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Cradle of Filth Returns to North America with “Cryptoriana” in 2019

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Cradle of Filth is preparing for a grand return to North America as these Extreme Metallers continue to support their latest release, Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay. Following up on a successful US and Canadian run earlier this year, this time around, Cradle of Filth will present Cryptoriana – The Second Coming of Vice World Tour 2019, running throughout March and April of 2019. Along for the ride will be Wednesday 13 and Raven Black, making for an overall theatrical night of dark Metal. All the info and a full listing of upcoming tour dates can be found via: […]

Hatebreed Announces 25th Anniversary Tour

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Hatebreed is approaching their 25th Anniversary as we head into 2019, with the Hardcore Metallers preparing for a large-scale tour to celebrate this landmark. April 2019 will mark the start of the 25th Anniversary Tour, as Hatebreed brings special guests Obituary, Cro-Mags (both of which Hatebreed has covered over the years), Terror, and Fit For An Autopsy on board for the first leg of the run. So far, dates from 4/4-4/20 are confirmed, covering the Midwest and East Coast, and the tour’s second leg will be announced in the near future. Find all the info on the confirmed dates and […]

Joyous Wolf Premieres New Music Video Covering a Classic

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SoCal Rockers Joyous Wolf have had a busy year so far, active on the road with festival dates, tour support slots, and even a gig alongside Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. The recent Roadrunner Records signees have now unleashed a brand-new music video featuring their cover of a not-so-brand-new track – Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen”. You can check out the official video, cowbell and all, via the band’s Official YouTube Channel. Joyous Wolf’s cover of “Mississippi Queen” is one half of a two-part single released earlier this fall, with the original song “Slow Hand” forming the B-side. The digital […]

Bowl For Ronnie Raises $74,000 For Ronnie James Dio Cancer Fund

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Not too long ago, on October 25th, the Fourth Annual “Bowl For Ronnie” Celebrity Bowling Tournament took place in Studio City, CA, with a wealth of well-known names from the Rock and Metal worlds coming out to participate and support the cause, raising money for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. This year, the event broke a record by raising a total of $74,000 for the organization named after the well-loved Metal icon. Rockers, personalities (including host Eddie Trunk), sponsors, fans and supporters alike all gathered to make this happen, setting a high standard for next […]

Vinnie Paul Memorial Celebration Takes Place in Las Vegas

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It’s no secret that the late Vinnie Paul (RIP) loved Las Vegas, the place he called home. One particular club in a corner of Sin City honored this proud resident posthumously with a shrine dedicated to him, just inside The Golden Tiki. This isn’t the first that the tiki-themed bar and hangout spot off the Strip has done something in honor of the Pantera/Hellyeah heavy metal drummer – last year, their “Cabinet of Curiosities” collection of celebrity shrunken heads by Smithsonian artist Terry Barr grew with the addition of Vinnie Paul’s shrunken head, in true tiki culture fashion. This week, […]

All That Remains Release “Victim of the Disease” and Reveal Future Plans

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All That Remains released their ninth studio album just last week, with a heavy heart surrounding this release for the band and fans alike in light of the recent passing of Founder/Lead Guitarist Oli Herbert. Frontman Philip Labonte says the following of the release and the band’s future plans: “Losing Oli has been a tremendous blow to the core of ATR, but I know he wouldn’t want anything other than for us to continue. He loved this record so much — it’s some of our best work. We look forward to sharing the music with everyone — seeing our fans from the […]

Jinjer to Release New EP

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Jinjer is on their way to the release of a brand-new EP as a highly-anticipated follow up to the recent reissue of Cloud Factory. Micro will mark the first new studio release from Jinjer since 2016’s King of Everything, and a taste of the 5-track EP has already been revealed to the world in the form of its first single and opening track, “Ape”, which you can check out via the Napalm Records Official YouTube Channel right here. The single is also available via iTunes (affiliate link). Bassist Eugene says of the release: “Nearly two and a half years since releasing and […]

Judas Priest Unveil “Firepower” Title Track

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It’s no secret that Judas Priest’s upcoming studio record is already setting the world on fire like a bolt of lightning – sparked by the recent unveiling of the video for “Lightning Strike”. Firepower is on its way, set for a March 9th Epic Records release, and now the official audio for the title track is available to stream right here: http://smarturl.it/Firepower. In case you missed the first single of “Lightning Strike”, head to the Official Judas Priest VEVO Channel on YouTube to check it out: https://youtu.be/CUzcxJNZKC4. Judas Priest will head out on the first leg of the Firepower tour […]

Kobra and the Lotus to Release “Prevail II”

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Almost one year after the release of the first part of Kobra and the Lotus’ Prevail series of records, the anticipation for part two is rising. Prevail II will make for the fifth studio album from the Canadian Hard Rockers while bringing the two-part series to a close, and it’s set for an April 27th release on Napalm Records. Further details on the record are yet to be announced, but the cover art has already been revealed and can be seen above. Just before the release of Prevail II, Kobra and the Lotus will be touring the U.S. alongside Texas […]

Riot V Announce Upcoming Studio Album

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Classic New York Heavy Metallers, recent Nuclear Blast Records signees, and now Hall of Heavy Metal History inductees Riot V have just announced the release of their sixteenth studio album. Entitled Armor of Light, this addition to the band’s lengthy discography is set for an April 27th release, and according to longtime member Don Van Stavern, “This next offering will please long time fans and create new ones, as the material is fresh and Power Metal at it’s finest”. Head to: https://www.facebook.com/riotrockcity for more.

W.A.S.P. To Release “Reidolized”

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W.A.S.P. has lately been revisiting one of their classic releases, their 1992 fifth studio album known as The Crimson Idol. As last year marked its 25th Anniversary, the band embarked on the Reidolized tour, all the while getting ready for The Crimson Idol’s re-recording and release in 2018. The Crimson Idol was originally intended to be accompanied by a film and feature four additional songs – those intentions have now come to fruition, as Reidolized (The Soundtrack to The Crimson Idol) is set for a worldwide Napalm Records release on February 2nd, including movie and missing songs alike. You can […]

Kamelot Tease New Record “The Shadow Theory”

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Iconic Power Metallers Kamelot are slowly unveiling details of their upcoming record week by week, and this time, we’ve taken an even larger step toward The Shadow Theory with a newly release album teaser. Set for an April 6th release on Napalm Records, you can check out the teaser via the label’s official YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ImkLcuSHEKk. Just after the release of The Shadow Theory, Kamelot will embark on the North American leg of The Shadow Tour with labelmates Delain and Battlebeast. For more on the album and tour dates, head to: https://www.facebook.com/kamelotofficial/. 

Dimmu Borgir to Release First New Album in Eight Years

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Black Metal fans have been feeling the absence of Dimmu Borgir for many years, at least on the studio album front. But just in time for 2018 marking the band’s 25th Anniversary, a new record is on the way. Entitled Eonian, the tenth full-length from Dimmu Borgir is set to be released via Nuclear Blast on May 4th, but you won’t have to wait that long to hear what’s up their sleeves. February 23rd will be the release date for a 7” vinyl EP of the first single off Eonian, “Interdimensional Summit”. Head to: https://www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR for more info.

Slayer Announces Retirement

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37 years of Slayer is now coming to a close. One of the core Big Four of Thrash has recently announced their retirement, getting ready for one last run with a final world tour. The Grammy-award winning legendary thrashers have countless material and experiences under their belt – over a dozen studio and live releases, thousands of show dates since their 1981 formation – and now this spring marks the beginning of the end, with the first leg of the final tour. Anthrax, Lamb of God, Behemoth, and Testament will support, starting off on May 10 and running through June […]

The Dead Daisies Get Ready to “Burn It Down”

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With members of Whitesnake, Mötley Crüe, Dio, Journey, and more on board, The Dead Daisies are ready to “Burn It Down” this Spring with the release of a new record. The fiery title was finished just last month, as the lineup of Doug Aldrich, John Corabi, Marco Mendoza, recent addition Deen Castronovo, and founder David Lowy teamed up with hit Producer Marti Frederiksen, return mixing collaborator Anthony Focx, and renowned mastering engineer Howie Weinberg, to complete the Daisies’ fourth studio album. April 6th marks the date Burn It Down will hit the shelves courtesy of Spitfire Music/SPV, and the ten-track […]