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Heavy Metal Giants POWERWOLF Release Live Version Of “Armata Strigoi”


POWERWOLF takes one of their biggest songs to the next level with the second single off their monumental upcoming live album, Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle), out February 27, 2026 via Napalm Records. “Armata Strigoi”, originally released on their hit album Blessed & Possessed (2015) and currently at more than 50 million streams, shines anew as another highlight of the sold-out show. The accompanying live video of the characteristically catchy hymn – including the melody impressively sung by the audience – has us all witnessing the spectacle that transcends beyond a concert. Filmed in Munich during the Wolfsnächte Tour in 2024, POWERWOLF proves once more that they are an unmatched force!

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17 NEW ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR COPENHELL 2026


TOM MORELLO, MASTODON, SOCIAL DISTORTION, BURY TOMORROW, PALEFACE SWISS, BLOOD FIRE DEATH and many more bands have been added to the COPENHELL 2026 music lineup.

The COPENHELL 2026 poster is already packed with bands and today, 17 new acts join the bill: TOM MORELLO, MASTODON, SOCIAL DISTORTION, BURY TOMORROW, PALEFACE SWISS, BLOOD FIRE DEATH, ALL THEM WITCHES, MAMMOTH, LOATHE, DOGMA, (0), SLAY SQUAD, CALVA LOUISE, LIGHTCHAPTER, HÅNDGEMENG, HENRET and SCIMITAR.

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KATATONIA Unveils Dark, Innovative Cover of KISS’ “A World Without Heroes”


Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness, KATATONIA, have unveiled a hauntingly beautiful rendition of the KISS classic “A World Without Heroes”! Originally available as an exclusive bonus track on the mediabook edition of their latest studio album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State (released in June via Napalm Records), the song is now finally available digitally, alongside the second bonus track, “Wind of No Change – Karin Park Remix”.

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SUNVOLUME Ignites with Explosive New Video for “RIFF CITY” A Loud, Unapologetic Ode to Pure Rock ’N’ Roll


The amps are roaring, the lights are blinding, and the swagger is undeniable —

SUNVOLUME have arrived with their brand-new single and video “Riff City”, an electrifying anthem that captures the raw, high-voltage essence of modern rock in its purest form.

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Rising British Heavy Metal Band TAILGUNNER Announces New Album, Midnight Blitz, Produced by Metal Legend K. K. Downing


Carrying the torch of NWOBHM are TAILGUNNER! Recently signed to Napalm Records, the young British band announces their upcoming sophomore record, Midnight Blitz, out February 6, 2026. Drawing heavily from classic heavy metal sounds, TAILGUNNER have found support in the very heroes they follow: after making a strong impression supporting KK’s Priest, legendary guitarist K.K. Downing went on to produce Midnight Blitz. The dynamic album now pushes the genre forward just like its influences once did, with TAILGUNNER always crafting their sound and building on what they have, whilst never compromising on what they started with.

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IWAN Ignites with the Release of Two Singles — “WAIT” AND “WARRIORS” — Unleashing Emotion, Power, and Purpose


Rising from the heart of the modern rock revolution, IWAN have arrived with not one, but two thunderous statements of intent. Their brand-new singles — “Wait” and “Warriors” — mark a bold step forward in the IWAN’s sonic evolution, blending anthemic power with raw emotion, and proving once again that rock’s heartbeat is alive and roaring.

“Warriors” is a battle cry for the broken yet unyielding. With searing vocals and a relentless groove, the track delivers a message of defiance and survival in a world that often tries to silence individual power.

“Wait” takes a more introspective turn-digging into the emotional wreckage of a toxic breakup and the spiritual warfare that comes with healing from it. Both songs showcase IWAN’s signature sound: a visceral mix of heavy guitars, haunting melodies, and lyrical vulnerability.

IWAN isn’t just a new artist-she’s a force,” says producer Tamas Vajda, who helped bring her vision to life at Savaria Studios in Brooklyn, NY. “She’s got the story, the voice, and the fire. You don’t hear it-you *feel* it.”

With early support and growing attention on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, IWAN is quickly becoming one of the most compelling new voices in modern rock. Fans have responded to her authenticity, visual intensity, and fearless voice with emotional clarity-qualities that set her apart ina crowded field.

Her journey-from law enforcement to the frontlines of music-is as bold and unapologetic as her sound. And with more releases lined up in the coming months, IWAN is just getting started.

Both tracks showcase IWAN’s dynamic range and fearless songwriting — two sides of the same coin that define who they are: passionate, powerful, and unapologetically real.

Listen to IWAN now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all major platforms.
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