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Manowar have released an official lyric video for "Immortal", taken from the Highlights From The Revenge Of Odysseus EP.
"Conceived as a 'Thank You' for the steadfast and passionate support of the Greek Manowarriors, The Revenge Of Odysseus is Manowar's take on Homer’s classic tale of the great hero Odysseus and his long and perilous quest to return to his wife and son, and protect his home and family.
Italian power metallers Frozen Crown have unveiled the cover artwork and tracklist for their fourth album, Call Of The North. They have checked in with the following update:
"Here we are! Our fourth album, Call Of The North, will be out March 10th! Which song title inspires you the most? Let us know. First single and videoclip out in December!
Legendary German metallers, Grave Digger, have announced an exclusive appearance in Greece for 2023 at the Golden R. Festival in Volos.
Grave Digger and their music, since they were created in 1980, 42 years ago, are one of the first bands that every young person who enters the magical world of heavy metal will listen to.
UK metal gods, Judas Priest, received the "Musical Excellence" award at the 2022 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, held on November 5 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA.
The event aired on HBO on Saturday, November 19.
In the Denim And Blether interview clip below, Diamond Head legend Brian Tatler discusses life on the road, creating new music, and his pride in Metallica covering several Diamond Head songs over the course of their career. Tatler on Metallica covering Diamond Head: "Back in 1984, I didn't think it was gonna be such a big deal, because they were on a small label called Music For Nations.
Rocavaka - The Vaka Thats Rocks! is proud to present: The 6th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Charity Gala, where rock legends, Twisted Sister, will be inducted into the 2023 Metal Hall Of Fame.
The event will take place January 26, at the Canyon Club, Agoura Hills, CA.
The four albums that made Dokken one of the ‘80s top rock bands are now being collected together as a box set (available in LP or CD formats) from BMG.
Released on January 27, the limited edition set, The Elektra Albums 1983-1987, will include Dokken’s million-selling, worldwide charting first four studio albums (Breaking The Chains, Tooth And Nail, Under Lock And Key, and Back For The Attack) as a either a 5LP or 5CD set.
Following guitarist E.V. Martel’s announcement that he will not be available next year, Manowar have invited metal shred legend Michael Angelo Batio to perform with them.
Martel announced on social media that he will take a break from touring for personal reasons. He added: “Manowar, their crew, along with all the Manowarriors around the world have been really great to me from the moment I came onboard. I could not be more thankful for the good times we have shared.”
W.A.S.P. are currently playing to sold-out audiences throughout the US on their 40 Years Live tour. Last night (November 19th) in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania ,drummer Aquiles Priester filmed the crowd singing the band’s classic “I Wanna Be Somebody”.
W.A.S.P. are offering their first ever VIP meet and greet packages on the US leg of the 40 Years Live World Tour.
Rounding off a special anniversary year for the band (35 years since foundation of the group as well as launching the debut album Animal House) and its fearless leader & voice Udo Dirkschneider (who turned 70 this April), German heavy metal legends U.D.O. have released an extensive career-spanning "best of" compilation, The Legacy.