PARADISE LOST
"ASCENSION"
Melodic Death/ Gothic Metal
Year:19.09.2025
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

For over three decades, Paradise Lost have ruled the dark side of metal – with over two million records sold and a legacy that continues to echo throughout the genre. Now they return with Ascension – a powerful new chapter that explores the full depth of their unmistakable sound.Ten brand-new tracks, produced by guitarist Gregor Mackintosh, take you through crushing doom riffs, mournful melodies, and thunderous gothic metal – all steeped in the existential unrest of the human experience.CD:1 Serpent On The Cross2 Tyrants Serenade3 Salvation4 Silence Like The Grave5 Lay A Wreath Upon The World6 Diluvium7 Savage Days8 Sirens9 Deceivers10 The PrecipiceDIGI-BONUS:11 This Stark Town12 A Life Unknown2LP:1 Serpent On The Cross2 Tyrants Serenade3 Salvation4 Silence Like The Grave...

HELLOWEEN
"GIANTS AND MONSTERS"
Melodic Power Heavy Metal
Year:29.08.2025
(Reigning Phoenix Music)

The reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release its new album, "Giants & Monsters", on August 29 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).The band states: "We locked ourselves in a studio, summoned some giants, wrestled a few monsters, and somehow came out with a brand-new album: 'Giants & Monsters'. (It also smells like victory and possibly dragon breath.)"The album is DONE.Regarding how HELLOWEEN has managed to pull off the seemingly impossible by keeping all seven members of the band happy — returning singer Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen along with Deris, guitarists Michael Weikath and Sascha Gerstner, bassist Markus Grosskopf and drummer Daniel Löble.CD/ 2LP/ Vocals:1. Giants On The Run    ...

NOVEMBERS DOOM
"MAJOR ARCANA"
Black/ Doom Metal
Year:19.09.2025
(PROPHECY PRODUCTIONS)

NOVEMBERS DOOM return with their twelfth full-length album, which is entitled "Major Arcana". Following six long years after their acclaimed latest opus "Nephilim Grove" (2019), the American dark metal stalwarts have raised the stakes even higher by creating a conceptual album that thematically draws inspiration from tarot and divination. This overarching theme reflects in the artwork and design of "Major Arcana" as well as in the lyrical storytelling throughout the album. Founded in 1989 in Chicago, Illinois by vocalist Paul Kuhr, NOVEMBERS DOOM have continued to grow and evolve over more than three decades. Initially emerging as one of the leaders of American death doom, their debut album "Amid Its Hallowed Mirth" in early 1995 set the band firmly on a dark musical course. Ove...

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST
"DARKNESS INVISIBLE"
Melodic Death Metal
Year:26.09.2025
(Reigning Phoenix Music)

Melodic Death Metal pioneers MORS PRINCIPIUM EST return with full force on their ninth studio album "Darkness Invisible" - a powerful and emotionally charged statement that continues their legacy of intensity, melody, and evolution. MORS PRINCIPIUM EST remain a steadfast force - rooted in tradition, yet never bound by it. "Darkness Invisible" is more than an album. It’s a reckoning. A return. And a warning: the fire still burns.

CD/ LP:

1. Of Death
2. Venator
3. Monuments
4. Tenebrae Latebra
5. Summoning the Dark
6. Beyond the Horizon
7. The Rivers of Avernus
8. In Sleep There Is Peace
9. An Aria of the Damned
10. All Life Is Evil
11. Makso mitä makso (Isac Elliot cover) - DIGI/ LP BONUS

GREEN CARNATION
"A DARK POEM, PART I: SHORES OF MELANCHOLIA"
Progressive Dark Metal
Year:05.09.2025
(SEASON OF MIST)

No matter what stylistic path they take, Green Carnation have never shied away from grand, gloomy statements. Founded in the early ‘90s by Emperor’s former bassist Tchort, the Norwegians quickly amassed a cult following thanks to one of the most ambitious epics in metal history. Even before going on hiatus during the mid-2000s, the ever-evolving auteurs still flashed a flare for the dramatic by performing their acoustic verses underneath a mountain dam. However, there was one tale - or three, to be exact - that continued to elude them. Until now. With A Dark Poem, Green Carnation have finally finished their masterpiece.   The idea for an album trilogy stems from Green Carnation’s earliest yesteryears, but the first part of A Dark Poem cites variou...

AMORPHIS
"BORDERLAND"
Epic/ Viking/ Folk Metal
Year:26.09.2025
(Reigning Phoenix Music)

“Borderland” is the first AMORPHIS album that was created in collaboration with the Danish producer Jacob Hansen. Previously we had recorded three great albums in Jens Bogren's studio. During the planning phase of the project, we felt it was time to try something new and see what working with a different producer would bring.AMORPHIS has a very distinctive sound and way of making music. Having six strong personalities in the band naturally brings its own challenges to the production process, especially for the producer. Jacob was chosen for several important reasons: He has worked with an impressively diverse range of artists and is an incredibly calm, creative and imaginative producer.The lyrics are again by Pekka Kainulainen, and the album cover is by Dutch ar...

VINTERSORG
"VATTENKRAFTERNAS SPELL"
Epic/ Viking/ Folk Metal
Year:26.09.2025
(NAPALM RECORDS)

Vintersorg returns with their long-awaited new album “Vattenkrafternas Spel”! Merging old and new with a captivating mix of athmospheric Metal and Folk!Sweden’s elemental force Vintersorg returns with their new album “Vattenkrafternas Spel”! “Vattenkrafternas Spel” merging old and new with a captivating mix of atmospheric Black Metal and Folk! It doesn’t just retrace old steps... it digs deeper! This is not the “let’s drink ale in the woods” version of Folk Metal,Vintersorg deals in frostbitten grandeur and soaring melancholy.As always, Andreas Hedlund (aka mr. Vintersorg himself) leads the charge, balancing razor-edged riffing with layered clean vocals, icy shrieks, and a knack for songwriting that’s as cine...

WARMEN
"BAND OF BROTHERS"
Melodic Death Metal
Year:15.08.2025
(Reaper Entertainment)

With "Band Of Brothers", WARMEN boldly underline their claim to be the rightful heirs to the legendary Children of Bodom. Out on August 15th via Reaper Entertainment, the new studio album marks the band’s next step forward – harder, tighter, and more united than ever before. Following their acclaimed comeback "Here For None" in 2023, WARMEN are now raising the stakes with a record that delivers pure intensity. Compact songwriting, explosive performances, and a stronger-than-ever band chemistry define this release – a true Band Of Brothers in every sense. The album doesn’t follow a central concept but draws lyrical inspiration from raw emotion, real-world frustration, and fictional violence. “Some lyrics were written out of anger about the state of th...

GREEN LUNG
"WOODLAND RITES"
Doom Heavy Metal/ Stoner
Year:4065629685
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

“This is heavy metal how it should be done” - The GuardianA cult band in every sense of the word, GREEN LUNG emerged from London’s heavy rock scene with self-released debut EP Free the Witch(2018). Drawing on a host of peculiarly British musical influences, from doomy hard rock to pastoral prog and psych to the Hammer Horrortheatrics of the NWOBHM, the band have swiftly risen to the forefront of the UK metal scene. Lyrically celebrating the folklore, myths and legends of Britain, they conjure the wild and witchy spirit of their forebears for a new generation.Signed to Nuclear Blast, GREEN LUNG have released three critically acclaimed albums, Woodland Rites (2019), Black Harvest (2021) andThis Heathen Land (2023). They have toured internationally with CLUTCH and performed ...

AMBUSH
"EVIL IN ALL DIMENSIONS"
Heavy Metal
Year:05.09.2025
(NAPALM RECORDS)

Get your denim and leather jackets ready for AMBUSH and their Napalm Records debut Evil in All Dimensions, out September 5, 2025! Bursting with relentless energy, this monster captures the classic essence of heavy metal - championing the genre’s roots while setting a new benchmark for modern heavy music. Formed in 2013, AMBUSH quickly became a staple of the Swedish metal scene, delivering classic heavy metal vibes with a modern twist. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Judas Priest, Accept, and Iron Maiden, AMBUSH’s unique blend of traditional metal and fierce energy has earned them a dedicated fanbase around the globe. From fingernail-shattering riffs to screaming-solos and emotional lyrics, the Swedes emerged from the underground scene landing performances at Europe's...

DESASTER
"KILL ALL IDOLS"
Thrash/ Death Metal
Year:22.08.2025
(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

Since 1989, Germany’s Desaster have delivered their own unholy blend of extreme metal — and in 2025 they return with Kill All Idols. “Churches Without Saints was a typical old-school Desaster black-death-thrash album, but the new one is more diverse,” says guitarist and founding member Infernal. “Of course, Kill All Idols sticks to our classic Black/Thrash style, but this time our punk roots come through clearer than ever.”After a four-year wait, fans’ patience will pay off. “We never feel pressured — that would kill the fun and creativity. For us, it’s about enjoying ourselves, not business,” says Infernal. Anything that doesn’t convince all four members gets dropped. Kill All Idols is the second album with ...

YEAR OF THE GOAT
"TRIVIA GODDESS"
Dark Occult Rock/ Metal
Year:12.09.2025
(NAPALM RECORDS)

Six long years since their latest offering, Swedish occult rock frontrunners YEAR OF THE GOAT return with their fourth studio album, entitled "Trivia Goddess". Once again, they take a break from their ongoing trilogy that started with the award-winning album “Angels Necropolis” (2012), followed by the much-acclaimed “Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis” (2019).Inspired by the most harrowing moments in women's history – vilified by churches and men of a petty god, devalued as the lesser sex throughout the history of the Abrahamic religions – in true satanic fashion, "Trivia Goddess" sees the Norrköping, Sweden-based dark rock collective oppose the structures of true evil in the world. Evoking a sinister, almost medieval spirit on tracks such as "Power ...

UNLEASHED
"FIRE UPON YOUR LANDS"
Epic/ Viking/ Folk Metal
Year:17.08.2025
(NAPALM RECORDS)

Swedish death metal titans UNLEASHED mark their standing as one of the big four of the genre and strike back with full force, delivering a relentless war cry with their highly anticipated 15th studio album, Fire Upon Your Lands, out on August 15, 2025 via Napalm Records! For over 35 years, UNLEASHED has stood as a pillar in the scene - now, they unleash a storm of fury and god-like riffs. Continuing the story of No Sign Of Life (2021), the band unveils 11 neck-breaking tracks, telling stories of the World of Odalheim.From the very first crushing riffs in “Left for Dead”, as the warriors of Midgard deal with the captured son of White Christ, Fire Upon Your Lands plunges listeners into the chaos of battle. Forged in the fire of unrelenting aggression by mastermind and founder Joh...

JOE BONAMASSA
"BREAKTHROUGH"
Rock/ Blues
Year:18.07.2025
(MASCOT LABEL GROUP)

Blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa is back with Breakthrough, his powerful new studio album dropping July 18th.Produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, The Black Crowes, Journey) and co-written with Grammy-winner Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd), Breakthrough captures Bonamassa at the height of his creative powers. Expanding his signature sound while staying true to the deep blues roots that launched his storied career, the album promises raw emotion, blistering guitar work, and fresh sonic twists. With over 50 albums to his name and an unprecedented 28 #1 Billboard Blues Albums, Bonamassa proves yet again that he’s not just keeping the blues alive - he’s driving it into the future.CD/ LP:1. Breakthrough 2. Trigger Finger 3. I'll Take The ...

BLACKBRIAR
"A THOUSAND LITTLE DEATHS"
Symphonic Female Heavy Metal
Year:22.08.2025
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

Darkly poetic, cinematic, and emotionally haunting – BLACKBRIAR return this summer with their brand-new album A Thousand Little Deaths, out August 22 on limited colored vinyl and CD.After a milestone year in 2024 – with their first North American tour, performances at Wacken, Summer Breeze, and a European run supporting Kamelot – the Dutch symphonic/gothic metal band BLACKBRIAR are ready to take their signature sound to the next level. Once again produced by Joost van den Broek and recorded at a location tied to the band’s creative roots, this album promises to be deeper, darker, and more immersive than ever.Whether you've followed BLACKBRIAR for years or are just discovering their world of whimsical darkness – now is the perfect time to dive in.CD/ LP:1 ...