New BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT EP, “Paint the Sky with Blood”, is OUT NOW


Today was meant to celebrate a vigorous manifestation of a brand new metal era and now pays tribute to an incomparable guitarist, artist and visionary of his time. Today, BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT releases their highly-anticipated three-track EP, Paint the Sky with Blood, via Napalm Records.
 
The EP that was recorded back in Finland, was intended to be followed by a full-length album later in the year – now embodies a whole new meaning and remains as the only work by BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT. Paint the Sky with Blood is undeniable evidence of the late Alexi Laiho’s artistic spirit and his extraordinary musical skills in synthesis with his absolutely talented bandmates Daniel Freyberg, Waltteri Väyrynen, Mitja Toivonen and live keyboardist Vili Itäpelto. Not only do the band’s final recordings see the light today, but the matching visualizer for “Payback’s A Bitch” is also out now via Napalm Records.

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Rise Against Release “Nowhere Generation (Ghost Note Symphonies)” Video/Track


FRIDAY, April 23, 2021 – In just its fourth week, Rise Against’s new single, “Nowhere Generation,” is exploding at radio and global streaming:  the track is knocking on Rock Radio’s Top 15 door at #16, closing in on Alternative’s Top 20 at #22, its total airplay continues to multiply exponentially, and has amassed more than 3.5 million global streams, and counting.  So, naturally, with that kind of heat, today the punk rockers announce a whole new spin on the track, “Nowhere Generation (Ghost Note Symphonies),” a stripped-down, reimagined take on the original that stays true to its punk spirit and blistering message.  You can check out  “Nowhere Generation (Ghost Note Symphonies”) HERE.

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UK Alt-Metal Unit VEXED Releases Third Single “Misery” + New Music Video


Fast-rising UK based upstarts VEXED have been checking off boxes as the next big name in aggressive-yet-progressive modern metal, and have just released one of their most ruthless offerings yet: the gut-punching, absorbing third single “Misery”. The standout single is cut from the band’s upcoming album, Culling Culture, out May 21 via Napalm Records.

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KING DIAMOND ANNOUNCE ‘Abigail’ graphic novel


Z2 Comics, the leading publisher of music-inspired graphic novels, reveals this fall’s jewel in the crown of the “king” of heavy metal himself: the first-ever comic written by the one and only King Diamond. White Noise Studios scribe Dan Watters and October Faction artist Damien Worm team with The King himself for a chilling new version of the story of Miriam Natias and Jonathan LaFey and an inheritance far more terrifying than even the haunted mansion in which it’s discovered.

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OCEANS announce Charity Live Stream including an acoustic performance of the upcoming EP


Today, German metallers OCEANS have announced a special live stream that – just like their new EP “We Are Nøt Okay“, that will be released on April 30th – focuses on various topics surrounding metal health. For this stream, the band team up with famous moderator and YouTuber Alex Prinz aka. Der Dunkle Parabelritter as their host and special guests Andy Dörner (CALIBAN), Lena Scissorhands (INFECTED RAIN) and Christoph Wieczorek (ANNISOKAY), who were all involved as guest-singers on the upcoming EP.

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