In 2016, guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker put together Michael Schenker Fest, a tour featuring former Michael Schenker Group vocalists Gary Barden and Graham Bonnet, plus Robin McAuley of the McAuley Schenker Group. Instrumental back-up was provided by former M.S.G. bass player Chris Glen and drummer Ted McKenna, plus guitarist/keyboard player Steve Mann, also of the McAuley Schenker Group. These shows were so rapturously received by audiences worldwide, that it seemed only logical for … Continue reading NEWS: MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST – Kick off recording process for new studio album!
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NEWS: BEHEMOTH – Ecclesia Diabolica Catholica music video, European tour kick off
After recently completing a North American headlining tour with AT THE GATES and WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, BEHEMOTH will be bringing this must-see show to Europe, starting tomorrow! In anticipation of the trek, the band has also launched a new video for 'Ecclesia Diabolica Catholica' (directed by Grupa 13 / www.grupa13.com), taken from their latest album, 'I Loved You At Your Darkest'. To watch … Continue reading NEWS: BEHEMOTH – Ecclesia Diabolica Catholica music video, European tour kick off
NEWS: CHILDREN OF BODOM – Discuss The Lyrical Themes Of Hexed
Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM are going to release their tenth album,Hexed, on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, Alexi Laiho discusses the lyrical themes of Hexed COB frontman, guitarist, and mastermind Alexi Laiho comments:"They just come from real life, real feelings. Anything that is negative that is happening inside my head that I need to get out some how.. I need … Continue reading NEWS: CHILDREN OF BODOM – Discuss The Lyrical Themes Of Hexed
NEWS: CHILDREN OF BODOM – Discuss The Title And Cover Art For Hexed
Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM are going to release their tenth album, Hexed, on March 8, 2019, via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, Alexi Laiho discusses how the album title,Hexed, as well as how the idea to have the cover painted came to fruition. Watch the first album trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pWTQpmuKzo&feature=youtu.be Recently the band partnered with Guitar World tounveil the guitar play through for the first single, 'Under … Continue reading NEWS: CHILDREN OF BODOM – Discuss The Title And Cover Art For Hexed
NEWS: OVERKILL – Launch Welcome To the Garden State Documentary Series Part 1!
Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will unleash their 19th studio record, The Wings Of War, on February 22, 2019, via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band launches their multi-part documentary series entitled Welcome To The Garden State. Watch as the band details their beginning and how each member was introduced here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdKqHP0a_aM&feature=youtu.be Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes that will … Continue reading NEWS: OVERKILL – Launch Welcome To the Garden State Documentary Series Part 1!
NEWS: NAILED TO OBSCURITY – Unveil final part of ‘Black Frost’ track-by-track commentary series!
German melodic death/doom metallers NAILED TO OBSCURITY will finally release their Nuclear Blast debut Black Frost next week, on January 11, 2019. To kick off the year properly, the quintet has launched the second & final part of an accompanying track-by-track video interview series. Watch & hear what the band members have to say about Feardom, Cipher, Resonance' and Road To Perdition, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-CHBN4eboY Black Frost is now … Continue reading NEWS: NAILED TO OBSCURITY – Unveil final part of ‘Black Frost’ track-by-track commentary series!
NEWS: SABATON – Release third interview trailer about Carolus Rex
Today, SABATON release another trailer detailing the band’s classic release, Carolus Rex. Watch as bassist Pär Sundström reveals how the band approached the task of telling the Swedish Empire’s story in the third and final of three exclusive interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5DlTrXCWrE&feature=youtu.be King Charles XII of Sweden has returned to his kingdom after 300 years to congratulate SABATON on the success of their album that bears his … Continue reading NEWS: SABATON – Release third interview trailer about Carolus Rex
NEWS: BEAST IN BLACK – Second ‘From Hell With Love’ album trailer released!
Up and coming metallers BEAST IN BLACK lie in wait for the release of their sophomore album From Hell With Love, on February 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the group has launched the second album trailer, in which band founder Anton Kabanen and vocalist Yannis Papadopoulos talk about the inspiration sources for their upcoming record. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glJBcLOpDXo 'From Hell With Love' can now be pre-ordered … Continue reading NEWS: BEAST IN BLACK – Second ‘From Hell With Love’ album trailer released!
NEWS: ACCEPT | Band release stunning new live album + ‘Shadow Soldiers’ video
German heavy metal legends ACCEPT release their stunning new live album Symphonic Terror - Live at Wacken 2017 today! To celebrate, the band has unleashed another live video from the release. Watch'Shadow Soldiers' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3Acpx8I390&feature=youtu.be Symphonic Terror – Live at Wacken 2017 is available in the following formats:BluRay+2CD DigibookDVD+2CD Digibook2CD Digipak3LP Box (black) incl. booklet, posterLimited Edition 3LP Box Set (gold) incl. booklet, poster BluRay+DVD+2CD … Continue reading NEWS: ACCEPT | Band release stunning new live album + ‘Shadow Soldiers’ video
NEWS: EXHORDER Sign to Nuclear Blast Records
New Orleans based thrash metal pioneers EXHORDER have signed to Nuclear Blast Records! Comments vocalist Kyle Thomas:"The excitement level of EXHORDER being in contract negotiations once again is higher for us than we can express. Coming to an agreement with Nuclear Blast has inspired us to bring our writing to new heights. People still want to hear this band, as was evident in … Continue reading NEWS: EXHORDER Sign to Nuclear Blast Records