California central coast power/thrash outfit, Intrinsic, has reactivated and released a quarantine video. The video features a remake of the song “Ahead of the Game” off of the 1987 self-titled album released on Relativity Records. The album was well-received by Kerrang! Magazine, garnering a 5 “K” review and ranking #11…
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Ex-Stratovarius guitarist Timo Tolkki announces Erik Kraemer as vocalist of Infinite Visions, new song to be released
Ex-Stratovarius guitarist Timo Tolkki proudly announces Erik Kraemer as vocalist, finalizing the INFINITE VISIONS lineup. Erik states, “I am happy to say that I will be part of Timo Tolkki’s Infinite Visions. It is a huge honor to be a member of a band full of very talented musicians. I’m…
Metal-Rules Premiere: Progressive Power Metal Red Cain Next Single “Varyag and The Shrike” Off Upcoming Album “Kindred: Act II” Out Dec 4th, 2020
Canada’s Red Cain is finishing their “Kindred” saga with the release of “Kindred: Act II” on December 4th, 2020 to follow their 2019 album “Kindred: Act I” unleashed via Sliptrick Records. Over the past few months of this year, they have shared three singles off the forthcoming full length “Sunshine (Blood Sun Empire)”, “Demons” and “Kindred”. Today, they…
Anthea Shares New Music Video For Title Track Off Upcoming Album “Illusion”
“Illusion” Out October 23rd Los Angeles symphonic power metal band Anthea are sharing their new music video for the title track “Illusion” off their upcoming album due out on October 23rd via Rockshots Records. Music Video – YouTube Spotify The band adds about the track: “The title song of the album, Illusion, is one of our…
New IRON SAVIOR in December!
As posted by the band: And BAMM! New album done to be out in the stores December 4th on Jan’s birthday. Check out the artwork and tracklisting: The Guardian Skycrest Our Time Has Come Hellbreaker Souleater Welcome To The New World There Can Be Only One Silver Bullet Raise The…
PERSUADER ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “NECROMANCY” DUE DECEMBER 4, 2020 ‘THE CURSE UNBOUND’ SINGLE + VIDEO OUT NOW
One of Sweden’s finest power metal acts, Persuader is back with their Frontiers Music Srl debut and fifth album overall, “Necromancy” on December 4, 2020. Today, fans can get their first taste of music with the single and video ‘The Curse Unbound’. Watch it here: Pre-order/save “Necromancy” here: orcd.co/persuader “This…
NORTHTALE: New Singer Selected, Band Featured On Rock Freeday’s Fifth Collection Album
Swedish-American power metal supergroup NORTHTALE, have announced that the band has selected their new singer: “WE HAVE SELECTED A SINGER. He has already been hired and we are working on the new songs. He has delivered insanely amazing vocals to 11+ songs and me (Bill) and him spend hours a…
Indulge Yourself With Video “Revelation” From Lyonen’s Debut Album “This is Lyonen”
Tato Rivas – Guitarist and Producer – Photo Credit: Barbara Gomez Luis “Tato” Rivas is fueled by a passion for music, and willingness to spread his message through his solo-project, Lyonen. This comes forth in his debut album “This is Lyonen” released on August 13th, 2020. Lyonen will have listeners engulfed into the world he…
Blind Guardian Announce “Somewhere Far Beyond” Anniversary Tour 2021
We’re happy to announce our „Somewhere Far Beyond“ anniversary tour 2021! “Somewhere Far Beyond”, the ultimate monument of Blind Guardian’s first era, is approaching its 30th anniversary. On this fourth epic, the legendary German band is uniting the vehement speed metal sound of its origins with a hearty dash of…
PYRAMAZE sign with AFM and release first video/single
Danish Progressive Power Metal group PYRAMAZE has just inked a record deal in order to put out their next full-length studio album called “Epitaph” via AFM Records. The album will be released on November 13th – pre-order started a week ago. Both AFM Records and PYRAMAZE are extremely happy about…
HAMMERFALL – “Never Forgive, Never Forget” (Live) Video Debuts
Pre-order “Live! Against The World” here: smarturl.it/Hammerfall-LATW-NPR out October 23rd The Swedish saviors of Heavy Metal are back: the undisputed masters of ground-breaking anthems and unforgettable live shows, Hammerfall, will release their new live epos Live! Against The World via Napalm Records on October 23, 2020. With an absolutely impressive,…
Exciting News for Gamma Ray Fans!
In this latest instalment from Gamma Ray’s lead up to their 30th anniversary livestream show, there’s some awesome news for all you old school Gamma Ray fans! Check it out in their Facebook video. Get your ticket here: worldwidelive.kontainer.live/#gammaray Please follow and like us:
Finnish melodic metallers Thunderstone returns with “Virus 2020” single
After a period of hibernation, Finnish melodic metallers Thunderstone were planning to get together this spring, start working on new material and play gigs. Then the pandemic hit. Confined to their homes in different countries, the band was not content on resting on their laurels. “Now that we’ve been more or…
IRON SAVIOR Bassist JAN-SÖREN ECKERT Makes Complete Recovery From Cancer – “Looking Forward To Returning To My Life And The Stage”
Back in February it was revealed that Iron Savior bassist Jan Sören Eckert had been diagnosed with cancer. He underwent surgery almost immediately and was told the odds for a complete recovery were almost 100%. He has checked in with the following message: “I’d like to take the opportunity to…
Magic The Gathering Inspired Power Metal PLANESWALKER (created by Helion Prime current and former members), Debut Single “The Forever Serpent” Out Now!
Magic The Gathering Inspired Power Metal PLANESWALKER (created by Helion Prime current and former members) Debut Single “The Forever Serpent” Out Now! L-R – Sozos Michael – Vocals, Jason Ashcraft – Guitars Inspired by Magic The Gathering card game, Planeswalker is the new power metal band founded by Helion Prime guitarist Jason Ashcraft and former…