French Heavy Metallers Lonewolf are pleased to announce the first details of their new album. “Cult Of Steel” was produced by the band and recorded by Xavier Sindt at Microclimat Studio. Charles Greywolf (Powerwolf) mixed and mastered it at Studio Greywolf.  Peter Salaï is responsible for the cover artwork. The …

UK Melodic Metallers Eden’s Curse have announced a special one night only show at The Classic Grand, Glasgow on Friday  28th November. Supported by Swedes Coldspell. Paul Logue and Co., will be recording the show for a live album, which is due to be released by AFM Records in late …

German Gothic Folk/Prog rockers Lyriel, based on the wonderful mix of vocalist Jessica Thierjung and the cello and backing vocals of Linda Laukamp, began life back in 2003, but since then have been ploughing a successful furrow in the Folk / Gothic Rock scene with the albums “Prisonworld”, “Autumntales”, “Paranoid …

Bergen, Norway, former home of the legendary Hole In The Sky Festival and considered thee black metal capital of the world, is now just under 6 months away from seeing a total extreme metal annihilation! The second edition of Bergen’s new indoor metal festival, Blastfest, has already been launched with …

The project D8 Dimension was born in early 2009, thanks to five musicians coming from different backgrounds which decided to be part of an Alternative Metal band with aggressive sounds. After numerous live appearances and important competitions, the band changed direction and musical level, by focusing on sound characterized by …

CYCLE BEATING, the mean bastard of Thrash and Groove Metal with a proper Core influence, have released the second song of their upcoming album “The Age Of Depression“. It’s titled “No Regrets” and it is an angry as well as critical wrecking ball, which is hard on the conventions of …

UK metalcore’s SILENT SCREAMS have just announced they will be supporting ATTILA on their forthcoming UK tour.   “We’re very excited to be going out on tour with Attila, they are blowing up massively!  So it’s awesome to be a part of this tour. These shows will be the first …

Skarlett Riot are excited to announce the release of the first track from their forthcoming new album. The brand new single – ‘House Of Cards’ available to download on the 8th September! Featuring all the trademark elements of Skarlett Riot’s sound; from the crunching guitar riff to Skarlett’s soaring vocals, …

The autumn nights may be drawing in, but while the outside temperature is falling, here at WildFire HQ things are really hotting up. Nothing gets you through the colder months, quite like having something to look forward to next summer, so get set for the next big announcement from Scotland’s …

EXORCISM are currently looking for a suitable player to record their second album and play live. Drummers who have got the possibility to record their own drums tracks, have gear and are professional are welcome to apply. Please contact our management: promo@rockngrowl.com With their critically acclaimed record “I AM GOD” …

The multi-platinum band personally curated this rare, never before seen look at their fan favorite, genre defining, breakthrough album Waking The Fallen. The new release includes 11 never before heard songs, 23 total tracks, new artwork, the original first cut of the music video for ‘Unholy Confessions” and a 30 minute film featuring …

New England Metal pioneers UNEARTH have announced “Watchers of Rule” to be released via Century Media on the 3rd November 2014 in Europe. Produced by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Devildriver), this marks the band’s six full length LP in their decorated sixteen year tenure. UNEARTH have started their European Hell On …

The German Dark Metallers have now unveiled the cover artwork, track listing and tour dates of the upcoming album!  Songs as black as the night, texts from bitter cold reality. NACHTBLUT are set to release their upcoming album Chimonas on the 3rd November in the UK via Napalm Records. Tracklist: …

DEAD BY WEDNESDAY is pleased to announce their upcoming performance as part of the “Headbangers for Hatewear” showcase, sponsored by Hatewear Inc. The showcase will take place on Friday, September 5th 2014 at The Blackthorn 51 in Elmhurst, Queens, NY (80-12 51st Ave). In addition to DEAD BY WEDNESDAY, other …

The German blackened death metal outfit BLEEDING RED is currently working on the follow up to their debut album “Evolution’s Crown” from 2012. After long wrangling the band was finally able to get to an agreement with their former record company and start with the songwriting for the new, yet …

Reunited UK hardcore legends Stampin’ Ground are the latest act announced the play the tenth Damnation Festival. The group – who literally destroyed the Terrorizer Stage in 2006 – complete a stunning Jagermeister Stage bill which includes Bolt Thrower, Saint Vitus, Orange Goblin, Raging Speedhorn and October File. Elsewhere on …

BUTCHER BABIES, have recorded an EP of cover tunes that will surely please fans of the band, as well as fans of the artists that performed them originally. Titled “Uncovered”, this EP (digital only!) will be released on the 6th October  in Europe (September 30 in North America) and features …

What started as a ‘thank you’ from the W:O:A – Open Air promoters to the community become a huge critical success. We The People of Wacken, a photography book shot by award-winning photographer Pep Bonet and edited by renowned music journalist Steffan Chirazi, continues to receive wide-acclaim for capturing the …

Ensiferum have completed writing for their upcoming new album and Metal Blade Records debut! With pre-production out of the way, the band is prepared to begin recording. Work will begin on the 8th September at Astia Studio (astiastudio.fi) in Lappeenranta in Finland with producer Anssi Kippo. Fans can expect to …

European stoner/doom/psych festival DESERTFEST LONDON just unveiled the first batch of bands to be part of its fourth edition, taking place on April 24-26th, 2015 in Camden. Tickets are on sale now, so it’s time to make plans for next spring! First bands confirmed are: SLEEP   (headlining Koko’s on Sunday …