The German heavy metal juggernaut, Powerwolf, is returning to North America, on a new headline tour, beginning September 17, 2025 in Toronto, ON. The live campaign features special guest support from their label mates, Dragonforce, and make stops in Detroit, MI, Vancouver, BC, Seattle, WA and many more. It will also see Powerwolf performing at the likes of Louder Than Life and Aftershock for the first time.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Manntra – Titans – Napalm Records
This record is BIG. Titans is suitably apropos for Manntra‘s Napalm Records debut. Titanic in size and scope. Billed as “Croatian Folk Metal,” the “folk” element is a much smaller element than, say Tengger Cavalry. This thing is an NWOBHM/ Power/Symphonic Metal tour de force (emphasis firmly on “force”.) Even the cover is huge: Lord of the Rings meets Templar Knights in a pitched battle.Continue reading
Louder Than Life 2025 Announces Full Lineup Slayer, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Avenged Sevenfold, Sleep Token, Breaking Benjamin, Deftones, Bad Omens, A Perfect Circle and More
Louder Than Life will be disturbing the peace in 2025 with one of the biggest and LOUDEST festivals in North America all year. Over 160 bands will perform on 6 stages September 18, 19, 20 & 21 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY for the 11th edition of Louder Than Life. Louder Than Life 2025 also marks the largest lineup in the history of producer Danny Wimmer Presents. In addition to the previously announced return of metal legends Slayer, the four-day destination event will also feature Rob Zombie in a global exclusive performance of Astro-Creep: 2000 in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary, plus Marilyn Manson on Thursday; Avenged Sevenfold, Sleep Token and Breaking Benjamin on Friday; Deftones, Bad Omens and A Perfect Circle on Saturday; and Bring Me The Horizon, $uicideboy$ and Evanescence on Sunday.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Frozen Crown – War Hearts
Frozen Crown is a blossoming band that has captured the pep, passion, and potency of the Power Metal genre.
Paul Di’Anno Releases a New Single and Lyric Video for his New Cover of Iron Maiden’s “Wrathchild” ft. ZP Theart of Dragonforce
Paul Di’Anno, the iconic frontman of Iron Maiden, has just released a new single “Wrathchild” from his album, The Book of The Beast. In a thrilling surprise for fans, Di’Anno has reworked the Iron Maiden classic Wrathchild, injecting it with a dark, fresh twist. The revamped version features Paul duetting alongside ZP Theart (Dragonforce). The Book of The Beast releases on September 27th, 2024 via Conquest Music! Watch the video and pre-order the album at the links below! Continue reading
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases 3-15-24
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases 3-15-24
ALBUM REVIEW: Sonata Arctica – Clear Cold Beyond
Finland is reported to be one of the happiest countries in the world. Even though it can produce some fantastically grim Metal acts, this Nordic nation has some jubilant bands as well. Continue reading
PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 2 23 24
Catch up on what you missed this week in the world of Rock and Metal news with our show! Continue reading
Dethklok Adds Bay Area Concerts with BABYMETAL as Part of Their U.S. Tour with DragonForce and Nekrogoblikon
Dethklok has booked two additional US shows for their 2024 spring tour. A two-night stand in the Bay Area will see the band reunite with BABYMETAL for two more Babyklok shows. Those two shows with support from DragonForce on April 24 and Nekrogoblikon on April 25. Ghost Cult reviewed the previous tour here. The main tour runs from April 07 through May 03, Dethklok’s newly announced Mutilation on a Spring Night Tour, produced by Live Nation, will see support from DragonForce and Nekrogoblikon.Continue reading