Savannah, GA sludge warriors  BLACK TUSK have revealed plans for a European campaign of devastation including dates with Portland thrash lifers TOXIC HOLOCAUST and Hamburg doom-sludge quartet Downfall of Gaia. The trek will kick off on June 13th, with BLACK TUSK invading Interlaken before uniting forces for an unstoppable march …

PRIMORDIAL will headline Seige Of Limerick Earrach 2014 which takes place at Dolans in Limerick on Sunday April 20, 2014. They will be joined by Mourning Beloveth, Shardborne, For Ruin, Slave Zero plus 20 others. Doors are at noon and did we mention it’s free? For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1424983967746879/ ‘REDEMPTION …

Following the song’s premiere on Hammer Smashed Radio, Accursed Spawn have released ‘Burned into Sterility‘, the first single from the death metal outfit’s upcoming EP ‘Putrid’ along with the album artwork. The track can also be downloaded for free or “pay what you want” via the band’s Soundcloud and Bandcamp …

METAL IS COMING HOME PART 3!!! Are you still listening to your NWOBHM singles, EPs ,demotapes and LPs,you will be sorry to miss out on these bands, that have announced rare reunion shows!! And more bands to be announced soon!! This year you already missed stunning live shows of Warrior, …

40 WATT SUN have confirmed that writing is complete, and that this month they have begun the recording of their new album – the follow-up to 2011’s The Inside Room. Recording will take place in Wales throughout the spring and summer, and will be once again self-produced by the band. …

Up-and-coming heavy metal trailblazers and recent Breaking Bands LLC signing SHATTERED SUN recently announced a record label showcase and press day, as well as an upcoming performance with hard rock legends Skid Row at The Whisky on May 17, 2014. The band has been working hard towards their dream of …

Montreal, QC thrash band MUTANK will be performing the following show dates in support of their release ‘M.E.C.H. Metal‘ unleashed this past February and available on bandcamp as a pay what you want plus being available on audio cassette. Show Dates: March 29 –  Montreal, QC @ Death House w/ …

The second NORSE album “All is Mist and Fog” has raked a lot of positive feedback. Since the release it had become a bit silent around the Australians but of course they haven’t taken a break. No, NORSE have been working on several new songs. The result ist a new …

Wwo of Chile’s finest, foulest black/death barbarians, HADES ARCHER and SLAUGHTBBATH, unite for a special split LP courtesy of underground metal vanguard IRON BONEHEAD PRODUCTIONS. Set for international release on May 16th, each band occupies their own side of this limited-edition vinyl LP, and each is titled accordingly: HADES ARCHER …

Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of Salt Lake City natives Visigoth! The traditional metal act has been blazing a path through the metal underground since their inception in 2010. The release of their “Vengeance” demo in 2010, and the “Final Spell” EP in 2012 earned the …

German Epic Metal pioneers EQUILIBRIUM have announced the details of their fourth studio album! Guitarist, composer and lyricist René Berthiaume  has spent almost four years working on their new creation, entitled ‘Erdentempel‘.  The album was recorded, produced and mixed under the direction of René at Helion Studios and mastered at …

Diaries Of A Hero will release their self-titled second album “Diaries Of Hero” on 26th May 2014, via German label Dust On The Tracks. The record will be available on CD and on digital format, via iTunes and Amazon mp3 outlets. The new album sees the band taking a significant …

Martyr Defiled will release their new album ‘No Hope No Morality’ on April 28th and to celebrate will be playing an intimate free entry show at The Garage, London on April 23rd. The band have also just unleashed a brutal video for new single ‘616’, which is the second track …

New York hardcore kings AGNOSTIC FRONT will return to the UK and Ireland this summer for a clutch of live dates in August. The band will also make appearances at Rebellion Festival in Blackpool and City Invasion 2014 in London. Dates are as follows: Aug 10th –   Rebellion Festival, Winter …

Austin, TX psyche rockers Boyfrndz were the victims of a robbery this morning in San Francisco.  The group’s van, cargo trailer, & all their gear were stolen sometime between 1 and 7am PST. It was parked at 1501 Grove st. The band will be accepting ANY donations at www.boyfrndz.com to …

Fans of Long Beach rockers RIVAL SONS are being invited to show the band their dance skills, with the chance to win some very special prizes! RIVAL SONS want you to submit a dance routine for their new track, “Electric Man“, and upload it to YouTube for the world to …

ANATHEMA return in June with Distant Satellites, their brand new studio album.  Due to be released on the 9th June via Kscope, distant satellites is the highly anticipated follow up to 2012’s Weather Systems, recorded at Cederberg Studios in Oslo, with producer Christer-André Cederberg. The beautifully ethereal artwork was created …

Extreme metal icons ARCH ENEMY will unleash their 9th studio album, War Eternal, worldwide via Century Media Records (Trooper Entertainment in Japan) on June 9th in Europe and June 10th in North America. The artwork for the album was created by Costin Chioreanu, who previously worked with Michael Amott on …

Brooklyn, New York’s TOMBS’ have confirmed Savage Gold as the title of the band’s third album on Relapse Records. The album is set for a June 10th release (North America), June 9th (UK/Europe/World), and June 6th (Germany/Benelux/Finland) and today the artwork and track listing have been revealed. The stunning artwork …

Lexington, KY’s Beyond the Shore recently filmed some clips with guitarists Zach Hunter and Jared Loucks, as well as bassist Eli Masherbash, to demonstrate the track “Glass Houses” from the “Ghostwatcher” album. The clips were edited together into a sort of performance demonstration / lyric video hybrid that is streaming …