Folk duo Tabernis unveiled their latest single ‘Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)’ from the upcoming album ‘Seasons of the Dark Hive’, out in April via Napalm Records!
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Extreme metal icons Samael are back with their new single and video ‘Hidden Empire’, the second track featured on their upcoming limited 12″ maxi single vinyl, set for release in April via Napalm Records!
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Sweden’s modern metal frontrunners Self Deception unveiled their latest new single and video ‘The Wedding’ last week, another track from their upcoming album ‘One Of Us’, set for release in May with Napalm Records!
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Metal heroines Nervosa unleashed a new single with ‘Ghost Notes’ from their upcoming album ‘Slave Machine’ out in April via Napalm Records!
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Gothic doom unit Frayle revealed a music video for the track ‘Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal’ from their latest album ‘Heretics & Lullabies’, released with Napalm Records last year!
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Swedish pwer metal warriors Bloodbound released a video for ‘The Nine Crusades’, featuring Brittney Slayes of Unleash The Archers and the closing track on their latest album ‘Field Of Swords’, out with Napalm Records! Catch them live with Angus McSix this month in Germany or this summer at festivals like Alcatraz!
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Angus McSix teamed up with Van Canto for their new single ‘Dig Down’, another track from their upcoming album ‘Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye’, out next Friday via Napalm Records!
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UK black metal legends Winterfylleth unveils new single ‘Echoes In The After’ with a captivating video, another track from their upcoming album ‘The Unyielding Season’, set for release in March via Napalm Records!
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Thrash metal force Exodus unleashed the title track from their upcoming album ‘Goliath’, set for release next month via Napalm Records!
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Japanese power metal quintet Lovebites signed with Napalm Records and straight away unleashed their new album ‘Outstanding Power’ digitally and shared a video for the track ‘The Castaway’ to celebrate!
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Photo Reports
Hiraes stormed DVG Club in Kortrijk, Belgium with their “Nightflight tour 2026” with the support of Nopreachers! After the show they took the time to meet and greet all of the fans with a photo/signing session, including vocalist Britta Görtz signing the latest portrait painted on the walls by local artist Brecht Carton!
On the third stop of their “Duél tour”, Jinjer impressed a sold-out Brussels crowd with their set blending latest material and fan favorites! And with the support of exceptional bands Unprocessed and Textures, it was quite the night to behold!
The last stop, and no holding back. Cradle of Filth closed their “Splintered in Winter Tour” in Antwerp, with a crushing set from special guests and death metal legends Suffocation and a striking Belgian debut by the Australian misfits of Mélancolia.
The Duke of Spook himself, Wednesday 13, brought his “Mid Death Crisis EU Tour” to the legendary Tavastia rock club in Helsinki, unleashing a night of theatrical horror and high-octane rock ’n’ roll. The show celebrated his latest album, and marked a long-awaited return to Finland with his solo work. Support came from the equally exciting Swedish horror rock outfit Sister, properly setting the mood for the rest of the night!
About a month ago, The Dark Tranquillity “Endtime Signals European Tour 2025” stopped in Lille, France with special guests Moonspell and Hiraes. We were there and saw it was good, together with a roaring crowd!
Eluveitie started 2025 with the first leg in Europe of their “ÀNV Rising” tour, with support from Infected Rain and Ad Infinitum, and we saw it was good at one of the first stops at Kulttuuritalo Helsinki back in January! An event by TuskaLive.
Unleash the Archers on tour in Europe with their latest album ‘Phantoma’, released last year with Napalm Records, dropped by in Kortrijk, Belgium to deliver an excellent power/heavy metal night supported by Striker and Seven Kingdoms!
This year’s “Motocultor across Europe Tour” kickoff show was at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands, headlined by Moldovan favorite Infected Rain and support acts Semblant, Elyose, Miruthan, and Skin On Flesh!
We caught Vola before on their European tour when they visited Finland. But on this night we managed to see them again, this time in Eindhoven, Netherlands. And with their special guest Charlotte Wessels playing somewhat of a home show, the night turned into an unforgettable one for sure!
A Symphony of Metal at DVG Club in Kortrijk, Belgium: Sirenia, Xandria, and Genus Ordinis Dei’s performances were a testament to the enduring appeal of symphonic metal!
Album Reviews
Channeling vibes reminiscent of Stratovarius and HammerFall, Bloodbound’s ‘Field of Swords’ is polished and driven yet leaves mixed impressions, out with Napalm Records. Catch them live at festivals in Europe this summer like Alcatraz!
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Warkings returned in 2025 with 5th album ‘Armageddon’, released via Napalm Records! The power metal heroes take you on a journey through historical stories and battles.
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The fourth studio album “Viribus Unitis” of the Ukrainian war brigade 1914 continues with the conceptual theme of World War I. 1914 integrate powerful elements of blackened death, doom, and atmospheric textures. Out since November 14th, via Napalm Records.
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The witching hour is near. Frayle’s third full length ‘Heretic & Lullabies’ will bring their unique take on dark doomy music to the next level, out via Napalm Records!
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Feuerschwanz have created an epic folk metal party album with ‘Knightclub’ that is loud, solid and folky. Get ready for this album full of surprises, released about a month ago with Napalm Records!
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Unleashed on its fifteenth studio album “Fire Upon Your Lands” offers top-notch precision, raw aggression and raw ferocity of its Viking themed death metal style. Out now via Napalm Records since August 15th.
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On their new album ‘The Thunderfist Chronicles’ out since yesterday with Napalm Records, Alestorm show their skills. They are not only a lot of fun, but also very good musicians, bringing in a couple of surprises along the journey! Those who see them at Nummirock today, have fun!
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Manntra have released their 8th studio album called ‘Titans’on march 14, 2025 via Napalm Records. I have seen them live at Metaldays 2022, where they played an awesome show close to their home country Croatia. Their folk metal music and their outfits together create an ancient viking vibe, ready to do battle with their axes. Let’s see what ‘Titans’ has to bring us! Pick it up if you are into folk metal, but also are ready for another view on the genre.
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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!
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German thrash metal trio Warfield has unleashed their latest album, ‘With The Old Breed’ and it’s a relentless assault on the senses. They line up in the great tradition of German Teutonic Thrash history and give proof that they might be the next idols in this genre to come. Out on Napalm Records.
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