Posted by Zenae Zukowski on January 18, 2023
Epica are pumped for their Epic Apocalypse co-headline European tour with Apocalyptica. To get fans ready, the group has shared a one-shot live video for “Rivers.” The track is taken from the symphonic metal outfit’s latest effort, 2021’s Omega. The clip was filmed in Santiago de Chile during their Latin American tour in 2022 by […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on January 13, 2023
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. The charts have finally come to a conclusion for 2022. Here are the debut and notable sales from December 30, 2022. Notable Debuts: Artist/Album: Feuerschwanz, Todsünden (Napalm Records) Sold: […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 29, 2022
The pandemic has given artists time to reflect and create, resulting in many artists releasing new records, surprise EPs, reissues, and live recordings. However, did all bands use their time wisely by releasing one of their strongest albums, or fall flat compared to their prior offerings? This year was a hit or miss, […]
Posted by Kyle Finlan on December 29, 2022
10) Blind Guardian, The God Machine (Nuclear Blast) A true return-to-form for the power metal kings in Blind Guardian, and in my opinion, capturing some of that “Imaginations from the Other Side” greatness. Relentlessly fast with great production, and some incredibly catchy moments. Can’t wait to see some of this played live sometime […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 20, 2022
Metal By Numbers, Metal Insider’s notorious column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, has returned! We will officially return to weekly posts as 2023 approaches! In the meantime, Here is an extensive list of what we missed since the July 15th, 2022, releases, plus a look […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on November 11, 2022
Epica’s new and unique EP, The Alchemy Project, has finally arrived! These Dutch symphonic metal icons have collaborated with thirteen bands and musicians who co-wrote and performed on the seven tracks of this one-of-a-kind release. To celebrate the EP’s arrival, the group has shared a video for the dark track “Sirens – Of Blood […]
Posted by Kyle Finlan on October 31, 2022
Sabaton and Epica are two long-time stalwarts of European metal, but it’s always huge news when either of them announces a comprehensive US tour. Sabaton toured the US in late 2021 and has continued to book larger venues since their first US appearance in 2010. However, it’s been nearly five years since Epica toured […]
Posted by Ian Weber on October 17, 2022
Hit me up whenever (Instagram: izzysabbath, Twitter: blkholestomach), and we’ll talk about concerts. Our 2022 concert memories (this gnarly year has blitzed by! Getting amped up for Halloween! Trying to contain ourselves for Iron Maiden on Wednesday!) and how we’re just as excited as we’ll always be for live music. Short intros, -Ian October […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 12, 2022
Epica are gearing up for their new EP, The Alchemy Project, out November 11th via Atomic Fire Records. Today (12th), these Dutch symphonic metal icons have unveiled their new single, “The Great Tribulation,” featuring Fleshgod Apocalypse. The upcoming EP is more of a sound off to conclude celebrating their overall 20th anniversary, with […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on September 16, 2022
Epica have announced their new EP, The Alchemy Project, is set to arrive on November 11th via Atomic Fire Records. Unlike their previous efforts, the EP will feature a diverse set of guests for each of the seven tracks. Today (16th), these symphonic metal giants have shared a video for the song “The Final […]
