Andrea Meyer, best known in the metal community as Andrea Meyer Haugen, former wife of Emperor Guitarist Tomas Thormodsæter “Samoth” Haugen, as well as for her own Ambient Folk projects Hagalaz Runedance, Nebelhexë, and Andrea Nebel was revealed to have been one of the victims of the senseless Kongsberg Bow…
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Hammerfall – remixed title track of 20th anniversary break-through album “Renegade 2.0” out now – Watch the original Wacken 2001 live video
Fast-paced and in your face, yet epic and melodic. The title track of the band’s legendary break-through album “Renegade” meant the beginning of a new era for Hammerfall, as well as for the metal world as a whole, and is to this day a true classic of the genre! Today…
THE THREE TREMORS release their new album ‘Guardians Of The Void’ on 5th November, out on Steel Cartel Records.
THE THREE TREMORS, featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens, Harry “The Tyrant” Conklin, and Sean “The Hell Destroyer”, have announced their new album GUARDIANS OF THE VOID and a corresponding US Tour for Nov 2021. Check out the video for the single ‘Bone Breaker’ here: Coming off the successful release of their…
Stone Whiskey’s latest video “Out in the City”
Stone Whiskey is an American hard rock band, based out of Raleigh, NC. Building on the classic, time-tested 5-piece formula of hard-hitting, rebellious rock n roll, the band’s lineup consists of vocalist Alan Rueda, guitarists Bill Spears and Chris Clark, drummer Mike Ropelewski, and bassist Jim Hunter. The band’s debut…
Running Wild releases new studio album “Blood on Blood”
RUNNING WILD “Blood On Blood” Steamhammer / SPV Release: 29 October 2021 There are plenty of reasons why Rock’n’ Rolf Kasparek is so happy with “Blood on Blood”. Says Rolf: “We all know the difficulties the cultural sector was faced with during the lockdown. On the other hand, it also…
New Rock label GLOBAL ROCK RECORDS launched by THE STORE FOR MUSIC; signing of legendary US rock band LILLIAN AXE announced!
Lillian Axe gained international recognition with albums on MCA Records and IRS Records in the late ’80s and early ’90s. They have toured with Alice Cooper, Ratt, Accept, and many others, as well as rocking hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide at major festivals such as Sweden Rock, Firefest, and…
The Eve Of Darkness has arrived!
New Book Documents Toronto’s Lost & Wild Heavy Metal Scene of the ‘80s In October 2018, UXB Press released Tomorrow is Too Late, the award winning book about Toronto’s hardcore punk scene in the eighties. Having won the 2019 Heritage Toronto Book Award and several international design and print awards,…
Ministry’s upcoming album “Moral Hygiene”, out October 1. Al Jourgensen discusses inspiration for ‘Search And Destroy’ cover in new video interview
Last month, MINISTRY premiered the music video for the new track ‘Search And Destroy’ via Rolling Stone. The song is a unique take on The Stooges’ hit that offers a uniquely slowed down tempo and frontman Al Jourgensen’s guttural howl that amplifies the song’s wartime critique. In this new video…
RHAPSODY OF FIRE Shares Epic Metal Ballad From Upcoming Album “Glory For Salvation”
November 26, 2021, will see symphonic power metal force RHAPSODY OF FIRE release their hotly anticipated, 13th studio album, entitled Glory For Salvation. Slated for a release on November 26, 2021, through AFM Records, it’s the second part of the band’s enthralling trilogy! Thirteen epic yet heavy and powerful tracks will take you…
Wacken Metal Battle USA Returns For 2022! Band Submissions Open Aug 26th!
Wacken Metal Battle USA Trailer: Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to announce its return in 2022 after two years of missed battles across America due to the Covid pandemic. For its last three years (2017-2019), Wacken Metal Battle USA has hosted battles across the country to send one independent metal band to…
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…
EXODUS Announce 11th Studio Album “Persona Non Grata”
Music Video For The 1st Single “The Beatings Will Continue (Until Morale Improves)” Out Today! With a bond forged in youth and decades-old friendship, the undisputed masters of thrash metal return with their eleventh studio album, PERSONA NON GRATA due to be released on November 19th via Nuclear Blast Records.…
Beast in Black reveal artwork for their new album “Dark Connection” out on October 29th!
The future has begun: Today, heavy metal heroes BEAST IN BLACK start into a new shimmering metallic era of their bright future. The band announces their new album “Dark Connection” and reveals the cover artwork for this fantastic masterpiece, catapulting the listener into the exciting world of cyberpunk. “Dark Connection”…
Northtale release new version of ‘Follow Me’ with the new vocalist Guilherme Hiros
In August 2019, power metal newcomers NORTHTALE released their successful debut album “Welcome To Paradise”. After a recent line-up change, the band announced their new vocalist, Guilherme Hirose from Sao Paolo, Brazil. Now, with a new album and a big tour on the horizon, the band are happy to present…