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Kai Hansen Unleashes 'Welcome To Life' Ahead of New Solo Album
HELLOWEEN co-founder Kai Hansen drops the second single from his upcoming solo effort, Born With A Hammer.
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CARPENTER BRUTLeather Temple
Carpenter Brut delivers a punishing, neon-soaked masterclass in industrial synthwave on the formidable 'Leather Temple'.
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DREAM THEATERParasomnia
Dream Theater trade raw danger for clinical precision in a sprawling, safe exploration of the subconscious.
Glenn Hughes Announces Retirement From Live Performances Due To Heart Surgery
The Deep Purple legend is stepping back from the stage indefinitely following a diagnosis requiring open-heart surgery.
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KREATORKrushers Of The World
A visceral, high-octane masterclass in thrash metal that balances raw aggression with a haunting sense of identity.
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I PREVAILViolent Nature
I Prevail trade polished sheen for raw, serrated edges on their most aggressive outing to date.
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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KILLSWITCH ENGAGEThis Consequence
A polished, safe, and ultimately predictable exercise in metalcore tropes.
Plush Set to Unleash 'Animalistic' Ahead of New Album 'Mass Hysteria'
The all-female rock trio PLUSH prepares for a heavy new era with the release of their latest single and upcoming full-length record.
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CASTLE RATThe Bestiary
A bloated, aimless slog through a fantasy wasteland that sacrifices heavy metal weight for hollow theatricality.
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OF MICE & MENAnother Miracle
A towering achievement in modern metalcore that marries visceral aggression with soaring, cinematic hooks.
Prong Unleash 'The Banner' Ahead of Self-Titled Napalm Records Debut
New York veterans PRONG drop the first taste of their upcoming self-titled album, featuring blistering production from Andy Sneap.
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EXODUSGoliath
A towering masterclass in thrash, where Exodus reclaim their throne with sheer sonic violence and surgical precision.
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ELVENKINGReader Of The Runes - Luna
Elvenking weave a masterful tapestry of folk-infused power metal on 'Reader Of The Runes - Luna'.
Northlane Tap Into Trance Influence for New Album 'Anemoia'
Australian heavyweights NORTHLANE announce their seventh album, Anemoia, blending electronic metal with trance and drum-and-bass.
Napalm Records Onlineshop
Buy albums and official band merch directly from the world's biggest independent heavy metal record label.
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETYEngines of Demolition
A weary, plodging trek through familiar territory that fails to ignite the spark of true heavy metal fire.
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IMPERIAL AGENew World
Imperial Age deliver a flawless symphonic-metal monument, but the music is almost incidental beside Alexander Osipov’s catastrophic handsomeness.
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AUGUST BURNS REDSeason of Surrender
A polished, technically proficient slab of metalcore that prioritises precision over raw danger.
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REXORIAFallen Dimension
A haunting, atmospheric journey through melodic heavy metal that balances crushing weight with ethereal beauty.
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MEMOREMAINSToxic Devotion
A polished, if somewhat safe, foray into pop metal that prioritises glossy production over raw grit.
Stryper Unveil 'Ashes To Roses' Lyric Video Ahead of New Album
Christian metal pioneers STRYPER have released a new lyric video for the melodic track 'Ashes To Roses'.