EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY
"ORIGINS OF THE DEFORMED"
Death Metal
Year:14.06.2024
(MASSACRE RECORDS)

"Origins Of The Deformed" by EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY is an album for fans of brutal death metal the way it is meant to be: Sick, heavy, and relentless! Guest musicians on the album include James Murphy (ex-Death, ex-Obituary, ex-Testament), Jack Owen (Six Feet Under, ex-Cannibal Corpse, ex-Deicide), and Terrance Hobbs (Suffocation).Guest-musicians:- James Murphy (ex-Death, ex-Obituary, ex-Testament): Guest guitar solos on "Orgies Of The Inseminated", "Cleopatra's Spawn" and "Carnivorous Abortion"- Jack Owen (Six Feet Under, ex-Cannibal Corpse, ex-Deicide): Guest guitar solos on "Dissolving In Acidic Afterbirth" and "Dripping In The Vaginal Nectar"- Terrance Hobbs (Suffocation): Guest guitar solo on "Carnivorous Abortion".CD/ LP:1. Dripping In The Vaginal Nectar2. Orgies Of The Inseminated3....

SNOWY WHITE
"UNFINISHED BUSINESS"
Blues/ Classic Rock
Year:14.06.2024
(SOULFOOD MUSIC)

The British guitar legend SNOWY WHITE releases a brand new album with "Unfinished Business". In 2022 he achieved the first German chart position in his career with "Driving on the 44" (#27 in the official German album charts). With his previous albums, 'The Situation' and 'Driving On The 44', the former Thin Lizzy guitarist and Pink Floyd and Roger Waters touring guitarist has shown that he is one of the greats when it comes to soulful, nuanced Blues Rock. On the nine tracks of his new album we once again experience the blues master in great shape. The lively opener and namesake of the album offers a promising invitation, and also makes it clear that Snowy White has once again done a great job - contrary to what the title suggests. In his inimitably reserved "understate...

SEVERE TORTURE
"TORN FROM THE JAWS OF DEATH"
Death Metal
Year:07.06.2024
(SEASON OF MIST)

SEVERE TORTURE, the Dutch death metal titans, return with a vengeance, bearing the blood-spattered banner of the genre. Unbowed and unbroken, this quintet embodies the truest strains of death metal virility.Crafted within the ominous walls of Torture Compound Studios, Torn from the Jaws of Death is a visceral testimony to Severe Torture's raw power and unrelenting savagery. Mixed and mastered with malignant precision by Mendel bij de Leij of MbdL Productions, each of the ten tracks bleeds supremacy—from the guttural roar of 'The Death of Everything' to the fiendish chaos of 'Tear all the Flesh off the Earth.' Pär Olofsson's macabre cover artwork ensnares the eye, while Severe Torture's relentless ferocity grips the soul. This album do...

NOCTURNUS AD
"UNICURSAL"
sci-fi death metal
Year:17.05.2024
(SEASON OF MIST)

- After mounting one of the most notable returns in the realm of death metal, sci-fi death metal godfather Mike Browning returns with the sophomore NOCTURNUS AD album “Unicursal” which continues the story from their debut LP “Paradox” which was the continuation, 30 years later, of the classic Nocturnus album “The Key” (first death metal album to use keyboards), one of the most influential death metal albums of all time.  The new NOCTURNUS AD album sees Browning continue the lore set with 1990’s “The Key”.- CD edition to feature exclusive bonus track “Nocturnus Will Rise”.- “Unicursal” is NOCTURNUS AD’s most ambitious undertaking yet and the most challenging album Mike Browning has ever been involved in...

RHAPSODY OF FIRE
"CHALLENGE THE WIND"
Symphonic Power Metal
Year:31.05.2024
(ADA - Alternative Distribution Alliance)

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...

POWERWOLF
"WAKE UP THE WICKED"
Power Heavy Metal
Year:26.07.2024
(NAPALM RECORDS)

POWERWOLF – a band that fills the hearts of every heavy metal fan with joy – will release their highly-anticipated new studio album,  Wake Up The Wicked, on July 26, 2024 via Napalm Records! With several #1 chart entries and multiple gold and platinum records, POWERWOLF is undoubtedly one of  the most successful current heavy metal bands worldwide. Headline and premium slots at premier rock and metal festivals like Wacken, Hellfest or Graspop, as well as massive sold-out arena shows have further solidified the Wolfpack’s standing at the very top of the scene. POWERWOLF’s high quality  releases are steadily praised by critics and fans alike, building upon the successful reach of their songs and  impressive  official  music  videos,&...

MY DYING BRIDE
"A MORTAL BINDING"
Doom Death Metal
Year:19.01.2024
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

The flower withers once more on My Dying Bride’s A Mortal Binding …

British doom/death metal legends My Dying Bride are primed to unfurl their 15th album, A Mortal Binding, via Nuclear Blast. The much-anticipated follow-up to The Ghost of Orion (2019) finds the Yorkshire-based quintet featuring a revamped lineup of now-permanent guitarist Neil Blanchett and the return of drummer Dan Mullins delighting in anxiety, loss, and toil to resplendent effect.

CD/ 2LP:

1 Her Dominion
2 Thornwyck Hymn
3 The 2nd of Three Bells
4 Unthroned Creed

5 The Apocalyptist
6 A Starving Heart
7 Crushed Embers

LINE UP:

Vocals: Aaron Stainthorpe
Guitar: Andrew Craighan
Drums: Dan Mullins
Bass: Lena Abe
Guitar: Neil Blanchett
Violin/Keyboards: Shaun McGowan

DAATH
"THE DECEIVERS"
Technical Death Metal
Year:03.05.2024
(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

The Deceivers is at once a devastating reminder and giant leap forward that showcases the technical wizardry and brutal intensity that the Atlanta, Georgia-bred band is capable of. Band founder/guitarist Eyal Levi has overseen an overhaul of the lineup, though importantly DÅÅTH still features force-of-nature vocalist Sean Zatorsky, who has fronted the band since 2007. Together they are now joined by Kerim “Krimh” Lechner on drums, Jesse Zuretti on orchestration and guitar, Rafael Trujillo on lead guitar, and David Marvuglio on bass.Guest guitar solos are contributed across numerous tracks by Jeff Loomis (Nevermore, Arch Enemy), Mark Holcomb (Periphery), Dean Lamb (Archspire), Per Nilsson, (Scar Symmetry, Meshuggah), Spiro Dussias (Platonist), and Dan Sugarman (Ice N...

EVERGREY
"THEORIES OF EMPTINESS"
Power Progressive Heavy Metal
Year:07.06.2024
(NAPALM RECORDS)

EVERGREY at its finest – the fourteenth studio album by Gothenburg’s pioneering masters of darkness!After more than 30 years of existence, Gothenburg's finest metal masters EVERGREY are far away from slowing things down. The five-piece, led by founder, singer and guitarist Tom S. Englund, will release its fourteenth studio album, Theories Of Emptiness, on June 7, 2024 via Napalm Records. Without any doubt, the new album marks one of the most dynamic records the band has ever crafted throughout their impressive career. Theories Of Emptiness was produced by Tom S. Englund and Jonas Ekdahl, and was mixed by Adam "Nolly" Getgood (ex-Periphery), who worked closely with the band from the start - bringing out the vividness of the album’s overall sonic profile. Rounding out ...

KORPIKLAANI
"RANKARUMPU"
Folk Metal/ Humpa
Year:05.04.2024
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

“Rankarumpu” is the 12th studio album by KORPIKLAANI offering a perfect mix of old school up-tempo catchiness, brilliant folk elements by Olli Vänskä (violin) and Sami Perttula (accordion), Jonne Järvelä’s impeccable hooks and lyrics, resulting in refreshing, feel-good songs about going to the sauna, Finland’s blue skies and snowy fields, and the band themselves in the title song.

Supported by massive touring, 2024 is going to be a triumph for KORPIKLAANI.

CD/ LP:

1. Kotomaa
2. Tapa sen kun kerkeet
3. Aita
4. Saunaan
5. Mettään
6. Kalmisto

7. Rankarumpu
8. No perkele
9. Viikatelintu
10. Nouse
11. Oraakkelit
12. Harhainen höyhen

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...

BALLANCE OF POWER
"FRESH FROM THE ABYSS"
Progressive Metal
Year:19.04.2024
(MASSACRE RECORDS)

BALANCE OF POWER are back with new band members and a brand-new album!

Founding members Tony Ritchie (bass) and Lionel Hicks (drums) are joined the band's new lead vocalist Hazel Jade as well as guitarists Chris Young and Adam Wardle, who have since taken over the reins from guitarists Chris Masimore and Stoney Wagner, with whom the band worked on and recorded the upcoming album "Fresh From The Abyss".

Largely about life and death, "Fresh From The Abyss" is a collection of songs that either stops the clock and points to a moment in time or stands back and encompasses the vastness of time and space, and living and dying.

CD/ LP:

1. Last Man Down
2. Never Be Here Again
3. Monster
4. Rage Of Ages

5. Abyss
6. Velocity
7. Deadlands
8. One More Time Around The Sun

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

BLACK TUSK
"THE WAY FORWARD"
Stoner Rock/ Metal
Year:26.04.2024
(SEASON OF MIST)

-    It’s their first with their new lineup, which sees guitarist Chris “Scary” Adams and bassist Derek Lynch joining Fidler and drummer James May. Which also makes it Black Tusk’s first record with a two-guitar lineup resulting in the album with the most guitar work. -    In true Black Tusk fashion, the new lineup has expanded their triple-vocal approach to quadruple. “Everyone is doing vocals,” Fidler says. Black Tusk go way back. Guitarist Andrew Fidler and drummer James May both grew up down in the swamps of Savannah, Georgia, where they’ve been banging heads together for the past 19 years.While often mentioned in the same weed-infused breath as Baroness and Kylesa, Black Tusk are a different beast. These swamp mon...