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ALBUM REVIEW: Bloodbound – Field Of Swords – Napalm Records

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If Metal – Power Metal, especially – can be relied upon for one thing, it’s headbanging history lessons. Teaching you the things school either thought unimportant or simply didn’t have the time for, Metal wants you to learn about the past rather than rewrite or forget about it. While teachers drone on incessantly about crop rotation in the 14th century, bands like Sweden’s Bloodbound take you onto blood-soaked fields of battle. On their previous record with Vikings, and now on eleventh full length studio release, Field Of Swords (Napalm Records) into the middle ages and the time of the crusades.

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Therion Share a Live Video for “The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah” – New Live Album Coming Soon

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Photo credit: Erik Mårtensson

Therion have announced that their new live album, Con Orquesta, will arrive on January 30, 2026, via Napalm Records. It was recorded at their first arena show, at the Mexico City Arena, in 2024, where they performed with a full orchestra. As a first glimpse into the record, they have now shared a live video for their track “The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah.” Watch it below and read more from the band.
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ALBUM REVIEW: 1914 – Viribus Unitis

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Ukrainian blackened stoic sentinels 1914 conjure their fourth full-length pantheon, Viribus Unitis (Napalm Records), Latin for “With United Forces.” The colossi title unveils the resilience through destruction and malice brought from war, building on the band’s acclaimed concept, delving further into vehemence and severity. Continue reading →


Katatonia Shares a Cover of KISS’ “A World Without Heroes” – On Tour Now with Evergrey

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Katatonia ‘Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State’ album official promotional photo via Napalm Records 2025. The band line-up: Jonas Renkse (vocals), Sebastian Svalland (guitar), Niklas Sandin (base), Nico Elgstrand (guitar), Daniel Moilanen (drums). Photo by Terhi Ylimäinen

Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness, Katatonia, have unveiled a hauntingly beautiful rendition of the KISS classic “A World Without Heroes!” Originally available as an exclusive bonus track on the mediabook edition of their latest studio album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State (released in June via Napalm Records, read our review here), the song is now finally available digitally, alongside the second bonus track, “Wind of No Change – Karin Park Remix.” Listen and stream the track here.Continue reading →


Jinjer Share a Live Video for “Duel” – On Tour with Trivium Now

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Progressive metal icons, Jinjer, have just kicked off an extensive North American tour with Trivium. Right before the run, the Ukrainian four-piece released a live video for “Duél,” the title track from their latest full-length release (Napalm Records). The video was filmed on February 23 at a performance in Sydney, Australia. Watch it below and find out more.
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Moonspell Share a Live Video for “Extinct” – New Live Album Out This Week

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Portugal’s dark metal pioneers, Moonspell, have just dropped a new live video for their track, “Extinct,” which originally appeared on their 2015 studio full-length of the same name. The song is to feature on the band’s new live album, Opus Diabolicum, available in DVD/Blu-ray, 2 CD, black and colored vinyl and digital formats, from Friday, October 31st, via Napalm Records. Catch the new video and more from Moonspell below.
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Edge of Paradise Share a Cover of the “Requiem for a Dream” Theme Song

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Photo credit: Jack Lue

International cinematic rock band, Edge of Paradise, have released their reimaged of the Requiem for a Dream film theme. Originally performed by Clint Mansell (Lux Aeterna), the new track follows the band’s latest album, Prophecy (Napalm Records), and comes with a music video. Watch it below and find out more.
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Alter Bridge Share Their Single and Video for “What Lies Within” – New Album Coming Soon

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Following their first single in over two years, “Silent Divide,” Alter Bridge are back with another new song, “What Lies Within.” The track is taken from their upcoming, self-titled album, due out January 9th, via Napalm Records, and comes with an animated video,  directed by J.T. Ibanez. Watch it below and find out more.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Year Of The Goat – Trivia Goddess

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I’ve said a hundred times and I’ll say it again: there must be something in the waters of Sweden that creates a magic elixir of sorts. This elixir seems to seep into the people of Sweden forcing them to create some of the greatest psychedelic/occult rock music on the planet. Psych/Occult rockers Year of the Goat are no exception. Continue reading →


The Vintage Caravan Share a Single and Video for “Alone” – New Album Out This Week

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Icelandic retro-fueled prog rockers, The Vintage Caravan, have just released a visualizer video  for their latest single, “Alone.” It comes in support of their new studio offering, Portals, out September 26th, on Napalm Records. Watch the new track below and read more.
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