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Although their most recent studio album The Arsonist was released eight months ago, Sodom frontman and bassist Tom Angelripper confirmed that he has already started writing new material for the band’s next record, which could be released in 2027 or 2028 as opposed to another five-year gap between albums.
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Affectionately known as Kidd Funkadelic, Michael Hampton has been a mainstay of Parliament-Funkadelic for over 50 years. His solos are legendary, and his impact is towering, having influenced players across every and any genre. Maybe that’s why now, after so many years in the game, Hampton is able to look back on what does and doesn’t work. “You’ve got to recognize the negative thoughts if they come, say, ‘that’s not me’, and then let them pass,” he tells ClassicRockHistory.com. “That’s not always easy, but it gets easier as you move along in life.” Hampton has taken those lessons and applied

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After 9 years, this coming May, Norwegian symphonic metal unity Sirenia will return to China to perform four headline shows and celebrate their 25th anniversary.
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Experienced power metal ensemble Sonata Arctica has debuted a brand new single, “Freedom Concept”. Mixing of the song was handled by Pasi Kauppinen and mastering by Svante Forsbäck.
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Varg proudly announce the release of their new live album, Live At Wolfszeit Festival 2024, on May 22nd 2026 through Napalm Records. The 16-piece outing was recorded, mixed and mastered by André Hofmann.
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German metallers Heaven Shall Burn recently released the album “Heimat”, and after playing some release shows at smaller venues, the five-piece band is currently touring larger venues. The band will perform at Hamburg’s Inselpark Arena tonight, and they aren’t alone on this tour. They are joined by The Halo Effect, The Black Dahlia Murder and… Continue Reading →

As part of their next full-length release Haneda, due out on March 27th via Shadow Kingdom Records, Cruel Force have launched a music video for their latest single “Savage Gods”.
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Two German long-standing power metal bands, Mystic Prophecy and Iron Savior, have confirmed a set of shows in Germany and Belgium towards the end of this year. Heavy metallers Generation Steel will be joining them as an opening act.
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Coinciding with the release of their Soulbound album, Gladenfold are premiering a Teppo Ristola-directed/filmed/edited video for the “Ghostlike” single.
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Slovak death doomers Hrob have announced the release of their debut long player. Entitled Brána Chladu, it will be out on the 27th of April 2026. Other details and first single, “Tiene Stromov”, can be found below.
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