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Sevendust Swap Retirement Plans for High-Octane Global Ambitions
Drummer Morgan Rose reveals the band nearly called it quits before a massive shift in strategy and a pivotal tour with Alter Bridge.
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RELIQASecrets of the Future
A masterclass in heavy-hitting alternative metal that trades bloated grandeur for razor-sharp riffs and punishing percussion.
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DEFECTSArtificial Icons
Defects balance sharp production with hook-driven metal, creating a polished, melodic journey that prioritises atmosphere and flow.
Joey Tempest Reflects on the Bittersweet Departure of Guitarist John Norum
EUROPE frontman Joey Tempest discusses the 1986 split with John Norum and the band's evolution into a global powerhouse.
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MOTHER OF GRAVESThe Light That Keeps Us
Mother of Graves craft a haunting, expansive masterwork that blends heavy doom weight with melodic death metal precision.
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GOTHMINISTERWE ARE ALL DEMONS
A bloated, repetitive exercise in gothic clichés that prioritises industrial trudge over melodic substance.
Judas Priest Celebrate 'Sad Wings of Destiny' With Interactive Scrapbook and New Master Tapes
Exciter Records launches an interactive scrapbook and dual editions to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Judas Priest's masterpiece.
EMP Rockshop
Europe's #1 for rock & metal band merchandise, movie, TV & gaming merch & alternative fashion. 25000 items from hundreds of bands, brands & franchises!
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THY CATAFALQUEXII: A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek
A sprawling, gorgeous odyssey that ditches polished clichès for genuine, dangerous folk-metal evolution.
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MASTERAmong the Seeds of Death
Master deliver a punishing, politically charged masterpiece that cements their status as the vanguard of modern death metal.
Forbidden Guitarist Craig Locicero Defends Band's Diverse Sound
Guitarist Craig Locicero discusses the blend of heavy metal, thrash, and prog on the band's upcoming self-titled release.
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STONED JESUSFather Light
Stoned Jesus master the art of the heavy crawl, delivering a sprawling, psychedelic odyssey of doom.
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THE BODYThe Crying Out of Things
A towering monument of tectonic weight and atmospheric dread, The Body redefine the boundaries of drone and sludge metal.
William Shatner Claims Riot Fest Performance Validates Upcoming Metal Project
The Star Trek icon says his recent performance with The *uckers proved the viability of his massive heavy metal collaboration.
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INSOMNIUMAnno 1696
Insomnium deliver a structurally sophisticated, emotionally heavy masterpiece of melodic death metal.
The Smashing Pumpkins Debut 'Black Stars' for New Hunger Games Soundtrack
Billy Corgan's icons reunite with Butch Vig to provide a heavy offering for the 'Sunrise on the Reaping' soundtrack.
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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CALLEJONEternia
A solid metalcore effort that balances atmospheric density with aggressive punch, even if it occasionally trips over its own scale.
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OF VIRTUEDeath Of The Altar
A masterclass in atmospheric metalcore, weaving crushing weight with melodic grandeur.
Gloryhammer's Sozos Michael: "Uga ugg booga ug"
UGG BOOGA. UGG UGG. GRAGH.
Bad Company Release Music Video for 'Bad Company' as 'Live In London' Set for 2026
A poignant tribute to the late Mick Ralphs, the 'Live In London' album captures a career-defining final performance at the O2 Arena.
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STONED JESUSSongs to Moon
Stoned Jesus trade visceral grit for a hazy, synth-tinged atmosphere that ultimately feels more sedated than soaring.
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FIT FOR A KINGLonely God
A towering masterclass in modern metalcore that pushes the band's sonic architecture into something far more imposing and spiritual.