NIGHTWISH
"YESTERWYNDE" Symphonic Female Heavy Metal
Year:20.09.2024 (NUCLEAR BLAST)
Still, Finnish Symphonic metal legends NIGHTWISH filled this word with life, when they announced their tenth studio album at the end of last month. Today, NIGHTWISH have officially launched the pre-order for Yesterwynde.Yesterwynde will be available in a number of different vinyl variants, as a jewelcase, digipak, earbook and as part of a deluxe vinyl boxset.To celebrate the news, NIGHTWISH have opened the door to their newly-built universe a tiny bit and allowed their fans a first glimpse of Yesterwynde. The band shares their first single 'Perfume Of The Timeless' today, a beautiful song that provides a taste of the grandeur, drama and heaviness the new album has to offer. Tuomas Holopainen shares his thoughts about 'Perfume Of The Timeless':”You a...
NILE
"THE UNDERWORLD AWAITS US ALL" Death Metal
Year:23.08.2024 (NAPALM RECORDS)
World-renowned American death metal icons NILE return in 2024 with their highly-anticipated 10th onslaught, The Underworld Awaits Us All, out August 23 via Napalm Records. Boasting airtight technicality and unrelenting brutality, the new album pushes each member of NILE – founding mastermind/guitarist Karl Sanders, longtime drum master George Kollias, vocalist/guitarists Brian Kingsland and Zach Jeter, and bassist Dan Vadim Von – to their furthest extremes both in artistry and performance. Once again produced and recorded at Sanders’ own Serpent Headed Studios in Greenville, South Carolina, the band returned to Vile Nilotic Rites engineer Mark Lewis (Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Whitechapel) for mixing and mastering. The Underworld Awaits Us All’s mind-bending art ...
BLIND GUARDIAN
"SOMEWHERE FAR BEYOND REVISITED" Power Progressive Heavy Metal
Year:02.08.2024 (NUCLEAR BLAST)
Right on time with their show at 2024’s edition of Wacken Open Air, BLIND GUARDIAN proudly announce the release of Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited on August 2nd which includes a complete re-recording of this classic as well as a live celebration of 1992’s Somewhere Far Beyond, a landmark record for Germany’s heavy metal titans. After three albums on No Remorse Records, it was the band’s major label debut via Virgin Records and opened threm doors to the Japanese market resulting in a wider availability and presence on the global metal scene. After finding the right balance of speed, heaviness, melodies, drama and irresistible choruses on 1990’s Tales From The Twilight World, Somewhere Far Beyond honed this approach to perfection, evolving further on a conceptual...
SIMONE SIMONS
"VERMILLION" Symphonic Female Heavy Metal
Year:23.08.2024 (NUCLEAR BLAST)
SIMONE SIMONS has been a pioneering force within the world of metal for over two decades as part of EPICA. Now, alongside her musical partner and longtime collaborator, ARJEN LUCASSEN (AYREON), she embarks on the journey of her debut solo record, Vermillion.ARJEN is no stranger to SIMONE's soaring operatic voice, one that can stir even a gargoyle’s stone heart to tears. Together they have crafted a sonic universe that befits the influential figure she is. Vermillion emerges as a gargantuan goose-bump generator, a universally touching, stellar tour de force. Vermillion will be released on the 23rd August via Nuclear Blast Records.CD/ LP:01. Aeterna02. In Love We Rust03. Cradle To The Grave (feat. Alissa White-Gluz)04. Fight or Flight05. The Weight of My World06. Vermillion Dreams...
CAVALERA
"SCHIZOPHRENIA 2024" Thrash/ Death Metal
Year:21.06.2024 (NUCLEAR BLAST)
After the two new recordings of Morbid Visions and Bestial Devastation were so well received by fans and the press, the Cavalera brothers Max and Iggor are going into the next round.
The album Schizophrenia, which was originally released by Sepultura in 1987, will also be released in 2024 under the band name Cavalera.
CD/ LP:
01. Intro 02. From The Past Comes The Storms 03. To The Wall 04. Escape To The Void 05. Inquisition Symphony 06. Screams Behind The Shadows 07. Septic Schizo 08. The Abyss 09. R.I.P. (Rest In Pain) 10. Nightmares Of Delirium
Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian come together to release new music for the first time in 7 years! 'V' is a milestone that celebrates the journey, talent, and vision of Black Country Communion. "Stay Free," the lead single, is a powerhouse track that blends hard rock's raw energy is released on March 1, 2024. The 2LP comes with a bonus side D with 3 live recordings from the 2018 UK tour.Black Country Communion, the iconic rock supergroup is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, V, available worldwide on June 14.Black Country Communion is a powerhouse supergroup fusing the incredible talents of Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze...
EXODUS
"BRITISH DISASTER: THE BATTLE Of '89 (LIVE AT THE ASTORIA)" Thrash Metal
Year:31.05.2024 (NUCLEAR BLAST)
A full live show from 1989 featuring the line up that recorded Pleasures of the Flesh and Fabulous Disaster - A must have live document for every old school thrash metal fan - 15 tracks ,a best of setlist from the first 3 classic albums ! - The Fabulous Disaster tracks sound live rawer and more energetic and Pleasures Of The Flesh sound more aggressive. - Another night of good violent friendly fun. - A showcase of razorsharp riffs and mean,ripping fast thrash metal – The Exodus Attack! - Featuring the H -team - Hunolt & Holt on guitars - The ultimate live album presenting the sheer energy of what made Exodus famous and notorious for during the 80s and made them a legendary thrash metal band! - Finally available after 35 years! - Mixed and mastered by Zeuss - Artwork an...
Apocalyptica is a Finnish cello metal band known for their unique style of music, blending heavy metal with classical cello arrangements. The song "Nothing else matters", which the band has covered on their album "Apocalyptica plays Metallica by four cello" recorded in 1996, was featured in the Netflix show "Wednesday" at the end of Episode 3, which had a huge impact for the band on new & younger listeners for example on Spotify. "Apocalyptica - Plays Metallica Vol.2" is a very special album and also their 10th studio album. Not just going back to their roots, this time Metallica themselves are involved. A vocal feature on "One" by James Hetfield (has never happened before in 40+ years of Metallica) – confidential, embargo till announcement & release May, 17th - , Rob Trujill...
HAMMERFALL
"AVENGE THE FALLEN" Power Heavy Metal
Year:09.08.2024 (NUCLEAR BLAST)
That’s right, less than a year after taking the final bow of the “United Forces” tour, the quintet of guitarist Oscar Dronjak, singer Joacim Cans, bass player Fredrik Larsson, guitarist Pontus Norgen, and drummer David Wallin are back with ten brand new solid pieces of classic heavy metal.“This is our 13th album”, Joacim Cans says with pride. “How do you still stay relevant after 13 albums? It’s very much like the opening line to the song ´Avenge The Fallen´: “What is the worst, be the one who died, or be the one who survived.”“Think about it, because it is a tough question”.He continues, “Do we want to be a band who releases new music just for the sole reason of getting out on the road again or do we want ...
ROTTING CHRIST
"PRO XRISTOU" Black Metal
Year:24.05.2024 (SEASON OF MIST)
For over three decades, Tolis brothers Sakis and Themis have carved a blackened path through the metal world. Architects of the Hellenic black metal, ROTTING CHRIST have been blending histrionic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements for 35 years.Now, the Greek metal legends present their 14th studio album: ‘Pro Xristou’. Translating to “Before Christ” in Greek, this album is a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who stood resilient against the Christian tide, safeguarding ancient values and knowledge. Dive deep into the legacies of figures like Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings through tracks such as "The Apostate" and "Ygdrassil".‘Pro Xristou’ encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ's signature...
KRYPTOS
"DECIMATOR" Heavy Metal
Year:05.07.2024 (AFM RECORDS)
KRYPTOS, the Indian Heavy Metal institution is back. Their thunderous seventh studio album "Decimator" has all the old-school trademarks the band is praised for: crushing guitar riffs, barbwire vocals and a more powerful songwriting than ever before. It's the perfect combination of classic 80s metal and caustic thrash sensibilities, dragged kicking and screaming into the modern age.
On 5th of July 2024 "Decimator" will be released as limited orange vinyl, as black vinyl and Jewel Case-CD. Be prepared for this sonic armageddon and crank it up to the max!
CD/ LP:
1. Sirens of Steel 2. Fall to the Spectre's Gaze 3. Turn Up the Heat 4. Electrify 5. Solaris
6. Decimator 7. In the Shadow of the Blade 8. Pathfinder 9. We Are the Night
The Italian Symphonic Power Metal institution RHAPSODY OF FIRE return with one of their best works yet, a continuation of their Epic Nephilim Saga which first started with “The Eighth Mountain” in 2019. Their new epos is called: “Challenge The Wind”!Ask any Power Metal fan and they will remark about how in 30 years RHAPSODY OF FIRE not only shaped a genre but developed as a band and created a legacy as the undisputed kings of Symphonic Power Metal.Having built their standing upon classics like Legendary Tales (1997), Symphony Of Enchanted Lands (1998) or Dawn Of Victory (2000), RHAPSODY OF FIRE once again show what they do best: Epic Orchestral arrangements, grandiose Choirs, fast and melodic guitars and a gripping story, that ties this opus of Symphonic-Power-fines...
MUNICIPAL WASTE
"TANGO & THRASH REDUX " 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...
AMORPHIS
"TALES FROM THE THAUSAND LAKES - LIVE AT TAVASTIA" Folk Metal/ Melodic Death Metal
Year:12.07.2024 (ATOMIC FIRE)
Immerse yourself in a musical phenomenon that is second to none: The 30th anniversary of AMORPHIS' landmark album "Tales From The Thousand Lakes" is celebrated with a live recording that sets new standards in terms of brilliance and intensity. This unique release, available on BluRay, CD and vinyl, was recorded at the iconic Tavastia club in Helsinki, Finland,in chronological order. Available from July 12, 2024, this release manifests AMORPHIS' unparalleled dynamism and artistic uniqueness. Rarely has the raw power and emotional depth of a live performance been captured so authentically as on this sonic memento and extraordinary concert film.“Tales From The Thousand Lakes” unfolds as much more than your average live recording; it is an ode to Finnish mythology, a nod ...
NIGHTMARE
"ENCRYPTED" Power Heavy Metal
Year:07.06.2024 (AFM RECORDS)
2024 is the year of NIGHTMARE, unbowed, unbreakable and inspired, ready to take their music to a whole new level, they return.When powerhouse vocalist Barbara Mogore joined after 2 years, it marked a new era for NIGHTMARE. Barbara helped NIGHTMARE transcend into new dimensions and refine their sound. NIGHTMARE are now ready to unleash their brand new and fourteenth studio album, “Encrypted”, with the brilliant voice of Barbara unto the world.Encrypted is set to be released in June 2024 through AFM Records!The band's continued desire and passion to take their music to the next level is still alive!As the band states: “…We have decided to move to new heights in terms of musical approach to make Encrypted our most ambitious album to date in terms of production, m...