BLOODBOUND
"THE TALES OF NOSFERATU - 2 DECADES OF BLOOD"
Power Heavy Metal
Year:19.04.2024
(AFM RECORDS)

The Swedish power metal band BLOODBOUND is celebrating its birthday! Twenty years of band existence and twenty years packed with studio albums and a lot of big festival appearances and tours. Now it's time to pay homage to the band with a live album, which with songs like "Battle in the Sky", "The Warlock's Trail" or "Drink with the Gods" has earned them an unthinkable place on the power metal throne and a standing as a great live band. "The Tales of Nosferatu - Two Decades of Blood" is the band's second live album and the package is packed full. In addition to the 2LP version in the matching Blood Splatter design, there will be a CD Earbook, which includes an extra Blu-Ray with various live performances and all the music videos. Both configurations will include a comic, whi...

ATTIC
"RETURN OF THE WITCHFINDER"
Dark Heavy Metal
Year:05.04.2024
(SOULFOOD MUSIC)

"Attic are back with their furious third album entitled 'Return Of The Witchfinder". The german five piece presents dark and sinister heavy metal with a slight black metal influence - fierce and evil as it can possibly get. "This album is both back to the roots and also more extreme compared to 'The Invocation' and 'Sanctimonious'", vocalist Meister Cagliostro states. "It's the traditional Attic sound meeting some new and even heavier elements." Follow the Witchfinder's call or burn at the stake!"

CD/ LP:

1. The Covenant
2. Darkest Rites
3. Hailstorm And Tempest
4. The Thief's Candle
5. Return Of The Witchfinder
6. Offerings To Baalberith
7. Azrael
8. Up In The Castle
9. The Baleful Baron
10. Synodus Horrenda

JINJER
"LIVE IN LOS ANGELES"
Female Heavy Metal/ Metalcore
Year:17.05.2024
(NAPALM RECORDS)

Experience JINJER live in Los Angeles with their first official live DVD/BluRay!Ukraine’s JINJER are inarguably one of modern metal's hottest and most exciting bands active today. Through their relentless hard work, matchless talent and non-stop touring, the four-piece has manifested its standing as one of the best live acts to date, gaining them a fiercely loyal, rabid fanbase and audience of millions of people at the biggest festivals worldwide - such as Hellfest, Rock am Ring, Graspop Metal Meeting, Download Festival and Rocklahoma USA, plus sold out headline shows across Europe and North America. Bringing their intense stage show and trademark sound to the masses, JINJER will drop their first official live album, Live in Los Angeles, on May 17, 2024.Live in Los Angeles was r...

MUNICIPAL WASTE
"TANGO & THRASH REDUX BLACK/ WHITE MARBLED VINYL (LP)"
Thrash Metal
Year:24.05.2024
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

Municipal Waste are an American thrash metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia, in 2001. The band is known for their fast-paced, aggressive sound and humorous lyrics, often focusing on themes like partying, skateboarding, and pop culture references. They draw influences from classic thrash metal bands like Slayer, D.R.I., and Nuclear Assault, infusing their music with a modern and energetic approach.Previously released in 2003 as a split-EP with Californian crossover Thrash trio Bad Acid Trip, the re-release includes the original 5 Municipal Waste tracks. In addition there are 4 bonus tracks including covers of Poison Idea and Corrosion Of Conformity. With all-new artwork, the tracks were remastered by J-F Dagenais (Kataklysm).CD/ LP:01. Escape From New York02. Big Trouble In Little China0...

BAT
"UNDER THE CROOKED CLAW"
Thrash Metal
Year:17.05.2024
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

Metal-punk trio BAT have been delivering their own blood-spattered horror since ascending from the underground a decade ago. The brainchild of MUNICIPAL WASTE guitarist Ryan Waste, BAT is the horror-themed cousin of his aforementioned band, with dashes of Motörhead and Venom. BAT pushes the boundaries between heavy metal, punk and rock ‘n’ roll; dynamically all coagulating together into one cohesive dirty sound. Our attraction to horror is visceral and undeniable. So is our love of BAT.

CD/ LP:

01. Una Torcia Illumina Il Ciel
02. Vampyre Lore
03. Rite For Exorcism
04. Streetbanger
05. Just Buried
06. Warshock
07. Horror Vision
08. Battered
09. Revenge of the Wolf
10. Marauders of Doom
11. Electric Warning
12. Bastardized Force
13. Final Strike

MANIC EDEN
"MANIC EDEN 30 ANNIVERS. EDIT."
Hard Rock
Year:12.04.2024
(MASCOT LABEL GROUP)

    Former Whitesnake members Adrian Vandenberg, Rudy Sarzo, and Tommy Aldridge released Manic Eden album in 1994.    30th anniversary release of Manic Eden release.    Manic Eden album is release on vinyl for the first time!      30 years ago Manic Eden released their first and only album.Manic Eden were a short-lived hard rock band consisting of former members of Whitesnake and Little Caesar. Following David Coverdale's decision to place Whitesnake on indefinite hiatus in the early 1990s, Manic Eden was founded in 1993 and had 3 members of Whitesnake from the Slip of the Tongue- era, Adrian Vandenberg (guitar), Rudy Sarzo (bass) and Tommy Aldridge (drums). Little Caesar vocalist Ron Young was the final piece of th...

DARKNESS
"BLOOD ON CANVAS"
Thrash/ Speed Metal
Year:26.04.2024
(MASSACRE RECORDS)

"Blood On Canvas" is the most ferocious album to date from the thrashers DARKNESS from Essen, Germany. The songs are more aggressive and heavier than anything else in the DARKNESS discography to date.Although it is not a concept album, "Blood On Canvas" is not a mere collection of nine songs created in one period, but a multi-faceted sound painting, painted with the colors of wrath.Musically, DARKNESS deliver the uncompromising and fast thrash metal they have been known for since their debut album "Death Squad" (1987). However, the compositions on this album are more complex and detailed than usual, without losing any of the aggression, heaviness and authenticity.The lyrics are no longer just a description of the madness that determines the course of this world, but get to the heart of the...

CEDRIC BURNSIDE
"HILL COUNTRY LOVE"
Blues
Year:05.04.2024
(MASCOT LABEL GROUP)

Cedric Burnside previous album, ‘I Be Trying’ from 2022, won a Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album!Provogue Records is proud to announce the latest studio album from Grammy-Award Winning Bluesman, Cedric Burnside, entitled ‘Hill Country Love’.To Cedric Burnside, ‘Hill Country Love’ is a culmination of a career that’s already seen astonishing accomplishments and only keeps growing. When Cedric Burnside prepared to record ‘Hill Country Love’, the follow-up to his 2021 Grammy-winning album ‘I Be Trying’, he set up shop in a former legal office located in a row of structures in the seat of Tippah County, a town with 5,000 residents that’s known as the birthplace of the Hill Country Blues style. The fourteen songs on th...

FEUERSCHWANZ
"WARRIORS"
Folk Metal/ Viking Metal
Year:19.04.2024
(NAPALM RECORDS)

"For the first time in English! Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Feuerschwanz releases 2 brand-new English songs and 10 hits rearranged in English".CD/ LP:01    Highlander (English Version)02    The Unholy Grail (feat. Dominum, Orden Ogan)03    The Forgotten Commandment    04    Memento Mori (English Version, feat. Lord of the Lost, Chris Harms) 05    Death on the Dragonship    06    Wardwarf (feat. Francesco Cavalieri)07    Circlepit of Hell    08    Song of Ice and Fire (feat. Patty Gurdy)09    Purgatory    10    Bastard of Asgard    11    SGFRD Dra...

SARCASM
"MOURNINGHOUL"
Thrash/ Death Metal
Year:12.04.2024
(NAPALM RECORDS)

Sarcasm delivers a furious and energetic trip to the early days! Multifaceted entertainment for sophisticated Death Metal freaks!Sarcasm has had a storied career. Originally formed in Sweden in 1987, Sarcasm would release blistering Death Metal throughout the early and mid 90’s. After a shortlived reunion in 1997, they would come back into the fold in 2015 with a new re-designed version of their lineup. Now they return with their new full-length album “Mourninghoul”.“Mourninghoul” is Sarcasm’s fifth album, it was recorded during six months of the last year. Mixed and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory at Rorysound. With the new drummer Jesper Ojala the band has recorded their most dynamic and innovative album to date, while the band keeps evolving and raises ...

DEAD HEAD
"SHADOW SOUL"
Thrash/ Death Metal
Year:29.03.2024
(HAMMERHEART RECORDS)

Über Thrash Metal that might cause serious damage to body, mind & soul. Dead Head celebrates 35th anniversary with “Shadow Soul”!

• 35th anniversary release, proving Dead Head is stronger than ever!
• Recorded by Erwin Hermsen at Toneshed Studio (Trouble, Pestilence, Malevolent Creation) resulting in a crushing Thrash attack.
• Killer artwork by Vladimir Chebakov (Katalepsy, Hidious Divinity).

For fans of: Slayer, Kreator, Sadus, Dark Angel...

CD/ LP:

1. Litany of the Weak
2. Serpents of Fame
3. Caverns of Fate
4. Defiance
5. The Age of Hype
6. The Run
7. Opulent Disruption
8. Dark Emptiness

HAMMER KING
"KONIG UND KAISER"
Power Heavy Metal
Year:22.03.2024
(NAPALM RECORDS)

German heavy metal/power metal unit HAMMER KING are back with a brand-new bombastic full-length full of true headbanger hits! The new offering, entitled König und Kaiser, continues the storyline of the band paying homage to the mighty Hammer King, and is set for release on March 22, 2024 via Napalm Records. HAMMER KING, led by ex-Ross The Boss vocalist Titan Fox, was formed in 2015 and has captured the scene with their five previous offerings and live performances, among others at Summer Breeze Open Air following their last album, the massive (?) 2022 release Kingdemonium. On König und Kaiser the band is joined by noteworthy guest features from the likes of The Tribune (of labelmates WARKINGS), with whom HAMMER KING is heading out on a huge European tour with in spring 2024. Hamm...

EXHORDER
"DEFECTUM OMNIUM"
Thrash/ Death Metal
Year:08.03.2024
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

EXHORDER is a legendary thrash band from New Orleans, Louisiana. Emerging from the late 80’s, EXHORDER quickly gained recognition for their aggressive and innovative approach.In fact, the band is also often credited for heavily influencing PANTERA and the groove metal genre. After an extremely successful comeback record in 2019, the band is back to solidify their place in thrash metal royalty. Joined by new lead guitarist Pat O’Brien (ex-CANNIBAL CORPSE).Produced by Jens Bogren (AMON AMARTH).CD:1 Wrath of Prophecies2 Under the Gaslight3 Forever and Beyond Despair4 The Tale of Unsound Minds5 Divide and Conquer6 Year of the Goat7 Taken by Flames8 Defectum Omnium/Stolen Hope9 Three Stages of Truth/Lacing the Well10 Sedition11 Desensitized12 Your SixLINE UP:Kyle Thomas | Vocals, Gu...

LUTHARO
"CHASING EUPHORIA"
Melodic Death Metal
Year:24.03.2024
(ATOMIC FIRE)

Canada’s new heavy/melo death metal force LUTHARO with its Atomic Fire Records label debut!LUTHARO is a heavy/melo-death metal band from Hamilton, Canada. Formed in 2014, LUTHARO strive to form an epic sound that collides aspects of power and death, combining artfully crafted melodies, harmonies and precision with power.Following the self-released debut album "Hiraeth" in 2021, singer Krista Shipperbottom and her band are now presenting their official label debut on Atomic Fire Records - and it's a real treat. Enter: "Chasing Euphoria"! The Canadians, who have always been an active live band and have already toured with Unleash The Archers, Alestorm and The Agonist, among others, deliver an amazing piece of work that leaves a lasting impression with its perfect balance between p...

ABORTED
"VAULT OF HORRORS"
Death Metal
Year:15.03.2024
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

“Vault of Horrors” is the 12th studio album by modern death metal masters ABORTED and not only a tribute to several classic horror flicks but also filled to the brim with guest vocals from members of Shadow Of Intent, Cryptopsy, Ingested, Ov Sulfur, Archspire and many more. On release date, the band kicks off their European tour and presents the clip for “Condemned to Rot” featuring Francesco from Fleshgod Apocalypse. A bloodsoaked delicacy for all deathcore and extreme metal gourmets!DIGI/ LP:01 Dreadbringer(feat. Ben Duerr, Shadow Of Intent)02 Condemned To Rot(feat. Francesco Paoli, Fleshgod Apocalypse)03 Brotherhood Of Sleep(feat. Johnny Ciardullo, Angelmaker)04 Death Cult(feat. Alex Erian, Despised Icon)05 Hellbound(feat. Matt McGachy, Cryptopsy)06 Insect Politi...