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VOLBEATGod Of Angels Trust
Volbeat trade their signature swagger for a bloated, repetitive exercise in self-indulgence on this latest outing.
Blind Channel Set to Unleash Mature New Album 'Painstream'
Finnish modern metal heavyweights BLIND CHANNEL announce their sixth studio album, Painstream, arriving via Century Media.
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCHLegacy
A masterclass in groove metal, 'Legacy' cements the band's status as heavy metal titans.
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GRAILKNIGHTSForever
A soaring, emotionally charged odyssey that blends the grit of melodic death with the heroic scale of power metal.
THE Kovenant Prepare for Studio Sessions with Eight New Tracks
Vocalist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen confirms THE KOVENANT are crafting a new studio album featuring input from members of MAYHEM and ARCTURUS.
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WINGS OF STEELWinds of Time
A sprawling, over-produced excursion into traditional heavy metal that prioritises cinematic scale over structural integrity.
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GHOSTSkeletá
A masterclass in occult atmosphere, blending haunting keyboard textures with razor-sharp hooks.
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!
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BLOODYWOODNu Delhi
Bloodywood's latest offering loses its cultural potency in a sea of over-polished production and identity confusion.
Yngwie Malmsteen Set to Release 'Hell Or High Water' in November
The neoclassical guitar icon announces his latest studio effort and debuts the lead single 'Now Or Never'.
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EQUILIBRIUMEquinox
A masterclass in pagan metal, where primal folk textures meet surgical melodic death precision.
BrooklynVegan, Revolver and Alternative Press Hit by Mass Layoffs
Major music publications have reportedly suffered sweeping layoffs as consolidation continues to hollow out the music press.
Kai Hansen Unleashes 'Welcome To Life' Ahead of New Solo Album
HELLOWEEN co-founder Kai Hansen drops the second single from his upcoming solo effort, Born With A Hammer.
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CARPENTER BRUTLeather Temple
Carpenter Brut delivers a punishing, neon-soaked masterclass in industrial synthwave on the formidable 'Leather Temple'.
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DREAM THEATERParasomnia
Dream Theater trade raw danger for clinical precision in a sprawling, safe exploration of the subconscious.
Glenn Hughes Announces Retirement From Live Performances Due To Heart Surgery
The Deep Purple legend is stepping back from the stage indefinitely following a diagnosis requiring open-heart surgery.
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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KREATORKrushers Of The World
A visceral, high-octane masterclass in thrash metal that balances raw aggression with a haunting sense of identity.
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I PREVAILViolent Nature
I Prevail trade polished sheen for raw, serrated edges on their most aggressive outing to date.
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGEThis Consequence
A polished, safe, and ultimately predictable exercise in metalcore tropes.
Plush Set to Unleash 'Animalistic' Ahead of New Album 'Mass Hysteria'
The all-female rock trio PLUSH prepares for a heavy new era with the release of their latest single and upcoming full-length record.
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CASTLE RATThe Bestiary
A bloated, aimless slog through a fantasy wasteland that sacrifices heavy metal weight for hollow theatricality.
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OF MICE & MENAnother Miracle
A towering achievement in modern metalcore that marries visceral aggression with soaring, cinematic hooks.