Swedish doom metallers Sorcerer releases their cover version of “Crusader” to all major digital platforms via Metal Blade Records. The original song was the title track to Saxon’s sixth album “Crusader”, released in 1984, and is still one of the most beloved songs from these NWOBHM pioneers. Click here to…
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DARK MILLENNIUM announce new album
The atmospheric death/doom outfit DARK MILLENNIUM will release a brand new studio album on January 7, 2022 via Massacre Records! “Acid River” will contain a total of 7 songs on the CD Digipak edition of the album. The limited edition vinyl LP will contain a total on 8 songs since…
Sun Below Paint A Fuzzy, Sativa Infused Soundscape Through “Twin Worlds Pt. 1 and Pt. 2”
Self-Titled Album Out Nov 19th Toronto’s Sun Below continues their story with their second single – “Twin Worlds Pt. 1 and Pt. 2”, a double track with a running time of 18 minutes. The overarching plot throughout the album follows a figure known as the Holy Drifter, and in this single, the protagonist…
PAGAN ALTAR To Release ‘The Story Of’ In December
The Story of Pagan Altar is that of a once unknown proto-doom band formed in the late ‘70s who are now considered legendary. For the first time, the band’s previously unheard recordings are now available on this comprehensive, historic compilation. Within are rare rehearsals, demos and singles from 1976 onwards, in all their raw,…
A Metal-Rules Exclusive Premiere of Nothing is Real – Transmissions of the Unearthly
Message From the Artist: “These completely improvised sessions recorded live with guest drummer Jeremy Lauria over the course of two days resulted in transmissions of unearthly sounds and visions. These were then cut into tracks and overdubbed with extra guitars and vocals. Inspired by psych prog originators such as Can…
Sun Below Presents A Fuzzy Stoner Soundscape In “Chronwall Neanderthal” Off Upcoming Album
Self-Titled Album Out Nov 19th Sun Below has a new release coming out, a self-titled, full-length concept recording that follows a figure, the Holy Drifter, on his journey through visions and across time. The album clocks in at over an hour spread across nine tracks, the first single being the introductory track “Chronwall…
Original Trouble drummer Jeff “Oly” Olson and former Trouble manager comment on Eric Wagner’s passing of Covid
Jeff “Oly” Olson says on his Facebook page about Eric Wagner’s passing. “I love you Eric. Ups and downs were normal, but we always loved each other. RIP.” “I’ve done PR for both Trouble and The Skull, but now I don’t know what to say. My heart is heavy.…
Eric Wagner of The Skull, ex-Trouble has died at 62
Eric Wagner – known best for his work with The Skull and Trouble has died at the age of 62, as confirmed by his son, Luke Wagner, via social media. On August 17, 2021, The Skull were forced to back out of their scheduled ‘Psycho Las Vegas’ festival appearance due…
A Metal-Rules.com Premiere: Cult Burial “Parasite”
It is under the gray cloud of the past year that enigmatic blackened death-doom collective, Cult Burial, was born. Today they reveal their crushing new single “Parasite”. Despite their doom roots, Cult Burial is anything but slow moving. Having formed in early 2020 in London the project rapidly developed, with…
OMEGA RELEASE NEW ALBUM “NEBRA”
The Italian band Omega (Deadly Carnage side project) have released their new album “Nebra”. “Nebra” takes its name from a mysterious artifact from the Bronze Age. The band mixes Black Metal, Doom and Dark Ambient weaved into an intricate concept between the mysteries of ancient civilizations and the most hidden…
ENTIERRO, Featuring Former FATES WARNING Guitarist Victor Arduini, Releases New Album June 18
New Haven (CT) – U.S. Heavy Metal band ENTIERRO are releasing their long awaited follow-up to 2018 self-titled full length. Entitled El Camazotz, after the Mayan bat god associated with night, death and sacrifice, the five-song EP represents a new chapter in the story of the band. Recorded just prior…
Metal-Rules Exclusive: Finnish Heavy/Doom band BYRON (feat. former members of CHURCH OF VOID, HORNA and BATTLELORE) Premier Debut Album THE OMEGA EVANGELION
“I’m proud and privileged to present BYRON’S debut album THE OMEGA EVANGELION as an exclusive premiere for the respectful audience of metal-rules.com, out March 26, 2021! THE OMEGA EVANGELION serves an eclectic mix of melodic metal, occult rock, stoner and some darker sides of doom as a theme album of…
OMEGA RELEASE “RATIS”, THE NEW OFFICIAL VIDEO
Italians Omega (Deadly Carnage side project) release the official video of “Ratis”, the first single from their new album “Nebra” to be released in April for Dusktone. The video, in almost 12 minutes of 3D animation, takes us inside the new concept of the band between the mysteries of ancient…
Streaming Now! Plague Weaver’s New Album “Ascendant Blasphemy”; New Album “Ascendant Blasphemy” Out Feb 26th, 2021
Melded together in the vein of classic black metal, but giving nods to other genres including death, grind and doom, Toronto’s Plague Weaver has been honing their craft delicately since they started out in 2018. Beginning with an excellent atmosphere, and budding riff ideas on the self-titled EP, then taking a big…
Drift Into Black “Among the Beast” premiere
Among the Beast is a dark doom track focused on entrapment and utter hopelessness. It’s the 2nd track from the ‘Patterns of Light’ album and the beginning of the storyline. The track is about abuse. A relationship first built on a lie and then spirals down to absolute control. The…