For those local to the New England metal scene, Seven Spires have been kicking ass (probably the best then "underground" band the scene has seen since Fates Warning) for the past 6 years of so. Having had the pleasure to meet and chat with the members of the band, you can maturity well beyond their years. With boatloads of talent, inspiring creativity, commitment to success this was a band destined to be superstars, transcending the typical acts hailing from the region. Led

Polish metal act Crystal Viper has returned with the follow up to the band's 2017's return album "Queen of the Witches," the first to follow vocalist/guitarist Marta Gabriel's health issues in 2013 (after the release of the enjoyable, but not completely up to par, "Possession"), which had cast a shadow over the band's future. "Queen of the Witches" was true to form adding speed and power to flank Gabriel's trademark Ann Wilson meets Leather Leone vocal style. When "Tales of

One of the funniest things about seeing artists/bands playing at the Palladium in Worcester, MA for the very first time, is the inevitable discussion about the city's pronunciation. A mainstay tour stop for the majority of metal tours (thankfully), "we" (I say this because though I live in neighboring Connecticut, the Palladium is my "home" venue) get many opportunities to see that discussion played out on stage. Similar to places in the U.K., Worcester doesn't sound as it ap

Dutch symphonic metal giants Epica is streaming the new single "If Inside These Walls Was A House", which can be heard in the player above. The song appears on the special covers EP release entitled "Epica vs. Attack On Titan." Mark Jansen comments: "'If Inside These Walls Was A House'" is my favorite track on the EP and it sounds most like an Epica song. We have played this track together with some other tracks from the EP in Japan live in front of a thousand enthusiastic fa

Belorussian symphonic power metal act Kliodna issued a new lyric video for the song "I'll Do The Haunting." The track appears on the band's debut full length "The Dark Side...," which was independently issued back in 2016, but which will saw worldwide release via Wormholedeath/The Orchard. Check out the clip in the player above. #Kliodna #symphonicpowermetal #symphonicmetal #Wormholedeath #TheOrchard #lyricvideo

Tarja posted a new live clip for "Undertaker," which is available in the player above. The clip is taken from the new live album/DVD/Blu Ray release "Act II," which is set for release on July 27th via earMusic. Pre-orders can be made at this location. “Act II” consists of the singer’s very intimate set filmed and recorded live at the Metropolis Studio in London, UK and the breathtaking live performance of one of her shows in Milan, Italy, as well as previously unreleased in

Through his musical contributions in Epica, After Forever and MaYaN, Mark Jansen has introduced another piece of knowledge, spirituality and mystery into the Dutch metal scene. For the third time since the inception in 2010, the now 10 piece symphonic death metal band has joined forces for a new album, and the latest opus "Dhyana" is set to lift them to an entirely new level. "Dhyana" will enlighten your spirit on September 21st, with pre-orders starting next month. Today, th

German symphonic/gothic metal outfit Aeternitas released a special lyric video for the new single "The Raven," which you can check out in the player above. The song appears on the new album "Tales of the Grotesque" on June 29th via Massacre Records! Pre-order the album at this location. The album marks the fifth studio release from the band and it was mixed by Alex Hunziger at Sonofactum and mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering. The cover artwork - availa

Dutch symphonic metal giants Epica released a preview clip/interview series for the upcoming special covers EP release entitled "Epica vs. Attack On Titan." In part one, which is available in the player above, guitarist Isaac Delahaye and keyboardist Coen Janssen discuss the journey of writing and adapting the theme songs to fit the Epica sound. The release, which was originally only available in Japan, features metal versions of the theme songs from the highly successful man

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

Trillium - featuring Avantasia's Amanda Somerville - released new album "Tectonic" today (June 8th) via Frontiers Music Srl. Grab a copy now at this location! Simultaneously with the release, the band issued a lyric video for the new single "Full Speed Ahead," which is available in the player above. The album's track listing is here: 1. Time To Shine (see video clip here) 2. Stand Up 3. Full Speed Ahead 4. Hit Me 5. Fighting Fate 6. Nocturna 7. Fatal Mistake 8. Shards (

Tarja issued a new preview clip of the songs "No Bitter End/Eagle Eye," which is available in the player above. The clip is in support of the new live album/DVD/Blu Ray release "Act II," which is set for release on July 27th via earMusic. Pre-orders can be made at this location. “Act II” consists of the singer’s very intimate set filmed and recorded live at the Metropolis Studio in London, UK and the breathtaking live performance of one of her shows in Milan, Italy, as well

Tarja issued a live clip of the song "Love to Hate," viewable in the player above. The clip is taken from the new live album/DVD/Blu Ray release "Act II," which is set for release on July 27th via earMusic. Pre-orders can be made at this location. “Act II” consists of the singer’s very intimate set filmed and recorded live at the Metropolis Studio in London, UK and the breathtaking live performance of one of her shows in Milan, Italy, as well as previously unreleased interv

Welcome to the family! Swiss trance metal/melodic death metal act Rage Of Light is proud to announce the worldwide signing to Napalm Records for the upcoming debut full length album. For a taste of what the band has to offer, check out the clip for the song "Mechanicals" in the player above. The band commented on the signing: "We are thrilled to join the Napalm family! Currently working on our first full-length album, we are very much looking forward to this collaboration.

Following up the worldwide top 10 video chart success “Act I”, the long-awaited follow up “Act II” is finally going to be released this summer. The release drops on July 27th via earMusic. Pre-orders can be made at this location. A preview clip can be viewed in the player above. Filmed during Tarja’s world tour “The Shadow Shows," during which the influential heavy rock singer circled the world for 7 ½ times with over 300,000 km traveled and over 200 shows played in 40 coun

Dutch symphonic metal giants Epica released the new single "Crimson Bow and Arrow," which is available in the player above. The song appears on the very special covers EP release entitled "Epica vs. Attack On Titan." The release, which was originally only available in Japan, features metal versions of the theme songs from the highly successful manga series with 70 Million copies in print turned worldwide aired anime "Attack On Titan." The "Epica vs. Attack On Titan" EP will b

Symphonic metal act Tragul issued a lyric video for the new song "My Last words." Check it out in the player above. This new track embraces the feeling of farewell. Bathed with very melodic arrangements and dramatic lyrics, this song will hit the hearts of those who recently lost a friendship or a loved one. "My Last Words" is a catharsis based on a true story. The artwork was created by Anwar Mostafa and the song was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios. The