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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 →
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 →
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 →
Legendary American heavy metal band Sanctuary is proud to announce their official signing to BLKIIBLK. To celebrate, the band returns with a powerful new chapter in their storied career: the brand-new single “Not Of The Living.” A new lyric video comes along with the track and is available to view here: https://youtu.be/4aVDc90bNvg?si=fGeyQAmZOiC5s6Dq On the signing to... 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 →
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 →
Queensrÿche, a pioneering force in the progressive metal genre, is set to return to Europe this summer for a series of highly anticipated performances. One of these shows is scheduled to take place at Markthalle in Hamburg on June 16th, 2026. Support: Rivers Of Nihil
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 →
Metal fans, prepare for a sonic excavation. Destiny’s End, the influential US power metal supergroup featuring vocalist James Rivera (Helstar), has officially announced the upcoming release of "Breathe Deep the Road (Live & Unreleased)", a definitive collection capturing the band’s peak era. The album will be released on January 23, 2026. Documenting the band’s legendary... Continue Reading →
When Programmed landed in 1990, Kentucky’s Lethal delivered an album that many hailed as “the best Queensrÿche record since Operation: Mindcrime.” Blending the muscle of American power metal with the sophistication of melodic heavy metal, the band achieved songs that combine intelligence, melody, and might in perfect balance. Frontman Tom Mallicoat commands every moment with... Continue Reading →
US metal legends Metal Church are back with a newly formed lineup and an energetic new single that embodies the sound that has defined the band for four decades. The new lineup brings together founding member Kurdt Vanderhoof and longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt with bass icon David Ellefson, exceptional drummer Ken Mary, and powerful... Continue Reading →
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