NEWS: KORPIKLAANI announce new studio album Kulkija!

Finnish folk metal superstars Korpiklaani are happy to finally announce the release of their upcoming 10th studio album entitled Kulkija ("Wanderer"), on September 7th 2018 through Nuclear Blast. Its cover (above) was designed by Jan Yrlund (Battle Beast, Manowar etc.) who has already created several artworks for some of the band's previous albums and singles. Founding member Jonne Järvelä commented: "We've never been as satisfied with a final … Continue reading NEWS: KORPIKLAANI announce new studio album Kulkija!

NEWS: MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST announce UK tour dates for November!

Michael Schenker Fest are pleased to announce that they will be touring the UK this coming November in celebration of their latest studio album release, Resurrection; out now via Nuclear Blast. The dates will comprise of five headline shows with support coming from multinational melodic metal band Eden's Curse, plus a headline festival appearance at Hard Rock Hell XII. Touring with internationally renowned guitar … Continue reading NEWS: MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST announce UK tour dates for November!

Album Review: Battle Beast – Bringer The Pain

Two years have passed and all was quiet in the BATTLE BEAST camp…until now. They are due to release a belter among us in less than a month and it will bring even the laziest couch potatoes of their sofas and raring to go. This album packed with energy and fire is titled ‘Bringer Of Pain’ … Continue reading Album Review: Battle Beast – Bringer The Pain

Album Review: Fleshgod Apocalypse – King

Imagine this: You press play on a new album; there is absolute silence for a few seconds. This is followed by an atmospheric build up of orchestral music. This smoothly transitions into a beautiful sweeping melody that reminds the listener of an epic battle scene. This particular piece of music grabs you from the moment … Continue reading Album Review: Fleshgod Apocalypse – King