Swedish metal outfit Scar Symmetry has already quite a track record. The band started in 2004 and went through different phases in which they offered their version of melodic death metal. From the raw and progressive debut to the acclaimed rather catchy ‘Holographic Universe’ the band offered different versions of their interpretation of melodic death... Continue Reading →
PAIN announce tour dates for autumn 2023
Pain, the band known for high-energy performances is thrilled to announce their highly anticipated 'I AM' European/UK Tour. With 17 countries and 33 cities on the itinerary, this tour promises an unforgettable experience for fans throughout Europe and UK. Prepare to be captivated by the raw energy and intensity of Pain's performances as they take... Continue Reading →
Review ELEGANT WEAPONS ‘Horns For a Halo’
Elegant Weapons is an interesting new constellation of musicians, with the line-up including Richie Faulkner, a long-time Judas Priest guitarist. In addition, Ronnie Romero lends his voice to the band, while the rhythm section consists of Dave Rimmer (Uriah Heep) and Christopher Williams (Accept). Thus, there are experts at work in the band. The fact... Continue Reading →
Review ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN ‘Kingdom Unknown’
It will take a little while until autumn arrives. But the waiting time will be shortened by the new album of Arrival Of Autumn. The Canadian band, based in Grande Prairie, Alberta is releasing their third album 'Kingdom Undone' and what the guys unleash is a massive riff assault. The band covers the overlap of... Continue Reading →
A.I. video for TYPE O NEGATIVE’s ‘Halloween in Hell’
A.I. also starts to enter the metal world. Asked by Nuclear Blast, Corinne Larre (Twisted Hooves Studio) created an animated music video for Type O Negative’s ‘Halloween in Hell’ and shared the following: "When Nuclear Blast asked me to make this video using artificial intelligence, I was eager to explore the thousand possibilities offered by... Continue Reading →
FEAR FACTORY will come to Europe in late autumn 2023
Fear Factory announced a tour with shows in Europe and UK. The band will be supported by Butcher Babies from the US and Ignea from Ukraine. The tour will start on Oct. 27th, 2023 in Nottingham, UK and will end on December 16th, 2023 in Helsikini, Finland. Here are all the dates: 27 Oct -... Continue Reading →
Review IMMORTAL ‘War Against All’
The new Immortal album can't exactly be described as a quick fix, as it took five years before the band from Bergen, Norway shipped their new work 'War Against All' from the Norwegian fjords into the world. Other than Northern Chaos God, the previous album, the new record is actually a kind of Demonaz solo... Continue Reading →
CADAVER – new song and details of the new album
Norwegian death metallers, Cadaver are proud to reveal ‘The Age Of The Offended’ will be unleashed on July 21, 2023 via Nuclear Blast Records. True to the band’s primitive roots and an audacious, ground-breaking, psychedelic horror-show, the album is an angry, fucked up album for angry, fucked up times, defiantly created against the odds. Today,... Continue Reading →
KATAKLYSM reveal details of the upcoming album
For almost three decades, the US/French Canadian-based melodic death metal syndicate Kataklysm has delivered unapologetic waves of powerful sound across the entire globe. On August 11th, 2023 the band’s 15th full-length studio album ‘Goliath’ will be unleashed unto the masses via Nuclear Blast Records. 'Bringer Of Vengeance' is the first single from the album. The... Continue Reading →
FIFTH ANGEL reveal a new song
Metal veterans Fifth Angel will release their newest album ‘When Angels Kill’ on June 16th, 2023 via Nuclear Blast. Today a next song, taken from the upcoming longplayer, has been revealed. ‘Resist the Tyrant’ is the title of a dark and partly rebellious tune and you enjoy it here: https://youtu.be/tmGzEqZHJVE Tracklist Descent Into Darkness When... Continue Reading →
New video from THE HALO EFFECT
The Halo Effect launched a new video. ‘Path of Fierce Resistance’ is a song that has been released already earlier as a bonus track in Japan and will now be released as a single internationally. Here is the link to enjoy the song: https://youtu.be/cTrwTfx5t-g
LUCIFER launched a new video
Swedish heavy rockers Lucifer unleashed with ‘A Coffin has No Silver Lining (The Sistine Version)’ a new song. It is the first single the band reveals after having signed a deal with Nuclear Blast records and it is taken from the upcoming album ‘Lucifer V’. Here you can enjoy the song: https://youtu.be/-EZkgyp9D18
EPICA to support METALLICA on stadium shows in May
Symphonic metal titans Epica have been announced as direct support for Metallica at Paris’ Stade de France and Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion during Metallica’s M72 world tour. Vocalist Simone Simons comments: “We are beyond excited to share the stage with the legendary Metallica that has had a great influence on the whole music scene, including Epica.” Epica... Continue Reading →
Review DEATHSTARS “Everything Destroys You”
Sometimes what you see and what you hear doesn’t exactly match. Sitting in the sun along the Danish coastline is a joy in May. At the same time listening to dark music with earphones is rather the opposite vibe and still entertaining. The soundtrack for this sunny day is the new album from Swedish masters... Continue Reading →
HAMMERFALL continue with the retrospective series
Hammerfall belong to the spearheads a revived passion for heavy metal. After a time when nu metal, grunge and all kinds of sub-genres evolved, the swedes brought back traditional metal to the plate. It was the 1997 release ‘Glory by the Brave’ that fascinated headbangers and it marks the start of an impressive career. Twenty... Continue Reading →