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With many of their US counterparts cancelling, postponing or cutting short their European tours in the wake of the atrocities in Paris earlier this month and the subsequent security concerns across much of Europe – just hours before the doors opened this evening, Brussels went into a state of lock …

I arrived at the venue for tonight’s show to find a huge queue despite the doors having opened some time ago.  The reason soon became apparent – coming not long after the tragic events in Paris, security had been stepped up for tonight’s show with everyone being thoroughly frisked and …

This is about Rise… This is about musical hybridation. This is about a French entity mixing in the same original and “romantic” way : post-metal, indie-pop & alternative black-metal. A musical project including a real visual ambition with graphic design, art-works and music videos in order to share a personal vision of romantism.  A few …

A few weeks after the single “It’s poutring”, French independent rock/stoner/southern-hardcore/metal outift, Fishing With Guns unveiled a brand new trackcalled “Moshpute”. This new song will feature the new album by the band, ‘…But The Dawn Will Come’, coming out in the new weeks on CD &  digital formats.                     …

 A few days after the physical and digital release of its debut album, Swiss stoner/sludgecore/metal outfit Colossus Fall just launched a full stream of ‘Hidden into details’, available right now on Bandcamp, but also on CD on the band’s webstore and through Altsphere distribution.   Stream the whole album on Bandcamp | Get your physical copy of ‘Hidden …

It has been five years since the release of OBSCURA’s universally acclaimed Omnivium album. Now the progressive metal masters return with their strongest and most dynamic release to date. The aptly named Akróasis (Greek for “hearing” or “listening”) draws on all the various elements of OBSCURA‘s signature sound and combines those qualities into a cohesive …

Norwegian epic black metal pioneers BORKNAGAR are getting prepared to release their newest, 10th studio album ‘Winter Thrice’ on January 22nd, 2016 via Century Media Records worldwide. Here is the record’s tracklisting: The album’s limited edition Digipak CD version and the gatefold 2-LP also come with the bonustrack “Dominant Winds” and additionally, …

Grammy Award-winning rock band WOLFMOTHER have announced a February 19th release date for their highly anticipated new album,VICTORIOUS (Universal Music Catalogue). Fans around the world got a sneak preview of the album yesterday when Zane Lowe premiered two tracks – ‘Victorious’ and ‘City Lights’ – on his Beats 1 radio …

Are you ready for a new Monster Truck song from upcoming album Sittin’ Heavy? Of course you are! Here’s what Monster Truck guitarist Jeremy Widerman has to tell you: ‘We wanted to write a raucous and anthemic  tribute to our favourite sport, hockey. A rock and roll salute to enforcers everywhere who …

HEVY FESTIVAL 2016 is very excited to announce that it will take place on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th August 2016 at a brand new site in Newhaven, Derbyshire. Chosen in response to fan feedback, the new site is right in the centre of the country, providing easy access from …

Punk rockers Anti-Flag have released a digital acoustic album, titled Live Acoustic at 11th Street Records, today, November 20. The performance was recorded during the Punk Rock Bowling extravaganza this past spring. So if you weren’t able to attend PRB in Las Vegas, you can vicariously enjoy the experience of the band performing at Sin …

ACID REIGN JOIN THE LAWNMOWER DETH XMAS SHOW LINE UP! With Oliver/Dawson’s Saxon having to withdraw due to illness, re-booted UK thrashers Acid Reign are unexpectedly confirmed as special guests at Lawnmower Deth’s Xmas bash at Rock City, Nottingham on December 19th. The band, led by original vocalist Howard ‘H’ …

Los Angeles stoner/doom metal band BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH will perform at the legendary Roadburn Festival on April 14, 2016. The festival will take place April 14-17 at the 013 venue, in Tilburg, The Netherlands. Click here for Roadburn’s official B!TM announcement. BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH released its third full-length album, Architects of the Voidon September 30. Praised …

Formed in South Africa, the band now known as New Volume relocated to London under the name What Now, and enjoyed a great run of success, touring the UK and Europe relentlessly with the likes of Young Guns, The Xcerts and Anberlin. The band caught the attention of Kerrang, Rock …

Vetten Äpärät is a second generation folk metal band from Helsinki, Finland. Their debut album “Syntyi Talven Kyynelistä” is released early 2016. A new track “Wind of Exhaustion” from the upcoming album is available to view below. It was recorded at Suomenlinnan Studio and mastered at Finnvox Studios.       …

IMPERICON Festival 2016 has today announced its first wave of bands as well as a new London date due to phenomenal demand. The first bands announced are: HATEBREED NORTHLANE EMMURE BLESSTHEFALL CHELSEA GRIN HUNDREDTH With many more still to come. Early Bird Tickets and Special Bundles are now available here: http://www.impericon.com/uk/impericon-festivals.html IMPERICON …

Indie pop enigma The Captain recently released his debut video for the stunning “Another Planet” through Never Enough Notes! Returning from a magical debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year which resulted in 4**** & 5***** star reviews for the one man show, The Captain now embarks on yet …

With a heady mix of animal aggression and technical precision, APE MACHINE‘s music carries an organic depth and warmth rarely heard since the time of rock’s glorious early years (or your Dad’s bad ass record collection) infused with an exceptional modern sensibility. When the mystical lyrics of vocalist Caleb Heinze …

In 2014, Entombed-founding member L-G Petrov returned “back to the front” with the band’s revitalized yet still lethal new incarnation ENTOMBED A.D., which also consists of Nico Elgstrand (guitar), Victor Brandt (bass), and Olle Dahlstedt (drums). Just 18 months later, fans worldwide can expect the follow-up record, entitled ‘Dead Dawn”’ …

Highly rated Brit Tech metallers return with their stunning sophomore EP ‘Life Lessons’, which is out in stores from Friday 4th December. Idols Of Apathy are a highly dedicated six piece that create a sound, with colossal riffs and pounding beats, that is both dominant and ear shattering. The band ink truly …