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Progressive metal meets timeless class: With Queensrÿche, the Hard Circle Festivals welcome a band that has been one of the defining names in sophisticated heavy metal for decades. Following the announcements of W.A.S.P. as the first headliner, Warkings, and Battle Beast, progressive metal legends Queensrÿche are joining the lineup for the four Hard Circle Festivals... Continue Reading →
Internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer, and Firewind mastermind Gus G. released his fifth solo album Steel Burner on April 24, 2026. Marking his first solo offering in five years, the record delivers a blistering fusion of modern instrumental metal and carefully curated vocal collaborations with some of heavy music’s most legendary voices. Gus himself comments: “Confession” is the... Continue Reading →
Hollywood Vampires, the rock supergroup consisting of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry, and Tommy Henriksen, have announced At Montreux Jazz Festival, an impressive live recording of their legendary performance at the 2018 Montreux Jazz Festival. The album features several cover versions that have not previously been released by the Hollywood Vampires, including a standout... Continue Reading →
CoreLeoni led by Gotthard founding member Leo Leoni, have announced the release of their new studio album Generection, set for release on September 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the band's fourth album since its formation in 2017 and the second featuring vocalist Gent Bushpepa, Generection sees CoreLeoni returning to their roots with their heaviest and hardest-hitting record to... Continue Reading →
Twenty years after its historic Eurovision Song Contest victory, Lordi's iconic anthem "Hard Rock Hallelujah" is returning to dancefloors worldwide in explosive fashion. Swedish DJ and producer J.O.X has teamed up with DJ Ganté to transform the legendary 2006 Eurovision-winning track into a peak-time hard dance weapon designed to ignite dancefloors in clubs and parties.... Continue Reading →
What began on July 13, 2001, in Eislingen an der Fils with their very first performance is today one of Germany’s most enduring, successful, and at the same time most likable punk rock institutions. With boundless energy, plenty of humor, and an unmistakable knack for great melodies, Itchy worked their way up from their first... Continue Reading →
The Black Dahlia Murder was formed in 2001 in Waterford, Michigan, and is considered one of the most critically acclaimed and consistent bands in American extreme metal. They have been signed to Metal Blade Records since their debut album, Unhallowed (2003). The band has released ten studio albums—eight of which made it onto the US... Continue Reading →
Renowned guitarist Snowy White has built an impressive career through both his acclaimed solo work and his time with Thin Lizzy and Roger Waters. Although health issues forced him to retire from live performances in 2019, White continues to captivate fans of sophisticated blues rock with outstanding studio releases. This June, he returns with The Finishing... Continue Reading →
Social Distortion released their new album Born to Kill just a few weeks ago, marking the long-awaited return of a legendary band. After battling cancer, Mike Ness and his bandmates are finally back on the road, touring Europe to promote their upcoming album. The run includes a mix of festival appearances and headlining shows, and tonight... Continue Reading →
Mortem is one of the pioneering bands of the Norwegian black metal scene. Formed in Oslo in 1987, the band released its Slow Death demo in 1989. Driven by Marius Vold and Steinar "Sverd" Johnsen, the demo was produced by none other than Euronymous and Dead of Mayhem. Shortly after its release, however, Mortem was laid to... Continue Reading →
Not Midnight Yet is the third album from Mexican metal force Phantom. Formed in 2021, the band released its debut album in 2023, which served as the springboard for landing a deal with High Roller Records. Just one year after unleashing Tyrants of Wrath, the four-piece returns with its decisive third strike. Featuring 12 tracks and clocking... Continue Reading →
Far From God is the title of Moonspell's fourteenth studio album. Five years after the release of Hermitage, the Portuguese gothic metal pioneers return with a new collection of songs that continues their journey through the darker corners of heavy music. The new album remains firmly rooted in the band's trademark sound while leaning toward an even... Continue Reading →
The sun is blazing outside, temperatures are pushing close to 40 degrees Celsius, and the smartest move is to close the blinds and keep the heat at bay. In the resulting darkness, however, another kind of chill awaits - Warning and their latest album, Rituals of Shame. The record marks the third full-length release in the... Continue Reading →
Boston-based Junius have long been a respected name in the post-metal scene. Formed in 2003, the band released their debut album, The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist, in 2009 and quickly established a reputation for crafting atmospheric and emotionally charged music. Following the release of Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light in 2017, fans had to wait almost... Continue Reading →
Today, we're taking a closer look at Milli Pilli, Muffi Puffi, Riffi Raffi, Komppi Momppi, and Mr. Heavysaurus. Together, these larger-than-life dinosaur and dragon characters make up Heavysaurus, a band with a simple but ambitious mission: introducing the next generation to the world of heavy metal. The story of Heavysaurus began in 2009 when Thunderstone... Continue Reading →
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