Symphonic metal band Epica will release its ninth studio album, "Aspiral," on April 11, 2025. Pre-order it here, and watch the music video for the new single, "Cross the Divide," below. The album title "Aspiral" is derived from the eponymous bronze sculpture made by Polish sculptor and painter Stanisław Szukalski in 1965 and stands for... Continue Reading →
Modern metal band Ad Infinitum has released the official music video for "Anthem for the Broken" from its latest album, "Abyss." Watch it below. “We are excited to finally share the final piece of the video-puzzle that links all the videos of our album 'Abyss' together, and to feature a song that we hope to hear... Continue Reading →
Swiss/German metal band Ad Infinitum has shared "Surrender," the next single and video from its upcoming fourth album, "Abyss," due out Oct. 11, 2024, via Napalm Records. Pre-order the album here. "'Surrender' is the song we've been waiting to release since the moment we created it," the band said. "It's just us doing our thing without... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal band Delain will headline a North American tour, with support from Napalm Records labelmate Xandria, in early 2025. Tickets are on sale now; visit www.delain.nl for details. “After such a warm welcome and meeting so many amazing fans, performing new music and introducing our new members to the metal masses of North America last... Continue Reading →
American symphonic/progressive metal band Seven Spires has shared "The Old Hurt of Being Left Behind," the third single from its upcoming album "A Fortress Called Home," due June 21, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl (pre-order here). The track is accompanied by a new music video, available below. “This was the first song we wrote for 'A Fortress... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: Kamelot, Seven Spires, Ad Infinitum—By Greg Maki—It was a night of symphonic metal mastery on a late-April Thursday in Baltimore, as Kamelot kicked off its North American Awaken the World Tour 2024 supporting its latest release, 2023’s “The Awakening,” at Rams Head Live. MELISSA BONNY OF AD INFINITUM A modest yet enthusiastic crowd... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum has shared the new single and video "Outer Space." “Welcome to a new page of the Ad Infinitum story where a new era begins," the band said. "A journey from the ominous darkness of the Abyss to the freeing and energizing dreamscapes of Elysium, passing through the hope and empowerment found at... Continue Reading →
American symphonic metal band Seven Spires has shared "Architect of Creation," the second single from its upcoming album "A Fortress Called Home" (June 21, 2024, Frontiers Music Srl; pre-order here). Watch the music video below. “'Architect of Creation' is a bombastic romp through many of our favorite genres," frontwoman Adrienne Cowan said. "On the spectrum from ‘mania... Continue Reading →
