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SAXONMore Inspirations
Saxon deliver a high-octane, melody-soaked celebration of the classics, proving the New Wave of British Heavy Metal still has plenty of fire.
Jeff Gutt Nears Completion of Debut Album with We Are Not Machines
Stone Temple Pilots frontman Jeff Gutt reveals he is in the studio daily to finish the long-awaited debut record with Evanescence's Will Hunt.
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A KILLER'S CONFESSIONVictim 1
A solid, competent entry into the heavy scene, though it occasionally trades organic flow for mechanical precision.
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SLEEP THEORYAfterglow
Sleep Theory weaves a lush, heavy tapestry of atmospheric alt-metal on 'Afterglow', charting a deeply personal emotional arc.
Cro-Mags Set New Studio Album for Early Next Year
Harley Flanagan reveals the recording progress for the next CRO-MAGS studio album following 'Wired For Chaos'.
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GAEREAComa
Gaerea transcend the boundaries of post-black metal to deliver a haunting, cinematic masterpiece of atmosphere and weight.
Bruce Dickinson Set to Drop New Solo Single Within Two Weeks
The Iron Maiden frontman confirms a new single and provocative music video are imminent as he prepares for his 2027 solo release.
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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MAWIZAÜl
Mawiza deliver a masterclass in atmospheric death metal, forging a punishing, spiritual odyssey that demands absolute submission.
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SUNBORNLOVE IS GOD
Sunborn ditches the safe path for a serrated, high-octane evolution of nu-metal that feels genuinely dangerous.
Steven Wilson Teases Massive 45-Minute Epic for New Storm Corrosion
Steven Wilson reveals that the upcoming second Storm Corrosion album will feature a sprawling, 45-minute experimental piece.
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GAEREALoss
A murky, aimless drift through the sludge of post-black metal that sacrifices emotional resonance for dense, unrewarding atmosphere.
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MYRKURSpine
Myrkur weave a haunting tapestry of neofolk and black metal on their latest triumph, 'Spine'.
Repentance Drop 'Among The Wolves' Ahead of Upcoming Album Retaliate
Chicago groove metal outfit REPENTANCE release their third single as the band prepares to dedicate their new album to fallen founder Shaun Glass.
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THE BUTCHER SISTERSDas Schwarze Album
A jagged, high-octane fusion of rap metal and partycore that prioritises raw energy over subtle nuance.
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ENEMY INSIDEVenom
Enemy Inside deliver a sharp, polished slice of alternative metal that trades nuance for sheer, unadulterated impact.
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!
Forbidden Release Pro-Shot Chicago Show Footage from Chaos By Design Tour
FORBIDDEN share professionally filmed footage from their Chicago date at Reggies, featuring a mammoth setlist and new tour recruits.
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GENITAL SHAMEWellness Plan
A masterclass in clinical black metal where surgical precision meets punishing, suffocating weight.
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SOILRestoration
Soil bypass the glossy tropes of modern metal to deliver a muscular, high-octane rebirth of groove-laden heavy metal.
Tony Iommi Defends Jorn Lande’s Selection for 'From The Dark'
The heavy metal pioneer addresses the inevitable comparisons between Jorn Lande and the late Ronnie James Dio.
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THY CATAFALQUEAlföld
Thy Catafalque trade urban decay for rural desolation in a haunting, avant-garde folk-metal odyssey.
Metal Church Drop Visual for 'Dead To Rights' Title Track
Metal Church have unleashed a new music video capturing their high-octane performance in Belgium.