Press Release

It’s astounding when you think of all the amazing talent that has recently signed up with Rogue Records America. Perhaps it’s because the label isn’t a true “label” in the sense of the word, leaving the majority of power with the artist, allowing them to recoup faster on releases, and …

KAMCHATKA are all set to play an exclusive performance at Our Black Heart in London on 19th  September with Mother Of God and Mother Trucker. If Robin Trower were to cosy up to Warren Haynes and bust out some Cream/Zeppelin inspired heavy blues whilst Jimi Hendrix looked on admiringly, then …

CORNERS OF SANCTUARY, the US Metal Band, have signed a deal with PURE STEEL PROMOTION. The new album “Axe To Grind” will be released on 1th October 2014 via PURE STEEL PROMOTION. More news coming soon. LINE-UP: Frankie Cross – vocals James Pera – bass Mick Michaels –  guitars, keyboard …

Off the wall Swedish trio Freak Kitchen are excited to share the first video ‘Sloppy’, taken from their acclaimed new album ‘Cooking With Pagans’. Swedish trio Freak Kitchen are back with Cooking with Pagans, their eighth (and most frantic) album to date. The band has always been a tremendously respected …

Rising high above the overkill of self-styled occult rock that lurks in the underground at present. SATAN’S SATYRS are blazing a trail through a nightmarish world of battered VHS videos, overheated ampstacks and dog-eared vinyl, and are a band fit to set the pulse of any self-respecting trash connoisseur racing. …

EXORCISM have announced the addition of drummer ‘Alexis Von Kraven‘ to the group’s ranks. The  band says in a statement: “Alexis is an accomplished and innovative drummer. He has played in bands MOXY, HEAVENS  FIRE, MOTHER’S GREEN, MARKA DIABLO and many more. Alexis also has extensive experience as a studio …

FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS have been announced for a colossal tour with American heavyweights, Black Veil Brides! The boys will be heading out for a host of huge shows at some of the UK & Irelands largest venues this October, including a monster performance in the hallowed walls of London’s infamous, …

Manga metal-hardcore monsters RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR have signed a worldwide licence deal with Nuclear Blast Records after owner/CEO, Markus Staiger, had watched and met the band at this year’s Summer Breeze Open Air. Markus Staiger commented:  “I was instantly blown away by the sheer power of their live performance! …

Buoyed-up by the energy of youth, and packing some serious guitar fire-power, Santa Cruz will be returning to the UK for a one-off headline show, confirmed for the 17th November at The Barfly in Camden Town, North London. Says Archie Cruz, Santa Cruz frontman:- “It’s been quite a while since …

UK tech-metal godfathers SikTh have released a short promo video for their upcoming UK tour in October/November, part of ‘Download Freezes Over 2014’. Compiled and edited by SikTh (co)frontman Mikee utilising live material sent in by fans, it features footage from the band’s recent performances at both Download & Tech-fest… …

Fallen Fate have announce Rab Duffy as their new guitarist.  He joins the Modern Metal band from the North East after parting ways with Piers Donno-Fuller earlier in the year. The band have spent the summer searching for a replacement and have had great interest in the position from all …

Supertramp and widely respected guitarist Carl Verheyen has released his new album ‘Mustang Run‘ and announced a UK/European tour – accompanying him will be Stu Hamm (bass) and John Mader (drums) UK Tour 2014: 25th Sept – LONDON – Borderline 26th Sept – MANCHESTER – Band On The Wall 27th …

Brazilian Thrash/Stoner act Panzer has just released a new lyric video on their YouTube channel, for the second track of the album ‘Honor’, ‘The Last Man On Earth’. The work of editing and sync was made by Wolff Videomaker. Check it out below. The band continues to promote the album …

Fresh from a Summer where the band have been conjuring up ideas for their next album, London progressive metal quartet Chapters have announced their return to the live circuit. Chapters will be appearing as main support to their friends & fellow Brits, the progressive death metal maestros Ageless Oblivion for …

Arcturon have released a shortdocumentary about their new EP “Expect Us“, which will be released on the 24th of October this year, in form of a Trailer called “Road to Varberg“. Why a band chooses to do an EP instead of an Album, and why they would travel across Europe …

Brazilian Heavy Metallers HELLISH WAR have released a new video for the song “Keep It Hellish“. The Song is from the album ‘Keep It Hellish”, which was released on CD and on digital download by Pure Steel Records. LINE-UP: Bill Martins – vocals Vulcano – guitars Daniel Job – guitars …

Massacre Records – ‘We’re happy to announce the signing of MESSIAH’S KISS!‘   The band was formed in 2001 and released its debut “Prayer For The Dying” in August 2002, shortly after playing on Wacken Open Air’s famous True Metal Stage. Soon after, the band joined DORO on her European …

Swiss Heavy Metallers DISTANT PAST have suffer from high water because of heavy rain in August. The studio from Adriano Troiano was damaged so the studio work for the new album will be delayed because of that. ‘First sight shows that the instruments were ok, but the room needs to …

HELLDORADOS‘ recently released their free digital single “By The Progress” off their upcoming album “Lessons In Decay“. Get the single here. The band also revealed the album’s tracklisting, which looks like this: 01. Seven Deadly Sins 02. In For The Kill 03. By The Progress 04. The Devil Takes The …

Mexican black metal cult Funereus reveal a teaser video for their forthcoming new album, Return of the Old Goat, set for international release on the 8th September  via Forever Plagued Records. One of the best-kept secrets in black metal, since 2008, this Mexican horde have been patiently perfecting their craft …