Metal

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

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

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

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

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

Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce that the German thrash-legends DESTRUCTION have signed a new record deal with the label. Founded in 1982, DESTRUCTION soared to the top of the national thrash metal movement, with albums like Infernal Overkill and Eternal Devastation tucked away in their impressive heavy metal arsenal. Even the band’s later work such as All Hell Breaks Loose or The Antichrist are glorious moments in thrash, highlighting why DESTRUCTION are part of the “Big Teutonic 4”…and still touring the world with great success. After the latest successful Nuclear … Read More →

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

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

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

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

Artist: TEN Album: Opera Omnia: The Complete Works Box Set Genre: Melodic Metal Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: April 26, 2019 British hard rockers TEN have an outstanding history of releases in their storied and a revered catalog. Starting out as a sort of solo project built around singer and songwriter Gary Hughes, TEN found their audience playing a hard rock sound influenced by such giants as UFO, Thin Lizzy, Magnum, Giant, and Whitesnake in a time when playing this particular sound was considered commercial suicide. Records such as “The Name of The Rose”, “The Robe”, … Read More →

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

Today, Swedish heavy metal heroes SABATON reveal the title and artwork for their new studio album that will be released in summer 2019. This ninth full length record, that will see the light of day right in time for the band’s 20th anniversary, will be a concept album named The Great War covering stories from the First World War. The Great War will be available worldwide through Nuclear Blast Records on July 19th and pre-orders start on April 19th, so watch out for limited and exclusive editions at www.nuclearblast.com. The band has started the recordings exactly 100 years after the end … Read More →

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements? Sol: New projects wise, we're writing and recording material for a new full length. It's sounding great so far. We're been talking to a director about doing another vid in support of our latest EP A Dying Breed and the Living Proof.  Show wise we've got some home town shows coming. Watch our media outlets for those. We're playing MurderFest in Tampa, Fl. at the Brass Mug, August 17th. We're working on booking an Autumn tour. XS ROCK: How long has the band been together? Sol: We got … Read More →

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

Artist: Battle Beast Album: No More Hollywood Endings  Genre: Metal Label: Nuclear Blast Records Release Date: March 22, 2019 Reviewed by: Bobby Caughron   Review: Battle Beast have been steadily building a huge following with metal heads worldwide and their latest album, "No More Hollywood Endings" should only cement their reputation further as one of a truly epic metal band.  I absolutely love the opening track "Unbroken".  So much so, that I often replay it several times before moving on to the other tracks on the album.  That's not to say that I don't like the rest of … Read More →

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

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

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

Century Media Records is pleased to announce the signing of legendary metal band DEMONS & WIZARDS for a worldwide collaboration. Founded in 1999 by Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian) and Jon Schaffer (Iced Earth), DEMONS & WIZARDS released two highly acclaimed albums Demons & Wizards (1999) and Touched by the Crimson King (2005). Currently, the band is busy recording the highly anticipated third studio album (title TBD), which is scheduled to be released in early 2020. "It is a great pleasure and a big honor for me to finally become a full part of the Century Media family,' states … Read More →

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

Check out the lyric video for the title track of Yngwie's new record, Blue Lightning. Yngwie states: I wrote Blue Lightning specifically for this album. The track is very free, everything on it is improvised. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Blue Lightning will be released on March 29, 2019 Track listing: 01. Blue Lightning 02. Foxy Lady 03. Demon's Eye 04. 1911 Strut 05. Blue Jeans Blues 06. Purple Haze 07. While My Guitar Gently Weeps 08. Sun's Up Top's Down 09. Peace, Please 10. Paint It Black 11. Smoke On The Water 12. Forever Man Bonus tracks (vinyl and deluxe CD … Read More →

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

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

ENTOMBED Launch First Track “Sinners Bleed” ‘Clandestine – Live’ out on May 17, 2019 Entombed featuring original members Nicke Andersson, Uffe Cederlund and Alex Hellid invite you to hear the unique experience of the band performing their second album “Clandestine” in full live for the first time ever for the album’s 25th Anniversary. Check out the first single “Sinners Bleed” HERE. Threeman Recordings presents Act 2: The Entombed performance – A concert in two acts based entirely on the Swedish band‘s acclaimed album "Clandestine" from 1991. It … Read More →

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

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

Phil Varone who has played drums for Skid Row, Saigon Kick, Vince Neil and Jake E. Lee's Red Dragon Cartel has released the following retirement announcement: No Drums No More... Although I’ve given interviews announcing my retirement from drumming, it seems people think I’m kidding...So this is I thought an official post... This is my farewell to drumming tour. There is no big story other than I no longer have a passion for drumming. As I get older in life, drums have fallen to the bottom of my list. As I get older in life, drums hurt instead of making me happy... When you’re not happy … Read More →

L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns and Stryper Vocalist/Guitarist, Michael Sweet have joined forces to create a new metal project called SunBomb. It seems to be an odd pairing of musicians, but Sweet has found success in the past working with Dokken's George Lynch in the Sweet/Lynch project.  Frontiers Music is known for creating unique projects with different musicians on their label.  All of this comes on the heels of the latest L.A. Guns album "The Devil You Know" Which will be released March 29, 2019.  Sweet is reportedly working on a new solo album as well. So , I’m in the middle of making … Read More →

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

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

Today, German thrash-legends DESTRUCTION are proud to welcome Damir Eskic as their second guitarist alongside their original guitar slinger Mike. Damir is a Swiss guitar player with Bosnian decent and works as a guitar teacher as well as being a former pupil of Tommy Vetterli (CORONER). He also plays in a heavy metal band called GOMORRA and already contributed to 3 solos on DESTRUCTION's 2016 album Under Attack. DESTRUCTION are currently working on their upcoming studio album which will be released in August 2019 via Nuclear Blast. The new songs were written and are already recorded with … Read More →

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

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

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

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

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

Artist: West Bound Album: Volume 1 Genre: Hard Rock / Classic Metal Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: February 22, 2019 Reviewed by: Bobby Caughron   Review: Chas West has been around the L.A. music scene for years, although many of you might not be that aware of him.  He's sang for bands like Bonham, Jake E. Lee's Red Dragon Cartel, Lynch Mob and many more.  Chas is fronting his own band this time around appropriately called West Bound.  When the opening track "Never Surrender" kicks off, I was hooked.  First off, the album is much heavier than I was expecting it to … Read More →

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

ENTOMBED To Release ’Clandestine – Live‘ In May 2019 ENTOMBED featuring original members Nicke Andersson, Uffe Cederlund and Alex Hellid invite you to hear the unique experience of the band performing their second album “Clandestine” in full live for the first time ever for the album‘s 25th Anniversary. Threeman Recordings presents Act 2: The Entombed performance – A concert in two acts based entirely on the Swedish band‘s acclaimed album "Clandestine" from 1991. It is a unique concert where the pioneering album is played from beginning to end. … Read More →

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

Artist: Candlemass Album: The Door To Doom Genre: Metal / Doom Label: Napalm Records Release Date: February 22, 2019   Track Listing: 01-SPLENDOR DEMON MAJESTY 5:29 02-UNDER THE OCEAN 6:12 03-ASTOROLUS - THE GREAT OCTOPUS 6:42 04-BRIDGE OF THE BLIND 3:43 05-DEATH'S WHEEL 6:50 06-BLACK TRINITY 6:05 07-HOUSE OF DOOM 6:26 08-THE OMEGA CIRCLE 7:16   Band Members: Leif Edling Mats Björkman Johan Längqvist Jan Lindh Lars Johansson … Read More →

Artist: Delain Album: Hunter's Moon Genre: Symphonic Metal / Melodic Metal Label: Napalm Records Release Date: February 22, 2019   Track Listing: Brand New Studio Tracks: 1. Masters Of Destiny 2. Hunter’s Moon 3. This Silence Is Mine 4. Art Kills Live From Utrecht: 5. Hands Of Gold – Live (feat. George Oosthoek) 6. Danse Macabre – Live 7. Scarlet – Live 8. Your Body Is A Battleground – Live (feat. Marco Hietala) 9. Nothing Left – Live (feat. Marco Hietala) 10. Control The Storm – Live (feat. Marco Hietala) 11. Sing To Me – Live (feat. Marco Hietala) 12. Not … Read More →

Artist: Mark Morton Album: Anesthetic Genre: Metal Label: WPP Records / Spinefarm Records Release Date: March 1, 2019 Track Listing: 01 Cross Off (Featuring Chester Bennington) 4:14 02 Sworn Apart (Featuring Jacoby Shaddix) 3:57 03 Axis (Featuring Mark Lanegan) 4:13 04 The Never (Featuring Chuck Billy And Jake Oni) 4:06 05 Save Defiance (Featuring Myles Kennedy) 4:37 06 Blur (Featuring Mark Morales) 5:21 07 Back From The Dead (Featuring Josh Todd) 4:03 08 Reveal (Featuring Naeemah Maddox) 4:12 09 Imaginary Days 3:45 10 Truth Is Dead (Featuring Randy Blythe and Aliss … Read More →

Artist: Rhapsody Of Fire Album: The Eighth Mountain  Genre: Metal Label: AFM Records Release Date: February 22, 2019 Track Listing: Abyss Of Pain 0:49 Seven Heroic Deeds 4:47 Master Of Peace 5:32 Rain Of Fury 4:09 White Wizard 4:57 Warrior Heart 4:29 The Courage To Forgive 4:55 March Against the Tyrant 9:23 Clash Of Times 4:41 The Legend Goes On 4:46 The Wind, The Rain and The Moon 5:22 Tales Of A Hero's Fate 10:48 Band Members: Giacomo Voli (vocals), Alex Staropoli (keyboards), Roby De Micheli (guitars), Alessandro Sala (bass), Manu Lottner … Read More →

Artist: Iron Savior  Album: Kill Or Get Killed Genre: Metal Label: AFM Records Release Date: March 8, 2019 Track Listing: Kill Or Get Killed 5:43 Roaring Thunder 4:22 Eternal Quest 4:30 From Dust And Ruble 4:39 Sinner Or Saint 5:04 Stand Up And Fight 4:22 Heroes Ascending 4:16 Never Stop Believing 4:13 Until We Meet Again 7:53 Legends Of Glory 4:36 Band Members: Piet Sielck (vocals, guitars) Joachim “Piesel” Küstner (guitars) Jan S. Eckert (bass) Patrick Klose (drums)   … Read More →

Artist: West Bound Album: Volume 1 Genre: Hard Rock / Classic Metal Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: February 22, 2019 Track Listing: Never Surrender Dance Of Life Ain't Gonna Drown Beautiful Dream Nothing Roll The Bones On My Own Keeper Of The Flame Turn To You No Room For Sympathy Traveller   Band Members: Vocals - Chas West Guitars - Roy Z Guitars - Jimmy Burkard Bass - Jason Cornwell Drums - Dave " Chilli " Moreno Stephen Leblanc - Keyboards … Read More →

'The Heretics' is slated for release on February 15 via Season of Mist and can be pre-ordered in various formats HERE. Frontman Sakis Tolis comments on behalf of the band: "Dear fellows, I am in the pleasant position to present to you another new song I wrote for Rotting Christ; 'Ветры злые' (Vetry Zlye),' a song that was influenced by paganism and specifically from the Slavic pagan religions through the history of time and exalts the power of mother nature. I Hope you will enjoy the (probably) most melodic song from our upcoming album 'The Heretics,' which is accompanied by the beautiful … Read More →

The riff gods are back! A little more than two years have passed since the great Sword Songs album was released, but GRAND MAGUS can never quench their thirst for action. Accordingly, the Heavy Metal giants started to develop new songs as fast as possible after their last record. The new album Wolf God will be released on April 19th, 2019 via Nuclear Blast! Wolf God rises over the heavy metal scene majestically and lets the guitar riffs speak for themselves. The groove and heaviness that were featured on the successful predecessor can also be found on the new, ninth studio album which … Read More →

The last time that goth rock legends THE 69 EYES toured the United States, was in 2009. As the band has been busy conducting business as usual, releasing albums and touring elsewhere, the US has been waiting a very long for the return of the Helsinki Vampires. After recently teaming up with DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara’s and his wife Anahstasia’s The Oracle Management, THE 69 EYES are ready to start a new chapter in their 30-year rock’n’roll saga. ”Before releasing the new album, we’re closing a chapter in our history, by returning to the homeland of ELVIS and THE RAMONES," stated THE … Read More →

On March 8th, the Faroe Islands' Tyr will release their eighth full-length, Hel, via Metal Blade Records. Hel is a collection of ruthlessly melodic and irresistibly compelling progressive folk metal that will immediately resonate with any who have followed the band at any point over the two decades of their storied career. For a preview of the album, a video for the new single, "Sunset Shore" (directed by mihasznafilm.com), can be viewed at: metalblade.com/tyr Týr vocalist / guitarist Heri Joensen comments: "In early January, immediately after spending our holidays in the Faroes, Gunnar and … Read More →

Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL are proud to announce The Wings Over USA 2019 tour. Kicking off on April 25th in Baltimore, the tour will make stops in Pittsburgh, Chicago and Nashville before concluding in Boston on May 11th. Joining the tour are none other than San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends and label mates DEATH ANGEL and ex-members of Megadeth, Shadows Fall and Scar The Martyr, ACT OF DEFIANCE. Bobby Blitz comments ""We look forward to bringing 'The Wings' over the USA.  It's been a long road but the journey is not over yet. DEATH ANGEL and ACT OF DEFIANCE join us on this … Read More →

  "‘Love Is The Chemical’ is the 2nd song we recorded with the current line up, with Ben on bass and myself on guitar. In my opinion, it’s probably our most radio-friendly song to date. For that reason, I enjoy playing it live a lot as it usually gets the crowd to sing along with the chorus, and that’s amazing! The lyrical content is about a search for unity and love in a dark and violent world, as it’s very easy to un-see it as we go through life. It’s an encouragement to carry on despite all the difficulties one can meet." - Claire, Guitar Meet The Band Gaz Twist, … Read More →

Debut Album Imploder Out On March 29th! It’s time to melt melodic death metal and trance together! RAGE OF LIGHT, the rising stars from Switzerland around charismatic lead singer Melissa Bonny prove that these styles can build a very strong symbiosis. The result is a musical monster! Today, RAGE OF LIGHT unleashes the official video for their first single “Fallen”, taken from the new album Imploder! Their mix of sharp riffs, electronic beats, melody and screaming violence gets perfectly illustrated by the art of producer and … Read More →

FIFTH ANGEL released their first album in nearly thirty years, The Third Secret, in autumn 2018. Before the quartet will perform at Germany's Metal Assault Festival (Würzburg) on February 16, they have launched a brand new lyric video for the track "Stars Are Falling," the opening track of the aforementioned record. "'Stars Are Falling' is a song that will probably have different meanings for different people," states Ken Mary. "Lyrically I don't want to get too specific as again, I believe different meanings will be found by different people and I don't want to ruin that for them. But … Read More →

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements?   May Undead: Hello XS Rock, it's a pleasure to be here bringing good news! Our Highlight for 2019 are our appearance in Rock in Rio , the biggest music and entertainment event in the world . Chuck Billy, Testament vocalist, will be our special guest in a Jaming with us and Claustrofobia., on the same date, the World Stage will have Iron Maiden, Scorpions, Megadeth and Sepultura. also invite all headbangers to come with us to this important Latin American music festivals : In June … Read More →

On April 12th, 1989 US metal institution ICED EARTHentered the worldwide metal scene by storm with the release of their first and only demo, Enter the Realm. On April 12th , 2019, exactly 30 years after its original release, ICED EARTH will re-issue the CD digitally and - most importantly - on vinyl for the very first time. Mastered from original sound sources, Enter the Realm is an essential release for every real metal fan. A historical document that highlights the importance of ICED EARTH for the worldwide metal scene. The "Enter The Realm - EP" will be available in the following … Read More →

CANDLEMASS – Release New Video For “Astorolus - The Great Octopus” Featuring Tony Iommi New Album "The Door To Doom" Out February 22nd The manifestation of pure doom metal! CANDLEMASS have come full circle: their first singer Johan Langquist (who left the band after singing on the legendary 1986 debut Epicus Doomicus Metallicus) has returned! They are set to release their 12th full length album "The Door To Doom" February 22nd via Napalm Records. Now CANDLEMASS have dropped the second song from the album featuring … Read More →

In 2019, BACKYARD BABIES – one of Sweden's longest-running and most influential hard rock bands – celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of their eighth studio album, “Sliver & Gold,” which will be issued in North America on March 15 via M-Theory Audio. The record – which was produced by the legendary Chips Kiesbye (The Hellacopters, Graveyard, Michael Monroe) – is now available for pre-order on white vinyl (limited-edition 300 copies) and CD at this location – www.m-theoryaudio.com/store. In recent weeks, BACKYARD BABIES has previewed two new tracks from the record, which … Read More →

LEVERAGE RETURN WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FIFTH ALBUM, “DETERMINUS”  OUT ON FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL ON APRIL 26TH | FIRST SINGLE & VIDEO “BURN LOVE BURN” OUT NOW   Finnish heavy rockers Leverage finally put an end to their 10 year hiatus between studio albums with the announcement of the release of their highly anticipated new album, “Determinus”. Preceded by the release of the 2018 (digital only) EP “The Devil’s Turn”, Leverage are set to retake their place in the standings of the heavy metal/hard rock community with this new album. First single and video, "Burn Love Burn" is out … Read More →

It's been silent for a while in the camp of Swedish metallers ENFORCER - too silent! But now the quartet is back with their highly anticipated fifth studio album entitled Zenith. The record will be unleashed on April 26, 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records - containing 10 brand new anthems, bringing not only classic tunes, but also fresh blood to the band's unique sound. In addition, guitarist Jonathan Nordwalldebuts as new permanent member of the group on the forthcoming offering. Comments guitarist/vocalist Olof Wikstrand, "Zenith is definitely the most ambitious project we ever engaged … Read More →

01. Stryper-Stryper has to be at the top of this list. Not because I think they're the best, but because their contribution to Christian metal is the equivalent of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest in the non-christian metal world.  I never really got the goofy outfits that looked like bumble bees.  They are however quality musicians who brought Christian metal to the mainstream in the 1980's. Established in southern California in 1983, multi-platinum crossover Christian metal band, Stryper, continues to share their positive message and energetic stage presence with a passionate … Read More →

USURPER have recorded 5 full length albums, 1 mini album, 1 rarities CD and toured 17 different countries around the world. USURPER'S blend of 80's inspired thrash metal, classic heavy metal anthems, over-the-top chaos and hints of dark, melodic atmosphere have been a trademark of the band since day one. USURPER doesn't preach any political/religious ideologies, or sing about any socially relevant topics. Topics such as: werewolves, monster folklore, alien invasions, ancient civilizations, ancient battles, cryptozoological creatures, hauntings, prophecies, time travel, and the paranormal in … Read More →

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements? Rev: I have a new album called "Bakwash" that was just just released in November 2018. It is my first solo album. It features myself (Rev Jones) on Vocals & Bass, Jim Dofka (Dofka, Leather Leone) on guitar, and Jeff Martin (Badlands, MSG, Racer X) on drums. This album is full of heavy rock songs with catchy riffs, intense vocals, pounding drums, and lots of Insane over the top bass & guitar soloing.  I'm very pleased with it, and I think everyone that is into music from Rock to Metal … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the signing of American metal quartet Seven Spires for a multi-album deal. Seven Spires is an American metal band from Boston, specializing in melancholic tales and tenebrous grandeur. Part bittersweet melodic metal anthems, part apocalyptic melodic death and black metal, and part romantic classical poets, they are storytellers who draw from across the traditional spectrum of metal and beyond to weave tragedies of demons, death, love, and the peculiarities of the human condition. Following a highly successful crowdfunding campaign and the … Read More →

Born in the twilight to conquer them all, to take what it needs to survive, kill or get killed, domination or fall, the only way to survive: to kill them all.” In 2019 finally the time has come to turn over a new leaf, the hanseatic Metal-Institution will unleash the martial titled album “Kill Or Get Killed!" with ten brandnew killersongs on an unsuspected world. The fact that the artwork and the lyrics seem unusually grim in contrast to the earlier concept albums is no coincidence. "We just were up for something new, and I was inspired by the book" The Star of Pandora” a sci-fi novel … Read More →

Bruce Corbitt vocalist for both RIGOR MORTIS and WARBEAST has died.  He was receiving hospice care after esophageal cancer that had continued spread throughout his body.  Rigor Mortis was a thrash/speed metal band that formed in 1983 in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas metroplex. Two schoolmates, Harden Harrison  and Casey Orr , formed the band when they met Mike Scaccia . The three young men shared an interest in horror/gore films and very heavy music. With Bruce Corbitt on vocals, they created some of the heaviest thrash metal at the time often flirting with death metal. They were also one of … Read More →

The metal queen is back! Back in the USA! DORO Pesch of WARLOCK will tour the states in April & May 2019! And the world famous female singer is not alone. "We are doing a double headliner tour with our long time friends METAL CHURCH,“ DORO unveils. "What a superb power package for all Metal fans. I am so exited to hit the stage together with METAL CHURCH and I am very sure that the fans in the United States will be as thrilled as we are.“ The two leg tour will start on April 17 in Las Vegas, NV and conclude on May 11th in New Bedford, MA. Tickets for the dates are now on … Read More →

Artist: Within Temptation  Album: Resist Genre: Metal Label: Spinefarm Records Release Date: February 1, 2019 We tend to think that our values are based on our own perspective of the world, but we don’t really think about how that perspective came to life. In fact, the way we look at things is biased: it is based on what our parents have taught us and increasingly polished by the evolution of the digital age. Though evolution is the driving force of life, we always have to stay vigilant. Vigilant for a society that is able to dominate us and shape our values more easily by the misuse … Read More →

Herman Frank has released the new video for single 'Fear' which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uS0xhIKwAU&feature=youtu.be This is the third track taken from his new album 'Fight The Fear' due out on 8th February. HERMAN FRANK releases his new album 'Fight The Fear' on the 8th February via AFM Records. Pre-order the new album here: https://shop.afm-records.de/herman-frank/ The guitarist has been an integral part of the German metal scene since the early 80s. From ACCEPT to VICTORY to his solo project started in 2009 and his work as a producer, the … Read More →

BATTLE BEAST UNLEASH DIGITAL SINGLE/MUSIC VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK “NO MORE HOLLYWOOD ENDINGS” *NEW ALBUM, NO MORE HOLLYWOOD ENDINGS, OUT MARCH 22ND VIA NUCLEAR BLAST* When recently announcing their fifth studio album, No More Hollywood Endings, which will be unleashed on March 22nd via Nuclear Blast, Finnish heavy metallers BATTLE BEAST promised fans a taster of their new offering at the beginning of 2019 - and the group has kept true to their word! Packed with extravagant melodies, the official music video for the new album's title track provides the perfect visuals for the song's … Read More →

DELAIN - Release Official Video For "Masters Of Destiny" HUNTER'S MOON out on February 22nd 2019! Pre-Order HERE!     [Photo Credit: Sandra Ludwig] "We are the dreamers We roll the dice We're alive We'll always be Masters of Destiny" The dramatic and cinematic track "Masters Of Destiny"is the first single from DELAIN's upcoming release Hunter's Moon. It is one of the four brand new studio tracks that are part of the stunning live album + BluRay, which will be released on February 22nd via Napalm Records. DELAINtravelled to Iceland to underline the mystic that … Read More →

RHAPSODY OF FIRE release their new album 'The Eighth Mountain' on 22nd February on AFM Records. Rhapsody Of Fire hold a special position in the exciting and multi-faceted world of heavy metal: Like few other acts, the band from Italy stands for anthemnic symphonic metal presented with lots of speed, great pathos and technical refinement. Another characteristic that the band’s fans love: At the beginning of their career in particular (at the time still under the shorter moniker of Rhapsody), their songs presented a mythical, album-transcending saga. Who doesn’t like to recall classics … Read More →

Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will unleash their 19th studio record, The Wings Of War, on February 22, 2019 via Nuclear Blast.  Today, the band releases the second single entitled, "Head Of A Pin". Watch the lyric video here:   Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth comments, "Head of a Pin" took a long time to come together, it is probably the tune that went through the most changes and the last one I finished. Looking back on it's development, the time invested was all well worth it. The tonality of the guitar shines on it and the song goes 'other places', traditional with a touch … Read More →

Renowned guitar wizard Chris Impellitteri's IMPELLITTERI have revealed a shredding cover of a theatrical classic, "Phantom Of The Opera", via a brand new music video directed by John Logsdon, also recognized for producing music videos for the likes of Eric Clapton, Def Leppard, and many other notable artists. Editing duties were managed by Patrick Dwyer. Chris Impellitteri jests, "It's great to have both the legendary actor Lon Chaney (the Phantom)and Mary Philbin (Christine) join our band for this song and video, they are amazing actors!"He adds,"On another amusing note, our singer Rob … Read More →

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Petey: We are getting closer to finishing up the mixing process of our new album entitled, Humanatti with Josh Johnson at Great Interstellar Studios. We just acquired a new member on guitar, Cameron Murrell, and we are excited to have him in the band, he has helped with this new album and will be on it too. We just released our newest music video for our single, Nuclear Hollywood. It was shot, produced, and directed by Todd Jenkins, which you can find him on the MacGyver TV show. Todd Jenkins also wrote, produced, acted, and directed in the movie … Read More →

EVERGREY release their official video for 'Weightless' (directed by Patrick Ullaeus) and you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/kBne5lE66u0 The band state "This video is what you will get when watching us live pretty much. Maybe minus burning down the drum kit every night! We’re really proud of Weightless as it works as a phenomenal 2nd chapter of The Atlantic drama." In a music scene that has threatened to become increasingly trivial and contourless for a number of years, Evergrey are the (exceedingly ambitioned) silver lining on the horizon. Since 1993, the Swedish group … Read More →

Join Jason Becker's email list and get a FREE download of "Ripping Song" - This was a nice way for Jason to practice his fast playing when he was 16. Join email list >>>> https://jasonbecker.fanbridge.com/ Jason Becker’s story is one of brilliance, talent, determination, adversity, and, ultimately, triumph. A child prodigy on guitar, Jason rose to prominence as a teenager when he was one half of the legendary rock guitar duo Cacophony (with his great friend Marty Friedman). After wowing audiences all over the word with his amazing guitar chops and deep compositions, Jason … Read More →

PRE-ORDER NEW ALBUM THE VERDICT OUT MARCH 1ST HERE Queensrÿche have just dropped their newest track "Dark Reverie" today via Century Media Records. Fans can check out the lyric video HERE, which is off of their forthcoming full-length album The Verdict out March 1st. Dark Reverie is a guitar driven progressive ballad addressing self-reflection during times of tragedy and the questions we ask ourselves while grieving," states Parker Lundgren about their latest track release. "Dark Reverie" is the second song Queensryche has released, following "Man The Machine", off of … Read More →

The EMP Label Group, owned by Megadeth's David Ellefson is giving away a free downloadable sampler album! Click the link below to download yours! Download the FREE PBX - Playback Independent Music Expo digital sampler, featuring EMP Label Group and Combat Records artists including Hatchet (Official), CO-OP, Ron Keel and Frank Hannon Music, Mark Zavon, Sunflower Dead, White Dream, Malison, Dopesick, Archer Nation, WRATH, Bumblefoot, Mark Slaughter, Dead Girls Corp., Doll Skin, and more, plus a slate of amazing independent artists including Viken, Konipshun Phit, Mourning Grey, The Loyal … Read More →

Artist: Inglorious Album: Ride To Nowhere Genre: Hard Rock / Melodic Metal Label: Frontiers Music srl. Release Date: January 25, 2019 Hailed as "the future of British rock," by Classic Rock magazine, Inglorious are now finally ready to unleash their third album to the rock crowds on the heels of the success gathered by “II” which went to #1 of UK Rock Charts in 2017. “Ride To Nowhere” shows once again the band’s sheer class from a band growing in maturity, ability and craft. The band spent most of 2018 locked away recording the album which was again mixed by the legendary Kevin … Read More →

Artist: Kane Roberts Album: The New Normal Genre: Melodic Metal Label: Frontiers Music srl. Release Date: January 25, 2019 Of the iconic images of the 80’s decade in Rock n Roll, one that certainly stood the test of time is Alice Cooper’s then “Rambo-looking” guitar player shooting fires on the crowds from his M-80 shaped guitar. That guitar player was none other than Kane Roberts: an accomplished musician and singer, who went on to record a total of four solo albums (also including the “Phoenix Down” project released on the Frontiers label in the late 90’s). Kane’s name and … Read More →

Bruce Corbitt vocalist for both RIGOR MORTIS and WARBEAST is now receiving hospice care after esophageal cancer has continued spread throughout his body.  Rigor Mortis was a thrash/speed metal band that formed in 1983 in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas metroplex. Two schoolmates, Harden Harrison  and Casey Orr , formed the band when they met Mike Scaccia . The three young men shared an interest in horror/gore films and very heavy music. With Bruce Corbitt on vocals, they created some of the heaviest thrash metal at the time often flirting with death metal. They were also one of the only major … Read More →

Artist: Jetboy Album: Born to Fly Genre: Hard Rock / Melodic Metal Label: Frontiers Music srl. Release Date: January 25, 2019 Founded in 1983 by guitarists Billy Rowe and Fernie Rod, JETBOY continues to crank out their brand of rock n' roll in the 21st century with the same passion that has existed from the beginning. And rock ‘n roll is what you’ll get on their upcoming new album “Born To Fly,” a recordput together by the band’s core of guitarists Billy Rowe, Fernie Rod and vocalist Mickey Finn, alongside former faster Pussycat bassist Eric Stacy and drummer Al Serrato – is the … Read More →

MEGADETH 'WARHEADS ON FOREHEADS' WARHEADS ON FOREHEADS Greatest Hits album arrives March 22 featuring 35 remastered tracks hand selected by Dave Mustaine Megadeth will also be on tour with Ozzy Osbourne in May, June and July 2019. … Read More →

BURNING RAIN (feat. Doug Aldrich, Keith St. John, Brad Lang, Blas Elias) to Release New Album on March 22nd via Frontiers Music Srl Watch the Official Music Video for First Single, "Midnight Train" BURNING RAIN, a hard rock band founded by guitarist extraordinaire Doug Aldrich (REVOLUTION SAINTS, THE DEAD DAISIES, EX-WHITESNAKE, DIO)and vocalist Keith St. John (MONTROSE, KINGDOM COME), are pleased to announce the release of their fourth studio album, Face the Music, on March 22nd via Frontiers Music SRL. Pre-orders for CD, LP, & Digital are available … Read More →

Hard Rock Graphic Novel Art Project SEPTEMBER MOURNING has released the official music video for their newest single, "Glass Animals." ”'Glass Animals' is about the fragmented soul. It's about the realization that we are all broken. Something or someone has broken us and within that broken state we ultimately find the strength to survive. Musically, it's a little bit of a tribute to one of our favorite bands: The Deftones. The song ties into the comic book as well…. Hannah is a broken soul who, through the help of September and Claire, finds the strength to face her personal demons and live … Read More →

Review: I can remember being a teenager and looking through the metal records (yes, vinyl records! I'm that old). My favorite bands were Guns N' Roses, Van Halen, Quiet Riot, Ratt, etc.  I grew up in the in the bible belt and everyone was petrified of the Venom albums. With album titles like Black Metal and Possessed featuring pentagrams and goats heads, my friends and I wrongly assumed they were the devil's disciples, true evil incarnate.  What a difference the years make. To be honest, I don't even consider Venom anywhere near Black Metal, even though they coined the term.  After … Read More →

FAREWELL TO FEAR Release Official Music Video for "YOUR CURE" FAREWELL TO FEAR to Join FLAW on THE NEVER FORGET TOUR 2019 Modern Rock Band FAREWELL TO FEAR has released the official music video for their newest single, "Your Cure." The meaning behind the name: fear impedes all areas of our lives', it holds us back from fostering fruitful relationships, financial freedom or simply risking it all to live out the life of your dreams. The day you say "Farewell to Fear" is the day you realize that you are free from any obstacle holding you back from living the life you were meant to … Read More →

Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will unleash their 19th studio record, The Wings Of War, on February 22, 2019 via Nuclear Blast.  Today, the band launches their multi-part documentary series entitled "Welcome To The Garden States".  Watch as the band details the bands beginning and how each member was introduced to the band. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/LdKqHP0a_aM Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes that will detail the journey to the upcoming album, The Wings Of War.. Recently the band released the lyric Video for "Last Man Standing". Check out it … Read More →

New Live Album "Screaming Murder Death From Above: Live in Aalborg" Out January 18th, 2019 The British/American metal trio Raven releases a new live single and video for the song "Hung, Drawn & Quartered" today. The song is taken from the new live album "Screaming Murder Death From Above: Live In Aalborg". You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/N7JHvgXpnSw Raven expertly combine their own classics with pieces from their latest studio album Extermination, for example 'Destroy All Monsters' or 'Tank Treads (The Blood Runs Red)' along with songs we … Read More →

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Just to inform that since some weeks ago I did leave my “job” as Lead Singer in Lords Of Black. Almost 5 years of good music, great experiences and too much love and support from the fans around the world. Means a lot, so THANKS so much to all!! All the best to my ex-bandmates in their career. Ronnie Ronnie Romero was born and raised in Chile in a Protestants family of musicians, and started singing at the age of 7 in a gospel choir. After being introduced to Rock music, he soon realizes he wants to be a Rock-Metal Singer, developing a strong and powerful singing … Read More →

Finnish melancholy death-doom metal masters Swallow The Sun have released their epic standalone 14 minute track called "Lumina Aurea". The song features Wardruna's Einar Selvik and The Forshadowing's Marco I. Benevento and marks the band's darkest and most sinister piece of music they have ever released. Watch the music video for "Lumina Aurea", which was created by Aapo Lahtela and Vesa Ranta at Kaira Films, HERE.   "'Lumina Aurea' is a song I would never want to write in my life," Juha Raivio states about the track. "It is an open, bleeding black wound from the last two and half years of … Read More →

German melodic death/doom metallers NAILED TO OBSCURITY are set to unleash their Nuclear Blastdebut Black Frost on January 11, 2019. After recently launching the first part of an accompanying track-by-track series, it's time for the group to present another full track. Check out the music video for their new single 'Tears Of The Eyeless', directed and produced by Vesa Ranta & Aapo Lahtela, over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTBPG7ggE_w Purchase the track now: http://nblast.de/NTOTearsOfTheEyeless States vocalist Raimund Ennenga, "Tears Of The Eyeless' tells the story of … Read More →

Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM are proud to announce the release of their tenth album, Hexed, on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, Alexi Laiho discusses how the album title, Hexed, as well as how the idea to have the cover painted came to fruition. Watch the first album trailer here:  https://youtu.be/9pWTQpmuKzo Recently the band  partnered with Guitar World to unveil the guitar play through for the first single, "Under Grass & Clover". Watch the play through here! If you missed the release of the music video for "Under Grass And Clover," it … Read More →

Former Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe has reached out with the following info regarding a fundraiser to help his wife receive the cancer treatment that she so desperately needs. Please take a moment and help if you can. Start the new year by making a difference in someone else's life! To send my wife J von to Sunridge medical and wellness center in Scottsdale Arizona to save her life wth German based targeted Immunotherapy. They have a 97% success rate and we need to get her there NOW. Please help in any way you can. Thank you...Love and Light! You can donate to Ronny's wife directly … Read More →

David Reece former vocalist for Accept, Bonfire, and Bangalore Choir has just released a brand new video from his new solo album called "Resilient Heart".     “Resilient Heart” track listing: 01. Any Time At All 02. Wicked City Blues 03. Karma 04. Desire 05. I Don’t Know Why 06. Two Coins And A Dead Man 07. Ain’t Got The Balls 08. Forest Through The Trees 09. Perfect Apocalypse 10. Live Before You Die 11. I’m The One   Reece Lineup: Vocals: David Reece Guitar: Marco Angioni Guitar: Martin J. Andersen Bass: Malte … Read More →

About two months ago, Finnish heavy metallers BATTLE BEAST announced a 6-week European headline run for spring 2019, with support coming from newcomers ARION. Today, the six-piece can finally drop their bombshell and reveal more details about their upcoming new studio album, which they'll be presenting on the aforementioned tour: It's titled No More Hollywood Endings and will be released on March 22, 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records! The eleven featured songs were recorded by keyboardist Janne Björkroth, Viktor Gullichsen and guitarist Joona Björkroth at JKB Studio; the record was also … Read More →

Amon Amarth recently released their new documentary and supporting live album(s), The Pursuit Of Vikings: 25 Years In The Eye Of The Storm - which includes a retrospective documentary that features a wealth of live and behind-the-scenes content and extensive band interviews. This film tells the Swedish quintet's history, through both their own eyes and those of the fans that have supported them along the way. It is a thrilling collection that pays respect to the faithful, as well as making for a detailed and riveting introduction for those new to their inspiring story. Paired with this … Read More →

Starting January 27th, Monte Pittman will head out on the road as direct support to Tony MacAlpine, with special guest Lonero. Monte Pittman comments: "I'm excited and honored to hit the road opening for Tony MacAlpine. We're playing some of the cities I recently played while opening for Sebastian Bach earlier in the fall, so I'm really looking forward to getting back there. This is going to be a great way to start the year." See below for all dates! Monte Pittman tour dates w/ Tony MacAlpine, Lonero Jan. 27 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick Jan. 28 - Mesa, AZ - Club Red Jan. 30 - El … Read More →