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Shortly before invading the 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise, where they will perform two crushing live sets, diabolical death/black metal commando BELPHEGOR present a live clip of 'Baphomet'. The song is the opening track of the band's latest offering Totenritual and was recorded during the live ritual at Saving Christmass Festival in Nörrköping, Sweden last December, by the band's friend and Norwegian shaman, Espen Dyngen. Watch the clip here: https://youtu.be/ceRv2X5UEK0 Catch the band on their worldwide Totenritual Crusade, which started in autumn last year and will cremate the following countries this year. More shows will be announced soon. LATIN AMERICAN »TOTENRITUAL« CRUSADE 2018 02.03. BR Recife - Burburinho 03.03. BR Fortaleza - Teatro Boca Rica 04.03. BR São Paulo - Carioca Club 06.03. BR Rio de Janeiro - Teatro Odisséia 08.03. PY Asunción - Absoluto Rock 09.03. RA Buenos Aires - Uniclub 10.03. RCH Santiago - Blondie 11.03. RCH Temuco, C. de E. Puert...

Austrian hard rockers Psycho Village are back with a new video for their track ‘Can’t You See’. Having just completed an intensive European Tour with Texan giants Nothing More, Psycho Village are back with a new video for their track ‘Can’t You See’ and their next UK tour announcement for March 2018. Psycho Village consists of Daniel Kremsner (Vocals & Guitar), Maximilian Raps (Bass & Backing Vocals) and Marcel Urban(Drums). “Throughout our career as a band a lot of people have spoken to me about how hard and complicated their lives are. Most of this is related to failed relationships with loved ones, be it an ex-partner, parents or friends; but sometimes it is better to make a clean cut and try to do a fresh start. Unfortunately, most people still hold onto those past feelings, they can’t let go and then chase something that was not meant to be in the first place. The track ‘Can’t You See’ basically says: It´s Okay, let go, live your life”. – Dani Kremsner Psycho...

Brighton Punk rock duo SONS comprised of brothers Lee and Nick Meldrum only formed in 2016 but they are definitely ones to watch as they have quickly gained attention from fans and critics alike and their latest massive single 'Rise' is no exception. This politically charged single is hard hitting with fierce vocals, heavy riffs and a lot of attitude, making this a must hear rock anthem. 'Rise' is the bands fourth single which was released on the 1st December via Till Deaf Do Us Party Records and is available on iTunes and all digital platforms. Check out the video for 'Rise' below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=froNxjYexwM http://www.facebook.com/sonsbanduk http://twitter.com/sonsbanduk http://soundcloud.com/sonsbanduk http://www.youtube.com/c/SONSbanduk http://www.instagram.com/sonsbanduk

After releasing the title of the upcoming KAMELOT masterpiece and very first shows of the The Shadow Tour in the Netherlands, Norway and the UK, it’s time to take the next step in support of The Shadow Theory! KAMELOT’s founder Thomas Youngblood states: “The Shadow Theory album is a psychological journey through the complexity of the Human Mind. We are subjected to stimuli constantly through media, technology, social experiments and AI. Can we still be social creatures in the near future? The Shadow Theory is an album that is mixing many worlds, giving the listener an Escape within our own realities. This album was written and recorded over the entire year and we are really proud of the song elements and diversity on The Shadow Theory.” Now a first and exciting album teaser has been released, get your ears and eyes on it right HERE! The Shadow Theory was produced by acclaimed music producer Sascha Paeth and mastered by Jacob Hansen. A massive piece of work that will more than plea...

Genre-destroying supergroup Legend of the Seagullmen are premiering new track “Legend Of The Seagullmen” via Metal Hammer The track is from their self-titled debut album to be released February 9, 2018 via Dine Alone Records. Listen + share the track HERE. https://www.facebook.com/metalhammer/videos/10156109398694764/?hc_ref=ARTx8mce8uPoEreQcIxzMUzO-8vQRzgpaX6Q0waLS_5eEp9F5gHISb0s8rMmWxAApdI "Legend of the Seagullmen" is the song of an ancient power: a time of the Seagullgod King. His legend has been transmitted over generations spanning 400 thousand years, resulting in this furious ripping anthem. It takes at least four guitar players and an army of musicians to unlock the glory and when the blistering progressions find the pounding beat, you‘ll be immersed in the scriptures of a battle torn land." - David "The Doctor" Dreyer Legend of the Seagullmen is comprised of Tool's Danny Carey on drums, Mastodon's Brent Hinds on guitar, director Jimmy Ha...

Spiny Normen premiere a new track from their forthcoming posthumous album -- 40 years in the making -- via Classic Rock Magazine. Hear and share "Bell Park Loon" HERE: http://teamrock.com/feature/2018-01-25/everything-you-need-to-know-about-spiny-normen-texass-great-lost-psych-band Spiny Normen is an incredible mid-70's Houston hard rock, progressive, psychedelic rock band (yes, all that and more) that featured mellotron, vox jaguar, crunchy, heavy guitars, flute with echo effects, and lots more. A totally lost relic this album is, recorded at the community college and never released. This band has a very English, dark, mysterious and proggy but very acid-drenched feeling to it. Vocalist/guitarist Steve Brudniak dishes on the band's founding and this exceptional recording: Circa 1976, Gerry and I would skip class, smoke whatever scrap of contraband we could scrape together and meet in the high school auditorium where there was a piano and bang out crunchy rhyt...

US-based death/black metal act CAST THE STONE re-emerge with a new record deal with Agonia Records. CAST THE STONE first began in 2002 as the original project between guitarist Mark Kloeppel of Misery Index, bassist Derek Engemannof Scour and Cattle Decapitation and drummer Jesse Schobel of Legend/ex-Scour, prior to their departure into their current metal-scene mainstays. Rounded out by vocalist Andrew Huskey, the band will release new music in their original line-up in 2018. Through years of successful touring and record creation within the membership's other very well known projects, an attitude was fostered of "how would we do this now"? CAST THE STONE returns not as some metal supergroup, but as a project of the original and purest intent of its membership. To be blunt, without CAST THE STONE, the vast majority of the Misery Index discography, Cattle Decapitation's seminal "Monolith of Inhumanity" and "The Anthropocene Extinction" albu...

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS, led by the legendary long time MOTÖRHEAD guitarist, have released the first track by track for the band's upcoming debut album, 'The Age Of Absurdity' - out January 26th. Today the band release the second installment of their track by track series: https://youtu.be/LN6MKp_lazE The album is now available for pre-order in various formats here: nblast.de/PCATBSAgeOfAbsurdity ICYMI: Track by track #1: https://youtu.be/VbPW5IiPXok Webisode #1: https://youtu.be/TKPD4bD3al0 Webisode #2: https://youtu.be/IQjnpA42Rm4 Webisode #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOiAZBYh9ik 'Welcome To hell': https://youtu.be/QMVXtC3SVPE 'Silver Machine' (feat. HAWKWIND member Dave Brock) live video: https://youtu.be/kGX_819vPSA 'Ringleader' here: https://youtu.be/3c9k2xzd8aY Studio diary episode #1: https://youtu.be/DnMp-CEnUkU Studio diary episode #2: https://youtu.be/yLpdWuUHsdg Studio diary episode #3: https://youtu.be/yLpd...

Ded have released a new horror-themed video for 3rd single "Hate Me". To celebrate the release, the single is now on sale everywhere for just .69 cents. The clip finds the band playing inside a spooky looking house with a bit of a supernatural vibe going on as they deliver their energetic performance of the track. Singer Joe Cotela says, “What's up world! We've just released the video for our new single "Hate Me"! This song is all about self-empowerment. It's about following your gut and being who you know you truly are, without being influenced by all of the bullshit around you. It’s about not succumbing to negative energy from negative people." He continues, "There are people that do nothing with their lives, but talk shit about someone who is on their grind. You can hate my hustle all day - but you will not stop it. This isn't a song for boneheads that think it's cool to be an asshole. It's about doing something positi...

Legendary, epic Greek black metallers, VARATHRON, will return with their sixth studio album titled "Patriarchs Of Evil" on April 27th via Agonia Records. Watch a teaser video for this release at: https://youtu.be/JQal6cck2qg Co-founded in 1988 by Stefan Necroabyssious, the band's vocalist and sole original member, VARATHRON has been on a steady release schedule since 2004's "Crowreign". The latter album introduced Haris (drums) and Achilleas C. (guitars) to the band, who were later joined by Sotiris (guitars) and Stratos (bass), and who together established a new, well-bonded line-up of an already established Hellenic black metal act, considered as one of the forefathers of the genre, next to Rotting Christ and Necromantia. Having previously described "Patriarchs Of Evil" as "heavy, dark and full of melodies that will revive past memories", VARATHRON elaborates on the successor to "Untrodden Corridors Of Hades"...

Now under the guiding wing of (UK/US) label Engineer Records, the Kent (UK) based alchemist of alternative folk-rock unleashes his official video single for 'Pushing Me Away'. Currently writing and producing material for release later this year, Steve Hewitt has honed his song & stage craft through extensive gigging both in the UK and overseas raking in support slots with the likes of Star Sailor, Toploader, The Hoosiers and Newton Faulkner. Adding further to his credentials, the accomplished musician has toured in the US with the Reed Brothers. Blending a diverse mix of genres and influences into his music, the young Steve Hewitt developed his love for music and creativity during his mid-teens. Reclusively refining his guitar and vocal skills in his garden shed, Steve immersed himself in the song-writing finesse of Bob Dylan, The Smiths, James Morrison, Ben Howard, Fink, John Legend and his frequent vocal comparator David Gray. What emerged from this education wa...

Last Legion Release Anticipated Sophomore Album “Muspelheim” & New Video New York City based Viking Metallers LAST LEGION have released their second full-length album “Muspelheim” in conjunction with hard rock/metal label Gravel Entertainment. “Muspelheim” is available now on Compact Disc and all major digital music platforms. Coinciding with the release, the band has also shared a music video for the song “God Ov Chaos,” directed by Tom Flynn (10 Years, Body Count, Otherwise). Check out the new video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53ijjJ6dDds&feature=youtu.be Last Legion is currently performing select dates in the Northeastern, U.S. They are planning to tour in support of the album later this summer. For more info, head to: www.lastlegionband.com http://www.facebook.com/lastlegionband http://www.twitter.com/lastlegionband

2018 welcomes a brand new festival, POP PUNK PILE UP FESTIVAL that will take place at The Venue in Selby from the 27th - 29th April 2018. Riff Media has been running successful events all over the country for a decade and 2018 sees them branching out into the festival circuit. 2017 was a huge success for Riff Media who have seen a huge growth in their events and have gained a wealth of contacts which has helped them push forward with this new festival project. "Running events has been something we have done for 10 years and now we feel the time is right to show the world we can go that step further and host a huge event like a festival. We have opted to use the venue that we grew in. Music is a long held passion and this is a step forward for us. We are hoping to achieve success in our first year to help us develop and grow the festival!" - claims Adam Ruane, Pop Punk Pile Up Festival and Riff Media Director. With the likes of The King Blues, Room 94, The Bottom Line...

St. Louis based Discrepancies have signed with Invogue Records. "When InVogue Records approached us it was clear that they saw where we were coming from and knew where we wanted to go. They have proven to be a group of positive, forward thinking individuals intent on coming together as a group to see our dreams come to fruition. That being said, we are proud, overjoyed, and excited to announce Discrepancies is signing to Invogue records. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of the IVR family, and we hope you're ready for the insanity that comes with being apart of ours" quoted by vocalist ATG Metcalf. Discrepancies blends elements of alternative rock, metal, and hip hop to create a unique sound that you won't forget. With heavy rock riffs, rap verses and sing a long chorus' the group creates a truly special work of art. The music video for the bands single "Art Of War" is out now via the InVogue Records YouTube channel ( http://youtube.com/in...

Recently, Nuclear Blast proudly announced the release of the upcoming first MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST studio album! The band completed the recording of Resurrection (out March 2nd) with producer Michael Voss-Schoen on board, alongside the voices of M.S.G. singers Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet and Robin McAuley. You can also hear Doogie White (Michael Schenker's TEMPLE OF ROCK) as well as musicians Steve Mann(guitars, keyboards), Ted McKenna (drums) and Chris Glen (bass). The album also features an array of impressive guest appearances including Kirk Hammett, Wayne Findlay and Michael Voss-Schoen. Today, Michael Schenker explains his idea behind the concept of the upcoming album and tells the story behind the inclusion of several singers in the project: https://youtu.be/muXDOxQz4fw The band has also already released their first digital single 'Warrior' as well as a video including some impressions of the studio recording process which can be seen here: https://www.yout...

On March 8th, Blacklight Media Records will throw a label showcase (hosted by Jose Mangin!) at the Gramercy Theatre in New York. Featuring Blacklight Media artists Gozu, Good Tiger, Mother Feather, Oni, and Eyes Of The Sun, all leading up to very special guest headliner Metal Blade Records artist Candiria! This is one show not to be missed! Tickets will go on-sale this Friday (January 19th) at: https://concerts1.livenation.com/event/0000542CF9749429 Blacklight Media Records' Chris Santos comments: "I could not be more excited to announce the very first Blacklight Media Showcase! To say this is a lifelong dream come true doesn't begin to articulate how proud I am of this show and more importantly, how proud I am of the bands who call Blacklight Media and Metal Blade Records their home. This is truly a once in a lifetime show for all of us and for all the amazing fans of these talented artists. Having Jose Mangin as the Master of Ceremonies is icing on the cake! We can...

DESERT STORM ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'SENTINELS' TO BE RELEASED MARCH 16TH ON APF RECORDS! 2018 marks the return of Oxford-based sludge-metal titans Desert Storm as they prepare to follow the release of 2014’s critically-acclaimed ‘Omniscient’ album with their new opus ‘Sentinels’, confirmed for release this coming March 16th via APF Records. Recorded with engineer Jamie Dodd (Orange Goblin) at Flesh & Bone Studio's, Hackney and tracked by Steve 'Geezer' Watkins at Woodworm studios (which has also been used by legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi), ‘Sentinels’ is a colossal sounding record, it’s ten tracks punching the listener with an oppressive towering monolithic sound that batters, but never dulls the senses. “This album is a natural progression from our previous releases,” explains guitarist Ryan Cole. “It has the Desert Storm sound, but has moved in a much harder, darker and heavier direction.” Today we get to hear the first rumblings from ‘Se...