SEVENDUST Release Music Video for “Holy Water” from Upcoming 14th Album, Truth Killer


With their latest single “Everything” currently hitting radio worldwide, GRAMMY® Award-nominated SEVENDUST is releasing another piece of music for fans. “Holy Water” is the new song being released from Truth Killer – the band’s 14th studio album slated for worldwide release on July 28  via Napalm Records.

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TESTAMENT AND NUCLEAR BLAST A MATCH MADE IN HELL!


Nuclear Blast is proud to announce that the complete TESTAMENT catalogue has been acquired and the band signed for an additional 3 albums in the future! The signing took place before the band’s fiery performance at Hellfest this past weekend. Fans will now be able to listen to the band’s seminal albums The Legacy and The New Order on the DSP of their choice!

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Nummirock starts today – The heaviest celebration of Midsummer, only few premium tickets left


Nummijärvi’s legendary Nummirock starts today. The gates of the event area will open at 8 p.m., and there will be a special four-day midsummer for heavy music lovers – after all, there will also be a large number of concerts that can only be seen at Nummirock this summer. On Friday, the winner of this year’s Wacken Metal Battle band competition will also be announced, who will be able to perform at the sold-out Wacken Open Air in Germany. You can also watch the race live on Nummirock’s YouTube and Facebook starting at 3:30 p.m.

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Public Sales Date Announced for 70000TONS OF METAL 2024


Hot tubs, warm Caribbean breeze, and Heavy Metal.

The organizers of 70000TONS OF METAL have announced the public sales date for the twelfth edition of The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise.Public Sales will start Tuesday, June 27th 2023 at 12PM EDT for the upcoming voyage that will  sail on January 29th to February 2nd, 2024 from Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and back.Every attendee receives unrestricted festival access to 120+ shows and special onboard events: meet & greets with every band, unique and intimate masterclasses with select musicians, exclusive live album premieres, listening sessions and more. Guests will also have the chance to explore Puerto Plata with their favorite bands on a selection of “Artist Escorted Shore Excursions”, where fans have the opportunity to join band members on expeditions like snorkeling, kayaking, boat tours and more.

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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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