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Doom/psych alchemists OPIUM WARLORDS premiere the new track “The Self-Made Man” at Metal Hammer magazine’s website. The song hails from OPIUM WARLORDS’ forthcoming Taste My Sword of Understanding, set for international release May 30th via SVART RECORDS. Set to be released on CD and double-LP formats, Taste My Sword Of …

As the May 12th release for “The Human Hive” approaches, Melbourne’s BORIS THE BLADE are currently decimating the European mainland with label mates Martyr Defiled and US Brutalists I Declare War. Ahead of Monday’s street date, the album can now be streamed in full here “The Human Hive” is a …

The release of OPETH‘s hotly anticipated eleventh studio album, ‘Pale Communion‘ has been rescheduled for 25th August. The opus was previously set for a mid-June release via Roadrunner Records. Opeth mainman and visionary, Mikael Åkerfeldt explains; “Many of you have heard the rumours already and we can now confirm that …

Detroit party hounds, WILSON will finally have their ‘Full Blast Fuckery’ debut album physically available in the UK on 7th July.  After a frustrating wait for UK fans, our fearless five-piece from Michigan are looking forward to spreading their tunes to as many new British ears as they can muster. …

UNTIL DAWN is already recognized in their home country of Canada for their intense energy, intoxicating guitar riffs and their lively stage shows. Originating from the remote northern depths of Fort McMuarry, Alberta, UNTIL DAWN has been able to prove that their distant location will not slow them down, and …

Neo Thrashers HAMMERCULT from Israel have announced a couple of continental European Festival appearances this summer together with a new video (featuring reviews and quotes) for their controversial song “Satanic Lust” taken from their current album “Steelcrusher”.  The video can be viewed HERE:     Steelcrusher is out now as CD, …

Iberian extreme metallers Noctem present the new and second single extracted from their new album “Exilium”, entitled “Halo of Repugnance”. Listen Here   This new track chosen by the band shows another facet in their sound as it offer us different atmospheres shown in the previous single “Eidolon”.   In words of the band: …

After parting ways with their label and releasing a few playthrough videos independently last year, emergent progressive technical metal band SON OF AURELIUS seemed like they were about to take a long-deserved break. Rest assured, they are doing no such thing. In fact, SON OF AURELIUS is back with a …

Today, Ohio’s Gomorrah have teamed up with Ghost Cult Magazine to stream the entirety of their EP “To the Depths”.   Listen to “To the Depths” in full here: http://www.ghostcultmag.com/gomorrah-to-the-depths-full-ep-stream/   The band originally began in 2009 in Missouri under the name The Harrowing. Formed by  Colton Deem and brothers …

With change comes new ideas, and Elements of The Infinite is the culmination of a flurry of new ideas within ALLEGAEON. It is, in essence, an album with a chip on its shoulder, a point to prove, and a big step out of the shadows from its predecessor. With two …

Melancholic Goth Metal act A Tempered Heart reveals the cover artwork of their long time awaited new album, which will receive the title of “Loneliness and Mournful Lights”.   The artwork cover has been designed by the artist Alexis Pujol, who worked with the band in their previous opus. More info about him: www.alexispujol.com and www.darkpicity.es   “Loneliness and …

BLOODY HAMMERS will release their new album Under Satan’s Sun June 10th in North America(May 30th G/A/S, FIN & Benelux, June 2nd UK & Rest of Europe, June 4th ESP/SWE/NOR).  The album will be released via Napalm Records/Spinning Goblin. The album will be available a regular CD, limited edition vinyl …

Carousel Vertigo play the best music you haven’t heard yet but already love, and has confirmed its appearance at Hard Rock Hell on Saturday November Nov 14th.   The band joins a bill that already includes Blue Oyster Cult, Michael Schenker, Y&T, Diamond Head and Vardis in North Wales for …

ASTPAI are back, with the new album, BURDEN CALLS, set for release on 22/08/2014 (UK/EU) through Ass Card Records & 22/09/2014 (USA) through Jumpstart Records.   The 13 tracks tell a story of self doubt, fear and misery, but also the ongoing quest to find hope and love for all the right things in …

Brooklyn, New York’s TOMBS are set to release their new album Savage Gold June 10th (North America), June 9th (UK/World), and June 6th (Germany/Benelux/Finland). Renowned tattooist Thomas Hooper who is responsible for the band’s previous album covers created the stunning artwork.   The second single from Savage Gold is being exclusively …

  Down By Law, the seminal melodic punk band, fronted by the equally influential Dave Smalley are back with a new mini album ‘Revolution Time’. The seven new, original tracks here showcase the band at the most complex and melodic phase of their career whilst they pay homage to the …

Iberian Melodic Death Metallers Dulcamara the first video extracted from their new album, entitled “El Antagonista”     Blank Tv from United States offers an exclusive Premiere about the new video, also entitled “El Antagonista”   The video has been directed by Miguel Angel Prieto and in it we can observe a strong line up giving everything while running …

The death/slam/core metal act The Juliet Massacre are actually in studio for working on the successor of “Pray for an afterlife”. The new album will include the participation of three international guests, that will be revealed individually on Facebook.     The first of three studio reports is available at: …

High-energy Swedish heavy metallers & avid war historians SABATON have released a lyric video for their latest new anthem ‘Resist And Bite’ off their upcoming seventh studio release, Heroes, due out in North America on May 27th.  Watch it on the Nuclear Blast YouTube channel & don’t fight the urge …

German Epic Metal heroes EQUILIBRIUM offer a foretaste of their upcoming studio album Erdentempel, in the form of the first part of a series of track-by-track videos!   Let mastermind Rene and singer Robse give you further information on the idea behind these songs:   2. Was Lange Währt 3. Waldschrein …