TITAN FORCE Reveal Cover Artwork And Details Of “Force Of The Titan” Cult U.S. Heavy Metal act TITAN FORCE has inked a deal with Skol Records. The band’s first release for the label will be “Force Of The Titan”, a collection of 12 previously unreleased studio tracks recorded in …
Read More »SYMPHONY OF MALICE Cover of METALLICA’s “Blackened”
Ferocious riffs, relentless harmonies and tight rhythms are the backbone of the heavy metal powerhouse known as SYMPHONY OF MALICE. Hailing from Stamford, Connecticut, this four-piece metal band delivers the best that metal has to offer. Drawing influences from traditional thrash and heavy metal bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, Iron …
Read More »36 CRAZYFISTS Sign to Spinefarm Records
Like a bear native to the Alaskan tundra, 36 CRAZYFISTS have emerged from a four-year recording hibernation and have signed a worldwide deal with Spinefarm Records. The label welcomes the Alaska-originated band, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, to its formidable and expanding roster, which boasts the best …
Read More »BETRAYING THE MARTYRS announce EU/UK tour with Texas In July, Upon This Dawning and Make Them Suffer
BETRAYING THE MARTYRS announce UK/European headline tour with special guests TEXAS IN JULY, UPON THIS DAWNING and MAKE THEM SUFFER “Killer melodies, bilious anger… well worth keeping an eye on” – Rock Sound “Paris’ coolest new band” – Kerrang! Chaos is upon us as French deathcore giants BETRAYING THE MARTYRS …
Read More »Pharaoh Stream Debut Album “Negative Everything” via Noisey + Tour Dates
It’s “Devil’s Night,” the evening before Halloween, so naturally the time has come for PHARAOH’s pummeling doom/hardcore inspired full length debut Negative Everything. Noisey are streaming the entire record beginning today, and praise is high. “With their new LP Negative Everything, the band aims to drag you down through the …
Read More »“PIECES OF A” A New Editorial Compilation Book by Maximum Metal Senior Editor Eric Compton
After nearly 1,000 written reviews, Maximum Metal senior editor Eric Compton has launched a new alphabetical book series, “DENIM & LETTERS”. This first installment, PIECES OF A, is a mammoth collection featuring all of Compton’s thorough online reviews plus additional reviews written exclusively for the book. PIECES OF A is …
Read More »PROJECT 86 Premieres New Song “Genosha”
Veteran rockers Project 86 has premiered a new song called “Genosha” at RevolverMag.com. The track is featured on the bands upcoming, ninth studio album, Knives To The Future, which is due out on November 11th via Team Black Recordings. The record is currently available for pre-order at http://project86.gobigwin.com/. Stream …
Read More »ABYSMAL DAWN Release Video For “Inanimate”
As they wrapped up their North American tour with Deicide, ABYSMAL DAWN released their new album this past Monday via Relapse Records. Met with critical acclaim and some of the band’s best reviews yet, Obsolescence is a veritable beast of a record and the perfect example of what 21st century …
Read More »KILLUS On The Road Again with Avatar and The Defiled Though Europe
Unstoppable Metal Monsters Killus have recently been confirmed as special guest for the upcoming European tour of Avatar and The Defiled! The band continues presenting their successful and latest album “Feel The Monster” throughout the European territory, visiting countries such as Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, France and the UK. Until November 23 the band will rotate with Avatar and The …
Read More »THE AMSTERDAM RED LIGHT DISTRICT “Time Flies” Playthrough Video
Lyon, France’s THE AMSTERDAM RED LIGHT DISTRICT (aka TARLD) will release their brand new record, Gone For A While, on November 26th via Red-Light Records. DRUM! Magazine has the exclusive on a brand new drum playthrough video of the band’s new track ‘Time Flies’. Check out the POV GoPro video …
Read More »HAMMERCULT Release New Animated Video for “Metal Rules Tonight”
Neo Thrashers HAMMERCULT from Israel are currently on tour in Europe and release a new animated video for the song “Metal Rules Tonight” taken from their current album “Steelcrusher”: “Steelcrusher”is out now as CD, colored vinyl and download. HAMMERCULT live 2014 29.10. Annaberg Buchholz – Alte Brauerei (Germany) 31.10. …
Read More »SKÀLMÖLD Premiere New Track “Að vori”
Can you feel the Icelandic coolness coming from the north? Winter is coming and SKÀLMÖLD are set to release their new album Með vættum (Napalm Records) on November 24th US/CAN & December 1st in the UK. This album brings the thickest ice floes to melt. Check out their brand …
Read More »TRESPASSERS Signs to Spartan Records; Releases ‘No Turning Back’ EP
Seattle based independent label Spartan Records is proud to welcome Syracuse rock band Trespassers to the company’s growing roster. In conjunction with the signing announcement, the label has released the band’s EP, No Turning Back. It’s currently available for purchase at iTunes and directly from Spartan at http://spr.tn/ntrngbck. Stream …
Read More »REVOCATION Launch New Website; Give Update on European Tour
REVOCATION’s brand new album, “Deathless,” was released last week via Metal Blade Records. “Deathless” is ten tracks of ambitious, catchy, and undeniably heavy material. The album truly is a fitting debut for the label, and a definitive statement of intent from the band. With the release of the album, REVOCATION …
Read More »DEATHBREED Sign with Rogue Records America
On first listen you understand just how serious DEATHBREED are about making a name for themselves. The music is punishing, unrelenting and at times chaotic. Upon continued listening, you also come to realize that this band will emerge on the scene as a juggernaut for death metal. DEATHBREED takes inspiration …
Read More »DEADLY CIRCUS FIRE in race for Pledge Funds + new video released
UK progressive metallers DEADLY CIRCUS FIRE need to raise £10,000 to pay for the recording, mix, mastering and more. The Pledge campaign runs for another 21 days, and they need to raise still £2000. No money will be collected unless the full amount is promised by fans. If DEADLY CIRCUS …
Read More »AMARANTHE announce UK headline tour for March 2015
The infinitely epic and enormously addictive AMARANTHE have announced a UK leg to their extensive touring schedule, set to cover much of the globe. The band are currently playing headline shows in the US following their remarkably successful stint with WITHIN TEMPTATION. AMARANTHE are hugely excited to be returning to …
Read More »KARNIVOOL announce 2015 UK Shows
KARNIVOOL are set to return to Europe and the UK in 2015. The band will embark on a full European and UK tour in March 2015, crossing Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, France, Netherlands and the UK. The UK tour will see the band play their largest shows to date, starting …
Read More »FREAK KITCHEN release stunning animated video for ‘Freak Of the Week’!
It’s been a long time coming, but Freak Kitchen are very excited to release the incredible animated video for the new single ‘Freak Of The Week’. ‘Freak Of The Week’ sees the vision hugely talented artist Juanjo Guarnido come to life in this startlingly potent video. The band have been …
Read More »PLANET OF ZEUS added to The Lords Of The Riff 2 tour!
Planet Of Zeus join Lords Of The Riff 2 – Greek groove metallers step in after AntiMortem split! Following the huge success of Classic Rock and Metal Hammer’s first Lords Of The Riff tour earlier this year, we’re doing it all again this November with three more of the hottest …
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