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INTERVIEW: Jack Owen on Six Feet Under’s 'Next to Die', Bold Direction & Death Metal Evolution
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (110+ words) Six Feet Under are set to unleash their 15th studio album Next to Die in April 2026. Jack Owen speaks with Heavy Metal Tones about the band's daring new release, evolving sound, and the bold direction driving this crushing chapter for death…...
HOUNDS - Rise Of The Immortals (Album Review)
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (158+ words) Hounds are a heavy/power metal band from Italy formed in 2016 releasing two albums to date " "Warrior Of Sun" in 2020, and "Rise Of The Immortals" Overall, forty four minutes of infectious and catchy heavy/power metal from all four corners…...
THE AMENTA to perform debut album ‘OCCASUS’ in full on upcoming ULCERATE tour
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (210+ words) Now, Bevan returns to front THE AMENTA once more. Joining him in the band is Matt Wilcock (AKERCOCKE, THE BERZERKER, WEREWOLVES, ABRAMELIN) on second guitar. In 2026, THE AMENTA will bring the crushing filth of "Occasus" back once more to Australian…...
DEATH DEALER UNION ANNOUNCES NEW ERA WITH VOCALIST KAY BELLOWS, INDEPENDENT PATH, AND UPCOMING DARK SISTER ALBUM
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (358+ words) Los Angeles-based modern metal force'Death Dealer Union'enter a bold new chapter, unveiling a powerful evolution of sound, identity, and direction. With the addition of new vocalist'Kay Bellows, the band is set to embark on an ambitious touring cycle in 2026, with…...
INTERVIEW: Kenny Leckremo on H.E.A.T’s High-Energy Return & First Australian Shows
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (101+ words) Thurs, April 9: Crowbar, Brisbane Sat, April 11: Stay Gold, Melbourne Sun, April 12: Crowbar, Sydney August Burns Red Announce New Album "Season Of Surrender" Out June 5 & Band Shares Lyric Video For New Single "The Nameless" EKOSA UNLEASHES POWERFUL NEW SINGLE "DEAD SEA…...
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Releases Highly Anticipated Album ENGINES OF DEMOLITION & Music Video for ‘Ozzy’s Song’ a homage to Ozzy Osbourne.
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (206+ words) BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, led by Zakk Wylde, has released ENGINES OF DEMOLITION'across all major streaming platforms and retail stores worldwide. The band has also unveiled the official music video for the closing track, "Ozzy's Song,Zakk's deeply personal and standout…...
INTERVIEW: Vanta Drummer Ferdi Handojo on Perpetual Selection & the Rise of the Perth Metal Scene
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (99+ words) 1. Empty Shells 2. Sandstalker 3. Kuyang 4. Drown 5. Sacred Light 6. Alchemy 7. Stillwater 8. Transmorcide 9. Purity ENSLAVED " Reveal Sea Shanties "Fire Marengo & Anna Lovinda" / Enslaved & Storm Weather Shanty Choir 2-Track Single Out Today! Dark Down South " Drops Massive Line Up For 2026 Have your event added…...
GIG REVIEW: Anthrax & Alien Weaponry – Sydney 28th March
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (185+ words) Anthrax played live at the Enmore Theatre, supported by Kiwi thrash powerhouse Alien Weaponry, and my ears are still ringing in the best way possible. From start to finish, it was a relentless evening of pure metal energy. The setlist…...
AXEL RUDI PELL releases new album in March 2026, new single and lyric video out today!
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (235+ words) Among the songs one stands'out: "Breaking Seals" features a sensational duet starring frontman Johnny Gioeli together with German metal legend Udo Dirkschneider. This collaboration is an absolute first in Pell"s career and additional proof of the great respect the…...
Artillery – Made in Hell (EP Review)
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (158+ words) Made in Hell'isn't just a stop-gap release; it's a rebirth. Artillery has successfully navigated numerous lineup changes over the decades, but the Steene/St'tzer/Loua/Thorslund/Adamsen quintet feels particularly lethal. The production is crisp without being sterile, allowing the…...