Metal Blade Records has re-signed ARCH/MATHEOS for a worldwide deal! ARCH/MATHEOS began as a reunion between founding Fates Warning members John Arch (vocals) and Jim Matheos (guitar), who hadn't collaborated since John Arch's solo EP, 'A Twist Of Fate' (2003) - and hadn't fully collaborated for a whole album since Fates Warning's 'Awaken the Guardian'... Continue Reading →
RIVERS OF NIHIL’s ‘Monarchy’ album first time on vinyl
On September 14th , Rivers Of Nihil will release their second full-length, 'Monarchy', for the first time ever on vinyl via Metal Blade Records. See below for all versions: opaque bone vinyl (US exclusive - limited to 500 copies) electric blue / mustard splattered vinyl (US exclusive - limited to 250 copies) sea blue inside... Continue Reading →
THE CROWN launched a new video
The Crown made a video for 'In the Name of Death', a song taken from the band's latest release 'Cobra Speed Venom'. http://www.thecrownofficial.com https://www.facebook.com/thecrownofficial
CD review REDEMPTION ‘Long Night’s Journey Into Day’
(9/10) One of the bands that constantly delivered excellent music over the last few years was prog metal powerhouse Redemption. The band is the brainchild of guitarist Nick van Dyk and debut in 2003 with their self-titled first album. After some years with InsideOut the band released the first album for Metal Blade in 2016.... Continue Reading →
Metal Blade re-issues KING DIAMOND classics
Metal Blade Records started in early summer a re-release series of King Diamond classics. From 'Fatal Portrait' to 'Abigail II - The Revenge', vinyl versions have been launched already or will see the light of day within the coming weeks. The re-issues are done as an exclusive edition on 180gr. vinyl and come as pic... Continue Reading →
REVOCATION announces ‘The Outer Ones’
On September 28th, Revocation will release their new album, 'The Outer Ones', via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of 'The Outer Ones', a video for the first single, 'Of Unworldly Origin' (directed by David Brodsky), can be viewed HERE. 'The Outer Ones' sees Revocation pushing both the death metal and progressive elements of their... Continue Reading →
CD review KISSIN‘ DYNAMITE ‚Ecstacy‘
(9/10) I think that one of the reasons why a Kissin‘ Dynamite album creates some excitement on my side is the fact that the guys partly remind me of my own youth. Grown up in Swabia and being thrilled by metal is what I get in my mind when listening to Kissin‘ Dynamite‘s music. It... Continue Reading →
New SATAN album in September
NWoBHM veterans Satan will release a new studio album on September 7th. 'Cruel Magic' will come via Metal Blade Records and comprises of 10 songs: 01. Into The Mouth Of Eternity 02. Cruel Magic 03. The Doomsday Clock 04. Legions Hellbound 05. Ophidian 06. My Prophetic Soul 07. Death Knell For A King 08. Who... Continue Reading →
CD review LIZZY BORDEN ‘My Midnight Things’
(4/10) The first Lizzy Borden record that crossed my way was ‘The Murderess Metal Road Show’ release from 1986. It was the mix of metal, horror and rock’n’roll circus that caught the attention of an 18 year old and it was the sophomore studio album ‘Menace to Society’ that intensified the positive impression. Metal lost... Continue Reading →
SATAN announces a new 7″
On July 6th Metal Blade will release the 'The Doomsday Clock' 7" single on vinyl as well as digital. The b-side features another brand new track, 'Catacombs' exclusively to this 7". You can get 'The Doomsday Clock' in these formats, limitations in brackets: • Black vinyl (400) • Transparent red vinyl (200) • White vinyl... Continue Reading →

