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SARCATORSwarming Angels & Flies
Sarcator delivers a meticulously textured fusion of black and thrash, finding a haunting, mournful grace amidst the sonic violence.
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TROLLFEST20 Years in the Wrong Lane
Trollfest ignore the gatekeepers to deliver a high-octane, celebratory blast of folk metal that prioritises party-fuelled joy.
Fan-Filmed Footage Captures RUSH in Philadelphia for the 2026 'Fifty Something' Tour
A complete fan-recorded video of RUSH's performance at Xfinity Mobile Arena has surfaced, capturing the band's latest tour stop.
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FROM ASHES TO NEWReflections
A polished but ultimately hollow exercise in nu-metal revivalism that prioritises safety over substance.
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ANGELUS APATRIDAAftermath (Bonus Tracks Edition)
A towering masterclass in modern thrash that balances visceral aggression with a profound, haunting sense of atmosphere.
Symphony X Set to Begin Recording New Studio Album in September
Vocalist Russell Allen confirms that the band is ready to enter the studio this September to record their highly anticipated next release.
Napalm Records Onlineshop
Buy albums and official band merch directly from the world's biggest independent heavy metal record label.
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GHOSTS OF ATLANTISRiddles of the Sycophants
A towering achievement in melodic death metal where soaring heights and crushing weight collide in a majestic, cinematic tapestry.
In Flames Welcome Matt Heafy and Mikael Stanne for Hometown Celebration
In Flames delivered a massive hometown performance in Gothenburg, joined by special guests from Trivium and Dark Tranquillity.
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BLIND CHANNELEXIT EMOTIONS
A gritty, nu-metal infused voyage that trades modern sheen for raw, visceral urgency.
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CHAT PILECool World
Chat Pile deliver a sludge-soaked slab of noise rock that succeeds as an atmospheric statement but falters on consistency.
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AXTYThe Pain Made Me Who I Am
Asty's newest outing is a predictably safe exploration of trauma, delivering heavy riffs but lacking the emotional depth to truly cut.
Rob Zombie Debuts Visuals for 'Black Rat Coffin'
Rob Zombie has unveiled the official music video for 'Black Rat Coffin', a standout track from his latest Nuclear Blast release, 'The Great Satan'.
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DEATHCHANTThrones
Deathchant weave a haunting, hallucinogenic tapestry of heavy metal and psychedelia on 'Thrones', an album of profound atmosphere.
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GENITAL SHAMEChronic Illness Wish
A masterclass in serrated textures and rhythmic precision, Genital Shame deliver a black metal clinic of visceral, uncompromising intensity.
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.
Floor Jansen Announces New Solo Album 'Hytress' with 'Bring Me Silence' Single
Nightwish vocalist Floor Jansen kicks off a heavier era with a new single and a confirmed 2027 world tour.
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GREEN LUNGThis Heathen Land
Green Lung's 'This Heathen Land' trades palpable atmosphere for indulgent, plodding pacing.
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DEEP PURPLE=1
A lackluster collection that trades the band's signature grit for hollow polish.
Priest Tap into Dystopian Surveillance with 'Python' Single
Swedish dark synthpop outfit PRIEST has launched 'Python', the first taste of their upcoming fifth studio album, 'Altered State Police'.
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VILLAIN OF THE STORYConvergence: Two Minds in One
A majestic, high-octane masterclass in heavy fusion that marries post-hardcore grit with stadium-sized metal hooks.
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HULDERVerses In Oath
Hulder trade generic blackened tropes for a haunting, atmospheric descent into Belgian folklore.