Metal

Industrial-metal legends MINISTRY will continue to support their critically acclaimed album AmeriKKKant with a full U.S. tour later this November, supported by synth-wave sensations CARPENTER BRUT. In anticipation of the trek the band has released a visualizer for the track "We're Tired of It", here: https://youtu.be/-1z1N8502J8 "AmeriKKKant is a masterpiece and contains political and sociological ideas for the listener to consider. All Americans should really have a listen." - Dave Navarro  Tickets on sale now via www.MinistryBand.com. Confirmed dates are as … Read More →

Rock icons Queensrÿche have just release their first track, "Man The Machine", off of their forthcoming LP The Verdict today. Listen to the song HERE. "Man The Machine" is the first track to be released off of the band's newest full-length album, which is available for pre-order HERE.  "We are excited to reveal the first full song 'Man the Machine' from our upcoming album, The Verdict. This is just a small taste of what is to come, and we look forward to unveiling more tracks and videos as we approach the official album release date of March 1st, 2019 via Century … Read More →

How long has the band been together? Joe: Martyr Art has existed (in some shape or form) since 2004. Tell me about the latest band news. Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements? Joe: My new album ‘FearFaith Machines’ will see it’s worldwide release on November 22nd, 2019 (in physical and digital formats). Working on some really cool non-Martyr Art projects as well, but it’s a little too soon to officially announce anything at this time. What was your main motivation for starting or being in a band? Joe: Metallica. As a kid, I use to pour over all the Metallica … Read More →

LA ALTERNATIVE / METAL PROJECT, ODDKO, DEBUTS GROUNDBREAKING VFX VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “DISOBEY” LA’s new industrial/alternative rock project ODDKO has made its debut today with a groundbreaking video for their first single “Disobey.” The video features some of the most ambitious and spectacular visual effects ever used in a music video. ODDKO, a Los Angeles based music project in conception since 2011 and created by musician and award-winning visual director Giovanni Bucci (www.giovannibucci.com), is a manifestation of the animal within – the wild beast in all of us – driven by … Read More →

LION’S SHARE is making its complete catalog available digitally for the first time. Swedish heavy metal band LION’S SHARE is making its first five albums available on streaming services and digital service providers today, November 14. The albums "Lion’s Share" (1995), "Two" (1997), "Fall From Grace" (1999), "Entrance" (2001) and "Emotional Coma" (2007) have all been remastered by Mike Lind (www.noterious.eu), giving them a new life. These new releases join LION’S SHARE's catalog titles already online — "Dark Hours" (2009) and "EP" (2018). The cover artwork has been touched up, and in … Read More →

ASHES OF ARES release brand new video for their third single "The Alien"!   ASHES OF ARES returns with the long-awaited follow-up to their self-titled debut album. "Well of Souls" presents an increased intensity and more wide-ranging sound which builds upon the foundation laid down by the first album and further solidifies Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales’ partnership in writing. Former Ashes Of Ares member and close friend, Van Williams, contributes the hammering drum beats, while Jonah Weingarten sets the mood, from the beginning, with a stirring instrumental intro to the … Read More →

THE THREE TREMORS featuring Tim 'Ripper' Owens, Sean Peck and Harry Conklin release their storming self titled debut album on 18th January 2019 via Steel Cartel Records. “Three times louder than a sonic boom, three fingers on the hand of doom!” is how the Three Tremors is being described. And when you find out the stellar line-up, there is no denying the mighty vocal power that the newly formed outfit possesses - Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, DIO DISCIPLES), Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin(JAG PANZER, SATAN’S HOST, TITAN FORCE), and Sean "The Hell Destroyer" Peck (CAGE, … Read More →

Lacuna Coil has written and published their first book, Nothing Stands In Our Way, to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The book comes in classic and signature editions and contains rare and candid photographs, memorabilia, personal artifacts from the collections of founding members Cristina Scabbia, Andrea Ferro, and Marco Coti Zelati. Among the numerous photographs in the book are baby pics, 1990s skater poses, pre-Lacuna Coil performance shots, and tons of backstage scenes from the past two decades. The lavish illustrations and high-quality hardback were designed by Rocket88 and is … Read More →

BROTHERS OF METAL release their music video 'Prophecy Of Ragnarök' and you can check it out here: https://youtu.be/iEV3mbS-HgY The band states: "The day has come! The music video for "Prophecy of Ragnarök" will echo through the ages and let it be known as another sign that Odin, the All-Father always hears your prayers. Together with AFM Records, rEvolver, Patric Ullaeus, TobakaZ and our berserking extras we managed to conjure this masterpiece you now see before you. Be strong, be fierce and be true to the gods. We will all feast with them in the great halls of Valhalla." A new band … Read More →

Recently, I had the chance to sit down backstage and talk with Monte Pittman. Monte's out on the road with Sebastian Bach and supporting not one, but two great new albums that were recently released on Metal Blade Records. If you get the opportunity to catch him live, you'll simply be blown away.  Truly a guitar virtuoso, Monte shredded through some great metal tracks that occasionally remind me of classic Metallica, yet he's also very versatile and performed some great acoustic numbers that show off his incredible talent for both playing and excellent songwriting.  Monte is a great guy to … Read More →

Following the news that their 2012 album Carolus Rex has reached quadruple platinum status in their home country Sweden, SABATON are excited to reveal a new lyric video for the song "The Lion From The North". Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/T1gvNaC17B4 The concept album - which is the band's biggest success to date - charts the rise and fall of the Swedish Empire, in particular the life of Charles XII ("Carolus Rex") who ruled it for 21 years. In an amazing coincidence, the album's quadruple platinum certification comes exactly 300 years after the king's death in 1718! The band … Read More →

On November 16th, Metal Blade Records will finally release Skull Pit, the debut album by American/Japanese collaboration Skull Pit! Skull Pit is a tale of two musicians from opposite sides of the heavy metal spectrum and the planet: Tatsu, hailing from Tokyo/Japan, is the bassist and mastermind behind the internationally acclaimed doom outfit Church Of Misery; Mem, from New York/USA, is the singer and front-man of German thrash pioneers Exumer! For a preview of Skull Pit, the new single, "Blood Titan", can be heard at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=654Ru-5KdTU Skull Pit vocalist Mem … Read More →

Tom Gabriel Warrior states about the release of Requiem, "In autumn of 1986, when I was 22 years old, I began writing what would become the first part of an intended three-part Requiem (missa pro defunctis; i.e.,mass for the dead). The finished piece was released on Celtic Frost's Into The Pandemonium album, in June of 1987, bearing the title Rex Irae.   "As we were rehearsing and recording the first part of the Requiem, we couldn't have foreseen that exactly such non-traditional, experimental work would lead to significant differences of opinion between the group and the label who had … Read More →

Acclaimed Swedish dark melodic metal masters EVERGREY are set to release their new studio album, titled 'The Atlantic', on January 25th 2019. The band has worked extensively on the follow-up to their highly successful 2016’s effort 'The Storm Within' (which entered the charts on high positions in numerous countries). Again, EVERGREY teamed up with Jacob Hansen, who – just like with the band’s previous releases 'The Storm Within' and 'Hymns For The Broken', took care of mixing and mastering. EVERGREY’s Tom S. Englund states: “Guys! This is album number 11! Isn't that just sick?! It’s … Read More →

Tantric premieres the official music video for "Letting Go," the single from the recently released Mercury Retrograde album. The video features footage from Tantric's live shows and illustrates how the band knows how to have a good time on the road. LETTING GO Mercury Retrograde is the perfect blend of heavy and melodic tunes for all to enjoy. The album is available via Pavement Entertainment and can be found at major retailers Walmart and Meijer, as well as on all … Read More →

AFM Records are excited to present the new video single 'Recover'from the mighty Thrash Metal veterans Flotsam And Jetsam.. You can check out the official audio video here: 'The End of Chaos' will be released by AFM Records on January 18th, 2019 and is the fourteenth album in their more than 30-year of band history. "This album kills! It's all five guys with the gas pedal pushed to the floor for the entire album!" states Ken Mary "It was cool to have a new element of influence on this album with having Ken's drum parts to partner with and play in and around his playing that … Read More →

Swedish progressive metal legends OPETH have released their new live album Garden of the Titans: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre via Moderbolaget Records / Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Captured for DVD, Blu-Ray and Vinyl formats during their performance on May 11th, 2017 at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, CO, this concert showcases the unique beauty of both classic and new OPETH tracks. To celebrate, the band has released the live rendition of their classic track "Ghost Of Perdition", here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3SXIWS7rBQ Order Garden of the Titans: Live at Red … Read More →

So before I get into this article, let me say this....I'm well aware that I'm going to make some people mad with this article. That's fine.  I'm giving my opinion, for what it's worth....and you know what they say about opinions. Now, to get down to business.  Disturbed just released their new album "Evolution".  I was intrigued from the snippets that I had heard, especially with the song "Are You Ready".  After listening to this album, I can tell you that I was not ready for this.  Let's go back to Disturbed's debut album "The Sickness" for a moment.  David Draiman's vocal style was … Read More →

On March 29th, Whitechapel will release their 7th full-length, The Valley, via Metal Blade Records. Produced once again by Mark Lewis (Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder) and featuring artwork by Branca Studio, The Valley is a reference to the part of Hardin Valley (west of Knoxville, Tennessee) where vocalist Phil Bozeman grew up. Set against this backdrop, he approaches his subject matter unflinchingly, building upon everything that came before, making it clear that he has survived that which he was forced to endure and is not afraid to confront it. "Phil has been upfront in his lyrics … Read More →

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October 21st 2005 is a historic date for every NIGHTWISH fan – many tears flowed, yet the foundation was laid for a new beginning and the ongoing continuity of the band. What subsequently appeared as the DVD titled End Of An Era was not only the final show of their mega-selling "Once" tour, but also the very last joint performance with their singer Tarja Turunen. Due to all of these facets and more, the DVD will give you goose bumps many times over, yet it crowns the end of the Tarja chapter with a unique show that could hardly have been better or more spectacular. The setlist is stunning and … Read More →

ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE featuring ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, will release it's debut album, "Get It Out", on January 18, 2019 via Megaforce. The follow-up to ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE's 2014 self-titled EP was once again produced by Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER, STONE SOUR), with Jeff Friedl (A PERFECT CIRCLE, ASHES DIVIDE) returning behind the kit. The official lyric video for the first single, "Out Here", made by by Melody Myers of Designed By Melody, can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/kmij2mzUju8 The track features a guest appearance … Read More →

SUIDAKRA release their new album 'Cimbric Yarns' on November 16 on AFM Records, and is the thirteenth studio after 24 years of band history. The official video for 'Ode To Arma' has just been released and you can check it out here:  https://youtu.be/aziGAWUepfQ Instead of their characteristic bombastic melodic death metal, the musicians impress with an acoustic, ambient masterpiece that takes the audience into a mystical land far before time. Based on a fantasy world which was created during the artwork/soundtrack collaboration between the painter Kris Verwimp and Antonik on "Realms Of … Read More →

While still relatively new to the fold, Los Angeles-based dirt metal outfit Aboleth was founded in 2016 by guitarist Collyn McCoy (Trash Titan, The Ultra Electric Mega Galactic) and 21-year-old, whisky-throated vocalist Brigitte Roka. The release of their debut EP that summer saw them arrive not only as a band to watch but quite simply a bande à part. As potential game changers, with an impressive, shapeshifting approach to heavy rock; sludge and swamp blues, their wide range of influences and technical diligence marked them out early on as the missing link between Acid Bath and … Read More →

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements? Brigitte: We have a big show coming up on November 15th at the Viper Room here in Los Angeles! You can get tickets for it on our website, abolethband.net. We’re also working on some new videos, planning the next tour, and we just started writing for our next release!   XS ROCK: So how long has the band been together? Brigitte: The current lineup formed in 2018, but I started the band in 2016 with a few past members. XS ROCK: What was your main motivation for … Read More →

POWERWOLF is THE most successful band in Germany and definitely one of the hottest acts in metal! Their #1 chart entries, gold records and numerous sold out headlining shows on their upcoming tour speak for themselves. Their latest studio album The Sacrament Of Sin cannot be ignored! Today one of their catchiest songs is being released as a powerful music video as only POWERWOLF can! Enjoy "The Sacrament Of Sin" HERE:     Meet POWERWOLF live on tour: POWERWOLF On Their Very Special WOLFSNÄCHTE TOUR 2018: w/ Amaranthe, Kissin Dynamite 25.10.18 FR - Paris / Bataclan - SOLD … Read More →

After months of hard work and first gigs (as openers for bands such as Silverstein), French metalcore/rock newcomers Dizorder are proud to unveiled their first EP called MOON PHASES officially out now for CD & digital on Bandcamp and the main legal platforms (iTunes, Spotify, Deezer...). In addition to the official re-release announcement, the band also shared the full effort for FREE streaming on BC. Stream the 'Moon Phases' EP for on Bandcamp / Get your digital/physical copy __ ...For the record... Born from Val-d'Oise, Dizorder recently won 2 days of training at Le Forum de … Read More →

Southern Californian progressive rock band, INTERLOPER, is proud to release the music video for "Wishful Thinking". The band comments, "This song is a balanced blend of our collective musical styles, and truly represents what we want to hear and perform. We also wanted to put out a video that is fun and lighthearted in comparison to what a lot of bands in our scene are doing nowadays! It was a blast to film and we wanted to convey that feeling through our music, alongside a video that compliments everything the song speaks. We are very proud and grateful that 'Wishful Thinking' is our … Read More →

For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world at the Wacken Metal Battle along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). Going on its third year in America and sixth year, Wacken Metal Battle USA & Canada return to present one unsigned American and Canadian band to conquer hundreds and perform at the world’s largest metal festival, Wacken Open Air. The 2019 line up includes Sabaton, … Read More →

On November 16th, Metal Blade Records will finally release Skull Pit, the debut album by American/Japanese collaboration Skull Pit! Skull Pit is a tale of two musicians from opposite sides of the heavy metal spectrum and the planet: Tatsu, hailing from Tokyo/Japan, is the bassist and mastermind behind the internationally acclaimed doom outfit Church Of Misery; Mem, from New York/USA, is the singer and front-man of German thrash pioneers Exumer! For a preview of Skull Pit, the new single, "Marauders", can be heard at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGSZTBYsjHc Skull Pit vocalist Mem … Read More →

2018 couldn't have been better for LORD OF THE LOST: Big headliner tour, impressive festival shows and the release of their sixth studio album Thornstar, which debuted #6 of the German album charts. To finish the year properly the band has a special Christmas gift from November 16th: Confession (Live at Christuskirche). There LORD OF THE LOST celebrates their unpredictable variety once again and present old songs in a new classic guise - including a live ensemble and an impressive location. Recorded in the Christuskirche Bochum during their "Swan Songs Tour 2017", stunningly arranged dark … Read More →

Ministry guitarist Sin Quirin has just released a new EP by his side project "3 Headed Snake". If you haven't had a chance to hear it yet, go check it out! It's killer classic metal in the vein of Judas Priest. Recently, I sat down with Sin and we discussed the new band, Ministry, being nominated twice for Grammy awards and his life as a rock artist. I found Sin to be an intelligent, interesting guy who doesn't necessarily follow all of the cliches' of the stereotypical rock star life. You can listen to the audio of the interview below and don't forget to check out the video by 3 Headed Snake … Read More →

WARKINGS - Release Second Glorious Single & Video "Hephaistos" Debut Album Reborn Out November 16 - Pre-Order HERE! First Tour Dates announced! [Photo Credit: Manuel "Janus" Maier Janus Photography] HEPHAISTOS HE IS THE FIRE - KEEPER OF THE IRON FORGE Warkings Warriors! Be prepared for the second strike of the Kings of War! Odin himself sent them out to spread the stories of long forgotten wars and battles! It's the Spartan who raises his voice and guides you in the ancient years of Greece. He came to praise Hephaistos, the fire god, responsible for all … Read More →

STATIC-X Returns with Original Band Lineup + Announces New Album and World Tour to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Platinum-Selling Debut Album, Wisconsin Death Trip   Brand New STATIC-X Album, Project Regeneration, out Spring 2019 - Featuring Original Lineup of Tony Campos, Koichi Fukuda and Ken Jay, Along with the Final Vocal Performances and Musical Compositions of Wayne Static    World Tour to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Wisconsin Death Trip in the Works - Headline Shows to Act as Memorial Events to Honor Lead Singer Wayne Static   Watch Teaser Video Now … Read More →

Attention all Sodom-fans, there's a number of exciting news coming in November from Tom Angelripper & Co! The band will release their new single and video for "One Step Over The Line" on November 2nd. This is a live version from the Rock Hard Festival and the song is the bonus track of the digital version of the new EP "Partisan" (https://Sodom.lnk.to/partisan), which will be released on November 23rd. And on top of that, SODOM will take part in the MTV Headbangers Ball Tour 2018, starting November 30th in Leipzig, Germany! You can watch the trailer … Read More →

Champions in blending classic heavy metal, hard rock, and 80's hair metal, Canadian shredders STRIKER will release their sixth studio album "Play To Win" on October 26th via their independent label Record Breaking Records. The band has premiered the video for the song "Head First." "Play To Win" features 10 fist pounding shredtacular anthems produced by the band plus mixed and mastered by Hendrik Udd (Firewind, Powerwolf, Hammerfall, Delain). The album follows their 2017 self-titled full length that the band supported with tours across Europe and North America with Sonata Arctica, … Read More →

On December 13th, 2017 Warrel Dane passed away in São Paulo, Brazil while recording the follow-up to 2008's Praises To The War Machine. In essence, a tribute release, "Shadow Work" contains over 40 minutes of tracked music from pre-production, demo and recording sessions by Warrel. The album's booklet was completed by Travis Smith, who provided artwork based upon concepts he had previously discussed with Warrel. The album art combines thorough reconstructions of all lyrics from Warrel's notebook, personal testimonies by his Brazilian band, and very moving photos. While recording the … Read More →

Metal icons SOULFLY are set to release their devastating new album Ritual, on October 19 via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band has announced their first tour in support of Ritual, which will take place next January/February. Joining them are Montreal based melodic death metallers KATAKLYSM, as well as INCITE, CHAOSEUM, ALUKAH, and SKINFLINT.  Commented vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera: "Fuck yeah! We’re finally getting ready to tour America and Canada! We have the almighty KATAKLYSM and thrash masters INCITE with us to pulverize city after city, night after night! We are gonna destroy … Read More →

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements? Nick: Hey, thanks for taking an interest in us. Regarding upcoming news, we have a two song EP entitled "Ex Nihilo" being released on our Totenhaus Recordings label on December 7th, 2018. Soon after, we will begin pre-production on our third full length album. We have a few shows in LA coming up in (October 19 and December 2) so, if anyone's interested, they can check out facebook.com/deathkingsmusic for details.     XS ROCK: How long has the band been together? Nick: … Read More →

THE UNITY Release New Single And Video "You Got Me Wrong" New Album "Rise" Out Now on SPV/Steamhammer   German-Italian melodic metal act THE UNITY have released their third single and lyric video for the song "You Got Me Wrong" today. The song is taken from the new studio album "Rise". You can watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/q88IvExDJK0 Drummer Michael Ehre says: "The weeks since the release of our second album RISE were simply unbelievable: tons of overwhelming reviews, enthuastic fans and the entry into … Read More →

November 16th sees Artillery release their new album, The Face Of Fear - which is the successor to 2016's Penalty By Perception. The Danes have now launched the 2nd single taken off the album - "Crossroads To Conspiracy" - which can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spok2IpJXhE Guitarist Michael Stutzer comments: "'Crossroads To Conspiracy' was one of the very last songs we crafted, and it's a hard-hitting melodic thrash metal song with the typical Artillery riffing. The lyrics are about how you have been cursed by the wrong choices you’ve made. The wrongdoings of others that … Read More →

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements? Ryan:  We just played our last show for a while with Unleash The Archers and Striker.  It was an amazing show for us to be a part of as we have been following UTA for a few years now.  For the next few months we are focusing like a laser on the next album.  The studio session is booked for the end of November so now it’s a matter of going over and perfecting every facet of the new material.  In the meantime, we are reissuing our first album to include a couple live tracks recorded at a gig … Read More →

NEW GWAR GRAPHIC NOVEL TO SPLIT HELL WIDE OPEN - PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW!     GWAR: The Enormogantic Fail - Graphic novel 96 pages, softcover, $19.99 US, ISBN: 9781988903477 You know their name, you know their music but do you know their story? Everyone's favorite blood spewing alien band return to comics in an all new 96 page graphic novel. The Master is at it again in a fierce battle against Cardinal Syn. To get into the Master's good graces, the Destructo brothers have trapped GWAR in order to interrogate them to find the key to … Read More →

LA Based Metal Band 3 HEADED SNAKE, featuring SIN QUIRIN of legendary Industrial band MINISTRY, has released the official music video for their single, "Wisdom Screams." It was directed by Matt Zane (SOCIETY 1) and is the debut single from their self-titled, debut EP. "We've decided to go back in time to reclaim our classic metal roots. We can't wait to unleash our new, yet old school type of metal to the world". – Sin Quirin Buy Your Digital Copy Here! 3 Headed Snake’s line-up is: Sin Quirin (Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, and Drum Programming) - Ministry Johnny Ray (Vocals) - The … Read More →

From Cadaveria herself: "Life is strange: 2018 was supposed to be my sabbatical year, instead I must overcome a new challenge. This Summer I discovered an intruder inside me and I started a neoadjuvant chemotherapy to reduce it. The route is long and difficult and I'll have to deal with surgeries in a near future. My body is reacting good and I'm trying to stay positive in order to enjoy every day as much as possible, focusing my thoughts in the present. I believe a good aptitude is important to best recover, as part of the necessary therapeutic path I have undertaken. I decided to … Read More →

SIRENIA - Release Official Music Video for "Into The Night"! New Album Arcane Astral Aeons out October 26! [Photo Credit: Béranger Bazin] EPIC SYMPHONIC GOTHIC METAL from NORWAY!   The Nordic Epic Metal masters SIRENIA recently released the second single "Into The Night" from the new album Arcane Astral Aeons, which will be out on October 26 via Napalm Records. Now they follow up with the gloomy and dark official music video for the new single. Watch the new video HERE!   Morten Veland on the new video and the further plans with SIRENIA this year: "We … Read More →

Through their unique and heavy sound and over the top live performances, the Ukraine-based band JINJER have quickly become one the most talked about names in the heavy metal landscape today. Hailed by Loudwire as "Technical, Groovy and Anthemic," JINJER have cemented this status even more with the release of their new single entitled "Ape."  The single is available for purchase and streaming HERE. Watch the video for "Ape" HERE. Bassist Euge Kostyuk comments on the new song "Ape" "It's been two years since we have released new material, and it was high time to bring something brand … Read More →

Three teenagers, known as ALIEN WEAPONRY, from a tiny town in the small South Pacific nation of New Zealand have managed to capture the imaginations of people all over the world with their unique thrash metal sound and commanding live performances. Proclaimed by Noisey as a band "Well on their way to world domination," ALIEN WEAPONRY will be invading North American shores for the first time ever, supporting industrial legends Ministry.  The tour starts November 21st in San Francisco, CA and runs through December 21st in Los Angeles, CA.  A complete list of dates can be found below. Sirius XM … Read More →

Less than one year since the release of their enormously successful debut album Berserker, up and coming metallers BEAST IN BLACK are currently putting the finishing touches to their highly-anticipated sophomore record in guitarist Anton Kabanen's home studio. But before their fans can listen to the group's new tunes, the band are ready to reveal the title of the album, which will see the light of day on February 8, 2019 through Nuclear Blast - just before their very first, recently announced EU headline tour with Finnish electronic crossover band TURMION KÄTILÖT kicks off! Comments the … Read More →

US heavy/power metal band REVERENCE have annouced the release of their new live album entitled ‘VENGEANCE IS…LIVE’. It's the brand new 15 song platter to be delivered to the masses on December 7th, 2018 via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records. VENGEANCE IS…LIVE’s showcasing highlights from their previous three album such as the ominous ’When Darkness Calls’, classic ’Bleed For Me’, 'Until My Dying Breath' and ‘Angel In Black’, also includes the monster riffage of ‘Race To Obscene’….and never forgotten epic title-track ’Gods Of War’ as well as three brand new songs from their latest EP release, … Read More →

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements? Darin: Yes there is lots happening even though we are just getting Greyhawk off the ground!   We have our debut EP called RIDE OUT that is about to be released on October 18th, as well as sharing the stage with the legendary GRIM REAPER here in Seattle on that exact same day!  Pretty great way t o celebrate a release if you ask me.  We are also booking shows right into the new year in Canada, Oregon and various other places, so come see us when we are in your neighborhood.   XS ROCK: … Read More →

Melodic tech-death overlords ARSIS are pleased to announce that they will release their horror movie inspired opus Visitant on November 2nd via Nuclear Blast (North/Central/South America) and Agonia (Europe/Rest of World). Today, the band has released a video trailer explaining the album title and lyrics for the record, here: https://youtu.be/mp7Dhdtt-A0 Visitant was recorded in part and mixed and mastered by producer Mark Lewis (WHITECHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER, DEICIDE, CANNIBAL CORPSE). Artwork was created by longtime collaborator Mark Riddick. Pre-order the album in various physical … Read More →

Since 2016 the German Death Metal Institution DAWN OF DISEASE has been a part of the Napalm Records family, releasing two very strong albums in this relatively short period: "Worship The Grave" and "Ascension Gate" (which reached # 46 in the official German charts. Through numerous shows supporting the likes AMON AMARTH, BEHEMOTH, ARCH ENEMY, POWERWOLF, SODOM and AT THE GATES as well as appearances at festivals including Wacken Open Air, Rock Hard Festival, Party.San Open Air, Metal Hammer Paradise, Rockharz Festival, Metal On The Hill and Summer Breeze Open Air, Dawn of Disease has gained … Read More →

CORNERS OF SANCTUARY (COS) has released a new music video for the second single “Hail, Hail,” off their latest album “The Galloping Hordes,” which is available on Killer Metal Records. Filmed entirely in Hannover, Germany, the video is now live for viewing on the band’s official website, You Tube and Facebook. The video was shot while COS was on tour in Germany this past August supporting the new album’s CD release on August 10th . Production took place on location at the former World Fair Expo 2000 site in Hannover. The video is uniquely and vibrantly back dropped by colorful graffiti and … Read More →

Norwegian heavy metal /power metal band, GUARDIANS OF TIME, have released a new music video for 'As I Burn' featuring Tim "Ripper" Owens (ex Judas Priest, Iced Earth) on vocals. The track is taken of their fifth album Tearing Up The World, out on October 19th, 2018 via ROAR! Rock Of Angles Records. The album will be available as Digipack CD + Double Black Vinyl. Tearing Up The World featuring guest performances of Abbath and Tim ”Ripper” Owens he vinyl version includes an exclusive bonus live version of the song “Empire”. The album was mixed and mastered in cooperation with Studio … Read More →

Starbreaker Dysphoria out January 25th, 2019 (Frontiers Music Srl) check out the new song ‘Pure Evil' Starbreaker - “Dysphoria” Album pre-order: http://radi.al/Starbreaker Tony Harnell, the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and former vocalist of multi-platinum hard rock band TNT, and Magnus Karlsson, current PRIMAL FEAR guitarist extraordinaire, have rejoined forces for the release of the third STARBREAKER album! Entitled “Dysphoria”, this new album showcases everything the project has become known for: metal sensibilities, melodic songs with killer hooks, thought provoking … Read More →

The promising symphonic/alternative metal band from Coimbra have just released an official music video for a new original song, entitled “Wraith Of Oblivion”, that will be included on their first full-length record.   Little more than a year after releasing their debut EP “Dimensions Of A Dream”, Secret Chord astonish their fans with a brand new song. “Wraith Of Oblivion” is the title of their most recent composition, revealed last September 8th. The new song’s music video, already available on YouTube, was recorded by Marta Malva in Tentúgal (Coimbra) and Amieira (Soure) and … Read More →

UNEARTH Announces Second Leg of US Tour   New Album "Extinction(s)" Due November 23rd via Century Media Records UNEARTH will release their new album "Extinction(s)"on November 23rd via Century Media Records. In support of the album, UNEARTH will hit the road this November with Fit For An Autopsy.  The first leg of the tour has The Agony Scene and Traitors rounding out the package. These shows run from November 2nd through November 18th. Today UNEARTH has announced a second leg of the tour which kicks off November 19th in Cincinnati, OH.   Again they will hit the road with Fit … Read More →

'Feed The Fire' is the first solo release from Billy Graziadei of BIOHAZARD and POWERFLO. “With BillyBio, it’s 100% me. No influence from anyone else. This is who I am and what I’ve become. I’m a product of everyone I’ve met, talked with, shared my stories with…and a bit of their stories as well.” Billy Graziadei Music has always been the central, unifying force in Billy Graziadei’s life. Early musical training took place on the Graziadei family’s old, forever out-of-tune upright piano and he began studying music under the guidance of his Grandfather and Uncle, both of whom he had … Read More →

THEM Release New Lyric Video For "Circuitous"   New Album "Manor Of The Se7en Gables" Available October 26, via SPV/Steamhammer   The German-American Power/Thrash Metal band THEM have released their second single and video for the song "Circuitous" today. The song is taken from the new album "Manor Of The Se7en Gables". You can watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/p3ubsSI58Ug Singer KK Fossor says about the song: "Following the sacrifice of Mary Hawthorne in Sweet Hollow's Cemetery, KK Fossor and his maniacal … Read More →

Legendary drummer, Raymond Herrera (former: Fear Factory, Brujeria, Arkaea) calls album "a righteous barrage of the senses with some great riffs, beats and melodies thrown in. This album is true to the metal art form, and is a must hear." Single Bullet Theory will release their latest album Divine Ways of Chaos on October 19th after a lengthy and tumultuous period which saw lineup changes and serious health conditions delay its release. SBT is proud to announce that this will be their first full length album released independently and under their complete control.   Divine Ways of … Read More →

Blackened metal band MALPHAS are pleased to reveal their new song "Red Constellations" via Ghost Cult Magazine. The track is from their upcoming album The 39th Spirit which will be released on Via Nocturna later this month. The band commented  “Malphas is stoked to finally unleash these ten tracks upon the world with our new partners in Via Nocturna. We’ve worked very hard on this album and couldn’t be more proud of the end result and our growth as a band. ‘The 39th Spirit’ is the story of man’s corruption by Malphas, in his quest to destroy the roots of organized religion. He forms a pact … Read More →

All That Remains have posted the following on their Facebook page regarding the death of guitarist Oli Herbert: We were devastated to learn that Oli Herbert, our friend, guitar player, and founding member of All That Remains, has passed away. Oli was an incredibly talented guitarist and song writer who defined Rock and Metal from the Northeast. His impact on the genres and our lives will continue indefinitely. No further details are available at this time. The band and family request that you please respect their privacy and remember Oli by celebrating the great music he made. All … Read More →

Revocation recently released their new album, The Outer Ones, via Metal Blade Records; for their efforts, the band has now entered the international charts! See below for all positions: #4 Current Hard Music Albums (USA) #4 Top New Artist Albums (USA) #11 Record Label Independent Current Albums (USA) #12 Top New Artist Albums Consumption (USA) #16 Current Rock Albums (USA) #20 LP Vinyl Albums (USA) #27 Internet Albums (USA) #43 Record Label Independent Current Albums Consumption (USA) #46 Billboard Top 200 Albums (USA) #59 Current Digital Albums (USA) #62 Digital Albums (USA) #64 … Read More →

Russia's SECOND TO SUN Announce Forthcoming Album 'The Walk' / Official Video Released Saint Petersburg (RU) - Prolific Russian Metal group SECOND TO SUN will release new album The Walk on November 25. As merciless and brutal as the frosts of Siberia, The Walk is available for pre-order digitally through all online retailers and streaming platforms, as well as on CD. Pre-order: smarturl.it/STSTHEWALK Spotify: https://goo.gl/UPsWmr Apple Music: https://goo.gl/UPsWmr An official video for album track "The Train 1702" is available at this location. The band released the … Read More →

Watch the music video at here / Stream the single via Spotify & Apple Music. Symphonic death metal quartet Genus Ordinis Dei have revealed a brand-new music video for their latest single, Hail and Kill. The song, which was originally written and recorded by the legendary power-metal band Manowar is out now via iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, Apple Music and more! The video was directed by Steve Saints. Watch the ‘Hail and Kill’ music video at this location. “We’ve always been true fans of this legendary metal band and we know that Manowar inspired thousands of bands, including … Read More →

Devoting his career to fronting such hit bands as Riot, Messiah’s Kiss and Holy Mother, Mike Tirelli has been hailed as one of the most acclaimed metal singers of his time. But now, the highly-versatile vocalist is debuting an EP with his new band Rising FiVe, which he formed with fellow Messiah’s Kiss Bassist Wayne Banks, that he says “represents a whole new direction” for him musically.  No Death Reborn will be released August 24 and, according to Tirelli, it’s a slight departure from the signature sound he’s become known for. Describing the EP as a “modern hard rock/metal mash up of power … Read More →

The Italian melodic power metal band KALIDIA just released a music video for "Frozen Throne", the first single from their new album "The Frozen Throne". "The Frozen Throne" will be released on November 23rd via Inner Wound Recordings. The album will be available on CD, digital and as an exclusive black wooden box edition, limited to 250 hand-numbered copies. Inspired by classic power metal bands like Rhapsody of Fire, Hammerfall and Stratovarius as well as new bands like Beast In Black, Kalidia have created an uplifting melodic power metal album with the roots in classic … Read More →

MELODIC METAL TRAILBLAZERS AMARANTHE RELEASE "COUNTDOWN" SINGLE + VIDEO   NEW STUDIO ALBUM HELIX OUT OCTOBER 19 VIA SPINEFARM RECORDS   BAND TEAMS UP WITH LONGTIME VISUAL COLLABORATOR + DIRECTOR PATRIC ULLAEUS FOR THE VISUAL   With their electrifying fifth album HELIX due out October 19 through Spinefarm Records and armed with new singer Nils Molin, the almighty Amaranthe are taking another leap forward in their sonic evolution. The band has dropped the video for the new single "Countdown." Watch the video, directed by longtime collaborator Patric Ullaeus, HERE. "As … Read More →

UNEARTH Streaming New Lyric Video For 'Survivalist' "Extinction(s)" Pre-Order Info Announced   UNEARTH have confirmed a November 23rdrelease date for their new album "Extinction(s)"via Century Media Records. Today the band has dropped a new lyric video for the second single from the album "Survivalist", watch it HERE. "'Survivalist' is a song written from the perspective of someone battling a potentially terminal illness.  It covers the hopelessness, desperation and devastation to the inner strength and determination one can find from … Read More →

Artist: Sirenia Album: Arcane Astral Aeons Genre: Metal Label: Napalm Records Release Date: October 26, 2018 Two years after Dim Days Of Dolor mastermind Morten Veland presents the ninth SIRENIA album: Arcane Astral Aeons once more reflects the Norwegian`s love for title alliterations and succeeds in infusing the darkest night with the brightest colors. Who could resist a symphonic, unbridled opener like "In Styx Embrace"? Singer Emmanuelle Zoldan`s ethereal mezzo-soprano voice connects all 11 varied and spirited compositions: the insanely melodic "Into The Night" impressively showcases … Read More →

German Metal wizard AXEL RUDI PELL has released a new digital single and lyric video for the song "The Wild And The Young" today. The song is taken from the current studio album "Knights Call". Axel Rudi Pell says: "'The Wild And The Young" is, after the intro, the opening number of our latest long player "Knights Call" and also the concert opener of our recent tour. Highly acclaimed by the fans, we will also open the second leg of our upcoming tour, which will last from October 18th till November 4th, with that track. I personally think, that this song is one of the strongest I wrote so … Read More →

November 16th will see Artillery release their new album, The Face Of Fear - which is the successor to 2016's Penalty By Perception. The Face Of Fear is the band's 9th studio album, and the third with the current line-up. For a preview of the record, a video for the title track can be viewed now at: www.metalblade.com/artillery - where The Face Of Fear can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: --ltd. Digipak-CD with 2 exclusive bonus tracks --180 g black vinyl --opaque grey blue marbeld vinyl (ltd. 300 - EU-exclusive) --golden yellow blue marbled vinyl (ltd. 200 - … Read More →

Lock up your sons and daughters! The Original Virus lineup has returned featuring the golden voice of Henry Heston on vocals and guitars, the forceful pounding drums of Tez Kaylor, and the earth-shattering bass lines of John Hesse. Supplementing the original Virus trio is phenomenal shredder Ricky Kay, formerly of Even X and Carrera. Formed in 1986 by Heston and Taylor, Virus caused a stir from day one with their punk attitude firmly embedded into their brand of thrash metal, their raucous behavior earning them a certain amount of infamy! Whilst those heady, crazy days may now be past, … Read More →

Death metal band EYE OF THE DESTROYER are now streaming their new single "Plagued With Regrets" . The song is the band's first with drummer Joe Randazza taking over vocal duties. Listen to the song here: https://newnoisemagazine.com/stream-eye-destroyer-plagued-regret Formed in 2013 the North Jersey slam freaks in Eye Of The Destroyer have rapidly risen to prominence in the underground death metal scene. Known for their work hard and party harder attitude, these road warriors have quickly garnered a reputation as a tour addicted must see live band. Fusing both old and new strains of … Read More →

Li-sa-X, 13 Year Old Japanese Guitar Prodigy And Viral Video Sensation Releasing Debut LP 'WILL' on October 26 via Sony Music Japan Check Out The New Video "Little Wings" (Featuring 11 Year Old Chinese Guitar Whiz Yo-Yo) 13-year-old Japanese guitar prodigy and Internet sensation, Li-sa-X is releasing 'WILL,' her debut full-length album on October 26 via Sony Music Japan. A video for the track "Little Wings" (which features 11-year-old Chinese guitar genius Yo-Yo) is premiering today  A combination of fresh sensibility and transcendent technique, the sensational “Junior High School Guitar … Read More →

Her Fire" is a fun, energetic song with catchy melodies and lyrics with a true distorted rock and roll sound blended with a diverse range of vocals encompassing metal, punk and hints of soul. This well produced and artistic video brings fire to the genre, staying groovy and adding a sexy and heavy flair to it. Vocalist Harley Olivia shares why it is her favorite song to play live: “We chose “Her Fire” as a single because it demonstrates both our catchy groove and our heavier sounding elements, particularly with the vocals. I like the dichotomy of the soft, pretty sounding vocals … Read More →

Today, FIFTH ANGEL release their new digital single "The Third Secret". They have also revealed a new trailer containing various song excerpts from the upcoming album, including "The Third Secret," "We Will Rise," "'Dust To Dust" and "This Is War". Watch the trailer here to find out more about "The Third Secret": https://youtu.be/rrYaDKSZRFk Get the single digitally here: http://nblast.de/FATheThirdSecretSingle Listen to "The Third Secret" in Nuclear Blast Novelties playlists: http://nblast.de/SpotifyNovelties http://nblast.de/AppleMusicNovelties The first album from FIFTH … Read More →

On November 16th, Amon Amarth will release 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 … Read More →

Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg is hosting a one-night-only covers show on October 16 at Basement East in Nashville, TN! 100% of the proceeds from the event will benefit "Buddies on the Beat," Weinberg's charity through Best Buddies Tennessee - a nonprofit that creates one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Joining Weinberg for this exclusive performance are: - Troy Sanders (Mastodon) - Max Weinberg and Garry Tallent (Bruce Springsteen & The E St. Band) - Ben Weinman (Dillinger Escape … Read More →

he digital only EP is available to stream or download here: http://radi.al/TheDevilsTurn   The band continues to work on their next full-length album, which we anticipate releasing in 2019.   Guitarist Tuomas Heikkinen says, "we’re excited that the EP is now released! It is very much a ’live’ thing. We wanted it to rock and breathe and did not punch, edit, quantize, and polish everything as much as I guess often is the ’standard’. With the album in the works, it’s been some time since I last last listened through the EP. I did again recently and was very happy with the … Read More →

NECKBREAKER SUPREMACY: LEGION OF THE DAMNED IS BACK! If there is a band that'll break your neck from the sheer force of their music, it must be LEGION OF THE DAMNED! Now the Dutch thrash/death/black outfit returns after a hiatus of five years - even more furious than ever! On January 4, 2019 the quartet will release Slaves of the Shadow Realm via Napalm Records. This monster resembles a colossal, smooth and blackened monolith. Five years after the much-praised Ravenous Plague, the shredding legion returns with producer Andy Classen and presents an album that merges … Read More →

EDEN'S CURSE to release 'TESTAMENT - THE BEST OF EDEN'S CURSE' on 2nd November. Eden's Curse are delighted to announce the details of their new release 'Testament - The Best Of Eden's Curse'. 'Testament – The Best Of Eden’s Curse' will be released by the band's long time label AFM Records on 2nd November 2018 and is a two disc CD set that features 14 songs, covering all five studio albums, on CD1 and a bonus disc 'The Best Of The Bonus Tracks' on CD2, which includes a brand new song 'Forever'. 'Forever' will be released as a single/lyric video on 12th October 2018 and was written by … Read More →

Comprised of former members of SoCal legends Suicidal Tendencies, Luicidal will return this fall for the release of their 2nd full-length album, Born In Venice, on October 12th with Cleopatra Records. Fans can pre-order the record at iTunes (https://apple.co/2OFm5lH). Bringing the spirit of true Southern California punk rock back to the forefront, Luicidal has partnered with Billboard.com to debut the record’s 1st new single, “Institucionalizado,” via a music video. The track is a reimagining of the classic Suicidal Tendencies’ track, which Luicidal frontman Louiche Mayorga co-wrote during … Read More →

Hot on the heels of last year’s “Gothica”, UK hard rock stalwarts TEN are returning with a new album, “Illuminati”!    The album promises to be one of the hallmarks of their 22+ years career, where fans will easily spot all the trademark textures and flavours they have come to expect from TEN, with a consistent and solid spark of creativity throughout. “Illuminati” continues to build upon the rich legacy that the great British rockers have established in their 20+ year career. Listen NOW to the first track from the album “Jericho”! Pre-order “Illuminati" … Read More →

Southern California Blackened Death Metal outfit Witch Casket have announced the release of their second album entitled "Punishment" as a follow up to the band's first album "Hatred Index" which was released earlier this year. The album, which will be an EP, was produced, engineered and mixed by the band's guitarist, Colin "Nylock" Cameron, and mastered by Maor Appelbaum of Maor Appelbaum Mastering. Performing on the album is guitarist Nylock, handling guitar, bass, drums, Piano Keyboards, and Orchestral Arrangements.  Vocals were performed by Drogoth, with additional guitar by Neal … Read More →

RAVEN Announce North American Tour! In between recording a scorching new studio album and a European tour opening for Saxon, NWoBHM legends RAVEN have announced a 27 date North American tour with Extinction AD and Mobile Deathcamp providing support.  The tour begins on November 1st in Houston, TX and runs through December 1st in Jonesboro, GA.  A complete list of dates can be found below "We are firing on all cylinders right now in Europe and are looking forward to blasting out a revised headline set with a few surprises!" says frontman and … Read More →

Melodic tech-death overlords ARSIS are pleased to announce that they will release their horror movie inspired opus Visitant on November 2nd via Nuclear Blast (North/Central/South America) and Agonia (Europe/Rest of World). Today, the band has released the lyric video for a brand new track entitled "Hell Sworn". The song features a guest solo from INFERI guitarist Malcolm Pugh and can be heard, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J51bc7UHyyo Check out the music video for the first single "Tricking The Gods", directed by Rob Neilson, at this … Read More →

Shortly before heading out on their Apocalypse Over Europe Tour, the American heavy metal force RIOT V have released a lyric video for "Caught in the Witch's Eye" from their recent album Armor of Light. In addition, the special vinyl pressing of Live At Keep It True Festival 2015 which was previously only available as a bonus CD for the bands latest studio album Armor Of Light, will be out this Friday. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/C8BZ3ERhlJI The band commented: "We are very excited about a couple of things coming up. First we offer a conceptual lyric video from our latest … Read More →

 Egyptian/Canadian metal band MASSIVE SCAR ERA will release sophomore EP Color Blind on October 5. A previously released official video for the title track has garnered a worldwide buzz and can be viewed at the following location: youtu.be/Dx7auM8dAhU Pre-order Color Blind massivescarera.bandcamp.com/album/color-blind Inclusive of members located in both Cairo and Vancouver, MASSIVE SCAR ERA is a metal band with Egyptian-oriented influences. The band introduces pre-colonial Egyptian music to through their sound, celebrating the Egyptian identity. What does this mean? The violin, which … Read More →

The memorable band name of these Bulgarian MELODIC THRASH DEATH METAL command is of ancient Greek origin and literally means 'fear of good'. During the summer 2018, EUFOBIA worked on the music video for the song "Cyber Pervert", which will be presented on September 17th 2018. The title of the song is so self-explanatory that nothing needs to be explained about the lyrical, socio-critical content. This track is a song from "Eufobia", the third album of the band. The video was directed by the Bulgarian graphic designer and video director Val Volegna, who also created the artwork … Read More →

NYHC kings MADBALL are gearing up to join SUICIDAL TENDENCIES on the Still Cyco Punk After All These Tourson September 18th in Phoenix, Arizona! Today, the band released the music video for "Freight Train" off their recent album, For The Cause. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/XpHpkAAlKYQ MADBALL will also play a handful of one off dates during the tour as well as a 3-day run in October. The trek will start in Ocala, Florida on October 24th with VIETMON and COLDSIDE followed by the 25th and 26th where they will be joined by label mates COMEBACK KID. Freddy … Read More →

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements? We just recently released our new album, The Introspect, on September 15th. We played a quintuple CD release show with other locals including Apprentice and Truent. Vancouver Island natives Forever Frost and Liberatia joined us and it was an absolute banger! The feedback we’ve heard about the show and the album has been tremendous. We have things lined up for the rest of 2018, including playing with a huge influence of ours, Neck of the Woods, on November 24th at the Astoria. Looking into … Read More →

New Hampshire-based melodic blackened death metal band SOLIUM FATALIS has released a lyric video for another new song from forthcoming album Genetically Engineered to Enslave. Push on to the "Threshold" at youtu.be/aJRIahm4Fv0 Toilet ov Hell previously premiered new track "A Tongue to Taste the Collapse." Click to listen at this location. The fourth album from SOLIUM FATALIS features guest appearances by members of CRYPTOPSY and CHTHE'ILIST, and a ripping cover of EPIDEMIC's "Factor Red." SOLIUM FATALIS will release Genetically Engineered to Enslave on October 13. Pre-order packages … Read More →

SACROSANCT, the German-Dutch progressive thrash metal outfit founded by former Pestilence guitarist Randy Meinhard, have signed a multi-album deal with ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records. SACROSANCT returns reformed to the scene after a 25-year hiatus. Kees Harrison (formerly of Dutch prog-metal act Sphere of Souls) recently joined SACROSANCT on bass: ‘Having been a fan of SACROSANCT for many years, I’m both honoured and excited to be working with Randy on the band’s new album.’ SACROSANCT is: Richard F. Hesselink - vocals Randy Meinhard - guitars (ex Pestilence) Christian Göwert - … Read More →

WITHIN TEMPTATION SIGN WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC GERMANY, PARTNERING WITH SPINEFARM RECORDS FOR THE U.S. + UK   NEW ALBUM, RESIST, SET FOR RELEASE ON DECEMBER 14   FIRST SINGLE "THE RECKONING" FEATURING JACOBY SHADDIX OUT NOW - LISTEN! WITHIN TEMPTATION- the leaders of dark anthems, with a career spanning two decades - have signed a worldwide deal with Universal Music Germany. The band is partnering with Spinefarm Records for North America and the UK. This joining of forces comes ahead of the new album Resist, scheduled for release on December … Read More →

Vancouver, Canada metallers Unleash the Archers currently out on the road in North America in support of their latest album Apex, that was released in summer of 2017 via Napalm Records.  The tour stops tonight in Costa Mesa, CA and runs through October 14thin Vancouver, BC. A complete list of dates can be found below Today the band is excited to share their new lyric video for the song "Ten Thousand Against One", taken from Apex.  Watch the video HERE. "When we finished recording Apex and had to choose the songs that would be released as singles, we had a really … Read More →

Australia's leading international independent record label, Golden Robot Records, continues to grow at an unprecedented pace. The label is absolutely thrilled to announce that globally revered, Billboard-charting rock icons KING'S X are now part of their ever-growing international roster. KING'S X recently signed a global deal with Golden Robot Records which will see their long-awaited forthcoming new album released worldwide in 2019 via Golden Robot Records' partners in the U.S., Europe and Japan. "I'm really excited to release the next KING'S X album with Mark, Derek and the crew at … Read More →

Chicago thrashers WRATH will premiere the lyric video for their new track “DRAW BLOOD” The track comes from their long awaited new abum RAGE in stores October 5th via COMBAT/EMP. Produced by Chris Djuricic & WRATH, and mixed and mastered by the legendary Bill Metoyer (Slayer, Sacred Reich, Helstar), with explosive cover art created by Ipoet Poetra/Five Mlligrams and WRATH, Rage is 10 tracks of unadulterated Thrash Metal fury. WRATH, with Combat labelmates Green Death, will also join David Ellefson for several Midwest dates on his upcoming BASSTORY tour starting 10/4 in Lombard, … Read More →

Artist: Hardcore Superstar Album: You Can't Kill My Rock N' Roll Genre: Hard Rock Label: Sony / Gain Music Release Date: September 21, 2018 Track Listing: 01. AD/HD 02. Electric Rider 03. My Sanctuary 04. Hit Me Where It Hurts 05. You Can't Kill My Rock 'n Roll 06. The Others 07. Have Mercy on Me 08. Never Cared for Snobbery 09. Baboon 10. Bring the House Down 11. Medicine Man 12. Goodbye Band Members: Jocke Berg - vocals Vic Zino - guitar Martin Sandvik - bass Adde Andreasson - drums You Can’t Kill My Rock ‘N Roll is the 11th album from Gothenburg’s HARDCORE … Read More →