Review by Jeff Maki ----- Amaranthe's fifth album, "Helix" is still undeniably Amaranthe, yet with two of its original vocalists departed (Andreas Solveström and most recently Jake E.), their replacements, death metal growler Henrik Englund Wilhelmsson (appearing on his third album) and power metal vocalist Nils Molin (making his debut) have changed the musical dynamic alongside siren... Continue Reading →
With their electrifying fifth album “Helix” due out October 19 through Spinefarm Records and armed with new singer Nils Molin, the almighty Amaranthe are taking another leap forward in their sonic evolution. The band has dropped the video for the new single "Countdown." Watch the video, directed by longtime collaborator Patric Ullaeus below: https://youtu.be/G2596YYB4Uk "As the days and weeks are getting closer to... Continue Reading →
Within Temptation has signed a worldwide deal with Universal Music Germany. The band is partnering with Spinefarm Records for North America and the U.K. This joining of forces comes ahead of the new album "Resist," scheduled for release on Dec. 14. "Resist" marks a departure from the Within Temptation's past. The record is armed with 10 anthemic tracks, driven by... Continue Reading →
Amaranthe will release its fifth album, "Helix," on Oct. 19 through Spinefarm Records. It will be the Swedish band's first release with male clean vocalist Nils Molin, replacing Jake E., who made his departure permanent in 2017. The video for the album's first single, "365," can be seen below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDVycjDLx4Y "And so the time is... Continue Reading →
Nonpoint is set to release its new album, "X" (pronounced "ten'), on Aug. 24 via Spinefarm Records. The album is the tenth studio release of the band's career. Pre-order HERE. In support of the release, Nonpoint will be heading out on tour in August with labelmates He is Legend. Letters from the Fire also will appear. The tour will start... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Bullet for My Valentine will release its next album, "Gravity," on June 29. Listen to the first single, "Over It," below. "Gravity" will be the band's first album release under the Search and Destroy/Spinefarm Records banner. It also marks the recording debut of BFMV with new drummer Jason Bowld, who joins founding members singer/guitarist Matt Tuck and guitarist Michael "Padge" Paget, along with bassist Jamie Mathias.... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Snakefarm Records has confirmed Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown as the first act to join the label following a freshly inked worldwide deal. Housed within the global infrastructure of Spinefarm Records (a UMG label), the Snakefarm brand will provide a supportive home for international artists, both established and new, from the increasingly buoyant roots rock world— music... Continue Reading →
