Corrosion Of Conformity present their new video for ‘Baad Man’, a track from their recently released double album, out via Nuclear Blast. Catch them live right now in North America and next month in Europe with stops at Wacken, Brutal Assault and more!
Finnish heavy metal band Crimson Day released an official lyric video for ‘Dark Dimension’, the title track from their latest album out now via Wormholedeath!
Acclaimed guitarist Gus G. just released an official video for the track ‘Confession’ from his latest solo album ‘Steel Burner’!
Swedish metal outfit Eleine released their latest single and visualizer ‘We March’, a track from their upcoming album ‘The Water Taste of Blood’, to be released with Reigning Phoenix Music!
Progressive heavy metal act Crystal Throne unveiled their new single and lyric video ‘Children Of The Ruins’, a first glimpse in their upcoming album ‘Chantry Of Sacrifice’!
18,000 metalheads, perfect Midsummer weather and four days of unforgettable memories… Nummirock celebrated its 40th anniversary in style and are already looking forward to next year again!
Also, congrats to Noiduin for winning the Wacken Metal Battle at this year’s edition!
Finland’s power trio Rapid shared their new single ‘Witchcraft of Horror’, a track from their upcoming debut album ‘Enter the Realm of Fire’, set for release in August with Dying Victims Productions!
Belgian outfit Painted Scars shared their new single ‘Higher’, a track from their upcoming album set to be released in 2027! A music video is coming soon!
Rising modern metal stars Dominum shared their new single ‘Dark Melodies’, another track from their upcoming album ‘Night is Calling’, out next month via Napalm Records!
German heavy metal legends Accept are celebrating 50 historic years by releasing ‘Teutonic Titans 1976-2026’ with Napalm Records in September and now unveiled the re-recorded ‘Fast as a Shark’ featuring Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Mikkey Dee and Billy Sheehan! Catch them live this summer at European festivals like Graspop and Hellsinki Metal!
For the first day of Alcatraz 2025, our team picked out 8 bands we believe you shouldn’t miss out on with Messa, Frayle, 3 Inches of Blood, thrown, Cabal, Crystal Lake, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons and Heriot! What bands are you really looking forward to for this Friday at Alcatraz? Let us know in the comments!
Brutal Assault is a proper celebration of everything that is metal and/or extreme and there is something great to be found at any time of the day! We picked out 8 bands that you should go see on the first day of this year’s edition, with High Parasite, Gutalax, Landmvrks, Blood Fire Death, Slow Crush, Patriarchy, Fear Factory and Drowning Pool, because they’ll be more than worth your time!
On the last day of Alcatraz 2025, we get 10 more fantastic Belgian bands served up, going from mesmerizing atmosphere makers like Briqueville and Alkerdeel, to absolute mayhem from bands like Bark, Devastatiön, Slaughter Messiah and Cobracide, hardcore legends Congress and Whatever It Takes, rockers Promise Down or goth-tinged heavy metallers Cult of Scarecrow! Something for everyone and again proof how rich the Belgian heavy music scene is…
This weekend is the highlight for us and many among us in Belgium with the 2025 edition of Alcatraz Festival, but if you still haven’t decided to go, here are 10 reasons why we believe you should just go ahead and go get you some tickets still… What are you looking forward to the most for this year’s edition?
Only a handful of days left before Helsinki gets a healthy shot of heavy and dark music with the third edition of Hellsinki Metal Festival! If you’re still confused and wondering if you should go or not, check out 8 reasons we believe should convince you… Beware, get your tickets today as tomorrow the price will go up again!
If you want to experience a true metal holiday with zero worries and all the possible fun you can think of, Tolminator is the place to be. Here are 10 reasons why we think you should join us there next week…
Brutal Assault is a proper celebration of everything that is metal and/or extreme and there is something great to be found at any time of the day! We picked out 8 bands that you should go see on the first day of this year’s edition, with Frayle, RUÏM, Orange Goblin, Crystal Lake, Oranssi Pazuzu, 3 Inches of Blood, Sigh, and Brutally Deceased, because they’ll be more than worth your time!
Brutal Assault should be on your list of musts to go to at least once in your existence as metalhead, here are 10 reasons why we think you should consider making this true metal pilgrimage maybe this summer already!
After a great first day at Tuska 2025, these are the 8 bands you should see today on day two with Wind Rose, Charlotte Wessels, JILUKA, Eihwar, Royal Sorrow, Orbit Culture, Slaughter To Prevail and thrown!
The gates of Tuska 2025 are opening in about 4 hours, and the first day is going to be a blast with shows of Horizon Ignited, Blood Command, Knocked Loose, SKYND, Enemies Everywhere, Bambie Thug, Tyrantti and Bokassa that we believe you shouldn’t miss out on! What acts of today are you looking forward to the most?
Warning, the following record has been labelled as ‘Dark & Dangerous’. Neither Savage Master nor Shadow Kingdom Records will take any responsibility for any wanted or unwanted side effects such as involuntary banging of your head or fists pumping in the air due to prolonged listening.
The Duke of Spook, Wednesday 13 is back with a bang, unleashing his 10th record ‘Mid Death Crisis’ via Napalm Records. Going back to where it all started for him with a more fun, campy, “leave-your-brains-at-the-door” release and a true return to his horror punk roots! We can’t wait to hear his new work live when he’ll take over the stage at Alcatraz in Belgium this summer!
Melodic heavy metal stars Dynazty released their latest album on valentines day with Nuclear Blast earlier this year. A solid album that plays with melodies and pitches and a great addition to their discography!
Third studio album “Cult of the Serpent Sun” from the Bar Area blackened heavy metallers NITE proves the dexterity of the band in fusing epic heaviness and dark atmosphere. Out via Season of Mist tomorrow, March 14th.
Nanowar of Steel’s triple album release ‘XX Years of Steel’ really capture all that is this band. Both live CDs show the passion that was there during this concert. The devotion from the band to their music and the fans, but also from the fans to the band. They captured their live sound very nicely, which isn’t always the case with live CDs. And the third album with studio recorded songs adds some more great tracks to their catalogue! Released last year via Napalm Records.
Avantasia gives us once again a pearl of an album full of magical stories and adventures. ‘Here Be Dragons’ is out now via Napalm Records! We can’t wait to experience the epicness on the upcoming tour!
Marko Hietala’s new album ‘Roses from the Deep’ released through Nuclear Blast showcases the amazing skill and the variety that these guys are capable of. From the lyrics and the instrumentation to the mix, everything on this album has been executed masterfully. Catch Marko on his small Finnish release tour starting next week, and this summer at festivals like Tuska!
Tenth studio album “Sunraven” from these Swedish heavy doomsters conveys the majesty of Grand Magus and evokes a relentless quality, in sounding all-powerful, and majestic. Out since yesterday, October 18th, via Nuclear Blast!
The third full length album “Never, Neverland” from Portland, Oregon based gothic metal Unto Others packs sixteen powerful tracks, showing that they’re back at full force and ready to take on the world, out today via Century Media Records!
The sixth studio album ‘Host’ by the Swedish heavy metal powerhouse Portrait, channels 80s speed metal and NWOBHM on its fourteen new tracks. Out on Metal Blade records.
Rock In The City is happening again and luckily they are able to do a couple of more cities this summer than what they could in 2020! Read why you should go if you’re in the neighborhood!
Evil Or Die Fest is ready again to kick some serious but with the best of Belgian and international hardcore and metal scene!
A preview of the first edition of Dynamo Metalfest that is longer than just 1 day!
The biggest rock and metal event of Finland is coming closer! Rockfest, we can barely wait!
Brutal Assault 2018 promises to bring together all the great features of the metal subculture. Not only the best music each genre has to offer, but also our visual culture, respect for nature and love for decent beer and food.
Last year we got to celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the biggest metal festivals of THE metal country Finland. Metalheads all over the world see Wacken Open Air […]
Read all about the next edition of Dynamo Metalfest. A party that cannot be missed !!!
The second edition of what looks like is going to be the biggest rock and metal festival of Finland is coming and it’ll be a blast!
This year’s Tuska will be one to remember since they’re gearing up to celebrate their 20th anniversary with a bang! Go see what is happening…
The fourth edition of our partner festival Black-Out Bash: Evile, Gama Bomb, Spoil Engine, The Black Tartan Clan, Malism, Hope Erodes and DJ Mein Herz Bernd!
