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Soul Sign, comprised of singer Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli Jon Roth, Ted Nugent), bassist Bjorn Englen (Dio Disciples, Yngwie Malmsteen, Quiet Riot), drummer Mike Cancino (Unida, Lynch Mob), and guitarist Rob Math (Leatherwolf, Player), is releasing the long awaited album,
Desert Fire, on April 4 on all digital platforms through Earache Records, and on CD in the US and Canada via Roxx Records.
On May 16, 2025, powerhouse label ROAR! will reissue the first three, iconic records by Swedish thrash and speed metal legends Hexenhaus: A Tribute To Insanity (1988), The Edge Of Eternity (1990), and Awakening (1991).
Available on CD, colored vinyl and digitally, the physical products will also come with new liner notes and an exclusive history text. All formats got remastered by Ronnie Björnström (Mezzrow).
Helsinki-based heavy metal band Chalice is set to unveil their new single, “The Pact”, on March 20, 2025. The track continues the band’s evolution, offering a compelling exploration of the balance between knowledge and faith, and the sacrifices one must make in pursuit of either.
“The Pact” delves into the psychological turmoil of yearning for understanding while grappling with the consequences of irreversible choices.
The first edition of Rock Hard Festival Greece will take place in Athens, Greece on September 12 and 13, 2025. The festival features a one-off world exclusive performance of Candlemass featuring former vocalist Messiah Marcolin! This will be the first (and only) time in over 20 years that Messiah has performed live with the band.
The second wave of bands have been announced for Rock Hard Greece and coming in from New Jersey are legendary thrashers Overkill....
ARTE Concert has uploaded professionally-filmed footage of Saxon’s full performance at Hellfest 2024, filmed on June 29, 2024 in Clisson, France. Watch below.
Saxon’s setlist:
Hell, Fire And Damnation
Motorcycle Man...
Texas metal juggernauts Helstar have revealed the artwork and tracklisting for their new album entitled The Devil’s Masquerade.
The first single, “Seek Out Your Sins”, will be released on Friday, March 21, 2025. Stay tuned for details and full release date.
1.Dirkschneider/Biff Byford - London Leatherboys (feat. Biff Byford) (4:00)
2.Tokyo Blade - Feeding The Rat (5:20)
3.Cloven Hoof - Redeemer (3:52)
4.Claymorean - Wind Before the Storm (6:02)
5.Thelemite - Waiting For The Night (4:33)
6.Crimson Storm - Raging Eyes of Darkness (3:44)
7.Wanton Attack - As The Eagle Flies (3:00)
8.Tyrann - Face The Tyrant (3:12)
9.Century - Fly Away (4:08)
10.Mean Mistreater - One Survivor (3:00)
1. White Magician - Mad Magic II: In the Absence of Gods (Bad Magic) (5:10)
2. Amethyst - Take Me Away (4:17)
3. Demon Bitch - Soldiers of Obscurity (5:00)
4. Wings of Steel - Cry of the Damned (3:31)
5. Ringlorn - Hallowed Swords (4:47)
6. Reflection - Lord of the Wind (5:14)
7. Black Sword Thunder Attack - The Black Sword (4:31)
8. Writhen Hilt - To Rival The Sun (5:24)
9. Iron Griffin - Reign of Thunder (3:34)