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Following the release of the hard-hitting singles "Diktatürk" and "Stumpf ist Trumpf", BÜLENT CEYLAN reveals a more emotional side of his upcoming second studio album, B.L.N.T., with today's new single, "Wolfsherz". For the album's third single, the Mannheim-born artist teamed up with none other than Heavy Metal Queen Doro Pesch. Together, they...
Symphonic metal pioneers VISIONS OF ATLANTIS set sail alongside German medieval metal titans SALTATIO MORTIS on the brand-new single, "Reckless Sailor (Black Flag Rises)". Reimagining the legendary sea shanty "Drunken Sailor", the track arrives together with an official music video and was created in collaboration with Ubisoft Germany to...
German symphonic metal band XANDRIA presents the third single from their upcoming album, Eclipse. "Northstar" is a guiding light in their discography. The track features uplifting dynamics with Celtic tin and low whistles, weaving together heavy guitars, cinematic grandeur, and folk elements, to create a journey full of discoveries. Looking back...
German heavy metal legends ACCEPT release another single off of their upcoming new album masterpiece, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, produced, mixed and mastered by the legendary Zeuss. They have teamed up with "Metal God" Rob Halford and guitar icon Matthias Jabs for an explosive new rendition of the genre classic, "Balls to the Wall." Serving as...
In their four decades of domination, New York alternative metal legends PRONG, have remained a respected force in the scene, gigging doggedly around the world becoming mainstays at seminal festivals like Wacken and Brutal Assault and unleashing a steady stream of classic albums dominating TV, radio, and streaming throughout their tenure.
One of Britain's most celebrated modern rock bands are back. Today, The Temperance Movement announce their long-awaited fourth studio album, New Promise Land Incorporated, to be released October 9th via Earache Records.
Under the Iron Sky is a slow, heavy, groove-driven track with progressive influences, built around two parallel layers of conflict: an internal psychological struggle and an external, war-like landscape. Rather than simply depicting conflict, the song captures a state where resistance becomes an unavoidable condition of existence.
Following the recent announcement of their upcoming North American fall tour dates, The Mars Volta have officially announced the next phase of their cryptic interactive campaign: a brand-new live album titled Lucro Sucio; Unfinished Business. The first single taken from the record, titled Cue The Sun / Alba del Orate is now available on...
End Of Abyss, a rising name in Finland's progressive metal scene, will unveil their debut album in October. While the band may be new to international audiences, its lineup features familiar faces from the Finnish metal world including vocalist Mikko Herranen, known for his work across multiple bands and as a producer, and bassist...
Swedish AOR-influenced hard rock band NESTOR reveal the next single off the upcoming live album Live at Gothenburg Film Studios (out August 14, 2026 via Napalm Records). The band brings the heat with a live rendition of their track Firesign, originally from the 2021 debut album Kids in a ghost town that was nominated for a...
Germany's FUTURE PALACE will unleash their fourth album RESURGENCE on July 31 via Century Media.
Unholy Harakiri, one of the most promising bands on today's extreme metal scene, has just released their new album Higeki 悲劇 ("Tragedy" in Japanese), which is now available on all streaming platforms. This concept album marks a significant artistic step forward for the band, combining the technical brutality of deathcore with the narrative...