Swedish power metal band Hammerfall has released "Venerate Me," featuring a guest appearance by King Diamond, the second single from its upcoming 12th studio album, "Hammer of Dawn" (Feb. 25, 2022, Napalm Records; pre-order here). “The second single is here, and I’m very, very proud of it!" guitarist Oscar Dronjak said. "The music was written... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki When one thinks of Icelandic metal bands—an admittedly odd way to begin a sentence, but if you’re reading this, you probably have considered the subject at some point in a life that surely is more interesting than that of those who haven’t—power metal likely is not the first subgenre that comes to... Continue Reading →
American power metal bands Immortal Guardian and Paladin will team up for the Shredocalypse 2021 tour, kicking off Aug. 18 in Immortal Guardian's former hometown of Austin, Texas. “We are so happy to finally announce we are back on the road!" Immortal Guardian said. "After so many cancellations and postponed dates through all of last... Continue Reading →
Hammerfall will release a new album titled "Dominion" on Aug. 16 2019, via Napalm Records. The group has unleashed “(We Make) Sweden Rock,” the first single off "Dominion" which you can listen to now. https://youtu.be/kwNo-pWxDAY Joacim Cans describes the creation of “(We Make) Sweden Rock”: “This is a glorious tribute to the Swedish hard rock... Continue Reading →
Drawing inspiration from a variety of styles of metal, Immortal Guardian, hailing from the great state of Texas, refuses to be hemmed in by genre or any other label. The band—guitarist/keyboardist Gabriel Guardian, vocalist Carlos Zema, drummer Cody Gilliand and bassist Thad Stevens—released its debut full-length, “Age of Revolution,” in September 2018 via M-Theory Audio... Continue Reading →
What was originally announced as a one off performance has now become a full blown North American tour! Kamelot are pleased to announce the second North American Leg of "The Shadow Tour". Dates begin September 10th in Silver Spring, MD and run through October 12th in Tampa Bay, FL. Support on the tour will come... Continue Reading →
Following the first leg of a massive World Tour in North America during April and May, it is now time kick off the next leg and bring "The Shadow Theory overseas!" Kamelot is returning to Europe for their biggest headliner tour to date. Special guests on the tour include Leaves' Eyes, Visions of Atlantis, Dynazty... Continue Reading →
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Powerwolf has released the full album artwork and track listing for its upcoming new album, "The Sacrament of Sin." After teasing with appetizers in the form of song titles and parts of the stunning album artwork, it's time to see it in full. "The Sacrament Of Sin" is full of the purest lifeblood and heaviest... Continue Reading →
For many Kamelot fans, the band's future might have been in question when longtime vocalist Roy Kahn exited the band in 2011. I remember posts and comments, and yes, there was concern. However, that concern quickly was laid to rest when the Sweden-born Tommy Karevik took over vocal duties on 2012's "Silverthorn." While similar in style... Continue Reading →
