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German heavy metal torchbearers MYSTIC PROPHECY have announced their brand-new studio album, In Metal, set for release on November 27, 2026, via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band, the album announcement arrives alongside the release of its first single, “Robots,” accompanied by an official music video.
With more than two decades of history behind it, MYSTIC PROPHECY has long established itself as one of the driving forces of the German and international heavy metal scene. Following the success of its acclaimed albums Metal Division and Hellriot, the quintet surrounding charismatic frontman R.D. Liapakis, also known for his work as a vocalist with Michael Schenker, now returns with renewed energy, a strengthened lineup and a record built to hit with maximum impact.
The first taste of In Metal comes in the shape of “Robots,” a hard-hitting statement that turns its attention to one of the defining questions of our time: In an age increasingly shaped by technology, how much control over our own humanity are we willing to surrender?
Vocalist R.D. Liapakis and Dan Baune (guitars) comment on “Robots”:
“In this age of technology our future seems uncertain. We must ask ourselves: How do we keep/protect our humanity? Who decides for us? Or is it too late and we are all Robots already?”
Stream “Robots here:
https://mysticprophecy.rpm.link/robots
Following Hellriot, MYSTIC PROPHECY is entering its next era with three powerful new additions to the fold. Tommy Gun takes over bass duties, while guitarist Dan Baune, known from NWOBHM act Monument, and drummer Christophe de Combe of Belgian metallers FireForce complete the renewed lineup. Together, they inject even more power, precision and fire into the unmistakable MYSTIC PROPHECY sound.
In Metal Tracklist:
01. Robots
02. In Metal
03. March or Die
04. Don’t Run Away
05. Warhead
06. Angels Are Falling
07. When the Hammer Will Fall
08. My Inner Innocence
09. Devil’s Son
10. Warrior of Asgard
In Metal was produced by Dan Baune and R.D. Liapakis, with mixing and mastering handled by Henrik Udd. The album stays true to everything that has made MYSTIC PROPHECY a force for more than 20 years while pushing its sound firmly forward. Fans can expect powerful, concise hooks with instant shout-along appeal, technically brilliant riffs and a hard-hitting, monstrous sound. A modern production gives the songs weight, depth and unstoppable headbanging force without sacrificing the band’s classic heavy metal spirit.
In Metal will be released on November 27, 2026, via PERCEPTION. Pre-order the album at: https://mysticprophecy.rpm.link/inmetalPR
Whether on stage or on record, MYSTIC PROPHECY has always treated heavy metal as a passionate ultimate fight: no compromises, no holding back, just pure power. With In Metal, the band is ready to prove once again why it remains at the forefront of international heavy metal. In support of their upcoming album, MYSTIC PROPHECY will hit the road in late 2026, joined by special guests IRON SAVIOR and GENERATION STEEL. Find all dates listed below!
MYSTIC PROPHECY:
R.D. Liapakis – Vocals
Markus Pohl – Guitar
Dan Baune – Guitar
Tommy Gun – Bass
Christophe de Combe – Drums
MYSTIC PROPHECY live:
13.11. (DE) Siegburg | Kubana Live Club
26.11. (DE) Nürnberg | Hirsch
27.11. (DE) Lindau | Club Vaudeville
28.11. (DE) Freiburg | Crash
03.12. (DE) Aschaffenburg | Colos-Saal
04.12. (DE) Bochum | Matrix
05.12. (DE) Oldenburg | MTS
10.12. (BE) Kortrijk | DVG Club
11.12. (DE) Osnabrück | Hyde Park
12.12. (DE) Köln | MTC
13.12. (DE) Mannheim | 7er Club
Connect with MYSTIC PROPHECY:
https://www.mysticprophecy.net
https://www.facebook.com/mysticprophecy
https://www.instagram.com/mysticprophecy_official
https://www.youtube.com/@MysticProphecy
Source: C Squared Music
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From its origins as a shared jamming duo to its current life as a studio-driven project, Swiss death metal outfit Aermst‘s sound has remained true to the Gothenburg style. By collaborating with talent from across the globe, the project crafts distinctive tracks that bridge the gap between nostalgia and modern sonic punch. Check out Penetration […]
Born in chaos – reborn with purpose. Escapeinout originally surfaced in 2011 with a debut album that left a mark in the metal scene, being featured on MetalItalia and Metal Hammer Italia magazines. After years of silence and scattered paths, 2023 sparked a resurrection: two founding members brought in new blood — a vocalist with […]Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade has announced his retirement at the age of 79.
The Welshman most famously appeared on AC/DC’s hugely successful 1990 album The Razors Edge and he also performed with Tom Jones, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Asia and Uriah Heep.
The announcement comes seven years after Slade suffered “a small stroke”, the effects of which have worsened over time.
Slade says: ”Hello, everybody. It’s with a heavy heart that I’m announcing my retirement from drumming.
“I’m near enough 80 years old. I’ve been drumming professionally since I was 16 with Tom Jones. I’ve had a good innings. And thank you all for coming to the shows.
“So, what happened was that I had a stroke, as you probably know, about seven years ago. A small stroke, but it’s got worse.
“And I’m afraid that has screwed me up. I’m really jealous of people like The Stones or Paul McCartney who are going well into their 80s, and I wanted to do that.
“But it looks like I can’t. So, as I say, with a heavy heart, it’s bye for now.”
Despite the success of The Razors Edge, AC/DC brought back Phil Rudd in 1994.
When Rudd ran into legal trouble, Slade returned to AC/DC in 2015 for the Rock or Bust tour.
Slade admitted he was stung by the decision to replace him with Rudd. Malcolm Young called him and asked him to stay on as Rudd’s understudy, which Slade refused.
He said: “I wasn’t very happy about it. Who would be, right? They wanted to keep me on in case.”
Black Sabbath’s Paranoid is such a timeless classic heavy metal anthem that it’s almost possible to forget that there was a time when it was box-fresh and startling to virgin ears.
For instance, when Sabbath played the Jazz Bilzen festival in Belgium on August 21, 1970, their signature song had yet to break into the UK charts, or trouble European radio airwaves, so it’s easy to imagine how confusing it was for an audience of stoned hippies gathered to see the likes of Cat Stevens, The Kinks and Dizzie Gillespie, to find Ozzy Osbourne wailing about insanity, depression and suicidal thoughts over that Tony Iommi riff.
Actually, you don’t have to imagine, because there’s priceless footage of Sabbath’s performance on the band’s official YouTube channel. And it’s a wonderful snapshot of heavy metal history.
Famously, Sabbath knocked out Paranoid in 30 minutes purely to add another three minutes of music to their second album. Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler initially didn’t want to jam on Tony Iommi’s ‘throwaway’ riff at all because they considered it a Led Zeppelin rip-off.
“Ozzy and I thought it was too close to Communication Breakdown by Led Zeppelin,” Butler recalled. “We always loved Zeppelin in them days, sitting round on the floor smoking dope and listening to that first album. So when Tony came up with the riff to Paranoid me and Ozzy spotted it immediately and went, ‘Naw, we can’t do that!’ In fact we ended up having quite a big argument about it. Guess who was wrong?”
“I remember going home and I said to my then-wife, ’I think we’ve written a single’,” Ozzy recalled. “She said, ‘But you don’t write singles.’ I said, ‘I know, but this has been driving me nuts on the train all the way back’.”
Paranoid reached number 4 on the UK singles chart on August 29, 1970. Its parent album, Paranoid, became Sabbath’s only number 1 album of the decade one month later.
Interview by Angela Croudace Fifty years after helping ignite the UK punk movement, Captain Sensible still sounds pleasantly surprised that The Damned are standing strong. Speaking ahead of the band’s Australian 50th Anniversary Tour this September, the guitarist reflected on a career that has taken the group from playing tiny pubs to prestigious venues that […]