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It's been silent for a while in the camp of Swedish metallers Enforcer - too silent! But now the quartet is back with their highly anticipated fifth studio album entitled 'Zenith'. The record will be unleashed on April 26, 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records - containing 10 brand new anthems, bringing not only classic tunes, but also fresh blood to... Continue Reading →
(9/10) 'Verkligheten' is not only the title of Soilwork's newest delivery, it's also the Swedish word for 'reality'. Now, why am I telling this? The thing is that if you have a hard time and went through changes, you have to face reality at a certain moment. In such a context Swedish Soilwork couldn't have... Continue Reading →
Doro has now announced to release the 4-track vinyl EP 'Backstage To Heaven' on March 8th - on the same day the second leg of her worldtour kicks off! The EP will feature two album tracks, as well as two unreleased, new live tracks. "I wish you all a happy new year, it will surely become a rocking... Continue Reading →
Markus’ Heavy Music Blog: Hello guys. First of all thank you for taking some time for MHMB. The new year starts extremely exciting for you and with 'Black Frost' you have your 4th longplayer ready to be released. Can you tell us a little about the new album. What can the fans expect? Volker Dieken:... Continue Reading →
(8/10) 'Black Frost' with all its blackness fits perfectly into the dark month of January. Nailed To Obscurity's debut for Nuclear Blast is a seven-track trip into melancholy and greyness,a journey you should joi. The quintet from Northern Germany adds with 'Black Frost' an album to their discography that shows the band on a next... Continue Reading →
Japanese metallers Anthem will release a greatest hits album entitled ‘Nucleus’. The longplayer is completely re-recorded and comes with English lyrics. A first song has been revealed. It’s ‘Black Empire’ and you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C96wh7l-2lw&feature=youtu.be Tracklist: 01.Immortal Blind02. Black Empire03.Overload04. Stranger05. Linkage06. Eternal Warrior07. Ghost In The Flame08. Venom Strike09. Awake Bonus Live... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Swiss-based Burning Witches debuted in 2017 via BW Records. The self-titled album was a wow moment. Eleven songs showed that there is the next generation of metal bands in Switzerland, following the legendary Krokus. Destruction's Schmier as well as VO Pulver, known from e.g. Gurd, were already involved in the production of the powerful premier,... Continue Reading →
New Jersey thrashers Overkill will unleash their 19th studio record, 'The Wings Of War' , on February 22nd, 2019 via Nuclear Blast . Today, the band released their first single "Last Man Standing". Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth comments,"The time has come, for a first taste, 'Last Man Standing'. This cut got the unanimous nod to openThe Wings of War, all they way... Continue Reading →
Swedish metallers Soilwork have released a video teaser for the brand new Song, 'Stålfågel'. Check the excerpt from the upcoming music video here: https://youtu.be/5LgJLGNnifk
(8/10) Although Europe isn't fully covered by winterly frost, de-icing is available. It might help less outdoors, but what Gotthard adds to their musical offer is an album that's for sure heart-warming. It was in 1997 when the Swiss-based rocker presented their soulful side with an album entitled 'D-Frosted'. After having released three hard rocking records... Continue Reading →
Red is the new black. Metal Church's newest delivery 'Damned if You Do' is also available as vinyl. The format comes with two LP's and a gatefold album sleeve. The red vinyl version is limited to 500 pieces and songs are the same as on the other formats. What's missing are the lyrics, but besides... Continue Reading →
Tobias Sammet's Avantasia will release album number eight on February 15th, 2019 via Nuclear Blast. Next to Sammet himself Avantasia's core team includes Sasch Paeth, Michael Rodenberg and Felix Bohnke. Michael Kiske, Ronnie Atkins, Eric Martin, Geoff Tate, Jorn Lande and Bob Catley well-known singers are contributing and also new names appear on the list... Continue Reading →
Swedish Hammerfall is without any doubt one of the bands the brought back traditional heavy metal in a time when grunge had its peak. In the mid-'90s heavy metal faced tough times and it wasn't an easy period to start a new metal band. Swedish Heavy Metal Templars, Hammerfall, accepted the challenge and their debut... Continue Reading →
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