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German power metal force Iron Savior share today their new single and official video, “The Creature’s Tale”, the second taste of the upcoming album Deathbringer, out on November 13,2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Vocalist Piet Sielck said: “Of course the classic Frankenstein story has been told in many ways before, but it appears to never... Continue Reading →
Shogun Mojo - an exciting new collaboration between legendary Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer and acclaimed singer-songwriter Dan Reed of Dan Reed Network fame – debut on Frontiers Music Srl with a self-titled album, set for release on November 6, 2026. The band is also thrilled to unveil the first single, “Under The Gun”, along with... Continue Reading →
Exumer got off to a strong start in the mid-’80s with Possessed by Fire. The title track in particular has become a classic when it comes to thrash metal. With their second album, Rising from the Sea, Mem von Stein and his bandmates scored another hit before things went quiet for the band. Exumer called it quits... Continue Reading →
With their new single “Eight Legs of Thunder,” Amon Amarth unleash the next anthem from their upcoming album The Allfather Awakens Inspired by Sleipnir, Oden’s (Note: Oden is the Swedish form of the name Odin and is deliberately spelled this way here) legendary eight-legged steed, and driven by a galloping riff and a powerful chorus,... Continue Reading →
Marrow Deep is an album that, in many ways, marks the beginning of a new era for Mastodon. A lot has happened in the five years since the release of Hushed and Grim. The most profound event was undoubtedly the death of Brent Hinds. Now, almost exactly a year later, Mastodon return with a new album, and... Continue Reading →
Time flies. It’s hard to believe that 36 years have already passed since Kamelot released their debut album. The veterans of symphonic metal got started at a time when grunge and nu metal were making their way into the charts. That didn’t stop Thomas Youngblood from going against the trends and starting a band with... Continue Reading →
Flotsam and Jetsam are one of those bands that delivered an exceptional debut, raised the bar with their second album, and, despite a few ups and downs along the way, never really disappoint. Doomsday for the Deceiver was their milestone debut, and with No Place for Disgrace followed a second record that took the band’s... Continue Reading →
Canadian/American metallers Smoulder return with their long-awaited third studio album, Witch Wife in an Alien World, a bold, daring collection of eight songs that continue to push boundaries and shatter conventions.The opening track "Water Wars" has been premiered here with a lyric video: https://youtu.be/ZMJmxvxqfWs?si=Ds2UqGvttKsWe9pLWitch Wife in an Alien World is scheduled for October 9th 2026 via Cruz... Continue Reading →
Gorod hail from France, and their passion lies less with chanson and more with crushing metal. The band has been operating under the name Gorod since 2005, after spending several years as Gorgasm. Their trademark is technically demanding death metal, and that remains the driving force on their new album. “The Ember Gone” is the... Continue Reading →
Sometimes a band simply knows exactly what it wants to sound like. Airbourne are one of those bands. Since their early days, the Australians have stood for loud guitars, straight-ahead riffs, rock ’n’ roll attitude, and songs that feel like they were made to be played with the volume turned way up. With their self-titled... Continue Reading →
A few days ago, Mob Rules released Stories From the Verdant Vale, an album that turns out to be not quite as new as it might first appear. The songs originated from the sessions for the band’s 2025 album Rise of the Ruler and were originally included on the earbook edition. At the time, they were an exclusive... Continue Reading →
20 Buck Spin proudly announces the sophomore full-length album of Canadian Sci-fi Technical Deaththrashers Dissimulator, entitled Artifice Dissolves, set for release on October 2nd 2026.A first track, "Alloyed", is streaming here: https://youtu.be/vziIGhm0Te0?si=mVGRkuTE7lK26s45Vocalist / Guitarist Claude Leduc comments: “‘Alloyed’ is a philosophical musing about Günther Anders’ concept of Promethean shame - the idea that deep down... Continue Reading →
With her new single “Bring Me Silence,” released today via REVAMP Music / Warner Music, Floor Jansen returns to a more powerful, metal-influenced sound, ushering in a new chapter in her solo career. She also announces her new studio album, Hytress, set for release on January 15, 2027. You can watch the video for “Bring... Continue Reading →
Donate blood and receive an exclusive Wacken T-shirt: The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) and Wacken Open Air (W:O:A) are continuing their joint blood donation activity. On Saturday, August 22, the UKE and W:O:A invite you to “Blood Donation Day” on the UKE campus. As a special guest, the Heavy METALCHOR e.V. will perform a... Continue Reading →
German heavy metal torchbearers Mystic Prophecy have announced their brand-new studio album, In Metal, set for release on November 27, 2026, via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band, the album announcement arrives alongside the release of its first single, “Robots,” accompanied by an official... Continue Reading →
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