Melechesh to release new album in February

Melechesh

Israeli progressive metallers Melechesh are to release their new album, ‘Enki’, via Nuclear Blast pn February 9. The album – the follow up to 2010’s ‘The Epigenesis’ – was once again written and produced by band founder and guitarist Ashmedi. The band have revealed the album’s tracklisting: Tempest Temper Enlil …

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MARDUK reveal artwork for ‘Frontschwein’ and brand-new song ‘Rope Of Regret’

MARDUK’s new album ‘Frontschwein‘ has been scheduled for European release on January 19th, 2015. A brand-new track, ‘Rope Of Regret’, can be checked out here: On ‘Frontschwein’ (MARDUK’s first completely war-themed album since 1999’s legendary ‘Panzer Division Marduk’), 25 years of black metal history collide with eons of devastation and …

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Maverick – ‘Quid Pro Quo’

Maverick, a young five piece hard rockin heavy metal band born in Belfast a very short two years ago and raised through the school of hard knocks, release their debut album ‘Quid Pro Quo’ the day after tomorrow (Friday November 28) through Massacre Records. This is good old fashioned rock/metal album …

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SALYTHIA release their new video for “Affliction”

On November 11, 2014 Sacramento based progressive thrash band, SALYTHIA released their new video for “Affliction” directed by Ethan Parrilla (Atrocious Works Productions). Being the first SALYTHIA song ever written, it is only fitting “Affliction” is monumentalized with a hard hitting, energy driven video that captures the essence of the band’s live …

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Cult Of Fire – Ctvrta Symfonie Ohne

    Iron Bonehead Records have an uncanny ability and knack in unearthing some really fantastic Black Metal bands from around the world, and none come better than Cult Of Fire from the Czech Republic. This two track E.P. is basically a celebration and homage to the composer Bedrich Smetana, …

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Dumbjaw to release debut single – Dissociative

Dumbjaw is pleased to announce the release of their debut single “Dissociative”, on November 24th 2014 via Maybe Records. ‘Dissociative’ is high octane, groove heavy with stacks of attitude. Crunching riffs and raucous drums create a solid feel that echo the likes of The Butthole Surfers. Taking influences and sounding …

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Slash Doesn’t Slow Down

Slash

Some musicians who achieved fame with the help of their band mates have not been so successful when flying solo. That’s not the case for the Grammy Award-winning guitarist known worldwide as Slash. Fans of the veteran rocker can now see why Slash has enjoyed such staying power with the …

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Michael Schenker announced support acts for his UK tour

Michael Schenker

Michael Schenker embarks on a nationwide UK tour at Newcastle O2 Academy on Wednesday 10 December. Special guest on all dates is the Bournemouth rock band, Western Sand. Londoners will get a special treat when, State Villains, featuring Michael’s son, Tyson Schenker on guitar, will open the show at London’s …

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Metal All Stars dates postponed

Due to last minute engagements of a few of the artists in the line-up, Metal All Stars will be rescheduling all European dates from November 28th – December 23rd, including the Brixton Academy concert on December 16th, to Spring 2015. New tour dates in these cities will be announced shortly. …

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Papa Roach announce headline tour for March 2015

The unstoppable PAPA ROACH are delighted to announce that they will be playing a full UK tour next year.  Front man Jacoby Shaddix, guitarist Jerry Horton, bassist Tobin Esperance and drummer Tony Palermo return for a headline tour for the first time in 2 years in March 2015.  Shaddix says …

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Hounds unleash new single ‘Monster’ Dec 1st

HOUNDS release their new single ‘Monster’ on December 1st, accompanied by a ferocious new video 2014 has been a busy year for  HOUNDS slaying the audience at Sonisphere and touring  with Rob Zombie and Turbowolf. HOUNDS state ‘Monster is probably the best example of how we like to fuse genres and clash sounds. …

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In This Moment announce their first UK headline tour

Fiery LA rockers IN THIS MOMENT are excited to announce their first ever UK headline run, the ‘Black Widow’ tour, in support of the recently released album of the same name.  The jaunt will hit these shores in February 2015. Guitarist Chris Howorth enthuses; “Hello UK!  We can’t believe it’s actually …

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Zom – ‘Flesh Assimilation’

ZOM flesh assimilation - full cover

This debut album from Dublin dark metallers Zom – they’ve previously released a demo and a 7″ single, both to great acclaim in this particular corner of planet mosh – is dark and murky as you can imagine the deepest parts of the foulest sections of the River Liffey to …

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