Napalm Death’s Shane Embury and Absolute Power Share New Single Featuring Tim Ripper Owens


Absolute Power band promotional photo featuring Shane Embury and Simon Efemey, traditional heavy metal, Time To Kill Records, 2026

Absolute Power, the heavy metal project from Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury and vocalist and producer Simon Efemey, drops the title track from their upcoming second album, Needs Must When the Devil Drives, featuring former Judas Priest and Iced Earth vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens, out November 6 via Time To Kill Records. Stream it now and pre-order below. Continue reading →


Sanctuary Sign to BLKIIBLK and Return With First New Single in Over Twelve Years, “Not Of The Living”


Sanctuary has signed to BLKIIBLK, part of the Frontiers Label Group, and marked the occasion with “Not Of The Living,” their first new single in over twelve years. The track arrives forty years into the band’s career, with Joseph Michael of Witherfall carrying the vocals forward following the passing of original vocalist Warrel Dane. The lyric video is out now. Continue reading →


Gus G. and Matt Barlow Face Down Addiction on New Single “Dancing With Death”


Gus G. has released the official music video for “Dancing With Death,” the third track from his fifth solo album Steel Burner, out now. The single features the powerhouse vocals of Matt Barlow, known for his work with Ashes of Ares and his long tenure with Iced Earth, and marks the Greek guitar virtuoso’s first solo record in five years. Watch the video below. Continue reading →