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GRAMMY-nominated progressive heavy metal mainstays Spiritbox have unleashed the cinematic music video for their latest single, “Soft Spine,” following its highly anticipated release earlier this month. The video arrives during the band’s current North American […]
Calling all Adelaide KORN fans – It’s On! Today, the Gobal metal icons announce a special one-off Good Things Festival 2024 headline sideshow for Adelaide, taking place on Wednesday 4 December at the Adelaide Entertainment […]
Following his recent tour with Lamb Of God and Mastodon and his first European headline tour earlier this year, Kerry King and his new band – drummer Paul Bostaph (Slayer), bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH), guitarist Phil Demmel (Machine Head), and […]
Founded in Berlin by brothers Felix and Paul Vogelgesang, this metalcore act vianova emerged from their shared vision of creating authentic, emotionally-driven music when they relocated to the city in 2014. The lineup solidified in 2017 with the addition of […]
‘Time Bomb‘ marks blacktoothed’s 5th single release from their upcoming album »Headway«, out on January 24 2025 via Arising Empire. The track showcases a fresh, modern sound, driven by pulsating beats and the heavy use of autotuned vocals as […]
In the year 2025 the German metal institution celebrates its 45th anniversary. Founded in 1980 in Gladbeck/Germany, they moved out to conquer the world. Who would have thought that 45 years later Grave Digger would […]
Swedish Metalcore sensation Aviana, known for their impactful 2022 album »Corporation«, which gained over 30.4 million streams on Spotify alone, are back with a heavy new single, ‘Delirium’. Unlike their previous release, this track marks a return to their heavier roots, […]
DED – Joe Cotela (vocals); Adam Adamcik (guitar); Kyle Koelsch (bass); and Matt Reinhard (drums) — are back and they are firing an opening salvo with their ferociously gritty new single Rockstar. Rockstar is a welcome return […]
For more than 20 years, vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen has been spearheading Danish rock and roll machine Volbeat, releasing eight full lengths, selling millions of albums, and filling stadiums worldwide. Before fronting Volbeat, however, Poulsen formed […]
Danish/Faroese progressive metallers IOTUNN today unveil “Iridescent Way” and its accompanying video. The moving acoustic track appears on the band’s second full-length album, Kinship, set for release on October 25th through Metal Blade Records. IOTUNN’s […]
Fresh off a relentless touring schedule across the United States and Europe, HED PE are ready to conquer Australia once again and, for the first time since 2018, New Zealand, thanks to October Presents.” HED […]
Transport League drops We Are Satan’s People today! Prepare yourself for a music experience like no other. Filled with the characteristic loud groove and intense energy of Transport League, each track will take you on […]
Canada’s biggest alt-rock export Mother Mother are thrilled to announce the supports acts for their Australian and New Zealand tour which hits our shores this November. They will be supported by Ūla across all shows with total […]
Swedish melodic death metal legends SOILWORK are back with a brand new single, ‘Spirit of No Return,’ along with a powerful and visually striking music video. The track marks a significant milestone in the band’s evolution, […]
Love, loss, addiction, nostalgia, and every salient moment of life in between beats at the insatiable core of TOY, the forthcoming third studio album from Sydney alt-rockers Dear Seattle, due out on January 17 in […]
Attracted to the danger of Rock’n’Roll! Popular German hard rockers THE NEW ROSES will release their brand new album, entitled Attracted To Danger, via Napalm Records on October 4, 2024. Their previous hit album, Sweet […]
FROM UPCOMING NEW ALBUM ‘FACE THE MUSIC’ West Coast based glam rockers PROPHETS OF ADDICTION release a new video and single, “Superhero” today through BraveWords Records. They teamed up with BraveWords.com to world premiere […]
WATCH/STREAM/PURCHASE ENEMY INSIDE is back with a vengeance, releasing their new single, ‘Should Have Known Better.’ The modern metal outfit delivers a track that blends fierceness and finesse, unafraid to challenge and redefine the genre. The lyrics drive […]
Swedish symphonic metal quartet TUNGSTEN are pleased to unveil the final single from their upcoming album The Grand Inferno, which will hit the shelves on November 8, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The fiery title track takes listeners on a journey […]
Hot on the heels of their stunning and electrifying Australian Tour Sweden’s masters of thunderous, melodic futurism, AMARANTHE, release their brand new music video for ‘Interference‘. The band comments: “We have been loving to perform “The Catalyst” songs […]
Photo credits: © Primal Fear PRE-SAVE “DOMINATION” HERE Spanning more than 25 years of pure heavy and power metal, PRIMAL FEAR have face numerous challenges since their formation in 1997. Despite these obstacles, the band have repeatedly […]
Florida’s own power metal force, SEVEN KINGDOMS, are thrilled to announce their signing with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). This exciting partnership marks a new chapter for the band, kicking off with the highly anticipated release of […]
The legendary ex-Iron Maiden vocalist marks a triumphant return with a career-spanning collection. Paul Di’Anno, the iconic former frontman of Iron Maiden, releases his brand new album, The Book of The Beast, today via Conquest […]
Following incredible ticket demand in the now exhausted Telstra presale, Frontier Touring confirms three new Australian shows for Kylie’s hugely anticipated 10-date ‘Tension Tour’ this February and March. The new shows include a third and final Melbourne Rod Laver Arena show on Saturday […]
Award-winning Blues-Rock guitarist Ross Harding Announces Chapter 1 of ‘The Blood & The Blues’ 2024/2025 UK Tour Dates which will see him take his darker bluesy rock & roll sound throughout the UK in 2024 […]
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