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NECROT‘s third album, ‘Lifeless Birth,’ launches today, showcasing their growth in the death metal scene. With its blend of technical prowess and unyielding brutality, this Oakland trio, formed in 2011 and enhanced by Sonny Reinhardt in 2012, delivers their most refined work yet. ‘Lifeless Birth’ echoes the evolution from their debut ‘Blood Offerings‘ to ‘Mortal,’…
Canadian metal legends ANVIL have announced their new studio album, ‘One And Only’, for a release on June 28, 2024 via powerhouse label AFM Records! A first video single, “Feed Your Fantasy”, has just been premiered and is now streaming below. When it comes to the most influential bands in the history of heavy metal, authorities on…
Category 7 has signed with Metal Blade Records. Category 7 is rounded out by the powerhouse vocals of John Bush, and additionally, the group contains the guitar talents of Phil Demmel and Mike Orlando, with Jack Gibson on bass and Jason Bittner on drums. Legendary members of Anthrax, Armored Saint, Adrenaline Mob, Machine Head, Overkill,…
In the vibrant heart of Los Angeles, a band called Witherfall is crafting a sound that’s as emotionally stirring as it is sonically profound. Their latest offering, “When It All Falls Away,” from the much-anticipated album “Sounds Of The Forgotten” set to release on May 31st, 2024, isn’t just another single; it’s a journey through…
Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce that it is releasing Mercyful Fate‘s classic Melissa digitally on October 30 in celebration of the album’s 40th Anniversary. What makes this release special is that it’s a version of Melissathat was remastered in 2005 by Ted Jensen of Sterling Sound in NYC and has, up until now,…
In a world where the ’80s were a realm of wild excess, leather, and roaring guitars, one glam metal unit stands unapologetically unchained – COBRA SPELL. Picture yourself in the neon-lit streets of that electrifying era, where the riffs were loud, the vocals were fierce, and the stage was set for a rock ‘n’ roll…
NIGHTWISH Recorded Orchestral Parts For Their New Album At Abbey Road Finnish symphonic metal giants NIGHTWISH have announced that they have recorded the orchestral parts for their upcoming ninth studio album at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London. The album is expected to be released in early 2024. MACHINE HEAD Announces North American Tour…
Prepare for sonic devastation as the West Coast purveyors of deathgrind, CATTLE DECAPITATION, proudly unveil the merciless Terrasitic Infestation North American headlining tour! Kicking off its Fall rampage on November 10th in Santa Ana, California, this relentless onslaught will carve its path through over twenty cities, culminating in a climactic crescendo on December 16th at…
On Saturday night, the 32nd Wacken Open Air concluded with triumphant performances by Iron Maiden, Helloween, Doro, Heaven Shall Burn, and over 200 other bands across nine stages, including the long-awaited return of Lemmy Kilmister to W:O:A. This year marked a significant change, as Wednesday became a full festival day with programs on the main…
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