Former Delain vocalist Charlotte Wessels has teamed up with Epica's Simone Simons for her new song, "Dopamine." The track is the third single taken from Wessels' upcoming full-length solo album, The Obsession, out September 20th via Napalm Records. Wessels comments:...
CMJ lists top 20 Metal albums of the year at college radio
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Charlotte Wessels unveils “Dopamine” video featuring Epica’s Simone Simons
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Funeral unveil “My Own Grave” video; new album arriving in October
Norwegian doom metal band Funeral will release their ninth album, Gospel of Bones, on October 18th via Season of Mist. The album features a blend of doom, folk, and classical music, with contributions from guitarist Dave "Gravy" Felton, baritone opera singer Eirik...
Mushroomhead release new single “Prepackaged”
Mushroomhead have dropped a video for their new single, "Prepackaged." The track is taken from the group's upcoming ninth album, Call The Devil, set for release on August 9 via Napalm Records. The album features the return of guitarist Dave "Gravy" Felton and...
New & Noteworthy: September 4th, 2020 – Oceans of New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The week features new releases from Oceans of Slumber, Code Orange, and more! For last week’s new releases you can check out the last...
New & Noteworthy: August 28th, 2020 – Si Vis Pacem, Para New Releasum
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The week features the long awaited S&M2 from Metallica, a solo album from Dream Theater's John Petrucci, an In Flames re-release nobody...
New & Noteworthy: August 21st, 2020 – Sect of Vile New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The week features new releases from Unleash the Archers, Incantation, and more! For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New...