All For Metal Share Their Single and Video “All For Metal Is Coming To Town” – On Tour Soon


All For Metal are about to round off their 2024 with a final handful of shows in support of their sophomore album, Gods Of Metal (Year Of The Dragon) (Reigning Phoenix Music records). But before that, they have shared a brand new seasonal themed video for the track “All For Metal Is Coming To Town.” Check it out below.
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All For Metal Share Their New Single and Video for “Temple Of Silence”



Heavy collective, All For Metal, have just dropped a brand new video for their track “Temple Of Silence.” It is taken from their latest opus Gods Of Metal (Year Of The Dragon), released on August 25, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The album made waves across multiple countries, breaking the top 15 of the official German album charts. Check out the new video below.
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INTERVIEW: Niels Löffler of Orden Ogan on “The Order Of Fear” Album and If The Band Power Metal, or Not


In this episode, Ghost Cult’s chief Keefy chatted with guitarist Niels Löffler of Orden Ogan to discuss their new album The Order Of Fear out now via Reigning Phoenix Music! They chatted about the album, the history of the band, and if the band is truly “power metal!”

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases for 7-5-24


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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases for 7-5-24


What new Rock and Metal albums are you getting this week!? Continue reading


Amon Amarth, Architects, Opeth, Cradle of Filth, Clutch, Hatebreed, Mayhem, Exodus, and More Booked for Alcatraz Festival 2024


UPDATED: Dio Disciples featuring Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna has been added to the festival replacing Dokken.

Alcatraz Festival promises to be one of the best European metal fests in recent memory with a banger line-up! The festival has already booked Architects, Opeth, Cradle of Filth, Clutch, Hatebreed, Mayhem, Exodus, Satyricon, Paradise Lost, Watain, Dark Tranquillity, Spiritbox, Korpiklaani, Jinjer, Life of Agony, Left to Die, and many more! Passes are on sale now and the full schedule and running order will be released soon. Alcatraz Festival takes place on August 9th, 10, and 11th in Belgium!Continue reading


Alcatraz Festival 2024 Books Architects, Amon Amarth, Opeth, Clutch, Cradle Of Filth, Hatebreed, Satyricon, Mayhem, Paradise Lost, Exodus, Dark Tranquility, Spiritbox, Korpiklaani, Jinjer, Life Of Agony, and More!


Long-running Belgian Metal Festival Alcatraz 2024 has announced their full lineup! Taking place August 9-11 with a pre-party with Tribute bands on the 8th! Headlined by Architects, Amon Amarth, and Opeth, other bands on the bill featured are Clutch, Cradle Of Filth, Hatebreed, Satyricon, Mayhem, Paradise Lost, Exodus, Watain, Dark Tranquility, Spiritbox, Korpiklaani, Jinjer, Life Of Agony, Armored Saint, Madball, Tnfofficial, Lord Of The Lost, Orden Ogan, Finntroll , Septicflesh, Orange Goblin, Soilthe, Benediction, Brant Bjork, Eclipse, Raven, Terrorizer, Misery Index, Heathen, Green Lung, Legion Of The Damned, Massacre, Monkey3, Cro-Mags, Truck Fighters, Bodysnatcher, Cripple Black Phoenix, Fen , The Casualties, Exumer, Skeletal Remains, Left To Die, Audrey Horne , Thronehammer, and many others are booked for the festival. After Thre Burial was originally announced, but has canceled their appearance. The full lineup post and ticket links for the fest can be found below! Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Rhapsody of Fire – Challenge The Wind


If the quickest way to get from Point A to Point B is a straight line then clearly nobody thought to mention that to Italian Power Metal kings Rhapsody of Fire who to get where they are today obviously took the Enchanted Lands scenic route. This current incarnation of Rhapsody of Fire (version 666.0) might look very different to how it all began but as the fourteenth full-length studio release Challenge The Wind (AFM Records) proves in no uncertain terms, the music and the subject matter remain very much the same. Continue reading


Dominum Share Cover of Scorpions Hit “Rock You Like A Hurricane”


Zombie metal unit, Dominum, are honoring the 40th anniversary of one of Scorpions’ biggest hits, “Rock You Like A Hurricane,” with their symphonic metal cover version. This spring, the band will also join Feuerschwanz and Orden Ogan on the road, and are currently supporting Peyton Parrish on his already partially sold-out European tour. Check out the video for the cover song below. 

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Dominum Drop a Single and Video for the Title Track from Their Upcoming Album


Emerging power metal band, Dominum have just unveiled their new single and video, “Hey Living People.” The song is also the title track from their rapidly approaching debut album, due out  December 29, 2023 via Napalm Records. Head into the article below to catch the new video, and read more from Dominum.

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