As an avid old school metal fan, nothing brings greater joy than to see classic bands releasing consistently brilliant and still relevant material. The term "relevant" in this context refers to its ability to fall squarely with a band's classic releases, rather than simply dated material compared to new modern trends. Just in 2019 alone, instant classics have been issued by bands like Diamond Head, Angel Witch, Picture, The Rods. Hold on to your hats though, because Tygers of

U.K. NWoBHM act Angel Witch has always been a cult favorite of fans of the genre, and its easy to understand why. Unlike the more straight edge traditional styles set forth by the likes of Saxon, Iron Maiden, Grim Reaper and Holocaust, Angel Witch featured more of a 70's rock influence a la Blue Cheer (the true influence of the hundreds of stoner rock acts today) accented by a doomy atmosphere which spawned bands like Witchfinder General. Add founder/vocalist/guitarist Kevin

NWoBHM veterans Blitzkrieg issued a new video clip for the song "Angels Or Demons." The song is taken from the band's latest album "Judge Not!!," which was released back in April via Mighty Music. Check out the clip in the player above. Frontman Brian Ross says about the song "'Angels Or Demons': - Some believe that Aliens from another world visited Earth in our formative years, helping mankind to advance beyond comprehension. What will they see when they return. Will they th

U.K. metal legends Saxon issued a new lyric video for the song "The Secret of Flight," which is available in the player above. The song appears on the band's latest album "Thunderbolt," which was released back in February via the Militia Guard label (Silver Lining Music). #Saxon #traditionalmetal #NWoBHM #MilitiaGuardLabel #metal #lyricvideo

Its one thing to just merely cover a band, something that has caused musicians perfectly capable of writing original material to opt for the better chance at making a living covering material from legends. Its quite another for a band to write music in the style of legends and mark it arguably better and more enjoyable. Enter Monument - a U.K. band that has been kicking since 2011 and unapologetically immerses itself into early Iron Maiden....so much so that you can barely t

NWoBHM legends Satan, posted a preview clip of the new single "The Doomsday Click," which is available above. The song will appear on the band's upcoming new album coming later this year via Metal Blade Records. "The Doomsday Clock" will be released as a 7" vinyl single, which will be released on July 6th via Metal Blade Records and can be purchased over at this location.The B-side features another new track, "Catacombs," exclusive to this 7". The single will be issued in the

British heavy metal band Monument released a video clip for the new single "The Chalice," which can be viewed in the player above. The song will appear on the band's third full length studio album "Hellhound," which drops on May 25th via ROAR Rock Of Angels Records. The video includes a cast of some of the biggest names in the British pro wrestling scene such as WWE UK Superstar Trent Seven, Chardonnay Darcy, Defiant Wrestling champion Millie McKenzie, BLW Women's champion Ja

"Many centuries ago, when the world was slightly younger and a little less ravaged by time's unrelenting grasp, there existed a sprawling empire of unrivaled power. Yet, whilst its might and influence stretched across great oceans and through vast mountain ranges, its immense dominion was born not out of prosperity and industry, but from rampant fear and blind obedience..." So begins the arcane tale behind "The Colony Slain," the second full-length album from doom metal dieha

Following up the track stream for the new song "Keep It Alive," legendary U.K. hard rock/NWoBHM act Praying Mantis issued a video clip for the song, which you can check out in the player above. The song appears on the new album "Gravity," which releases on May 11th via Frontiers Music Srl. Pre-orders are available at this location. The track listing can be found here: 1. Keep It Alive 2. Mantis Anthem 3. Time Can Heal 4. 39 Years 5. Gravity (song streaming here) 6. Ghost

British heavy metal band Monument released a video clip for the new single "William Kidd," which can be viewed in the player above. The song will appear on the band's third full length studio album "Hellhound," which drops on May 25th via ROAR Rock Of Angels Records. The single is available as a 7" vinyl on April 27th, which also features a cover of Rainbow's "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll" on the B-side. Pre-orders for the album and single can be made at this location. "Hellhound"

Legendary U.K. hard rock/NWoBHM act Praying Mantis is streaming the new song "Keep It Alive," which you can check out in the player above. The song is the latest track lifted from the band's new album "Gravity," which releases on May 11th via Frontiers Music Srl. Pre-orders are available at this location. "Gravity" sees the band keep the same line-up featured on the successful album “Legacy," featuring Jaycee Cuijpers and Hans in’t Zandt (vocals and drums respectively), who