POWERWOLF Finish Recording New Studio Album, Set to be Released in 2024


Furthering their current reign as Germany’s most successful metal band, POWERWOLF has finished recording their highly anticipated new studio album! The chart-topping heavy metal force is set to release the successor to their 2021 album, Call Of The Wild, later in 2024 – stay tuned for more information coming soon.

POWERWOLF is currently preparing for their first ever full North American tour, as well as their biggest European tour to date – the Wolfsnächte 2024 – featuring massive arena shows with top-tier production. Tickets are moving fast! Expanding on the experience, POWERWOLF has just added a new French show for October 9 in Nantes, in addition to their nearly sold-out Paris show on October 17. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, February 22 at 10:00am CET.

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BLACKBRIAR join Kamelot’s ‘Awaken The World’ tour as special guests


After their successful co-headliner tour together with AD INFINITUMBLACKBRIAR announce more European tourdates for October/November this year. BLACKBRIAR will join KAMELOT´S Awaken The World Tour as a special gusts. Together with AD INFINITUM and FROZEN CROWN they will share the stage with KAMELOT all over Europe and the UK. All tourdates are listed below. 

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KORPIKLAANI release new single & video ‘Aita’


Finnish folk metal superstars KORPIKLAANI are happy to unleash ‘Aita‘, the second single from their upcoming new studio album, Rankarumpu, which is due to be released on April 5th 2024. 

Aita‘ keeps up the full-speed ahead approach from the previous single, ‘Saunaan‘. The dizzying pace, a catchy chorus and a masterful violin/accordion duel make ‘Aita‘ an absolutely irresistible tune that bears all trademarks the Finns are universally known and loved for. Folk metal at its best!

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BULLETS AND OCTANE UNLEASHES EXPLOSIVE NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO, “SPACE LORD SYMPHONY”


Renowned rock sensation BULLETS AND OCTANE has once again set the stage ablaze with their latest release, “Space Lord Symphony.” This electrifying single is accompanied by a visually stunning music video that promises to captivate audiences worldwide.

“Space Lord Symphony” is a sonic journey that combines the band’s signature high-energy sound with a cosmic twist. Known for their powerful riffs, anthemic choruses, and relentless energy on stage, Bullets and Octane takes their music to new heights with this intergalactic-inspired anthem.

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Infamous Metal Pirates ALESTORM Release Title Track from Upcoming “Voyage of the Dead Marauder” EP + Official Video


Get ready for ALESTORM’s new single, “Voyage of the Dead Marauder” – the title track of their new EP out March 22, 2023 via Napalm Records. It’s an accelerating anthem featuring an appearance from returning guest favorite Patty Gurdy, giving the track some extra spice with a hurdy-gurdy performance and captivating vocals. The new EP is the successor to ALESTORM’s epic seventh studio album, Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum, which debuted at #7 on the German Album charts and #5 on both the US Current Hard Music and Top New Artist Albums charts upon release.

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W:O:A Reveal New Bands For Valentine’s Day


Wacken Open Air Festival revealed new bands for Valentine’s Day. Read their news statement below:

Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you so much that this week we’re hitting you with EIGHT bands, and they all put on their best shiny suits and armour to please you on the Holy Ground. Well in once case, they took off their shiny attire: None other than Gene Simmons is hitting the road to deliver his solo program, and he’s not coming alone, but with a highly decorated all-star band

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