '80s rock, the … Read More →

Slipknot has postponed their Asian tour including Knotfest Japan. Whitesnake has postponed their Japanese tour as well. Sons Of Apollo have postponed the remaining dates of their European tour and Ozzy Osbourne has canceled his appearance at the upcoming SXSW festival.  SXSW organizers have stated that the annual event is still scheduled, but that could change if circumstances affect the safety of the crowd. SXSW organizers said they are monitoring the situation and working with local, state and … Read More →