Something strange happened on the way to Algalord. Sure, parody and gimmickry have been around for ages in metal (especially thrash metal), but not as prevalent as it is in the present. Gloryhammer set a new standard for over the top power metal in 2013 with the release of "Tales From the Kingdom of Fife." While poking fun, or rather having fun, with the European style power metal subgenre, Christopher Bowes also created one of the best power metal albums of that time. It mar

Back in 2012, Sabaton began an ambitious solo headlining tour, the band's first such tour of North America. Vocalist Joakim Broden and bassist Par Sundstrom had just split with guitarist Oskar Montelius, guitarist Rikard Sunden, drummer Daniel Mullback and keyboardist Daniel Myhr. Then new members guitarist Chris Rorland, guitarist Thobbe Englund (who left in 2016, replaced by ReinXeed/Majestica's Tommy Johansson) and drummer Robban Back (who left in 2013, replaced by Ex-Eve

Since a transformation on 2017's "Stonehymn," Italian metal act Wind Rose has bared little resemblance from the days of "Shadows Over Lothadruin" or "Wardens of the West Wind." Now innovators of "dwarven metal," the band led by larger than life vocalist Franceso Cavalieri, is now closely aligned to the sound of Ensiferum, old Turisas and a near spot on replica of Canada's Scythia (who sadly split when they were at a zenith). "Wintersaga" presents a well crafted and highly m

Candlemass' importance to the world of metal has been monumental in delivering some of the all time classics in the subgenre of epic doom metal and leader/songwriter/head doom merchant Leif Edling has been the helmsman at the wheel. With Mats Leven out as vocalist back in September following the release of the "House of Doom" EP and the initial recordings for what is now "The Door to Doom," Edling announced the triumphant return of Johan Längquist, who sang on the band's debu

Portuguese dark metal act Moonspell premiered the live clip of the song "Alma Mater" over a Bravewords at this location. You can also just check it out in the player above. The clip is taken from the massive live DVD/Blue Ray/3CD package "Lisboa Under The Spell" which will be released on August 17th via Napalm Records. Pre-orders can be made at this location. It was a very special evening indeed when the band played an exceptional show at the Campo Pequeno arena in their home

German metal a-cappella act Van Canto issued a lyric video for the new single "Back in the Lead," which you can check out in the player above. The song is the first single from the the seventh studio album "Trust in Rust" via Napalm Records which drops on August 10th. Pre-order the album now at this location. On the new single, the band commented: "It's been more than 2 years after our last tour, this song wraps it up - we want to sing and are just happy to be Back In The Lea

Powerwolf released a video clip for the new single "Fire & Forgive," the second single from the new opus "The Sacrament of Sin"! Check out the clip in the player above. "The Sacrement of Sin" is set for release on July 20th via Napalm Records. Pre-order the album now over at this location. Powerwolf entered Fascination Street Studios in Örebrö, Sweden starting in January 2018 to work on the seventh manifesto together with renowned producer Jens Bogren (Opeth, Arch Enemy, Amon

Kobra & The Lotus released a new video clip for the song "Velvet Roses." The song appears on the latest album "Prevail II," which is available now via Napalm Records. The album is available over here! "High impact, pure rock adrenaline!! This video is a fabulous trip. Free falling through the sky, whipping tight turns on a planet where everything that makes sense to you doesn't apply and the impossible doesn't exist. Join this tenacious driver and her motley crew as they take

German heavy metal legends Grave Digger revealed the artwork and track listing for the previously announced new album "The Living Dead." The album will be released on September 14th via Napalm Records. Check out the clip of band founder/vocalist Chris Boltendahl, who provides more information on the album, in the player above. Since forming back in 1980, Grave Digger has been a leader in the German heavy metal scene. The band created its very own version of Teutonic heavy mus

Black Mirrors will finally release the long awaited full-length debut album "Look Into The Black Mirror" via Napalm Records on August 31st. It is a prime example of all the wonderful stuff that can happen when you sell your soul to Indie, snotty Garage Rock, Blues and some Stoner Rock! As a first single the Belgian crew fronted by Marcella Di Troia unveil the crisp Josh-Homme-style stomper "Günther Kimmich" which moves the sound of the band one step further on from their Funk

German symphonic metal act Beyond The Black announced that the upcoming third album will be entitled "Heart of the Hurricane." The band issued a lyric video for the title track and first single, which is available in the player above. The album drops on August 31st via Napalm Records. Pre-orders can be made over at this location. "Heart of the Hurricane" will be released in the following formats: CD Digipack 2 LP Gatefold BLACK 2 LP Gatefold GOLD Digital Album The band comme

A unique and solemn spell seems to shroud every spot as soon as Portuguese dark metal act Moonspell enters the stage - and it was a very special evening indeed when the band played an exceptional show at the Campo Pequeno arena in their hometown Lisbon on February 4th, 2017. That inimitable bond between the gothic metal act and 4.000 of their fans in the sold-out venue is pure electricity, captured for all eternity on the massive Live DVD/Blue Ray/3CD package "Lisboa Under Th

Russian folk metal act Arkona released complete footage from the band's album release show on March 24th in Moscow for the latest release "Khram," which dropped back in January via Napalm Records. The concert is available in three parts with part 1 in the player above and parts 2-3 in the players just below. Part 2: Part 3: #Arkona #folkmetal #blackenedfolkmetal #NapalmRecords #musicvideo #concertvideo

German heavy metal legends Grave Digger just unveiled the title of the upcoming new studio album: It is entitled "The Living Dead" and will be released on September 14th via Napalm Records. Since forming back in 1980, Grave Digger has been a leader in the German heavy metal scene. The band created its very own version of Teutonic heavy music - albums like "Heavy Metal Breakdown," "Witch Hunter" or "Tunes Of War" became classics in the scene. Now the band will return with anot