Category: News

D-A-D head to the UK at the start of their European tour in November/December to play a couple of shows in Manchester and London, with special guests Hangarvain supporting. 20th November, Academy, Manchester 21st November, Dingwalls, Camden It’s been 8 years since Denmark’s most celebrated rock band D-A-D released their last studio album but finally the wait is over, it’s been a long time coming but it has been well worth it! The new album harks back to the core of what D-A-D does better than most: four guys who play thrilling rock music with ferocious energy, catchy songs and an infectious commitment. ‘A Prayer For The Loud’ has… Continue reading

Legendary rock band Angel released their critically acclaimed new album “RISEN” on October 4th on Cleopatra Records. The band features original members Punky Meadows and Frank Dimino with Danny Farrow, Charlie Calv, Steve Ojane, and Billy Orrico. They describe the songs from “RISEN” as very diverse ranging from Heavy to very Melodic with real strong hooks featuring many elements of the classic Angel sound. Angel would like to thank all of their devoted fans as well as Cleopatra records in helping their new album “RISEN” hit multiple Billboard Charts this past week.: #14 Hard Rock Album Sales, #34 Independent Albums,… Continue reading

Legendary pioneering funk rock five-piece Dan Reed Network’s self-titled debut and much celebrated second album ‘Slam’ have just been totally remastered at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell and lined up for release on Universal Music on October 25th on CD, double vinyl LP, download, plus for streaming – for the first time ever. Dan Reed Network are then set to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of ‘Slam’, by playing the album in its entirety when they top the bill of the co-headline ‘Big 3-0 Tour’ with Gun and FM in December. Dates are:- 8th December Porthcawl, Trecco Bay Holiday Park 9th… Continue reading

The undisputed inventor of dungeon synth, MORTIIS, is set to unleash new music unto the world in form of a release entitled“Spirit Of Rebellion” – a re-interpreted expansion and continuation of the 1994 Era I classic “Ånden som Gjorde Opprør”. “Spirit Of Rebellion” is penned for release on 24th January 2020 via Omnipresence Production / Dead Seed Productions. The godfather of dungeon synth comments: “I had to fend off a lot of demons to get to this point. They’ll be back, they always come back, but at least my vision is no longer clouded…When I was working on re-interpreting my old music for the Cold Meat Industry festival in Stockholm… Continue reading

New Jersey six-piece FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY have just shared a brand new video for the new song ‘Shepherd.’ The album will be released on October 25 via Nuclear Blast Records worldwide and Human Warfare (AUS). “Enjoy ‘Shepherd,’ our tribute to the melodeath style of the early 2000s,” says guitarist Will Putney. “We filmed this fun little video in one take. It was four minutes in and out — and we got to pour garbage on [singer] Joe [Badolato] while making a statement about the environment. You just can’t beat that.” ‘The Sea Of Tragic Beasts’ was once again produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by the producer/guitarist Will Putney at Graphic Nature Audio in NJ. The artwork for the album was created… Continue reading

LORD OF THE LOST release their eighth video from the chart-breaking album Thornstar – “Ruins”. Having shot the video in Guadalajara, Mexico on a day-off on tour, the video takes place in a country that has seen a big part of their Aztec culture disrupted. The local community didn’t let that keep them from striving and growing into something entirely new though, and ultimately became the country they are today. “Ruins” captures this fighting spirit wonderfully, shining a light on seeking grace and good things in the wreckage and that life and beauty can still grow from “Ruins”. With “Ruins”, LORD OF THE LOST do not only deliver their –… Continue reading

BLOOD EAGLE are proud to announce the release of the second EP, ‘To Ride In Blood & Bathe In Greed’ Part II. In celebration, the band offer fans the lyric video for the song ‘Doctrine Of Death’ which can be seen here: https://BloodEagle.lnk.to/DoD The band comments, “So here we are on the second release of ‘To Ride In Blood & Bathe In Greed’. This 4-song EP contains slower songs that are heavier and more bombastic. The sounds lean more towards old school death metal, influenced by bands like BOLT THROWER and all the other great releases from Earache back in the day. Turn it up and enjoy… Continue reading

Holy Serpent launch EU and UK tour dates in September. Please see current dates below. The forthcoming third album by Melbourne, Australia’s Holy Serpent could likely be its defining moment. Seemingly bottomless in its relentless heft, with billowing and suffocating riffs leading glistening melodies, it’s the sound of a band that has locked on to something unique. Endless is fully conceptualized throughout, encapsulating an oceanic theme from the lyrics and art, even to the very structure of the sounds themselves. “Lyrically, it’s heavily influenced by the ocean,” explains vocalist/guitarist Scott Penberthy. “Lots of ocean metaphors and imagery was used. Also… Continue reading

In advance of next week’s release of their new Halloween/horror-themed EP “Legions of the Undead,” the thrash/death/shred quartet EXMORTUS has unveiled a play-through video of their rendition of Bernard Herrmann’s “Psycho Theme.” Check it out at this location In addition to his work with director Alfred Hitchcock, Herrmann composed scores for such notable films as “Citizen Kane,” “Cape Fear” and “Taxi Driver.” He’s best known, though, for scoring “Psycho,” which the American Film Institute ranked as the fourth-greatest film score of all time in 2005. “Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ is undoubtedly one of the most iconic horror movies of all time,… Continue reading

AMBERIAN DAWN have just released their first single, “United”, from the upcoming album, Looking For You, along with a lyric video that takes the listener to a futuristic world of the 80’s and synthesizer music, mixed with familiar metal sounds. “United” and its detailed lyric video reflect the deeper meaning of the album concept. The song combines elaborate arrangements with glorious, majestic melodies, while the lyrics proclaim an unambiguous statement: “We’re all together and we are standing tall. United we stand, Divided we fall” AMBERIAN DAWN will release their eighth studio album, Looking For You, on January 31st 2020 and enter a new,… Continue reading