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Submitted by newseditor on May 18, 2012
The queen of metal, Doro Pesch, just checked in from the studio to issue the following update:
"The new album will be entitled "Raise Your Fist" and has been recorded and written in the US, Germany and Scandinavia.
Right now we're at mixing stages and are close to finish everything. Most… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on May 18, 2012
The band from Italy has signed a record deal with us and will release their debut album "Bio-Death" in late June!
The band was formed in autumn 2009 by guitarist Giovanni and drummer Michele. Vocalist Claudio, bassist Daniele and the other guitarist Davide joined the line-up and they soon… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on May 17, 2012
The return of Swingin' Thing is almost upon us! On Saturday June 2nd, Swingin' Thing along with Blackboard Jungle & The Glamour Punks will take the stage @ the world famous Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip! Be sure to get your tickets as they are going fast.
Grab your tickets here before… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on May 16, 2012
Lightyear Entertainment, in association with Trumpet Swan Records, is proud to announce the release of the brilliant new studio album from Sophie B. Hawkins, entitled "The Crossing".
The album will be released through EMI in the U.S. and Canada on June 19, 2012. European distribution will… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on May 16, 2012
Bay Area thrash titans, TESTAMENT, have revealed the cover art and details for their upcoming "Dark Roots of Earth" release!
Artwork was painted by Eliran Kantor who has worked with such bands as SODOM, ATHEIST, SIGH.
"Dark Roots of Earth" was produced, mixed and mastered once again… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on May 16, 2012
MOONSPELL will be on tour in November 2012! They will co-headline the INTO DARKNESS Festival Tour along with Pain, Swallow The Sun, Lake of Tears and Scar of the Sun - check out the trailer for the tour below!
INTO DARKNESS FESTIVAL TOUR 2012:
09.11.12 DE - Geiselwind / Musichall
10.11.… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on May 16, 2012
Nuclear Blast feels honoured to welcome Swedish doom metal kings WITCHCRAFT to the family!
After a 5 year hiatus, the band is currently recording the follow up to 2007's "The Alchemist" together with renowned producer Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios (KREATOR, OPETH, AMON AMARTH,… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on May 16, 2012
The Swedish rockers from CONFIDENCE have just announced that they will celebrate their first release on Facebook with a full streaming of the entire debut-album "Prelude".
This Online Release Party on Facebook for "Prelude" has been scheduled for May 22 from 11:00am CET till 23:00pm CET… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on May 16, 2012
Tantara will release a 7” vinyl called “Based on Evil” June 29th. The 7” will include the unreleased track “Court Justice”! It will be strictly limited to 300 copies and only available in certain online stores. More details to follow! Tantara will release a full-length album later this year so… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on May 14, 2012
Crossfire Publications will release a 5-CD set of recordings from the pre-Mothers era, with many tracks making their CD debuts. The set is entitled "Paul Buff Presents Highlights From The Pal And Original Sound Studio Archives." Paul Buff, owner of Pal Recording Studio in Cucamonga, California… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on May 12, 2012
MANOWAR’s new studio album, "The Lord Of Steel", will first be released worldwide on June 16, 2012 exclusively on iTunes and on the band’s own online store, The Kingdom Of Steel.
On the same date, Metal Hammer UK will release a special ‘Steel Edition’ of Metal Hammer #233, including the CD… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on May 11, 2012
The Countdown has started. It is less than four weeks until “Firebirth”, the new GOTTHARD album, is released on June 1st. From this Friday 11th May, you can sample the music on iTunes (Switzerland and Germany only). This is the start of a countdown lasting three weeks on the Download portal, on… Read More