Within Temptation have unveiled their latest single, "A Fool's Parade," featuring Ukrainian artist Alex Yarmak. The band pledges to donate all royalties from the song to Music Saves UA throughout the war. "A Fool's Parade" is a powerful anthem revealing the...
Interview: Jungle Rot’s Dave Matrise talks Mayhem, new album
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Per Wiberg discusses the thrill of playing in Kamchatka
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Within Temptation release “A Fool’s Parade” single featuring Alex Yarmak
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Powerwolf to release new album ‘Wake Up The Wicked’ in July
German metal giants Powerwolf have announced their new studio album, Wake Up The Wicked, is set for release on July 26 via Napalm Records. The album will arrive just in time for the band's first-ever headlining North American tour in August. Produced by Joost...
Kittie unleash new single “We Are Shadows”
Kittie are back with another new single. This time, their latest song, "We Are The Shadows," comes with a powerful statement. Following their explosive return after a 13-year-hiatus with "Eyes Wide Open" earlier this year via Sumerian Records,...
New & Noteworthy, 2/11: The Higher Flight
On a week with a short release list such as this, the time is right for experimenting and growing one's boundaries in metal. Take some time to listen to this week's new releases and maybe discover something that you never knew you would like! Van Canto,...
New & Noteworthy, February 4th – Fire and Ice
This week's list alternates between the deeply melodic and the insanely heavy. A fair amount of it comes from overseas, and nearly all of it consists of well-known acts. Dig in, because the material here is some of the best you will get in 2014! Within...
New & Noteworthy, January 28th – Have a Blast
This week, prog music takes the forefront with a few big name releases, the most significant of which is a new EP from the young leaders of the djent craze. Check out the new stuff as January draws to a close, and prepare for the release calendar to start fattening...