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Poison Drummer Rikki Rockett Refuses to Confirm 2027 Reunion Rumours
Drummer Rikki Rockett shuts down speculation regarding a confirmed 2027 tour date for Poison, despite conflicting claims from frontman Bret Michaels.
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KAMPFARTil Klovers Takt
Kampfar strip away the tropes to deliver a visceral, earth-bound black metal experience that feels ancient and urgent.
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SONATA ARCTICAAcoustic Adventures - Volume Two
A masterclass in power metal reduction, where complex arrangements find new life through elegant acoustic textures.
Chuck Billy Outlines 'Souls Of Black' Remix Set for 2027
Testament frontman Chuck Billy confirms a revamped, 'raw' remix of the 1990s classic is slated for release.
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IGNEADreams Of Lands Unseen
A masterclass in atmospheric world-building where symphonic grandeur meets evocative oriental textures.
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DELAINDark Waters
A polished, symphonic odyssey that leans heavily into gothic tropes, ultimately delivering a majestic, if somewhat safe, voyage.
CBGB Expands Licensing Program Ahead of Annual Festival
The iconic 'Home of Underground Rock' expands its lifestyle brand partnerships just in time for its Brooklyn festival weekend.
Visit Croatia
Croatia is the other side of the Adriatic Sea: a country that still has clear traces of a Roman and Venetian past, but has developed a strong identity culture, with its own traditions and artistic movements.
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CROMThe Era of Darkness
Crom deliver a staggering, uncompromising blend of thrash and doom that defines the new standard for heavy metal.
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TROLDDer Var Engang...
A listless folk metal excursion that prioritises muddy atmosphere over melodic structure and coherent composition.
NILE and Coroner Unite for North American Co-Headline Tour in 2027
Death metal heavyweights NILE and technical thrash icons CORONER are set to co-headline a massive US tour in spring 2027.
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HEIDEVOLKWederkeer
Heidevolk delivers a competent, if somewhat tepid, folk metal outing that prioritises safe atmosphere over searing intensity.
Sponge Announce Final Studio Album 'Recuerda Tu Muerte' Following New Single Release
Detroit rockers SPONGE prepare to exit the stage with a final studio album arriving in October.
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CRUACHANThe Living and The Dead
Cruachan navigate the murky waters of Celtic folk metal with a steady hand, delivering a competent, if somewhat safe, voyage.
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TULIPThe Perpetual Dream
Tulip crafts a breathtaking, emotionally resonant journey through the cosmos in their latest symphonic masterpiece.
AS I LAY Dying Return with Self-Titled LP and New Dual Singles
Metalcore veterans AS I LAY DYING have announced their upcoming self-titled album via Napalm Records, debuting 'Polarized' and 'Retribution'.
Napalm Records Onlineshop
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SCHANDMAULSternensegler
Schandmaul deliver a sweeping, atmospheric voyage through medieval-inspired folk rock that settles comfortably into their established niche.
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TO THE GRAVEEveryone's A Murderer
A masterclass in visceral, uncompromising deathcore that strips away the polish to reveal the raw, jagged nerves of the underground.
David Ellefson to perform 'Countdown To Extinction' in full on 2026 European tour
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson confirms a special 2026 tour leg featuring the full 'Countdown To Extinction' album.
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UNLEASHEDFire Upon Your Lands
Unleashed eschew modern polish for raw, visceral death metal that feels forged in a furnace.
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SAORAmidst the Ruins
Saor retreats into a foggy thicket of clichés, trading genuine atmosphere for a safe, polished malaise that offers zero teeth.
Epica Book
Dutch symphonic metal heavyweights EPICA announce a highly exclusive 11-date European tour featuring a full orchestra and choir.