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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 →
Among progressive metal albums, few stir as much tension between anticipation and apprehension as a new release from Crimson Glory. Regarded as one of the genre’s most influential '80s bands, the Florida-based group set high standards with their self-titled debut and the landmark follow-up, “Transcendence. " While "Strange and Beautiful" proved to be a more... Continue Reading →
Metal Church are among the greats of heavy metal, with their early albums being true classics of powerful US metal. Following the release of “Congregation of Annihilation”, the future of this iconic band appeared uncertain. However, bandleader Kurdt Vanderhoof managed to breathe new life into the band. A big part of this revival comes down... Continue Reading →
American heavy metal icons, Armored Saint, are back with their anticipated new full-length release, “Emotion Factory Reset,” set for release on May 22nd through Metal Blade Records. “Emotion Factory Reset,” the lineup's ninth studio album since 1984's “March Of The Saint,” is a resurrection of sorts, a tearing down and a rebuilding in eleven songs... Continue Reading →
When I think of Iceland, the first images that come to mind are breathtaking landscapes and stunning natural beauty. Musically, bands like Sólstafir embody the island’s signature blend of melancholy and darkness. Over the past few years, however, Power Paladin have been carving out a very different path. Hailing from Reykjavík, the six-piece injects melody,... Continue Reading →
Freiburg, Germany, is known for having one of the highest numbers of hours of sunshine per year. At the same time, the southwestern region of Germany is associated with wine and good food. Despite these favorable attributes, there is also a darker side. Hailing from Freiburg, denim and leather metallers Kerrigan add some riff power... Continue Reading →
Triumpher was founded in Athens, Greece in 2019 and launched a promising debut album, “Storming the Walls”, in 2023. This brought the band to the attention of No Remorse Records, the label that launched Triumpher's second full-length album, "Spirit Invictus". With “Piercing the Heart of the World”, the Greek quintet continues its metallic adventure in... Continue Reading →
German power metal veterans Masterplan announced a new album. "Metalmorphosis" is the title of the new album which will be released on June 26th, 2026 via Frontiers Music. With "Chase the Light" the lead single has been revealed already. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/nlb0yZIXvgs?si=xNxp4bsQ0xjkcqQc Roland Grapow mentions: "A dark and aggressive track about fear, control,... Continue Reading →
Metal Church return with their 13th studio album, “Dead to Rights”, scheduled for release on April 10, 2026 via Rat Pak Records (America), Reaper (Europe/UK) and Rubicon (Japan). The album marks the first release from the band’s latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David... Continue Reading →
The German metal band Bitterness was formed in 2001 and has released several records to date. The band from Germany's south-west has released their eighth studio album, called "Hallowed Be the Game". This new album features furious thrash metal. “Hallowed Be the Game” is rooted in traditional thrash metal and also incorporates death metal elements.... Continue Reading →
Induction is a young and ambitious band whose roots go back to 2014. The band made their debut with a self-titled album in 2019, and two factors have helped them from this early stage. Firstly, Tim Hansen, son of Kai Hansen (Helloween), is in the band. As well as being a talented guitarist, his name... Continue Reading →
Bay Area legends Testament are returning to Europe this summer. The band will perform at some of the biggest festivals and have also scheduled some headline shows. These will also feature some exciting special guests.Testament will play at Die Pumpe in Kiel on August 4th, 2026, with special guest Metal Church. You can get your... Continue Reading →
In 2021, a band called Fortress emerged in the midst of the pandemic, delivering a remarkable debut album. This album, which is entitled "Don't Spare the Wicked", is full of thunderous heavy metal. The band, headed by guitarist Fili Bibiano, received considerable attention in the metal community. With their second album, “Death Is Your Master”,... Continue Reading →
The thematic theme of Course of Fate's latest studio effort is reflected in the title of their third album, called "Beyond the Eclipse". This time, however, the band did not create a concept album. Nevertheless, a common lyrical approach runs through each of the songs. From start to finish, the album explores the interplay between... Continue Reading →
Death Dealer is a band from California. This line-up came together in 2012 and is pretty much a supergroup. At least the band members have been around in the heavy metal scene for a while. Stu Marshall, Ross the Boss, Sean Peck, Steve Bolognese and Mike LePond are all experts when it comes to heavy... Continue Reading →
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