melodic metal

In 2020 and 2021 the music industry looks devastated. Without concerts or any certainty for the future, it was a survival time for everyone. Under the pressure of adverse factors many artists quit music, some found themselves day jobs, several bands split altogether, while individual musicians even died. However, at the very same time, a new star started rising up on the horizon - and this time, from the East.

With the undeniable impact of their internationally successful releases, Powerwolf have truly proven that heavy metal is alive and well, and that they occupy the throne of the genre unchallenged!

Finnish melodic metallers Sonata Arctica are a band with a unique sound, touched by a hint of melancholy. Today, the band announces the release of their first acoustic album, “Acoustic Adventures - Volume One”, to be released in October 2021, through Nuclear Blast Tonträger Produktions. “Acoustic Adventures - Volume One” will be followed by a second acoustic record, to be released in 2022.

In the spirit of old school power metal, Germany’s up-and-comers Hammer King have gathered to release their first single, “Hammerschlag”, and set ablaze on their new album, “Hammer King”, out on June 11th, 2021, via Napalm Records!

Mad Symphony has announced their debut self-titled album to be released on May 13th, 2021, worldwide via MR Records. The track “Truth in the Shadows” is now streaming below.

Bloodstock is full steam ahead planning for August and there’s five more bands to announce!
 

Current Riot V vocalist Todd Michael Hall is gearing up to release his first-ever solo album “Sonic Healing” on May 7th, 2021, via RatPak Records.

Social Disorder lead by multi-talented Anders LA Ronnblom – best known as the founder and songwriter from Killer Bee and X-Romance as well as a member of Wolfpakk – has signed a worldwide deal with AFM Records for the release of their upcoming debut album!
 

The world’s most exciting acapella metal masters Van Canto return with their energetic and unique Rakkatakka-power and are set to release their highly anticipated, eighth inimitable offering, “To the Power of Eight”, on June 4th, 2021, via Napalm Records.

Prepare for an outstanding vocal offering smashing in with full force! The record marks another milestone in the band’s impressive career and presents Van Canto as a coherent entity stronger than ever!

This Christmas, power metal fans can look forward to a unique staging of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”; Sweden’s Majestica are planning to bring their exceptional soundtrack album to stages across Europe as part of their debut headline tour, due to kick off on 16th December at London venue The Garage.