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UDR Music will release Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute and its accompanying bonus DVD (with digipack edition) on March 3, 2015. This highly-anticipated compilation of cover tracks – which feature an incredible gathering of renowned heavy metal and hard rock musicians – honors Randy Rhoads, who will forever …

Alternative metal band UPON WINGS are excited to announce the release of their new single, “You Are My Weapon.”  The song will be available for purchase beginning February 8th on iTunes.  But for those that can’t wait, today “You Are My Weapon” is being exclusively streamed.   Metal Hammer Magazine …

Western Massachusetts duo Brothers Born will be releasing their debut album, Knife Wounds, on February 24th via Nine Mile Records, and in anticipation has premiered the title track today at Billboard.com. Additionally, fans can also pre-order the new record now at iTunes, Amazon and http://www.shopbenchmark.com/brothersborn.   Stream “Knife Wounds” now …

A Light Within are delighted to announce a very special performance coming up ahead of their EP release show in May, both in their hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. Those lucky enough to see the shows will be in for a treat of the band’s expansive musical journey, filled with …

Devilskin make their European Debut in London on April 15th 2015 Devilskin play their UK debut show in London at intimate Borderline on Wednesday 15th April 2015. A phenomena in their native New Zealand, Devilskin’s debut album We Rise debuted at number 1 and the singles have amassed over 800,000 hits on Youtube. Devilskin …

Medusa Crush Recordings is excited to announce that the highly anticipated split LP from California’s KEEPER and the UK’s SEA BASTARD is now available for purchase. Containing two tracks of crushing doom, the split can now be obtained directly from Medusa Crush Recordings for only $19 CAD plus shipping. The …

‘Stoneghost are just metal. Groove laden heavy fucking metal. The kind that makes you want to down your pint and get your windmill on, these guys are one to watch’ Sophie K, Breaking Bands – Team Rock Radio “I listened in my car…and I almost crashed! My head almost exploded …

PUT FANS FIRST – METAL V TOUTS A MESSAGE FROM ROD SMALLWOOD, MANAGER OF IRON MAIDEN The ever-increasing plague of ‘Secondary Ticketing’ excesses are a blight on live music and sports events and much to the detriment of fans. This affects fans both in terms of fair cost and their …

New Promo Clip Of The NWOBHM Godfathers QUARTZ Posted Online Originating from Birmingham, England, QUARTZ date back to 1974, and were considered to be at the forefront of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. On January 31, 2015, Skol Records released “Too Hot To Handle” CD, which can be …

Corrosion of Conformity Announce UK Tour Band Reunite With Guitarist/Vocalist Pepper Keenan Corrosion of Conformity are reuniting with guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan for UK and European dates. Other than a few surprise appearances, this will be the first time Keenan has toured with the band since 2006. This will also be the first …

Austrian Metal Powerhouse Napalm Records is pleased to announce the signing of Detroit Michigan’s WALLS OF JERICHO.   The band is currently working on their new album, which is their first full length since 2008.  After releasing a demo track “Restless” earlier this year, the band felt the itch again and …

“They always try to write off the blues; well we’ve proven tonight that at least 9,000 people like the blues,” says celebrated blues rock master Joe Bonamassa who releases “Joe Bonamassa – Muddy Wolf At Red Rocks” on DVD, Blu-ray and CD set on March 23, 2015. The exclusive concert …

In December 2011, JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE first bared its teeth. Since its inception, the front man welcomed back longtime bassist and friend Tony Montana-this time as a guitar player and keyboardist-lead guitarist Robby Lochner, bassist Chris Tristam and drummer Dicki Fliszar.  Rather than look backwards and merely attempt to …

Ahead of their much anticipated new album “Warrior Sound” Brighton Drum and Bass / Rock fusion act The Qemists have signed a new publishing deal with Just Isn’t Music the publishing arm of Ninja Tune Records. The Qemists are currently on tour as special guests with Korn in Europe. They …

Generation of Vipers is available for pre-order HERE and will be released tomorrow February 3rd.  Purchases of the album via bandcamp will also receive a physical copy of the album and the download is mastered for digital play.  The album’s amazing artwork was done by Vance Kelly (Huntress, Down, Prong) …

Legendary British classic rockers UFO are set to release their latest studio album A Conspiracy of Stars March 3rd in North America on SPV/Steamhammer.  Today UFO has partnered up with GuitarWorld.com the online home of Guitar World Magazine for an exclusive song premiere.  Check out a stream of the song …

It’s a cold, slushy, and wintry Monday…depending on which part of the country you’re residing in. Let’s quit bemoaning the crappy weather and enjoy a little metallic heat, courtesy of 36 CRAZYFISTS, who are premiering the brand new song “Swing the Noose” via Revolvermag.com today, February 2.   Listen to the song HERE.   …

Black Star Riders – Ricky Warwick Discusses the First Five Tracks on ‘The Killer Instinct’ BLACK STAR RIDERS are set to release their forthcoming album The Killer Instinct on the 23rd of February and in anticipation of the release, frontman Ricky Warwick sat down to discuss each of the new tracks. The first part …

Bristolian alt-rockers Turbowolf, have revealed the mind-blowing animated video for ‘Rich Gift‘, by American contemporary artist, Dax Norman, which premiered on Noisey worldwide last week. The video is an epic display of trippy animation, featuring an array of mind-boggling creatures, taking you on one hell of a journey. Imagine Yellow …

British Hard Rock legends UFO release a new teaser for the upcoming studio album “A Conspiracy Of Stars”.  The trailer is available for viewing HERE.   The album will be released March 3rd in jewel case, vinyl blue colored double LP and download through SPV/Steamhammer.  It is available for pre-order …