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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…
Mexican death grind band BRUJERIA brings the dark realms of cartels and ritualistic murder to life with a potent force comparable to NWA’s impact on pop culture when Compton emerged. On September 15th, their fifth full-length album, “Esto Es Brujeria,” will be unleashed through Nuclear Blast Records. Today, they release the first single, “Mochado,” giving…
Nurtured by haunting dreams and the pulsating throb of pragmatic dread, CARNIFEX makes a triumphant return with their ninth studio album, Necromanteum, set to release on October 6th through Nuclear Blast Records. With an impressive 18-year history, CARNIFEX continues to push boundaries, experimenting with fresh song structures and infusing their distinct deathcore foundation with a…
Prepare for the cataclysmic arrival of death metal titans, CANNIBAL CORPSE, as they unleash their sixteenth studio opus, “Chaos Horrific“, on September 22nd via the infernal pact with Metal Blade Records. Today, the world trembles as the album’s ghastly artwork is unveiled, accompanied by a bone-crushing first single that pulverizes all in its path. Brace…
Nuclear Blast is proud to announce that the complete TESTAMENT catalog has been acquired and the band signed for an additional 3 albums in the future! The signing took place before the band’s fiery performance at Hellfest this past weekend. Fans will now be able to listen to the band’s seminal albums The Legacy and The New Order on…
Raymond Melendez