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Graveyard Signal Hotter, Heavier Direction with New Single 'A Means To An End'
Sweden's GRAVEYARD pivot towards a fuzz-drenched, directer sound for their upcoming album 'Fever'.
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LORD OF THE LOSTWeapons Of Mass Seduction
A decadent, industrial-tinged descent into the theatre of obsession where pop sensibilities and gothic weight collide.
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ENSIFERUMWinter Storm
Ensiferum deliver a meticulously balanced fusion of melodic death and folk traditions, cementing their status as masters of the genre.
Bloodstock Veteran Journalist Dom Lawson Faces Recovery Following Heart Attack
A GoFundMe has been launched to support veteran metal journalist Dom Lawson after he suffered a heart attack at Bloodstock.
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MOONLIGHT HAZEBeyond
A symphonic metal outing that prioritises atmosphere over edge, ultimately succumbing to the very weight of its own ambition.
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LORD OF THE LOSTOPVS NOIR Vol. 1
Lord Of The Lost pivot towards industrial textures in a brooding, gothic odyssey.
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METALITEExpedition One
A sprawling, symphonic odyssey that leans heavily into cosmic escapism to find its footing.
Nuclear Blast Records
At the Nuclear Blast online metal store, you'll find over 15,000 items from more than 1,000 bands! No.1 Heavy Metal Online Shop!
Mastodon Release Visual for 'In The Ruins' Ahead of New LP
Atlanta progressive heavyweights Mastodon share a haunting new video inspired by tragedy and survival ahead of their August 28 release.
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ROTTING CHRISTPro Xristou
A sprawling, atmospheric odyssey that struggles to balance its grandiose ambitions with cohesive structural clarity.
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VISIONS OF ATLANTISPirates II - Armada
While ambitious, 'Pirates II - Armada' feels more like a bloated exercise in symphonic tropes than a true seafaring epic.
Ronnie Wood Joins Hollywood Vampires For London Opener
The Rolling Stones guitarist makes a surprise appearance at the Hollywood Vampires' tour kick-off at London's O2 Arena.
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BLIND GUARDIANSomewhere Far Beyond (Revisited)
Blind Guardian polishes their fantasy masterpiece into a shimmering, modern diamond.
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GOTHMINISTERPandemonium II: The Battle of the Underworlds
A polished, industrial-leaning follow-up that prioritises atmosphere over organic grit.
Swedish Metal Veterans WOLF Confirm Tenth Studio Album 'Hour Of The Wolf'
WOLF are set to drop their milestone tenth album in late 2026, kicking things off with the debut single 'Death Satellite' this August.
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FROZEN CROWNWar Hearts
A sweeping, majestic tapestry of power metal that balances visceral martial grit with ethereal, soaring atmosphere.
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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SIMONE SIMONSVermillion
A polished, symphonic addition to the gothic metal canon that prioritises atmospheric consistency over radical sonic innovation.
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POPPYZig
Poppy attempts to bridge the gap between nu-metal grit and synth-pop sheen, but the resulting aesthetic is more confused than confrontational.
Godflesh Set to Conclude Legacy with 'Decay' and Relapse Records Partnership
Justin Broadrick confirms the industrial pioneers are nearing their final transmission as they prepare for 2026.
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PARADISE LOSTIcon 30
While the veterans remain masters of atmosphere, Icon 30 feels like an album content to sit on their legacy rather than build upon it.
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TýRBattle Ballads
A polished, safe voyage through Norse mythology that swaps genuine peril for high-production safety.
ASIA Debuts Music Video for 'Echo Of You' Ahead of New Album
The legendary progressive rock supergroup ASIA unveils the visual for their second single from the upcoming 'Indigo' LP.