For over 35 years King Diamond has been releasing albums, first with Mercyful fate and then under his own name. Among a strong catalogue of albums, a firm favourite among fans is the 1987 album “Abigail”. This new live release from King Diamond sees him perform that album in full …
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‘In the original Latin, Maestus makes reference to a state of mourning, a theme that finds voice in lyrics which explore the threads between despondency and bitterness. Maestus reflects the principle of misery as it moves through the world in life, death, and memory, and of the ceaseless decay which …
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The Wildhearts are proud to announce the release of Renaissance Men on 3rd May, their first full-length studio album in 10 years. To coincide with the release of Renaissance Men the Wildhearts’ classic line up of Ginger, CJ, Ritchie and Danny, are to play an 8 date UK tour. This intimate tour …
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THE TREATMENT NEW ALBUM: “POWER CRAZY” RELEASE DATE: 22ND MARCH 2019 UK HEADLINE “POWER CRAZY TOUR” MAY/JUNE 2019 NEW SINGLE “BITE BACK” DUE 23RD JANUARY 2019 British hard rock five-piece The Treatment are thrilled to announce the release of their brand new album “Power Crazy”, on 22ndMarch 2019, via Frontiers Music Srl. …
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Having released two albums under the name of THRÄNENKIND – “The Elk” (2013) and “King Apathy” (2016) – “Wounds” is the first full-length album under the new band name. The songs of KING APATHY are still the kind of music for which the band is known and appreciated. They still …
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JETSTREAM RELEASE NEW ‘DELTA BLUES’ VIDEO Following press and radio acclaim for their Delta Blues single in late 2018 and a huge main stage performance at MTV’s Gibraltar Calling, classic rock band Jetstream have dropped a slick new video for the gritty track and announced a new London live show. …
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NETHERHALL TO PERFORM AT BLACK SABBATH CEREMONY Black Sabbath will be presented with their own heavy metal bench and Bill Ward will receive his own star at a ceremony in Birmingham in February. Netherhall will be performing as special guests at the ceremony, which will take place on 9th February …
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Hard rock titans collide for The End Machine, a brand-new project that features classic era Dokken members George Lynch, Jeff Pilson, and Mick Brown, plus current Warrant singer Robert Mason. The band will be releasing a self-titled debut album on 22nd March 2019 via Frontiers Music. Some fans may surely be wondering …
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Every so often an album comes along that is immediately enveloping. This is a record that deserves undivided attention. With each spin new sounds and interwoven melodies start to appear. Mainman Andy Marshall hails from Scotland and has moved forward his unique vision which is steeped in the Culture and …
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Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have announced the brilliantly unique electro/rock Norwegian outfit Biru Baby as support on their UK and EU tour starting in February Biru Baby will play all dates on the MAN WITH A MISSION tour, except Moscow and St Petersburg. The tour will start at …
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Illimitable Dolor return with ‘Leaden Light’, the follow up album to their stunning self titled debut offering from 2017 When I first came across this band in 2017, I was completely blown away. The debut album was produced with such depth of feeling and emotion ( …
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After the release of “The 119 Show – Live In London” LACUNA COIL are proud to announce they’ll be sharing stages with Swiss Folk Metal band Eluveitie and their friends in Infected Rain in Autumn 2019. “Transformation is a process and as life happens you need tons of new music! That’s why we …
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German Heavy/Power Metal machine STEEL ENGRAVED, have released a new single & music video for ‘Rebellion‘, the song is taken of their new self-titled album, out on January 25th, 2019 via ROAR Rock Of Angels Records. STEEL ENGRAVED‘s third studio outing will comprise 13 tracks guaranteed to please the fans of majestic, melodic, modern …
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TESLA READIES NEW STUDIO ALBUM, ‘SHOCK,’ FOR GLOBAL CD, DIGITAL & VINYL RELEASE ON 8 MARCH VIA UMC Lead Single “SHOCK” Available Now for Streaming and Immediate Download with Album Preorder See TESLA on Tour Around the World Throughout 2019 Including UK Date At Iconic Download Festival The legendary American …
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Australian Metallers To An End make themselves known with this their self-released debut album ‘Redefine’. Hailing from Melbourne, Redefine was released on November 22nd, but has only just come to my attention. And my attention I will give it. My first impressions as ‘From Grace To Demise’ follows opener ‘Intro’ …
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Following what was an extremely busy end to 2018, Skindred are pleased to announce a rollercoaster of a year for 2019, with the band being announced as special guests on Disturbed’s “Evolution” European and UK Tour. In a band Statement Skindred said “We are thrilled to announced that we will …
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Jeez, how have I not heard of Fractions before? A band that slipped past my eagle eyed radar who will be releasing a rather excellent single called Soundness Of Mind on January 29th 2019, free to download on all digital outlets featuring stunning artwork from Andy Pilkington at Very Metal …
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Portugese thrashers Toxik Attack release their debut full length LP on the last day of January. This follows EP ‘Thrash On Command’ which was released way back in 2016. Formed in 2012, they also released a demo in 2014. As far as thrash goes, this is ok. But is it me …
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Luxembourg’s very own Fusion Bomb release their debut album ‘Concrete Jungle’ on 25th January through Iron Shields Records. Formed in 2010 this four-piece Speed Metal unit draw inexplicable similarities to Slayer. Opening track ‘Zest Of Scorn’ is four minutes of pure audible onslaught. It fires through verse and chorus like a …
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German Sludge/Doom trio, Eremit announce themselves proper with ‘Carrier Of Weight’ An initial glance of the track listing shows a mere three songs, so more of an E.P. than an album you might be forgiven in thinking. How wrong could we be, these three mighty slabs of …
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