Napalm Records is more than proud to welcome DragonForce frontman MARC HUDSON to its growing roster, who has just signed a worldwide contract with the premier rock and metal empire. Along with the signing and after 12 years with DragonForce, MARC HUDSON presents his first solo album, entitled Starbound Stories, set for release on August 25, 2023! Starbound Stories is a sparkling, anime-inspired power metal ride, heavily influenced by both Japanese music and video game soundtracks, and featuring a horde of notable guests.
Continue reading DragonForce Frontman MARC HUDSON Signs to Napalm Records & Announces First Solo Album, Starbound StoriesAMARANTHE drop fresh single ‘Damnation Flame’ + announce new vocalist
It’s getting hot out there. Swedish modern metal heroes AMARANTHE deliver the soundtrack for a fiery festival summer with the release of their new single ‘Damnation Flame‘ today! With its symphonic touch and uplifting chorus, the band once again showcases their outstanding songwriting skills while maintaining their image as Sweden’s most exciting metal export.
Continue reading AMARANTHE drop fresh single ‘Damnation Flame’ + announce new vocalistHATEBREED, BLEEDING THROUGH, INTEGRITY, MADBALL and More To Play First Annual BORN DEAD FEST in Albany, NY Presented By Born Dead Clothing
The inaugural BORN DEAD MUSIC FESTIVAL (BORN DEAD FEST) will take place September 2-3, 2023 in Albany, NY across two stages at Empire Live and Empire Underground. Presented by unique tattoo streetwear & alternative streetwear clothing company Born Dead Clothing, BORN DEAD FEST will feature some of the most prolific names in extreme music, with 27+ bands slated to perform including HATEBREED, BLEEDING THROUGH, INTEGRITY and MADBALL.
VADER announce 40th anniversary tour dates
Polish death metal legends VADER have been one of the cornerstones of extreme metal since 1983. This year, the band from Olsztyn is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the first leg of a tour titled ‘40 Years of the Apocalypse‘. Be ready for a very special set list looking back at VADER‘s long career, from vicious demo Necrolust to their most recent album on Nuclear Blast, Solitude In Madness. VADER will be joined by their Swedish death metal brothers VOMITORY and supports SKAPHOS, WARSIDE and AETHERIAN.
Continue reading VADER announce 40th anniversary tour datesHelloween to star at the Hellsinki Metal Festival + The British band Monuments also announced along with full line-up
August 11–12 All the performers of the Hellsinki Metal Festival organized at Nordis have now been announced, and Friday’s main performer was Helloween, one of the legends of power metal. The band, founded in 1982 in Hamburg, has steadily forged its career forward despite crew changes. As proof of this, the gentlemen have already accumulated 14 gold and 6 platinum records. The band was also named to the Metal Hall Of Fame this year.
Continue reading Helloween to star at the Hellsinki Metal Festival + The British band Monuments also announced along with full line-upBLOODSTOCK 2023 – Just 46 Days To Go! 9 More Metal 2 The Masses Winners Announced!
With just 46 days to go to BLOODSTOCK, the countdown is ON!
Tonight, Tuesday 27th June, sees festival directors Adam Gregory and Vicky Hungerford doing a Live Q&A via the festival’s Facebook and Instagram channels, answering punters’ questions about this year’s event. Tune in at 7pm to get all the latest updates and maybe even win some prizes!
Continue reading BLOODSTOCK 2023 – Just 46 Days To Go! 9 More Metal 2 The Masses Winners Announced!

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