Author: KMN
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RUTHLESS – release their first single „Curse Of The Beast“ and kick off the album pre-order!
Since the early 1980’s, lead by vocalist Sammy DeJohn, RUTHLESS has stayed true to its style of metal, from the classic first EP “Metal Without Mercy” (1984) and the debut cult album “Discipline Of Steel” (1986), to the later albums “They Rise” (2015)” and “Evil Within” (2019), they’ve never wavered on the power of bands like JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT and BLACK SABBATH, […] -
ANTHEA unveil “Wanderer’s Quell” from forthcoming album “Beyond the Dawn”
Los Angeles symphonic metal act Anthea celebrate the release of their highly anticipated third studio album “Beyond The Dawn” with the unveiling of the lyric video for “Wanderer’s Quell”, one of the record’s most intense and emotionally charged tracks. Positioned as the eighth track on the album , “Wanderer’s Quell” represents a darker and more […] -
BLOODSTAIN Release New Single “Something Sinister”!
Today, BLOODSTAIN is releasing their new single “Something Sinister” via Threeman Recordings, the Swedish powerhouse label run by Entombed guitarist Alex Hellid. The single marks the band’s second release of the year and serves as a key building block in the launch strategy leading up to their debut album this fall. With “Something Sinister,” BLOODSTAIN continues to define its musical position. The track is […] -
LORD CRUCIFIER – F.O.A.D. Records present definitive psychotic thrash archive from cult Italian expatriates
A cult chapter of Italian extreme metal history returns in its most complete form, as F.O.A.D. Records present the definitive archival collection of early material from LORD CRUCIFIER, “Cataclism”, now available as a gatefold 2xLP edition. “Cataclism” – Gatefold 2xLP An 18-track descent into pure psychotic thrash metal—self-described by the band as “psychic metal”—capturing the unhinged vision of these […] -
VOIVOD – Announce “Symphonique” live release; Launch first single, EU dates
After more than 40 eventful years of existence, Canada’s progressive sci-fi metal innovators Voïvod return with “Symphonique”, a special live release together with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra, coming out on June 5th, 2026 worldwide via Century Media Records. “Symphonique”, which functions like an epic piece of cinema, showcasing Voïvod’s pioneering futuristic metal with the strains of a symphony orchestra, features a […] -
CROWN THE BEAST release new single/video today
With its new single and lyric video “Ruins Of Babylon”, CROWN THE BEAST channel pure, unfiltered vengeance into a suffocating wall of sound. Drenched in malice and apocalyptic fury, the track, which is out today, summons visions of the dead legions rising to take their revenge upon God and the world from the ruins of fallen Babylon. […] -
SHADOWBORNE – debut album “Heaven’s Falling” out in June – first single “High And Low” out now
Shadowborne has released “High And Low”, first single taken from the debut album “Heaven’s Falling” to be released on June 19 by Scarlet Records. “High And Low” captures the arrival of a powerful outsider crossing the sea with fire at her command. It balances triumph and tension – the promise of liberation against the threat of destruction. The […] -
NARRENWIND cover Darkthrone’s “Natassja in Eternal Sleep” in Polish
Narrenwind release a Polish-language cover of the 1993 Darkthrone track Follows the band’s 2025 release of their fifth studio album, “Gorzkie Plony” (“Bitter Harvest”) via Pagan Records Following last year’s album release, “Gorzkie Plony” (“Bitter Harvest”), the Polish blackened heavy metal outfit Narrenwind return with a Polish-language cover of Darkthrone’s “Natassja in Eternal Sleep” from the 1993 album […] -
Atmospheric Black Metal Outfit SOTABOSC Release Debut Album “El Batec dels Maquis”!
Today marks the official release of SOTABOSC’s debut full-length album “El Batec dels Maquis”, arriving via Dunk!Records. With this record, the Barcelona-based atmospheric black metal collective presents a powerful and immersive artistic statement, blending historical memory, political intent, and expansive sonic landscapes into a cohesive and deeply evocative work. Listen to “El Batec dels Maquis” here: Founded in […] -
MALEDICTUS – sign with Fireflash Records and announce new single!
MALEDICTUS is a Portuguese metal band formed in Lisbon, bringing together experienced musicians with a shared vision for dark, powerful, and atmospheric heavy music. Built on a foundation of aggressive riffs, haunting melodies, and emotionally driven vocals, the band blends elements of modern heavy metal with darker and more melodic influences. Today, the band is happy […]