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As Lions Announce Signing to Better Noise Records (Part of Eleven Seven Music Group) London five-piece As Lions are happy to today announce their signing to the ever-growing roster of Better Noise Records, part of Eleven Seven Music Group. Comprised of vocalist Austin Dickinson, guitarists Conor O’Keefe and Will Homer, …

Arizona-based all-female rock quartet DOLL SKIN are confirmed for the ShipRocked Cruise 2016. DOLL SKIN will be performing onboard the ShipRocked Cruise, sailing January 18-22, 2016, from Miami to Costa Maya, Mexico. Alongside bands like Five Finger Death Punch, Seether, Halestorm, Hellyeah, Helmet, to name a few: www.ShipRocked.com DOLL SKIN just entered the CMJ Loud Rock Chart at #34. Their new EP “In Your Face” was released in North America on October 30 and will be …

After the IMMORTAL trademark case was closed by ‘Patentstyret’ (Norway’s Patent Office) in November 2015, Demonaz and Horgh can finally share their side of the story for the first time. The conflict was not about anyone leaving the band as Abbath claimed. It was all about his personal problems. He …

UK classic rockers COLOUR OF NOISE have released a music video for “Can’t Take It With You”, the track is taken from their self-titled debut album, due to be released on December 4 via Colour Of Noise/Townsendmusic: http://colourofnoise.tmstor.es. It will also be available via iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. The album was produced by Gez Walton and Andy Nixon. All tracks recorded by Gez Walton at Stronghold Studios. …

Atmospheric Extreme Metallers Martyrium reveal the cover for their new opus, which will be entitled “Destiny Wore A Bondage Mask”. The artwork has been created by the talented Michal ‘Xaay’ Loranc who is well known for his digital works for Nile,  Behemoth, Devilish Impressions, and other metal giants. In words of the band: “The idea was …

The Temperance Movement have unveiled their pulsating new single ‘Oh Lorraine’ which is taken from the upcoming new album White Bear, released on January 15th through Earache Records.   ‘Oh Lorraine’ is a raucous, upbeat rock belter dripping with attitude and groove, echoing the mid-nineties vibe of The Stones Roses …

‘Oh the weather outside is frightful…’ Alright, so we might only be three days into December, but the opening line from ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow’ is pretty damn apt this evening in Bristol. The wind and the rain has been disruptive for the whole day, …

India’s SystemHouse33 are to release their fifth album, ‘Regression’, in early 2016. SystemHouse33 founder and vocalist Samron Jude said of the new album: “Regression is the paradox of progress; it is the disintegrating world we live in.  We are doing more, but feeling worse. “Covering the regressive nature of this …

Edmonton, AB metallers STRIKER are ready to set out on a new adventure with their forthcoming album Stand In The Fire being released via their own Record Breaking Records label on February 5, 2016.  Today STRIKER unveils their video for the first single from Stand In The Fire “Too Late”.  Check out the exclusive premiere courtesy …

Hatebreed have extended their relationship with Nuclear Blast Records and signed a brand new deal worldwide! The group previously released their last album ‘The Divinity Of Purpose’ through Nuclear Blast in Europe, and now the band has chosen to broaden their relationship and extend their contract to North America.   Vocalist Jamey Jasta commented: …

Reveal the artwork for their forthcoming 25th anniversary shows under the ENSLAVED 25 band banners   Commissioned by Chioreanu Costin who has worked with Roadburn Festival, as well as Ivar Bjornson and Enslaved on various projects, the pieces perfectly capture the essence and imagery of the periods they represent. What’s …

Frontiers Music Srl is set to release of the highly anticipated self-titled debut album from RESURRECTION KINGS on January 29, 2016!   So far the band has released a video from the album for the song “Who Do You Run To” which can be viewed HERE.   Resurrection Kings unleash the …

Red House Glory have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Pray Now’, taken from their upcoming All Out Of Love EP released on December 11th. The video premiered at Notion who said, “It’s refreshing to see a young, same-sex couple in the music video, hopefully paving the way for …

First up were Archer – a metal band from Santa Cruz, California.  This three piece had plenty of enthusiasm but to be brutally honest I found them dull and mediocre with nothing at all to make them stand out from the sort of bands you can see playing gigs in …

Three years in the making, numerous headlining European tours, and now two studio albums, Hard Rock and Glam-inspired band, Chase The Ace, aren’t a band that messes around. “Hell Yeah!” is their second album which was released on 24th November, but available to fans and converts up and down the …

Anti-Clone Recording Debut Album with Matt Hyde (Slipknot, Machine Head) Following a highly successful tour supporting Skindred and the release of their EP ‘Hands Sewn Together’ – Lincolnshire, UK nu-metal band ANTI-CLONE have announced they are now back in the studio recording their debut album. Working with acclaimed producer Matt …

BLOODSTOCK Announce SLAYER as Final Headliner for 2016! As the calendar turns to the final month of the year, BLOODSTOCK are excited to announce their Sunday night headliner for 2016!  The very mighty SLAYER are set to close out the festival at Catton Park next August. Having recently released their …

Europe’s diabolical death metal force, Belphegor, will kick off the UK leg of their ‘Conjuring The Dead Raid’ tour next week.  The tour is in celebration of their current release ‘Conjuring The Dead’ – out now via Nuclear Blast. The band, led by founder Helmuth Lehner will launch their crushing …

The UK metal community revels in delight after it’s brightest rising star in the independent festival market makes it’s opening announcements for their next event, MAMMOTHFEST 2016. The 3 day indoor festival based in Brighton has revealed ALL its 2016 headliners.  They have also opened up sales for a limited quantity …

Venice Beach, CA‘s purveyors of psychedelic violence, The Shrine, have released the video for “Coming Down Quick” from their upcoming Century Media Records debut, Rare Breed. The record will see a release on January 15, 2016 (with extended content) in North America. Produced by Dave Jerden (the venerated knobsman behind such …