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September 08, 2021
IRON MAIDEN RELEASES ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'STRATEGO'

The official music video for "Stratego", a brand new song from IRON MAIDEN, can be streamed below. The track, which was written by guitarist Janick Gers and founder member/bassist Steve Harris, is taken from the band's 17th studio album, "Senjutsu", which was released on September 3 via BMG.

​The animated clip was made by Swedish director Gustaf Holtenäs and progresses the album's Japanese theme...

September 08, 2021
EPICA - START PRE-ORDERS FOR "ΩMEGA ALIVE" + UNVEIL VIDEO OF FIRST SINGLE 'UNCHAIN UTOPIA'!

In June this year, symphonic metal titans EPICA unleashed a monument to their music, their career, and their enduring legacy as forebears of a whole genre. The worldwide streaming event "Ωmega Alive" was the EPICA show of your wildest dreams, brought to life by 75 artists and crew members - think Marvel meeting Cirque de Soleil in a Tim Burton universe!

Tailor-made videos and graphic effects, spectacular pyro effects, rain, dancers, choirs and actors, all added to the aura of symbolism and cinematic splendor, that brought fans from over 100 countries

September 08, 2021
METALSHOCK RADIO SHOW 8/9/2021 PLAYLIST

1. Kramp - Gods of Death (3:49)
2. Tyrantti - Feeniks (3:02)
3. Lady Beast - Reaper (3:50)
4. Dexter Ward - Metal Rites (3:22)
5. MystiK - Nightmares (3:42)
6. Smoulder - Bastard Steel (5:58)
7. Cauldron Born - Dragon Throne (5:36)
8. Ironsword - Servants of Steel (3:05)
9. Sacred Steel - Wargods Of Metal (3:56)
10. Marauder - Sense Of Metal (3:47)
11. Phantom Lord - Evil's Domain (5:15)
12. Achelous - Final Day (5:02)

September 08, 2021
THE SONIC OVERLORDS PREMIERE NEW SONG & MUSIC

Swedish heavy metal band The Sonic Overlords premiere their new song and music video “Eternal Heroes (Last Days of Babylon)”, taken from the band's upcoming debut album "The Last Days of Babylon". The record is due out October 22 through M-Theory Audio.

The Sonic Overlords is a Melodic rock majesty and thunderous doom from Stockholm, Sweden. For fans of: Dio/Martin-era Black Sabbath, Rainbow...

September 08, 2021
PALLBEARER - ANNOUNCE 2020 EUROPEAN CO-HEADLINE TOUR DATES WITH ELDER

Unique Arkansas progressive doom quartet Pallbearer, who are currently working on new material, are elated to announce that they will be gracing our neglected European stages once again.

In autumn 2022 they will be returning to our shores for a co-headline tour alongside heavy psychedelic band Elder. Appearing as special guests on the run will be ascending label-mates Irist, set to make their European live debut.

September 08, 2021
THE LUCID FEATURING FORMER MEGADETH BASSIST DAVID ELLEFSON TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM IN OCTOBER; "MAGGOT WIND" SINGLE STREAMING

Vocalist Vinnie Dombroski, guitarist Drew Fortier, bassist David Ellefson and drummer Mike Heller have announced their self-titled debut album, The Lucid. The album, out October 15 via SpoilerHead Records, features nine heavy-hitting and emotionally charged tracks showcasing the eclectic quartet's unique sonic approach.

The group has just released "Maggot Wind", the first single from their upcoming album

September 08, 2021
VADER ANNOUNCE SECOND LEG OF DE PROFUNDIS XXV EUROPEAN TOUR FOR DECEMBER 2021

Polish death metal legends, Vader, reissued their sophomore album De Profundis via Nuclear Blast back in July.

They have announced the second leg of their tour in support of the release, kicking off in December 2021, supported by Monument Of Misanthropy and guests.

The band has issued the following statement:
"Vadermaniax! reat news indeed. We proudly announce the second part of Vader tour celebrating re-edition of De Profundis album

September 08, 2021
ETERNAL IDOL - PART WAYS WITH VOCALIST, INTRODUCE REPLACEMENT

Italy's Eternal Idol, featuring Fabio Lione, are pleased to introduce new female vocalist in the ranks - Letizia Merlo. She will replace Claudia Layline, who was part of the band for the last two years.

Statement from the group: "Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, it's a pleasure to introduce Letizia Merlo as new official female singer of the band.

September 08, 2021
NEW ÜLTRA RAPTÖR VIDEO ONLINE

Canadian Speed/Heavy Metal band ÜLTRA RAPTÖR have just launched a lyric video, of the song "Gale Runner", as a 2nd advanced single from their upcoming debut album "Tyrants",

which will be released on November 9th, 2021 through Fighter Records on CD, 12"LP, Cassette & Digital formats.

September 08, 2021
GREYHAWK - BASSIST SHOT AFTER THE CONCERT IN IDAHO

While confronting a belligerent armed individual who was threatening concertgoers and band members outside the venue after the concert at The Shredder in Boise (ID), Greyhawk bassist Darin Wall was shot in the upper leg. More in official statement below.

The band comments the situation: "Friends, as you may have heard, there was an incident after our show at The Shredder in Boise last night.

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