When Dark Funeral released their debut EP in 1994, it came as a bit of a surprise to the unsuspecting Swedish metal scene – and for good reason. Mikael Svanberg, better known as Lord Ahriman, and his bandmates kept the formation of Dark Funeral a secret for well over a year
AMON AMARTH announce The Allfather Awakens – a ten-song masterwork that further cements the legacy of the Swedish metal titan’s spectacularly memorable riffs and unflinching melodic aural power. The Allfather Awakens sees its release October 2 via Metal Blade Records. Pre-Order / Pre-Save Release “Gjallarhorn” Single / Video - Watch
Thrash metal pioneers FORBIDDEN are proud to announce their new self-titled album, set for release on October 23rd via BLKIIBLK, marking the band's first full-length release since 2010. To celebrate the announcement and offer fans a taste of what to expect, FORBIDDEN unleashes their new single,
Few musicians have lived heavy metal history quite like Rudy Sarzo. From his groundbreaking work with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne to stints with Whitesnake, Dio and beyond, Sarzo has spent decades helping shape the sound of hard rock and metal. In an exclusive interview with Erin Greatrix for This
TRIVIUM ANNOUNCE FALL 2026 HEADLINE TOUR IN FLAMES, ORBIT CULTURE, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, + FROZEN SOUL ALSO TO APPEAR THE LATEST ERA OF THE BAND IS UPON US — NEW MUSIC COMING SOON GRAMMY-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM — vocalist/guitarist MATTHEW K. HEAFY; guitarist COREY BEAULIEU; bassist PAOLO GREGOLETTO; and drummer ALEX
GRAMMY-NOMINATED HARDCORE LEGENDS HATEBREED ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM FATAL PARADOX ALBUM ARRIVES NOVEMBER 6VIA BLKIIBLK — PRE-ORDER HERE BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR VICIOUS NEW SINGLE "KILL COUNT INCREASE" — WATCH BAND HEADLINING SUMMER SLAUGHTER Studied, imitated, but neverreplicated, the Grammy-nominated hardcore legends HATEBREED have remained a fixture of
Neumann proudly unveils the U 47 fet Bon Scott Edition, a strictly limited special edition of one of the most iconic studio microphones in recording history. In partnership the Bon Scott Estate, this exclusive release honors Bon Scott, the electrifying frontman of AC/DC, and the microphone that captured the
After decades as the bassist and primary songwriter for Skid Row, Rachel Bolan has stepped into new territory with his debut solo album, Gargoyle Of The Garden State. Produced by multi-Grammy Award winner Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Rush, Evanescence, Alice In Chains, Skid Row), the album began as a
The birthplace of heavy metal is preparing to honour one of its greatest icons as Birmingham comes together to celebrate the very first Ozzy Day on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The city-wide celebration will feature a free programme of live music, public art, special performances, and fan tributes, transforming
Released: July 14, 1992 Rust in Peace pushed Megadeth’s technical side about as far as it could go. The playing was rapid, tangled, and exact, with songs that could change direction three times before most bands reached the chorus. Trying to top it by becoming even more complicated was
Progressive sludge metal titans Mastodon have officially announced their ninth studio album, Marrow Deep, set for release on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The announcement follows the recent release of the album’s first single, “Your Ghost Again,” and now arrives with the debut of a second track, “Snakes
On July 11, 2000, Lars Ulrich sat behind a microphone in Washington and argued that musicians should control what happens to their music. It should have been an easy position to defend. Instead, his appearance before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee became one of the defining images of the