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Leading rock and metal band, Avantasia, have unveiled the third new single from their 10th studio album, Here Be Dragons, entitled “The Witch”. The powerful new anthem features guest vocals from Kamelot singer Tommy Karevik and cinematic dark soundscapes that perfectly support the storyline. “The Witch” arrives with a spellbinding official music video, enhancing the mysterious, ghostly atmosphere of the song and truly mesmerizing the listener.
1. Claymorean - Eternal Curse (5:40)
2. Sin Starlett - Waves of Hamartia (4:36)
3. Helvetets Port - Wasteland Warriors (3:57)
4. Sign of the Jackal - Buio Omega (4:30)
5. Blaze - One Way Flight (4:20)
6. High Spirits - Anything You Need (3:46)
7. Blood Star - Wait to Die (3:23)
8. The Watcher - Out of the Dark (5:27)
9. Trotoar - Elusive Dreams (3:22)
10. The Dagger - Electric Dawn (3:44)
11. Phantom Spell - Dawn Of Mind (8:29)
UMR/Mercury has announced the March 28 release of Dio – The Complete Albums 1983-1993 9LP box set.
This special box set collection brings together seven classic Mercury albums for the first time, covering a decade of Dio: Holy Diver (1LP) / The Last In Line (1LP) / Sacred Heart (1LP) / Intermission (1LP) / Dream Evil (1LP) / Lock Up The Wolves (2LP) / Strange Highways (2LP).
Serbian metal force, Claymorean, will release their new full length album, Eternal Curse, worldwide on February 17 via Stormspell Records (CD release), and on April 4 through GoldenCore/ZYX Records (vinyl release). For fans who prefer streaming platforms, the album will be available starting March 7.
Eternal Curse was recorded and produced by Claymorean and Boris Šurlan (Midnight Studio, Lazarevac) between October 2024 and January 2025.
Swedish power metallers, HammerFall, performed at Leyendas Del Rock in Villena, Spain on August 12, 2023. Festival organizers have shared pro-shot video of the band’s entire show.
In December 2024, HammerFall released a new video for their third single, “Freedom”, from the latest album, Avenge The Fallen. The video is a heartfelt tribute to their global fanbase, who played an integral role in its creation.
Prepare to be obliterated by the thrash metal fury of Xentrix! The legendary British thrashers dominated Bloodstock Open Air 2024 with a monumental full set on August 11th, 2024.
Known for their tight, face-melting riffs and cutting lyrics, Xentrix brought unrelenting power to the crowd, cementing their legacy as one of the greatest forces in thrash metal.
Dirkschneider are gearing up for the release of their new album, Balls To The Wall Reloaded, scheduled for release on February 28 via RPM. Alongside this, they are excited to showcase “Winter Dreams”, the second single from their anniversary re-recording of the cult Accept record. This track reveals a softer side of the album while preserving a meaningful lyrical depth, making it an emotional anthem of freedom.