Album Announcements

Irish folk metallers Cruachan will released their seventh studio album – their first for the specialist folk, medieval and pagan metal label, Trollzorn Records – on December 5. ‘Blood For The Blood God’ – the artwork for which is pictured right – will carry on the ‘blood’ trilogy begun with …

The concept NERACRUZ first came to light in London way back in 95’ thanks to singer and band founder Raphael Cruz. Leaving Italy, his place of birth at the age of fifteen to resettle in London, Raff begins to grow musically, playing in various bands of medium importance as well …

British traditional heavy metal band OSMIUM GUILLOTINE are proud to announce that they will be releasing Live From the Asylum on October 18th.   Live From the Asylum contains 8 tracks that were recorded live at the Asylum in Chelmsford on June 28th 2014. In addition to the Asylum gig, the …

ENTER SHIKARI unveil details of their fourth studio album today, along with an extensive European and UK tour for early 2015.   ‘THE MINDSWEEP’ will be released in the UK on Monday 19th January 2015, via Ambush Reality / Play It Again Sam, and is the result of a month …

Nuclear War Now! Productions sets October 31st as the international release date for Doombringer’s The Grand Sabbath. In recent years, Doombringer has been responsible for some of the darkest emanations from the bleak region of Poland. After several magnificent demos and 7″ releases, Doombringer now unleashes its debut full-length, The Grand Sabbath. This album is a triumphant exaltation of …

American progressive punk rockers Antemasque, are about to hit the shores of the UK for the first time with their explosive live show. Rock fans should be familiar with members of this electrifying outfit, as Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala are both ex-members of At The Drive In and The …

While MOB RULES are currently taking a deep breath before preparing for their anniversary shows, the work on their ambitioned 20th anniversary boxed set Timekeeper (release date: 13 October 2014, Germany: 10 October 2014, US/Canada: 27 October 2014) was completed a few days ago. Now the musicians are revealing bit-by-bit …

Knoxville, TN guitar guru ANDY WOOD may be recognized as the multi-talented lead guitarist for Scott Stapp (founding frontman of multi-platinum rockers Creed), but is charging out on his own with a brand new, 24-track (acoustic/electric) double album, entitled Caught Between The Truth and a Lie, out now via HOLMZ …

The UK’s finest new rock band, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, have released a 2 Disc Deluxe Edition of their debut album featuring brand new bonus live tracks. Originally released in September 2013, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT’s self-titled debut went straight into the UK charts at number 12, receiving universal praise from critics …

In November 2012, with a team of 3D cameras rolling, the legendary, multi-platinum selling rock band Guns N’ Roses took the desert by storm, performing a blistering set at The Joint in the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. Clocking in at just under three hours, the band’s explosive set …

HAND OF MERCY will release their new album Resolve on the 3rd November via UNFD. Resolve is the first album to feature the vocals of Nick Bellringer, who replaced original vocalist Scott Bird in June. Fans can hear Nick’s incredible vocals for the first time via the new music video …

KROKODIL, the new signing to Spinefarm Records, featuring members & previous members of Cry For Silence, Hexes, Gallows & SikTh – will be releasing their debut album, ‘Nachash‘, on the 10th November via Spinefarm Records. Following this, the band will embark on a tour guesting with US metal giants Mastodon, …

After debuting the track at Bloodstock earlier this summer, Bloodshot Dawn have now released ‘Smoke And Mirrors’, the first track to be taken from their forthcoming second album, ‘Demons’, which itself is due for release on October 26. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBapV_1JAeE Frontman Josh McMorran said of the video: “It’s a play through …

SYLOSIS will be releasing their much anticipated new album ‘Dormant Heart’ at the start of next year. Frontman Josh Middleton has commented  the record is their strongest work to date. “It’s the most pissed-off, aggressive and intense album we’ve done, yet it still retains the epic, progressive and melodic side we’re also known for. …

October 20th 2014 will see the 40th anniversary expanded deluxe edition release of one of Rory Gallagher’s most celebrated recordings. Sony Music / Legacy Recordings is proud to announce the release of Rory Gallagher’s legendary Irish Tour ‘74.  The most expansive edition to date, of this landmark album.  Featured for …

Northern Ireland symphonic metallers Selene are to release their second EP, ‘Paradise Over’, on October 17. The band recently recruited Darkest Era drummer Cameron Åhslund-Glass and Sandstone bassist – a move which guitarist John Connor says gives Selene a “new heavier sound”. http://www.selene-theband.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/SeleneNI

Old school death metallers Horrified, led by Daniel Alderson (ex-Plague Rider, Starborn) are proud to announce their début album Descent Into Putridity. A thirty-minute journey into the pitch-black depths of the underground, the seven tracks are a sordid blend of Autopsy, Pestilence and Morbid Angel. The band has made their …

Irish thrash trio Dead Label! will release their new album, ‘Throne Of Bones’, via Nuerra Records in early 2015. The band have just finished tracking for the album at EastWest Studios and Sonora Recorders in southern California, with Michael Phelan at the helm and co-production from Chris Rakestraw (Danzig, Parkway …

Irish pagan metallians Primordial have just released a lyric video for the title track to their new album, ‘Where Greater Men Have Fallen’. ‘Where Greater Men Have Fallen’ is due to be released via Metal Blade on November 25. Primordial will mark the release at the revived, and Alan ‘Nemtheanga’ …

Dutch symphonic rock band WITHIN TEMPTATION are thrilled to unveil a new live DVD/Blu-ray/2CD. ‘Let Us Burn – Elements & Hydra Live In Concert’ is set for release on November 14 and features two of WITHIN TEMPTATION’s most talked about arena shows ever. The two dates are 2012’s resplendent 15th …