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News: Meshuggah Postpone European Headline Tour Dates To May 2022.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty that all regions in Europe will be able to restore and provide a safe environment for concerts this autumn, Meshuggah have unfortunately had to make the decision to push back their European headline tour dates to May 2022. The good news is that special guests Zeal & Ardor will still …
News: WoR Announce New Drummer And Share New Track
Following a year highlighted by postponed tours and the tragedy of living through a global pandemic, North Carolina, USA groove metal warriors WoR announced that they had parted ways with drummer Hunter Crews. Crews was featured on WoR’s debut record ‘Prisoners’ released in 2020 via Bungalo Records/Universal Music Group. Today, the band officially announced that Dylan Jenkins would be joining WoR as the …
News: Ronnie James Dio’s Birthday Will be Celebrated With A Virtual Fundraiser On July 10th
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the late heavy metal icon, will join forces with virtual event producers Rolling Live Studios to celebrate Ronnie’s birthday on Saturday, July 10th. The global fundraising event will bring together celebrities and fans all over the world to honor Dio’s undeniable impact …
News: Metal Rock Films Release An In Depth Look Into The Bay Area Metal Scene Featuring Metallica, Megadeth, Exodus, Y&T, Testament
The riveting insider story of the Bay Area metal scene that gave rise to many mavericks of metal today. Featuring in-depth interviews with Bay Area metal icons and pivotal players – musicians, managers, journalists and label execs. MetalRock Films takes you on a transcendental journey into heavy metal yesteryear covering the golden era from the …
News: Anthrax Announce 40th Anniversary Celebrations
One of The Big Four turns the big 4-0 this year, and are celebrating with a number of special activities and events to honour the landmark anniversary. Formed by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker in Queens, NY on July 18th 1981, Anthrax were one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the East Coast and quickly became regarded as a leader in the …
News: Dr. Feelgood – Singles (The U.A. Years+) gets unique vinyl reissue
Dr. Feelgood’s 1989’s best of is being reissued by those fine people over at Dig! On June 11th – Pre-order now from: https://lnk.to/DrFeelgood_TheUAYears. It’s available on black double LP and also unique recycled double-LP made from scraps of unused colour vinyl, that will be reworked to create new vinyl. Each one is completely unique, each with …
News: Nemophila To Release Debut Album ‘Oiran – Extended Edition’ Exclusively Outside Of Japan
Japan’s Nemophila are set to expand on their first single ‘Oiran’ into a full album outside of Japan. Entitled ‘Oiran – Extended Edition’ the album is due 25th June via JPU records. The album will include their debut single Oiran, all of its B-sides, as well as the band’s entire catalogue to date. It’s the first time the …
News: Jupiter Hollow Reschedule Live Streams Due To Covid; Offer Free Digital Download of New Album ‘Bereavement’
Toronto, ON based Jupiter Hollow, announce they will be cancelling their planned live stream tour dates for April and May due to the Ontario government’s Covid 19 lockdown to prevent the increasing spread of the virus in the province. The band comments: “It is with heavy hearts that we must announce our formal cancelling of all remaining Phase …
News: Darkthrone Announce Details On Their New Album ‘Eternal Hails’
Norway’s Darkthrone have announced the release of their 19th album ‘Eternal Hails’ due 25th June via Peaceville records. Since forming in 1986 as Black Death in Kolboton, Norway, Darkthrone have been masters of their art. Dropping the death metal of 1991’s Soulside Journey debut album in favour of a more primitive, black metal sound on the following …
News: Enslaved Postpone 2021 Tour And Announce Release Of ‘Cinematic Tour 2020’ Live Albums And DVDS
Enslaved have launched into their 30th year with thunder and flames. With their Utgard European Tour now taking place in spring 2022, with support coming from Intronaut, Obsidian Kingdom and Crown, the band have announced four new live albums/DVDs. Due 25th June, the audio and visuals for these releases have been taken from their revered Cinematic Tour 2020, with physical pre-orders launching today. Ivar …