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Announce new album ‘End Of Days’     UK based crust legends Discharge announced their signing to Nuclear Blast late last year. After the release of their ‘New World Order’ EP, the time has come to unleash their new studio album (their Nuclear Blast debut) on an unsuspecting world. It …

If ever you needed proof that the future of thrash metal is safe in the hands of the younger generation of bands seeking to re-invigorate the genre, then this third album from madcap Finns Lost Society is it. The young quartet first emerged into the collective metal conscience with their …

Finnish thrashers Lost Society have released the third and final track-by-track trailer for their forthcoming new album, ‘Braindead’, being released on Nuclear Blast next Friday (12 February). In this episode, frontman Samy Eblanna discusses the tracks ‘Only (My) Death Is Certain’, ‘P.S.T.88’ and the bonus ‘Terror Hungry (Californian Easy Listening Version)’: …

Following a single and a sold-out UK headline tour in December 2015, Tax The Heat are pleased to announce the release of their full length Nuclear Blast Entertainment debut, “Fed To The Lions”.   The album shows why there is so much excitement at the release of this record. Previous …

A few months ago, Witchcraft began releasing some very vague posts on their Facebook page. Fans were expectant. “Were the Swedish doom rockers hinting at a return?” Then came the announcement that in 2016, a revitalized Witchcraft would release their new album ‘Nucleus‘ on Nuclear Blast records. There was much …

Metal Church Announce Track Listing and Cover Artwork for New Album ‘XI’ Hard rock titans Metal Church have announced the track listing and unveiled the cover artwork for their latest album ‘XI’, due for release on March 25th via Nuclear Blast. The band’s 11th studio release also marks the return …

  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 …

AVANTASIA have been confirmed for Tuska Open Air Metal Festival 2016! The band’s first ever show in Finland will take place at Finland’s heaviest festival in Suvilahti, Helsinki during 1.-3.7.2016. Special priced Early Crow tickets are on sale until the end of the year. Avantasia is one of the most …

One killer book. One killer show. Eight of the best death metal and grindcore bands on earth. If you love the underground, there’s no alternative: choose Choosing Death Fest. In celebration of 2015’s revised and expanded edition of Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal and Grindcore (penned by …

Hatebreed have extended their relationship with Nuclear Blast Records and signed a brand new deal worldwide! The group previously released their last album ‘The Divinity Of Purpose’ through Nuclear Blast in Europe, and now the band has chosen to broaden their relationship and extend their contract to North America.   Vocalist Jamey Jasta commented: …

Reveal the artwork for their forthcoming 25th anniversary shows under the ENSLAVED 25 band banners   Commissioned by Chioreanu Costin who has worked with Roadburn Festival, as well as Ivar Bjornson and Enslaved on various projects, the pieces perfectly capture the essence and imagery of the periods they represent. What’s …

Announce support bands for European tour 2016 World Management and Symphony X are pleased to announce the complete line-up for the ‘Underworld Europe Tour 2016’. Support will be coming from Tunisia’s fantastic progressive rockers Myrath and from France the incredible Melted Space. Symphony X states: “Together we are excited to …

To Release New Album ‘Braindead’ on February 12th 2016 Finland based ‘braindead thrash metallers’ Lost Society are very pleased to announce the publication of their third record entitled ‘Braindead’. The album is set to be released on February 12th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. Guitarist/vocalist Samy Elbanna states: “A lot has …

 Cradle Of Filth – Announce UK and Ireland Shows March 2016 Cradle Of Filth, one of the greatest and most influential British metal bands of all time are very pleased to announce a run of three UK and Ireland shows this upcoming March. These dates will follow a highly anticipated headline performance at …

Discharge – Sign with Nuclear Blast Records and Release New Song Nuclear Blast Records are proud to announce the signing of British legends Discharge. Formed in 1977 by Terry ‘Tezz’ Roberts, his twin brother Tony ‘Bones’ Roberts and Royston ‘Rainy’ Wainwright, Discharge are cited as a key influence by renowned artists …

Noo Yawk thrash legends Anthrax have confirmed that they will release their new album, ‘For All Kings’, on February 26 via Nuclear Blast. Anthrax return to the UK later this month for a run of dates with Slayer and Kvelertak, starting in Newport on Saturday November 21.  They will also …

Going from Evile to Enslaved was a bit of a genre clash for me last weekend. However, the gig itself was a strange one. This wasn’t just an Enslaved gig but was a joint headline show with Grand Magus. This felt like two totally different shows off the bat and …

Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick is to release two solo albums early in 2016. ‘When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)’ and the acoustic album ‘Hearts on Trees’ were originally recorded and released via PledgeMusic at the end of 2014.  Now, they will be repackaged and …

Any new album by the likes of Slayer is going to carry with it an understandable weight of expectation.  With ‘Repentless’, it is inevitably going to be even more so.  Not only is it the band’s first album in six long years but it is also the first since the …

Swedish heavy metal quartet Enforcer – who visit the UK and Ireland for half a dozen dates next month – release their first live DVD/CD package, ‘Live By Fire’, via Nuclear Blast on November 20. Guitarist/vocalist Olof Wikstrand commented:  “I’m extremely satisfied with putting out an official concert video and audio …