Fast-rising Portuguese metal band The Voynich Code are proud to present their debut EP, Ignotum. To mark the occasion, the band are debuting brand new track ‘Decoding of Life’ as a lyric video, which you can watch below. Six tracks of enigmatic heaviness melding extreme, technical, progressive and deathcore, Ignotum …
Read More »ALL ELSE FAILS Announce Goodbye Show For Bassist + Post Video Farewell + Search For New Player
All Else Fails, the loud, heavy, lyrically conscious metal band from Edmonton, AB who’s latest EP ‘Fucktropolis’ garnered them award wins at the Western Canadian Music Awards and Edmonton Music Awards, announce the departure of long time bassist Seedy Mitchell whom will be performing his last show with the band …
Read More »Melechesh to release new album in February
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »In Flames join Amorphis, Lamb Of God, and Stratovarius for TUSKA 2015
Gothenburg based IN FLAMES is confirmed to play at Tuska. In 2015 Tuska-festival will be held from 26th to 28th of June at Suvilahti, Helsinki. In Flames is one of the forefathers of death metal and Gothenburg based metal scene. Numerous world tours and 11 studioalbums under their belt the …
Read More »Skinner Release New Single and Video ‘Orphans of Liberty’
“Orphans of Liberty” is the 2nd single & video to be released off of SKINNER’s 2014 full-length album “Sleepwalkers”. The song is a salute to the men & women of the US armed forces that have served or are currently serving their country. The track features SKINNER’s signature triple lead …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Venom To Perform Entire New Album On Board 70000TONS OF METAL in 2015!
Vancouver, BC / Miami, FL / Hanover, Germany – November 25, 2014 VENOM to perform entire NEW ALBUM on board 70000TONS OF METAL! Legendary Metal band VENOM have confirmed that they will join 70000TONS OF METAL on it’s voyage from Florida to Jamaica in January 2015. VENOM will play two …
Read More »Slash Doesn’t Slow Down
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 …
Read More »Hard Rock Hell VIII – Pwllheli, Hafan Y Môr Holiday Park, 15/11/2014
Kicking off the final day of Hard Rock Hell VIII is More (6), who make a solid stand on the second stage and close with ‘Atomic Rock’ to a positive reception. Black State Highway (8) take the bull by the horns and give it a good kicking, breathing life into the …
Read More »Foreigner release instant download of “Night Life” from The Best of 4 & More
The opening track “Night Life”, from FOREIGNER’s hotly anticipated live album ‘The Best of 4 & More’, is now available as an instant download when you pre-order the album digitally. The pre-order links are below. ‘The Best of 4 & More’ will be released in Europe on Friday 5th December …
Read More »Michael Schenker announced support acts for his UK tour
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 …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Zom – ‘Flesh Assimilation’
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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