League of Distortion unleashes third single ‘It Hurts So Good’

German metal band League of Distortion has unleashed its third single, "It Hurts So Good," following "Wolf or Lamb" and "My Revenge." The new song features guest vocals by Christoph Wieczorek of post-hardcore act Annisokay. The band's self-titled debut album will be released on Nov. 25, 2022, via Napalm Records. “With this unconventional lullaby, we... Continue Reading →

Germany’s Powerwolf to play first-ever North American shows in 2023

German metal band Powerwolf has announced its first-ever North American shows, set for Feb. 23, 2023, at The Palladium in New York City and Feb. 24, 2023, at M Telus in Montreal. Tickets for both dates go on sale at 10 a.m. local time Friday, Oct. 7. For tickets and more information, check local venue... Continue Reading →

German band League of Distortion to release self-titled debut on Nov. 25

New German metal band League of Distortion will release its self-titled debut album on Nov. 25, 2022, via Napalm Records. Featuring vocalist Anna "Ace" Brunner (Exit Eden) and guitarist Jim "Arro" Müller (Kissin' Dynamite), the band also has released its second single, "My Revenge." “This second song goes out to everyone who can relate to... Continue Reading →

Accept announces North American headline tour

Accept will hit the road this fall on its headlining "Too Mean to Die - Tour North America 2022," with opening act Narcotic Wasteland. The German metal band will be supporting its 2021 release "Too Mean to Die," its 16th studio album. "After two difficult years, I am very much looking forward to returning to... Continue Reading →

Metalcore act SETYØURSAILS covers Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper hit ‘Shallow’

After dropping its second album and label debut, "Nightfall," a few months ago, German metalcore band SETYØURSAILS has cover of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's soundtrack hit “Shallow.” Joining forces with Mike Perez from No Bragging Rights, they turn the ballad upside down and into a modern, energetic performance. In addition, the music video marks a new chapter in... Continue Reading →

Accept signs with Napalm Records

Veteran German metal Accept has signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. The band around guitarist and founding member Wolf Hoffmann has defined the international genre since forming in Solingen, Germany, in 1976; reigned as one of the most important German rock bands in the '80s alongside the Scorpions, and influenced bands such as Metallica,... Continue Reading →

Kreator to release 15th album, ‘Hate Über Alles,’ on June 3

German thrash metal band Kreator will release its 15th studio album, "Hate Über Alles," on June 3, 2022, via Nuclear Blast Records. It is available for pre-order in various formats here. The band also has released the title track as the first single from the new record. Listen here, or watch the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVfEW5mgrd0 "'Hate Über... Continue Reading →

Venues shares ‘Deceptive Faces’ video, new album ‘Solace’ out now

German modern metal outfit Venus has shared the video for "Deceptive Faces." Watch the video, which finds the band in performance mode, below. The song appears on the band's new album "Solace," which is out now via Arising Empire. The album is available on limited colored vinyl, as well. Buy the album here. In cooperation with videographer Marius Milinski, the story that... Continue Reading →

Venues shares ‘Whydah Gally’ video

German modern metal outfit Venues has shared the NSFW video for its latest single, "Whydah Gally," from its forthcoming album "Solace," out Aug. 27, 2021, via Arising Empire. Pre-orders for the album, including limited colored vinyl, are available here. In cooperation with videographer Marius Milinski, the story that began in videos for previous singles "Rite of Passage," "Shifting Colors," "Uncaged Birds" and "Mountains" continues. Vocalist Robin said: "'Whydah Gally' was... Continue Reading →

INTERVIEW: Robin Baumann of VENUES

German band Venues has seen its share of adversity since releasing its debut album, “Aspire,” in 2018, losing its singer mid-tour and later a guitarist. Then, after enlisting new singer Lela Gruber (discovered at a Steel Panther show) and guitarist Valentin (the best friend of the former guitarist), the COVID-19 pandemic hit just as work... Continue Reading →

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