heavy metal
News: Royal Mail today reveals images of 12 new Special Stamps celebrating one of the most legendary rock bands of all time, Iron Maiden.
Iron Maiden become only the fifth music group to feature in a dedicated stamp issue – following on from The Beatles in 2007, Pink Floyd in 2016, Queen in 2020, and the Rolling Stones in 2022. The main stamp set celebrates Iron Maiden’s live performances, featuring a selection of photos from their world-wide tours across …
Live Review: Iron Maiden – Belsonic – Ormeau Park, Belfast 13,06,2022
Belsonic Belfast kicked off with a bang as Iron Maiden opened the series of shows the run throughout June.The venue being Ormeau Park was packed out with patch wearing fans who have waited a long time for this show to happen as it was planned for before (well lets not get into that). The show …
News: U.D.O. Inks Deal With Atomic Fire Records
Originally becoming world-famous as a founding member of Accept, Dirkschneider continues to steadily expand upon his international successes with his U.D.O. and Dirkschneider outfits, remaining true to himself every step of the way. Deciding it’s time for another change in his career, today, U.D.O. announces his official signing to Atomic Fire Records. Udo states, “As a globally active artist, …
News: EVIL SHADE set release date for CHAOS RECORDS/Spookies Productions
Today, Chaos Records, in conspiracy with Spookies Productions, announces February 25th as the international release date for Evil Shade‘s striking debut mini-album, Vandals, on CD, 12″ vinyl, and cassette tape formats. Chaos will release the vinyl and tape editions while Spookies will release the CD. Evil Shade is a Mexican speed / heavy metal act from the city of Santiago de …
Track: Cerberon – Outpost 31
Scottish heavy metallers Cerberon have shared the track ‘Outpost 31’, taken from their upcoming EP. Creepy industrial metal that hits in the right places with its traditional heavy beat and deep growling vocals. Rumbling drums and a chugging riff lend a sense of paranoia and isolation that matches the video. Cerberon are creating something slightly different …
Track: Evilizers – Holy Shit
With the release of the bands sophomore album ‘Solar Quake’. North Italy’s heavy metallers Evilizers have shared the lyric video for their new song, ‘Holy Shit’. The band comments about the single and the album: “‘Holy Shit’ deals with the topic of the uselessness of religious fanaticism. You can find our power, thrash and speed metal influences here. ‘Solar Quake’ was …
Track: Nightshadow – Ripper
Nightshadow returns in 2021 with their forthcoming album ‘Strike Them Dead’ which follows up from their 2017 self-titled debut EP. The album is due out May 7th and in lead up to its release, the band is sharing their first single ‘Ripper’. The track is a story from the point of view of the malice mind of Jack …
Track: HEAVY SENTENCE premiere new track and set release date for DYING VICTIMS debut
On May 28th internationally, Dying Victims Productions and Crypt of the Wizard will release Heavy Sentence‘s highly anticipated debut album, Bang to Rights, on CD and cassette tape (DVP) and vinyl LP (CotW) formats. Hear Heavy Sentence‘s “Age of Fire” in its entirety HERE: One of the hottest propositions in the UK’s resurgent traditional metal scene, Heavy Sentence have kept the emphasis on quality over quantity since their …
Track: Sabaton – Livgardet (The Royal Guard)
For the 500th anniversary of one of the oldest military establishments in the world – the Swedish Royal Guard – metal giants Sabaton have released track ‘Livgardet’ to celebrate this commemoration, whilst simultaneously satisfying the wish of thousands of fans to sing in Swedish again. “Since 2012 and Carolus Rex we have been looking forward to …
Track: Dangerous Times For The Dead – Queen Of The Night
Dangerous Times For The Dead is a Dutch Heavy Metal band that take their sound straight out of the 80’s metal scene. Their latest track ‘Queen of the Night’ (released 14th of February 2021) is about the misfits and misunderstood; those who dare to be different (or just are different). Those who don’t fit in, …