Powerwolf – a name that fills every disciple of traditional melodic heavy metal with joy and stands for a successful quintet that needs no more introduction after 15 years of steep ascent. The anniversary was celebrated with a best-of release in 2020, which united the highlights of all six studio albums released to date –
Lord Of The Lost blur the lines between good and evil with their opus magnum JUDAS. German genrefluid visionaries Lord Of The Lost return with their seventh studio album, JUDAS (out July 2nd, 2021 via Napalm Records). With this sophisticated offering, conceptualized as a double record from the very beginning, the five-piece are cementing their
Ex-Dawn of Disease members unleash melodic death metal demon Hiraes. Out of the ashes of the disbanded Dawn of Disease, a furious death metal steamroller is about to embark! German-based formation Hiraes – featuring Lukas Kerk, Oliver Kirchner, Christian Wösten, Mathias Blässe and the powerful Britta Görtz (Critical Mess, ex-Cripper) on vocal duties – will
Subway To Sally’s annual Eisheilige Nacht concert goes virtual with exciting special guests! Chart-breaking German folk rock institution Subway To Sally have carved a unique live experience in stone with their upcoming release, Eisheilige Nacht: Back To Lindenpark, out on BluRay/DVD/CD on June 18, 2021 via Napalm Records. Since their foundation in the early ‘90s,
In the name of thy majesty – heavy metal powerhouse Hammer King has arrived! In the spirit of old school power metal, Germany’s up-and-comers Hammer King have gathered to set fire on their new album Hammer King (out June 11 via Napalm Records)! Ever since Hammer King burst onto the scene in 2015, they have
Ex-Nervosa members awake the all femme death metal serpent Crypta ! Just signed with Napalm Records, Crypta offer a raging sonic monster in a class of its own: the newly staffed Brazilian/Dutch death metal unit is set to drop jaws with their long awaited debut offering – Echoes of the Soul. Formed in June 2019,
Van Canto – German acapella metal at its best! Prepare for a unique vocal offering smashing in with full force – and louder than any guitar! German acapella metal masters Van Canto return with their energetic Rakkatakka-power and are set to release their eighth inimitable offering, To The Power Of Eight, on June 4, 2021
Grab your axes, spears and swords, for the banners of imperial black metal brigade Stormruler are flown high! Sharpen your blades and prepare for war with fast-rising USA black metal export Stormruler! The St. Louis-based two-man project – featuring the dark lyrical genius and deft skill of guitarist/vocalist Jason Asberry and drummer Jesse Schobel –
Live In Tilburg – The planet’s most successful buccaneers’ new Blu-ray, DVD & CD! All aboard! The world’s favorite Pirate Metal Drinking Crew, Alestorm, are taking you on a wild, wet ride across the seven seas on their new live-album, Live in Tilburg (out May 28, 2021 via Napalm Records)! Starting within the very first
When it comes to pivotal moments in the evolution of heavy music, the Norwegian black metal scene of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s takes some beating for sheer audacity and contrarian verve. Most importantly, many of the records released during those tumultuous formative years have become established and undisputed classics in metal’s illustrious canon,
