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The Pope's Favorite Albums (Maybe)
No Vatican playlist has surfaced, so we have done the responsible thing: guessed Pope Leo XIV's favourite power metal albums.
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HAMMERFALLAvenge The Fallen
HammerFall deliver a masterclass in power metal, blending galloping anthems with towering production to cement their status as heavy metal royalty.
Danko Jones Refuse to Evolve, Aiming for Consistency on Next Record
Frontman Danko insists the band is following in the footsteps of AC/DC and Motörhead by sticking to their signature sound.
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IRON SAVIORAwesome Anthems Of The Galaxy
Iron Savior delivers a masterclass in power metal, weaving cosmic scale with high-octane energy and impeccably crafted anthems.
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NIGHTWISHYesterwynde
A sprawling, somber odyssey that prioritises atmospheric density over symphonic spectacle.
Taylor Momsen Claims 'Dear God' Reclaims the Raw Spirit of Early Pretty Reckless
The Pretty Reckless frontwoman describes their latest offering as an unproduced, honest, and intimate record.
EMP Rockshop
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WITHIN TEMPTATIONBleed Out
Within Temptation navigate a polished, atmospheric landscape of symphonic metal on their latest offering.
The Gathering's Anneke Van Giersbergen: No Future Plans Beyond Mandylion Anniversary
Anneke Van Giersbergen clarifies that the current reunion tour of The Gathering is a one-off celebration of their 1995 classic.
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SONATA ARCTICAClear Cold Beyond
A polished but somewhat safe voyage through the familiar waters of Finnish power metal.
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KORPIKLAANIRankarumpu
Korpiklaani deliver a riotous, folk-infused masterpiece that celebrates the spirit of the northern wilderness.
Rose Tattoo Scrape Off 2026 European Tour Following Gary 'Angry' Anderson Hospitalisation
Australian hard rock icons Rose Tattoo have scrapped their remaining 2026 European dates after frontman Angry Anderson was admitted to hospital.
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POPPYNegative Spaces
A hauntological exploration where the jagged edges of nu-metal are smoothed over by an icy, digital veneer.
Bruce Dickinson Promises New Solo Material Will Be "Heavy As S***"
The Iron Maiden frontman confirms his upcoming solo album is geared towards heavy fans, featuring live-recorded tracks and a son collaboration.
Darby Todd Shares Drum-Cam Footage of Anthrax Performance at Rock Imperium
Session drummer Darby Todd shares a drum-cam video of his final stint filling in for Charlie Benante during the 2026 Rock Imperium festival.
Napalm Records Onlineshop
Buy albums and official band merch directly from the world's biggest independent heavy metal record label.
Nergal Joins Misþyrming for Special 'Sventevith' Performance at Helsinki Metal Festival
Behemoth frontman Nergal teams up with Icelandic black metal icons Misþyrming to perform the 1995 debut album in its entirety.
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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND METhe Blue Nowhere
Between The Buried And Me weave a sprawling, kaleidoscopic tapestry of progressive mathcore that explores the fragile architecture of identity.
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DYMNA LOTVAVyraj
A haunting, atmospheric monolith that trades shock for spiritual weight.
Swedish Rockers Thundermother Announce 'Mothers Of Thunder' LP
THUNDERMOTHER have confirmed their next studio album and debut single for the 2026/27 cycle.
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XANDRIAEclipse
Xandria navigate the ethereal boundaries of symphonic metal with grace, crafting a cinematic experience on Eclipse.
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PASSCODEINSIGNIA
A neon-soaked odyssey where sugary melodies collide with heavy riffs in a polished, atmospheric display of kawaii metal.