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September 14, 2023
METAL CHURCH - NEW BOOK, BEYOND THE BLACK: THE STORY OF METAL CHURCH, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

NW Metalworx Books has launched the pre-order for the new book, Beyond The Black: The Story Of Metal Church, by James R. Beach and Brian L. Naron. Estimated release/shipping date is November.
Synopsis: In 1983, former Lewd guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof joined forces with vocalist David Wayne, guitarist Craig Wells, bassist Duke Erickson, and drummer Kirk Arrington, to form one of the heaviest bands to ever come out of the Pacific Northwest.

September 14, 2023
CIRITH UNGOL TO RELEASE DARK PARADE ALBUM IN OCTOBER; "VELOCITY (S.E.P.)" VISUALIZER STREAMING

Cult heavy metal outfit, Cirith Ungol, will unleash their sixth full-length, Dark Parade, on October 20 via Metal Blade Records, today unveiling the record's cover art, tracklisting, and first single.

Few bands in the history of the heavy metal underground have a story as remarkable, improbable, or uplifting as that of Cirith Ungol. Formed in Ventura, California in the early 1970s, Cirith Ungol created a sound the world had never experienced before.

September 14, 2023
PRETTY MAIDS SINGER RONNIE ATKINS DEBUTS "IF YOU CAN DREAM IT" MUSIC VIDEO

Famed and recognized Danish hard rock singer/songwriter, Ronnie Atkins (of Pretty Maids), will release his third studio album, Trinity, on October 13. Pre-order/save Trinity here, and watch a video for the new single, "If You Can Dream It"

Since Ronnie Atkins was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2019, he has not lost a second of his precious time which was spent composing and recording two very successful releases...

September 14, 2023
LIEGE LORD CO-FOUNDER MATT VINCI DEAD AT 58

Long-running U.S. speed metallers Liege Lord have announced the death of co-founder and bassist Matt Vinci at the age of 58.

The band says in a statement: “We are devastated to have to announce the loss of our brother and founding member Matt Vinci. Matthew passed away this past Saturday September 9, 2023. He was a true Metal Warrior…

September 14, 2023
THUNDERSTICK FEAT. FORMER SAMSON / IRON MAIDEN DRUMMER REVEAL NEW ALBUM DETAILS

Led by the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal legend, Barry Graham Purkis (aka Thunderstick), and fronted by the mesmerizing lead vocalist, Raven Blackwing, October 2023 sees the release of a brand-new studio album from Thunderstick.

Lockdown will be the band’s first new studio album since the critically-acclaimed Something Wicked This Way Comes album in 2017.

September 14, 2023
MOTÖRHEAD - 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS OF ANOTHER PERFECT DAY ALBUM DUE IN OCTOBER

Celebrating it’s 40th anniversary, Another Perfect Day is the sixth studio album by British rock band Motörhead.

It was originally released on June 4, 1983 via Bronze Records, which would be the band's last full-length original album with the label. It is the band's only studio album to feature lead guitarist Brian "Robbo" Robertson, best known for his work with Thin Lizzy.

 

September 11, 2023
KERRIGAN UNLEASH THEIR 2ND SINGLE FROM THEIR DEBUT ALBUM BLOODMOON

Heavy metal ensemble from Germany, Kerrigan, will be soon putting out their debut studio album titled Bloodmoon. Before the latter hits the streets on the 22nd of September via High Roller Records, you can check out to two preview tunes - "Eternal Fire" and "Forces Of Night".

KERRIGAN are one of the most promising recent Heavy Metal newcomers and we're honoured to team up with them. 

September 11, 2023
ALL FOR METAL UNLEASH EPIC "GODDESS OF WAR" MUSIC VIDEO

New metal sensation, All For Metal, recently released their first full-length studio album, Legends, via AFM Records

"The Goddess has arrived! Stronger and more beautiful than ever with our new video clip!," Giant Tetzel says. "Follow the journey and our newest release!" Antonio adds: "I'm so excited about this release, because we worked so hard on the shooting day and we went through mud...

September 11, 2023
GRAVE DIGGER PART WAYS WITH GUITARIST AXEL RITT

German heavy metal institution, Grave Digger, has announced that guitarist Axel Ritt is no longer a member of the band. They issued the following brief statement earlier today:

"From now on Grave Digger and guitarist Axel Ritt are going separate ways. We would like to thank Axel for his many years of engagement and wish him, personally and musically, only the best."

September 11, 2023
RAGE LIVE AT SUMMER BREEZE 2023; PRO-SHOT VIDEO OF FULL SET STREAMING

On August 19, German power metal band, Rage, performed at the 2023 edition of Germany's Summer Breeze festival. You can now watch professionally-filmed footage of the band's full set, courtesy of ARTE Concert.

Setlist:
Resurrection Day
Solitary Man

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