Crypta drop “A Portrait of Decay,” the first track to feature their new lineup and signal the next chapter of the band’s story. Recorded in Belgium with a limited seven-inch vinyl single, the single arrives as the band heads out on their North American tour with Arch Enemy, The Black Dahlia Murder, Septicflesh, and Thrown Into Exile starting October 5. Watch it now and stream below. Continue reading
DragonForce announces that vocalist Marc Hudson is stepping back from touring and recording duties due to ongoing tinnitus issues. Power Quest‘s Alessio Garavello, formerly Hudson‘s own vocal coach, joins Alissa White-Gluz as co-vocalist for the band’s forthcoming album and 2026/2027 touring. New songs arrive next week. Continue reading
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Wacken Open Air, one of the most important events of the metal calendar, has begun its 2026 anniversary edition, on July 29th. The warm-up shows of the previous days set the tone, with the traditional Wacken Firefighters concert, a performance by Skyline, and a DJ set at the Camping Plaza by festival founder Holger Hübner. Read more below.
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