There have been quite a few unmistakable characters that heavy metal has given us over the years. On Tuesday 16th December 2014, an impressive amount of these renowned names will unite as the Metal All Stars, for a special one-off concert at O2 Academy Brixton, London.
Tickets go on general… Read More
Month:July 2014
Submitted by newseditor on Jul 29, 2014
Last year, legendary progressive-rockers Spock’s Beard released their latest album “Brief Nocturnes & Dreamless Sleep” to much critical acclaim.
The band are now pleased to announce further European tour dates supporting the album, following last year's jaunt with Sound of Contact and… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jul 29, 2014
Swedish melo-death metallers Scar Symmetry are set to release their new album and successor to 2011’s highly acclaimed masterpiece "The Unseen Empire" this fall.
The new creation called “The Singularity (Phase 1 – Neohumanity)” will be out on October 03rd (EU), October 06th (UK & France… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jul 29, 2014
Mascot Label Group and Flying Colors have announced a September 29th, 2014 release date in Europe and the U.K. for the band's “Second Nature” album via the Music Theories label.
The music press acknowledged the eponymously titled debut album from Flying Colors among the most compelling… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jul 29, 2014
International metallers Exorcism have signed a worldwide publishing agreement with French publishing company MusicDeal, partner of Fairwood Music, their catalogue contains artist such as David Bowie, Fergie, T-Rex, Brian Eno, J.J. Cale, and Iggy Pop, to name a few.
Bandleader Zvekan said: “… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jul 28, 2014
Hailing from Gävle/Norrland, Isole are the newest members of the Cyclone Empire familia. Swedish legend Isole is a true force and celebrates now nearly 25 years in the Doom Metal scene. Well known and loved for their unique, majestic, epic and powerful doom hymns, a new dark and epic album will… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jul 28, 2014
Northern Oak, the South Yorkshire progressive folk metallers, unveil new album details, including the track listing and artwork, for “Of Roots and Flesh”.
Ranging from existential rage on “The Gallows Tree”, relentless doom and sorrow on “Taken” to a desire to see the best of humanity in… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jul 28, 2014
UK hard rockers Black State Highway are set to release their single “Ain’t Got No” on August 11th, 2014 via Hear No Evil/Cherry Red Records
The single precedes the release of the band's self-titled debut album on August 18th, 2014. To celebrate, the band will play an album launch show at… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jul 26, 2014
For the final installment of its concept-trilogy, Echo Us has signed a deal with Germany’s Dust On The Tracks Records. The worldwide release of the fourth full-length studio album, “II:XII, À Priori Memoriaé” is due Sept. 12th (Europe), Sept. 15th (UK), and Oct. 7th (USA). The album will be… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Jul 26, 2014
Music legends Jon Anderson and Jean-Luc Ponty announce the formation of a new ensemble - The Anderson Ponty Band!
Yes’ original singer/songwriter for 35 years, Jon Anderson has had a successful solo career, which includes working with such notable music artists as Vangelis, Kitaro, and… Read More