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US Death Metal veterans SKINLESS return with their pulverizing sixth studio offering, aptly titled Savagery. Recorded by Tom Case at Doomsday Bunker Studio in New York and by Dave Otero (Primitive Man, Cattle Decapitation, Cephalic Carnage) at Flatline Audio in Colorado. Savagery embodies ten slabs of rotting, aural remains across 37 minutes of titanic slams, untouchable grooves, mauling riffs and blood-thirsty, bestial growls. Savagery sees SKINLESS at the top of their game, more than 25 years into an untouchable reign of terror. Features stunningly sick cover art by renowned tattoo artist Jesse Levitt. Listen to SKINLESS’ new song “Savagery” on MetalSucks and digital streaming services .SKINLESS’ sixth studio … Continue reading

Swiss band COILGUNS will embark on their highly anticipated European tour this week. The tour will begin on March 14th in Tübingen and end on April 1st in Altkirch. The band commented “This first tour truly is the start of something that we’ll try to carry as far as possible. We are pumped, stoked and eager to present “Millennials” on stage…Prepare your helmet, we’re coming to your town.” A live teaser can be viewed here Coilguns Spring European Tour Dates: 14.03 – Tübingen (D) @ Epplehaus 15.03 – Münich (D) @ Unter Deck 16.03 – Ybbsitz (AUT) @ KiWi- die Bar 17.03 … Continue reading

Greek occult black metallers with ritual & 70’s rock influences, ACHERONTAS, premiere the first single from their seventh studio album “Faustian Ethos”, due out on May 18th in Europe and May 25th in North America via Agonia Records. The song “Sorcery And The Apeiron” is available in the form of a lyric video, here ACHERONTAS stands at the forefront of the new wave of Greek black / occult metal scene, with strong dedication to spirituality, mysticism and magic, in both sound and image. As such, it is considered by its members as an otherworldly project; a medium, where Hellenic metal meets eastern philosophy and retro rock. The band commented: “Faustian Ethos…a sacrament of Devil’s Art and Magic. … Continue reading

Seven Sisters release their long awaited and highly anticipated second album via Dissonance on April 13, 2018. Again Dissonance deliver all that is good in the British Heavy Metal scene. Seven Sisters deliver a killer album that is sure to please every headbanger. The band have shown fantastic promise, they now deliver! Recorded in rainy London over the dark winter “the Cauldron And The Cross” now see‘s the light of day and it‘s been worth the wait. Artwork painfully and beautifully painted by Simon Pye Parr of 2000AD / Realm of The Damned fame. The future of British Metal is … Continue reading

Ross “The Boss” Friedman left a huge mark on the scene as co-founder and songwriter of Manowar in the 1980s. Between 1982 and 1988, the band released one classic album after another and became the epitome of epic  heavy metal. In 1989, Ross left the band and indulged in other projects, in 2008 the cult guitarist launched his solo band under the banner ROSS THE BOSS – again clearly geared towards traditional heavy metal. The debut “New Metal Leader” was succeeded two years later by “Hailstorm”. But now the time has come: ROSS THE BOSS is back – and this time taking no prisoners! With … Continue reading

German hard’n’heavy legends BONFIRE proudly present the first single taken from the upcoming album “Temple Of Lies”, which will be available on April 13th. Lyric video “Crazy Over You” “Temple Of Lies” Tour: 05.04. A-Kärnten, Full Metal Mountain Festival 01.05. D-Dresden, Eventwerk 02.05. D-Berlin, Musik und Frieden 03.05. D-Würzburg, Posthalle 04.05. D-Freiburg, Jazzhaus 05.05. CH-Aarburg, Musigburg 06.05. D-Zweibrücken, ACH Eventhalle 07.05. D-München, Backstage 08.05. D-Mühldorf, Stadtsaal 09.05. D-Stuttgart CANN 10.05. D-Mannheim, 7er Club 11.05. CH-Boswil, Chill Out 12.05. D-Dormagen, Tank-Stelle 13.05. D-Dortmund, Musiktheater Piano 14.05. D-Vechta, Gulfhaus 17.05. D-Kirchheim, Club Bastion 15.06. CH-Ebnat-Kappel, Factory in Concerts 30.06. D-Tann, Rockwolf Open Air 20.07. CH-Sumistal, Bikerparty … Continue reading

Firewind mastermind and ex-Ozzy Osbourne guitarist GUS G. has released a music video, filmed for the new album’s first single “Letting Go”. “Dennis and I have collaborated very closely for a number years, he produced the current Firewind album “Immortals”, among other things. We’re on the same musical wavelength and simply continued our cooperation after the Firewind production,” Gus describes his relationship with the multitalented German-American Dennis Ward, who now is also the vocalist and bass player in the GUS G. band. The new GUS G. album “Fearless” will be released on April 20th (on CD, Digipak and Vinyl). GUS G. “Fearless Tour” Special guest of Jesper Binzer: … Continue reading

Let’s be honest; it doesn’t take any overstated words to present this exceptional band to the world, for they are the undisputed pioneers of symphonic metal and the icons of a whole genre. Their virtuosity is consummate perfection, their inspiration lived passion. NIGHTWISH truly understand how to captivate and enchant within seconds. Since the beginning of their career which started on a mild summer night in July 1996, they have been regarded as the epitome of the most demanding, compositional music art and innovative sound ventures. Now it’s time to take a look back over the last 20 years of music the … Continue reading

At long last, the day has arrived when Ministry’s provocateur-in-chief Al Jourgensen – never one to shy away from making political statements – can share with the world the fruits of what started as what he thought was a bad, bad dream on November 9, 2016…the day the world woke up to find that Donald J. Trump had been elected President of the United States. Ministry’s AmeriKKKant is in stores today. In this release day trailer, Al provides one last look at what we can expect from the new album According to Al, the album’s lead-off track ‘Twilight Zone’, harkens back to the chilling moment of realisation: “How did this … Continue reading

Seattle punk legends ZEKE return with their first new album in over fourteen years, titled Hellbender, set for release late this month through Relapse Records. Advancing the album’s unveiling, the track “On The Road” is now streaming at New Noise Magazine . Additionally, stream three previously released songs from ZEKE, “Working Man”, “Hellbender” and “County Jail”, via YouTube , Bandcamp and Spotify . ZEKE will embark on a headline Spring European tour in support of Hellbender’s release next month. The tour commences on March 30 at Paaspop Festival in NL and ends May 5 in Kassel, DE. A short stint of regional dates in the Pacific Northwest … Continue reading