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AXEMASTER Unleashes “Of Beasts and Plagues” – Fans Needed to Bring the Album to Life

Legendary metal juggernauts AXEMASTER have officially launched their campaign to release their long-awaited new album, Of Beasts and Plagues , in partnership with Cosmic Fire Records . This is the moment fans have been waiting for, but the album can’t see the light of day without the worldwide support of the metal community.
Calling it “our baby,” the band is asking fans, friends, and all metalheads everywhere to get involved. There are multiple ways to contribute:
Pre-order the album and secure your copy
Support the campaign to gain exclusive extras
Spread the word by sharing the campaign link or email
The Kickstarter campaign allows fans to back the project now, with payment only being collected if the campaign hits its goal by March 25th.
Check out the campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/axemaster-cfr/axemaster-of-beasts-and-plagues-the-legendary-return
And to get a taste of what’s coming, the band has released a promo video featuring clips from three tracks on the new album:
This is a call to action for metal fans around the globe: help AXEMASTER bring Of Beasts and Plagues into existence and witness the legendary return of one of the scene’s most ferocious forces.

Hunter Young of moodring tells Metal Injection about the diagnosis that changed everything in his life, inspiring the project’s brand new release out on March 27th.

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Erik Grönwall is stepping out on his own terms. The former Skid Row and H.E.A.T. vocalist has announced Bad Bones, his first fully original solo album, set for release on 05/22. The title track is already out on streaming platforms, and you can watch the music video below.

The record was made in collaboration with Jona Tee, Grönwall‘s longtime producer and former H.E.A.T. bandmate. Built entirely on original material, the album represents a return to songwriting at its core — honest, powerful, and deeply personal.

Erik comments: “I’ve had the honor of fronting some great bands, but now it’s time to tell my own story. Bad Bones is about owning who you are and not apologizing for it. I’ve always walked my own path, no matter what people thought. I’ve never followed the norm — and I’m not about to start now.”

In an interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks (translated by Blabbermouth), Erik was direct about what this album means compared to his previous solo output: “I’ve had the honor of fronting some great bands, but now it’s time to tell my own story. ‘Bad Bones’ is about owning who you are and not apologizing for it. I’ve always walked my own path, no matter what people thought. I’ve never followed the norm — and I’m not about to start now.”

He also drew a clear line between Bad Bones and the solo album he put out after appearing on the Swedish competition show Idol: “I did a solo album after [appearing on] ‘[Swedish] Idol’, but I have to say that was more Sony Music‘s album. We put it out just to get it out for people to shop for Christmas. So, yeah, it wasn’t from the heart. But now it is. And I’ve never been prouder of an album than I am right now.”

The process, he says, involved a lot of digging. He and Jona spent time experimenting and soul searching — testing ideas, discarding what didn’t feel right, and eventually landing on something that felt true: “I realized that who I am as an artist is everything I’ve done so far, combined — H.E.A.T., Skid Row, Michael Schenker. It’s not that hard. It’s rock and roll. If you can count to four, you can do rock and roll. 1, 2, 3, 4 — it’s done. That’s all you need.”

Grönwall joined Skid Row in early 2022, just five months after a bone marrow transplant following his leukemia diagnosis in March 2021. He was candid about the timing: “I got the question five months after my bone marrow transplant against leukemia. [I had a] new immune system, new blood type — [I went through] a total reset of the immune system. I weighed 55 kilos [around 121 pounds] after all the chemo. And I got the question. If the question came a month earlier than that, I wouldn’t have been able to do it. So it was perfect timing, but still the worst timing.”

His departure from the band two years later was harder to process. He proposed a schedule of three weeks on the road with one month off in between — enough to manage his ongoing recovery and hospital checkups — but the band found it unworkable.

“I asked for… I wasn’t saying ‘no’ to touring completely. I was just saying I need a month off at home in between tours. Just ’cause I was still doing checkups at the hospital, and I still do it. I kind of felt like I was everywhere, and I didn’t really take care of myself. And that became stressful because knowing what I’ve been through, and I don’t know what can happen if… It’s very unpredictable. Cancer is very unpredictable.”

He was clear that there were no hard feelings toward the band: “They are a touring band, and that didn’t work for them. And that’s completely fine. No hard feelings. That was just something I needed.”

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“The Mountain Throne”, the third advance single from Triumpher‘s oncoming full-length effort Piercing The Heart Of The World, has premiered online in the form of an official lyric video.
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Cosmic Madness closes his debut album with Fine, a reflective and quietly expansive meditation on self-forgiveness. Floating between melancholy and hope, the track unfolds with measured restraint—atmospheric textures supporting introspective vocals that feel both vulnerable and searching.

There’s an existential undercurrent here, but it never turns heavy-handed. Instead, Fine pauses to breathe, encouraging reassessment in a world overstimulated by noise and urgency. As the album’s final statement, it offers gentle resolution—not certainty, but wonder. A subtle yet resonant reminder that feeling lost can also mean standing on the edge of new intention.

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FaceTwo Drop New Single “In Between” – Out Now
Listen / Stream Now: https://frontl.ink/pom7wn
German rock duo FaceTwo are back with their emotionally charged new single “In Between” , available now across all major streaming platforms. Blending hard rock grit, alternative edge, and pop rock hooks, the track dives into the tension of living between hope and despair.
“In Between” captures a state of inner limbo – promises fade, words go unspoken, but the desire for change refuses to die. Leon’s soaring vocals collide with Matze’s driving instrumentation, creating a cathartic and introspective rock anthem.


“A song about standing for something even when the cost is high, scars as proof of survival, and embers that continue to burn through chaos and madness.”


Produced by Toma Moon at Mondbasis Studio Hamburg, “In Between” delivers a modern, dynamic rock sound, balancing raw emotion with powerful energy. Atmospheric tension and a soaring chorus make it a track that lingers long after the final note.
Release Highlights:
Available on all major streaming platforms
85,000+ total streams across FaceTwo’s 10-track catalogue
347% global listener growth year-over-year
Airplay on 40+ international radio stations
Press coverage including Hamburger Wochenblatt, noa4 TV, podcasts, and live radio interviews
For Fans Of: Ozzy Osbourne, Black Stone Cherry, Nickelback
About FaceTwo:
Formed in Hamburg in 2020, FaceTwo consists of Leon (vocals, piano) and Matze (bass, multi-instrumentalist). Known for emotionally charged songwriting and high-energy performances, the duo blend hard rock power with memorable melodic hooks. With “In Between,” FaceTwo deliver a defining chapter of introspection and intensity.
Listen / Stream Now: https://frontl.ink/pom7wn

   Connect with the band:
https://linktr.ee/face_two_
Contact: facetwoband@gmail.com

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Having caught Frozen Soul before, I was looking forward to seeing them live again. First impression was that they had a slightly muddy sound, but that didn’t stop vocalist Chad Green from demanding crowd participation right from the start. They didn’t get a frosty reception, even when the opening track was “Encased In Ice”! By … Continue reading Gig Review: Heaven Shall Burn / The Black Dahlia Murder / Frozen Soul – The Garage, Glasgow (22nd February 2026)