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SALTATIO MORTISFinsterwacht
Saltatio Mortis deliver a towering achievement of folk metal, blending ancient atmosphere with modern heavy metal muscle.
Alter Bridge Drop Video for 'Tested and Able'
Alter Bridge have released a new music video for 'Tested and Able' ahead of their final US tour dates of the year.
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I AM YOUR GODSINister
Melodic death metal enters a murky thicket of standard tropes on I Am Your God's latest effort.
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MAJOR MOMENTStaged
A masterclass in structural integrity and sonic cohesion, 'Staged' defines the upper echelon of modern alternative metal.
Chilean Vocalist Felipe Plaza Kutzbach Steps in for Candlemass on Australian Tour
Chilean vocalist Felipe Plaza Kutzbach provides guest vocals for doom metal icons Candlemass during their Australian run.
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THERIONLeviathan II
Therion forge a towering, avant-garde masterwork that proves symphonic metal can still possess teeth.
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TO THE GRAVEDirector's Cuts
A clinical, punishing display of deathcore that prioritises precision over pyrotechnics, resulting in a cold, calculated sonic assault.
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Greg Howe Sets 2027 European Tour to Debut 'Extraction' Live
Guitar virtuoso Greg Howe reunites with Dennis Chambers for the first live performances of the landmark 'Extraction' album.
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POLYPHIARemember That You Will Die
Polyphia continues to push the boundaries of instrumental progression, blending technicality with atmosphere in a polished, high-octane display.
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KAMELOTThe Awakening
Kamelot deliver a polished, progressive masterpiece that balances symphonic scale with emotional weight.
Moonspell Set to Headline Massive 2027 European Tour
Portuguese gothic metal veterans Moonspell announce a sprawling 2027 tour to celebrate 35 years of heavy music.
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AMON AMARTHThe Allfather Awakens
Amon Amarth deliver a polished, arena-ready slice of Norse mythology, but the spark of danger feels buried under layers of production.
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SALTATIO MORTISDie Feuer der Finsterwacht (Medieval Epic Fantasy Roleplay Music & Ambience | Dsa, D&d, Warhammer, Pathfinder, Midgard, Ttrpg)
Saltatio Mortis deliver a masterclass in atmospheric world-building, fusing folk-metal weight with impeccable cinematic texture.
Geezer Butler Joins Jack Black for 'War Pigs' at Power To The People Festival
Original Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler joined Jack Black on stage to perform 'War Pigs' at Tom Morello's festival.
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RISE OF THE NORTHSTARShowdown
Rise Of The Northstar deliver a production-heavy showcase of groove-driven metalcore on 'Showdown'.
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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THE OCEANHolocene
The Ocean's latest effort lacks the tectonic weight of their previous works, drifting into aimless, over-produced stagnation.
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FROZEN CROWNThe Legend of the Six Kings
A masterclass in modern power metal where towering ambition meets surgical, high-octane precision.
Voivod Scrap October U.S. Tour Amid Family Health Crisis
Canadian cosmic metal pioneers VOIVOD have cancelled their upcoming 10-city U.S. tour due to a family health emergency.
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IMMINENCEAxis Mundi
Imminence have transcended the genre's boundaries to deliver a sprawling, majestic masterpiece of progressive metalcore.
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MISS MAY INo Place For Me
Miss May I navigate the desolate space between melodic metalcore and haunting atmosphere on 'No Place For Me'.
Molly Hatchet Set to Return with Abbey Road Studios Opener
Molly Hatchet are preparing to drop 'Lost Horizon', their first studio album in 16 years, featuring a new single titled 'Once A Gambler'.