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Canadian heavy metal powerhouse, Striker, is back from the grave. Last month, with rumours spreading of the band calling it quits after they posted an image that was titled "RIP Striker 2007-2021" on their social media, fans began speculating on their future. In the end, it was all made to prepare them for Striker's new single "Deathwish"
After performing at the Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, Kentucky on September 26, Judas Priest issued a statement announcing that they would have to postpone the rest of their US tour, as guitarist Richie Faulkner was having "major medical heart condition issues" that landed him in the hospital.
Cruz Del Sur Music are proud to announce the signing of a multi-national heavy metal outfit Mirror. The label will release the band's third full-length, titled The Day Bastard Leaders Die, in spring 2022. "We are happy and excited about signing with Cruz Del Sur," says bassist Tasos "Tas" Danazoglou. "The label’s ownership loved the songs on The Day Bastard Leaders Die. We started recording the album last year but had a few delays because of COVID.
U.S. veterans Pentagram have shared sad news. They've confirmed that former bassist Greg Mayne lost his battle with lung cancer at the age of 68. Greg was part of the band in early seventies.
Statement from the band: ''We lost a hard rock / heavy metal pioneer. With heavy heart, I regret to inform you that Greg Mayne lost his battle with stage four lung cancer. He was one of the most talented, easy going, humble, insightful, agreeable musicians
The unwavering loyalty of the Greek Manowarriors has once again prevailed:
MANOWAR will return to Greece with an exclusive headlining performance of Release Athens 2022 festival at Plateia Nerou on June 22nd, 2022.
Images Of Eden has premiered their video for “Animation In A Still World". This is the fourth video from the band's latest album Angel Born.
Images Of Eden hopes to open people's eyes with their video and make a positive impact on listeners everywhere. "Animation In A Still World" makes some bold statements on the media.
Up and coming Los Angeles metal band Anubis are carving their own path by organically blending power and thrash metal together.
Founded in 2018, the band is comprised of bassist and vocalist Devin Reiche, guitarists Justin Escamilla and Eleazar Llerenas, and drummer Zed Amarin. The hybrid metal band’s newest single “The Great Divide” is available now.
The popular destination event Welcome To Rockville returned for its biggest year yet and moves to a new weekend for 2021, November 11-14, at its new home at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Metallica played the first of two unique headline sets on November 12th. Fan-filmed video is available below.
Hell's Gate is opening once again! Stay tuned as OMEN plans to be back on the road in the spring/summer of 2022 in support of a new album project! Let us know where you want to see OMEN in 2022! It's been a difficult time for all during this worldwide crisis.
We sincerely hope all of our metal brothers and sisters are faring well and we can't wait to see all of you OMEN warriors once again! Stay safe, stay true, stay metal and let us hear your battle cry!
VANDENBERG's new lineup made its live debut last night (Friday, November 12) at the Planet Rockstock festival in Trecco Bay, South Wales, United Kingdom. Video footage of the concert can be seen below.
Last month, VANDENBERG recruited Mats Levén as its new lead singer. The powerhouse Swedish vocalist is known for his work with Yngwie Malmsteen, CANDLEMASS and tours with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, among many other bands.