Obscura has always stood at the crossroads of technical brilliance and progressive ambition, crafting a discography that’s as intricate as it is powerful. Their latest offering, A Sonication, continues this legacy, showcasing the band’s unparalleled technical skills while revisiting familiar territories that will undoubtedly resonate with long-time fans. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, the…

All the best tunes belong to the Devil, and Portland’s bastard sons Bewitcher have returned to take back rock n’ roll in Baphomet’s name. The band is now joining forces with Deathchant to co-headline a U.S. tour in celebration of their latest offering,…

2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for metal fans, with several major album releases on the way. Over 20 artists and bands are set to drop new albums in February alone. Dream Theater will kick off the month with their 16th studio album, ‘Parasomnia,’ arriving on February 7. This album marks the…

Brutal Assault has unveiled over 90 names, making up over 70% of the total lineup. Opeth, Kerry King, Karnivool, Fear Factory, Cult of Luna, Paradise Lost, and 32 more bands are among the newly announced acts. After eight years, Swedish masters of progressive death metal Opeth will return to the fortress. These pioneers will bring…

Amenra make their return with two EPs that highlight the band’s career as one of the most compelling and unequivocally vital entities in extreme music. Titled De Toorn and With Fang and Claw respectively, each of these EPs have distinct soundscapes, so…

Returning for its 6th edition after another year of crowd-pleasing epic fun in Vancouver, B.C., Canada’s premier melodic and power metal festival Hyperspace Metal Fest announces the addition of headliner Greyhawk along with The Astral Prophets to their…

Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy was asked about Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain retiring from touring in a new interview with Metal Pilgrim. Portnoy wrote he was “shocked” about McBain’s retirement in a social media post and the Dream Theater drummer wa…

Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy was asked about Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain retiring from touring in a new interview with Metal Pilgrim. Portnoy wrote he was “shocked” about McBrain’s retirement in a social media post and the Dream Theater drummer w…

Three-headed Danish doom monster Katla is set to take 2025 by the throat with the release of their unmissable debut album, Scandinavian Pain, out March 21 via Napalm Records. After years of honing their colossal sound and live energy, the band delivers…

OPETH’s Mikael Åkerfeldt has paid tribute to legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES), who died earlier this week at the age of 65. Sykes, who performed with THIN LIZZY and WHITESNAKE in th…