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Feel the power of the mighty coven! Swiss heavy metal band BURNING WITCHES has today released a music video for their brand new single "Circle of Five". The ladies conquered the studio and recorded this new masterpiece accompanied by their new lead guitarist Larissa, who joined them a few weeks ago. Romana comments: “We are hungry for action and are proud to present you this new song that reflects the band pretty well: it's a bit freaky - high on gain and shows that we are a strong unit again! This way we can go through good and bad times together! Larissa shows you here why she is the perfect person to play lead axe for us – please give her a warm welcome, she deserves the very best! And now...

NONPOINT has announced that they will be doing a month long online experience with a finale the fans have been requesting for years! Nonpoint is taking you on a journey through some of it’s biggest cities, through its toughest stories and lead you to an event 20 years in the making. On 10/10/2020 Nonpoint celebrates the anniversary of it’s first record STATEMENT by performing it in its entirety LIVE online, along with a conversations taking a deeper look into their 20 years of making a statement. Follow along the four Saturday's leading up to the event with 3 LOW DOUGH SHOWS in Nonpoint’s most iconic cities. Also join with the band chatting along throughout and engaging in questions and conversations with fans during all the lead up shows. Have...

You're watching the FULL CONCERT of Twisted Sister - Stay Hungry (Live at San Bernardino, CA 1984) courtesy of the official Twisted Sister Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/CXbdZUt2qUQ Setlist 1. The Kids Are Back 2. We're Not Gonna Take It 3. I Wanna Rock 4. Under The Blade 5. The Beast 6. You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll 7. The Price 8. Stay Hungry 9. Burn In Hell 10. S.M.F. 11. I Wanna Rock (Reprise) Twisted Sister Official YouTube Channel

Brazilian Metal Giant SEPULTURA have launched their environmentally conscious video for "Guardians of Earth" in collaboration with Amazon Frontlines. Amazon Frontlines is a non-profit organization based in the Upper Amazon that leverages technology, legal advocacy, and movement building to support indigenous peoples to defend their rights to land, life, and cultural survival in the Amazon Rainforest. The lyrics of the song were inspired when Derrick Green came across the Instagram page of Amazon Frontlines: "The images of the fight and struggle of various Indigenous tribes, whose existence is under threat as they defend one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems, were very touching and upsetting. Not only are Indigenous peoples being murdered but their rainforest territories are being burned and polluted at an alarming rate. The movement is inspirational and I felt that their voices...

Today, Bay Area thrash legends HEATHEN unleash their fourth studio album, Empire of the Blind, unto the world via Nuclear Blast Records. In celebration of the release, the band offers fans the music video for "Sun In My Hand" Watch the video directed by Costin Chioreanu, here: https://youtu.be/mFgMLSSKmOQ https://youtu.be/mFgMLSSKmOQ HEATHEN comments, "Thanks to all of the HEATHEN fans and headbangers everywhere for your legendary patience over the last 10 years. The moment has finally arrived, and we are very proud to share our new creation with you via the best metal label on the planet, Nuclear Blast Records! Without the support of the fans, heavy metal would have no voice. So lift your fucking glasses high, grab your copy of 'Empire Of The Blind', and in the immortal words of Rich Burch, 'bang that head that doesn’t bang!' Cheers!" Empire of the Blind was for the...

EVILDEAD Releases New Single and Lyric Video For "The Descending" New Album "United States of Anarchy" Out October 30th via SPV/Steamhammer US Thrash Metal legends EVILDEAD released their first single and lyric video for the song "The Descending" today. The song is taken from their new studio album "United $tate$ Of Anarchy". You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/iymQSXWihVs United States Of Anarchy will be released as a CD DigiPak version, LP version, exclusive bundle version with shirt (only at the Steamhammer shop) download and stream through SPV/Steamhammer: https://Evildead.lnk.to/UnitedStatesOfAnarchy/ LINE UP: Albert Gonzales – Rhythm/Lead Guitars Juan Garcia – Rhythm/Lead Guitars Rob Alaniz – Drums Phil Flores – Lead Vocals Karlos Medina – Bass

English metal legends CARCASS are back with their first collection of new music in 7 years, “Despicable,” coming October 30th via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band has released a new song titled "The Long And Winding Bier Road" at the link below. WATCH THE OFFICIAL TRACK STREAM FOR “THE LONG AND WINDING BIER ROAD”: https://youtu.be/9RrHQalvhbA Commenting on the song, founding vocalist/bassist Jeff Walker states: “The gift that keeps on giving, if you want it or not. Please try not to stare this gift horse too hard in the mouth….another song from the forthcoming EP taken from the new album recording session…..don’t worry there are still unreleased songs with even dafter titles!” The lords of death and grind’s new EP “Despicable” offers fans a taste of the brutality...

Initially released on September 20, 1980 in the UK, BLIZZARD OF OZZ marked OZZY's debut studio album (following his departure from Black Sabbath); the expanded digital 40th anniversary edition is set for release September 18 on Sony/Legacy. The new package includes OZZY hits: "Crazy Train," which will hit certified 5x platinum status to coincide with its September release date; the gold-certified (in four countries) "Mr. Crowley" (both of which feature Randy Rhoads on guitar); along with "Suicide Solution," plus live versions of seven tracks that are currently unavailable digitally. The record was ultimately certified 5x platinum and was ranked #9 on Rolling Stone's list of "100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time" in the U.S.; platinum (or multi-platinum) in another 12 countries and gold in...

ACCEPT ARE BACK! We will release the debut single as a harbinger to our upcoming studio album on October 2nd, 2020, via Nuclear Blast. Single title: "The Undertaker“. The track is a catchy mid-tempo number with an eerie build that seeps into your skull, accompanied by stirring vocals from Mark Tornillo. It’s sure to deliver some memorable live moments! According to Wolf Hoffmann, it‘s one of the most notable and brilliant pieces on the album. At the same time as the single, an accompanying video will be released on October 2nd, 2020. The single will be a 2-Track single featuring a previously unreleased live version of “Life´s A Bitch” recorded in Oulu/Finland in 2019 and will be released digitally as well as a limited edition...

The nineties were a testing time for many of rock’s iconic leaders of the seventies. The nostalgia era that is now an industry of its own had yet to really come to prominence and many of the musicians who were there at rock’s dawn were left floundering as the new decade rolled around and an innovative and fresh wave of ‘alternative’ rock dominated the music world. None of this phased  Black Sabbath bassist  Geezer Butler however, who, as chief master of the heavy metal originators heavyweight bottom-end and the lyrics that gave voice to the monolithic riffs that the band made their trademark, didn’t rest on his laurels and created three solo albums of forward-thinking new music throughout those years. 1995 saw the release of his first solo album,...

Jeffrey Nothing has released a brand new music video for the track, "Paint the Whole Dream Evil". The band features former members of Mushroomhead, Motograter, and SKIN. https://youtu.be/bSm1TDXBTlk Jeffrey Nothing is: Jeff Hatrix - Vocals Ian D Sniesak - Vocals Thomas Church - Guitar Noah "Shark" Robertson - Drums Steven Lee Adams - Bass Video link: https://youtu.be/bSm1TDXBTlk Connect w/ Jeffrey Nothing: Official Site: http://www.JeffreyNothing.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyNothing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeffreyNothing Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/JeffreyNothin...

TO:                                                           DATE: SEPT. 18, 2020 FROM: Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC) Mat Mitchell, Special Agent-in-Charge Carina Round (SAC), and Special Agent-in-Training Maynard James Keenan SUBJECT: Existential Reckoning (Oct. 30, Alchemy Recordings/Puscifer Entertainment/BMG; https://Puscifer.lnk.to/ExistentialReckoning), “The Underwhelming” (https://Puscifer.lnk.to/TheUnderwhelming), and Billy D. disappearance Reports out of Jerome, Ariz. confirm the impending arrival of Existential Reckoning, a 12-song album from the special agents operating under code name Puscifer. The release is scheduled for an Oct. 30 arrival via Alchemy Recordings/Puscifer Entertainment/BMG. The agents, Mat Mitchell (guitar, bass, keys) and Carina Round (vocals, keys), with agent-in-training Maynard James Keenan (vocals, stories) a.k.a. Dick Merkin, preview the forthcoming release...

"'Cause love is changing like the seasons, changing like the tides It's somehow like the days turn into nights“ German pioneers of European gothic metal CREMATORY have released a heart-wrenching version of the 90s ballad “Like The Tides” along with an atmospherically arranged music video. With the cover version of this !distain classic, CREMATORY showcases another aspect of their musical expertise. The accompanying audio-visual features original !distain shots leading up to a vigorous symbiosis of expressive CREMATORY ambience and Connie Andreszka’s vocals. CREMATORY is well known for their harsh wave of industrial metal and gothic dimness – but this cover version proves that they are maintaining versatility in the latest stage of their long career. The black and white music video presents both their passion for music and the melodic side of CREMATORY’s musical identity. Their latest release, Unbroken, connects all shades -...

Vocalist Jeff Scott Soto has announced that his new solo album, "Wide Awake (In My Dreamland)" will be released on November 6, 2020 via Frontiers Music Srl. Produced by and written with Alessandro Del Vecchio, the release is the best of all the combined worlds of Soto's previous solo albums and will delight his loyal melodic rock following. "Alessandro and I made sure to revisit the best of what my overall fans love and expect of me while adding some other influences and contemporary sounds. This lucky number 7 for me is one of my favorite releases to date!' says Soto. Fans can get their first taste of new music via the new single, 'Love's Blind'. Listen on your favorite streaming service at the link...

To celebrate the release day of his first-ever solo album, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer / songwriter, Corey Taylor has announced that he and his band will be make history on October 2nd with Forum Or Against ‘Em, a global streaming event of epic proportions shot at iconic Los Angeles venue, The Forum. Tickets for this historic pay-per-view streaming event are on sale now from watch.thecoreytaylor.com. Fans can also purchase ticket bundles that include a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, and access to watch an exclusive Corey Taylor acoustic set. A limited number of one-on-one video chats with Corey Taylor are also available with some bundles. Forum Or Against ‘Em will be a full arena production complete with a visual feast of pyrotechnics, a stacked set list featuring all tracks from CMFT, select fan-favorite cuts from Taylor’s Slipknot and Stone Sour catalogues, a handful of covers and an incendiary guest performance from rock...

On Saturday, October 10th at 1PM PST//4PM EST//10PM CET, Armored Saint will host a live record release show online for Punching The Sky. Set to take place at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA, Armored Saint will be performing a full set, including 4 new songs from Punching the Sky. Additionally, the band will be answering select questions from fans who submit them via a post on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thearmoredsaint https://youtu.be/k4bAwDmT7ME $10 tickets, plus exclusive event merch bundles, are available now at armoredsaint.veeps.com. Fans who purchase a ticket can access the footage and bundles until November 9th. See below for all ticket-bundle options: --ticket + signed CD of Punching the Sky  --ticket + exclusive event tee --ticket + exclusive event tee and signed CD of Punching the Sky  Leaders and stalwarts...

On October 2nd, Six Feet Under will release their seventeenth full-length, Nightmares Of The Decomposed, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Nightmares Of The Decomposed, a lyric video for the new single, "Zodiac". https://youtu.be/VX9RCYgMJWc The first single, "Amputator", can be heard at: metalblade.com/sixfeetunder - where the record can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: - jewelcase-CD - digipak-CD (EU exclusive) - ltd. box set (incl. digipak CD, bonus CD, flag, face mask) - 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive) - dark viole(n)t marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 500 copies) - grey / blue marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies) - blood red / white marbled vinyl (EMP exclusive - limited to 200 copies) - bloody pale skin marbled vinyl (US exclusive) - clear red...

Relapse Records have announced Death Spiritual Healing Bobbleheads!   Including a Limited edition, seven inch tall, resin, hand numbered, Spiritual Healing double-bobblehead figure together with the Spiritual Healing LP on custom butterfly effect LP both exclusive to this package.  Strictly limited to 500 units (both the double-bobble head and this vinyl colorway).  Relapse.com exclusive.   CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL DEATH MERCHANDISE

Great events are once again foreshadowed: nearly 18 months after the release of their debut album, Mama Said Rock Is Dead, which saw John Diva & The Rockets Of Love go straight to the top 25 of the German album charts in spring 2019, the band are returning with their latest single: ‘Bling Bling Marilyn’ will arrive at the physical and digital stores on 11 September 2020 on Steamhammer/SPV, heralding the upcoming album American Amadeus, scheduled for a January 2021 release. ‘Bling Bling Marilyn’ was written by frontman John Diva and Hannes Braun (Kissin` Dynamite), who also features as guest vocalist. “We’re super happy about the collaboration,” the band members enthuse, “especially since the fans are bound to recognise his voice.” Naturally, ‘Bling Bling Marilyn’ will also be supported by a spectacular video clip which features the five musicians John Diva (vocals), Snake Rocket and J.J. Love (both on guitar), Remmie Martin (bass) and Lee Stingray Jr. (drums) the...

Reb Beach has announced that his long in the works instrumental solo album will now see the light of day. “A View From The Inside” is slated for a November 6th release via Frontiers Music Srl. A new single and video, 'Infinito 1122' is out today. https://youtu.be/cN_m-jz772k Pre-order/save "A View From The Inside" HERE: https://orcd.co/rebbeach An album that showcases the dynamic talents of the guitar virtuoso, hard rock fans will be transported back to the days when giants like Steve Vai and Joe Satriani dominated the mainstream consciousness (and airwaves), while also simultaneously being shown a guitarist ever pushing himself forward into the future. Reb Beach is one of the indisputable guitar giants of the current hard rock scene. His resume with ‘80s/’90s mega-stars Winger alone would earn him this...

“All Amped Up” from Tom Keifer #keiferband release “RISE” Order “RISE” here https://orcd.co/tomkeiferrise https://youtu.be/z999rnQEm2w “The song ‘All Amped Up’ was inspired by and written to describe the reckless abandon and rush of a loud rock show. With all the concerts being canceled this year, I think everyone is starving for that feeling. We’ve captured so much footage of #keiferband over the last few years and thought since we can’t all be together during this pandemic, we would make a video that brings the show to you. The energy and lyrics of ‘All Amped Up’ felt like the perfect song for a video that would capture that concert energy as well as the feeling of being on tour. We are really missing all of you and...

Full-length concept album/10-episode metal music opera video series Glare of Deliverance out worldwide December 4, 2020 via Eclipse Records. Italian symphonic death metal band Genus Ordinis Dei are back with the new single Hunt, which has been anticipated by the intro Ritual. Watch the video episodes for "Ritual" and "Hunt" right now. https://youtu.be/K1_2dvNDv9k Glare of Deliverance is the band’s third full-length album, and it was produced by Tommaso Monticelli (Jumpscare, Eternal Delyria, Geschlecht) at Sonitus Studio. Glare of Deliverance is a series of ten individual songs, each with its own music video/episode. These episodes combine in sequence like a short film or television series that tells the story of a young woman named Eleanor who is persecuted by the Holy Inquisition. Without a doubt, this...

Lords Of Black have announced their new album "Alchemy Of Souls" will be released on November 6, 2020 via Frontiers Music Srl. Today, fans can get their first taste of music from the album with the powerful new single, 'Dying To Live Again'. Watch the music video HERE: https://youtu.be/4NMvC4IDh2E   Pre-order/save "Alchemy Of Souls, Pt. I" HERE: https://orcd.co/lordsofblack "'Dying To Live Again' is the opening track for our new album "Alchemy Of Souls, Pt. I", and it is a song of HOPE. In these difficult times we're living in, it's very important to reflect on what we are, what we want to be and where we are headed, not only as individuals, but as a society and humanity as a whole. It is okay to...

Japanese rock star YOSHIKI transforms into a super-powered titan in the new "ATTACK ON YOSHIKI" commercial campaign for Asahi's Wonda Coffee which begins September 3. Based on the worldwide, hit anime series Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin), the 3D CG animated character was modeled after YOSHIKI, and the thundering drum sounds were recorded live by the X JAPAN drummer himself. Watch and share the "ATTACK ON YOSHIKI" TV commercial: https://youtu.be/FXHDgKfAyFY YOSHIKI’s musical versatility has led to collaborations with Beatles producer George Martin, Roger Taylor of Queen, St. Vincent, and Sarah Brightman, as well as his recent work with Bono, will.i.am, and Jennifer Hudson on the song "#SING4LIFE". YOSHIKI is currently composing music for xXx 4, the next film in the Hollywood blockbuster franchise starring Vin Diesel, and other soon-to-be-announced TV and film projects. YOSHIKI Website: https://www.yoshiki.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoshikiofficial YOSHIKI is a composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer, and the leader of the rock group X JAPAN, who has sold over 50 million records. He is also the composer of the Attack on Titan theme song “Red...

This past July, Ensiferum released their critically acclaimed full-length, Thalassic, via Metal Blade Records - which landed on the worldwide charts: --Finland: #1 - official albums chart --Germany: #3 - official albums chart --Switzerland: #5 - official albums chart --USA: #10 - current hard music albums chart --USA: #14 - top new artist albums chart --USA: #26 - current rock albums chart --USA: #94 - top current albums chart --Canada: #7 - hard music albums chart --UK: #11 - rock / metal album chart --Belgium: #22 - official albums chart (Wallonia) --Belgium: #83 - official albums chart (Flanders) --Austria: #26 - official albums chart For a preview of Thalassic, a new lyric video for the album track "Run from the Crushing Tide" can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/J6xsdhQPSvU Stream and purchase Thalassic now...

lue Öyster Cult will release their new album, "The Symbol Remains" on October 9, 2020 on CD/LP/Limited Edition Color LP/Digital. Check out the band's just premiered new video for one of two new singles, 'Box In My Head' HERE: https://youtu.be/UQoWfQ_3txA Watch the video for the other single, "That Was Me", featuring Eric Bloom on lead vocals, HERE: https://youtu.be/lPW7KhN_ZM4 Pre-order CD/LP/Digital HERE: https://orcd.co/symbolremains The first run of limited edition color vinyl is sold out, but three new colors have been added. They are selling FAST too, so if you want one, then move fast. ONLY AVAILABLE from Frontiers' U.S. and EU stores. See link above to pre-order. Tracklisting: 1.  That Was Me 2.  Box In My Head 3.  Tainted Blood 4.  Nightmare Epiphany 5.  Edge Of The World 6.  The Machine 7.  Train True (Lennie’s Song) 8.  The Return Of St. Cecilia 9.  Stand And...

It’s the Ultimate Creature Feature!! There are exactly ZERO cases of Covid-19 in the freezing cold arctic tundra of Antarctica.  This is great news as your Lords and Masters GWAR have been cleared for travel. Unfortunately, during this time of quarantine, GWAR have also found themselves running precariously low on magic talent-dust (drugs), toilet paper, and money.  But don’t worry your hideous little heads, as your Scumdog overlords have a plan to replenish their stash and entertain the faithful legions of Bohabs at the same time! On Saturday October 10th, GWAR will return to the flaming remnants of Richmond, Virginia for a special Drive In Show.  The show is set to take place at The Diamond Drive In located at 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.  This is a drive-in show with social distancing measures in effect. Lots for the...

Italian symphonic/melodic metallers Eternal Idol return with a revamped, re-energized line-up and an exciting new album, “Renaissance” on November. 6, 2020. Featuring Fabio Lione (Rhapsody, Angra) and Claudia Layline on co-lead vocals, guitarist Nick Savio (Hollow Haze), bassist Andrea Burratto (Secret Sphere, Hell In The Club), and drummer Enrico Fabris, Eternal Idol’s sophomore album is an epic maelstrom of symphonic/melodic metal that will delight fans of the genre who treasure intense songwriting and impeccable vocal performances. For your first taste of new music from the band, watch the video for 'Into The Darkness' HERE: https://youtu.be/cnDDoWbdWkM Pre-order/save the album HERE: https://orcd.co/renaissance Fabio Lione took care of most of the lyrics and vocal melodies together with new co-vocalist Claudia Layline, while Nick Savio worked hard on songwriting and arrangements. The album was produced by Nick Savio and Fabio Lione and mixed by Simone Mularoni...

Marilyn Manson is all set to release his new album "We Are Chaos" on Friday, September 11th. The second single has just been released. Check it out below: https://youtu.be/9TqhGxfAwqI "We Are Chaos" track listing: 01. Red Black And Blue 02. We Are Chaos 03. Don't Chase The Dead 04. Paint You With My Love 05. Half-Way & One Step Forward 06. Infinite Darkness 07. Perfume 08. Keep My Head Together 09. Solve Coagula 10. Broken Needle   https://www.marilynmanson.com/  

Quiet Riot has released the following announcement regarding the status of the band: QUIET RIOT - 2020/2021 Because life goes on! It was Frankie Banali's wish that the band continue and we keep the music and the legacy alive. Chuck Wright has been in the band off and on since 1981 and played not only on the song "Metal Health" but many other QUIET RIOT Albums. Alex Grossi has been in the band since 2004 touring and recording. Jizzy Pearl has been a member of the QUIET RIOT family since 2013 and Johnny Kelly has been doing a great job filling in on drums this past year with Frankie's blessing. We are happy to have shows on the calendar with many more TBA and very...

Poison's Bret Michaels is now in the scented candle business it seems.  Looks like the Rock Of Love has moved on to the Wick Of Love! Just check out a couple of Bret's new candle offerings below:     Bret Michaels Candle - Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice Crafted using 100% soy wax, hand-poured, and featuring a specially designed wood wick. Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice scent. Medium Glass Jar with Lid - 12 ounces         https://www.shopbretmichaels.com/bret-michaels-cinnamon-pumpkin-spice-candle-medium-jar.aspx   If Pumpkin Spice isn't your thing....how about a candle that smells like a bandana banana.     Bret Michaels Candle - BANDANA BANANA Crafted using 100% soy wax, hand-poured, and featuring a specially designed wood wick. Banana scent. Tumbler Glass Jar with Low Profile Lid - 12 ounces "Feel The...

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Today, Ukrainian modern metal leaders JINJER have announced the official release of the audio recordings from one of the last metal shows played on the planet before the global Covid-19 lockdown: their ferocious sold out Melbourne, Australia performance on March 5, 2020. Their newly announced upcoming live album, Alive In Melbourne features stunning artwork by gifted JINJER fan Gabriel Nicoletti, includes 17 tracks in total (see tracklist below) and will be released on November 20, 2020 via Napalm Records. Commented the band: "Some shows just deserve to be carved in stone and memorialized forever. This was the case regarding our first ever Australian tour in March 2020, where we hit a few milestones all at once: we finally played on every continent there is to play on, our first time in down under was a complete...

For over a decade, WARFECT have brought their blackened thrash metal to the hordes. Now, four years after the release of their previous full-length, Scavengers, the Swedish thrash metal three-piece hailing from Uddevalla are even more forceful and have announced their furious new offering, Spectre Of Devastation, out November 13. After recently signing with Napalm Records, WARFECT are now taking the next step with their fourth album by unveiling a true thrash metal engine. The Swedish artillery of WARFECT strikes in the tradition of Kreator, Legion Of The Damned and old school American thrash metal and paves its way with driving blasts and smashing drums. Straight away, the first notes of “Pestilence” state clearly that this wrecking machine neither cares much about any compromises nor has it come to take prisoners! Riffs as sharp as a razorblade sweep...

Sweden's Tribulation return in the spotlight with a much-anticipated new album entitled Where the Gloom Becomes Sound, to be released via Metal Blade Records (in North America) // Century Media Records (worldwide excluding North America) in January 2021. Having most recently toured comprehensively across Europe with Ghost in support of their first live album / DVD, 2019's Alive & Dead At Södra Teatern, Where the Gloom Becomes Sound marks Tribulation's fifth studio album release, and the follow-up to 2018's Down Below, which received worldwide critical acclaim and also won a Grammis award in the group's home country. Where the Gloom Becomes Sound was engineered and produced throughout the last months with Jamie Elton at Studio Ryssviken in Stockholm, Sweden, mixed and addionally produced by Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Opeth, Killing Joke, Pixies, etc.) at Psalm Studios,...

  CD1 1.  Viva La Victoria 2.  Mary Leigh 3.  Blood Wants Blood 4.  The Storm 5.  Vertigo 6.  Jaded 7.  Shelter Me 8.  United 9.  The Downfall Of Eden 10. When The Winter Ends 11. Take Me Home 12. Battlegrounds CD2 1.  Black Rain 2.  Blood Enemies 3.  Stand On Your Feet 4.  Runaways 5.  I Don't Wanna Say I'm Sorry 6.  Never Look Back 7.  Driving One Of Your Cars (Studio Version) 8.  The Downfall Of Eden (Acoustic Version) 9.  When The Winter Ends (Acoustic Version) 10. Battlegrounds (Quarantine Live) 11. Driving One Of Your Cars (Quarantine Live) 12. Delirious (Quarantine Live) LP bonus tracks: -Mary Leigh (Quarantine Live) -Hurt (Quarantine Live) DVD / BR bonus contents: Documentary Line-up: Erik Mårtensson - Vocals Magnus Henriksson - Guitars Philip Crusner - Drums Victor Crusner – Bass Follow Eclipse: https://www.eclipsemania.com/ https://www.facebook.com/EclipseSweden/ https://www.instagram.com/eclipse_sweden/ Eclipse have announced their first ever official live release,...

September 11, 2020 will see the release of the new DVD, ‘Flying V.’ Issued as part of the popular ‘Inside Metal’ series, ‘Flying V’ was directed by Peter Hansen and produced by Hansen and Michael Denner, and features in-depth interviews with countless renowned metal guitarists who have helped make this make/model one of the most instantly identifiable instruments in all of rock. ‘Flying V’ chronicles the origin of the most unique guitar on earth and its incredible influence on the history of rock and roll and heavy metal. Hear from the rock stars themselves as they describe how, when, and why the Flying V forever changed their careers and altered their entire approach to guitar playing. Journey inside the minds of the biggest icons of our era as...

On September 25th, The Ocean will release their 8th full-length, Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic, via Metal Blade Records (CD / digital) and the band's own Pelagic Records (vinyl). In 2018, The Ocean released Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic - the first half of a sprawling but superbly cohesive paleontology concept album. Now, the group is ready to release the eagerly-awaited concluding parts of the Phanerozoic journey. For a preview of Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic, a video for the new single "Oligocene" (filmed by band members Loic Rossetti, David Ahfeldt and Robin Staps, plus edited and animated by Craig Murray) can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/WQhJZz4Y_HI The video was shot in the Aragats mountains in Armenia, during the band's "Siberian Traps" tour in the summer of 2019, which brought them to Russia, Kazachstan, Armenia, Georgia and...

On November 6th, Surma will release their full-length debut, The Light Within, via Metal Blade Records. For a first preview of the album, a lyric video for the new single, "Reveal The Light Within", can be viewed at: metalblade.com/Surma - where The Light Within can be pre-ordered in the following formats: - jewelcase-CD - 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive) - lilac marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies) - grey / black marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies) - violet blue marbled vinyl (US exclusive) Soaring, dramatic and moving, The Light Within introduces Surma as one of the most riveting symphonic metal bands on the contemporary scene. Spread out across 13 tracks in 47 minutes, there is not a moment wasted as they weave their epic stories of optimism around music...

No other album in the history of gothic rock has caused the level of controversy as CHRISTIAN DEATH's Sex And Drugs And Jesus Christ has. From banned and protested gigs to burned records and bomb threats in Germany, the ground-breaking album that sparked controversy also yielded profound substance beyond the symbolic cover. With well-known tracks like "This Is Heresy" and "Wretched Mankind," CHRISTIAN DEATH weaves themes of hypocrisy, corruption and rebellion against subjugation.  The themes of the record seem to resonate with the consequences of, and argument against oppression in free world.  CHRISTIAN DEATH suggests a pursuit for truth regardless of faith and a non-conformity to the status-quo.  Or as Valor Kand has said, "Don't just take the world as you see it.  Research it." Season Of Mist Records has announced the limited vinyl...

This Monday (September 7) at 9:00 PM (ET/PT), A&E Network's Emmy Award-winning "Biography" banner will premiere a new documentary special celebrating the life of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer OZZY OSBOURNE. WATCH A PREVIEW HERE Featuring exclusive interviews and archival footage, "Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne" delves into the many lives and incredible career of the man who has personified rock and roll rebellion for decades. The documentary, a selection of the 2020 SXSW Film Festival, also features interviews with Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne, as well as friends and fellow musicians including Rick Rubin, Ice-T, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Jonathan Davis, Post Malone and more. Here are a few interview highlights from the documentary: "I'm 23 and I feel like sometimes I can't do a fucking tour, but Ozzy...

Hard rock duo Janet Gardner and Justin James premiere their latest music video for "Rise Up." The track comes from the recently released Synergy album, available via Pavement Entertainment. "Rise Up" is a blues-infused rocker with empowering vocals and a greasy guitar groove. https://youtu.be/oMnzxIaKqfc Janet and Justin produced the entire video on their own during the pandemic. Justin says, "We turned our living room into a giant green screen, and Janet edited the video on our computer at home." The result is some eye-popping effects to complement this powerful song. Stream "Rise Up" and other tracks from Synergy on your favorite digital outlet HERE: https://smarturl.it/gardner_james Known for being the lead vocalist of the legendary female rock band Vixen, Janet Gardner’s powerful vocals propelled Vixen to the top of the Billboard charts...

30th Anniversary Editions of “Scumdogs of the Universe” Available October 30th GWAR are currently in the midst of the 30th-anniversary celebration of “Scumdogs of the Universe.” That celebration also consists of you, the human scum purchasing special 30th-anniversary editions of the album, so once again you can worship at the feet of your masters while listening to this glorious aural masterpiece, the way it was meant to be heard. The album is available on CD, Double LP, Cassette, and digital and is available for pre-order HERE. The limited-edition box sets are nearly sold out and the last few are available exclusively at http://www.gwar.net Today the band unleashes a classic performance video, featuring the newly remixed and remastered audio version “Cool Place to Park.” Watch the...

One year ago, Portland, Oregon's VINTERSEA grabbed the ears of forward-thinking metal fans with their sophomore album (and M-Theory Audio debut) “Illuminated.” The group's mix of majestic progressive metal, harsh blackened death, and post-metal beauty was praised by Dead Rhetoric as “a wondrous, challenging record that will reward listeners who are seeking something more.” On Oct. 16, M-Theory Audio will shine a brighter light on the acclaimed predecessor to “Illuminated,” 2017's “The Gravity of Fall,” with a limited-edition double-LP release that will spread VINTERSEA's initial full-length blast of sonic power – as well as their debut five-track 2014 EP, “Constellations” – across four sides of blackened wax. A CD reissue featuring expanded artwork and the “Constellations” material as downloadable bonus tracks will also be offered....

Rock duo Ledfoot & Ronni Le Tekrø have announced the release of their new album “A Death Divine” on October 2nd, 2020 via TBC Records. "A Death Divine" is a meeting of giants between two unique guitarists, Ronni Le Tekrø and Ledfoot. It's stadium rock in duo format. Ronni Le Tekrø is best known for his unique playing style and as one of the founders of legendary TNT, and he has several times ranked as one of the world's best guitarists regardless of genre. In addition to TNT, Ronni has released several solo albums and collaborated with a number of artists, including Terje Rypdal. Ledfoot (Tim Scott McConnell) recently won Spellemann (Norwegian Grammy) in the blues class for his latest album ‘White Crow’. Leedfoot has developed his own playing style using a 12-string guitar with extra thick strings, steel plates and brass...

On 30th October 2020 BMG proudly release Uriah Heep’s Fifty Years In Rock. British hard rock legends Uriah Heep are one of the “big four” rock bands, along with Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, and certainly one of the most intriguing bands both musically and lyrically, to emerge from heavy rock. This extensive and ambitious super deluxe box set celebrates Uriah Heep’s remarkable career and was created with the full collaboration of Uriah Heep themselves and curated by founding members Mick Box, Ken Hensley, Paul Newton and Lee Kerslake, The beautifully presented box set contains 23 CD albums including 4 CDs compiled by the original members. This set also includes “The Magician’s Birthday” LP,  remastered by renowned engineer Andy Pearce of Lou Reed and Black Sabbath fame, with  re-imagined artwork by Roger Dean, two...

TODAY IS THE DAY! Stryper's new studio album, "Even The Devil Believes" from Frontiers Music srl is now available everywhere for your listening pleasure. To celebrate, the band has also released a video for the track 'Do Unto Others' from the album. https://youtu.be/54JVuMtLVHE Who's going to be playing this one LOUD this weekend? And how will you be listening? CD, Vinyl, or streaming? Purchase a physical copy or stream the album HERE: https://orcd.co/stryper

On November 6th, Fates Warning will release their new album, Long Day Good Night, via Metal Blade Records. For a first preview of the record, the new single, "Scars", can be heard at: metalblade.com/fateswarning - where Long Day Good Night can be pre-ordered in the following formats: - digipak-CD - ltd. digibook-CD - 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive) - red / black marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 500 copies) - dark goldenrod marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies) - clear / black marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies) - orange / black dust splatter vinyl (Kings Road exclusive - limited to 100 copies) - orange / red marbled vinyl (US exclusive) - clear w/ red & orange splatter vinyl (US exclusive) Fates Warning have been...

Metal Blade Records has re-issued Job For A Cowboy's Sun Eater album on vinyl for fans. See below for an overview of all versions; order your copy now at IndieMerch (USA) or Kings Road (EU). Sun Eater LP re-issues: - orange in yellow sunburst vinyl (US exclusive) - aqua / white melt vinyl (US exclusive) - 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive) - blue / black galaxy vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies) - neon yellow / orange spinner vinyl (Kings Road exclusive - limited to 100 copies) Job For A Cowboy online: https://www.facebook.com/jobforacowboy https://twitter.com/jfacmetal

Michael Schenker has completed the recording of a brand new MSG album, which is set to be released on Nuclear Blast on January 8th, 2021. The album title will be Immortal, a perfect statement to describe Michael Schenker's legacy and to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a musician. Today, Michael Schenker reveals the cover artwork of Immortal, created by Zsofia Dankova (POWERWOLF a.o.). "We have a lot of guest musicians, who will undoubtedly help to make the album an exceptional success“, says Michael Schenker. He also adds: "First of all I want to say that I am very grateful to any musicians that have helped to create a fitting tribute to my long career on this special release. I want to thank all of them for their incredible contribution.“ Nuclear Blast founder Markus Staiger is super excited about the new MSG record. Michael Schenker is his teenage idol and brought him on the hard...

Blue Öyster Cult will return with a mammoth new studio album “The Symbol Remains“ on October 9, 2020. Coming nearly two decades after the release of their last studio album, “Curse of the Hidden Mirror,” the album showcases a band who hasn’t been slowed by the time passed, but simply unphased by it. “The Symbol Remains” is one of the band’s most spirited, diverse, and inspired releases to date. Fans can listen to two new songs from the album, 'That Was Me' and 'Box In My Head' at the links below or on any music streaming service. 'That Was Me': https://youtu.be/sIY8JFaahvA 'Box In My Head': https://youtu.be/Ggj8AI_Woo0 The album will be available on CD, 2xLP, Limited Edition Color 2xLP, and Digital formats. Pre-order/save HERE: https://orcd.co/symbolremains The limited edition color LPs (Green, Crystal,...

EMN (EVERY MOTHER'S NIGHTMARE) is set to release a new album this fall via their label HighVolMusic. In addition to the new album, a documentary was also filmed during the recording of the album. 'Here's To The Ones' is a look at the behind the scene recording process with an in-depth discussion about the album as well as conversation about EMN the band today. Prior to the pandemic, EMN began recording their album at Supernova Sound Memphis with producer Dave Cowell and Matt Montgomery. During the recording sessions, the idea of filming a documentary was formulated by label president Bill Chavis. Bill Chavis explains; "The pandemic proved to be challenging but it also proved to be rewarding in that it gave us the additional time needed to not only complete the album but also film the documentary. I flew...

Performing Their Brand New Album and Ashes of the Wake In Full Ticketed Livestreams Scheduled for September 18 and September 25 Pre-show to Feature Band Interviews and Performances from WHITECHAPEL, BLEED FROM WITHIN Latest Album, Lamb of God, Available Now Miss the ferocity, groove and aggression of the one-and-only LAMB OF GOD live? Well, the wait is over. The mighty LAMB OF GOD will offer fans first-time-ever live performances of the band’s critically acclaimed new album, Lamb of God, and the landmark 2004 album Ashes of the Wake, both performed live in their entirety in the band's hometown of Richmond, VA. As standalone ticketed events, these performances will be LAMB OF GOD's only chance to perform these songs for fans this year – and the band are ready to deliver to the highest degree. The first stream, scheduled for Friday, September 18, will see...

EVILDEAD was formed in 1987 with the intention to create heavy music in the thrash metal vein. The EVILDEAD sound was unique; highlighting a blend of speed and thrash metal guitar riffs along with hyper drumming locked in with an over the top thundering bass with punk overtones, and lyrical themes that explored political, thought-provoking social ideas; mixed with horror, and nuclear war themes. In 1988, EVILDEAD signed a worldwide recording contract with SPV/Steamhammer and released the RISE ABOVE EP featuring two original tracks; along with a cover version of the Black Flag anthem ‘Rise Above’. In the summer of 1988, EVILDEAD entered Music Grinder recording studios with Producer/Engineer Cacey McMakin (Nuclear Assault, Kreator) to record the classic full-length album ANNIHILATION OF CIVILIZATION. In 1989 the band had some line-up changes along the way before their...

3TEETH releases GUNS AKIMBO two track album featuring cover songs of "Ballroom Blitz" by Sweet and "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" by Dead or Alive. Both songs are featured in the 2019 film GUNS AKIMBO starring Daniel Radcliffe. Purchase or stream the new music HERE. "We were in the middle of an 8 week summer tour when Jason ( the director ) hit me up on twitter basically asking if we'd be interested in working on some music for his new movie. I thought his last film Deathgasm was super fun and when he told me the plot and showed me some scenes for Guns Akimbo I was immediately interested. He then told me the cover songs it would be which made me a little skeptical and than told me we basically had like...

PYRAMAZE sign with AFM Records & release first video for single 'A Stroke Of Magic' Danish Progressive Power Metal group PYRAMAZE has just inked a record deal in order to put out their next full-length studio album called 'Epitaph' via AFM Records. The album will be released on November 13th. Check out the video for 'Stroke Of Magic' here: https://youtu.be/-DcCPYiNu20 Both AFM Records and PYRAMAZE are extremely happy about the deal and are looking forward to a strong, professional and hopefully long partnership. This new musical union offers good prospects for both parties – while PYRAMAZE found a partner that has great expertise working with a lot of successful Progressive and Power Metal artist such as Evergrey, Orden Ogan, Redemption, Brothers Of Metal and many more, the band offers a tremendous amount of musical and technical craftmanship...

Thrash metal meets horror/fantasy story, part III: their latest album Return To Hemmersmoor sees German-American act Them present the third part of a trilogy that was launched back in 2016 on Sweet Hollow and continued in 2018 with Manor Of The Se7en Gables. Return To Hemmersmoor takes up where the thematic thread of its two predecessors left off and brings the story to a gripping finale, documenting at the same time the band’s unmistakable musical evolvement. “Possibly the new material is a little tougher and more uncompromising,” guitarist Markus Ullrich compares the three recordings. “Being directly involved, we’re too close to really be able to judge. Fact is: the album definitely sounds more mature, which certainly has to do with the songwriting as well as with our general approach. From the start, Them have worked in...

The mighty BURNING WITCHES release their Corona Acoustic Session on streaming platforms today. The band was asked by many fans to release the acoustic set they recently recorded for a live stream, so they decided to make this magical performance available on all streaming platforms today. So far, the Corona Acoustic Session was only available on Youtube. Now all fans get the chance to see this powerful live performance in high resolution with high-quality sound anywhere! Watch the Corona Acoustic Session here: https://nblast.de/BW-AcousticSessions The BURNING WITCHES comment: “Something positive that came out of the difficult Corona times, was for sure that we made this spontaneous acoustic jam with those talented friends and guests.  Your demand made this release now possible on all streaming portals, thanks a lot for that! It will remain a nice memory this way...

On October 2nd, Six Feet Under will release their seventeenth full-length, Nightmares Of The Decomposed, via Metal Blade Records. The first single and album pre-order will be launched on September 1st, but in the meantime, fans can already watch a studio video teaser for Nightmares Of The Decomposed now at: https://youtu.be/Wjy6IyZTtSY Chris Barnes (vocals) comments: "Working again after 25 years writing an album with my old band mate from Cannibal Corpse, Jack Owen, was like coming home...To a room full of dead bodies. Jack's writing and riff work on this album gave me the fuel to write some disturbing lyrics and really set my creative mind on fire."   Comprised of twelve tracks, Nightmares Of The Decomposed is a defining statement, making it very clear that more than twenty-five years into their career, Six Feet Under remain...

CARCASS TO RELEASE NEW EP, “DESPICABLE,” ON OCT 30TH WATCH THE VISUALIZER FOR NEW SONG, “THE LIVING DEAD AT THE MANCHESTER MORGUE,” NOW! English metal legends CARCASS will return this fall with their first collection of new music, “Despicable,” in 7 years. The forthcoming EP features 3 brand new tracks, including “The Living Dead At The Manchester Morgue” that was released today, as well as the previously revealed song “Under The Scalpel Blade.” The EP is scheduled for release on October 30th from Nuclear Blast and will be available digitally, on CD and limited edition cassette and vinyl, which can be pre-ordered now at nuclearblast.com/carcass-despicable. WATCH THE VISUALIZER FOR “THE LIVING DEAD AT THE MANCHESTER MORGUE”: https://youtu.be/4mr492JcNHc The lords of death and grind’s new EP...

Rock Shop Records releases Vancouver, BC hard rock band THE VEER UNION most socially conscious song/video to date, "Slaves To The System", featuring West Virginia rockers, DEFENDING CAIN. THE VEER UNION is set to release their new quarantine inspired Ep in 2021 with multiple artist collaborations. The first single, "Slaves To The System," featuring DEFENDING CAIN, delivers their most socially conscious message that the band has ever delivered, as well as showcases the band's continuous evolution in the Hard Rock/Metal genre. The band remains actively writing and recording their new album and plan on releasing it in the spring of 2021. https://youtu.be/3esHiTiU7rs "Our new video depicts the struggles we are all experiencing as human beings in 2020. We need to come together as ONE people...

Eclipse Records is elated to announce the signing of Hearts & Hand Grenades to an exclusive, worldwide deal. Hearts & Hand Grenades is an explosive American hard rock group from Buffalo, NY fronted by Stephanie Wlosinski on lead vocals and bass guitar. The band recently wrapped up their debut full-length album entitled Turning To Ashes which will be released on January 8, 2021. The album was produced by Justin Rose (Goo Goo Dolls, James Taylor, Spyro Gyra). Get a taste of the band by listening to their previously-released song ‘Secret’ via Spotify, Apple Music, or Deezer. "Signing with a record label of such high pedigree is really humbling, and I'm very excited to see where this road takes Hearts & Hand Grenades" says drummer Tom Lafferty. "Being a part of the Eclipse Family gives us an opportunity to really step up to the...

Trailblazing metal band TETRARCH has signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records prior to the release of their sophomore full-length album, Unstable. Fierce individuality and a fearless embrace of the outsider are at the heart of TETRARCH, a band equally defined by metallic power and melodic hooks. Seamlessly blending technical chops and aggressive ferocity with menacing groove and massive choruses, TETRARCH obliterates musical barriers. The band’s tireless hard work and relentless determination has established TETRARCH as one of the top up and coming bands in heavy music, catching the attention of major media, including Guitar World, Guitar Player, Premier Guitar and Metal Hammer where lead guitarist Diamond Rowe was the first African American female lead guitarist from the heavy metal genre to be featured. TETRARCH lead guitarist Diamond Rowe says regarding the signing: “None of us in TETRARCH have ever been shy about the goals that...

Drop Top Alibi continues to place their signature blend of '70s and '90s guitar work to their latest single release "Eyes For You". Working with The Label Group and releasing their latest via INgrooves, Drop Top Alibi steadily delivers a solid sound in the world of rock. The "Eyes For You" video opens with a glass of beer in front of the band playing in a bar - straight away you are sonically taken to the '70s guitar sound found in "Eyes For You". As the single continues, the undeniable '90s grunge motion succinctly blends in with the solid vocals, grinding guitars, and rhythmical beats. Drop Top Alibi's sound supplies a convergence of rock into today's modern music stream. https://youtu.be/EdkNsO829aQ "Drop Top Alibi aim to...

French heavy metal merchants RISING STEEL have released the title track to their upcoming album, "Fight Them All" for your listening pleasure! Listen here: https://youtu.be/WTvppPosI8M. This is fast and furious heavy metal akin to legends like Nevermore and Annihilator. If you like classic heavy and power metal with a touch of thrash thrown in, then this is for you. Play it loud and let us know what you think. Watch the band's music video for 'Mystic Voices' HERE: https://youtu.be/E-yOM1MDFfY Pre-order/save "Fight Them All" (September 4, 2020) HERE: https://orcd.co/risingsteel Tracklist: 1. Mystic Voices 2. Fight Them All 3. Steel Hammer 4. Blackheart 5. Savage 6. Gloomy World 7. Malefice 8. Metal Nation 9. Pussy 10. Led By Judas 11. Master Control Line-up: Emmanuelson- Vocals Tony Steel - Guitars Steel Zard- Drums Flo Dust - Bass Mat Heavy Jones - Guitar For More...

Headbangers everywhere, we have a very special Heavy Metal news for you today! The mighty BURNING WITCHES are back with a vengeance! The Swiss all-women heavy metal band is joined by the powerful new witch Larissa on lead guitar. The ladies are also working in the studio on a new single at this moment, release day for the brand-new track and the video will be September 17th! Larissa, former ANNA LUX, GOMORRA, and PATER ILTIS, welcomes the fans: "Hey Burning Witches fans all around the world, I am unbelievably excited to join the coven on lead guitar! We all share this great passion for heavy metal and an almost lifelong friendship. I have followed the girls since the start and I will do my very best, to live up to the expectations as a witch. Let´s...

For Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, the best way to engage with a world tipped into turmoil was to create new music. It's easier said than done in socially distanced times. But for these Nashville-based musicians, the challenge was there to be grasped. The group will release its new full length Pressure on October 16 via Snakefarm Records worldwide. Pressure is available to pre-order here. Pre-save the album to your digital streaming platform of choice here. Watch the video for first single "Crazy Days." The song is the first track to emerge. It was written and recorded at the start of lockdown. It's an instinctive howl at the moon — upbeat, hopeful, talking of the times. "I was imagining nights out with my friends, packed concerts, and so many other things that felt beyond reach," reflects vocalist/guitarist Tyler Bryant. "Music has always allowed us to...

Brighton Rock has released the following statement regarding the death of vocalist Gerry McGhee On behalf of Brighton Rock, Stevie Skreebs: In the beginning, we started this band to fulfill a Dream We shared together, along the way we grew into a Family, A True Band of Brothers. On Tuesday, August 25 2020 our singer Gerry McGhee was sadly taken from us. In Gerry's final days He wanted to express His Thanks and Gratitude to everyone whoever worked with Brighton Rock, and to all of Our Fans who helped us Fulfill Our dreams. On behalf of Greg, John, Mark, and Myself, Brighton Rock will never again take the stage together, Gerry Your spirit will live on forever. Thanks for the memories and for Rocking us...

ELEINE will release their 3rd full-length album “Dancing In Hell” November 27th 2020, through Black Lodge Records on CD, LP, cassette, box set & digital. For the recording of the new album, ELEINE returned once again to The Panic Room, the album is mixed and mastered by Thomas ”Plec” Johansson. ELEINE continues to evolve and ”Dancing In Hell” is a darker and heavier ELEINE, yet they manage to keep their signature sound that seduces and empowers their listeners. ELEINE goes full out with ”Dancing In Hell”, offering the album in two versions: Full color and black/white. The decision to add a black/white version of the album came from the band’s love of old school dark metal. Besides adding a black/white version, ELEINE also has a limited Collector’s Edition of the album. A box set containing all formats:...

Frank Pané (Bonfire, Dark Blue Inc.) has completely renewed his SAINTED SINNERS and put together a line-up that definitely makes you sit up and take notice! After Ernesto Ghezzi (keyboards with Eros Ramazotti and Gotthard, among others) and Rico Bowen (bass, projects with Paul McCartney and Madonna!) have already been announced, it is now clear who will be the last piece of the puzzle at the SAINTED SINNERS - the post on the microphone goes to: JACK MEILLE! Jack Meille has been active as a singer for the NWoBHM legend TYGERS OF PAN TANG for more than 15 years. A TYGER FOR THE SINNERS! „I know Frank since quite a few years but we never had the chance to play together. When he asked me...

Watch The First Single, “Crown Prince Syndrome,” HERE Swedish Melodic Death Metal formation THE UNGUIDED break down barriers with their upcoming long player, Father Shadow, to be released on October 9th via Napalm Records. With their new full-length, these Nordic heavyweights prove that they can’t be pigeonholed. Eleven quick-tempered, high-voltage pieces indicate that THE UNGUIDED have liberated themselves from the shadows of the past but are still aware of their manifold roots. The intoxicating mixture of clean hooklines and classifying screams lead up to a unique symbiosis of pure harshness. “Crown Prince Syndrome” is the first offering off Father Shadow and showcases the unmistakable supremacy of the Swedish four piece. Along with the first single, they are also introducing their new band line-up, since their former bass-player Henric Liljesand departed the band to concentrate on...

Anthrax's "Persistence of Time" two-year album and tour "cycle" (1990-92) was loaded with all kinds of good trouble.  The band toured with Iron Maiden on "Monsters of Rock" followed by "No Prayer for the Dying," then jumped on the Clash of the Titans triple-headline extravaganza with Slayer and Megadeth, and Alice in Chains supporting, a trek that saw Anthrax playing Madison Square Garden for the first time, and closing the show.  Another huge standout on the Persistence of Time cycle was when the band was asked to co-star on an episode of the groundbreaking TV sitcom, "Married With Children," a show that happened to be a favorite of all the Anthrax members.  The episode was entitled "My Dinner with Anthrax," and the band spent a week with the...

On October 23rd, Armored Saint will release their eighth full-length, Punching The Sky, via Metal Blade Records. For a first preview of the album, a video for the new single, "End of the Attention Span" (directed by Robert Graves // ashadowbeyond.com), can be viewed at: metalblade.com/armoredsaint https://youtu.be/Ql3PAxkQy1s?list=PL8D4FB50C2E98AAA3 Bassist Joey Vera comments: "We've teamed up with video director Robert Graves for our first single, 'End of the Attention Span'. Robert got the lyrical content right away and together we delved into society's ongoing fascination with electronic devices and the insidious disconnect it creates. The irony is that most of us feel connected together through our phone and computer screens, but the reality is that we have created a wedge between ourselves. Our human interactions have been infected with an intense need for...

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE '2ND HAND LOVE' Stardust, a Hungarian melodic rock/AOR band, will release their much-anticipated debut full-length on October 9, 2020. Today, fans can get their first taste of music from the album with the single and video, '2nd Hand Love'. See the video HERE: https://youtu.be/qYO4E4QWkoo Pre-order/save "Highway To Heartbreak" HERE: https://orcd.co/stardust One of the hottest new AOR bands to come out of the underground European scene, Stardust's independently released self-titled debut EP stirred up quite a buzz in the underground melodic rock scene. The band was put to the attention of Frontiers' staff during one of the Frontiers Rock Festivals.  Impressed with the band's melodic rock stylings on their debut EP, Frontiers moved swiftly to sign the band to the roster. Of...

Power Trip has released the following statement regarding the death of vocalist Riley Gale: "It is with the greatest of sadness we must announce that our lead singer and brother Riley Gale passed away last night. "Riley was a friend, a brother, a son. Riley was both a larger than life rock star and a humble and giving friend. He touched so many lives through his lyrics and through his huge heart. He treated everyone he met as a friend and he always took care of his friends. "We will celebrate Riley's life and never forget the great works of music, charity, and love that he left behind. You, the fans, meant so much to him, please know how special you are. "If you have a memory of Riley please share it,...

Former NEW CREATURES/JOHNATHAN CHRISTIAN co-founder Johnathan Mooney and MACHINERY OF DESIRE’s Adrian Auchrome have teamed up to form the new project THE FUNHOUSE COLLECTIVE.  The duo has announced the release of their cover of Golden Earring's classic song, "Twilight Zone."  The original song was written by Golden Earring guitarist George Kooymans who got inspiration from Robert Ludlum's book, "The Bourne Identity." Produced by Johnathan Mooney and Michael Bann, this new darker, post-punk version aptly arrives at a very poignant time in the world. “Growing up during the Cold War and coming of age when the original came out left me with indelible memories of that era. Add the events past few months to the mix and it seemed this could have new relevance.” Says Adrian Auchrome.” https://youtu.be/Bn-mxVNSNKM For fans of:  THE MISSION & SISTERS OF...

Vintage proto-metal purveyors SpellBook has released a lyric video for "Amulet (Single Version)," a track from the vinyl LP version of forthcoming debut album Magick & Mischief. The video was created by Gabby Vessoni and is available at youtu.be/CZrIAj1CXSk Cruz Del Sur Music will release Magick & Mischief September 25 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. Formerly known as Witch Hazel, SpellBook marries Black Sabbath, Pentagram, and progressive rock for seven songs of entrancing classic metal! PRE-ORDER: CD: tinyurl.com/y8jblwc9 LP: tinyurl.com/yaawkc4o Bandcamp: spellbookband.bandcamp.com/album/magick-mischief "The whole album has a feel of 70s heavy metal, while being a modern Heavy Metal classic." (5/5) - Breaking Necks Metal Blog "A stunning blend of 70’s hard rock, Sabbath’s influences, progressive vibes and classic metal. Brilliant album." - HardRockHeavyMetal During the writing process for what would eventually...

On September 17th, 2020, Six String Salute will premiere a virtual concert to support and celebrate the touring and venue crews who are the backbone of live music and depend on shows to make a living. Six String Salute will bring together guitarists and guitar-centric bands to share exclusive performances and great rock and roll stories in support of Crew Nation, a global relief fund for live music crews. The debut of the event will stream worldwide exclusively on Live Nation’s YouTube channel and Live From Home platform, with 100% of net proceeds benefitting Crew Nation. Artists confirmed to appear include: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Steve Vai, Tommy Shaw (Styx) with the Cleveland Youth Orchestra, Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes), Halestorm, Rik Emmett (Triumph), Joe Satriani, Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, TSO), Frank Hannon (Tesla), the triple guitar attack of Alice Cooper’s Nita Strauss, Tommy Henriksen and Ryan Roxie,...

Today, Russian sonic alchemists Dunwich reveal the new video "Solitude." The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated debut album, Tail-Tied Hearts, now set for international release on September 4th via Caligari Records on CD format. See & hear Dunwich's brand-new video for "Solitude" HERE at the band's official YouTube channel. Dunwich are a power-trio hailing from Russia, and are one of the most unique and exciting bands Caligari has come across in recent years. The label is absolutely thrilled to be unveiling the band's very first recording, a fully realized full-length bearing the enigmatic title Tail-Tied Hearts. As a trio, Dunwich are undoubtedly a sum of their three parts. To understand the background of each member, given the circumstances for so many calling Russia home, is to more fully understand Dunwich the band. Frontwoman Margarita Dunwich is not only the...

Michael Schenker is currently in the final stages of recording a brand new MSG album, which is set to be released on Nuclear Blast on January 8th, 2021. The album title will be Immortal, a perfect statement to describe Michael Schenker's legacy and to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a musician. "It's going very well. We have a lot of guest musicians, who will undoubtedly help to make it an exceptional success“, says Michael Schenker. He also adds: "First of all I want to say that I am very grateful to any musicians that have helped to create a fitting tribute to my long career on this special release. I want to thank all of them for their incredible contribution.“ Nuclear Blast founder Markus Staiger is super excited about the new MSG record. Michael Schenker is his teenage idol and brought him on the hard rock path in his early days....

Known for being one of the founding members of The Heartbreakers along with Johnny Thunders, Punk legend Walter Lure has died of cancer at the age of 71.  He was diagnosed with Liver and Lung cancer in July and it spread rapidly leading to his death. Walter Lure joined The Heartbreakers in 1975 leading to their only studio album 1977’s L.A.M.F. The Heartbreakers would reform several times before Thunder's ultimate death.  Walter Lure would transition from being a punk rock guitarist to a Wall Street Broker.    

PRIMAL FEAR recently released their highly anticipated 13th studio album, Metal Commando, which has entered the charts worldwide, achieving them their highest entries ever and six top ten positions; including #7 in Germany, #6 in Switzerland and #4 in the UK Rock charts! Today, the band releases a new video for the new single "The Lost & The Forgotten". Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/dLPcX9X82js https://youtu.be/dLPcX9X82js Mat Sinner comments: "'The Lost & The Forgotten' follows the PRIMAL FEAR tradition, for example, our songs 'The End Is Near' or 'Hounds Of Justice' of the last albums and shows the more brutal, modern side of the band, which will be a very strong contender for the forthcoming live shows. Thanks to the team for their fantastic hard work to realize our vision of the song, especially Markus Staiger, Bodo Hayen and Ubikmedia!" --- Recently, PRIMAL FEAR also announced new...

Top-charting dark groove metal originators DEVILDRIVER recently announced the highly-anticipated release of their upcoming double album, Dealing With Demons. The first volume – entitled Dealing With Demons I – drops on October 9, 2020 via Napalm Records and marks the band’s first release of new, original material since 2016’s acclaimed Trust No One. Today, DEVILDRIVER is following up on the release of the burgeoning single/video “Keep Away From Me” (#1 at Metal Contraband) and the haunting single/video "Iona" with a third single – the fast-paced burner "Nest Of Vipers". Harking back to the heavy, melodic, dark groove that DEVILDRIVER patented at their start while remaining entirely modern and fresh, “Nest Of Vipers” winds its way into the listener’s psyche with metallic chugging and southern-fried leads, gritty, grooving riffs and a heightened dose of amplified energy and intensity. Co-written by frontman Dez Fafara and guitarist Neal Tiemann, the lyrics to “Nest Of Vipers” explore themes of true...

Former KISS guitarist, Vinnie Vincent Just Released The Following Announcement: OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT VINNIE VINCENT FANS, On Oct 17, 18, 2020 VINNIE VINCENT – LET FREEDOM ROCK BASH (LFRB) will take place at SIR NASHVILLE. I am rescheduling the VINNIE VINCENT INVASION ‘BOYZ ARE GONNA ROCK’ CONCERT which was scheduled for August 8th and 9th to MARCH 2021 to allow for this special event to take place. The LFRB will be professionally filmed, edited and released as a DOCUMENTARY DVD set of these two very special days in October 2020. VINNIE VINCENT Performances will be filmed live along with a filmed collage of guest interaction of the LEGION and EUPHORIA members who will be immortalized forever on a first of its kind VINNIE VINCENT DVD. S.I.R....

In 1980 and 1981, The Damned went to Rockfield for a series of sessions that eventually became The Black Album, The Friday 13th EP, and Strawberries. Their time there produced some of The Damned's greatest musical moments and memorable stories of horses, cows, vampires, rifles, and Lemmy. In 2019, The Damned returned to Rockfield studios to record the first new music since 2018's Top 10 Evil Spirits album. The new The Rockfield Files EP will be released on October 16 via Search And Destroy Records/Spinefarm/UMG. Pre-orders are live here. "Keep 'Em Alive," the first single from The Rockfield Files EP, is available now with an accompanying music video shot from the perspective of a bee going about its business. Watch it here. Bees are essential for pollinating crops, and in turn, human survival; 17 species are reportedly endangered in the UK — keep 'em alive! During the recording...

Italian alternative metal band Fenisia will release their new full-length album entitled The Spectator on October 30, 2020 via Eclipse Records. The album was produced by Ray Sperlonga (American Idol) at Rosary Lane Studios, mastered by Collin Davis (Imagica, Deeds of Flesh) at Imperial Mastering, and the cover art was designed by Charles Prabowo at Blackout Brother. See below for the full track listing… The Spectator is the band's third full-length concept album named after a historic newspaper published in England in the early 1700s. The paper quickly became the symbol of modern journalism, and the album is a profound philosophical story developed around the character Lord Lumieres, who is both a journalist and a man of science. The first single off the album "Lord Lumieres" identifies him as a metaphor for knowledge and truth. As the story unravels, Lord...

Boris will begin to archive past limited releases on their Bandcamp page. In July, among the turmoil of the Coronavirus sweeping the world, Boris suddenly dropped their new album “NO” as a Bandcamp-only release, which garnered a tremendous response as the band themselves are trying to find a new means of communication with listeners in times of the Coronavirus. Tomorrow, and over the course of several months, the archiving of Boris past limited releases will take place on their Bandcamp. They'll start off appropriately with the “Archive” series, 3 live album CD’s released in 2005 from the US label, “aRCHIVE”, limited to 600 copies that sold out immediately. These 3 live albums were reissued as “Archive I” (Vol. 1, 2, & 3) along with “Archive II” (Vol. 4, 5, & 0) in 2014. Both...

GWAR to Release 30th Anniversary Editions Of “Scumdogs of the Universe” October 30th! Pre-Orders Available Now It has been thirty of your Earth “years” since your Lords and Masters GWAR released what many consider to be the band’s career-defining album “Scumdogs of the Universe.” In celebration of this momentous occasion, GWAR are pleased as piss to unveil 30th anniversary versions of “Scumdogs of the Universe.” The album will be available on CD, Double LP, Cassette and digital and is available for pre-order HERE. The limited edition box sets are nearly sold out and the last few are available exclusively at http://www.gwar.net Check out a clip of GWAR performing the classic track “Maggots” HERE. In more GWAR news, the band has teamed up with Creature Skateboards for a limited edition of GWAR skate decks. Only Creature can facilitate 30 years of GWAR on a skateboard. Well, actually...

Frankie Banali was the longtime drummer with the multi-platinum heavy metal band Quiet Riot. Metal Health reached the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 charts.  Banali also played drums in the band W.A.S.P. as well as performed as a touring drummer for several other rock acts.  Banali was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer in April of 2019. Frankie Banali played on the following Quiet Riot albums: Metal Health (1983) Condition Critical (1984) QR III (1986) QR (1988) Terrified (1993) Down To The Bone (1995) Alive And Well (1999) Guilty Pleasures (2001) Rehab (2006) Quiet Riot 10 (2014) Road Rage (2017) Live in Milan (2018) Hollywood Cowboys (2019) And on the following W.A.S.P. albums: The Headless Children (1989) The Crimson Idol (1992) Still Not Black...

Five-LP Collection Includes Original Album Plus Rare Quad Mix Along With The Vinyl Debut Of Two 1970 Concerts   Also Available As A 4CD Set   PRE-ORDER THE ‘PARANOID: SUPER DELUXE EDITION’ HERE:   Widely regarded as innovators of the musical genre which came to be known as Heavy Metal, legendary Birmingham-bred Black Sabbath celebrate the 50th anniversary in 2020 of their multi-million selling album Paranoid with a 5-LP/4CD edition released on October 9th, featuring the vinyl debut of two 1970 concerts. PARANOID:  SUPER DELUXE EDITION includes the original album, in addition to a rare 1974 Quad Mix of the album folded down to stereo, plus two concerts from 1970, from Montreux and Brussels, that are pressed on vinyl for the first time. The five-LP set comes with a...

Sinking sharp teeth right in the neck of Europe in order to draw first blood has been a mission set for the American label RFL Records. What a better moment within this complex task to reach for new heights, coming up with a Scandinavian icon to be part of the chained bullet belt that is being formed Today, RFL Records gladly announces the signing of the Swedish Hard Rock longstanding stars, Bai Bang. Certainly, Bai Bang are a rightful addition to the RFL Records roster RFL Records' CEO, Jon Marchewka, spoke about the signing:“We have been making the European market a major focus and what better band to launch with than Bai Bang? I am personally thrilled to have these guys on our roster because...

New Single ‘Déja Vu’ available! Physical & digital pre-order online!  Release date September 25th Steve Hackett announces the release of Selling England By The Pound & Spectral Mornings: Live At Hammersmith on 25th September. This live recording is from his critically acclaimed 2019 UK tour. The concert was recorded at the Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, the final night of the tour. Steve Hackett was joined by his touring band of Roger King (keyboards), Jonas Reingold (bass), Rob Townsend (saxes/flutes), Craig Blundell (drums and percussion) with Nad Sylvan on vocals.  Special guests for this performance were Steve’s brother John Hackett (flute) and Amanda Lehmann (guitar and vocals). This was a very special tour for Steve Hackett as it brought together his favourite album from his time as guitarist with Genesis - Selling England...

Hardcore band Terror announce the 10th anniversary re-issue of Keepers of the Faith out October 2nd via Century Media Records. The album will be available on 180g heavyweight vinyl and will include reworked artwork, a four page LP-booklet with liner notes and exclusive, never before seen photos. Pre-orders are available for purchase HERE.   "Could very well be the most important record Terror has made in our 20 years. This was more than music. It was a movement.  From the art, to the lyrics, to the songs and the all-around vibe surrounding this release. It was a super special time for Terror we won't forget," states Terror vocalist Scott Vogel about the re-issue.   "A lot has changed in 10 years but one thing that hasn't is the life these songs and this album still have. This record...

Today, Floridian thrashers Intoxicated premiere the new video "Walled" https://youtu.be/jZv6ttW6FiM The history of Florida's Intoxicated dates back to the early '90's. Throughout the early-to-mid '90s, the band released four demos, one of which, the Drain EP, was recorded and produced by their friend Chuck Schuldiner and also featured Trevor Peres. When Obituary went on hiatus for all those years, Donald Tardy actually joined Intoxicated and played with the band for nearly four years. During that time, Andrew WK, being a huge Obituary fan, approached Donald to be in his band. As it turned out, since Donald was jamming with the Intoxicated boys at the time, Andrew WK hired all of the Intoxicated members to be his backing band, which is also why Intoxicated has taken a giant backseat for all these years. What's even more interesting is that Erik Payne, the vocalist...

Electronic Infused Metal band SECRET OF BORIS has released the official music video for "Don't Mention Love." Directed by Joe Manco (Little Spark Films), in association with Samhain Productions, and recorded and mixed by Alex Gerst at Empire Sound Studio in Carrollton, TX, “Don’t Mention Love” sees SECRET OF BORIS continuing to develop their combination of heavy guitars, electronics, anger, sadness, and now with a bit of disco. https://youtu.be/0k5XG4P39c0 “This song had been kicking around for quite some time. I wrote the synth intro and verses long ago, and they were always something the band was excited about, and the chorus went through several small changes, but the bridge always gave us trouble. We would work on it, and then move on to other things, but it kept getting brought up. Finally, we landed...

It's been about two years since the band's sophomore release "Terror of the Cybernetic Space Monster" and Sacramento sci-fi power metallers Helion Prime returns with their third effort and the much shorter title "Question Everything" set for release on Monday, October 5th, 2020 via their label Saibot Reigns.  This is Helion Prime's first album with new vocalist Mary Zimmer, who has also accompanied the band on two separate tours of the United States. It also sees the band's original singer, Heather Michele, returning in a writing capacity and contributing all lyrics and melodies. Heather Michele also along with other former Helion Prime vocalist Sozos Michael and with John Yelland (Judicator/Dire Peril) add their guest vocals on the full length. The highly anticipated third record is a concept album, with each song revolving around...

Over the years, Lzzy Hale has proven time and time again that she can rock equally hard as the boys.  But, in these Instagram photos from the officiallzyhale page, she shows her softer side including a revealing selfie in black lingerie, putting on makeup in red lingerie and posing with a white rose backstage before a show Alice Cooper. The Grammy Award-winning Halestorm just released a new EP called ReImagined. ReImagined Tracklist: 1 I Get Off 3:25 2 I Miss the Misery 3:21 3 I Am the Fire 3:53 4 Break In (feat. Amy Lee) 4:54 5 I Will Always Love You 3:16 6 Mz. Hyde 3:28   Photo Credit: Lzzy Hale Official Instagram Account at: https://www.instagram.com/officiallzzyhale/

Genre-bending innovators GENGHIS TRON have announced their return. The band has begun recording their long-awaited third full-length with producer Kurt Ballou at GodCity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts. The new album is a follow up to the release of Board Up The House (2008). Following the amicable departure of former vocalist Mookie Singerman, founding members Hamilton Jordan and Michael Sochynsky will be joined by two new collaborators: vocalist Tony Wolski and Sumac/Baptists drummer Nick Yacyshyn. “We said it was just a hiatus and we meant it! It’s been incredible writing music again and hearing everything come together in the studio,” says Sochynsky. “This is the album we’ve always wanted to write. We can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on.” GENGHIS TRON recently reissued their two full-length albums Board Up The House & Dead Mountain Mouth on vinyl for the first time in over 10 years....

Ace Frehley, KISS co-founder and 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, continues his reflections on a lifetime in music with the release of ‘Origins Vol. 2’, a thoughtful and exciting collection of new covers, on September 18th on eOne / SPV as a DigiPak CD (plus bonus track), double gatefold 180 gram blue vinyl LP (with printed inner sleeves), download and stream. ‘Space Truckin’, the first single and video to be taken from the album, has just been released and can be viewed here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YMfF8N-LI8 https://youtu.be/3YMfF8N-LI8 No stranger to cover versions throughout his entire history – having recorded, rebranded and repossessed such notable nuggets as ‘New York Groove’, ‘Do Ya’, and ‘I Wanna Go Back’ over the course of his 8 studio albums -...

BENEDICTION is without a doubt one of the few remaining originals in the death metal scene and has achieved legendary status through various albums over the years. Until today they love what they do and always do their job without compromise - on record and on stage. After more than 30 years in the business and 12 years after their last album Killing Music, BENEDICTION is now back with one of their best releases and play once again in the Death Metal Champions League. Today, the band releases the music video for the first single "Rabid Carnality" as well as it is the pre-sale kick-off for their new album "Scriptures" (produced by Scott Atkins at Grindstone Studio in England). The record will be released on October 16th via Nuclear Blast and will be available digitally, on CD, cassette, and...