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SANTA CRUZ reveal a head-turning video (directed by Ville Juurikkala) for brand new track, ‘We Are The Ones To Fall’.     This new single is available digitally and on limited edition coloured vinyl 7”; both versions include B-side ‘Fxckin’ High’, another new composition.   Along with ‘WATOTF’, this is …

Today, ritualistic death metallers SHROUD OF THE HERETIC stream the entirety of Revelations in Alchemy at heavily trafficked web-portal GunShyAssassin.com. The band’s debut album, Revelations in Alchemy is being released today on vinyl by BLOOD HARVEST RECORDS. A churning, cavernous rumble of occult Metal of Death, SHROUD OF THE HERETIC’s Revelations in Alchemy …

After only a few short months, Arizona’s The Maine are already planning their return to the UK. The American rock five piece was most recently across the pond as a part of their European headlining run which also saw them play the entirety of the Vans Warped Tour Europe/UK. This …

London metallers Neuronspoiler have just released new single, Take The Stage, from their most recent album Emergence. Neuronspoiler have recently massively gained in popularity having been praised by the likes of Herman Li (Dragonforce), Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) and Dennis Stratton (ex-Iron Maiden) who actually said he wanted to break …

Afterlife are pleased to announce the release of their new E.P. “Masters Of Reality” on 31st March 2014, via Off Yer Rocka Recordings.   Afterlife are a Hard Rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Formed in early 2011 the band came together during down time from other projects and the drive …

La Dispute premiered the full album stream of their upcoming full-length Rooms of the House via Noisey today.  The heavily anticipated third album from the Michigan band has already received early praise from taste maker outlets such as Pitchfork, AV Club, Stereogum, and BrooklynVegan and now Noisey voices their approval …

Banger Films, in association with Eagle Rock Entertainment, presents ALICE COOPER in Super Duper Alice Cooper, the brand new official ALICE COOPER documentary distributed by SpectiCast (As The Palaces Burn, Aerosmith: Rock for the Rising Sun, Morrissey 25: Live).   Super Duper Alice Cooper will premiere at the 2014 Tribeca …

Today, cult black metallers ENTARTUNG stream the entirety of their new album, Peccata Mortalia – released last week by W.T.C. PRODUCTIONS internationally – on Decibel magazine’s website. ENTARTUNG’s Krypteia debut displayed a young black metal band with an old soul, breathing deep the spirit of ancient darkness. But with Peccata Mortalia, ENTARTUNG exhale …

Norwegian rock ‘n’ roll thrashers NOCTURNAL BREED have teamed up with Metal Hammer UK to launch an advance stream of their new album Napalm Nights (out March 11th in Europe and April the 1st in North America). Including present and past members of Satyricon, Aeternus and Gehenna and featuring a guest appearance …

Swedish Heavy Metallers PORTRAIT announce the release of their new album ‘Crossroads‘ for April, 25th. The band is finally prepared to unveil the album title, art, and release the first single from the record. “In Time” is streaming now on www.metalblade.com/portrait, where fans can also pre-order copies of ‘Crossroads’ on …

Minnesota’s Noble Beast will finally be releasing their debut self-titled album on Tridroid Records. Now available for pre-order here, the album will be released on March 22 2014. The band will be holding a CD release concert on the day of release at Cause Minneapolis. Full details on the show …

Edinburgh doom act OF SPIRE & THRONE will release new EP Toll of the Wound on May 13, 2014 in collaboration with New York label Broken Limbs Recordings. The highly anticipated followup to 2012’s standalone Vagary, Toll of the Wound will be available on vinyl (300 copies), CD, and cassette. The …

“Young” band created by old French coyotes from Marseille, France, The Coyotes Dessert is an alternative/desert-rock/grunge  project influenced by the 90’s scene and bands like Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, RHCP or Faith No More.   After releasing a first EP, “Welcome” in 2011, and spending time to spread its vibes for some gigs in …

UK Punk legends THE EXPLOITED are set to release the Special Editions of Beat The Bastards, Fuck The System and The Massacre on March 18, 2014 viaNuclear Blast. The releases are being re-issued with a raft of bonus content, including a bonus DVD of live footage (Beat The Bastards) and bonus tracks …

Surrey four-piece Canterbury today reveal the video for latest single ‘Expensive Imitation’. Taken from their third full length ‘Dark Days’.

Industrial metal act Killus have been confirmed as special guests to support Avatar on their new European tour!!! Hail The Apocalypse – European Tour consists in eight dates and Killus will present their successful “Feel The Monster” through countries such as Belgium, Germany, Austria, Netherlands and France!   “Hail The Apocalypse – European Tour” Dates 12/04/14 – Jan Hertog / …

“Rock the Evil“,  is the new video from the Italy-based stoner / heavy metal act CIRCLE OF WITCHES, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band’s full-length album, “Rock the Evil“, which was released on the 15th February  via Metal Tank Records. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yY0VhpmTr8 The CD was recorded …

Doomy heavy metallers EXORCISM will play a first show in Belgium, which will take place on June 22 at Rockcafé Sodom in Tongeren. The event is presented by Belgium’s Hydra Productions & Booking Agency. Other bands include: VICIOUS RUMORS, LORD VOLTURE, more to be announced soon. EXORCISM recently confirmed for …

*** NY Rockers’ Massive Steel Panther March UK Tour Support Slot Confirmed Prior To Release Of Hugely Accomplished ‘Hiding In Plain Sight’ Album on April 14th Via Sony/RED*** “Accomplished alt rock … Watch. Listen. Love” – The Huffington Post “the perfect mix of blistering energy and thoughtful contemplation for these …

Burgeoning Hermosa Beach independent record label Hardline Entertainment has announced the release of their semi-annual music sampler called Hardline Entertainment Music Comp 3, which is available for FREE download now! Hardline has teamed up with Girl Skateboards and Chocolate Skateboards to share the comp with the masses.   Download Hardline …