melodic death metal

On March 12th, 2021, The Crown will release their new album, “Royal Destroyer”, via Metal Blade Records.

For a first preview of “Royal Destroyer”, watch the video for the new single, “Motordeath” (directed and edited by Christoffer Tönnäng) below.

Pre-order “Royal Destroyer”, here, in the following formats:

• jewelcase-CD

Emerging from the Finnish coastal town of Kotka, melodic death/doom metal strikers Marianas Rest will unleash their third studio album, “Fata Morgana”, on March 12th, 2021, via Napalm Records.

In anticipation, they have just unveiled the first single from the album, entitled “Glow from the Edge”, along with a moving official video.
 

On February 26th, 2021, Denmark’s Iotunn will release their new album, “Access All Worlds”, via Metal Blade Records.

Watch the video for the new single “Voyage of the Garganey I” below

Pre-order “Access All Worlds”, here, in the following formats:

• digipak-CD
• 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
• “deep space” marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies)

Since forming in 2014, Livløs have rapidly made their mark on the Danish metal scene through energetic and enthralling live performances, as well as reputable releases and appearances, including Copenhell, Eurosonic and Spot Festival. Determined and efficient, Livløs have proven why they are among Denmark’s most promising metal bands. 

Today, Napalm Records is proud to announce that Livløs has signed a worldwide record deal, in addition to signing with in-house booking agency Napalm Events!

New Hampshire-based blackened melodic death metallers Unflesh are excited to announce their second full-length,“Inhumation”. Set for release on Friday, April 2nd, 2021. The band partnered with artist Junki Sakuraba (Seven Spires) once again to create the killer album art for “Inhumation”.

The album was mixed and mastered by renowned musician and engineer V. Santura (Triptykon, Dark Fortress, etc.) at Woodshed Studios in Landshut, Germany.

One of the most renowned guitarists in the world, Alexi Laiho, has passed away. The musician, most notably known as the front man of Children Of Bodom, died in his home in Helsinki, Finland, last week. Laiho had suffered from long-term health issues during his last years.

Recent The Artisan Era signees Stortregn are proud to announce the upcoming release of their fifth full-length, “Impermanence”. Set for release on March 12th, 2021, via The Artisan Era.

Famed Italian painter Paolo Girardi (Power Trip, Artificial Brain, Chthe’ilist) lends his masterful touch to the fantastic artwork adorning Impermanence. Recorded, mixing and mastering were handled at Conatus Studio, Switzerland by Vladimir Cochet (Mirrorthrone, Weeping Birth).

Bodom After Midnight, featuring former members of Children Of Bodom, have signed an official worldwide (excl. Japan) contract with premier Austrian rock and metal label Napalm Records.
 
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On Friday December 18th, 2020, at 4PM PST//7PM EST, The Black Dahlia Murder will kick off their “Yule ‘Em All: A Holiday Variety Extravaganza” livestream, featuring live performances, special guests and more!