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It feels like we’ve been talking about a new King Diamond record for a while now. Too long, really. At least since 2022, if not well before that. Well, it sounds like we might finally be getting closer to that album’s release, according to King Diamond guitarist Andy La Rocque.

La Rocque recently appeared on the Pod Scum podcast (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), where discussion fell onto the new record. When asked about a possible 2026 release, he was hopeful that things could end up that way.

“I really hope so. That’s our goal. We have most of the songs. I sent [King Diamond], I think, eight songs, like, four years ago, and we decided to use three of those. And we actually played one live from those songs.

“As soon as he’s done with this stuff — he’s gotta write five songs, I believe, and he’s got a lot of the stuff already written down, with the lyrics and everything. As soon as that’s recorded and arranged from his side, we can put the right guitars on, the right drums, bass, and everything. So I really hope it won’t take very long before we can continue working on that. And if that’s the case, we can start recording soon, and during the summer, then we have a chance for it to be released at the very end of the year.”

Also during that interview, La Rocque explained how he tackles writing music for a King Diamond record versus how he does so for his own pieces.

“It depends. Nowadays, King usually has a request for me to play the song the way he would like it to be played. So I probably play my songs a little bit differently than his songs, because I know that, for example, he doesn’t like when I play the rhythms with a vibrato kind of thing at the end of a riff or whatever, because that might be interacting with his vocals that come on later.

“But on my songs, I just do what I feel is right to do. I mean, if it’s good for the song, it’s probably good. And if it doesn’t fit, when he puts the vocal on, I change it. But first of all, I just write what comes out of the heart. I don’t really care what other people think about the style or whatever. I just write my stuff, and it’s kind of based in the ’80s. I mean, standard tuning — we don’t tune down with King Diamond, so it’s standard tuning, pretty straightforward. And melodies are super essential. I think it’s so important to have melodies in the songs and create space for melodies, too, for the vocals. That’s really important.”

Hopefully we’ll know more about a potential King Diamond album release. Fingers crossed that it happens this year… Finally…

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Cinematic symphonic metal collective CATALYST CRIME unveil the official video for “Acquired Immunity”, bringing a striking visual dimension to one of their most intense and genre-defying tracks to date. “Acquired Immunity” marks a turning point in the band’s evolving sound, showcasing a heavier, more aggressive and experimental direction. WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/FvwhIjVymhw?si=1Uw0bx7NalNOL1_F STREAM THE SONG HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/acquired-immunity Driven by […]

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ARROGANZ reveal the next advance single ‘Under Scarred Skin‘ taken from the forthcoming new album “Death Doom Punks” in the shape of an eruptive music video. The seventh full-length of the German death doom punks has been slated for release on May 15, 2026. Pre-sale link: https://spkr.store/collections/arroganz ARROGANZ comment: “In terms of the music, this song is not just a tribute to such legends as Carcass, Dying Fetus, […]

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Hamburg-based power metal veterans IRON SAVIOR return today with their brand-new album, Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy, out now via PERCEPTION–a division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. With this release, the band led by Piet Sielck transforms iconic ’80s hits into powerful, melodic metal anthems, blending nostalgia with the unmistakable IRON SAVIOR sound.

The album is receiving strong praise: Rock Magazine writes it’s “surprisingly packed with strong hit potential!”, while Break Out Magazine confirms: “Damn powerful anthems, brilliantly executed by IRON SAVIOR!”. Stormbringer adds: “Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy is an album that proves one thing: nostalgia can sound pretty damn heavy when you run it through the IRON SAVIOR engine!”

To celebrate the release, the band have also premiered a brand-new music video for their thunderous cover version of the Michael Sembello classic “Maniac”. The track perfectly showcases IRON SAVIOR’s ability to turn catchy pop structures into driving heavy metal, combining pulsating synth melodies with razor-sharp guitar riffs and a soaring, instantly memorable chorus. The result is an energetic reimagining that stays true to the spirit of the original while delivering a much heavier punch.

Watch the new video for “Maniac” now streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVuLaJaKUEE

After reigniting their cosmic engines with Machine World – Reforged in 2025, IRON SAVIOR embark on their boldest mission yet. With Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy, IRON SAVIOR tap into the heart of ’80s pop culture, combining nostalgia, passion and the band’s trademark precision and fire, proving that the past can shine brighter than ever when reforged in metal.

Album Track Listing:
01. Fame
02. All I Need Is A Miracle
03. When The Rain Begins To Fall
04. Maniac
05. Take On Me
06. Relax
07. What A Feeling
08. Against All Odds
09. Separate Ways
10. Suburbia
11. Here Comes The Rain Again
12. She’s Like The Wind
13. (I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight
14. Forever Young
15. Since You Been Gone
16. Call Me
17. Catch Me I’m Falling

“After the huge success of the 2002 Condition Red bonus track “Crazy” (SEAL), which was actually used in a HBO TV show, we have been asked by fans and medias almost constantly to do a complete cover tracks album,” Sielck recently said, and adds: “So… two decades later here we are!” quotes frontman Piet Sielck. “Awesome Anthems continues the transformation from pop-to-metal in IRON SAVIOR style as started with SEAL’s “Crazy” and EURYTHMICS’ “Sweet Dreams. We are absolutely proud of the outcome, which never loses the original vibe of the tracks but yet is 100% IRON SAVIOR. Just listen yourself… I guarantee a lot of smiles while doing so!” 

From the electrifying rush of A-HA’s “Take On Me” and the thunderous drama of Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds” to the cinematic pulse of Jermaine Jackson & Pia Zadora’s “When The Rain Begins To Fall” and the adrenaline-fueled “Maniac”, IRON SAVIOR turn pop classics into heroic, melodic metal anthems. With Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy, IRON SAVIOR prove once more that great songs never age, they just get heavier!

Order the album now at: https://ironsavior.rpm.link/awesomeanthemsPR

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Moonlight Haze has released a video for “Moonlight Legion”, first single taken from the new EP “Interstellar Madness” to be released on May 22 by Scarlet Records. «We drew inspiration for “Moonlight Legion” from everything we’ve lived through over the years with the people who’ve been part of this band’s journey from day one. The […]

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The Fender Telecaster felt big and heavy when I was a new guitar player. For the Fender 75th Anniversary sale, I gave it another shot.

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Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded playlist of our new music picks is available to members on Spotify and Apple Music, updated throughout the week.)

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Shadowspawn hails from the greater Copenhagen area in Denmark and has existed since 2013. They released several critically acclaimed records (“Ashes of Sorrow” (EP, 2015), “Hope Lies Dormant” (2017), “The Biology of Disbelief” (2021), “Blasphemica” (2023))  and established themselves as a powerful force on the Danish metal scene. They are known for their uncompromising blend of […]

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