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Shiprocked 2025: Miami to U.S. Virgin Islands & Half Moon Cay aboard Carnival Magic

Shiprocked 2025: Miami to U.S. Virgin Islands & Half Moon Cay aboard Carnival Magic

by Sean Matthews | Feb 27, 2024 | Festivals, News

  As only Shiprockers know, after boarding the ship on embarkation day, we all gather on the main deck at the main stage for a “family” photo, followed by the video announcement for the following year’s cruise. This year’s Sold-Out 14th Shiprocked treated more...
Niklas Kvarforth’s The Sinister Initiative announces Shining’s ‘The Helsinki Tapes’ and much more

Niklas Kvarforth’s The Sinister Initiative announces Shining’s ‘The Helsinki Tapes’ and much more

by Jillian Drachman | Feb 26, 2024 | News

  In an unexpected Instagram post, the Finnish record label The Sinister Initiative announced an album by the legendary Swedish black metal powerhouse Shining titled The Helsinki Tapes. This mysterious offering is bound to prove a masterpiece, given Shining’s...
Alcest announce new album ‘Les Chants De L’Aurore;’ streaming new song “L’Envol”

Alcest announce new album ‘Les Chants De L’Aurore;’ streaming new song “L’Envol”

by Meryth Smirnoff | Feb 24, 2024 | New Music, News, Releases, Video

  Alcest have announced their new album, Les Chants De L’Aurore, will be released through Nuclear Blast Records on June 21st. In addition, the band has revealed they will embark on a European tour set for autumn this year. To accompany the...
Concert Calendar (2/24-3/03): Hallucinating Blackened Silver. Gravesend, Mother Feather, & more

Concert Calendar (2/24-3/03): Hallucinating Blackened Silver. Gravesend, Mother Feather, & more

by Ian Weber | Feb 24, 2024 | News, Touring

  ‘sup, ya’ll?! We know you will enjoy perusing about some of the many great new gigs Ian is always excited to list for you well into the start of March. We know you will find there is something for everyone, because metal is for everyone. Everyone in...
Metal Mixer: from Escuela Grind to Insomnium: band drama, ghosting, & lineup updates

Metal Mixer: from Escuela Grind to Insomnium: band drama, ghosting, & lineup updates

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 23, 2024 | Drama Bloody Drama, Lists, News

Amidst surprise reunion announcements, new album reveals, and anticipation for a bustling year of tours, there’s also been a sprinkle of drama and potential mysteries. Contrasting our previous list of member departures, this roundup includes the events that...
Vltimas streaming new song “Invictus”

Vltimas streaming new song “Invictus”

by Meryth Smirnoff | Feb 22, 2024 | New Music, News, Releases, Video

  The new single “Invictus” by the masters of Vltimas comes to crown the supremacy of David Vincent (ex-Morbid Angel), Rune Eriksen (ex-Mayhem), and Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy), who have reigned the underground for more than 30 years, joined by Dutch bassist Ype TVS...
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Visions of Atlantis drop new single “Tonight I’m Alive”
Visions of Atlantis drop new single “Tonight I’m Alive”

Visions of Atlantis have dropped a video for their new song, "Tonight I’m Alive." The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Pirates II – Armada, out this Friday (5th) via Napalm Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: Feature...

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Wintersun to release long-awaited album ‘Time II’ this August
Wintersun to release long-awaited album ‘Time II’ this August

Twelve years following Wintersun's infamous, Time I, Jari Mäenpää's vision for the sequel is finally on its way. These Finnish metal giants have announced Time II, will be released on August 30th via Nuclear Blast Records. Mastermind Mäenpää revealed he's been working...

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Hammerfall streaming new song “Freedom”
Hammerfall streaming new song “Freedom”

Hammerfall are streaming their new song "Freedom." The track is the third single from their upcoming thirteenth album, Avenge The Fallen, set to release on August 9th via Nuclear Blast. Frontman Joacim Cans emphasizes the album's theme of 'freedom' and individuality,...

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New & Noteworthy, July 7th – Bloom

By all technical means, we're early this week, because all of the new music is coming out on Friday for some reason. However, that's no excuse not to give you a primer for what's being released this week. Read on and pre-order to your heart's content!   Between...

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New & Noteworthy, June 30th – New Noise

I'll be honest - I've been waiting for the day when I could use that song title as part of an article title. This week, I can cross that off my list. The new releases are led off by an album nearly two decades in the making, and I can assure you that I'm not the only...

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New & Noteworthy, June 23rd – I Will Not Bow

Summer has officially begun, and heavy music is out in full force this week with a plethora of new albums. Check out the full list for the first batch of music to blare out your newly-opened windows and deafen unsuspecting pedestrians.   Breaking Benjamin, Dark...

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