Album Announcements

Ohio’s Dismemberment is pleased to announce that its debut full-length Embrace the Dark will be officially released on April 29, 2014. The album will be available on CD through Horror Pain Gore Death Productions and cassette by Tridroid Records. Preorders begin in early April.   In further Dismemberment news, the band has just …

Kentucky bred post-hardcore band Xerxes has officially entered the studio today to record their sophomore album, which will be released later this year from No Sleep Records.     Xerxes is currently recording the new album at Missed Connections studios in their hometown of Louisville, KY with Evan Weiss (of …

Polish death metal legends VADER have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming album ‘Tibi Et Igni’. The artwork was created by legendary artist Joe Petagno (MOTÖRHEAD etc.).   VADER mastermind Piotr states: “Joe is a Legend! Not just because he created Motorhead logo or breathtaking artworks for many outstanding albums. Joe is over all …

Epitaph is proud to announce that Plague Vendor will release their intrepid debut album Free To Eat on April 14.   Plague Vendor’s gritty brand of rock was birthed by four friends with a predilection for dark tones and instinctual playing in their hometown of Whittier, California. The name was …

“I Am The Fire“, the first solo album by Gus G., well known in the metal and rock universe as guitar virtuoso for his work as leader of his own group Firewind and also as member of Ozzy Osbourne’s band, is out now in Europe!   To find out more …

AGELESS OBLIVION‘s critically acclaimed sophomore record PENTHOS is out now.   Hailed as the ‘Future of British Death Metal’ by Metal Hammer, the album has received phenomenal praise across the board, including 9/10 in BIG CHEESE magazine, KKKK’s in KERRANG magazine and a barrage of tips for top 20 albums of the …

WRAITH PRODUCTIONS sets May 13th as the release date for STRAFK’s Phaseshifting debut. A mysterious Russian duo of Leegheid and Stof, STRAFK present Phaseshifting as a four-phase EP. These four phases are divided into four correlating tracks. The listener phase-shifts into a kind of audial abduction almost like a meditative paralysis, …

Italian metal band KLOGR is a massive force to be reckoned with. Recognized around the globe for melding their heavy alternative and progressive influences, the band captivates fans with a fresh sound currently missing from the metal world. Today, it seems the term “progressive” has become synonymous with a cookie …

DREAD SOVEREIGN are streaming their new album in full ahead of it’s impending release via Ván Records on March 21st. All Hell’s Martyrs is a ten track sepulchral trawl through the darkest recesses of heavy metal.   Listen to All Hell’s Martyrs at Metal Hammer UK HERE Listen to All …

For their upcoming new record Heroes, Swedish Heavy Metal institution SABATON now reveals the different track lists, including all the bonus tracks that will be available. Among them are three cover versions of METALLICA,BATTLE BEAST and RAUBTIER. Heroes will be released on May 27, 2014 via Nuclear Blast.   The …

Long Beach, California’s RIVAL SONS have revealed the title of their forthcoming new album as GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE.   GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE was recorded with producer DAVE COBB at LCS Studios in Nashville earlier this year, and is due to be released on June 6th in Europe, June 9th in …

U.S. death metal veterans Incantation will release their new album, Dirges Of Elysium, in late May, through Listenable Records. The band commented: “Elysium. Sky burial, necromancy, a cult in ancient Prussia, and pure blasphemy all await those who will hear the new release. The music is diverse, and holds more …

UK rock outfit, The Afterparty, self-release their debut mini-album ‘Distances’ on 7 April 2014.     The six track record, produced by Matt O’Grady, includes ‘Liar Liar’, ‘Open Road’ & new single ‘When The Lights Go Out’, plus three previously unreleased recordings.   ‘Distances’ Track-listing: 1. Lost Cause 2. Cover …

UK Progressive Death outfit AGELESS OBLIVION will release their new album, ‘PENTHOS’, on 17th March through Siege Of Amida / Century Media. The album can be streamed exclusively on Soundcloud, ahead of its release next Monday – check it out here: https://soundcloud.com/siegeofamidarecords/sets/ageless-oblivion-penthos Produced by Chris Fielding (Napalm Death, Electric Wizard) …

Today, EISENWALD sets April 21st as the international release date (May 6th in North America) for AURVANDIL’s highly anticipated Thrones. All yearning embittered, the flesh is shed, the Journey ends: AURVANDIL returns with Thrones carved in stone and snow, distilling the essence of soaring, northern purity throughout four hymns of Iron …

Today, Australian black/death maniacs DESTRUKTOR have completed work on their second album, Opprobrium. Set to be released by HELLS HEADBANGERS later this summer, DESTRUKTOR’s Opprobrium follows five years after the band’s critically acclaimed debut album, Nailed, also released by HELLS HEADBANGERS. Amongst Australia’s fertile black/death metal scene, DESTRUKOR are widely hailed …

After lying low, deliberately and methodically to prepare new material while vocalist Chuck Labossiere filled in with Broken Hope for tour dates in Europe and Canada. Winnipeg’s death metal troopers Psychotic Gardening are proud to announce their return in 2014 with their forthcoming album ‘Hymnosis’ set for release on May …

Mumbai based progressive metal band Midhaven, who recently signed to Universal Music India have just released a teaser clip for their upcoming debut album titled ‘Spellbound’. The teaser reveals the album artwork as well as some sound clips from the new record, which is scheduled to release worldwide end March/early …

As announced last month, SALIVA is currently out on a 50+ date trek across the United States, hitting major and minor markets, while performing past favorites and brand new tracks from their highly-anticipated upcoming release, Rise Up, out April 29, 2014 via Rum Bum Records. The band can now reveal …

The release date for the OUTSIDE albums “Never In Security” and “Magic Sacrifice” on CD is the 18th April 2014. The preorder phase will start on April 4th, 2014 from the Pure Steel webshop. Another legend of the 80’s is finally released on CD! The awaited album “Magic Sacrifice” from …