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Thrash Metal Legends EXODUS Sign Worldwide Contract with Napalm Records


American thrash metal legends and genre originators EXODUS are thrilled to announce that they have officially signed a worldwide contract with Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records!

Recently commanding the metal world with their 11th studio album, Persona Non Grata (2021) – which debuted in the USA at #1 on the Current Hard Music Albums chart, #9 on the Billboard 200 with Hard Rock Genre chart and #20 on the Current Album Sales chart, among others – EXODUS’ reign began over 40 years ago in 1979. Hailing since as one of the premier metal legends originating from the potent San Francisco Bay Area thrash scene, the latest decade saw the return of celebrated, then-former vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza to the fold. Together with longstanding members Gary Holt on guitar, Tom Hunting on drums, Lee Altus on guitar and Jack Gibson on bass, EXODUS have seen increasing international response and success in their most recent era, and now, join with Napalm Records for their exciting next phase!

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Icelandic Viking Metal Giants SKÁLMÖLD Announce New Studio Album, Ýdalir, out August 18, 2023 via Napalm Records


After reigning in the metal scene for almost 15 years, Viking metal giants SKÁLMÖLD will unveil their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Ýdalir, on August 18, 2023 via Napalm Records. First single “Ratatoskur” is out now, together with an accompanying lyric video. With their first record in five years, the Icelandic six-piece are bound to exceed all expectations – inspired by several Icelandic sagas and Norse mythology, such as the poem Grímnismál.

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Napalm Records and Napalm Events Join Area 53 Festival – Full Line-Up Released


The AREA 53 Festival is entering its next round, set to become a heavy metal pilgrimage site from 13 – 15 July 2023. Napalm Records and Napalm Events are proud to co-host the festival in Leoben, Styria, not far from Napalm Records’ home in Eisenerz. Over 25 top-class acts, including renowned headliners such as FEUERSCHWANZKREATOR and HAMMERFALL, as well as symphonic metal pirates VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, Dutch thrash metal legends LEGION OF THE DAMNED, epic power metallers ANGUS McSIX, Italian heavy metal dwarves WIND ROSE and Brazilian death metal machine CRYPTA will be present at this year’s edition.

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LORD OF THE LOST Releases New Video for “The Curtain Falls”


Following a terrific performance in front of 200 million live viewers at the Eurovision Song Contest grand final this weekend, LORD OF THE LOST are back to their “normal” lives, gearing up for 10 shows with Iron Maiden, great festival appearances and sold-out headline shows on their schedule. After recovering from the excitement of the weekend, the band is thrilled to release a new video celebrating the best highlights of the past year – including sold-out club shows, the stadium tour with Iron Maiden and countless other standout moments.

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LORD OF THE LOST to Perform at Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool Tomorrow


Germany’s Eurovision Song Contest representatives, genre-fluid dark rock outfit LORD OF THE LOST, are preparing to perform their song “Blood & Glitter” at the finals in Liverpool tomorrow! Today, the band has released a 2CD Earbook edition and Digital Deluxe version of their #1 charting hit album, Blood & Glitter, including brand new studio tracks and physically unreleased singles, as well as special versions of the album tracks.

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THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Reveals Second Original Song, “New Horizons”, featuring Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie) + Official Music Video


Fantastic modern metal quartet THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON have revealed the second original song of their catalog to date, the beautiful “New Horizons”, just in time for the release of their enchanting debut album, Metamorphosis, out tomorrow, May 12, 2023. In addition, the track release aligns with the band’s first live show ever, supporting Feuerschwanz and Warkings.

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