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Scottish metal warrior James McBain founded Hellripper in 2015, initially releasing an EP with the intention of contributing to the local scene in Aberdeen. Things quickly took a different turn. More than a decade later, Hellripper has evolved far beyond its regional roots, earning international acclaim and a devoted following. Now, over ten years after... Continue Reading →
It's fair to say that Monstrosity aren't flooding the metal market with releases. The Florida-based death metal band are genre veterans, having released their debut album in 1992. Even at this early stage in the band's career, they launched records at 3–4-year intervals before taking 11 years to work on their sixth studio album. “The... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Lamb Of God grew to become one of the most influential bands in modern metal. Their fusion of thrash metal, metalcore and groove metal is unique and easily identifiable. Another important aspect of Lamb Of God’s musical identity is the vocals of Randy Blythe, and the band's stable line-up has also... Continue Reading →
German metallers Heaven Shall Burn recently released the album “Heimat”, and after playing some release shows at smaller venues, the five-piece band is currently touring larger venues. The band will perform at Hamburg’s Inselpark Arena tonight, and they aren’t alone on this tour. They are joined by The Halo Effect, The Black Dahlia Murder and... Continue Reading →
Founded in 2011, Cryptic Shift may not yet be widely known beyond the underground scene. This could change with the release of their second studio album, “Overspace & Supertime”. Hailing from Leeds, England, the four-piece first gained recognition with their debut album, “Visitations from Enceladus”, released in 2020. This album caught the attention of Metal... Continue Reading →
The crushing weight of doom, the anarchic spirit of hardcore punk, the sheer force of thrash metal, and the raw aggression of grindcore—all of it can be experienced tonight at Gruenspan in Hamburg. Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death are currently on their “Campaign for Musical Destruction” tour, joined on the road by thrash metal veterans Whiplash,... Continue Reading →
Cyclone is a thrash metal band from Europe that returns with new material. “Known Unto God” is the title of an EP due to hit the shelves in early February. Hailing from Belgium, Cyclone formed in 1981. Their debut album, released via Roadrunner Records, was their first statement as a band. This was in 1986,... 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 →
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 →
2026 marks the tenth anniversary of UK-based metal band Urne. The London-based band debuted with an album called “Serpent & Spirit” in 2021, which was probably not the best year for a new band to release their first album. However, it seems that these circumstances motivated the three-piece band, who are now launching their third... Continue Reading →
While the news of Megadeth's final album was perhaps not entirely unexpected, it was still shocking. Founded in 1983 by Dave Mustaine, the band is one of the pioneers of thrash metal. The band's career is now coming to an end, and they have released 16 albums, including classics like "Peace Sells…But Who's Buying", "Countdown... Continue Reading →
Trailblazing metal collective Metal Allegiance has returned with their brooding new single, “Black Horizon”. Their first release of original music since 2018, the song features roaring opening riffs from guitarist Alex Skolnick (Testament) and vocalist William Duvall’s (Alice In Chains) ominous howls, painting an apocalyptic scene. Mark Menghi (King Ultramega) on bass and Mike Portnoy... Continue Reading →
Introducing a band like Kreator is like carrying sand to the beach. Mille and his band are without question the North Star of thrash metal and a vital part of heavy metal. Kreator's debut album was the first of many superb metal records, and "Krushers of the World" is no exception. Four years after the... Continue Reading →
Knife and Warrant combine forces and will embark on a tour in March 2026. The two bands reflect generations bridging speed metal from Germany and a lot of fun is guaranteed.
Wildhunt is a band coming from Austria. The band was founded in 2011 and released their debut album, entitled "Descending," in 2016. Since then, they have not released any new music, except for a single and a split release. Ten years after debuting, Wildhunt is returning with their second album. “Aletheia” will hit the shelves... Continue Reading →
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