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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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