Amorphis have finally finished recording their upcoming new studio album, entitled »Queen Of Time«. The record is scheduled for a May 18th release. In comparison to its predecessor, »Under The Red Cloud« (2015), the album will include the use of real strings, flutes, orchestral arrangements and even choirs! In addition, this…
ATHEIST sign worldwide record deal with Agonia Records and announce plans for new upcoming release slated for 2018
American, legendary, technical, metal pioneers ATHEIST have signed a worldwide record deal with the European based label, Agonia Records. The band is expected to release a new studio album, the follow-up to 2010’s critically acclaimed “Jupiter”in mid to late 2018. Band co-founder & vocalist/songwriter Kelly Shaefer commented: “2018 will mark our 30th year of making records. Atheist…
420 Music & Arts Fest has returned!
This year’s festival presented and organized by METALHEADS UNITED sees a jamming line up of over 20 acts over 3 nights ranging from stoner rock/stoner metal, doom, psychedelic and heavy blues with headliners Dopethrone (Montreal, QC), Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Vista Chino) (special guest DJ set on 420) ( Palm Desert, CA),…
Serenity – Interview with Christian Hermsdörfer
Serenity Interview with Christian Hermsdörfer The Underworld, London – February 11, 2018 Interview by Torbjørn ‘Toby’ Jørstad
Hallatar – Tavastia Helsinki Finland
Frankly getting an invitation to see the first gig of a band feat. members from Swallow The Sun, Amorphis, HIM sounded quite tempting in every aspect. Hallatar is definitely an interesting project. They released their debut NO STAR UPON THE BRIDGE in 2017. The band was formed by Juha Raivio…
Voivod: ‘War And Pain’ digipak CD and vinyl re-issue now available via Metal Blade Records
Due to high demand, it’s about time for a re-issue of Voivod’s groundbreaking debut album, War And Pain! Originally released in 1984, the 2018 version will be released on digipak CD and vinyl, with a vinyl remastering from Patrick W. Engl as a “Metal Blade Originals” LP. Special treatment and…
ON THORNS I LAY: “Erevos” Video From Greek Death Doom Stalwarts; Aegean Sorrow Preorders Available
In less than one-month, Greek death doom veterans ON THORNS I LAY will unleash their anticipated new full-length Aegean Sorrow, upon the masses. In advance of its release, the official premiere of the band’s video for “Erevos,” issuing of the work, “ON THORNS I LAY wastes no time as they…
The frontman of Taake issues statement regarding the cancellation of the NYC show
Following the cancellation of the New York show by the venue, Hoest has issued the following statement: “I have clearly explained many times throughout the years that me wearing a swastika once at a German concert was not at all meant to show support for the nazi ideology. It was…
Nile + Terrorizer + Exarsis + Art of Deception @ The Dome, London
Nile + Terrorizer + Exarsis + Art of Deception @ The Dome, London February 9, 2018 Review by Nathan Slack Photography by Thomas Henry Saunders
Wintersun – Interview with Teemu Mäntysaari
Wintersun Interview with Teemu Mäntysaari The Lyttelton Arms, London – February 11, 2018 Interview by Torbjørn ‘Toby’ Jørstad Photography by Graham Hilling
Taake NYC show cancelled
Norwegian black metal vets Taake recently announced a North American tour to make up for their 2017 tour which was cancelled due to visa issues. The tour was to include a Saint Vitus-presented NYC show on March 24 at Le Poisson Rouge, but now that show has been cancelled for a different reason. New York…
Iron Angel – Video premiere for “Ministry Of Metal”
IRON ANGEL is one of the true cult legends of the German Speed Metal genre. Now the time has finally come for the long awaited come-back album from IRON ANGEL – the first studio album in over 30 years! “Hellbound” will be released as a big priority on the 4th of May…
MEGADETH’S DAVID ELLEFSON SETS DATES FOR MIDWEST COFFEE TOUR, LAUNCHES ELLEFSON COFFEE STOUT WITH HYDRA BEER COMPANY, COMBAT BLOOD AND BULLETS CABERNET AND HARD CIDER
Fresh off of a hugely successful NAMM SHOW exhibiting with Ellefson Coffee Co, and his labels EMP LABEL GROUP and COMBAT, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has announced a string of March Midwest appearances including the launch of the URBAN LEGEND COFFEE STOUT with Sioux Falls microbrewery HYDRA BEER COMPANY. The…
Arch Enemy + Wintersun + Tribulation @ Koko, London
Arch Enemy + Wintersun + Tribulation @ Koko, London February 11, 2018 Review by Torbjørn ‘Toby’ Jørstad Photography by Graham Hilling
Accept + Night Demon @ Koko, London
Accept + Night Demon @ Koko, London February 8, 2018 Review by Torbjørn ‘Toby’ Jørstad Photography by Graham Hilling