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ONE MACHINE, the musical brainchild of critically acclaimed guitarist/songwriter Steve Smyth (Nevermore, Forbidden, Dragonlord, Vicious Rumors), is pleased to announce the reveal of their brand new music video for ‘The Distortion Of Lies And The Overdriven Truth’, available for viewing now exclusively via Guitar World. Take a look here.   …

The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is deep-seated in U.S. military and veteran communities – avidly promoting programs like Metal of Honor, in conjunction with The Pathway Home (PTSD rehabilitation facility) and Hope For The Warriors (Military family assistance, veteran transition assistance, employment preparedness). In addition to these programs, the …

Italian speed metalpunks CHILDREN OF TECHNOLOGY premiere the new track “Blackout” at Metal Hammer Norway’s website. The track hails from CHILDREN OF TECHNOLOGY’s highly anticipated second album, Future Decay, set for international release on August 19th via HELLS HEADBANGERS. Busy out cruising the post-apocalyptic wasteland and four long years after their cult-classic It’s …

Legendary heavy metal musician, author, and television personality SCOTT IAN had a lot to say on the European and United States legs of his groundbreaking Speaking “Swearing Words” Tour. After decades-worth of international touring with Anthrax, bumping elbows with illustrious (and sometimes ridiculous) characters all over the media spectrum, and …

ARCTURON not only celebrates its 10-year anniversary but also returns on stage with a declaration of war! The new EP “Expect Us” will be released on October 24 and outshines all previous efforts. Being recorded in Swedish Fascinationstreet Studios and produced by Johan Örnborg (Arch Enemy, Soilwork, Amon Amarth, etc.) …

After just finalizing a very successful run throughout Europe together with their label mates in TERROR as well as Nasty and Broken Teeth DEEZ NUTS are announcing another run of dates. Siege Of Amida’s very own BRUTALITY WILL PREVAIL will be joining them on the mainland while TRC are supporting …

SVART RECORDS announces the signing of MORBID EVILS. Formed by Keijo Niinimaa (Rotten Sound), the sludgy Finnish four-piece MORBID EVILS crawled out from the sewers in early 2014, and are already, after months of arduous work, putting the finishing touches to their debut album, which the group recorded and produced themselves …

The most loneliest camel in the stable of Napalm Records, the LONELY KAMEL, is going to tour Europe together this fall with THE ORDER OF ISRAFEL!   They are hitting the road from mid-September and wind up in early October, all across Germany, Austria, Sweden, Denmark and UK, to name …

CRIMSON SHADOWS, the Epic Metallers from the depths of Canada are set to release the brand new album Kings Amon Men on September 1st in the UK via Napalm Records.   These Canadians deliver with aggression and melody, clever arrangements and epic songs that are quite similar to a roller …

US-based THE MIDNIGHT GHOST TRAIN have just signed with Austrian label Napalm Records! The three guys from Kansas are committed to Rock & Blues and have been on tour for some time now all over the world. The upcoming, second album Cold Was The Ground is set to be released …

Finally, there’s something for your ears! Candaian Heavy Metallers STRIKER have just unveiled an album preview clip to the upcoming masterpiece City Of Gold (via Napalm Records)!   Eleven hot tracks are awaiting you here, to give a first impression of traditional and modern Heavy Metal sound with hymns like “Taken By Time”, …

A penny and a dead horse. Maybe some of you are going to cry, due to the sad news of the dead horse, others will be straight looking forward to the brand new music video from the Blues Rock forge.   The German guys from ZODIAC have just unveiled a …

Freddy Krueger’s Ünderwear are premiering a brand new live video of “Scream Bloody Mosher” from their latest album ‘4: Rise Of The Mosh Mongers’ with Zero Tolerance.   Watch it here: http://www.ztmag.com/blog/news/?p=22452     F.K.Ü is: Larry Lethal – Vocals Pete Stooaahl – Guitars Pat Splat – Bass Dr. Ted Killer …

Continuing with the momentum of celebrating their 25-year anniversary, Sweden’s extreme metal deviants MESHUGGAH proudly announce the upcoming re-issue of 2004’s one song EP, I, via Nuclear Blast on 29th September.  Album artwork & concept are courtesy of MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake, who comments on the EP’s mutant resurrection: “This 21 …

Heavy Metal pioneers ACCEPT have released the third trailer in a series of online clips promoting their new album BLIND RAGE. Watch as Wolf Hoffman talks about the ingredients needed to write a ‘great song’, as well as mentioning the guitarists who have influenced his playing:     The first trailer …

The UK’s finest new rock band, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, will release a 2 Disc Deluxe Edition of their self-titled debut album on October 6th to coincide with the release of their next single, “Chinese Lanterns”, on the same day.   “The Temperance Movement” was originally released in September 2013, debuting …

The third trailer for (r)Evolution, the ninth studio album by Swedish heavy metallers HAMMERFALL, is now available for viewing on the Nuclear Blast YouTube channel. Watch for a sneak preview of the band’s upcoming video for the track ‘Hector’s Hymn’:     Watch the second trailer here:   www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH0ryJuEQrQ   …

WOVENWAR has teamed up with Metal Hammer to premiere their music video for the single All Rise off the band’s debut, self-titled album that just came out this Tuesday, August 4. Head over here to view the video that was shot in L.A. with director Scott Hansen (Animals as Leaders, …

Man Overboard, in conjunction with Punktastic, Glamour Kills and Lost Tape Collective are thoroughly excited to announce the European and UK stretch of The Heart Attack Tour. The lineup features support from Hostage Calm, Front Porch Step (UK and Ireland only) and Roam. The tour begins November 1st in Belgium …

Progressive-metallers, DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL, have just announced the details of new material, which fans have eagerly been awaiting for. They are set to release a 5-track EP, ‘Belong ╪ Betray’, which will be their first release through their new home at Basick Records and also the first new material with …