ELUVEITIE
"ANV"
Epic/ Viking/ Folk Metal
Year:25.04.2025
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

 In 2022, Eluveitie released the singles "Aidus" and "Exile of the Gods," marking a new chapter in their musical journey and thematical cycle pursuing the lyrical concept opened by their last studio album "Ategnatos". These tracks were followed by the announcement of their upcoming album, "ÀNV," set for release in April 2025. The first single from this album, "Premonition," has just been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the band's evolving sound. Over the years, Eluveitie has undergone lineup changes, including their latest addition with Lea-Sophie Fischer on violin in May 2024. Despite these changes, the band's essence and soul remains untouched. With nine studio albums, numerous tours all around the globe, and headline shows worldwide, Eluveitie continue...

WARFIELD
"WITH THE OLD BREED"
Thrash Metal
Year:04.04.2025
(NAPALM RECORDS)

Germany’s WARFIELD has come to break necks and breathe new life into the thrash genre, echoing the legacy of Kreator, Sodom and Destruction! With their devotion to idols like Tom Angelripper, the three know how to play tight with brutal, shredding riffs and rapid, speeding beats. Witness their new release, the unstoppable inferno With The Old Breed, out April 04, 2025 via Napalm Records! With their latest record, WARFIELD explores the unembellished and emotional depiction of societal, historical, social and internal wars – expressing criticism of the bitter part of reality. “Soul Conqueror" explores the dark aftermath of conflict, where departed souls wander, while songs like "Appetitive Aggression" dive deep into the primal instinct of humanity with light...

EPICA
"ASPIRAL"
Symphonic Female Heavy Metal
Year:11.04.2025
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

Symphonic metal titans EPICA are excited to announce that their 9th studio album Aspiral will be out on April 11th, via Nuclear Blast Records. The album title is derived from the eponymous bronze sculpture made by Polish sculptor and painter Stanisław Szukalski back in 1965 and stands for renewal and inspiration – keywords that define EPICA in 2025. In Szukalski’s work every detail is a piece of art in its own right, and there’s always more to the story than you initially think. The band saw this as the perfect analogy for the creation of this 9th album: each song stands on its own with a distinctive vibe and meaning, while together they enforce each other into a monumental effort. The album, featuring stunning cover artwork by Hedi Xandt (Rammstein, ...

VOLBEAT
"GOD OF ANGELS TRUST"
Hard Rock/ AOR
Year:06.06.2025
(ADA - Alternative Distribution Alliance)

Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT - Michael Poulsen (vocals, guitar),Jon Larsen (drums) and Kaspar Boye Larsen (bass) - have announced their ninth album, "God Of Angels Trust", due on June 6 via longtime label Vertigo/ Universal.With "God Of Angels Trust" the band throws all songwriting rules overboard. Volbeat, who hold a record of ten number 1 hits on the Billboard mainstream rock charts as a non-American band, have deliberately broken away from convention and broken new creative ground.The band's enthusiasm for breaking convention is palpable in "God Of Angels Trust", a punchy, crisp album that is undeniably Volbeat – with the usual powerful mix of catchy melodies and fresh, metallic energy.The fact that Volbeat wrote and recorded a complete album in just five weeks ...

BATTLE BEAST
"CIRCUS OF DOOM - LIVE IN HELSINKI 2023"
Symphonic Female Heavy Metal
Year:11.04.2025
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

Exciting news from Finnish metal masters BATTLE BEAST, who announce today their majestic new live album Circus Of Doom - Live In Helsinki 2023 filmed & recorded at Helsinki Ice Hall in front of 3.000 ecstatic fans. The live album will be released on April 11th via Nuclear Blast Records. With 'King For A Day - (Live In Helsinki)' the band shares the brand new video of this upcoming record.Bass player Eero Sipilä quotes excited:”Our homecoming show was certainly one for the books. After the endless Covid delays, with our closest friends in the audience and our biggest production brought alive on stage, this night served as a true celebration of live music and life itself. We can’t wait to share this package with you all!”CD/ LP:1 Intro (Live in Helsinki 2...

IN THE WOODS...
"OTRA"
Black Metal
Year:11.04.2025
(PROPHECY PRODUCTIONS)

With their seventh studio album "Otra", Norwegian avant-garde metal stalwards IN THE WOODS... might surprise their listeners – and particularly those, who have not followed the remarkable evolution that the band from the southern Norwegian city of Kristiansand has undergone since the early nineties. The tracks of "Otra" are surprisingly captivating with melodic tunes dominating the present sound of IN THE WOODS... – although progressive elements and the occasional rough reminder of the Norwegians' harsh past are also regularly shimmering through the fabric of these songs. What sets "Otra" apart from the average heavy work of music is the excellence of composition that shows expert level experience and comes with a seeming ease that makes the achievement even greater. Lyric...

ELVENKING
"READER OF THE RUNES - LUNA"
Epic/ Viking/ Folk Metal
Year:11.04.2025
(ADA - Alternative Distribution Alliance)

The final installment of the Readers of the Runes trilogy crowns one of the most epic sagas in metal history. With Luna, Elvenking combine the medieval splendor of Divination with the dark intensity of Rapture, finally unraveling the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic rune reader and the fate of the eight characters.Masterful songwriting and a unique blend of folk, melodic and symphonic metal create stunning anthems like “Throes of Atonement” and “Gone Epoch” as well as dramatic epics like “The Ghosting” and the monumental 11-minute finale Reader of the Runes - Book II. An absolute must for fans of Blind Guardian, Skyclad or Helloween - an album that redefines fantasy metal.Immerse yourself in the magical world of Luna - where magic, wonder and heavy me...

BENEDICTION
"RAVAGE OF EMPIRES"
Death Metal
Year:04.04.2025
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

British death metal legends, BENEDICTION, have unveiled the cover of their upcoming new studio album, Ravage Of Empires, which is due to be released on April 4, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. Ravage Of Empires will be the band's ninth full length since forming back in 1989 in Birmingham, England.The year 2020 saw BENEDICTION re-enter the stage with their eighth record, Scriptures, after 12 years without releasing any new music. The album was a huge success and it was praised by fans and critics alike, also due to the return of long-time vocalist Dave Ingram.Just like its predecessor, Ravage Of Empires was produced by Scott Atkins at Grindstone Sudio with cover artwork by Wolven Claw Artist. The album continues BENEDICTION’s flawless discography on Premier League lev...

ROTTING CHRIST
"5 YEARS OF EVIL EXISTENCE - LIVE IN LYCABETTUS"
Black Metal
Year:04.04.2025
(SEASON OF MIST)

•    Celebrate the monumental 35-year legacy of ROTTING CHRIST with the live album "35 Years of Evil Existence - Live in Lycabettus," capturing their career-spanning performance at Athens' Lycabettus Theater with audio(visual) grandeur. Note: visual to be released on the Season of Mist YouTube channel, not on the physical products.•    Experience the diversity of ROTTING CHRIST's genre-defining Hellenic black metal, from primal anthems to symphonic masterpieces, featuring tracks like "The Raven" and "666" – available in vinyl, digital, and CD formats.•    Immerse in ROTTING CHRIST's ever-evolving saga with their thunderous live homage that includes their latest thematic journey in "Pro Xristou," refl...

THE HAUNTED
"SONGS OF LAST RESORT"
Thrash/ Death Metal
Year:30.05.2025
(CENTURY MEDIA)

Swedish deadly Thrash Metal pioneers and purveyors THE HAUNTED are back with a bang! A first release in 8 long years, THE HAUNTED finally return to the spotlight and re-energized with their 10th studio album “Songs Of Last Resort”. The album features 12 unmerciful tracks across 40 minutes of absolute heaviness, which were skillfully mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios (Kreator, Arch Enemy, Sepultura, etc).CD/ LP:        1. Warhead        2. In Fire Reborn        3. Death To the Crown        4. To Bleed Out        5. Unbound        6. Hell is Wa...

ARCH ENEMY
"BLOOD DYNASTY"
Death Metal
Year:28.03.2025
(CENTURY MEDIA)

Sweden’s extreme metal titans Arch Enemy return with their 12th studio album, “Blood Dynasty”. 11 new tracks (+ 2 bonus tracks on Deluxe formats) of guttural force, Arch Enemy’s powerful signature guitar riffs and clean vocal surprises.Mixed & Produced by Jens Bogren.CD:1. Dream Stealer2. Illuminate the Path3. March Of the Miscreants4. A Million Suns5. Don’t Look Down6. Presage7. Blood Dynasty8. Paper Tiger9. Vivre Libre10. The Pendulum11. Liars & Thieves12. Break The Spell (bonus track)13. Moths (bonus track)LP:1. Dream Stealer2. Illuminate the Path3. March Of the Miscreants4. A Million Suns5. Don’t Look Down6. Presage7. Blood Dynasty8. Paper Tiger9. Vivre Libre10. The Pendulum11. Liars & ThievesBonus LP:1. Break The Spell (bonus track)2....

DRUDKH
"SHADOW PLAY"
Black Metal
Year:21.03.2025
(SEASON OF MIST)

•    Epic Atmospheric Soundscapes: DRUDKH returns with Shadow Play, an album brimming with rich, atmospheric textures and a captivating blend of post-black metal and folk elements. Each track is meticulously crafted by DRUDKH, ensuring an authentic and introspective journey through Eastern European landscapes and lore.•    Immersive Conceptual Artistry: Delve into a profound lyrical and musical odyssey that explores themes of nature, exile, and the passage of time. Shadow Play showcases DRUDKH’s signature sound in a six-track masterpiece that transcends the traditional boundaries of black metal.•    High-Fidelity Production: Recorded at ViTeR Music and mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone Mastering, Shadow Play promise...

SAOR
"AMIDST THE RUINS"
Epic/ Viking/ Folk Metal
Year:07.02.2025
(SEASON OF MIST)

Immerse yourself in the fusion of atmospheric black metal and haunting Celtic folk melodies with SAOR's upcoming album, Amidst the Ruins. Embark on an epic voyage that rekindles the fires of Scottish heritage and valour, guided by the spellbinding compositions of Andy Marshall.Hailing from the mist-clad highlands of Scotland, SAOR is a band that breathes life into history with their majestic blend of black metal intensity and Celtic folk melodies. Guided by the spirit of Caledonia, SAOR's music transcends time, echoing the ancient tales of their homeland.Amidst the melancholy ruins and the grandeur of nature, their latest album, Amidst the Ruins, majestically intertwines the past with the present. From the haunting echoes of Glen of Sorrow that recounts the betrayal of the Massac...

NITE
"CULT OF THE SERPENT"
Blackened Heavy Metal
Year:14.03.2025
(SEASON OF MIST)

When darkness engulfs the world, NITE sets the sky ablaze with white-hot, blackened heavy metal. Having completed their journey through the stars and the skies on Voices of the Kronian Moon, NITE now faces the abyssal and shadowy mythology that has long laid dormant on their third album, Cult of the Serpent Sun. Fans who yearn for the days of molten guitar leads, chest-rattling bass and stadium-shaking drums flock to NITE’s circle, and stay for the snarling vocals that speak to metal’s esoteric underground.The title track charges with a newfound urgency for NITE, slithering and venomous in its attack. “Crow (Fear the Night)” is a rallying cry, calling for fists to rise with power and might. “The Mystic” expands the band's sonic palette, fe...

RETROMORPHOSIS
"PSALMUS MORTIS"
Technical Death Metal
Year:21.02.2025
(SEASON OF MIST)

•    Retromorphosis features four former members of Spawn of Possession. •    Guitarist Christian Muenzner also played in Osbscura and Necrophagist.•    Drummer KC Howard was also in Decrepit Birth.Having evolved into one of the most innovative curios in the extreme metal kingdom, after three decades, Spawn of Possession was put to rest back in 2017. But as decreed by the laws of death metal, you can’t bury what’s already undead. Like an especially pungent spore, the seeds of SoP have been festering underground, waiting to come alive and haunt the earth in the form of an even more ghastly mutation.          Such is the sordid origin story behind Retromorphosis. After the demise o...