
Carl Frederick
- Nov 14, 2019
Deaf Rat - Ban the Light (Review)
As a child, did you ever dream of what it would have been like had Venom sounded like early Dokken, but kept the same lyrical content. Would they still have been the forefathers of "black metal"? Or what if Celtic Frost turned glam and....strike that, it DID happen. Sweden's Deaf Rat has decided to inject some evil into vanilla hard rock, as if Ghost morphed into Hardcore Superstar. Deaf Rat draws its dark lyrics from current events and isn't quite so tongue-in-cheek. The res
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Carl Frederick
- Feb 14, 2019
Rhapsody Of Fire - The Eighth Mountain (Review)
Two years ago I was made a promise by guitarist/composer Roberto De Micheli, as Rhapsody of Fire released a compilation of newly re-recorded classic material called "Legendary Years." Roberto simply said: "I promise to you a great new album for 201[9]!" That promise was fulfilled with "The Eighth Mountain," the band's strongest effort since "The Frozen Tears of Angels." The band has finally presented a Rhapsody of Fire album that represents the true succession of the band in
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Carl Frederick
- Jan 25, 2019
Evergrey - The Atlantic (Review)
Don't ever let it be said that progressive metal lacks "metal," especially when you reference bands like Evergrey. In the consistently morphing world of "progressive," many acts have blurred the lines of what many of us remember as metal, but Evergrey keeps reinforcing just how great the subgenre could be. "The Atlantic" represents the third in a trilogy story arc that began with "Hymns for the Broken" in 2014 and continuing with "The Storm Within" in 2016. With "The Atlantic
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Carl Frederick
- Sep 19, 2018
Fitty Weinhold Splits With U.D.O.
Bassist/songwriter Fitty Weinhold announced that he has split with U.D.O. (the band created and fronted by ex-Accept frontman Udo Dirkschneider) after 23 years in the band as a partner to Dirkschneider. His last show with the band will be in October. The emotional video can be found in the player above. Weinhold promises that he has one musical venture left on his "bucket list" and he will surprise fans with that soon. As of press time, U.D.O. has not made any statement, nor
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 22, 2018
Brainstorm Details New Album 'Midnight Ghost'
German power metal band Brainstorm proudly announces the upcoming new album "Midnight Ghost," which is scheduled to drop on September 28th via AFM Records! Pre-order the album now at this location. The band‘s 12th studio album is seemingly forging into something special. Vocalist Andy B. Franck comments: "'Midnight Ghost' is the album we always wanted to create for our fans – and ourselves. Every song, the sound, the cover artwork… it feels perfect to us! It all has such an i
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 20, 2018
Gus G Releases Playthrough Clip For 'Thrill Of The Chase'
Highly acclaimed guitarist Gus G. (Firewind) posted a playthrough clip for the song "Thrill Of The Chase," which you can check out in the player above. The song appears on his latest solo album “Fearless,” which dropped back in April via AFM Records (grab a copy here). Check out Gus on tour here: Festivals: July 7 BUL Burgas - Burgas Jam August 17 CZ Rock Heart Festival USA: Sep 13 Houston, TX - Scoutbar+ Sep 14 San Antonio, TX - Rockbox+ Sep 15 Dallas, TX - Trees+ Sep 16 Lub
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 14, 2018
Helion Prime Details New Album 'Terror Of The Cybernetic Space Monster'
Helion Prime - and the band's mascot the mighty Saibot - return with the sophomore effort "Terror Of The Cybernetic Space Monster" on August 31st via AFM Records. The album consists of nine brand new tracks - with the seventeen minute monster title song marking a stunning finale. The Sacramento (California) based power metal band’s new piece of work was mixed and mastered at LSD studio by Lasse Lammert (known for his work with bands like Alestorm and Gloryhammer). Helion Prim
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Carl Frederick
- May 29, 2018
Oz Releases New Video 'Heart Of A Beast'
Finnish traditional/speed metal act Oz released a new video clip for the song "Heart of a Beast," which is available in the player above. The song is taken from the band's latest album "Transition State," which was released back in October 2017 via AFM Records. #Oz #AFMRecords #musicvideo #traditionalmetal #speedmetal
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Carl Frederick
- May 21, 2018
Ramy Ali Splits With Freedom Call
German power metal act Freedom Call announced that drummer Ramy Ali has split with the band. The announcement reads: "Hey Callers, ...maybe it's not a big surprise, but unfortunately we have to announce, that our fellow, band mate and drummer Ramy Ali left the band. We spent such an amazing time together, we were traveling around the world to play unforgettable shows together. We wish him and his new family from the heart all the best and lots of fantastic moments as person a
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Carl Frederick
- May 18, 2018
Flotsam And Jetsam Throws A 'Monkey Wrench' Into A New Lyric Video
Flotsam & Jetsam just kicked off the North American tour in support of HammerFall this week, and today released a new lyric video for "Monkey Wrench." The song appears on the band's latest album "Flotsam & Jetsam," which was issued back in 2016 via AFM Records. A new album is due to be released via AFM Records later this year. Check out the clip above and the confirmed live dates here: 5/18 Winter Park, FL – The Haven * 5/19 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade * 5/20 Ralei
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Carl Frederick
- May 16, 2018
Carach Angren Announces North American Tour With Mors Principium Est And Wolfheart
Dutch symphonic black metal act Carach Angren will tour North America with Finnish/English melodic/progressive death metal act Mors Principium Est and Finnish melodic death metal act Wolfheart. For Mors Principium Est it will mark the band's first North American tour. The tour will be coming this October, with more details including dates and venues coming very soon. #CarachAngren #symphonicblackmetal #SeasonOfMist #MorsPrincipiumEst #melodicdeathmetal #progressivedeathmetal
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Carl Frederick
- May 8, 2018
Ethernity Signs With AFM Records
Belgian progressive melodic metal band Ethernity is the newest addition to the AFM Records roster. A new album will be released in late Summer, with details coming very soon. The group's self-released debut album "Obscure Illusions" was released in March 2015 and featured guest appearances by Tom S Englund (Evergrey), Kelly Sundown (Civil War (the band)) and Mark Basile (DGM). It was produced by DGM's Simone Mularoni. "Ethernity": What does it mean? It comes from the combinat
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Carl Frederick
- May 7, 2018
LIVE REPORT: Epica's 1000th Show Celebration (013 - Tilburg, Netherlands - April 14, 2018)
Epica played their first set ever on stage at the Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands on the 15th of December 2002... Since then, the band's dedication to their craft and formidable work effort have paid off, as they have had the chance to tour all corners of the globe, amassing a worldwide fan base. So, it is only fitting that the milestone that is their 1000th show brings them full circle to where it all began, in Tilburg. To make the celebration even larger-than-life
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Carl Frederick
- May 4, 2018
Lordi Releases Video For New Single 'Naked In My Cellar'
Monster rockers Lordi released a video clip for the new single "Naked In My Cellar," which is available in the player above. The song is the second track lifted from the upcoming new album"Sexorcism," which drops on May 25th via AFM Records. Pre-order the album at this location. "Sexorcism" is quite possibly the band's most controversial record to date, which represents a full on and uncensored shot of Lordi's brand of hard rock and roll. The track listing and artwork can be
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Carl Frederick
- May 2, 2018
Ross The Boss Releases New Lyric Video For 'Devil's Day'
Ross The Boss - former guitarist for Manowar - released a lyric video for the song "Devil's Day." The song is taken from the latest album "By Blood Sworn," which was issued back in late April via AFM Records. The album is available at this location. Check out the clip in the player above. #RossTheBoss #traditionalmetal #heavymetal #powermetal #AFMRecords #lyricvideo
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Carl Frederick
- Apr 27, 2018
Flotsam And Jetsam Officially Welcomes New Drummer Ken Mary
As the band prepares for a busy season of touring, legendary Arizona based thrash act Flotsam And Jetsam has officially welcomed Ken Mary (Alice Cooper, Accept) as permanent drummer. Mary, who began touring with the group last year after Jason Bittner was invited to join Overkill, will join the band on all of upcoming tour dates, including a short run of European shows that kicks off this weekend at Germany's Keep It True festival. He will also perform on the group's in-progr
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Carl Frederick
- Apr 27, 2018
Interview With Timo Kaarkoski Of Armored Dawn: 'I Think A Big Problem With A Lot Of Bands Is Tha
Armored Dawn has been cutting its teeth in the streets of São Paulo since 2011, churning out a solid debut EP and debut full length, both entitled "Power of Warrior" in 2016. The album garnered the band big attention in South America, scoring performances along side high powered acts like Megadeth, Symphony X, Rhapsody and Sabaton. The band certainly got the attention of AFM Records, which they signed to and released the highly touted new album "Barbarians in Black" back in F
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Carl Frederick
- Apr 20, 2018
Gus G Releases New Album 'Fearless', Issues Video Clip For Title Track
Highly acclaimed guitarist Gus G. (Firewind) release his new solo album “Fearless” today (April 20th) via AFM Records. To celebrate, he issued a video clip for the album's title track, which is available in the player above. Grab your copy of the album over here. “Fearless” is the successor to 2015’s “Brand New Revolution” and marks the Firewind mastermind’s first release since exiting Ozzy Osbourne’s band in 2017. On “Fearless,” Gus joins forces with vocalist/bassist Dennis
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Carl Frederick
- Apr 16, 2018
Sinbreed Announces New Vocalist Nick Holleman
German power metal act Sinbreed announced that Powerized vocalist Nick Holleman will the the band's new permanent vocalist, replacing Herbie Langhans (Voodoo Circle/Avantasia). The band commented: "We are very excited to welcome Mr Nick Holleman as the new voice of Sinbreed. After being on tour with Nick throughout Europe in 2016 we are happy to continue with him and open the next chapter of the band. "This also means, that Herbie Langhans won´t be part of Sinbreed anymore. T
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