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September 24, 2021
EVERGREY POSTPONE EUROPEAN TOUR UNTIL 2022

The Recharging Europe tour, featuring Swedish progressive metal juggernauts Evergrey, was scheduled to begin in just a few weeks.

But, due to the continuing uncertainty regarding live events, these shows - like so many others - will be postponed to 2022.

Tickets that have already been purchased will remain valid. In addition to the new dates, the tour itself 

September 23, 2021
GREECE’S BLACK SOUL HORDE ANNOUNCE HORRORS FROM THE VOID ALBUM; “BEWARE THE DEEP” LYRIC VIDEO STREAMING

Less than a year following the release of their second album Land of Demise, Greek epic heavy-metal trio Black Soul Horde are back with a new full-length titled Horrors From The Void.

Produced and mixed by guitarist John Tsiakopoulos at Mothstudio Productions in Athens, Horrors From The Void was mastered by Mario Methenitis at Loud Monster Mastering and features

September 23, 2021
SWEDEN’S EMETROPIA RELEASE “THAT FATEFUL NIGHT” LYRIC VIDEO

Swedish symphonic metal act Emetropia have released their new single “That Fateful Night” is on every major digital platform. The song is the starting point for the road to their debut album titled Equinox and gives listeners a hint of what lies ahead.

Their keyboardist and main song-writer Liam Strand believes that the new single best represents Emetropia.

September 23, 2021
JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR JOIN FORCES WITH GILES LAVERY MANAGEMENT, ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM SOULS OF THE INNOCENT

Jack Starr, Ned Meloni and all the members of Burning Starr have announced that, moving forward, Giles Lavery will now be their manager.

A message states: "We have known Giles for quite some time and have been impressed with him as a person and his work with the many bands he represents

September 22, 2021
BRITISH NWOBHM LEGENDS ANNOUNCE A NEW DOUBLE LIVE ALBUM WITH “GUARANTEED NO OVERDUBS” !

In the 1970s Vardis’ relentless touring of the working mens clubs of Northern England took them to support slots with Hawkwind, Slade, Motörhead and Saxon, emerging with a reputation for a unique heavy rock attack and high energy technical brilliance.

On November 1st 1980 Vardis’ live debut LP 100 M.P.H. entered UK Album Charts at #52 and instantly became a foundational record of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.

September 22, 2021
THE LUCID FEAT. DAVID ELLEFSON RELEASE NEW SINGLE "DAMNED"; AUDIO

Vocalist Vinnie Dombroski, guitarist Drew Fortier, bassist David Ellefson and drummer Mike Heller recently 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.

September 22, 2021
METALSHOCK RADIO SHOW 22/9/2021 PLAYLIST

1. Ancient Empire - Immortal (5:08)
2. Cobra Spell - Poison Bite (4:39)
3. Leather Heart - The Crow (6:06)
4. Hitten - Eyes Never Lie (4:13)
5. Midnight Spell - Lady of the Moonlight (4:28)
6. Antioch - Cloven Hooves (5:04)
7. Graywitch - Midnight Metal Queen (5:03)
8. Asphalt Lips - Salto Mortale (5:17)
9. Cauldron - Burning at Both Ends (3:33)
10. Axxion - Criminal (Tyran' Pace Cover) (3:52)

September 22, 2021
LIZZY BORDEN: ‘MASTER OF DISGUISE’, ‘DEAL WITH THE DEVIL’ VINYL RE-ISSUES

On November 19th, Lizzy Borden will release vinyl re-issues of classic albums Master of Disguise (1989) and Deal with the Devil (2000) via Metal Blade Records. Pre-order your copies now at:

–USA: indiemerch.com
–EU: eu.kingsroadmerch.com

September 22, 2021
RAGE FRONTMAN PEAVY WAGNER DISCUSSES NEW ALBUM RESURRECTION DAY

Album titles are a funny thing. Sometimes they sum up the music within perfectly, sometimes they just sound cool and sometimes they're a fitting metaphor for where the band are in their career at the time.

This is particularly appropriate for Rage, whose new album, "Resurrection Day," sees something of a rejuvination for the German veterans, following a mixed reaction to their recent output and a change in lineup.

September 22, 2021
ARMORED SAINT LAUNCHES LIVE VIDEO FOR THE TRUTH ALWAYS HURTS'

There are many ways to celebrate the anniversary of an important release in a band's career, and for "Symbol Of Salvation"'s 30th birthday — an album vocalist John Bush refers to as ARMORED SAINT's "cornerstone record" — comes "Symbol Of Salvation Live".

A combination live album and video of the band playing the album in its entirety at New York's famed Gramercy Theatre during their 2018 tour, it captures the power, diversity and peerless songwriting contained within it.

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