The artists who can call the acclaimed record label Kscope home are impressive. Canadian/American four-piece Envy Of None boasts a certain Mr. Alex Lifeson amongst their ranks. Then take a deep breath and dive headlong into a roster that also includes: TesseracT, Steven Wilson, The Pineapple Thief, Porcupine Tree, Katatonia, …

Halestorm, the GRAMMY-winning band initially formed by siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale with guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith, have announced Everest, their sixth studio album out August 8th on Atlantic Records. “Our album Everest is a story of our journey as a band, full of beautiful endings and …

It’s astonishing to think that out of all the British metal bands who are part of the scene right now, Employed to Serve aren’t massive stars yet. For 14 years, they’ve created some of the most intriguing and refreshing metalcore that continues to evolve with each new release. They’re a …

9 shows in 9 days is a slog for any band, throw the small matter of a transatlantic flight into the equation, and it makes the schedule that the bubblegum punk/pop punk pairing of The Dollyrots and Don’t Panic are facing over the next week or so all the more …

Swedish rockers Smash Into Pieces have showcased their new single ‘Paradise’, another bold step toward their highly-anticipated album, set for release autumn 2025. ‘Paradise’ features the powerful vocals of Elize Ryd (Amaranthe), one of the most celebrated female voices in metal today, adding a dynamic and emotional depth to the …

Dutch symphonic metal band BLACKBRIAR have announced their brand new album A Thousand Little Deaths, which will be released 22nd August via Nuclear Blast Records. Together with this exciting news the band shares their new single ‘The Fossilized Widow’. The single channels the eerie spirit of the Victorian era, blending …

In a career defined by evolution, Joe Bonamassa is ready to turn the page once again. The blues-rock virtuoso has just announced Breakthrough, his most adventurous and genre-blending studio album to date, out July 18th via his own J&R Adventures. At the heart of the announcement is the release of the album’s powerful title track—”Breakthrough“—a soulful, …

It might have taken 15 years and 6 albums, but the hype machine surrounding Tobias Forge and Ghost has finally gone into overdrive. Thus, meaning that the release of studio album number 6 ‘Skeletá’ is a bona fide worldwide event. Midnight openings at record stores around the world; huge billboards; …

Better Noise Music is proud and excited to announce the signing of the mighty SABATON. Today, 25th April, the #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands have unveiled the single and video ‘Templars’ as the first release from their forthcoming 11th studio album. Along with …

It’s either sheer coincidence or fantastic marketing that a new album from the Duke of Spook himself, Wednesday 13, lands not only in the same week as the new Ghost album, and the first trailer for the long-awaited second season of the Netflix smash ‘Wednesday’, but more importantly, it lands …