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CHAT PILEIn the Earth Again
A punishing, sludge-soaked exercise in sonic attrition that balances heavy groove with unsettling, post-hardcore tension.
Bruce Dickinson Debuts Cinematic Visual for 'Change Of Heart'
The Iron Maiden frontman shares a haunting new visual for his standout track from the 'More Balls To Picasso' album.
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MINISTRYHOPIUMFORTHEMASSES
Ministry trades their industrial teeth for a numbing, industrial-lite sedative that feels less like a revolution and more like a retreat.
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SALIVABreaking Through
Saliva’s 'Breaking Through' offers a hollow exercise in genre-trope recycling, prioritising accessible textures over musical depth.
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SALTWOUNDThe Temptation of Pain
Saltwound deliver a gut-punch of a record where beatdown grit meets deathcore precision.
Michael Monroe Schedules Spring 2027 U.S. Tour
Former Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe will take to the stage across the States in 2027, with tickets on sale in August.
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DEEP PURPLESPLAT!
Deep Purple's latest effort is a hollow exercise in nostalgia, stripped of the grit and majesty that defined their legacy.
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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MARILYN MANSONOne Assassination Under God - Chapter 2
Manson finds a jagged, industrial groove in this sequel, balancing haunting textures with calculated hooks.
Cult Of Luna Reveal Slow-Burning New Single "A Way Back"
Swedish post-metal titans Cult Of Luna drop a haunting new single ahead of their tenth studio album, 'In The Shadow Of Your Shadow'.
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LIVING WEAPONDeath In The Family
A masterclass in controlled chaos, where mathcore complexity is refined into a haunting, atmospheric masterpiece of heavy music.
DOWN Prepare to Drop 'Volume V' with New Single 'Blood Oath'
The New Orleans heavy metal icons are set to drop their latest studio effort, 'Volume V', this November.
BAD Wolves Join Skillet and Escape THE FATE for Fall 2026 Tour
New vocalist Sara 'Killboy' Skinner is set to make her live debut with BAD WOLVES supporting SKILLET this autumn.
Primal Fear Announce 'Shadow Riders' For April 2027
Bassist and producer Mat Sinner confirms the upcoming title and release date for the German power metal veterans.
Anberlin Enter New Era with 'Currency' and New Single
ANBERLIN announce their ninth studio album, featuring new vocalist Matty Mullins, alongside the release of the single 'Neverafter'.
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ELECTRIC CALLBOYTANZNEID
A neon-soaked rollercoaster that occasionally loses its footing in the surf of its own over-eager production.
Napalm Records Onlineshop
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Anneke van Giersbergen Reflects on the Overwhelming Success of THE GATHERING's 'Mandylion' Reunion
Anneke van Giersbergen discusses the unexpected demand for THE GATHERING's 'Mandylion' anniversary tour and the healing of old wounds.
Troy Sanders Reflects on Geezer Butler Collaboration on 'Marrow Deep'
Mastodon bassist Troy Sanders shares the 'cool moment' of securing a Geezer Butler contribution for the band's latest offering.
Power Trip Reflect on 'Best Tour Ever' Supporting Panthera
Blake Ibanez discusses the transformative experience of touring with Panthera and honoring the band's legacy.
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ORBIT CULTUREDescent
A bloated, muddy excursion into generic melodic death metal where technical proficiency is squandered on over-indulgent compositions.
Stryfe Join Candlepower Records for Upcoming 'Breathe' Release
Southern California progressive metal outfit STRYFE have signed a distribution deal with Candlepower Records.
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DEFENDERS OF THE FAITHOdes To The Gods
A towering achievement in heavy metal, where meticulous production meets a sense of timeless, atmospheric weight.