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GLORYHAMMERReturn to the Kingdom of Fife
While Gloryhammer masters the aesthetics of cinematic power metal, 'Return to the Kingdom of Fife' feels like a repetitive exercise in spectacle.
Greta Van Fleet Drop 'Tear It Down' Ahead of New Album
The Grammy-winning rockers release a new single ahead of their upcoming studio album, 'Palace For The People'.
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SKáLMöLDÝdalir
Skálmöld weave a haunting, folk-infused tapestry of Norse mythology that feels both ancient and urgently alive.
Extol Drop 'Disintegrate' Ahead of New Full-Length
Norwegian experimental death metal stalwarts EXTOL share 'Disintegrate' as the first taste of their upcoming album 'Aura Of Decay'.
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GREEN CARNATIONGreen Carnation - A Dark Poem, Pt. III: The Messiah Complex
Green Carnation masterfully blend doom's crushing weight with progressive sophistication on a sprawling, cinematic odyssey.
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BEYOND THE BLACKBeyond The Black
Beyond The Black deliver a polished, punishing slice of symphonic metal that balances soaring melodrama with genuine technical grit.
Poison Drummer Rikki Rockett Refuses to Confirm 2027 Reunion Rumours
Drummer Rikki Rockett shuts down speculation regarding a confirmed 2027 tour date for Poison, despite conflicting claims from frontman Bret Michaels.
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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KAMPFARTil Klovers Takt
Kampfar strip away the tropes to deliver a visceral, earth-bound black metal experience that feels ancient and urgent.
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SONATA ARCTICAAcoustic Adventures - Volume Two
A masterclass in power metal reduction, where complex arrangements find new life through elegant acoustic textures.
Chuck Billy Outlines 'Souls Of Black' Remix Set for 2027
Testament frontman Chuck Billy confirms a revamped, 'raw' remix of the 1990s classic is slated for release.
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IGNEADreams Of Lands Unseen
A masterclass in atmospheric world-building where symphonic grandeur meets evocative oriental textures.
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DELAINDark Waters
A polished, symphonic odyssey that leans heavily into gothic tropes, ultimately delivering a majestic, if somewhat safe, voyage.
CBGB Expands Licensing Program Ahead of Annual Festival
The iconic 'Home of Underground Rock' expands its lifestyle brand partnerships just in time for its Brooklyn festival weekend.
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CROMThe Era of Darkness
Crom deliver a staggering, uncompromising blend of thrash and doom that defines the new standard for heavy metal.
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TROLDDer Var Engang...
A listless folk metal excursion that prioritises muddy atmosphere over melodic structure and coherent composition.
Allco Waterproofing Solutions
The team at Allco supports resilient architecture through trusted waterproofing systems and technical expertise. We bring together practical knowledge, proven products and considered advice.
NILE and Coroner Unite for North American Co-Headline Tour in 2027
Death metal heavyweights NILE and technical thrash icons CORONER are set to co-headline a massive US tour in spring 2027.
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HEIDEVOLKWederkeer
Heidevolk delivers a competent, if somewhat tepid, folk metal outing that prioritises safe atmosphere over searing intensity.
Sponge Announce Final Studio Album 'Recuerda Tu Muerte' Following New Single Release
Detroit rockers SPONGE prepare to exit the stage with a final studio album arriving in October.
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CRUACHANThe Living and The Dead
Cruachan navigate the murky waters of Celtic folk metal with a steady hand, delivering a competent, if somewhat safe, voyage.
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TULIPThe Perpetual Dream
Tulip crafts a breathtaking, emotionally resonant journey through the cosmos in their latest symphonic masterpiece.
AS I LAY Dying Return with Self-Titled LP and New Dual Singles
Metalcore veterans AS I LAY DYING have announced their upcoming self-titled album via Napalm Records, debuting 'Polarized' and 'Retribution'.