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Finnish melodic death metal titans Wolfheart return with "Draconian Darkness II", an ambitious EP that deepens their frostbitten legacy. Lead single "Carnivore" sets the tone for the EP with menacing riffs and vicious growls, growing in power and grandeur as the track creeps along. Vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen comments, "Carnivore continues where 'Draconian Darkness' ended. Clearly, the... Continue Reading →
The unrelenting force of diabolical black death metal, Belphegor, returns with a blazing new single: “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus.” Forged in chaos and crowned in blasphemy, the track marks a savage invocation of what is yet to come. This release marks Belphegor’s first under their freshly inked deal with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), setting the stage... Continue Reading →
Groove metallers Incite have launched a new album called “Savage New Times”. It is already the Phoenix, Arizona-based metal band's seventh studio album and another fierce release. Three years after unleashing “Wake Up Dead”, Incite's latest longplayer contains ten blistering metal tracks, starting with “Lies”. The opener is an uncompromising headbanger. It hits you like... Continue Reading →
“Domination” is within the metal world’s reach as Primal Fear premiere the official music video for "Tears Of Fire." The track is once again taken from their forthcoming record, which was already hailed as “absolutely stunning” (My Global Mind) and “the strongest Primal Fear album in recent times” (Metal Planet Music). After ascending with clear... Continue Reading →
Since the unholy reunion between the two Mystic Circle founders A. Blackwar and Beelzebub in 2021, the Germanic black metal wargods are stronger than ever. What began anew in 2022 with the self-titled “Mystic Circle” album and was rewarded with a sensational #78 place in the German album charts, was continued the following year with... Continue Reading →
Stockholm’s pioneering “dynamic root rock” outfit Siena Root proudly present their second single and video, "Outlander (live)", from their monumental double live album Made in KuBa, releasing October 3, 2025 on Perception – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. The audio was recorded during the band’s legendary March 2024 performances at Germany’s Kulturbahnhof in Jena—with every... Continue Reading →
Cold Slither is an interesting project because it brings a fictional band to life. Reigning Phoenix Music has teamed up with Hasbro to make the band a reality, bringing them out of the G.I. Joe universe and into the real world. Zartan, Ripper, Torch and Buzzer have suddenly launched a real album full of thunderous... Continue Reading →
Innerwish return with "The Enemy Inside," a spine-tingling ride through the shadowy world of espionage, laced with thunderous riffs and an irresistible groove that will burrow deep into your brain. With lyrics inspired by the moral complexities of spy life - most notably portrayed in Steven Spielberg’s “Munich” - the new single fuses classic heavy... Continue Reading →
"Before We All Die”, Clawfingers first studio album in 18 years, arrives February 20, 2026 on Perception. Loud, furious, darkly humorous and brutally honest, it's everything you forgot you needed — and exactly what you'd expect from a band that never cared much for subtlety. “This isn’t about finding peace,” singer Zak Tell says. “It’s about telling... Continue Reading →
Amorphis have released their new single ‘Bones,’ a powerful preview of their upcoming album ‘Borderland’, set for release on September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. In contrast to the album’s first single, ‘Light and Shadow,’ which showcased a more uplifting tone, ‘Bones’ dives into darker, heavier territory. Emerging from the mythical depths of Finland’s... Continue Reading →
Clawfinger are back. Not to save the world, but to shout unapologetically while it burns. Their new single ‘Scum’ is a blistering punch of punk-rap fury - loud, raw, and seething with intent. It marks the return of the pioneering crossover band at their most direct, furious, and unfiltered in years. “‘Scum’ is a raw,... Continue Reading →
Summer, the season of love, has finally arrived! Comedy metal band J.B.O. doesn’t need to be asked twice to show their affection. Still riding high on the success of their beer-fuelled single "Ka-Fump!" and inspired by the start of the warm season, the quartet is back today, leaving plenty of... ahem... musical love bites with... Continue Reading →
Iron Savior return with a powerful new take on their classic "Walls Of Fire," delivering the explosive energy of the original with modern production and renewed precision. Rigid riffs, driving rhythms and epic melodies make this re-recording a perfect fit alongside fan favourites like "Heavy Metal Never Dies" and "The Landing," proving once again why... Continue Reading →
One of the genre-defining metal band from Germany – Helloween – launched the lead single of the upcoming album called “Giants & Monsters”. The album release is scheduled for August 29th, 2025 and will come via Reigning Phoenix Music. “This is Tokyo” is the title of the new track and here where you can watch... Continue Reading →
Following the announcement of their 15th studio album Borderland, Finnish metal icons Amorphis release the first single from their forthcoming opus today. "Light And Shadow," which can also be interpreted as a metaphor of the album title in the sense of counter-play between two parties close to each other, wins over listeners right away with... Continue Reading →
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