Kamelot have just released their new album, Dark Asylum, and will soon kick off the first leg of the Dark Asylum Tour with KamFest at 013 in Tilburg, the Netherlands. The band have now also announced the dates for the second leg of the tour, and here they are: 05/03/26 - Osnabrück, DE - Hyde Park06/03/26 - Groningen,... Continue Reading →
DRAGONFORCE announce European tour 2027
Following the announcement of their tenth studio album and first self-titled release earlier this week, the new chapter of DragonForce continues with 22 dates that have just been revealed as part of the band’s headline Europe Tour 2027. Kicking off April 9th in Paris, the month-long run will bring the world’s fastest band across the... Continue Reading →
NEVERMORE will return to Europe in 2027
There are songs that never really leave you. And for Nevermore fans, the chance to hear them live again has been a long time coming. Throughout 2026, that wait finally came to an end. From packed festival grounds to their recent shows alongside Judas Priest, Nevermore’s return to European stages has been met with an... Continue Reading →
News from IRON SAVIOR
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 →
Review MOB RULES “Stories from the Verdant Vale”
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 →
MYSTIC PROPHECY announce “In Metal”
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 →
Live report ELBRIOT 2026, Open Air am Grossmarkt, Hamburg – August 8th, 2026
Early August also means one thing again this year: Elbriot in Hamburg. The open-air festival at Hamburg’s Grossmarkt has been a fixture on the city’s metal calendar for quite some time now, and once again, it opens its gates for another day of roaring live music. It would be hard to ask for better conditions... Continue Reading →
FULL METAL MAYRHOFEN will once again rock the mountains and valleys in 2027
Following two successful editions, FULL METAL MAYRHOFEN will return to Austria's Zillertal region from March 29 to April 3, 2027. Set against the backdrop of snow-covered peaks, traditional mountain huts, and the Alpine scenery surrounding Mayrhofen, the festival once again combines live metal performances with winter sports and a mountain holiday experience. Advance ticket sales are now open.... Continue Reading →
BRAINSTORM announce a new album called “Nightfall”
A new chapter begins. German metal veterans Brainstorm have officially announced their brand-new studio album, Nightfall. The band's forthcoming full-length will be released via Reigning Phoenix Music in Spring 2027, marking the next milestone in a career spanning more than three decades.Following the critically acclaimed Plague Of Rats, Brainstorm continue to expand the lyrical universe inspired by... Continue Reading →
Review STORMHAMMER “Wrath of the Hammer”
If a band has been around for more than three decades, they're clearly doing something right. It also speaks volumes about their dedication to heavy metal. Stormhammer, hailing from Bavaria, Germany, are one of those bands. Founded in 1993, Stormhammer have gone through several lineup changes over the years, with bassist Horst Tessmann remaining the... Continue Reading →
Review RUTHLESS “Curse of the Beast”
It was the golden age of heavy metal when a band called Ruthless released Discipline of Steel. The album earned a respectable amount of attention in the underground scene, but with so many legendary acts dominating the metal landscape at the time, Ruthless never quite managed to break into the top tier. The band called it... Continue Reading →
GUS G. launches a new video
Internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer, and Firewind mastermind Gus G. released his fifth solo album Steel Burner on April 24, 2026. Marking his first solo offering in five years, the record delivers a blistering fusion of modern instrumental metal and carefully curated vocal collaborations with some of heavy music’s most legendary voices. Gus himself comments: “Confession” is the... Continue Reading →
Review SAVATAGE “Madness Reigns From the Gutter”
Without a doubt, Savatage is one of the greatest heavy metal bands, and earMUSIC has reissued this legendary band's albums. The series continues with a live album that takes us back to 1990. This was a time when Savatage were heading towards the peak of their career. Their fourth album, "Hall of the Mountain King",... Continue Reading →
Review ARMORED SAINT “Emotion Factory Reset”
Armored Saint is a lesson in consistency and what it can lead to. The band, which premiered in 1984 with "March of the Saint", has had an extremely stable line-up. John Bush and Joey Vera formed the band in the early '80s, and Armored Saint quickly became one of the most influential power metal bands... Continue Reading →
SABATON will headline WACKEN OPEN AIR 2026
The 35th edition of Wacken Open Air is fast approaching, and anticipation for this anniversary is building—and is likely to grow even more now that another top-tier act is joining the already packed lineup. Sabaton will return to the Holy Ground seven years after their last visit! Sabaton have issued the following statement:"It’s with massive... Continue Reading →









