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Nightwish have announced a headline show at Wembley SSE Arena on the 19th December 2015, which will be their only UK date this year. The band will be making history by being the first ever Finnish band to headline this famous venue. ‘Who would have thought about headlining at Wembley …

Darking: New Studio Album “Steal The Fire” Out Now! DARKING is an Italian Epic/Heavy Metal act formed in 2005 by Agostino Carpo, who along with Enrico Paoli was founding member of the cult Epic Metal band DOMINE, and recorded with them three demo materials between 1986 and 1991. DARKING’s debut …

As anticipation continues to build for the upcoming debut from Revolution Saints, the band has released a second music video “Back On My Trail” from the eponymous debut album due released on February 20th in Europe, February 23rd in the UK, and February 24th in North America via Frontiers Music …

pre-YES band Mabel Greer’s Toyshop – Friday Teaser Below is the third pre-YES band Mabel Greer’s Toyshop short introductory album teaser…. Check out this brief interview with founder members, Clive Bayley and Bob Hagger on YouTube here: First and second teasers http://youtu.be/HV4CGN29gT0 Electric Funeral is available to download and on …

Victory Records is proud to announce the signing of Texas metal ensemble SHATTERED SUN to their roster.   Hailing from Alice, TX, SHATTERED SUN quickly grabbed the attention of heavyweight management team Breaking Bands LLC, led by Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero, one of metal’s original architects, Jon Zazula, and …

UDR Music will release Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute and its accompanying bonus DVD (with digipack edition) on March 3, 2015. This highly-anticipated compilation of cover tracks – which feature an incredible gathering of renowned heavy metal and hard rock musicians – honors Randy Rhoads, who will forever …

Alternative metal band UPON WINGS are excited to announce the release of their new single, “You Are My Weapon.”  The song will be available for purchase beginning February 8th on iTunes.  But for those that can’t wait, today “You Are My Weapon” is being exclusively streamed.   Metal Hammer Magazine …

Western Massachusetts duo Brothers Born will be releasing their debut album, Knife Wounds, on February 24th via Nine Mile Records, and in anticipation has premiered the title track today at Billboard.com. Additionally, fans can also pre-order the new record now at iTunes, Amazon and http://www.shopbenchmark.com/brothersborn.   Stream “Knife Wounds” now …

A Light Within are delighted to announce a very special performance coming up ahead of their EP release show in May, both in their hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. Those lucky enough to see the shows will be in for a treat of the band’s expansive musical journey, filled with …

Devilskin make their European Debut in London on April 15th 2015 Devilskin play their UK debut show in London at intimate Borderline on Wednesday 15th April 2015. A phenomena in their native New Zealand, Devilskin’s debut album We Rise debuted at number 1 and the singles have amassed over 800,000 hits on Youtube. Devilskin …

Medusa Crush Recordings is excited to announce that the highly anticipated split LP from California’s KEEPER and the UK’s SEA BASTARD is now available for purchase. Containing two tracks of crushing doom, the split can now be obtained directly from Medusa Crush Recordings for only $19 CAD plus shipping. The …

‘Stoneghost are just metal. Groove laden heavy fucking metal. The kind that makes you want to down your pint and get your windmill on, these guys are one to watch’ Sophie K, Breaking Bands – Team Rock Radio “I listened in my car…and I almost crashed! My head almost exploded …

PUT FANS FIRST – METAL V TOUTS A MESSAGE FROM ROD SMALLWOOD, MANAGER OF IRON MAIDEN The ever-increasing plague of ‘Secondary Ticketing’ excesses are a blight on live music and sports events and much to the detriment of fans. This affects fans both in terms of fair cost and their …

New Promo Clip Of The NWOBHM Godfathers QUARTZ Posted Online Originating from Birmingham, England, QUARTZ date back to 1974, and were considered to be at the forefront of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. On January 31, 2015, Skol Records released “Too Hot To Handle” CD, which can be …

Corrosion of Conformity Announce UK Tour Band Reunite With Guitarist/Vocalist Pepper Keenan Corrosion of Conformity are reuniting with guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan for UK and European dates. Other than a few surprise appearances, this will be the first time Keenan has toured with the band since 2006. This will also be the first …

Austrian Metal Powerhouse Napalm Records is pleased to announce the signing of Detroit Michigan’s WALLS OF JERICHO.   The band is currently working on their new album, which is their first full length since 2008.  After releasing a demo track “Restless” earlier this year, the band felt the itch again and …

“They always try to write off the blues; well we’ve proven tonight that at least 9,000 people like the blues,” says celebrated blues rock master Joe Bonamassa who releases “Joe Bonamassa – Muddy Wolf At Red Rocks” on DVD, Blu-ray and CD set on March 23, 2015. The exclusive concert …

In December 2011, JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE first bared its teeth. Since its inception, the front man welcomed back longtime bassist and friend Tony Montana-this time as a guitar player and keyboardist-lead guitarist Robby Lochner, bassist Chris Tristam and drummer Dicki Fliszar.  Rather than look backwards and merely attempt to …

Ahead of their much anticipated new album “Warrior Sound” Brighton Drum and Bass / Rock fusion act The Qemists have signed a new publishing deal with Just Isn’t Music the publishing arm of Ninja Tune Records. The Qemists are currently on tour as special guests with Korn in Europe. They …

Generation of Vipers is available for pre-order HERE and will be released tomorrow February 3rd.  Purchases of the album via bandcamp will also receive a physical copy of the album and the download is mastered for digital play.  The album’s amazing artwork was done by Vance Kelly (Huntress, Down, Prong) …