With a legacy of pure brutality spanning over 30 years, Deicide have returned with their 13th studio album Banished By Sin. Ever one for controversy in their material, that controversy has now, once again expanded to their album artwork but it hasn't received the controversy one would expect of a band such as Deicide. By committing the ultimate artistic faux-pas in using AI to generate an album cover, Deicide had received a fair amount of uproar and backlash before the album was officially announced. However, this long in the game bassist, frontman and unholy overlord Glen Benton doesn't real ..read more

Ape Vermin, the formidable 3-piece act hailing from the depths of Valdese, North Carolina, USA, is gearing up to conquer the cosmos with their latest sci-fi-infused album “Andromedas Colossus” on May 17, 2024, with a US tour to follow the release. Your journey into otherworldly realms begins with their new single “Awakened”, which guitarist/vocalist Brett Lee comments on: “My personal favorite. We’re back, and we’re making up for lost time. Hell has come back to life. The Colossus is awake, prepare for your imminent obliteration. “Ten thousand years, through portals of time. Awaken this hell ..read more

Heavy metal act Slipknot have been one of the most popular and successful bands of the last twenty years. With their iconic jumpsuits, live sets, and different masks for each album and tour cycle. Along with songs that fused the origins of heavy metal, mixed with the popularity of nu-metal and other genres like death metal and thrash. This nine member hydra from Iowa has become an instantly recognizable band, along with multi-platinum album sales and sold out shows across the world. Even starting there own festival Knotfest. But why is their hate towards Slipknot? What has the band done wron ..read more

There are your standard Heavy Metal festivals – and then there’s 70000TONS OF METAL. Envision this: Lounging on a Caribbean island, soaking up the sun on a pristine white beach. Later on, you feel the warm wind blowing in your face, now sitting in a hot tub on a giant luxurious cruise ship, in front of The Pool Deck Stage, The World’s Biggest Open Air Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas. Surrounded by Metal fans from all across the globe (known as the United Nations of Heavy Metal at Sea), you headbang to your favorite band. Sounds perfect? Well, it is. Get ready for 70000TONS OF METAL 2025 ..read more

Arizona thrashers Flotsam and Jetsam have announced their 15th studio album and have released the first track 'I Am The Weapon' Further details of the new album will be released on May 24th. The band says: "We’re very excited about this new album, I Am The Weapon. We put a great amount of effort and thought into the music, and we can’t wait to start unleashing this metal assault on the music community…” Check out the new single 'I Am The Weapon' below ..read more

THE DEAD DAISIES are gearing up for a truly ambitious and global 2024! The first single off the new album called Light ‘Em Up will be released on May 10th! You can pre-save the song HERE. John Corabi says: “Hey Gang, we are releasing our first single “Light ‘Em Up” on May 10th, from our new record, aptly titled “Light ‘Em Up” as well! It’s a kick-ass, straight ahead rock and roll tune, just how we like it!!! Turn it up, and get ready to bang your head and break shit!!! Hope ya like it!!! Love you guys!!” Here is a taste of the first single 'Light ‘Em Up' off the upcoming album. The Album of ..read more

Enigmatic duo and Norwegian Black Metal legends Darkthrone have made a highly anticipated return with their 21st studio album It Beckons Us All. With an impressive career so far and extensive discography, the band have once again expanded on their capabilities and pushed the boundaries of extreme metal. Fenriz says: "I am having difficulties putting into words my personal feelings around the existential title It Beckons Us All, I can only hope others out there can feel the darkness that encompasses it." Nocturno adds: "We recorded in the manner we always do, live, meaning drums and guitar, wi ..read more

THALIA sets forth on a sonic adventure with “The River Of Books” heralding the return of the French cult quartet with their latest offering—a new album infused with progressive hard rock vibes. After two decades in the making, French cult quartet Thalia is set to captivate the world once again with their highly anticipated release “The River Of Books” slated for April 26, 2024. Following the success of their 2000 debut album “Forest of Minds,” Thalia’s latest opus it’s a culmination of two decades of musical maturity and evolution. “The River Of Books” is a unique compendium of emotions and g ..read more

The legendary Italian metal band, Extrema, is ready to shake up the music world once again with their latest single and video "Paralyzed". Following the success of their album "Headbanging Forever" in 2019, Extrema returns by surprise with a video directed by the talented Adelaide Fiori with the collaboration curated by Valerio Matteu as Director of Photography. The video for "Paralyzed" promises to be an epic visual experience capturing the essence and overwhelming energy of Extrema. The grove thrashers continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, "Tension At The Seams ..read more

Heavy Metal band Beasto Blanco have announced that they will be the direct support for The Dead Daisies EU leg of their Light Em Up 2024 tour. Beasto Blanco, fronted by Alice Cooper's daughter Calico Cooper, said: "We've been teasing you @loyalbeasts with a tour announcement... and here it is! This November we'll be hitting the road in Europe with our friends in @thedeaddaisies and the talented @miketrampofficial2024! Most tickets are on sale now with a few more being added in the coming days! We've also got another HUGE announcement coming early next week. Stay tuned! ? View this post on ..read more