NEWS: HJELVIK – Releases Debut Single/Video ‘North Tsar’ + Launches Album Pre-Order

Photo Credit: Tom Lund New Norwegian blackened Viking heavy metal band HJELVIK have released their first ever single 'North Tsar', accompanied by a video. The track is taken from their debut studio album Welcome to Hel that will be released on November 20th 2020 via Nuclear Blast. HJELVIK is the new solo band of ex-KVELERTAK frontman, lyricist and co-founder Erlend Hjelvik. After touring worldwide with … Continue reading NEWS: HJELVIK – Releases Debut Single/Video ‘North Tsar’ + Launches Album Pre-Order

NEWS: BURNING WITCHES – Release New Single And Video ‘Circle Of Five’

The mighty coven returns! Swiss heavy metal band Burning Witches have released a music video for their brand new single 'Circle of Five'. The ladies conquered the studio and recorded this masterpiece accompanied by their new lead guitarist Larissa, who joined them a few weeks ago. Romana comments: “We are hungry for action and proud to present you with this new song that reflects the band pretty well: its a bit freaky - high on gain and shows that we are a strong unit again! Larissa shows you here why she is the perfect … Continue reading NEWS: BURNING WITCHES – Release New Single And Video ‘Circle Of Five’

NEWS: SEPULTURA – Presents A Special Environmental Edition Of SEPULQUARTA

Next week there is a very special ‘SEPULQUARTA’ scheduled! Sepultura are proud to welcome Carolina Castro (Sea Shepherd Brazil) and Mitch Anderson (Amazon Frontline) to next week’s Q&A which will focus on the ongoing environmental issues that we are facing as a planet. Also joining next week’s Q&A is Andre Trigueiro, a Brazilian journalist who specialises in ecologial and environmental issues. Derrick Green comments: “In our next Sepulquarta, the first part of … Continue reading NEWS: SEPULTURA – Presents A Special Environmental Edition Of SEPULQUARTA

NEWS: SEPULTURA – Welcomes David Ellefson To This Week’s SepulQuarta Session

On this weeks ‘SEPULQUARTA’ session SEPULTURA welcomes their good friend David Ellefson (Megadeth) for a live Q&A session and a live quarantine performance of ‘Territory’. Andreas Kisser comments: “A Big 4 in the house! We welcome David Ellefson, the legend from Megadeth and the founding member of the Metal Allegiance experience! Besides his bass playing he’s also managing bands, owns a record label and has his own coffee brand! … Continue reading NEWS: SEPULTURA – Welcomes David Ellefson To This Week’s SepulQuarta Session

NEWS: MACABRE – Reveals New Studio Album ‘Carnival Of Killers’ + Single ‘The Lake Of Fire’

Come one! Come all, to the demented, heinous bloodbath of a murder metal circus that declares MACABRE’s return; Carnival Of Killers. As the band's first full-length album in almost 10 years and just in time for their 35th anniversary as a band, Carnival Of Killers will be released on November 13th via Nuclear Blast Records. MACABRE's Corporate Death comments, "'The Lake Of Fire' is … Continue reading NEWS: MACABRE – Reveals New Studio Album ‘Carnival Of Killers’ + Single ‘The Lake Of Fire’

NEWS: PHIL CAMPBELL & THE BASTARD SONS – Announce New Album ‘We’re The Bastards’ + New Single ‘Son Of A Gun’

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS are back in town! The Hard Rock powerhouse from Wales announce their new album "We're The Bastards", to be released on November, 13th via Nuclear Blast! The pre order starts today, make sure to order your copy here:http://nblast.de/PCATBS-WereTheBastards Presave the album on all digital streaming platforms here:http://nblast.de/PhilCampbellATBSpreS Singer Neil Starr on the new album:"It’s definitely great … Continue reading NEWS: PHIL CAMPBELL & THE BASTARD SONS – Announce New Album ‘We’re The Bastards’ + New Single ‘Son Of A Gun’

NEWS: NIGHTWISH – Postpone European Tour Until 2021

Finnish sextet NIGHTWISH recently released their ninth studio album HUMAN. :II: NATURE. - it conquered the charts worldwide, including landing a #1 in their home country of Finland as well as Germany, and #2 in Canada, Austria, Hungary and Switzerland. The band announce that they've had to postpone their European tour that was originally scheduled for November and December 2020, until May 2021. Mastermind Tuomas Holopainen comments: … Continue reading NEWS: NIGHTWISH – Postpone European Tour Until 2021

NEWS: SEPULTURA – Welcomes Mark Jansen And Rafael Bittencourt To This Week’s SepulQuarta session

On this weeks ‘SEPULQUARTA’ session Sepultura welcomes Epica guitarist Mark Jansen and Angra's Rafael Bittencourt for a live Q&A session alongside a performance of ‘Jasco/Kayowas’ with Rafael. Andreas Kisser comments: “On the next SepulQuarta we will have two great guests from the melodic/symphonic metal worlds, Rafael Bittencourt from Angra and Mark Jansen from Epica, two amazing musicians, both writers of unique albums and musicians that have toured the planet several times. They are very creative and influential artists. Myself and Derrick … Continue reading NEWS: SEPULTURA – Welcomes Mark Jansen And Rafael Bittencourt To This Week’s SepulQuarta session

NEWS: KATAKLYSM – Update On JF Dagenais & Spread Awareness On Covid-19

Today, JF Dagenais updates fans about his current condition since testing positive with COVID_19 as well as spread awareness to the metal community. Statement from JF :"Hey, folks! First, I want to thank everyone for the outpour of support from all our awesome fans and music colleagues around the world. It really gave me a morale boost! Last week … Continue reading NEWS: KATAKLYSM – Update On JF Dagenais & Spread Awareness On Covid-19

NEWS: THRESHOLD – Confirm They’ve Begun Writing The Follow Up To 2017’s ‘Legends Of The Shires’

British prog metallers Threshold have confirmed they've started work on a follow-up to their 2017 double album 'Legends Of The Shires'. As with most bands, Threshold's plans have been heavily disrupted during 2020 with tours to Europe and Australia cancelled due to coronavirus. Guitarist Karl Groom commented: "It’s a good feeling to have something positive to say about music again. We've … Continue reading NEWS: THRESHOLD – Confirm They’ve Begun Writing The Follow Up To 2017’s ‘Legends Of The Shires’