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Metallica have l the re-release of their five-times platinum sixth studio album “Load”, which will be released on June 13 via the band's own Blackened Recordings label. Remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering under the supervision of Greg Fidelman, the “Load Remastered Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set” is now available and full details of... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Paderborn, Germany, Nightbearer is one of the country's rising death metal bands. Founded in 2017, the band released an EP called "Stories from Beyond" in 2018, followed by the debut album "Tales of Sorcery and Death" the next year. With "Defiance", the five-piece band unveils their latest effort, marking a significant step in... Continue Reading →
Two years after launching their debut album, the Norwegian prog rock band Avkrvst is releasing their second album. "Waving at the Sky" is a continuation of the band's journey through the world of layered music with its twists and turns. The band emerged from seemingly nowhere and delivered a remarkable debut. With "Waving at the... Continue Reading →
The witches call - and the king follows! In spring 2026, Swiss heavy metal sensation Burning Witches will embark on a major headlining tour through Europe. Under the banner of the Witches & Kings Tour 2026, the band will not only be bringing their new, eagerly awaited record to the stage, but also a very... Continue Reading →
Are you looking for trouble? Usually, certainly not, but you might make an exception in this case. "Lookin' for Trouble" is the title of the new album by The Dead Daisies, which features ten blistering rock songs. As we have come to expect from the band, each album is a treat for blues and rock... Continue Reading →
What better way to kick off an album called "Roar Like Thunder" than with a roaring thunder? That was exactly the thought that crossed Buckcherry's mind when they were deciding how to start their newest effort. Two years after launching "Vol. 10", the California-based rockers are taking the next step with "Roar Like Thunder". It... Continue Reading →
With “The Land Of Milk And Honey”, GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum rock legends Bush are back with an explosive single from their upcoming tenth studio album “I Beat Loneliness”, which will be released on earMUSIC on July 18th. “The Land Of Milk And Honey” combines raw emotion with relentless social criticism. Produced by Gavin Rossdale and Erik... Continue Reading →
To celebrate the album's release, the band have released the 3rd single and video from the album for the track "The Remedy," a musical elixir composed of equal parts killer chorus, great groove, and huge hooks with the band strutting a bit of funk along the way. Ray Alder's introspective lyrics explore the intricacies of... Continue Reading →
The mighty Saxon performed at Hellfest 2024, and their set was recorded. The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM) veterans presented a great summary of their impressive back catalog with 14 songs. The UK's pioneering heavy metal band has released several live albums throughout their career, and "Eagles Over Hellfest" is one of them... Continue Reading →
Despite his involvement with black metal since 1992, Gaahl (aka Kristian Espedal) is the driving force behind the nascent group known as Gaahl's Wyrd, which is commemorating its tenth anniversary this year. The number of releases, however, is easy to keep track of. A few singles, an EP, and the debut album "GasiR – Ghosts... Continue Reading →
For over three decades, Paradise Lost have been at the forefront of gloomy metal - with over two million albums sold and a legacy that still resonates today. Now they are back with "Ascension" - a new, powerful chapter that explores the full depth of their unmistakable sound. Ten brand new songs, produced by guitarist... Continue Reading →
Following the announcement of their 15th studio album Borderland, Finnish metal icons Amorphis release the first single from their forthcoming opus today. "Light And Shadow," which can also be interpreted as a metaphor of the album title in the sense of counter-play between two parties close to each other, wins over listeners right away with... Continue Reading →
Dirkschneider And The Old Gang have released their third single and video, “Hellbreaker” - a thunderous, full-throttle anthem that delivers another fiery preview of their upcoming full-length album, “Babylon,” due out in October 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. With "Hellbreaker", the band pulls no punches, catapulting us straight into true heavy metal! Brutal guitar riffs,... Continue Reading →
Gruesome's connection to the sound of death metal pioneers Death isn’t something new. With a stable lineup since 2014, Gruesome has released two albums related to the first and iconic Death albums. With "Silent Echoes", the band continues to pay tribute to the legacy of Chuck Schuldiner and the sound of Death. This time, Gruesome... Continue Reading →
Swedish 2025 Grammi winners Opeth are pleased to unveil a full-on band performance video for "§1." The track is taken from their current success album The Last Will And Testament (released on November 22, 2024 through Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Music), which was highly praised by press and fans alike and saw frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt return to growling... Continue Reading →
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