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Last month, the iconic ex-MOTÖRHEAD alumni Phil Campbell released his first-ever solo record, Old Lions Still Roar via Nuclear Blast. Today, the legendary guitarist discusses the last track on the brand new album, 'Tears From A Glass Eye' which features US guitar god Joe Satriani! Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6zfkeWB-JE PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS are currently touring across Europe and the UK, supported by KING CREATURE (UK only!) and LEADER OF DOWN (Europe only!), … Read More →

Already respected as one of the finest drummers in the world, Dave Lombardo (Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Cross, The Misfits, Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, Grip Inc., Slayer) has accomplished another longtime goal, adding film scoring to his already-massive resume. The Cuban-American drummer's debut film score will be showcased this weekend with the DOC NYC world premiere of director Nicholas Brennan'sLos Ultimos Frikis, an intimate documentary portrait of ZEUS, Cuba's hard-rocking metal band, and their … Read More →

On January 24th, Midnight will release their new album, Rebirth by Blasphemy, via Metal Blade Records. "'Rebirth By Blasphemy' is a rebirth," states Midnight's sole driving force, Athenar. "It's a change in life and it's a rebirth of doing whatever the fuck you want and seeing what happens after that. It's about saying yes, taking opportunities, taking a fucking chance." These sentiments are backed up by the notorious - and prolific - underground band's trademark blend of speed metal, black … Read More →

LA-based Theatrical Metal Band RAVEN BLACK revealed the lyric video for their new single, "He is the One, " off of their upcoming third album. RAVEN BLACK will also be joining up with STATIC-X, DOPE, and WEDNESDAY 13 on the second leg of the 20th Anniversary Wisconsin Death Trip Tour / Memorial to Wayne Static Tour beginning today in Austin, TX and wrapping up December 8 in Colorado Springs, CO. "We are incredibly excited to also be performing on the second leg of the Static-X Wisconsin … Read More →

H.E.A.T announced the release of a brand new album, titled “H.E.A.T II”, early next year. “H.E.A.T II” is the first album ever to be produced entirely by the band with Jona Tee and Dave Dalone as producers. ”This is how we would sound if we made a debut album 2019, hence the title".   First out was ”One by One”, released September 27th, which is today followed up by the anthem ”RISE”. ”Rise is about uniting and rebel against the powers that be. Whatever that maybe is subjective … Read More →

The Absolute Pinnacle Of Legends On Board Round X 70000TONS OF METAL 2020: Michael Schenker Fest confirmed for Two Unique Headlining Performances Once they’ve started, it seems like nothing can stop them – that’s something fans love about 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, and it’s also what makes the time between the very first announcement and the actual event so special and exciting for them every year. Just days after the news that Zak Stevens’ new … Read More →

Finland’s perhaps best-known metal act, CHILDREN OF BODOM, will be playing their final show with the current line-up this coming December. ”A Chapter Called Children Of Bodom” will take place at the Black Box in Helsinki Ice Hall on December 15th. Below a statement from the band: ”It is with heavy hearts that we announce that 2019 will be the last for CHILDREN OF BODOM with this line-up. After almost 25 years with Bodom, thousands of shows & 10 albums it is time for Henkka, Janne, … Read More →

Following the monumental success of their last album Look At Yourself and countless tours over the last several years, metallic hardcore juggernauts EMMURE have recently wrapped up recording of their highly anticipated, eighth studio album that’s due out in 2020 from SharpTone Records. Today, the band has unveiled what’s to come with a brand-new single titled “PIGS EAR.” Fans can catch the band live on their current tour with AS I LAY DYING and AFTER THE BURIAL. Vocalist Frankie … Read More →

Legendary NYHC pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT are back to the scene with their twelfth studio album, GET LOUD!, which will be released on November 8th via Nuclear Blast.  Today they release the music video for the second single entitled, "I Remember" which focuses on Roger and Vinnie's start with the band. Directed by Punchdance Studios, the song which highlights the bands roots is accompanied by video montage and photos of the group's early days. Watch it here: … Read More →

Finland's multi-Platinum cello-rock band Apocalyptica announces a spectacular new music video for "Rise" which can be seen HERE.   Integrated with the achingly beautiful new song from the band's upcoming studio album Cell-0, due out January 10, 2020 (Silver Lining Records), "Rise," an impressionistic painting come to life, enacts the humanity that we all share and the power and gravity of one-on-one interactions. Said director/writer Lisa Mann who has created several other music … Read More →

From the wild and wonderful mind of Gibby Haynes, world-famous  Butthole Surfers front man/lyricist and self-proclaimed eternal Texan adolescent, comes the surreal tale of seventeen-year-old  Oscar Lester and his trusted dog, Mr. Cigar. "This book is so wild, so mind-blowing, so much fun to read, that I almost forgot it was fiction! (It is fiction, right? Mega-giant tech companies aren't really in cahoots with the government, right? Flying alien creatures aren't really mistaken … Read More →

As an artist of fierce intellect and purpose, Jaz Coleman– now celebrating 40 years as Killing Joke’s iconic front-man – has been driven by twin musical loves: experimental rock and classical music. Since coming together in 1978, Killing Joke has played a pivotal role in both alternative music and culture; the intensity of the band’s repertoire has long been revered by fans, peers and critics, and this continues to hold sway, with most recent studio album,‘Pylon’(Spinefarm Records, 2015), … Read More →

Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula, the detailed, never before told story of how Jonny Z founded legendary New Jersey-based label Megaforce Records with his wife, Marsha, is officially available today.   "What a long strange trip it's been, and now the book is finally out!" Zazula says. "I hope everyone enjoys reading these stories that contributed to this piece of heavy metal history."   Born in 1952, Jon Zazula, known the world over as Jonny Z, … Read More →

In a new video released today, SLAYER's Tom Araya and Kerry King share the story behind the previously-unseen short film and boundary-pushing music video trilogy that is set to be presented alongside Slayer's entire 2017 concert shot at the Los Angeles Forum.  "Slayer:  The Repentless Killogy" will see its one-night theatrical screening take place around the world on Wednesday, November 6, from Trafalgar Releasing. Featured in this exclusive new interview footage, Araya and King break … Read More →

NEAL SCHON, JOURNEY Founder, recently joined forces with JOE BONAMASSA onstage at their respective shows at The Colosseum in Las Vegas. As reported by VEGAS NEWS, on October 26th, the legendary artists first faced each other on "Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin", exchanging leads for an extended version of the classic JOURNEY hit single. Then, the following evening, BONAMASSA introduced SCHON to join him for the B.B. KING song, "Nobody Loves Me But My Mother." Neal Schon founded Journey in 1972 and … Read More →

METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself. On January 16th, the band will assemble at The House Of Blues Anaheim for their annual winter assault. This marks the bands sixth year performing annually in Anaheim. The night will feature music from their self-titled album and … Read More →

PETE WAY (UFO, WAYSTED) will release his solo album 'Amphetamine' on a limited edition on white vinyl, signed, numbered and with an embossed sleeve - limited to 500 copies worlwide on December 13th, 2019 via Livewire / Cargo Records UK. The album will also be available as a signed CD. This release is a reissue of the original album from 2000 by the UFO legend. Tracklisting: 1. That's Tuff 2. Hangin' Around 3. Fooled Again 4. American Kid (What A Shame) 5. Hole 6. Hole 2 7. Crazy 8. … Read More →

Unveil the Strength released their new lyric video for single "Unstoppable"  “You ultimately get to decide the outcome of your life. You can choose to be the victim or you can choose to be the ambassador of your pain. You can choose to quit or you can choose to be Unstoppable!” says the band. Unveil the Strength, is an international metal band based in Austin, Texas. Their first recording, titled Foundations was recorded with Producer/Engineer Rob Kukla, who is now at Studio Fredman, and … Read More →

DJ Wyatt Wendels has joined forces with rock royalty for The Planet Rock All-Stars single 'You're The Voice' to raise money for mental health charity Mind. The “rocked up” version of John Farnham’s 1986 global smash hit is the brainchild of Wyatt Wendels with Toby Jepson, of Wayward Sons and Little Angels fame, producing the track. Recorded by the Planet Rock All-stars band at Vale Studios in Worcestershire, rock royalty feature on the new charity single, including: Alice Cooper, Joe … Read More →

Symphonic/Celtic vocal goddess LEAH has revealed a new lyric video for the song "Light of the World," the second single from her upcoming winter-themed album, Ancient Winter, scheduled for release on November 15. Watch the video today, exclusively via Outburn at https://outburn.com/all-features/exclusive-premiere-of-leahs-new-video-for-light-of-the-world/. Says LEAH, "'Light of the World' came about as a result of giving myself a lot of space to play around with no pressure...and I … Read More →

TAMPA’S PSYKOTRIBE PREPARE RELEASE OF THEIR DEBUT ALBUM THE DEVILS COMPLEX, DECEMBER 6TH VIA COMBAT RECORDS/EMP LABEL GROUP.  ANNOUNCE DECEMBER EUROPEAN TOUR WITH SIX FEET UNDER.   Tampa’s PSYKOTRIBE has been making huge waves in the underground Florida Metal scene for the last decade, winning over fans from coast to coast, with their style of extreme underground Metal. The band has announced their debut LP THE DEVIL’S COMPLEX will be released Dec 6th via COMBAT RECORDS/EMP LABEL … Read More →

JINJER just released their newest modern metal milestone, Macro, on Friday, and there’s no stopping them now – their gripping third official video for the track “Pit Of Consciousness” is out today. The video, presented in full black and white, emphasizes the inner dissension pictured as the narrators “Pit of Consciousness” – lifted musically by a demanding rhythm between punishing riffs, Eugene’s distinctive base lines and Vlad’s intense drumming. Together with Tatiana’s impressive voice, the … Read More →

Formed by singer/pianist Margarita Monet and guitarist Dave Bates in 2011, Los Angeles based Edge Of Paradise has made a name for themselves in the metal scene with the release of well-received independent albums and heavy touring both nationally and internationally. Their new album, and first for Frontiers, “Universe” was produced by Mike Plotnikoff (Halestorm, Three Days Grace) and mixed by Jacob Hansen (Amaranthe, Volbeat, Pretty Maids). “Universe” brings together a symphonic and classic … Read More →

2019 marks the 15th anniversary of Germany's most successful heavy metal band: 15 years of POWERWOLF, 15 years of the one and only metal mass! The ultimate high priests of heavy metal will celebrate their triumphant story and band anniversary in glorious style. As a gift to their loyal fanbase all over the globe, POWERWOLF have just unleashed a blistering, brand new version of their timeless classic, the hit single Kiss of the Cobra King! Taken from the band's groundbreaking debut album, Return … Read More →

NIGHTWISH recently announced their new live release Decades: Live In Buenos Aires, which is due to be released on December 6th as: BluRay Digibook, 2CD Digipak, BluRay+2CD Earbook, 3LP. Pre-order your copy here: https://nblast.de/Nightwish-LiveInBA Or at the NIGHTWISH webshop: shop.nightwish.com Today, NIGHTWISH release the first single and video for "Devil And The Deep Dark Ocean". Watch the live video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t26r_vAYQ0Q Get the song digitally … Read More →

In the wake of their brand new album, Angel Of Light - already being described by some as the band's finest work since the legendary debut - Angel Witch are proud to present their first bona fide music video since their eponymous single nearly forty years ago: the incendiary and extraterrestrial-themed "Death From Andromeda". The handiwork of the Brighton-based production team Wild Stag Studio, this six-minute piece forms a homage of sorts to the sci-fi and horror dreamworlds that have … Read More →

Electro-Industrial artist SPANKTHENUN is pleased to announce the release of their new lyric video for "Slow Suicide (Assemblage 23 Remix)." "Slow Suicide (Assemblage 23 Remix)" comes from SPANKTHENUN's new EP, Slow Suicide out NOW! For fans of: Nine Inch Nails, Ministry and KMFDM "“When we sat down to conceptualize the video for "Slow Suicide,"  we knew we wanted something that would stand out and not be the same as what everyone is used to these days. We also knew we … Read More →

As previously announced, King Diamond has revealed the title and theme for the first studio album in 12 years: The Institute! For a preview of this upcoming record, the new single, "Masquerade of Madness", has been launched today. Mixed by Andy Larocque and King Diamond at Sonic Train Studios, "Masquerade of Madness" can be heard at: King Diamond comments: "'Masquerade of Madness' is one of the first King Diamond studio songs in a long time. It will be featured on a future two album … Read More →

Following the label’s mission to present discerning rock and metal fans with the hottest new bands around, Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of Novena! The band's debut full-length is planned for release in 2020. Novena established themselves on the UK and international prog scenes in 2016 with the release of their widely praised experimental EP “Secondary Genesis”. Performing at high profile concerts like UK-Tech Fest 2016 and 2017, as well as other dates supporting … Read More →

Blue Öyster Cult have confirmed a January 24, 2020 release date for “Hard Rock Live Cleveland 2014” and a re-issued, remastered version of their 12th studio album, “Cult Classic.” Recorded on October 17, 2014 at the Hard Rock Casino in Northfield, OH, “Hard Rock Live Cleveland 2014” offers a comprehensive and exciting look at the Blue Öyster Cult repertoire. With nearly 2 hours of music, the band is on fire, performing some of the finest and most beloved songs from their history, while not … Read More →

BMG and Niji Entertainment Group Inc. have partnered to reissue DIO's 1996-2004 studio albums: Angry Machines (1996), Magica (2000), Killing the Dragon (2002), and Master of the Moon (2004). These newly remastered versions feature rare and never before released live and studio bonus tracks. Remastered by longtime DIO collaborator Wyn Davis with updated artwork from frequent DIO designer Marc Sasso. Long out of print on vinyl, the 180-gram black vinyl includes the original tracklistings and is … Read More →

Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Dvne to its worldwide roster! Founded in 2013, Dvne is a 5-piece progressive rock/metal band from Edinburgh, Scotland. With highly dynamic compositions venturing from delicate and intricate melodies to crushing and brutal soundscapes, Dvne's music takes its listeners through a deeply emotional journey filled with dystopian thematics, grand narrative, and other-worldly landscapes. Fans can expect their upcoming 2nd full-length album - and Metal Blade debut … Read More →

OZZY OSBOURNE RELEASES "UNDER THE GRAVEYARD" TODAY FIRST SINGLE IN NEARLY 10 YEARS FROM OZZY IS FROM HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM, 'ORDINARY MAN' "This is quite possibly the most important album I have done in a very long time, probably since No More Tears." --Ozzy Osbourne Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE today (November 8) has released "Under The Graveyard," his first new solo music in almost 10 years. A massive ballad that … Read More →

Today, Nuclear Blast is pleased to announce the signing of Germany's finest progressive death metal band, OBSCURA. Founded in 2002, the group have established their reputation by releasing 5 studio albums which have been highly acclaimed by fans and press alike, accompanied by playing support tours (w/ SEPULTURA, CHILDREN OF BODOM, CANNIBAL CORPSE among others), as well as their own headline, shows all around the globe. Band founder Steffen Kummerer states, "Partnering with the world's … Read More →

New York City-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Scott Martin has released a new guitar-driven single titled “Bringing Hollywood Back to Life” that will be released directly to vinyl at https://leestavall.com/. The single can be heard here: https://soundcloud.com/scottmartinnyc/hollywood In addition, Scott has released an accompanying video that was filmed LIVE at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings in Brooklyn, New York. The video can be seen below. Scott Martin - Bringing Hollywood Back To Life … Read More →

The epic Power Metal chronicles of VICTORIUS continue with a brand new chapter in space! Join the intergalactic Power Metal Clan in Space! Today, VICTORIUS release their first single and heroic official music video cut from their new album, Space Ninjas from Hell! Take a blustery ride through the intergalactic universe led by the mysterious “Super Sonic Samurai” from the dark side of the sun. VICTORIUS have created a monumental sci-fi hymn – praising the Japanese warrior who was created … Read More →

California based extreme metal titans, SUICIDE SILENCE are proud to reveal the cover and tracklisting of their sixth studio album, Become The Hunter. The album is scheduled to be released in early 2020 with pre-orders expected in November! Become The Hunter was produced by Steve Evetts (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, SEPULTURA, HATEBREED) at The Omen Room and mixed by Josh Wilbur (TRIVIUM, LAMB OF GOD, GOJIRA). Ted Jensen (PANTERA, DEFTONES, SLIPKNOT) mastered the album at Sterling Sound … Read More →

Heavy Rock Band LOLA BLACK has released their dark music video for their cover of the 1990 CONCRETE BLONDE classic single, "Bloodletting." "Bloodletting" will be available through The Label Group / INgrooves Music Group on Día de Muertos, Nov 1st, Day Of The Dead. "Covering Bloodletting (the vampire song) by Concrete Blonde came very naturally to me. Johnette Napolitano was a pioneer at bringing subtle darkness with a sexy swag into heavy alternative rock. She herself said that the song … Read More →

The Masquerade Rock Music Fest in association with 94.3FM The Shark FEATURING Puddle Of Mudd Fuel Sponge with special guests: The Raskins HOSTED BY: Rob Rush from 94.3FM The Shark Long Island's Home For Everything That Rocks December 1st at The Space at Westbury Theatre, New York All Ages Show Doors at 5:30 pm Showtime 7 pm Puddle of Mudd rises from the ashes with their sixth studio album in nearly a decade, entitled Welcome to Galvania. Formed in 1991, Puddle of Mudd has sold over … Read More →

Industrial goth/rock quartet DAVEY SUICIDE will release their fourth album--ROCK AINT DEAD--on January 24, 2020 via Out Of Line Music/InGrooves. Featuring 13 tracks of their signature blend of arena rock, sleaze, and industrial music with a theatrical edge, the album was mixed and produced by Charles Kallaghan Massabo (Falling In Reverse) at Kallaghan Studios in Los Angeles, CA while being mastered by Shawn McGhee (Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Hellyeah) at Artistry Studios in Las Vegas, … Read More →

The time has come to join the Procession of Ghosts The wait for the new album Procession of Ghosts is almost over! To shorten the pre-release week, DAWN OF DISEASE drops a third outstanding single “Where The Clouds Reach The Ground” along with an official video! Once more the band proves its versatility mixing dark growls with catchy hooks, creating an atmosphere of sound that perfectly supports the lyrics and reflects the title itself – another impressive piece of melodic death … Read More →

TEMPERANCE Release New Single & Lyric Video “Mission Impossible” Pre-Order For New Album Viridian Starts NOW! Another journey, another challenge to win. TEMPERANCE has just released their first single, “Mission Impossible”, off their new album, Viridian! “Mission Impossible” is the essence of TEMPERANCE – beautiful harmonies, heavy riffs and high-quality storytelling. The song is about the widely known movie of the same … Read More →

Sophomore Album "Songs The Night Sings" Out November 8th via Frontiers Music Srl TDE features Anette Olzon (ex-Nightwish) & Jani Liimatainen (Insomnium, Cain's Offering) The DARK ELEMENT is a project fronted by vocalist Anette Olzon, together with Finnish guitarist and songwriter Jani Liimatainen. November 8th sees the release of the duo's second album entitled "Songs The Night Sings." Watch the lyric video for the new track … Read More →

Enigmatic, Aggressive Hard Rock band VIOLENT IDOLS has released the official music video for "Enemies with Benefits." Their roaring new single featuring their signature destructive sound somehow even more VIOLENT than ever before, "Enemies with Benefits" is off of the band's upcoming debut EP which will boast collaborations with some of the band's most VIOLENT conspirators such as Aaron Nordstrom (Gemini Syndrome), Andy James, KAZ (VAMPS) as well as the official Jon Moxley All Elite Wrestling … Read More →

Bay Area-based metal band DRESS THE DEAD has revealed a new video for the song, "You Only Get Off When I Cry," an emotionally cathartic track that is sure to propel the band to the heights of some of the region's most prestigious acts. "This song hits home particularly hard for me," says vocalist Kayla Dixon. "When writing the lyrics for 'You Only Get Off When I Cry,' it seemed more as if another part of me had completely taken over the process. That part of me said, 'I'm in control … Read More →

Los Angeles-based VIRAL, a musical composite of six-stringed fury, electronic chaos and lyrical invective led by vocalist Frankie Cassara and multi-instrumentalist/producer Billy Graziadei (Biohazard, BillyBio), has revealed a new video for the track "Disorder."     "VIRAL is a ravenous machine that feeds off of my misfortunes, dissatisfaction with these experiences and my solutions through them," Frankie Cassara explains. "I spit it out into the world to decipher and come … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce Dirty Shirley, a new band project featuring guitarist George Lynch (The End Machine, KXM, Lynch Mob, ex-Dokken) and vocalist/keyboardist Dino Jelusick (Animal Drive, Trans-Siberian Orchestra). Check out the band's first single and video, "Here Comes The King" HERE: https://youtu.be/-8hSpK4oK2Q Stream the single and pre-order CD/Vinyl/Merch Bundles HERE: https://radi.al/DirtyShirley Croatian singer Dino Jelusick, over the course of just … Read More →

THE MURDER OF MY SWEET ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM "BRAVE TIN WORLD" OUT DECEMBER 6, 2019 ON FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL NEW VIDEO & SINGLE, 'TIN SOLDIERS' OUT NOW Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of THE MURDER OF MY SWEET's fifth studio album, entitled “Brave Tin World” on December 6th. Today, the band has unveiled the first music video and single from the album, 'Tin Soldiers'. Stream the single and pre-order the album … Read More →

CAGE ANNOUNCE NEW REISSUES AND EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE DATES San Diego's longest-running, still active Heavy metal band CAGE have announced 2 new exciting releases and a European mini-tour. Their 5th studio album has been remixed, remastered, and partially re-recorded to modern-day standards, and is being called SCIENCE OF ANNIHILATION  RE-ANNIHILATED.  The digipak will be released on November 15, 2019, through STEEL CARTEL and features brand new cover art and 2 unreleased bonus tracks. … Read More →

AFM Records are hugely excited to announce 'Legal At Last' the insanely good new album from Canadian metal heroes ANVIL! 'Legal At Last' will be released 14th February 2020 via AFM-Records and the album will be available as digipak, digital, black vinyl and some limited colored vinyl. When it comes to virtues such as endurance, unconditional commitment, and a thoroughly down-to-earth attitude, Anvil are the measure of all things. Like few other metal acts, the band surrounding founding … Read More →

Both My Chemical Romance and Rage Against The Machine have announced that they are reuniting.   My Chemical Romance has announced the first live date as being FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 2019 AT SHRINE EXPO HALL, LOS ANGELES, CA.  This show has since SOLD OUT!  The band commented to their fans: It is truly unbelievable to us the happiness we have experienced over the past two days. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for the warm welcome back. We truly did not expect this. See you soon. Xoxo, … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the signing of Her Chariot Awaits, a new band project featuring the artistic union between the awesome American guitarist and producer Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob) and highly regarded ex-Sirenia singer Ailyn on lead vocals. The band is currently wrapping up their debut album for release in early 2020. This exciting new musical alliance came about through the vision of Frontiers, which put the two artists - each eager to create a new and exciting … Read More →

Magnum guitarist Tony Clarkin is a man who seems to never stop working. He is responsible for writing all the material released by the band, and on top of that, he produces their albums from the very first demo to the final mix. “As soon as the album is finished, I start to collect new ideas,” he explains. “That’s how I’ve worked since the early seventies, for me that’s the ideal method.” On their latest album The Serpent Rings Clarkin and Magnum’s other original member, vocalist Bob Catley, … Read More →

The video contains an eerie backstory and was filmed exclusively with actors and does not feature the band. Conceptually SOiL wanted to do something different and interesting with the song since “One Love” originally appeared on the 2013 studio album “Whole”. Indie filmmakers David Gregory (Director) and James Morgan (Director of photography) were tapped for the job. Filming was shot in the UK during SOiL’s recent tour supporting Static-X. “The Director approached us with an out of the … Read More →

A poetic sound rises with AMBERIAN DAWN - Melodic ABBA-Metal from Finland AMBERIAN DAWN have just released their first single, “United”, from the upcoming album, Looking For You, along with a lyric video that takes the listener to a futuristic world of the 80’s and synthesizer music, mixed with familiar metal sounds. “United” and its detailed lyric video reflect the deeper meaning of the album concept. The song combines elaborate arrangements with glorious, majestic melodies, while the … Read More →

Female-fronted Symphonic groove metal band, TULIP, have announced a European tour with Finnish heavy metal singer-songwriter TARJA. The tour begins on April 9th in Haarlem, Netherlands. In recent months, through relentless efforts and determination, Tulip's debut music videos have gained momentum throughout the world, with 10's of thousands of views, resulting in the signing to a worldwide booking agency, and their successful debut tour supporting Swedish melodic-metal outfit Evergrey this past … Read More →

Today, Nuclear Blast is very pleased to announce the signing of modern metal outfit AMARANTHE. The Swedish/Danish six-piece is currently working on their 6th studio album, which will tentatively be unleashed in 2020. More big announcements are currently in the pipeline, stay tuned! AMARANTHE's Olof Mörck states, "It feels amazing to unveil our cooperation with the giants at Nuclear Blast! Ever since we held our shiny new Nuclear Blast CD's in our teenage hands back in the mid-'90s, they have … Read More →

Eclipse Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Magg Dylan, a five-piece modern rock band from Virginia Beach, USA to an exclusive worldwide deal. The quintuplet's high-energy emotional live shows have earned the band a reputation that precedes them, and they have just finished tracking a new full-length album entitled Amethyst which will see a worldwide release in early 2020. "I am humbled and honored to be signing with Eclipse Records," says frontwoman Suzanne De Iulio, "the Eclipse … Read More →

American heavy metal group ICED EARTH announce the first vinyl edition of the classic 1999 live opus Alive in Athens out on December 6th, 2019 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the recording. Originally released as a 2CD, 3CD and picture LP set, Alive in Athens came out slightly flawed two decades ago, which then turned into a gigantic success for ICED EARTH and was certified Gold in Greece, where over thirty different songs had been recorded on two nights at Athens' Rodon Club on … Read More →

Few metal acts can look back at as comprehensive, multi-faceted and varied career as Rage. Founded in spring 1983 in Herne in Germany’s Ruhr region, the band surrounding vocalist/bassist Peavy Wagner has integrated a wide range of stylistic nuances into its musical concept. There have been releases that focused primarily on hard thrash sounds, but also recordings featuring anthemic power metal as well as albums with a – in the true sense of the word – symphonic orientation. Wings Of Rage, the … Read More →

It’s been three years since Running Wild wowed their fans with their (still) current album Rapid Foray. Three years in which a lot of water has passed under the metal galleys of time and the fans’ requests for new songs have become more and more vociferous. To ease the wait so that his supporters won’t have to hold out until early summer 2020, Running Wild captain Rock´n`Rolf has come up with a real masterstroke: on 6 December 2019 – Saint Nicholas Day! – the band has a special little gift for … Read More →

Debut Album "Edge Of Existence" Coming November 1st! US metal band Silvertomb share their new single "Right Of Passage". It's the third single taken from their debut album "Edge Of Existence" coming November 1st, 2019 via Long Branch Records / SPV. Kenny Hickey comments on Single “Right Of Passage”: “There’s something wrong with my generation: the 90’s generation of musicians specifically. Why we were so prone to suicide … Read More →

BLOOD EAGLE are proud to announce the release of their second EP. In celebration, the band offer fans the lyric video for the song "Doctrine Of Death". The band comments, "So here we are on the second release of To Ride In Blood & Bathe In Greed. This 4-song EP contains slower songs that are heavier and more bombastic. The sounds lean more towards old school death metal, influenced by bands like Bolt Thrower and all the other great releases from Earache back in the day. Turn it up and … Read More →

This autumn is set to be filled with a new soundtrack when modern melodic metal highflyers CYHRA will release their sophomore album No Halos In Hell on November 15th, via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band releases their second single "Battle From Within" together with a heart-warming lyric video. Get "Battle From Within" digitally here: https://nblast.de/Cyhra-BattleFromWithin Listen in NB New Releases … Read More →

Ukrainian modern melodic metal band SCARLETH has unleashed the new single and video for "Feel the Heat" from their third album, Vortex, out November 15 via Rockshots Records. Playing music that combines modern heaviness and diverse melodicism, SCARLETH has taken part in a variety of festivals and has played several hundreds of live shows. They have released two full-length albums worldwide, Break the Silence (2011) and The Silver Lining (2015). The band's style is constantly evolving and … Read More →

20 years ago, SATYRICON released their groundbreaking fourth studio album, Rebel Extravaganza – an album that marked the start of a Black Metal evolution and has influenced the genre ever since. The album will now be available as a remastered reissue on December 13th via Napalm Records. By breaking up all given boundaries, Satyr and Frost included progressive and experimental parts, combined with synthesizing time signatures and backed up by guest appearances of genre luminaries like Fenriz … Read More →

Resurrection Mary featuring Alleycat Scratch frontman Eddie Robison release first-ever album on FnA Records; 5 of the 10 sleaze metal tracks produced by Tracii Guns Moon Over Babylon, the album that almost didn’t happen, is finally upon us with great delight to Resurrection Mary and die-hard cult fans who have been calling for a release of the band’s material for ages.  Resurrection Mary was so liked in La La Land that they were given opening slots for many of the notable bands that came … Read More →

Tony Harnell fans, here's another track from the upcoming Lovekillers album, which features Mr. Harnell on lead vocals.  Lovekillers feat. Tony Harnell is out December 6th Shop our U.S. & EU webstores: <https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=wANSXBb7Ifji_bWHrJW-soJqPcF8MT U3MDgxMjA3N0AxNTcwNzI1Njc3&q=http%3A%2F%2Fradi.al%2FFrontiersMusic&v=lHDs6ye O6kI&event=video_description> http://radi.al/FrontiersMusic | From the self-titled debut album. Buy or … Read More →

After several years of planning, MOTÖRHEAD and BMG are delighted to announce the start of an exciting, extensive and detailed ultra-fan-friendly release program spanning the band’s career from the 70s, ’80s, ’90s, and beyond! Kicking things off with the “Motörhead ‘79” campaign – which celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the incredible Overkill and Bomber albums with fantastic new deluxe editions, both as hardbound book packs in two-CD and triple LP format; featuring previously unheard … Read More →

Sunset Strip 80s metal icons HAWK featuring guitarist Doug Marks, founder, and creator of the legendary METAL METHOD mail order / online guitar courses have released their self titled debut album for the first time ever, as part of an extremely limited run of professionally manufactured CDs. The album is also being released worldwide via all digital formats. In addition, there are plans for the recording of a brand new 2nd HAWK album during 2020. Doug Marks has provided the following … Read More →

Like few other contemporary metal bands, Prong is synonymous with a down-to-earth attitude, stamina and a close bond with their fans. “Since the beginning of our career, we’ve done almost everything ourselves,” guitarist, vocalist and band founder Tommy Victor looks back at the group’s intense and extremely strenuous early phase in the 1980s. “Not only did we write songs and record albums, but we also managed the band, looked after the merchandise, sent demos to clubs and booked vans. Then there … Read More →

In January 2020, the fourth album of the Budapest band, The Hellfreaks will be released under the titled "God On The Run in Budapest". The band has been working on new songs for more than two years, fulfilling their old dream of working with foreign producers. Various artists joined the works to get the most out of the band's songs and ideas: Paul Miner(New Found Glory, Atreyu, Death By Stereo)in pre-production, Evan Rodaniche (EscapeThe Faith, Powerman 5000, Lacey Sturm)in the … Read More →

The wait is finally over! Today, legendary long-time MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell has released his first-ever solo record, Old Lions Still Roar via Nuclear Blast. To celebrate, the iconic guitarist has unveiled a brand new track, "Straight Up," featuring the unmistakable vocal talents of JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford!   Watch the lyric video here:  Phil comments, "'The Metal God' Rob Halford has always been an artist I admire. His distinctive vocals and stage presence have … Read More →

Let Freedom Ring!  After what seemed like an eternity, MACHINE HEAD is thrilled to announce the much anticipated North American tour, celebrating the Burn My Eyes 25th Anniversary on the heels of what is already shaping up to be one of the monster European/UK tours of 2019!!! The massive round of tour dates kick-off in Phoenix on Jan 16th in Arizona, and continue across Texas, Florida, New York, Toronto, Chicago, Denver wrapping up at the legendary Fox Theater in their hometown of Oakland, … Read More →

As the Oct. 25 release of their new Halloween/horror-themed EP “Legions Of The Undead” draws closer, the Los Angeles-based death/thrash/shred quartet EXMORTUS has unveiled a play-through-style music video for their cover of Danny Elfman's “Beetlejuice” theme. The clip – which premiered Friday via Consequence of Sound – sees the group's members dress up as the title character of Tim Burton's iconic 1988 fantasy/horror/comedy film. Check out the “Beetlejuice” video at this … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of PRAYING MANTIS' new live CD/DVD, "Keep It Alive" on December 6th! Watch their performance of 'Highway' HERE: Fans can pre-order the album/video or stream audio of 'Highway' HERE: https://radi.al/KeepItAlive Recorded live at Frontiers Rock Festival V in Milan, Italy on April 28, 2018, this brand new live release shows PRAYING MANTIS offering the crowd a setlist of new songs and several classic tracks, including selected cuts … Read More →

The return of Bay Area's heavy metal sluggers, Skinlab, is officially upon us... SKINLAB will release their brand new record produced by Ulrich Wild, VENOMOUS, on October 25th, 2019, via Art is War Records. The band has announced a tour in support of the record with Bleed The Sky, Arise In Chaos, and So This Is Suffering that kicks off on January 23, 2020, in Sacramento, CA, at Holy Diver. One of the Bay Area's most prolific and enduring dynamic musical authorities in the world of … Read More →

Modern metal frontrunners JINJER are currently on the road in North America in support of their new album, “Macro,” out this Friday on Napalm Records. Just a few short weeks ago, the band stopped in New York, NY at The Gramercy Theater. Revolver Magazine’s film crew was there to capture all the action as JINJER ripped through new tracks and fan favorites. Watch the hour-plus earth-shattering performance below: JINJER … Read More →

TONY HARNELL & THE MERCURY TRAIN will release their album 'Round Trip' on a limited edition on white vinyl and limited to 500 copies worldwide on November 29th, 2019 via Livewire / Cargo Records UK. The album will also be available on all digital platforms. It's the first time on LP, it was originally released on CD in 2010. Track listing: 1. Somebody Told You 2. Intuition 3. Month Of Sundays 4. Lonely Nights 5. Shame 6. Northern Lights 7. Down To The River To Pray 8. … Read More →

70000TONS OF METAL The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise: First 10 bands and public sales date for Round X! If you follow 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise on social media, you may have noticed that they are notorious for using the term “SOON” when it comes to their festival announcements. This year, they really stretched the meaning of “SOON”, with fans waiting in anticipation for the lineup and sale dates. Well, the new “SOON” is … Read More →

The English North is everything you saw in Game of Thrones and more.  It is the true heart of England, the region where its soul resides, and Biff Byford has earned the right to be considered its true heavy metal bard. Biff takes on not just tales and stories from his heart and soul but also investigates the Middle Ages and Medieval history amongst other subjects. “I’m singing about my past of course and about things I like, but mostly I wanted it to reflect me, my personality and my … Read More →

EMPTY TRAIL SET TO RELEASE DEBUT EP, ‘LOST,’ ON OCTOBER 18TH Having been groomed on the riffs of Metallica and Megadeth, and the dark emotions of Soundgarden and Alice In Chains, Empty Trail distill the best parts of these most iconic heavy-hitting bands while maintaining authenticity. Hailing from Austin, Texas and comprised of members Rick Lambert (vocals and guitar), Shane Wallin (bass), and Rom Gov (drums), Empty Trail’s music is catchy as hell and even poppy at times, each song on their … Read More →

Slayer, in Conjunction with Trafalgar Releasing, Nuclear Blast Records, and Prime Zero Productions, Announces "Slayer:  The Repentless Killogy."    The Narrative Short Film Paired with Slayer's Entire Performance of its August 5, 2017 Concert at the Los Angeles Forum to Premier as a Worldwide, Special, One-Night Theatrical event on November 6, 2019. Slayer - Tom Araya, Kerry King, Gary Holt and Paul Bostaph - along with Trafalgar Releasing, Nuclear Blast Records and Prime Zero … Read More →

NEW SINGLE & VIDEO, 'DELUSION' OUT NOW Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of HOUSE OF SHAKIRA's brand new album "Radiocarbon" on December 6th. Today, fans can enjoy the first single and video, 'Delusion' HERE: Pre-order the album on CD/Vinyl/Digital and/or stream the single HERE: https://radi.al/Radiocarbon "Radiocarbon" is House Of Shakira's ninth original studio album and shows the band gaining even more maturity and depth in the … Read More →

UNVEIL THE STRENGTH has announced the replacement of guitarist Andy James with Strandberg Guitar’s artist Ryszard Gabriel “Andy James is one of the top 50 guitar players in the world. He has been working in this business for a long time and is a master of his craft. Andy explained to me that he got an offer he couldn’t refuse from the Butcher Babies. I thanked him for his honesty and told him he deserves it. This is a tough business and we are grateful for all of Andy’s contributions to this … Read More →

Copenhagen Death Doom Unit KONVENT Unleashes Details + Video For Upcoming Debut Album! Puritan Masochism Due out in January 2020 via Napalm Records! Could Copenhagen become the new death-doom capital? If so, one of the main reasons would be Konvent! Founded in 2015, the collective stoically trudges through the blackest mires – following in the footsteps of Mythic, Paradise Lost, Skepticism and Winter, who all unleashed the bleakest horror on mankind in the early 90s. … Read More →

Stryper's lead vocalist and guitarist, Michaels Sweet has posed the following questions to fans on his Instagram and Facebook pages: I’ll begin writing the new @Stryper album after Thanksgiving, upon my return from Australia. We start recording in January. As I always do, I’ll ask you this -What do you want to hear on the next Stryper album in terms of songs? All metal, more ballads, more “pop” metal, mid-tempo grooves, long/multi tempo arrangements? Should we lose the Y&B once and for … Read More →

From the vault of powerhouse vocalist, Jack Russell, comes this almost lost gem of early demo recordings featuring Russell’s earliest recorded collaborations with guitarist Mark Kendall, which formed the foundation of ’80s hard rock icons, Great White! The CD will be released on October 25th, 2019 and Includes songs that would eventually find their way onto Great White’s 1984 self-titled debut album such as “In Love” (later re-written as “On Your Knees”) and “Money” (later rewritten as “Stick … Read More →

On October 25th, Cirith Ungol will release their new live album/DVD, I'm Alive, via Metal Blade Records. Capturing Cirith Ungol at the peak of their darkened, mystical powers before a rapturous crowd at the Up the Hammers festival in Athens, Greece, this recording showcases the magic and might of the band onstage. It's accompanied by additional performances recorded at the Hammer of Doom (2017) and Rock Hard Festivals (2018) in Germany. For this monumental release, a special in-depth documentary … Read More →

MAGIC KINGDOM releases their video for single 'Fear My Fury', the second track to be taken from the new album 'MetAlmighty' due for release 22nd November on AFM Records. Check out the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/pwA5UK8Pd80 Belgian guitarist Dushan Petrossi is not only the driving force behind IRON MASK, he is also the mastermind of the symphonic speed metallers MAGIC KINGDOM, which have released five albums and achieved international success, especially in Europe, Asia, and … Read More →

On November 1st, Angel Witch will release their fifth full-length, Angel of Light, via Metal Blade Records. Angel Witch's 1980 eponymous debut on Bronze records created shockwaves that would resonate throughout the nascent realm of thrash, doom and death metal. Now, nearly four decades later, the band remain custodians of a style that transcends era and archetype. For a preview of their upcoming record, Angel of Light, the second single, "Condemned", can now be heard at … Read More →

Portuguese progressive/alternative metallers BLAME ZEUS have unleashed the new single and lyric video "The Warden" from their upcoming full-length, Seethe, available November 8 via Rockshots Records. With influences that range from progressive metal to alternative rock, BLAME ZEUS's music can be described as an intense and heavy rock with intimate and nostalgic ballads. The lyric video for "The Warden" is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s0AFAGq4rds BLAME ZEUS - … Read More →

Industrial-Rock supergroup Pigface announces that legendary artist Chris Connelly will be joining them on select dates of their upcoming North America tour. Connelly has been involved in iconic bands such as Ministry, Revolting Cocks, Killing Joke, Murder Inc and prior forms of Pigface. He joins Pigface on their first tour in 14 years. Connelly will appear in Pigface at their shows on November 15th in Cleveland, November 16th in Detroit, and November 30th in Chicago. Pigface founder Martin … Read More →

BAND TO JOIN STEEL PANTHER ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Hard-rockers Stitched Up Heart have just released their new song "Crooked Halo" today with RED MUSIC. Listen to the new track HERE. "Crooked Halo" is off the band's forthcoming full-length sophomore album Darkness out Spring 2020. "'Crooked Halo' is about not being perfect. Even if we strive to behave, we don't always do the right thing. It's admitting we are not all good all the time," states Stitched Up Heart frontwoman Alecia "Mixi" … Read More →

DEAD ORIGINAL the new grunge infused trio featuring Paul Wandtke (Bedlem, ex Trivium), drummer Rob Lerner and bassist Sean McCole has premiered the video for their single "Fade To Light." The band will be releasing two singles on October 18th through TLG / INgrooves Music Group and will be playing shows with Candlebox in November (dates below). "Fade to Light was written about the mind of a Kamikaze pilot and it’s neither embracing or slandering them, it’s just kinda role-playing like, “maybe … Read More →

AFM Records are extremely excited to announce the new album 'Killection' from the acclaimed Finnish Hard Rock/Heavy Metal monsters LORDI!     'Killection' will hit the streets 31st January 2020 and this, the tenth album in the band’s history, has turned out to be the most extraordinary and varied album so far.   Rock/Heavy Metal monsters LORDI was founded in 1992 by lead singer, songwriter, visual art designer and costume designer Mr. Lordi. The band has deep Finnish roots originating from … Read More →

During their performance at Rock in Rio Festival last Friday, Brazil's metal icons SEPULTURA unveiled the first details of their upcoming studio album, and now want to make it official for their worldwide fanbase; the band's next full-length release will be a thrilling concept album titled Quadra, scheduled to see the light of day in early 2020 through Nuclear Blast Records. After relentless touring for their previous opus Machine Messiah, released in 2017, the Latin American quartet returned … Read More →

TEMPERANCE ignites a spark and fire away with their newest release Viridian. Italian Melodic Metal institution TEMPERANCE return with their fifth studio album Viridian in January 2020! TEMPERANCE is where exceptional vocal melodies, energetic metal guitar riffing, symphonic and electronic atmospheres meet in perfect harmony. Led by a unique vocal triad, TEMPERANCE manage to unite heaviness with an impressive level of catchy melodies that will make you want to push the repeat button … Read More →

Podcaster Mitch LaFon has announced the following on his Rock Talk With Mitch LaFon Facebook page:   I’ve been asked by Frankie Banali to share the following message: <<I just want to let all of my friends and fans know what’s going on with me and why I have unfortunately missed some appearances this year. Since April 17th I have been battling stage four pancreatic cancer. The original prognosis was very scary. I had quite a battle on my hands and it took a lot, but I am … Read More →

"Junkyard is not a band from the 80s. Junkyard is not a band from the 90s. Junkyard is pure kick-ass bar-hopping motorcycle-ridin' rock n roll that seems as relevant today as when they first started." - Riki Rachtman Junkyard opens the vault and blows the dust off a killer collection of recordings slated as the follow up to 1991's "Sixes, Sevens and Nines." Guitarist Brian Baker's (Bad Religion, Minor Threat) opening riff serves up the concoction of raucous, … Read More →