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    ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

SODOM
"THE ARSONIST"
Thrash Metal
Year:27.06.2025
(SPV)

German Thrash Metal legends Sodom returns with ‘The Arsonist‘, their first full-length album since 2020.It’s not only the complex production process that testifies to the band’s exceptional creative spirit, but also their diverse song writing, which saw all four Sodom musicians – Tom Angelripper (vocals, bass), Frank Blackfire (guitar), York Segatz (guitar) and Toni Merkel (drums) – involved in the development of the material on ‘The Arsonist’.The mastering was done by the famous sound engineer Eroc and the cover artwork with its martial design was penned by the exceptional Polish artist Zbigniew M. Bielak (Ghost, Mayhem, among others).CD/ 2LP:1. The Arsonist2. Battle Of Harvest Moon3. Trigger Discipline4. The Spirits That I Called5. Witchhun...

MANEGARM
"EDSVUREN"
Viking Metal
Year:29.08.2025
(NAPALM RECORDS)

Swedish Viking metal pioneers MÅNEGARM celebrate their 30-year career with the release of their most evocative album to date, Edsvuren, out August 29, 2025 via Napalm Records! As one of the leading bands in the genre, they once again bring their inimitable style and the blood oath of viking, black and folk metal back together for an unforgettable and diverse sonic journey. Pensive and dreamy atmospheric monsters meet songs for a proper mead binge - this mixture has brought the band a loyal international fan base and highly acclaimed appearances at prestigious festivals such as Ragnarök and Summer Breeze Open Air.On their 12th studio album, MÅNEGARM take the oath with traditional Nordic instruments, thus providing necessary authenticity. Powerful opener “I ...

PRIMAL FEAR
"DOMINATION"
Power Heavy Metal
Year:05.09.2025
(Reigning Phoenix Music)

The partially renewed German metal commando PRIMAL FEAR returns with a powerful album: The 13 tracks mixed by Jacob Hansen - including jubilant high-speed numbers like the single “Far Away”, pounding midtempo anthems and an instrumental number - leave nothing to be desired by fans and present the band around the two founding members Mat Sinner (bass, vocals) and Ralf Scheepers (vocals) stronger, if not stronger and more versatile than ever. With extensive touring plans behind them, PRIMAL FEAR leave no doubt with “Domination” that they are the undisputed spearheads of the heavy/power metal scene!CD/ 2LP:01 - The Hunter (00:04:20)02 - Destroyer (00:04:31)03 - Far Away (00:04:17)04 - I Am The Primal Fear (00:05:41)05 - Tears Of Fire (00:05:14)06 - Heroes And Gods (00:...

WITCHCRAFT
"IDAG"
Doom Heavy Metal/ Stoner
Year:23.05.2025
(PLASTIC HEAD DISTRIBUTION)

More than 20 years after their debut, Witchcraft's seventh album, 'IDAG', is a long-awaited full accounting of who they are as a band. Those who have been clamouring for a return to an earlier sound rooted in classic 70s progressive and heavy rock will be delighted by the strut of 'Irreligious Flamboyant Flame', while the eight-minute opening title track is the heaviest the band have ever sounded, and a series of interspersed acoustic-based pieces help to create a vision of a new, soulful, folkish doom taking shape as they move inexorably forward. CD/ LP:1. Idag2. Drömmar av is3. Drömmen om död och förruttnelse4. Om du vill5. Gläntan6. Burning Cross7. Irreligious Flamboyant Flame8. Christmas9. Spirit10. Om du vill (Slight Return...

BURNING WITCHES
"INQUISITION"
Female True Heavy Metal
Year:22.08.2025
(NAPALM RECORDS)

When BURNING WITCHES take the stage, the world trembles beneath their firestorm of heavy metal might. On their sixth studio album, Inquisition, out August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records, the Swiss powerhouse returns with a darker, more thunderous brew — diving headfirst into the themes of medieval persecution, religious oppression, and the unbreakable spirit of resistance. Featuring 12 brand-new tracks, the album marks a bold new era: forged in the flames of power/heavy metal, sharpened by anthemic songwriting and epic instrumentation.Following the classic heavy metal tones of their previous record, The Dark Tower (2023), Inquisition delivers tight production and an unrelenting onslaught of burning riffs, crushing drums, and vocal sorcery, driven by producers Damir Eskic (Des...

AURI
"III - CANDLES & BEGINNINGS"
Symphonic Female Heavy Metal
Year:15.08.2025
(ADA - Alternative Distribution Alliance)

The ethereal trio AURI returns with their long-awaited third studio album, III - Candles & Beginnings, set for release on August 15, 2025.Propelled by the celestial voice of Johanna Kurkela, the lush sonic landscapes of Tuomas Holopainen, and the boundless instrumental artistry of Troy Donockley, AURI once again invites listeners into a world that defies genre. Fusing elements of folk, progressive and symphonic music with touches of world, pop, and avant-garde, III - Candles & Beginnings promises an immersive journey for the senses.The creative process for this new chapter began in 2023, shortly after the completion of Nightwish’s 2024 opus Yesterwynde. While Troy composed in the serene landscapes of Yorkshire, Tuomas and Johanna crafted melodies and lyrics from th...

WARKINGS
"ARMAGEDDON"
Power Heavy Metal
Year:04.07.2025
(NAPALM RECORDS)

WARKINGS return from Valhalla with fanfares of the apocalypse! On their new studio album Armageddon, set for release on July 4, 2025 via Napalm Records, the five warriors have once again taken up their weapons to bring the legends of their past to life with mighty power metal anthems. Each of them carries the memories of great battles within, and now, the time has come to unleash these stories upon the world alongside the indomitable sorceress Morgana le Fay.Since their formation in 2018, WARKINGS have cemented their place in the power metal scene. They have conquered festival stages, played alongside legends like Powerwolf, Hammerfall, and Subway To Sally, and built a devoted fanbase that has chanted their anthems at Europe’s biggest stages, including Wacken Open Air.The ...

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 ...

INHUMAN CONDITION
"MIND TRAP"
Death Metal
Year:27.06.2025
(High Roller Records)

Choosing the title of Massacre’s 1992 EP “Inhuman Condition” as the name of their new band after having left the death metal flagship in 2020, it is fair to say that Taylor Nordberg and Jeramie Kling have stuck to that well-established old-school sound for the last five years. However, Inhuman Condition’s third full-length “Mind Trap” turns out to be more than Massacre 2.0, upping the ante on all fronts. The fact that the original trio, which is completed by bass veteran Terry Butler (also a member of Massacre at various points in time), never sets any goals for themselves when working on new material has become a blessing: “We feel we have found our identity and finally moved past the link with Massacre,” says Nordberg. “We d...