Firewind Added To Dragonforce North American Tour

As previously announced, DragonForce will headline the North American Extreme Power Metal tour in spring 2022, featuring Visions of Atlantis and Seven Spires. Today, DragonForce announces a lineup change, swapping previous opener Battle Beast for power metal legends Firewind.

Firewind will join DragonForce as a part of Firewind's 20th anniversary tour, performing a "best-of" set, as well as fan favorites from their catalog and songs from their most recent release. Featuring the guitar-wizardry of Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, solo) and the epic vocals of singer Herbie Langhans (Avantasia), Firewind is sure to put on an unforgettable show.

"Unfortunately, due to unexpected circumstances, Battle Beast is no longer able to make it on tour. We will miss them, but we are beyond excited to share the stage with our good friends in Firewind," guitarist Herman Li says. "Firewind is legendary, Herbie Langhans has an incredible voice, and Gus G is one of the best guitarists around today. I can't wait to hear Firewind's 20th Anniversary set, I know the fans are going to love it."

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Misery Index Announces Tour With Origin

Death metal/grindcore veterans Misery Index announces The Space Control Tour 2022 with Origin today. The North American tour includes support from Wolf King and additional special guests throughout the spring run, which start on May 6 in Chicago and wrap on May 22 in Austin. For more information and to purchase tickets, which go on-sale Friday, February 11 at 12 PM, ET, head here.

"Only on rare occasion do the stars align to deliver a ripping assault of such extraordinary magnitude. Get your tickets, come out with your friends, and get blasted to bits," states Misery Index about the forthcoming North American tour.

Misery Index recently announced their signing to Century Media Records and are thrilled to add to their legacy at their new label home. The band have established themselves as a stronghold for outspoken, politically charged lyrics and savage yet surgically precise metal. They have released six studio albums, several EPs and have performed well over 1.000 concerts in 44 countries to date. Stay tuned for more news on Misery Index in the next few weeks.

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Satan To Release New Album In April

New Wave Of British Heavy Metal stalwarts Satan has announced that they will be unleashing their sixth album, "Earth Infernal" on April 1st through Metal Blade Records. In addition to this, the band has also uploaded a new music video for the song, "Burning Portrait," which can be seen below. This will be the band's first album of new material in four years, following on from 2018's, "Cruel Magic." You can pre-order the album here.

Tracklisting:

1. Ascendancy
2. Burning Portrait
3. Twelve Infernal Lords
4. Mercury's Shadow
5. A Sorrow Unspent
6. Luciferic
7. From Second Sight
8. Poison Elegy
9. The Blood Ran Deep
10. Earth We Bequeath More...

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Eight Bells Uploads "The Well" Video

Eight Bells are now revealing the dark melancholic video single "The Well" taken from their forthcoming new album "Legacy of Ruin," which is scheduled for release on February 25, 2022. You can check out the video below.

"This song's story is particularly personal for me," explains singer and guitarist Melynda Jackson. "It explores the emotions and fears of pastoral 'salt of the earth types' looking over the land that no longer yields a good harvest as a metaphor describing their lives. Mourning the bountiful past and coming to realize that they themselves are responsible for a bleak future. Melynda Amann, who was a member during the writing of this track, is also singing with us, while Andrea Morgan adds haunting ambience with his violin." More...

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Sum Of R Unveils New Single "Crown Of Diseased"

Every story has a beginning, no matter how unlikely. And the story of the new incarnation of Sum Of R, the project that Reto Mäder formed in 2007 and has led as the only fixed member ever since, began with some really good news, and then some really bad news, because you never know where magic is going to come from.

2020, remember that? Before the world went weird, Sum Of R were supposed to tour, a trek which included a much distinguished Roadburn appearance. The line-up for the tour was already set to be a duo, with Reto joining forces with drummer Jukka Rämänen, known for his presence in such luminaries of the groundbreaking Finnish psych scene as Dark Buddha Rising, Atomikylä or the supergroup Waste Of Space Orchestra (Oranssi Pazuzu & Dark Buddha Rising), not to mention Hexvessel and Dust Mountain. A power duo, in the true sense of the word. Because Roadburn is special, Reto thought about having a guest singer for that particular performance, and once you already have a connection established with the mighty Dark Buddha Rising – a connection first established on the joint Dark Buddha Rising / Sum Of R tour of 2018, by the way –, why look further? Enter vocalist Marko Neuman (also of Convocation and, naturally, the all-consuming Waste Of Space Orchestra), who would make them a remarkable and unlikely trio just for that evening.

Then, as we know, the world changed, and both the tour and Roadburn itself didn’t happen. In one of the best examples of there being a silver lining to almost every bad situation, Reto tried to make something positive of the situation and booked the first possible flight after the first lockdown in his native Switzerland to travel to Finland for three weeks of studio recording with the line-up that never was, Jukka and Marko. And boom: magic happened. As Reto puts it, "We had such a good and intense as well as grateful and creative time together that it could not be more natural that Marko also became a part of Sum Of R through these common experiences. For Jukka and me, Marko's voice is like a transmitter to another dimension." More...

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Polaris Announces European Tour Dates

After two years of uncertainty and changing plans, ascending Sydney metalcore outfit Polaris are stoked to reveal that they'll be returning to our shores this September and October, for an extensive headline tour. This 21-show run will take the five-piece through nine different countries, across mainland Europe and the UK. They'll be accompanied on the road by Alpha Wolf and Gravemind from Melbourne, and Brisbane's Stepson.

Tickets will go on-sale this Friday February 11th @ 11am CET/10am GMT.

The tour dates are as follows:

16.09.22 - Germany Wiesbaden @ Schlachthof
17.09.22 - Belgium Antwerp @ Zappa
18.09.22 - UK Manchester @ Academy 2
19.09.22 - UK Glasgow @ Garage
20.09.22 - UK Bristol @ SWX
21.09.22 - UK Leeds @ Stylus
22.09.22 - UK Birmingham @ O2 Academy2
23.09.22 - UK Southampton @ Engine Rooms
24.09.22 - UK London @ Electric Brixton
26.09.22 - Germany Köln @ Essigfabrik
27.09.22 - Netherlands Tilburg @ 013
28.09.22 - Germany Hamburg @ Gruenspan
29.09.22 - Germany Leipzig @ Felsenkeller
30.09.22 - Germany Berlin @ SO36
01.10.22 - Poland Poznan @ U Bazyla
02.10.22 - Germany Nürnberg @ Hirsch
04.10.22 - Czech Rep Prague @ Meet Factory
05.10.22 - Austria Wien @ Flex Halle
06.10.22 - Germany München @ Backstage
07.10.22 - Switzerland Lyss @ Kulturfabrik
08.10.22 - France Paris @ La Maroquinerie

Dates are subject to the global pandemic situation.

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Voices Of Ruin Releases New Music Video

The Orange County, California-based melodic death metal quintet Voices Of Ruin have unveiled the music video for "Reach Toward The Sky," the latest single from their 2020 full-length and M-Theory Audio debut, "Path To Immortality." The video clip - shot and edited by Vintersea bassist Karl Whinnery while both bands were on tour together during the Fall of 2021 – can be viewed below.

"We're very excited to release our new music video featuring live footage from the latest Darker Western Skies tour with Vintersea and Dawn of Ouroboros! It was pretty special to get back on the road and perform nightly after close to two years of not playing shows,” states singer Dave Barrett. “Being together with the boys and raging the stage was magical! 'Reach Toward The Sky' is one of the more dynamic songs we've ever released and this tour was our first time playing it live. Karl from Vintersea is a magician behind the camera and he did an excellent job capturing the debauchery and wild times out there on the road! From slamming beers and taking shots to shredding alongside Vintersea and Dawn of Ouroboros, the Darker Western Skies tour was a blast!" More...

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Konvent Posts New Music Video Online

March 11, 2022 will see Danish brutal death doom metal act Konvent strike back with their brand new album, "Call Down The Sun," via Napalm Records.

Undoubtedly inspired by recent dark times and as the new single and video clip proves, the band‘s sophomore album is more pissed off, fast-paced and pitch black throughout. Rikke Emilie List‘s guttural, sublime growls and fierce screams perfectly integrate with a heavy as hell wall of blackened death and funeral doom metal riffs from guitarist Sara Helena Nørregaard, backed by a thick, profound rhythm section provided by bassist Heidi Withington Brink and drummer Julie Simonsen.

Today, following the previously released first single "Grains," Konvent have shared a new, fierce track taken from "Call Down The Sun!" With "Pipe Dreams," the Copenhagen four-piece not only unleashes hurricanes of blackened death doom metal, but a killer band performance in a brand new video clip!"

"'Pipe Dreams' dives deep into the heart of manipulation, whether it be by a person, an institution or an entire industry," vocalist Rikke reveals. "In the 'Pipe Dreams' factory, insecure people are deceived, exploited and told that their biggest dreams are just about to come true.."

After their debut full-length album, "Puritan Masochism," took the entire doom and heavy metal scene by storm upon its release two years ago, Konvent returns with a sophomore offering that doubles down on the band‘s songwriting talent and brutal, heavy sound! The sonic evolution of Konvent over the course of just two years is immediately evident on Call Down The Sun, surprising with new elements at every turn. Recorded and mixed by Lasse Ballade at Ballade Studios, Copenhagen and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege Studio, the new album‘s thunderous apocalyptic sound is impossible to escape. "Call Down The Sun" a refreshing, vibrant record that is not only poised to top 2022 Album Of The Year lists, but reign as one of the best death and blackened doom metal records of modern times! More...

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Burning Witches Signs With Napalm Records

Switzerland's hottest heavy metal export Burning Witches is gearing up for the next spellbinding ritual in the band's history by joining forces with Napalm Records, as the five-piece has just inked a worldwide contract with the premier rock and metal label.

Breaking the scene with their self-titled debut in 2017 and immediately entering the Swiss album charts, this powerhouse force of trailblazing women has been on a bewitching mission to conquer the world with traditional thundering heavy metal ever since. Previous albums "Hexenhammer" (2018) and "Dance With The Devil" (2020) both landed top chart positions in Germany and Switzerland, and led to the unit's most successful record to date, "The Witch Of The North" (2021 - #16 GER album charts, #6 CH album charts). With their smashing appearances at festivals like the legendary Wacken Open Air, Summer Breeze and Rock Harz Open Air, as well as touring with greats such as Grave Digger, Burning Witches are now ready to conjure their next sonic feast, all dedicated to the spirit of true heavy metal. Stay tuned for more!

Burning Witches on the signing:
"Oh this is exciting news: with pride we announce our new label partner, Napalm Records! We are looking forward to our co-operation with one of the best metal labels in the world! This is the next step in the Witches chapter, and we are super enthusiastic about our new partner, our collaboration and our future with the prime Austrian metal company! We are focused, charged and are really looking forward to new challenges and adventures yet to come – WE stand as ONE!!!"

Thomas Caser, CEO Napalm Records adds:
"Burning Witches are currently one of the hottest metal acts out there. This energy and drive fits perfectly with the quintessence of Napalm Records. We are looking forward to taking the band to the next level with full force!"

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Lethal Fright Shares Blaze Bayley Collaboration

Lethal Fright has released a new single and music video for "Low Frequencies," featuring very special appearances of Blaze Bayley (Solo, Wolfsbane, ex-Iron Maiden), Derek Sherinian (Sons of Apollo, ex-Dream Theater) and Jonas Schütz (Sacrosanct, Sapiency). Lethal Fright is led by Douglas Arruda (vocals and bass) and also have Nunes Italiano on the guitars.

"Low Frequencies" stands out for having a lot of groove and will be one of the songs on the next album, scheduled or mid-2022. Having the enigmatic title "LF-MMXX," the sequel promises elaborate songs, offering common themes between the songs although not envisioned as a concept album," said the vocalist and leader of the band, Douglas Arruda.

"Low Frequencies" was produced by the band itself, and mixed by the legendary producer Kevin Shirley, who became famous for working with Aerosmith, Rush, Journey, Silverchair and other popular names. He worked with Dream Theater, and produced every Iron Maiden album since the 2000s. ”Working with Kevin was surreal, Nunes and I are fans from one of his greatest productions, the Scenes From a Memory album from Dream Theater. A true masterpiece!” said the vocalist. “It was a unique opportunity, and also on a way to experiment. In fact, the members’ passion for both Iron Maiden and Dream Theater goes further with this release. "Somehow Low Frequencies combines the best elements from these two bands, within our vision and interpretation of course! Now imagine what is having Blaze Bayley and Derek Sherinian collaborating on the same song? Sounds like a dream!." More...

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Iris Noir Premiere Full-Album Stream Of New EP

Tucson, Arizona-based heavy hardcore/death metal outfit Iris Noir premiere the full-album stream of the band's brand new EP "Dirge", which was released February 8, 2022.

Check out now "Dirge" in its entirety below.

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Ritual Earth Premiere New Music Video

Philly sludge quartet Ritual Earth premiere a new music video for the track “Free From My Vessel”, taken from their upcoming new album "MMXX", which will be out in stores March 18th, via Iodine Recordings.

Check out now "Free From My Vessel" streaming via YouTube for you below.

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Puppy Premiere New Music Video

A new music video for Puppy‘s latest track “…And Watched It Glow” premiered online this week. The single iis taken from the London trio’s upcoming new record “Pure Evil“, due out on May 06th via Rude Records.

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Stöner (Ex-Kyuss/Ex-Fu Manchu) Premiere New Single

Stoner metal supergroup Stöner - featuring ex-Kyuss bandmates Brant Bjork (ex-Fu Manchu) and Nick Oliveri (ex-Queens Of The Stone Age) - premiere a new single titled “A Million Beers” streaming online via YouTube for you below. It serves as the first advance track from the group’s upcoming album “Totally…“, which Heavy Psych Sounds have scheduled for a May 06th release date.

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