WARRANT (GER)
"THE SPEED OF METAL"
Thrash Metal
Release date: 31.10.2025
(MASSACRE RECORDS)

The motto of the North Rhine-Westphalian power/speed metal band Warrant is clear: quality over quantity.

Founded in 1983 and reunited in 1999 after a few years' hiatus, the band is releasing its third studio album in 2025, fronted by Jörg Juraschek.

But even after the first few notes of the track Falling Down, it's clear that the album is a real banger.

CD/ LP:

1. Blood Moon Prelude
2. Cut into Pieces
3. Demons
4. Falling Down
5. Windy City (The Sweet cover)
6. Cry Out
7. Salvation
8. Regain the Fire
9. It's Up to You (re-recording)
10. Scream for Metal

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
"BEST OF - VOLUME 2"
Heavy Metal
Release date: 24.10.2025
(Better Noise Music)

The follow-up to "Best of Volume 1" from multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch commemorating the band's 20 year anniversary. "Best Of Volume 2" - mirrors its counterpart "Best of Volume 1" which released worldwide on July 18. It's the second half of the collection of re-recorded epic Five Finger Death Punch hits. Together, these two albums define the band's impressive history. With over 8 billion streams, 16 #1 hits at Active Rock Radio, and a massive catalog of RIAA-certified gold and platinum releases, Five Finger Death Punch stands as one of the dominating forces in rock. "Best Of - Volume 2" includes a brand-new version of "The End" featuring Japan's very own Baby Metal. This release celebrates the band’s past while charging full-force in...

STILLBIRTH
"SURVIVAL PROTOCOL"
Death Metal
Release date: 31.10.2025
(Reigning Phoenix Music)

STILLBIRTH are a sonic tsunami of slamming brutality, merging death metal, grindcore, and deathcore into one devastating force. Hailing from Hagen, Germany, they’ve been demolishing stages worldwide since 1999 with filthy grooves, blast beats, and unstoppable energy. Their intense live shows are a chaotic celebration of destruction and party vibes, surf shorts and circle pits included. They’ve conquered the US, Europe, and Asia, shredding through festivals like Summer Breeze Open Air, Obscene Extreme, and Party.San Metal Open Air. Their upcoming concept album "Survival Protocol" unleashes apocalyptic heaviness with sharpened songwriting and crushing intent. STILLBIRTH are a full-blown death metal carnival that leaves nothing but wreckage in its wake. 

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ZAKK SABBATH
"GREATEST RIFFS"
Doom Heavy Metal
Release date: 26.09.2025
(PROPHECY PRODUCTIONS)

ZAKK SABBATH, the preeminent BLACK SABBATH tribute band featuring guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde, bassist Blasko, and drummer Joey Castillo are back to sell their souls for rock 'n' roll! "Greatest Riffs" is a 10-track retrospective of pure BLACK SABBATH worship, with choice cuts pulled from across the massively received albums "Vertigo", "Doomed Forever Forever Doomed" and "Vol. 4 Redux". "Greatest Riffs" features blistering ZAKK SABBATH renditions of songs originally appearing on the Birmingham four's undeniable classics "Master of Reality", "Paranoid", "Vol. 4", and the self-titled debut LP. Founded by BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman Zakk Wylde, renowned for his many years as lead guitarist for OZZY OSBOURNE and now PANTERA, alongside OZZY OSBOURNE and ROB ZOMB...