News

August 22, 2021
WATCH KISS PERFORM IN ATLANTIC CITY

Fan-filmed video footage of KISS's August 21 performance at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey can be seen below.

KISS kicked off the summer 2021 leg of its "End Of The Road" farewell tour on August 18 at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. The concert marked the band's first full-length live appearance in front of an audience since March 2020.

KISS's farewell trek was launched in January 2019 and was originally scheduled to conclude on July

August 22, 2021
U.D.O. PREMIER LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "KIDS AND GUNS"

"Game Over!“ That’s what rock icon Udo Dirkschneider (original voice of iconic band Accept) proclaims on his upcoming new U.D.O. record, to be released on October 22 via AFM Records. A lyric video for the single, "Kids And Guns", 

The statement behind has got many different meanings. But one thing becomes clear immediately: U.D.O. is not doing things by halves and so they give everything they have. 

August 22, 2021
DORO PREMIERES "ALL WE ARE" VIDEO FROM TRIUMPH AND AGONY LIVE

On September 24th, Doro will celebrate the 35th anniversary of her classic album Triumph And Agony with the release of Triumph And Agony Live, which will be issued on her own label Rare Diamonds Productions / Rough Trade.

As the first digital single, the Metal Queen has released one of her biggest hits, "All We Are". The live version of the mega song - like the entire album - was recorded at Sweden Rock Festival, and once again shows Doro and band in top form.

August 20, 2021
LEPROUS STREAM THEIR NEW ALBUM "APHELION"

Next week on August 27th, the time has come: Norwegian prog rockers LEPROUS will release their new album “Aphelion” (we reported).

To celebrate, there will be an album preview livestream that will go live on Wednesday August 25th from the Notodden Theater in Norway. On that day, LEPROUS will even do two full shows to accommodate the fans' different time zones

August 20, 2021
LISTEN MONTREAL'S CROMAGNUM - BORN FREE VIDEO

Born of the frosty bowels of Montreal, Quebec, Canada comes CroMagnum, heavy metal from a simpler time. Brutal and unforgiving. Thoughtful and visionary. A forced juxtaposition that leads to an intense listening experience.

CroMagnum started when Maximus Rex and the original drummer parted ways with their previous band with an aim to keep it simple, heavy as fuck and stay as a three-piece. Since then, CroMagnum has evolved into its current form as the main duo of Maximus Rex on guitar and vocals

August 20, 2021
MENTALIST’S NEW ALBUM "A JOURNEY INTO THE UNKNOWN" IS OUT

MENTALIST is a Melodic Metal band from Saarbrücken, Germany that was founded in 2018. The group consists of Peter Moog (guitars), Thomen Stauch (drums, ex BLIND GUARDIAN), Kai Stringer (guitars, ex STARCHILD) and Swedish singer extraordinaire Rob Lundgren on vocals.
 
After the highly successful debut release “Freedom Of Speech” in 2020, the group now returns with its sophomore release “A Journey Into The Unknown”. 

August 20, 2021
MYSTERIZER’S SECOND ALBUM THE HOLY WAR 1095 WILL BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 3

Mysterizer is a classic metal band hailing from Oulu, the heavy metal capital of Finland.

Mysterizer plays heavy music that combines Heavy/Power Metal and with the band's own personal touch. This is the band that does not hold back, but blasts loud and proud!

From cover band to full-on heavy metal originals, that's the story of Finland's Mysterizer

August 20, 2021
ALTZI RELEASES NEW SINGLE FOR THE TRACK "YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN LOVE"

ALTZI, who are led by Swedish powerhouse singer Rick Altzi (Masterplan, Herman Frank, Gathering Of Kings" released the 3rd advance single from the upcoming album "All Eyes On Me" which will be released in February 2022.

RICK ALTZI is an artist from Helsingborg, Sweden who started to play bass at the age of 14. He was a member in various tribute and original bands until 2004 and switched over to the microphone in 2005.

August 20, 2021
BEAST IN BLACK - REVEAL ARTWORK FOR THEIR NEW ALBUM "DARK CONNECTION", "DARK CONNECTION" OUT ON OCTOBER 29TH!

The future has begun: Today, heavy metal heroes BEAST IN BLACK start into a new shimmering metallic era of their bright future. The band announces their new album "Dark Connection" and reveals the cover artwork for this fantastic masterpiece, catapulting the listener into the exciting world of cyberpunk. "Dark Connection" marks the third album of the international high-flyers and will be released on October 29th via Nuclear Blast Records.

August 20, 2021
PRIMAL FEAR CANCELS ALL 2021 AND 2022 SHOWS 'DUE TO A SERIOUS ILLNESS ISSUE'

PRIMAL FEAR has scrapped its previously announced shows for 2021 and 2022 "due to a serious illness issue."

The German metallers announced the cancelation in a social media post earlier today. They wrote: "Dear fans and friends of PRIMAL FEAR. We deeply regret to inform you that due to a serious illness issue the band has to cancel all shows booked for 2021 and 2022. At the moment we are not able to foresee

Copyright 2024. All Right Reserved.