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February 04, 2022
BATTLE BEAST ENTER WORLDWIDE CHARTS WITH CIRCUS OF DOOM ALBUM

On January 21, Battle Beast unleashed their brand new masterpiece, Circus Of Doom, via Nuclear Blast. In true Battle Beast fashion, the 10 tracks blend true heavy metal with pop and rock-vibes, paired with Noora Louhimo’s unique voice.

Since its release, the album has entered the charts worldwide, including #1 in their home country, Finland. Below is an overview of official chart results:

February 02, 2022
METALSHOCK RADIO SHOW 2/2/2022 PLAYLIST

1. Firewind - Break Away (5:13)
2. Rick Renstrom - Towers Of Babylon (4:24)
3. Leash Law - Fight (4:26)
4. War Of Thrones - Damnation (4:10)
5. Crimson Glory - Astronomica (4:54)
6. Chris Caffery - Fade into the X (5:13)
7. Jon Oliva's Pain - Through The Eyes Of The King (4:35)
8. Archon Angel - The Serpent (4:47)
9. Savatage - The Wake Of Magellan (6:10)
10. Angra - Carry On (5:03)
11. Stratovarius - SOS (4:13)

February 02, 2022
SABATON RELEASE NEW LYRIC VIDEO FOR "INMATE 4859"

Sabaton have released a new lyric video for "Inmate 4859", originally featured on the bonus version of the band's 2014 album, Heroes.

Historical fact: In September 1940 the Polish soldier Witold Pilecki used faked identity documents to be arrested and sent to Auschwitz, which he planned to infiltrate and destroy from within.

February 01, 2022
AGARTHIC RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SONG "ILLUMINATI'S REIGN"

Frontiers Music Srl recently released The Inner Side, the debut album from Italian symphonic metal band, Agarthic. Check out a lyric video for the song, "Illuminati's Reign", below.

The Inner Side was recorded under the direction of producer Aldo Lonobile (Secret Sphere, Archon Angel, Timo Tolkki’s Avalon, etc.). Order/save The Inner Side here.

February 01, 2022
AUTOGRAPH SIGNS WITH FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Frontiers Music Srl welcomes legendary '80s hard rockers Autograph to the roster. The band, featuring vocalist Simon Daniels, guitarist Jimi Bell, bassist Randy Rand, and drummer Marc Wieland, are currently working on material for a new studio album.

"Exciting news for  Autograph! We are pleased to announce the upcoming release of a new studio album with Frontiers Music Srl.

February 01, 2022
SPIRITS OF FIRE FEAT. CHRIS CAFFERY, FABIO LIONE, STEVE DI GIORGIO AND MARK ZONDER STREAMING TITLE TRACK OF UPCOMING EMBRACE THE UNKNOWN ALBUM

Heavy metallers, Spirits Of Fire, recently announced their return with new vocalist Fabio Lione (Angra, ex-Rhapsody Of Fire), who joins original members Chris Caffery, Steve DiGiorgio, and Mark Zonder on their second album, Embrace The Unknown. The album will land on February 18.

Produced by Aldo Lonobile (Secret Sphere, Archon Angel, Sweet Oblivion), Embrace The Unknown sees Spirits Of Fire picking up where they left off on their debut

February 01, 2022
CANDLEMASS - VIDEO TRAILER LAUNCHED FOR UPCOMING EPICUS DOOMICUS METALLICUS 35TH ANNIVERSARY 3LP SET

Peaceville Records has released a video trailer for the upcoming deluxe 35th anniversary 3LP edition of the Candlemass classic, Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. The set will be released on June 3, and is available for pre-order here.

Candlemass was formed by bassist and songwriter Leif Edling in Stockholm, Sweden in 1984, and is well known for its epic doom metal

February 01, 2022
AXEL RUDI PELL - LOST XXIII ALBUM DUE IN APRIL; SINGLE RELEASES SCHEDULED

Eagerly awaited by their fans, delivered on schedule by the ARP band: April 15 will see the arrival of guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader Axel Rudi Pell’s new album, Lost XXIII.

It consists of ten brand-new songs (plus intro) and will be available as a digipak, CD, double vinyl album, strictly limited box set, and for digital download.

February 01, 2022
ALESTORM RELEASE OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE VIDEO FOR "ZOMBIES ATE MY PIRATE SHIP"

Pirate metal icons, Alestorm, have just released a new live performance video for the song “Zombies Ate My Pirate Ship”, featuring footage from their 2021 UK/Ireland tour and including hilarious backstage footage. The video showcases exactly why Alestorm needs be experienced live: chock full of incredible energy and synergy with the most engaged audience for miles - giant rubber ducky included.

January 31, 2022
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN SHARES VIDEO OF ALCATRAZZ LIVE IN JAPAN 1984 "KREE NAKOORIE / COMING BACH" SOLO

Guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen has shared video of his guitar solo recorded for Alcratrazz's Live In Japan 1984 album as the outro of "Kree Nakoorie" and "Coming Bach".

Former Rainbow and Michael Schenker Group vocalist Graham Bonnet formed the band in 1983 in Los Angeles. He was accompanied at first by Shrapnel Records owner Mike Varney’s Swedish protégé Yngwie Malmsteen...

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