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Alternative rock band Magnets and Ghosts has released their new EP titled be born, today. The record is currently available for purchase at iTunes and is streaming now at Spotify.   Hailing from Los Angeles, by way of Atlanta, Magnets and Ghosts is a duo consisting of writing and production …

OPETH are set to celebrate their landmark 25th Anniversary as a band next year with a very special event at the legendary London Palladium on 18th October 2015.  After being the heaviest band to play the Royal Albert Hall (in 2010), they will no doubt be the heaviest band to …

St Albans’ quartet Enter Shikari have release the highly anticipated video for their current single ‘The Last Garrison’. Watch the new video here: ‘The Last Garrison’ is an uplifting call for simply pausing and taking a breath to appreciate life. Vocalist / lyricist Rou Reynolds had this to say on …

The latest in a new generation of blackened metal acts to emerge from the previously very un-metal (apart from the likes of Aborted and Enthroned) domain of Belgium, Saille (pronounced sahl-yeh) plough the sort of dark gothicism meets extreme brutality route previously explored by acts such as Akercocke. A concept …

This gig was part of Orphaned Land’s “Mabool 10th Anniversary Show” series and had support from Benighted Soul and Mylidian. Benighted Soul and Mylidian were tight and fun bands but didn’t do anything for me. So, I don’t really have an opinion on them either way. I was there to see …

It takes a brave decision by any band to continue following the death of not only a founder member but also one regarded as the cornerstone of the act concerned.  Some – such as Led Zeppelin – have decided not to attempt to replace such a key element, while others, …

Throne of Vengeance, Calgary’s favourite sons of rocking metal are proud to announce November Alberta dates with The Outer on November 14th in Innisfail, AB plus supporting Unleash The Archers during their APOCALYPTOUR stop in Calgary on November 27th at Dicken’s. November 14 – Innisfail, AB – The Zoo w/ …

Relapse Records is extremely proud to announce the signing of Italian progressive instrumentalists GOBLIN REBIRTH.  A new incarnation, inspired by the legendary Goblin, the 1970’s horror-synth / film score icons responsible for such soundtracks as Suspiria, Zombi and Tenebre, GOBLIN REBIRTH came together after a short-lived reformation of the original …

It is our honour to announce that Anathema will headline the Sunday date of the 20th edition of Roadburn Festival, at the 013 venue on April 12, 2015 in Tilburg, The Netherlands, with a special performance that will span the innovative British band’s 25-year career, and include special guest appearances …

Dallas, Texas-based, supersonic, intergalactic heavy rock trio and family unit Mothership have released their thunderous sophomore album, Mothership II, via Ripple Music. In honor of its release, The Obelisk is streaming the second single from the album, “Holy Massacre,” today. The Obelisk comments that “The song’s fluidity, natural tonality, live …

XII Boar have just released a slamming twist on a Motorhead classic ‘Damage Case‘‏ over on Youtube. In true XII Boar style, they have given the song a new layer of fuzzed up swampy goodness and seasoned it with dirty UK southern grit. The song is also available to download …

Despite the rubbish weather you could feel the excitement in the air, as fans queued up in the rain to see one of the most recognizable guitarists in the business. First up though, was Monster Truck who are everything you would want in an opening act. With their lively brand …

‘Resonance’ – a celebration of the entire history of Anathema Music will take place at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire on 16th April 2015. The band will be joined by former members Duncan Patterson and Darren White. Darren is best known as the original vocalist for Anathema parting ways with the band …

You know the old saying “Don’t judge a book by the cover ” right! Well if you judge the cover art of this new album by Electric Mary, it really is as good inside as the eye catching and risque’ outside which definitely draws you in. That said, when you eventually …

Epic celtic Death Metal combo Steignyr present us the official video teaser for their new album “Tales of a Forgotten Hero”, which we release November 10th through Art Gates Records in Europe and Rest of the World.     European Release Date: 10/11/2014 Worldwide Release Date:10/11/2014   The sound of the band in this LP shows how …

Portuguese modern death/groove metallers MONOLYTH will present their debut album Origin in November 14 and 15 live at Metalpoint (Porto) and Beat Club (Leiria), respectively. Support acts include SOTZ’, TONTURA, IMAJINN GUGOLPLEX and ROOSTER CLAW (check more details below). The tickets will be available at the venues for 5€ or 10€ (ticket …

On the eve of their appearance at this weekend’s Hard Rock Hell, NWOBHM veterans Vardis have announced that they are to record and release their first live album in almost 35 years! The recording will take place at Unity Works, Unity Hall, Wakefield, on Saturday 13 December, with the result being released some time in …

REQUIEM’s brand new album, The Unexplainable Truth, is out now via Cleopatra Records (E1)! Today, OnlineDrummer.com has the exclusive on a brand new drum video featuring Pearl / TRX-sponsored REQUIEM drummer Rick Siegfried “metal-izing” a Skrillex track playthrough. Check out the video here: http://www.onlinedrummer.com/drum-videos/rick-siegfried-jammin-to-skrillexs-scatta/     Want to hear more …

The 2-disc “Unlucky 13th Anniversary” deluxe edition of DROWNING POOL’s breakout platinum album Sinner is out now via The Bicycle Music Company/Concord! Sinner features the chart-topping hard rock anthem, ‘Bodies’. You can purchase your deluxe edition via several top distributors now – see below for buy links from Best Buy, Amazon …

BLOODSTOCK’s early bird tickets are flying out the door in the wake of Halloween’s ROB ZOMBIE headline announcement, but festival HQ aren’t resting on their laurels, they’ve got even more bands ready to add on to the bill! British stoner/doom overlords, ORANGE GOBLIN are set for a main stage slot …