Michael Schenker has completed the recording of a brand new MSG album, “Immortal”, which is set to be released via Nuclear Blast on January 29th, 2021. The album title is a perfect statement describing Michael Schenker’s legacy and to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a musician. Today, the band has…
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Royal Hunt announces new album DYSTOPIA
Royal Hunt will release their new studio album – “Dystopia” – on December 16th via King Records (Japan/SE Asia) and on December 18th via NorthPoint Productions (Europe/N & S America). A concept album offering a considerable expansion of the band´s trademark sound and featuring performances by guest vocalists: Mats Leven…
Sodom announces new album GENESIS XIX
Altenessen, a social melting-pot deep in the heart of the Ruhr Area. From the mid-19th century, the region supplied Europe’s industrialization with the required raw materials, mined under back-breaking conditions below ground in coal pits named Carl, Anna, Fritz-Heinrich, Helene, and the like. Altenessen is also the musical domicile of…
Jonny Z’s Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula Audio CD Now Available
Seven-Disc Set Features Bonus Material and Photos; Zazula Teams Up with Cranium Radio for Weekly Jonny Z’s DEFCON 4 Show A massive seven-disc physical audio CD edition of Megaforce Records founder Jon Zazula’s acclaimed autobiography, Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula, read by…
ACCEPT release the second single/title track from their new studio album ‘Too Mean To Die’ alongside a lyric video
Accept release the second single/title track from their new studio album ‘Too Mean To Die’ alongside a lyric video In uncertain times like these, you can rely on ACCEPT to deliver the goods – they will not let anything or anyone get them down, not even a virus. Metal legends…
‘FLYING V’ DOCUMENTARY TELLS THE STORY OF ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS STYLES OF ELECTRIC GUITAR
September 11, 2020 will see the release of the new DVD, ‘Flying V.’ Issued as part of the popular ‘Inside Metal’ series, ‘Flying V’ was directed by Peter Hansen and produced by Hansen and Michael Denner, and features in-depth interviews with countless renowned metal guitarists who have helped make this…
NDR – looking for independent bands for a compilation cassette
Below is the message from NDR: Initially, my activity begun under the name Paranoid Records somewhere in 2001. The plan was CD, cassette distribution, licence release and own edition. Especially, I distribute the products of the Hungarian Hammer Music under the name RM Shop, but I have also worked with…
Quebec’s Metal Scene Lends Its Voices To Video Game Creatures
The Monster Factory Launches Website; Shares Video Demo L-R (Top to bottom row): Jessica Dupré, François Toutée, Roxana B.L., Viky Boyer, Maya Kuroki, Raphael Osorio, Simon Girard, Sébastien Croteau, Maude Théberge, Marie-Hélène Landry, Philippe Langelier, Misha Standjofski, Jeff Mott Created in 2018 by Sébastien Croteau, Corinne Cardinal, and Jeffrey Mac…
Behind The Shadow Kingdom – Aria Fan Documentary
Behind The Shadow Kingdom – Aria Fan Documentary The Russian Heavy Metal Attack “ARIA” tell us the process and behind the scenes of putting together one of the greatest metal concerts of our time. The documentary Behind the Shadow Kingdom about the monumental live DVD/2 CD release Guest from the…
Symphonity launch crowdfunding campaign for new album!
Do you want to know, how will continue the epic heavy metal adventure of Marco Polo? We are currently working hard to make it possible. Preparation of new album is very time and money consuming, so we would like to share with you at least another chapter as soon as…
Rocket 88 and Kamelot need you!
Rocket 88 one of the preeminent publishers of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal books (among others) has announced a new project… The Kamelot book. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the debut album of the American Power Metal band, Kamelot will be the subject of a…
Heavy Metal Study-Participants wanted for on-line survey.
The study is being conducted by Kyle Messick at Coventry University as part of his doctoral research on psychological aspects of heavy metal culture. A note from Mr. Messick. “Hey everybody, I’m a psychologist that studies metal music culture for a living, and currently I’m investigating how metal…
Arte Arcana-Lucifero-Shipping now!
Have you ever wondering what Satan reads while he is in the bog? This is it! Order your copy today! ‘Arte Arcana – Lucifero’ is now shipping. 1.6kgs of a book, filled with evil creations from the best metal underground artists. Already 50% sold on presell. Also, If…
New episode of “BrentonOnTour Coffee Cast” available now!
Host Brent Donnelly – has uploaded another episode of his weekly Podcast called the “BrentonOnTour Coffee Cast”. This episode features interviews with Ray Luzier (Korn/KXM) & Brent Fitz (Slash/Toque). Brenton tours the world running concerts while searching for the world’s best cup of coffee. Join Brenton weekly and tune into the…
Heavy Metal Label Releases Series of Children’s Books
Dead Sea Records, known for it’s roster of heavy metal bands, has released the first series of children’s books dedicated to kids with disabilities, chronic illnesses and other issues that are often hard for young minds to grasp. Subjects like child abuse, kidney failure and cancer are approached on a…