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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

August 19, 2021
IRON MAIDEN RELEASE NEW SINGLE "STRATEGO"; AUDIO

"Stratego" is the second track from Iron Maiden’s long-awaited, 17th studio album, Senjutsu, out globally on September 3 via BMG. It’s one of two songs on the 10-track, 82 minutes long album written by guitarist Janick Gers and founder member/ bassist Steve Harris.  

Recorded back in 2019 again at Guillaume Tell studios in Paris, the track was produced by Kevin ‘Caveman’ Shirley & co-produced by Steve Harris

August 19, 2021
LUCIFER - LUCIFER V ALBUM ARTWORK, TRACKLISTING REVEALED

After Lucifer's first taste of their new album Lucifer V last month with the single "Wild Hearses", the group now reveals the cover artwork and tracklisting for their new long player. Lucifer V will be released on October 29 via Century Media.

Inspired by the expressiveness of classic albums of the 70's, the timeless provocative cover art of Lucifer's new album perfectly captures the group's defiant stance and sonic presence.

August 18, 2021
METALSHOCK RADIO SHOW 18/8/2021 PLAYLIST

1. Screamer - Shadow Hunter (3:06)
2. Lethal Steel - Weekday Refugee (4:50)
3. Tyran - Tyrann (3:04)
4. Witchseeker - Scene of the Wild (2:29)
5. Saber - Midnight Rider (4:35)
6. Loanshark - Burning Out (4:07)
7. Fury - Burnout (4:19)
8. Axxion - Wild Racer (3:57)
9. Blizzen - World In Chains (4:12)
10. Hitten - Twist Of Fate (4:21)
11. Speed Queen - Midnight Murder (5:00)
12. Vulture - Star-Crossed City (5:11)

August 18, 2021
METALIUM RELEASE SINGLE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO LARS RATZ

The remaining band members of METALIUM - Henning Basse, Tolo Grimalt, Matthias Lange and Michael Ehré - pay tribute to their friend, co-founder and bassist Lars Ratz, who died in spring 2021, with a digital single called "Never Surrender".

The single will be released on August 31, 2021 along with the accompanying video on Massacre Records.

August 18, 2021
EX-OZZY OSBOURNE GUITARIST GUS G. TO RELEASE INSTRUMENTAL SOLO ALBUM 'QUANTUM LEAP' IN OCTOBER

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will release a new solo album, "Quantum Leap", in October via AFM Records.

Gus discussed the upcoming effort in a new video message posted to his YouTube channel. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's my first all-instrumental solo album. So this means there's no vocals at all, no guest singers

August 18, 2021
WATCH SKID ROW PERFORM AT IOWA STATE FAIR

Fan-filmed video footage of SKID ROW's August 15 performance at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "Shabby Trick").

Earlier this month, SKID ROW celebrated the 30th anniversary of its classic second album, "Slave To The Grind", by performing it in its entirety at The Amphitheater at Rolling Hills Casino And Resort in Corning, California.

Last summer, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan told SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk"

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