Album Announcements

Life of Agony is one of the most influential bands with one of the most distinctive sounds of the 90’s era. A whole decade has gone by since their last album but now, LIFE OF AGONY are finally back! Brooklyn’s hard rock legends LIFE OF AGONY have signed a worldwide …

Exorcism to Re-Release “I Am God” New Artwork and Tracklist Revealed Doom heavy metallers EXORCISM will re-release their debut effort, “I AM GOD”, on  February 13 2016 via Dream Records. The cover artwork for the CD was created by Gragoth and Zvekan.   Recordings: All drums by Garry King recorded …

Ahoy, groove worshippers! Here is Oregon’s best kept secret and soon-to-be iconic rockers HOLY GROVE, led by one of the greatest female voices in the doom/heavy rock game. The band recently unveiled the artwork as well as two goosebump-inducing tracks for their upcoming debut “Holy Grove”, due out March 18th on …

After they won their spurs at last year’s Duna Jam festival, Italian doom and gloom merchants DEADSMOKE are set to release their tenebrous, thunderous self-titled debut LP on Heavy Psych Sounds. Click here to watch new track Liar Behind Me  DEADSMOKE is a new yet promising Italian sludge outfit who sound like …

Somewhere in the darkest depths of Pittsburgh, DREAM DEATH have risen from their self-imposed grave. After making their full-length debut in 1987 with the groundbreaking doom/death/thrash masterstroke Journey Into Mystery-an album that somehow bridged the groaning gaps between Celtic Frost, Slayer and Saint Vitus while going on to influence many …

Hailing from Birmingham UK, four-piece progressive power metal band Dakesis have released details of their forthcoming album. Dakesis are pleased to announce that the title of their new album will be ‘The New Dawn’. The album will be released on March 10th 2016 at their album launch show at The 02 …

It’s finally out: Southern California’s very own melodic hardcore-punk legends, IGNITE, have released their new album ‘A War Against You’ worldwide today. Check out the following two songs if you need another nudge: ‘Nothing Can Stop Me’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXHjAS-QwLs ‘This Is A War’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zCXwZkUVio Watch IGNITE ‘In The Studio’ episodes online: Part 1: https://youtu.be/hvhra-YrsBg …

West Hartford, CT symphonic tech deathcore outfit, Shadow of Intent, are set to release their highly anticipated debut full length album, ‘Primordial‘, on January 10, 2016! ‘Primordial‘ is a self produced effort and features a guest vocal performance from Dan Watson of Enterprise Earth (Stay Sick Recordings) on the track, …

Alter Bridge Announce Long-Awaited Studio Return and Launch Fan Packages Rock powerhouse, ALTER BRIDGE are pleased to reveal they are hard at work on the follow up to their critically acclaimed 2013 album, ‘Fortress’. The as-yet-untitled fifth album is tentatively set for release Autumn 2016 with producer Michael ‘Elvis’ Baskette …

  Hard rock titans Metal Church return with their latest album ‘XI’, scheduled for a worldwide (ex  North America, South America and Japan) release on March 25th via Nuclear Blast Records. The band’s 11th studio release also marks the return of legendary vocalist and front man Mike Howe. The reunion …

Influential and iconic heavy metal band Diamond Head have announced their first album of new material in eight years. Entitled “DIAMOND HEAD,” the album features an exciting new talent in singer Rasmus Bom Andersen. In 2014 Diamond Head invited London based, Danish-born Ras to join the band. Together they completed …

Real Life Punks Healthy Junkies Fighting the Devils of Trauma and 21st Century Captivity with New Release Healthy Junkies are an antidote to a generation that’s numbed by televised talent shows by reviving the punk ethos of a time when Johnny Rotten walked down Kings Road with safety pins in his …

Selcouth to Release New Album Flummox via Tridroid Records on 12th February 2016 Tridroid Records are pleased to announce that they will release Selcouth by Flummox on February 12 2016. The band has been both critically hailed and incredibly divisive for their mix of sludge/heavy metal and Zappa’esque tendencies, a sound …

Ulan Bator To Release New Full-Length Album ‘Abracadabra’ in January 2016 More than twenty years of career and still the same faith in music, French avant-rock/experimental long-time project Ulan Bator will be back next year with a brand new full-length called ‘Abracadabra’. The official release is planned on January 26th through Acid Cobra Records/Overdrive …

Black Stone Cherry Detail ‘Kentucky’ Album and Unveil First Track BLACK STONE CHERRY are set to release their fifth studio album, ‘Kentucky’, through new record label home, the Mascot Label Group on 1st April 2016.  Named after the band’s home state, the new album is very much a ‘back to …

Resurrected Northern Ireland power metal combo Fireland are to issue a new version of their self-titled debut album. Originally released in 2008, ‘Fireland’ has been remixed and remastered by band founder and guitarist Steve Moore, best known in more recent years for his work with Stormzone.  The new version of the album …

Italian progressive rock metallers HERETIC’S DREAM to announce the signing with ALPHA OMEGA Management. The release of their third album “Floating State Of Mind” is scheduled for February 2016 via Sliptrick Records and the band will be unleashing a new video in January 2016. Vocalist Francesca said: “Getting part of the Alpha Omega family is a huge honor to us. We will do our …

Arising Empire are very pleased to announce that hot metalcore newcomers To The Rats And Wolves are now part of the AE family. To The Rats And Wolves are celebrating the news with the announcement of their new and debut studio album ‘Neverland’. ‘Neverland’ will be released on 19th February 2016 …

“Something of a breath of fresh air.  Emotional, authentic songs that speak to the listener” –  Blues Magazine “Stevie Lange & Maggie Bell watch out, there’s a new player in town, she’s the real deal and she’s hungry.” – Blue Matters Magazine “Musically brilliant and vocally stunning and all from a …

HEVISIKE RECORDS are proud to announce the signing of LIGHTSABRES, as they unveil details of their upcoming album. Hailing from Luleå, Sweden, LIGHTSABRES have today unveiled the first track to be taken from Hibernation, due out via HeviSike Records on March 4, 2016 Listen to Blood On The Snow here. LIGHTSABRES is …