LIVE PHOTOS: KK’s Priest, L.A. Guns, Burning Witches—By Greg Maki—The Priest is back! Actually, one Priest (Judas) is back, while the other (KK’s) has just arrived. What a time to be a Judas Priest fan. The mighty metal institution recently released its superb 19th studio album, “Invincible Shield,” and is touring throughout 2024, while erstwhile... Continue Reading →
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KK's Priest—featuring Judas Priest alumni K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals)—has shared an animated video for "Keeper of the Graves," from the band's second album "The Sinner Rides Again" (2023, Napalm Records; get it here). KK's Priest also is set to begin its first U.S. tour on March 7, 2024, with a sold-out show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. L.A.... Continue Reading →
In advance of its U.S. tour supporting Napalm Records labelmate KK's Priest, Swiss metal band Burning Witches has shared a music video for their cover of Ozzy Osbourne's "Shot in the Dark." The song appears as a bonus track on select versions of the group's 2023 album "The Dark Tower" (get it here). "We are... Continue Reading →
KK’s Priest, featuring Judas Priest alumni K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), will launch its inaugural U.S. tour, a headline run kicking off March 7, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and featuring support from L.A. Guns and Napalm Records labelmates Burning Witches. This is scheduled to be the first of at least two legs of... Continue Reading →
The 1980s glam metal-inspired band Copra Spell has shared "The Devil Inside of Me," the second single and video from its upcoming debut full-length, "666" (Dec. 1, 2023, Napalm Records; pre-order here). “‘The Devil Inside of Me’ speaks about how a girl leaves aside a life oppressed by a religious upbringing," guitarist Sonia Anubis said. "She... Continue Reading →
Swiss/Dutch metal band Burning Witches will embark on a North American headline tour in December 2023. The tour will kick off Dec. 1 in Mexico City, Mexico, at the Life After Death Horror Festival. The band then will visit several major U.S. cities before the tour comes to an end on Dec. 17 in Roseville, California. Tickets are on... Continue Reading →
Swiss metal band Burning Witches have shared "Unleash the Beast," the second new single and video from their upcoming fifth studio album, "The Dark Tower," out May 5, 2023, via Napalm Records. Pre-order the record here, and watch the video below. “We are ecstatic to present you our new single ‘Unleash the Beast’ featuring the skillful... Continue Reading →
Swiss metal band Burning Witches will release their fifth album and Napalm Records debut, "The Dark Tower," on May 5, 2023. Pre-order the record here, and watch the video for the title track below. "Wow that was quick, right? Album No. 5 is already done and we are back with the brand-new single ‘The Dark... Continue Reading →
International quintet Cobra Spell has signed with Napalm Records. Founded in 2019 by guitarist Sonia Anubis (ex-Crypta, ex-Burning Witches), Cobra Spell is slithering its way into the revival era of the '80s heavy rock sound. Following its EPs "Love Venom" (2020) and "Anthems of the Night" (2022), this past October, Cobra Spell’s current lineup released the new single “Flaming Heart.” Cobra Spell has... Continue Reading →
