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Nuclear Blast is delighted to announce the release of Black Star Riders new studio album “Another State Of Grace” on September 6th 2019. The band will support the record with a full UK and Ireland tour in October 2019 with additional dates in other territories to be announced in the near future. Stream the new title-track single "Another State Of Grace" here: http://nblast.de/BSR-AnotherStateSingle “Another State Of Grace” sees the band deliver another stunning collection of songs. The … Read More →

A concert event 35 years in the making, the May 10th debut of KEELFEST in Columbus, Ohio left fans and friends with an unforgettable memory of a very special performance. Delivering over 32 songs without any breaks or set changes, fans from across the nation were treated to the KEEL classics like “Speed Demon” and “Tears Of Fire,” brand new music from the new Ron Keel Band album Fight Like A Band, and the first Steeler appearance since 1984 which featured iconic 80’s anthems like “Cold Day In … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the release of “The Epic Works 1991-2015”, a stunning box set collection from the German masters of progressive metal Vanden Plas Official on July 12, 2019.  The box set will include eight studio albums, one EP, a live recording, and a bonus disc (exclusive to the physical edition) entitled “Bonus Treasures,” that will include all unreleased, bonus, rare, and demo tracks from Vanden Plas.    See below for a full list of included albums and … Read More →

Slipknot are back with their brand new track, "Unsainted" from their upcoming album We Are Not Your Kind available everywhere August 9. Check out the video and browse pre-order bundles now! www.slipknot1.com Tracklisting: 1. Insert Coin 2. Unsainted 3. Birth Of The Cruel 4. Death Because Of Death 5. Nero Forte 6. Critical Darling 7. Liar’s Funeral 8. Red Flag 9. What’s Next 10. Spiders 11. Orphan 12. My Pain 13. Not Long For This World 14. Solway Firth … Read More →

After 27 years of waiting, fans can rejoice as New Orleans’ face-melting thrash legends EXHORDER will be releasing their forever-awaited 3rd studio album later this year. The band has officially wrapped recording of their first record since the long celebrated ‘92 classicThe Law. EXHORDER will celebrate their return with a festival date in Europe and a North American tour with KATAKLYSM in September. Dates are coming soon. Commenting on the long journey to recording their 3rd record, the … Read More →

Legendary German thrashers, DESTRUCTION, have revealed the cover artwork to their upcoming 17th studio album, Born To Perish. This stunning visualization was created by acclaimed artist Gyula fromHungary, who has also created artwork for ANNIHILATOR, GRAVE DIGGER, STRATOVARIUS, TANKARD and many more. He has also produced a trailer where you can follow the creation of the artwork. Check it out here: The album will be released on August 9th, 2019 via Nuclear … Read More →

Clutch and Killswitch Engage have announced co-headline tour dates for this summer.  Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 17th at 10 am. Both bands will also be appearing on several festivals during their July 12th - August 4th run to include Earth Rocker Festival (July 13th), Rock Fest (July 19th), Heavy Montreal (July 26th) and Impact Festival (July 28th). "We are really looking forward to heading out on the road with Killswitch Engage," said Clutch's vocalist Neil Fallon.  "It'll be a … Read More →

(Hed) P.E. returns with their latest album, Stampede, set for a worldwide release on June 21, 2019, via Pavement Entertainment. Stampede is the follow-up to the highly successful 2016 Forever album. Fusing elements of rock, punk, hip hop, and reggae, the new release is ready to deliver on the eclectic and evolving sound synonymous with (Hed) P.E. Stampede is currently available for pre-order, and with the pre-order comes the first taste of the album, "CanIRock," a track that is available now … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the release of JORN’s brand new live album & video, “Live on Death Road”.  Available on 2CD/DVD, Blu-Ray, and Digital (audio only), the set will be released on June 14, 2019.    Fans can get a taste of this very special performance via the just-released clip of JORN's live rendition of the Black Sabbath classic, "The Mob Rules" Pre-orders are now available HERE: http://radi.al/LiveOnDeathRoad   Recorded at the Frontiers Rock … Read More →

Electro-industrial metal leaders COMBICHRIST will release their razor-sharp ninth full-length album, One Fire, on June 7, 2019 via Out of Line Music. Precise, lurking, ultramodern and merciless, One Fire is a retrospect and forecast in one for COMBICHRIST. Cold, industrial riffs mixed with ominous metal forge a sinister alliance and reflect a return to roots - molded by nearly two decades of experience and a futuristic outlook. Pre-order One Fire now via this … Read More →

Swedish Metal band BULLET have released a new digital single and live video today. The song "Speed And Attack (live)" is taken from the forthcoming live album "Live". The band says: "A great opening live song live that really works to get the audience into headbanging mode! This is one of our faster tracks....heavily NWOBHM influenced! The video is recorded at our hometown for the release party of the ”Dust to Gold” album. Stretch your neck and get ready for the Speed and Attack" You can … Read More →

Golden Robot Records is pleased to welcome hard rock legends Skid Row to their already impressive roster of artists!  The band recently signed a worldwide deal with Golden Robot Records, which will see their long-anticipated forthcoming new album and first with new frontman ZP Theart released later this year. 'We are beyond excited to announce that we have signed with Golden Robot Records. The label is the perfect balance between an old-school way of thinking with digital age sensibilities. … Read More →

Swedish heavy metal heroes SABATON are set to release their new album The Great War on July 19th via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band proudly presents their first single, “Fields Of Verdun.” Watch the official video here: https://youtu.be/xP8G-LwWNn0 Get the song digitally here: http://nblast.de/SabatonFieldsOfVerdun Bassist Pär Sundström comments: "We choose “Fields of Verdun” to be the first single since we felt it represent the album perfect, a classic SABATON metal song which we … Read More →

COLD KINGDOM has released the official music video for "A New Disaster," the debut single off of their upcoming LP, due out May 24th, 2019. “The process we went through to create this album really pushed us to find the things we needed to address and talk about in these songs because we didn't have a lot of time to waste. It ended up becoming the most adventurous thing we've ever done as a band. Every song comes from a very real and genuine place, and as a result, we have a record that we're … Read More →

EXIT 111 ANNOUNCES FULL DETAILS FOR INAUGURAL EVENT FESTIVAL DEBUTS WITH LINE-UP LED BY GUNS N' ROSES, DEF LEPPARD, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, SLAYER, ZZ TOP, DEFTONES, GHOST, MEGADETH AND MORE THAN 40 ACTS OCTOBER 11-13 WEEKEND OF MUSIC HOSTED BY EDDIE TRUNK AT THE GREAT STAGE PARK IN MANCHESTER, TN TO INCLUDE ON-SITE ACTIVITIES: PARANORMAL CIRQUE, CAR SHOW, MOTOCROSS DEMONSTRATIONS, AND A MEGA SPORTS BAR TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, APRIL 25 EXIT 111 Festival will debut with a … Read More →

Tokyo Motor Fist, the band featuring Danger Danger vocalist Ted Poley and Trixterguitarist Steve Brown, has announced that they have signed with Frontiers Music Srl for a follow-up album to their 2017 self-titled debut. The release is expected sometime in 2020. Guitarist and producer Steve Brown says, “Rejoice FISTonians worldwide! My lion’s of the melodic rock world, Tokyo Motor Fist, have re-signed with the legendary Frontiers and are about to begin recording our second album! After the … Read More →

The SEPULTURA performance which was scheduled to take at The Palace – hamra in Beirut on April 28th was cancelled due to the fact that the band was not allowed to perform in the country by the general security office. It is the first time in SEPULTURA’s 35 year history that they have been banned from performing in a country. The incident has especially been a disappointment for the band’s Lebanese fans who were unable to witness the performance. Therefore SEPULTURA’s performance due to take … Read More →

Guitarist Extraordinaire George Lynch has posted the following concerning the cancelation of his appearance at upcoming gigs, including the M3 Festival with Dokken: Due to my continued pneumonia, I will regrettably have to cancel my upcoming my appearance this Friday at the Dallas Guitar Show as well as the M3 show with Dokken and will also have to reschedule the upcoming Lynch Mob shows in Chicago and Kansas City. Thank you for your understanding.   One of the most well-known and widely … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of another incredible metal act, Los Angeles, CA based Edge of Paradise to the label's roster for a multi-album deal. Formed by singer Margarita Monet and guitarist Dave Bates in 2011, Edge of Paradise debuted on the scene a few months later with “Mask”, an album of industrial-tinged metal coupled with soaring vocal hooks, which was warmly received by critics and fans alike. After the release of 'Mask' and touring all over the West … Read More →

Janet Gardner, former frontwoman of Vixen, is back with her sophomore solo album, Your Place In The Sun. The album is set for a global release on May 31, 2019, via Pavement Entertainment, and available for preorder now. Teaming up with guitarist/songwriter/producer Justin James, this new release is the perfect follow-up to the self-titled debut. Your Place In The Sun combines modern rock elements with the classic sound Janet has become known for in her decades of female fronted and influential … Read More →

Modern heavy metal/hard rock group, SOTO, featuring vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex Yngwie Malmsteen / Talisman / ex Journey, Sons Of Apollo, TSO, etc.), have just released their second single and title track "Origami". Check out the track HERE.   "This is one of the earlier tunes brought to us by our new bassist, Tony Dickinson, who has experience with giving us singles from the first two SOTO albums, so he is a veteran with us even before joining the band," states Jeff Scott … Read More →

Comin’ in again with all guns blazin’ - WARRIOR SOUL has a new record 'Rock n’ Roll Disease' set for release on June 7th, 2019 via Livewire/Cargo Records. The album is the follow up to last year’s very successful and critically acclaimed, raw and raucous 'Back On The Lash' release. 'Rock n’ Roll Disease' promises to turn out to be a real stormer. "We are going for the same feel as 'Lash' but honing it in more and picking it up a bit. ‘Back On The Lash’ was raw, fun and loose, this is too, but … Read More →

EMP Label Group artist Ron Keel Band has released “Fight Like A Band,” the title track from their new album, as the premiere video and single from that project. FIGHT LIKE A BAND, which hit stores 3/1 via their EMP Outlaw imprint, features 11 brand-new songs and fresh recordings of Keel classics. A lyric video for the lead track “Road Ready” was released in January, and the band already has a video completed for the song “Girls Like Me,” but elected to establish their identity with the … Read More →

Release Lyric Video For "The Girl With The Stars In Her Eyes" + Currently On Second Leg Of Their North American Tour Last night, MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST kicked off the second leg of their North American tour at the world-famous Whisky a Go Go. The band will return to the Whisky tonight and tomorrow before making their way across the US with stops in Portland, Chicago, and New York before concluding in Austin. TX on May 18th ! To celebrate, the band released a lyric … Read More →

Inspired by the 1973 horror flick “Now The Screaming Starts” the Transylvania County-based duo BLOODY HAMMERS release the first official video of their upcoming album "The Summoning." The video transports the sinister and dark feeling that BLOODY HAMMERS create like no other band in 2019. Anders Manga on the video and the song: “When I was thinking about my approach for the “Now the Screaming Starts” video, I just happened to be watching some classic movie trailers. The trailer … Read More →

The most buzzed-about tour in the heavy metal world - the DIO RETURNS Tour featuring the Ronnie James Dio hologram - is finally coming to the United States this spring and summer! The DIO RETURNS U.S. Tour will feature a line-up of DIO bandmembers of 17 years performing aside the stunning Ronnie James Dio hologram. The official band line-up will feature Craig Goldy on guitar, Simon Wright on drums, Scott Warren on keyboards, and newer DIO family member Bjorn Englen on bass. The show will also … Read More →

Shortly before their North American tour with Metal Church, which kicks off on April 23rd, Atlanta-based metallers HALCYON WAY present a music video for the track "The Church Of Me". The song is taken from their new album "Bloody But Unbowed", out now onAgonia Records. The band's guitarist Jon Bodan had this to say about the video: “We are really hyped to get this video out there into the interwebs – when I came up with the idea for this song a couple of years ago, I immediately … Read More →

The formation of the beast we now call EXODUS began in Richmond CA in 1979, and although many started their journey as fans a few years down the line, there is no debating that the early 80’s was a time for major growth in the world of Thrash Metal, especially in the Bay Area of California. Day in the Dirt was perhaps the ultimate example of the Bay Area thrash metal underground scene in 1984. A plywood stage constructed in a Berkeley, California park where SLAYER, SUICIDAL … Read More →

Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce that the German thrash-legends DESTRUCTION have signed a new record deal with the label. Founded in 1982, DESTRUCTION soared to the top of the national thrash metal movement, with albums like Infernal Overkill and Eternal Devastation tucked away in their impressive heavy metal arsenal. Even the band’s later work such as All Hell Breaks Loose or The Antichrist are glorious moments in thrash, highlighting why DESTRUCTION are part of the “Big Teutonic … Read More →

On their essential new album, THE QUIREBOYS amazed themselves. “The new music has surpassed all of expectations” admitted long-term guitarist Guy Griffin. “It’s the most diverse album we’ve ever done” added fellow six-stringer Paul Guerin. And for a band celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2019 that’s saying something. Amazing Disgrace is the sixth Quireboys’ album in seven years but quality over quantity remains the mantra. Eleven typically frank and familiarly evocative rock and roll … Read More →

Rock legends KING’S X are thrilled to announce that they are entering the studio to record their highly-anticipated new album – the first to be released in over a decade – scheduled to drop this year via Australia’s leading international independent record label, Golden Robot Records. The label announced their global signing of KING’S X in December. Today, KING’S X enters Blacksound Studio in Pasadena, California with renowned producer Michael Parnin – recognized for his work with a varied … Read More →

UFO has posted the following statement: Today we are too shell-shocked to write anything other than to share Sandra's post at the link below. Here is a photo of Paul at his last ever show, at the O2 Forum in London on 5th April. R.I.P. Paul Thank you to everyone for your very kind and supportive messages. Sandra's Post: Hi to all the fans and people who knew Paul! This is Sandra, Paul's life partner speaking: With a desperate and broken heart, fully in tears and pains that feel like they … Read More →

Vinnie Vincent has announced the following live performance date via VinnieVincent.com Vinnie Vincent – Nashville, TN – June 7th 2019 $300.00 VINNIE VINCENT EVENT INFORMATION VIP tickets available only. Each VIP ticket will include: Exclusive VINNIE VINCENT SPEEDBALLJAMM performance with VINNIE’S handpicked musicians and new band members (Mike Weeks and Chuck White) on Friday June 7, 2019 at 7:30 pm at S.I.R. Soundstage. VINNIE VINCENT Meet and Greet on Saturday from 1-4 on … Read More →

Vicious Rumors hits the road on the 40th Anniversary of the band with the North American Road Rage tour! With a brand new show, Vicious Rumors will be performing classics and songs that haven't been played live in years. The band is on tour in Europe now finishing the Digital Dictator tour the month of April. After 20 shows in Europe Vicious Rumors starts the Road Rage tour for two months performing over 60 shows from May 4th to June 22nd. We finish at home in Santa Rosa, CA where it all began … Read More →

Rock stars have been smashing guitars for decades and our engineers decided to test our technology by building the world’s first all-metal, smash proof guitar — and letting Yngwie Malmsteen unleash his smashing skills on it.   When the guitar was finished, Sandvik gave it to Malmsteen to play. At a club in Florida, Malmsteen ripped through several songs, then started swinging the guitar at amps, at stage structures, at the floor, doing his very best to smash … Read More →

   GODSMACK'S SULLY ERNA ESTABLISHES THE 'SCARS' FOUNDATION TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR MENTAL HEALTH BAND RETURNED TO ROAD APRIL 6 IN NORTH AMERICA ADDITIONAL DATES ANNOUNCED TODAY INCLUDING LOUDER THAN LIFE MUSIC FESTIVAL AND A STOP IN NEW YORK CITY SULLY ERNA of GODSMACK has announced the creation of The Scars Foundation to support ongoing mental health struggles facing so many. The foundation's mission statement is as follows: The Scars Foundation has been … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the release of an exciting new project featuring legendary former Queensrÿche and current Operation: Mindcrime singer Geoff Tate (Official) on lead vocals, entitled Sweet Oblivion Band on June 14th. The first single and video from the album, "True Colors" is out today and can be watched HERE: Pre-order the album and stream "True Colors" HERE: http://radi.al/SweetOblivion Sweet Oblivion sees Tate teaming up with a stellar cast of Italian … Read More →

In three weeks, on April 26, 2019, Swedish metallers ENFORCER will release their forthcoming studio album Zenith via Nuclear Blast. Today the band have unleashed another track off their new record, which will be released in English as well as in Spanish. Check out the breakneck-paced track "Searching For You" over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XTOePETOcc4 Vocalist/guitarist Olof Wikstrand states: "Here’s something for you speed maniacs. Bang your heads!" Zenith can now be pre-ordered in … Read More →

RAT PAK RECORDS SET TO RELEASE BEATO BLANCO "WE ARE" Beasto Blanco; the band comprised of Chuck Garric (long time Alice Cooper bassist) on guitars and vocals, Calico Cooper on vocals, Brother Latham on guitars, Jan LeGrow on bass and Sean Sellers on drums, will release their 3rd studio album We Are on May 24, 2019 via Rat Pak Records.  We Are is the follow up album to their highly successful 2016 self-titled sophomore release Beasto Blanco. Produced byRyan Greene, the new album is available for … Read More →

Sad news today as Tony Mills announces that he has late stage cancer that is not treatable.   Former TNT and Shy Vocalist Tony Mills has announced the following via his Facebook page: Cancer. Not only my birth sign, but now also my fate. Recently diagnosed, but far too late. I have suffered since the end of last year, shortly after a car crash before Christmas, which halted my digestive system and left me with internal pain that was difficult to isolate or fully … Read More →

Whitesnake will release their new studio album "Flesh & Blood" via Frontiers Music Srlon May 10th. Today they release the third single from the new album “Hey You (You Make Me Rock)” Listen to it HERE: Watch the video for the first single from the album “Shut Up & Kiss Me” HERE:https://youtu.be/hKMwGzOmtsE Listen to the second single "Trouble Is Your Middle Name" HERE:https://youtu.be/Rc69ZKmdDhM "Flesh & Blood" will be available on CD/LP/Digital … Read More →

Cleveland Ohio's Mushroomhead have signed a worldwide recording deal with Napalm Records. Mushroomhead are one of the most unique and adventurous alternative metal bands working today. Known for their stunningly theatrical live show and artsy masks, this innovative band has forged new ground in the rock world and influenced many other bands to push the envelope and bring art into rock. Formed in the early-1990s in Cleveland, Ohio, the band’s combination of metal, rock and atmospheric elements … Read More →

Based On Truth and Lies: The Story Of The Birth Of True Norwegian Black Metal  and Its Most Notorious Practitioners Starring: Rory Culkin, Emory Cohen, Sky Ferreira, Jack Kilmer, Valter Skarsgård Unobstructed View and MVD Entertainment Group are pleased to announce the release of Lords Of Chaos on Blu-ray / DVD combo and DVD on May 28th in the US and May 21st in Canada. It's a thrilling coming of age horror/drama, weaving together … Read More →

OZZY OSBOURNE POSTPONES ALL 2019 PERFORMANCES   OZZY OSBOURNE will postpone all his 2019 tour dates, inclusive of shows in North America and Europe, as he recovers from an injury sustained while dealing with his recent bout of pneumonia. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter and 2019 Grammy® Special Merit Award recipient fell at his Los Angeles home aggravating years-old injuries (from his 2003 ATV accident) that required surgery last … Read More →

Cleopatra Records To Release New Johnny Thunders Film  and A Lost Concert From 1984 Room 37: The Mysterious Death Of Johnny Thunders on Blu-ray and DVD on May 24th Madrid Memory on DVD / CD on April 5th Room 37: The Mysterious Death Of Johnny Thunders is inspired by true life events surrounding the mysterious death of the legendary guitarist Johnny Thunders. Johnny Thunders arrives to New Orleans to begin a new chapter of his life by following a … Read More →

Today, Swedish heavy metal heroes SABATON reveal the title and artwork for their new studio album that will be released in summer 2019. This ninth full length record, that will see the light of day right in time for the band’s 20th anniversary, will be a concept album named The Great War covering stories from the First World War. The Great War will be available worldwide through Nuclear Blast Records on July 19th and pre-orders start on April 19th, so watch out for limited and exclusive … Read More →

New York based Heavy Rock Band BRAND OF JULEZ has released the Christian Lawrence directed official music video for their newest single, "Take It All Away." Filmed in Staten Island, NY, "Take it All Away" was directed by Christian Lawrence "At a time where there is so much divide in our country, I wanted to throw myself into the mix. Lies don’t ever work and thinking that the wool is being pulled over our eyes is foolish. There is a voice screaming to be heard from the new generation and 'Take … Read More →

EMP Label Group has released the new Ron Keel Band album FIGHT LIKE A BAND, which hit stores 3/1 via their EMP Outlaw imprint. The collection features 11 brand-new songs and fresh recordings of Keel classics. In addition to a lyric video for the lead track “Road Ready,” released in January, the band is preparing the release of several singles to Rock radio including “Girls Like Me,” which according to Keel is the “most fun song on the record.” Says EMP head of A&R/Operations Thom … Read More →

Rammstein will finally release their new album on May 17, 2019.  Ten years is a long time to wait for a new album, but 2009 was the last time an album of new material was released by the band. The band have released an epic NSFW video filled with violent themes to the delight of fans worldwide. Check out the video below: Rammstein have been teasing still images from the video production recently and at last we get the chance to see the video for ourselves. The new upcoming album will … Read More →

LOUDNESS has been dominating the worldwide heavy metal scene ever since their birth in 1981 with classic albums like “THUNDER IN THE EAST” (1985 / #74 US national chart) and “LIGHTNING STRIKES” (1986 / #64 US national chart).  Their latest studio album from 2018, "RISE TO GLORY -8118-" was released worldwide through earMUSIC and was highly acclaimed both by the heavy metal maniacs and the critics. In September of 2018, the event named “METAL WEEKEND” was held at the famous Zepp DiverCity … Read More →

George Guidotti, Bass Player For Heaven's Edge Has Announced That He Has Stage 4 Lung Cancer. George posted the following announcement on his Facebook page: I’ve been putting this off for a couple of weeks now as I have been trying to figure out the right way to say it. But since there is no sugar coating it, I may as well call it what it is. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. I was told they can’t cure me. They think they can treat me though. That means you people will have … Read More →

Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx are back with another gem of an album that harkens back to the best of ‘80s hard rock, while also keeping a foot firmly planted in the 21st century. “Forever Wild” further cements the band's status as one of the leaders of the Scandinavian led hard rock revival, cleverly melding a sleaze/hair metal approach (reminiscent of Motley Crue, Warrant and Winger) with voracious hooks and melodies. With huge choruses, instantly memorable riffs, wailing, emotive … Read More →

Bay Area thrash metal legends DEATH ANGEL will release their long-awaited 9th full-length album, Humanicide, on May 31st with Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band has unveiled the artwork, tracklisting and the record’s first new single, the title track, via visualizer. The new record will be preceded by DEATH ANGEL’s U.S. tour with OVERKILL and ACT OF DEFIANCE. WATCH THE VISUALIZER FOR “HUMANICIDE”: https://youtu.be/OVDEMDxNNrQ With their forthcoming album Humanicide, DEATH ANGEL has … Read More →

Check out the lyric video for the title track of Yngwie's new record, Blue Lightning. Yngwie states: I wrote Blue Lightning specifically for this album. The track is very free, everything on it is improvised. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Blue Lightning will be released on March 29, 2019 Track listing: 01. Blue Lightning 02. Foxy Lady 03. Demon's Eye 04. 1911 Strut 05. Blue Jeans Blues 06. Purple Haze 07. While My Guitar Gently Weeps 08. Sun's Up Top's Down 09. Peace, Please 10. … Read More →

The story of how Mötley Crüe came to be one of the most notorious rock ‘n roll groups in history is finally coming out in the form of a movie on Netflix. The movie was released today, March 22nd, 2019. Motley Crue have released the last two new songs that they recorded for the Dirt soundtrack. You can listen to them below: The feature film is based on the tell-all autobiography by Motley Crue. The film stars Machine Gun Kelly as drummer Tommy Lee. English actor Douglas Booth as … Read More →

On May 3rd, Amon Amarth will release their 11th full-length, Berserker, via Metal Blade Records (North America)/Sony Music (International)! For a preview of the album, the video for the first single, "Raven's Flight", can be viewed at: http://www.amonamarth.com Directed by Roboshobo, "Raven's Flight" will be the first of a trilogy of music videos from Berserker, each one increasingly epic in its scope, further immersing the viewer in the world of Amon Amarth. Much like the songs … Read More →

Chart-topping rock band STRYPER will return to the road in May for the 2019 HISTORY Tour — Greatest Hits & Covers that influenced our generation. The all-new HISTORY Tour comes on the heels of the band’s yearlong God Damn Evil World Tour, which concluded in Japan in February. “The music of our generation was and is timeless,” says STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet. "It was all about the song and musicians who inspired you to want to play. We grew up on bands like Van Halen, Judas Priest, … Read More →

Hailing from the colorful and music inspired streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Gabriel and the Apocalypse bring you their latest music video, "Systematic Chaos." The single comes from the upcoming album, Alpha Bionic, which is due for a worldwide release on April 12, 2019, via Pavement Entertainment. SYSTEMATIC CHAOS "Systematic Chaos is seeing the future of the world and, … Read More →

Bare Knuckle Messiahs is a new band from ex Tigertailz frontman and Bezerk album cover star Kim Hooker. The track 'Blood Brothers' is taken from the forthcoming debut album. Their debut album is to be released and live appearances announced in 2019. Tigertailz recruited Kim Hooker to replace Steevi Jaimz for their second album, Bezerk which was released in 1990 on the Music For Nations label. The Bezerk album gave the band three charting singles, "Love Bomb Baby", "Noise Level Critical" … Read More →

Metal Blade Records and BMG have released the audio book edition of For the Sake of Heaviness: The History of Metal Blade Records - written by label founder and CEO Brian Slagel with Mark Eglinton, and featuring a foreword by Metallica's Lars Ulrich. Read by Brian in his own casual and informal style, this new audio edition of For the Sake of Heaviness is an inside look at how he built Metal Blade from a one-man operation in his mom's non-air-conditioned garage to the preeminent international … Read More →

JOHN DIVA & THE ROCKETS OF LOVE Release Third Single and Video! The flashy band with an eighties flair JOHN DIVA & The Rockets Of Love release their third single and video for the song "Blinded" today. John Diva says: "John Diva, the James Bond of modern Hair Metal Warriors, yet again in breaking a woman’s heart in style. However - this time, he finds his master. BLINDED (…by a blonde) is an homage to an atomic blonde angel of revenge. If you’re love sick, this song will make you feel … Read More →

Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Bernie Torme' has died from complications of "virulent double pneumonia".  Torme' died on St. Patrick's Day, one day before his 67th birthday.  Torme' played with Deep Purple's Ian Gillan in Gillan and fronted his own band called Torme' which featured L.A. Guns and Girl vocalist Phillip Lewis. Lewis stated the following concerning Torme's death: After my band Girl split up I was music poison. Nobody wanted to have anything to do with me except Bernie who … Read More →

Photo credit: Brian Leli from Chicago, IL Slipknot have posted the following official announcement: A message from Slipknot Slipknot’s focus is on making album #6, and our upcoming shows around the world, our best ever. Chris knows why he is no longer a part of Slipknot. We are disappointed that he chose to point fingers and manufacture claims, rather than doing what was necessary to continue to be a part of Slipknot. We would have preferred he not take the path that he has, but evolution in … Read More →

ENTOMBED Launch First Track “Sinners Bleed” ‘Clandestine – Live’ out on May 17, 2019 Entombed featuring original members Nicke Andersson, Uffe Cederlund and Alex Hellid invite you to hear the unique experience of the band performing their second album “Clandestine” in full live for the first time ever for the album’s 25th Anniversary. Check out the first single “Sinners Bleed” HERE. Threeman Recordings presents Act 2: The Entombed performance – A … Read More →

A NEW REVENGE release their new video & single 'Never Let You Go' LA Based Metallers, A New Revenge featuring an all-star line-up of classic rock players, will release their debut album, Enemies & Loverson March 29 via Golden Robot Records. Pre-order link here: http://smarturl.it/anewrevenge   Supergroup is a term that has been diluted over time. Throwing a bunch of people from other bands into a new project doesn’t automatically make them Super, but their bio’s will tell you … Read More →

Polish extreme metal veterans VADER are pleased to announce that they will release a new EP titled Thy Messenger on May 31st this year. The effort will contain four of the five songs that were recorded over a week-long period in January and February at Hertz Studio in Białystok, Poland under the supervision of the Wiesławski Brothers. The cover art was painted by Wes Benscoter, who previously worked with VADER on the De Profundis LP and has collaborated with such bands … Read More →

DEE SNIDER just released his sixth video off his latest album "For The Love Of Metal." Snider on the Song: "The socio-political message of 'Lies Are a Business' is more important at this moment in time than ever before. The movement toward more controlling, all-powerful governments continues to grow and the current nightmarish situation in Venezuela is emblematic of the direction our world is sadly heading in. The incredible video for this song by award winning director Leo Liberti of Liberta … Read More →

First Signal is the musical union between Harem Scarem vocalist Harry Hess and Swedish drummer/producer Daniel Flores. Of their third collaboration together, Hess says, "once again it was a pure pleasure to be working on these songs. Daniel made it easy on me...just concentrating on being the singer is a luxury that I enjoyed immensely." Flores adds, "as a huge fan of Harem Scarem, I'm still asking people to pinch me to see if I'm still awake. Harry and his band made some of the most classic AOR … Read More →

"A Perfect Day To Die", the new song/ video from British thrashers ONSLAUGHT, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, due later in the year via AFM Records! Guitarist Nige Rockett comments: "We are super stoked to finally get some new material out to the fans. "'A Perfect Day To Die' is a nod to our sadly departed friends rom MOTÖRHEAD who were a major influence for ONSLAUGHT over the years. "The track has been mixed by Jacob … Read More →

Motley Crue have released one of the strangest songs of their career with "Like A Virgin", their cover version of Madonna's huge hit from the 80's pop scene.  The song is one of four new songs included on the new movie "The Dirt" about the story of the band. The feature film is based on the tell-all autobiography by Motley Crue. The film stars Machine Gun Kelly as drummer Tommy Lee. English actor Douglas Booth as bassist Nikki Sixx. Former Games of Thrones actor Iwan Rheon as guitarist … Read More →

Phil Varone who has played drums for Skid Row, Saigon Kick, Vince Neil and Jake E. Lee's Red Dragon Cartel has released the following retirement announcement: No Drums No More... Although I’ve given interviews announcing my retirement from drumming, it seems people think I’m kidding...So this is I thought an official post... This is my farewell to drumming tour. There is no big story other than I no longer have a passion for drumming. As I get older in life, drums have fallen to the bottom … Read More →

Whitesnake will release their new studio album "Flesh & Blood" via Frontiers Music Srl on May 10th. Today they release their new single “Trouble Is Your Middle Name.” Listen to it HERE: Watch the video for the first single from the album “Shut Up & Kiss Me” HERE. "Flesh & Blood" will be available on CD/LP/Digital formats. See below for full details of the various configurations available. Pre-order "Flesh & Blood" HERE: http://radi.al/FleshAndBlood Limited … Read More →

2018 was an exciting year for DORO, releasing two successful albums at the same time."Forever Warriors, Forever United" went straight to #1 in the German vinyl charts as well as to #4 of the German album charts, marking the highest ever entry in her home country. Today, DORO's new 4-track vinyl EP "Backstage To Heaven" is released - on the same day the second leg of her worldtour kicks off! The EP features two album tracks, as well as two unreleased, new live tracks. Get your copy of … Read More →

Bay Area masters of metal FALLUJAH will release their highly-anticipated, 4th full-length album, Undying Light, on March 15th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band has unveiled the latest trailer for the record, in which they discuss the lyrical content. Watch it now at https://youtu.be/av1LsIP8Txk. In case it was missed, Fallujah recently debuted a crushing new song titled “Dopamine” from Undying Light. The single follows their first revealed song “Ultraviolet.” Stream the … Read More →

Today, German thrash-legends DESTRUCTION are proud to welcome Damir Eskic as their second guitarist alongside their original guitar slinger Mike. Damir is a Swiss guitar player with Bosnian decent and works as a guitar teacher as well as being a former pupil of Tommy Vetterli (CORONER). He also plays in a heavy metal band called GOMORRA and already contributed to 3 solos on DESTRUCTION's 2016 album Under Attack. DESTRUCTION are currently working on their upcoming studio album which will be … Read More →

We all wade through archetypes. We all ARE archetypes. Distant echoes of a life both primeval and noble. To embrace these archetypes, to accept them not only as a part of life but as life itself is what some may call enlightenment, some peace of mind. ELUVEITIE call it Ategnatos. And by using their longest ever gap between albums to gather momentum, they just forged their strongest record around it.  Ategnatos will be released on April 5th 2019 via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band presents the … Read More →

Finnish heavy metal sextet BATTLE BEAST will release their fifth studio album No More Hollywood Endings, in only three weeks, on March 22, 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records. Today the band is unleashing another taster off their forthcoming offering in the form of the tenacious and uplifting track “Eden.” Watch the accompanying music video for the second single,  here: Guitarist Joona Björkroth states, "'Eden' was born about one year ago when I was going through an extremely bad … Read More →

Last year Phil Mogg confirmed that this year’s 50th anniversary tour with UFO will be his last as the frontman of the long-running hard rock band. Consequently, it seems almost certain that at that point they will cease to exist. UFO were formed in London in 1969 and Mogg is their only ever-present member, performing on all of the group’s 22 studio albums. While European dates have already been announced the band is now unveiling their initial North American dates for this final … Read More →

Hard rockers Animal Drive are preparing to begin work in earnest on the follow-up album to their stunning debut, "Bite!". To hold fans over while they wait for the band's new album, Animal Drive jumped in the studio to record a covers EP, “Back to the Roots”. The tracklisting includes a super-heavy rendition of Roxette’s “The Look” (featuring the guest vocals of Frontiers labelmate and fellow Trans-Siberian Orchestra artist Rosa Laricchiuta), a magnificent and epic version of Whitesnake’s … Read More →

ACCEPT is about to bring their “Symphonic Terror Tour” to select European stages, kicking off on April 20 in Wuppertal, Germany. To celebrate, the band will release a special 7″ vinyl single, featuring a brand NEW studio track titled “Life’s A Bitch” as well as ‘Restless And Wild (Live at Wacken 2017)’ on the B-side, on April 19. Pre-order now: http://nblast.de/AcceptLifesABitch Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann comments, “We love the title of the single…WHO does not agree to THAT: ‘LIFE’S A BITCH’? It … Read More →

Only one week until Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM release their tenth album, Hexed, on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today marks the release of the bands third single,"Platitudes And Barren Words" which can be viewed here: COB frontman, guitarist, and mastermind Alexi Laiho comments, "This one has been a lot of people’s favorite song since day one and when you think about it, every single part of it is catchy as hell so it makes sense. Can’t wait to … Read More →

Influenced by classic bands of both the past and present, but with a modern edge added to the mix, The Brink bring new life and energy to the British hard rock scene with their vibrant 21st Century form of balls-to-the-wall rock ’n roll. Starting out in the Cambridge area, the group have worked their way up the ladder to headline in cities such as London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and Nottingham, while support slots have included a well received UK tour with The New Roses in the autumn … Read More →

One of Scandinavian hard rock's most influential and beloved acts, Sweden's BACKYARD BABIES will deliver “Sliver & Gold,” their eighth full-length blast of Nordic noir, in North America on March 29. In advance of Friday's kickoff of a two-month European tour, the band has unveiled a music video for a third preview track from the new album, “44 Undead” https://youtu.be/Kk5-RrnuG1w Shot on the streets of Manchester, Sheffield, London, Bristol and Stockholm by drummer Peder … Read More →

Hard rock titans collide for The End Machine, a brand-new project that  features classic-era DOKKEN members George Lynch, Jeff Pilson, and Mick Brown as well as current WARRANT singer Robert Mason. The band will be releasing their self-titled debut on March 22nd via Frontiers Music SRL. Today the band has released their second single "Burn The Truth" in the form of a lyric video. Surely, some fans may be wondering to themselves, isn’t this just Dokken without Don Dokken? … Read More →

Queensrÿche release their new music video for "Blood Of The Levant" today. The track is off of the band's forthcoming album The Verdict out March 1st via Century Media Records. "We are very excited to unveil our new video 'Blood of the Levant' from our upcoming album The Verdict!," states Queensryche singer Todd La Torre. "This song and video is based on real events that sparked the onset of the Syrian war. We would like to thank David Brodsky and Allison Woest from "MyGoodEye … Read More →

Bonfire have posted the following update regarding the departure of drummer, Tim Breideband: Official announcement: after 3 years and 4 albums Bonfire and Tim Breideband will be parting ways and Tim will be pursuing new opportunities. Tim is an excellent drummer and was a great addition to Bonfire. We are sure he will be great in his future endeavors and we wish him the very best. Bonfire would like to announce our new drummer André Hilgers. André is an excellent and very accomplished … Read More →

THE DAMNED THINGS announce their long-awaited return with today’s release of their new single, “Cells,” off their forthcoming album High Crimes due April 26 via Nuclear Blast Records. Pre-order High Crimes in both digital and physical formats from this location: nuclearblast.com/thedamnedthings-highcrimes. High Crimes was produced by Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STONE SOUR, AMON AMARTH) and is the follow up to 2010’s hugely successful debut album, Ironiclast. The music video for “Cells,” directed … Read More →

MARK MORTON RELEASES NEW SONG "SAVE DEFIANCE" FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY — LISTEN HERE TOUR WITH LIGHT THE TORCH SET FOR NEXT MONTH DEBUT ALBUM ANESTHETIC OUT MARCH 1 Mark Morton, the prolific guitarist of Lamb of God, has released the song "Save Defiance." The track features vocalist Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge and Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators fame, with Alice in Chains' Mike Inez on bass and Korn's Ray Luzier on … Read More →

Swedish metallers ENFORCER recently announced the release of their highly anticipated new studio album Zenith, their first record in 4 years. Today, the quartet has launched a music video in support of the stomping first single, "Die For The Devil," to give their fans a first taster of their forthcoming offering. Watch it now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LSvSxlOv6F4 Purchase the song now: http://nblast.de/EnforcerDieForTheDevil Listen to the track in the NB Novelties … Read More →

ENTOMBED To Release ’Clandestine – Live‘ In May 2019 ENTOMBED featuring original members Nicke Andersson, Uffe Cederlund and Alex Hellid invite you to hear the unique experience of the band performing their second album “Clandestine” in full live for the first time ever for the album‘s 25th Anniversary. Threeman Recordings presents Act 2: The Entombed performance – A concert in two acts based entirely on the Swedish band‘s acclaimed album … Read More →

Michael Thompson Band will release their new album, LOVE & BEYOND on April 26, 2019  Pre-order LOVE & BEYOND: http://radi.al/LoveandBeyond The Michael Thompson Band is back with their brand new album, “Love And Beyond” on April 26, 2019! For this new release, Michael wanted to go back to the more polished AOR sound of the band’s debut album. Once again, he teamed up with Wyn Davis to mix the album. Additionally, he also had the amazing Mark Spiro involved in the songwriting as well … Read More →

Today, legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL are proud to unleash their 19th studio record, The Wings Of War, via Nuclear Blast.  In celebration of the momentous event, the band offer fans a music video for "Welcome to the Garden State". Check out the infectious song and video that pays homage to Jersey here: https://youtu.be/ujkLk9pVKwE Bobby Blitz comments, "Not before in our video history have we presented something so artistically-seedy. This due to the brilliant yet twisted, vision … Read More →

JOHN SYKES Guitar Legend Signs Global Deal with Golden Robot Records Long Anticipated Solo Album Scheduled For Release Later This Year GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS Welcomes John Sykes To The Family! Golden Robot Records is pleased to welcome guitar legend John Sykes to their already impressive roster of artists. John recently signed a worldwide deal with Golden Robot Records, which will see his long anticipated forthcoming new album released later this year. Sykes is now part of an … Read More →

Motley Crue have released a preview sample of their track called "The Dirt" which will be featured on the soundtrack to the upcoming movie about the Crue, which is set to release on March 22nd. The tracklist for the soundtrack is listed below which will contain 4 newly recorded songs by Motley Crue. TRACKLIST: 01. The Dirt (Est.1981) [*] [feat. Machine Gun Kelly] 02. Red Hot 03. On with the Show 04. Live Wire 05. Merry? Go? Round 06. Take Me to the Top 07. Piece of Your … Read More →

While on their current UK/Europe tour, Buckcherry filmed the official video for their debut single, "Bent", off of their forthcoming album, Warpaint, out March 8th. Director Phil Wallis jumped on the bus when Buckcherry arrived at Heathrow airport and filmed the band nonstop in Manchester, Bristol, and London. The video captures the band on and off stage in those three cities. Warpaint is currently available for preorder physically and digitally. Anyone ordering digitally will … Read More →

Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx are back with another gem of an album that hearkens back to the best of ‘80's hard rock, while also keeping a foot firmly planted in the 21st century. “Forever Wild” further cements the band's status as one of the leaders of the Scandinavian led hard rock revival, cleverly melding a sleaze/hair metal approach (reminiscent of Motley Crue, Warrant, and Winger) with voracious hooks and melodies. Check out new single, "Wicked"  Pre-order the album and stream … Read More →

The feature film is based on the tell-all autobiography by Motley Crue. The film stars Machine Gun Kelly as drummer Tommy Lee. English actor Douglas Booth as bassist Nikki Sixx. Former Games of Thrones actor Iwan Rheon as guitarist Mick Mars. Daniel Webber will play Vince Neil. Motley Crue recently got together in the studio and recorded four new tracks for the movie. The story of how Mötley Crüe came to be one of the most notorious rock 'n roll groups in history is finally coming out in … Read More →

Japan's leading traditional heavy metal band, ANTHEM, will release Nucleus, an entirely re-recorded greatest hits album now available with English lyrics for the first time, on March 29th On the eve of the bands 35th Anniversary, their popularity in Japan remains as high as ever and their worldwide fan base continues to grow. Thus the idea of an all English re-record of their biggest hits came to be! Band leader and bassist Naoto Shibata comments: 'Our re-recorded greatest hits album with … Read More →

Renowned guitar master and ADRENALINE MOB founder MIKE ORLANDO has released the official video for "Burn" off his newly released Sonic Stomp Instrumental DVD 'Live In Studio' from Brazil. Originally premiered on Guitar World, "Burn" is off of Orlando's new instrumental Sonic Stomp DVD and features Aquiles Priester, Tony McAlpine, Wasp, Hangar, Noturnall), Junior Carelli (Shaman, Noturnall) on Keyboards, and Fernando Quesada (Shaman, Noturnall) on Bass. The 'Live In Studio' performance was … Read More →

Heavy Pettin' first stirred into action when vocalist Hamie, guitarists Gordon Bonnar and Punky Mendoza, drummer Gary Moat and bassist Brian Waugh first burst out of Glasgow in 1981. They were vibrant, priapic, anthemic and focused. As they showed on a three-track demo, and on the subsequent debut single for independent label Neat (‘Roll The Dice’/’Love Xs Love’), they were more than mere Def Leppard slaves. In fact, the Pettin’ had an international sound that owed something to AC/DC, UFO, Thin … Read More →