Progressive art-rockers The Pineapple Thief are excited to announce their brand new studio album Far and Wide will be released via InsideOutMusic on the 9th October 2026. On this latest record, The Pineapple Thief feel more like a rock band than ever. Still progressive. Still masters of spine-tingling atmosphere. Still …
Read More »Crossbone Skully – Release New Single “Thunder Love” ft. Phil Collen of Def Leppard
Crossbone Skully ignite the skies with their brand new single “Thunder Love” featuring Def Leppard’s Phil Collen. Capturing a thunder-shaking midnight encounter between two sinners, the song is a shot of lightning and lust-fuelled chemistry, delivering the first strike from their upcoming sophomore album, “Condemned to Rock n’ Roll” via …
Read More »BLOODSTOCK Reveal 27 Bands For 2027 Including All Headliners
With BLOODSTOCK 2026 underway and on target for another record-breaking year, festival HQ have just revealed the first bands for 2027, unveiling them at the Ronnie James Dio stage right after Municipal Waste’s face-melting set. Mark your calendar now and start planning for August 5th – 8th, 2027. On Friday …
Read More »BLKIIBLK Signs Progressive Death Metal Quartet Decessus
BLKIIBLK is proud to announce the signing of Chilean progressive death metal force Decessus to the label’s growing roster of established and emerging heavy artists. Combining technical precision, crushing heaviness, soaring melodies and uncompromising intensity, Decessus has quickly carved out a unique identity within modern extreme music. The quartet’s sound …
Read More »Kai Hansen – Releases New Single “Welcome To Life”
With “Welcome To Life”, Kai Hansen releases the second single from his upcoming solo album “Born With A Hammer”. Following the powerful “Feeding The Beast”, the song reveals another side of the musician who, as co-founder of Helloween and founder of Gamma Ray, has played a defining role in European …
Read More »ACCEPT release re-recorded version of ‘Save Us’ ft. Tobias Forge
Heavy metal force ACCEPT unveil the third single from their upcoming anniversary album, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026. For a powerful new rendition of the fan-favourite deep cut ‘Save Us’ (originally from I’m a Rebel, 1980) the band is joined by Tobias Forge, bass master Frank Bello, and powerhouse drummer Ray Luzier. …
Read More »German Symphonic Metal Icons XANDRIA Presents New Album’s Title Track
Just a few days ahead of the release of their new album, Eclipse, dropping this Friday, German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA unveil the record’s title track and final single alongside an official music video. “Eclipse” showcases the exceptional versatility of vocalist Ambre Vourvahis, highlighting the full range of her remarkable …
Read More »JOHN 5 Announces Collaboration with WEDNESDAY 13 – First Live Appearance At Wacken 2027
Legendary guitarist JOHN 5 is excited to announce his solo band, The Creatures, will feature WEDNESDAY 13 on vocals for the Summer / Fall 2027 touring season. This is the first time John’s band will include a singer, and to mark the occasion he will take a journey through his …
Read More »WACKEN OPEN AIR 2027 – Five Finger Death Punch, Electric Callboy, Helloween, Kanonenfieber and more, announced
Wacken, 2nd August 2026: This was the kind of birthday party one could only wish for to mark the 35th anniversary. Once again, the scene’s stars handed the instruments to one another on the stages – figuratively speaking, at least. 85,000 metalheads from all over the world celebrated international bands …
Read More »Wacken Open Air 2026 Is Sold Out!
Wacken, July 21st, 2026 – Wacken Open Air 2026 is sold out! All 85.000 tickets for the 35th edition of the festival taking place from July 29 to August 1 have been sold. “We’re delighted to celebrate this anniversary with such a huge crowd,” says W:O:A founder and promoter Thomas …
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