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Shining Unleash Frosty New Single 'North'
The Norwegian titans of Blackjazz deliver a punishing new single ahead of their Bloodstock Open Air appearance.
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UNPROCESSEDAngel
A bloated, identity-less odyssey that mistakes progressive complexity for depth and replaces genuine conviction with hollow aesthetic choices.
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SPIRITBOXTsunami Sea
A directionless, hollowed-out drift that sacrifices the band's unique identity for a generic, atmospheric void.
Anthrax Drop Video for 'Everybody's Got A Plan'
The New York thrash titans unveil a new visual for their third single ahead of the upcoming Cursum Perficio.
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SLAUGHTER TO PREVAILGRIZZLY
A bloated, identity-confused slog that trades artistic integrity for hollow, nu-metal influenced posturing.
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ORBIT CULTUREDeath Above Life
A bloated, over-produced slog through the swamp of melodic death metal tropes.
EMP Rockshop
Europe's #1 for rock & metal band merchandise, movie, TV & gaming merch & alternative fashion. 25000 items from hundreds of bands, brands & franchises!
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TILL LINDEMANNZunge 2025
Lindemann balances industrial grit with haunting melodies in a sprawling, provocative collection of heavy-hitting textures.
Flotsam and Jetsam Face Logistical Hurdles for U.S. Touring
Vocalist Eric 'A.K.' Knutson explains the financial realities of touring in the States compared to Europe.
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ALLTAtaraxia
A polished, if somewhat safe, addition to the progressive metalcore canon that prioritises melodic hooks over raw edge.
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VOLBEATGod Of Angels Trust
Volbeat trade their signature swagger for a bloated, repetitive exercise in self-indulgence on this latest outing.
Blind Channel Set to Unleash Mature New Album 'Painstream'
Finnish modern metal heavyweights BLIND CHANNEL announce their sixth studio album, Painstream, arriving via Century Media.
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCHLegacy
A masterclass in groove metal, 'Legacy' cements the band's status as heavy metal titans.
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GRAILKNIGHTSForever
A soaring, emotionally charged odyssey that blends the grit of melodic death with the heroic scale of power metal.
THE Kovenant Prepare for Studio Sessions with Eight New Tracks
Vocalist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen confirms THE KOVENANT are crafting a new studio album featuring input from members of MAYHEM and ARCTURUS.
Nuclear Blast Records
At the Nuclear Blast online metal store, you'll find over 15,000 items from more than 1,000 bands! No.1 Heavy Metal Online Shop!
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WINGS OF STEELWinds of Time
A sprawling, over-produced excursion into traditional heavy metal that prioritises cinematic scale over structural integrity.
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GHOSTSkeletá
A masterclass in occult atmosphere, blending haunting keyboard textures with razor-sharp hooks.
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BLOODYWOODNu Delhi
Bloodywood's latest offering loses its cultural potency in a sea of over-polished production and identity confusion.
Yngwie Malmsteen Set to Release 'Hell Or High Water' in November
The neoclassical guitar icon announces his latest studio effort and debuts the lead single 'Now Or Never'.
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EQUILIBRIUMEquinox
A masterclass in pagan metal, where primal folk textures meet surgical melodic death precision.
BrooklynVegan, Revolver and Alternative Press Hit by Mass Layoffs
Major music publications have reportedly suffered sweeping layoffs as consolidation continues to hollow out the music press.