melodic metal

Alcatrazz to release new studio album “V” on October 15th 2021

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 20:13

Mighty Los Angeles-born, guitar-driven, heavy metal icons, Alcatrazz, announce the release of their fifth studio album, aptly titled “V”, which is set for release via Silver Lining Music on October 15th, 2021.

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Victory to release new studio album “Gods of Tomorrow” on November 26th 2021

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 17:47

Ten years after their last studio album, “Don’t Talk Science”, hard rock titans Victory have announced their return with a brand new album! “Gods of Tomorrow” will be released on November 26th, 2021, through AFM Records, today Victory revealed the first and long-awaited details.

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Eclipse to release new studio album “Wired” on October 8th 2021

Submitted by newseditor on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 16:22

Coming off their most successful album yet, “Paradigm” (which includes the massive single “Viva La Victoria” that has 15 million streams and counting), Sweden’s Eclipse are coming back with their new studio album “Wired”, out on on October 8th, 2021.

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Rhapsody Of Fire to release new studio album “Glory For Salvation” on November 26th 2021

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 07/09/2021 - 17:23

After symphonic power metal force Rhapsody Of Fire just recently released their brand new EP, “I’ll Be Your Hero” — an appetizing precursor for a new full length to follow – now the Italian band has finally shared a first song from their upcoming, 13th studio album. “Glory For Salvation”, which is slated for a release on November 26th, 2021, through AFM Records, will be the second part of an enthralling trilogy.

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Terra to release debut album “Hypercube” on November 19th 2021

Submitted by newseditor on Tue, 07/27/2021 - 13:08

Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Lucas Barbosa will be releasing his studio project Terra and its debut album “Hypercube” on November 19th, 2021, via Rockshots Records.

Today, the first single “Let It Burn” is revealed with a music video - watch it below.

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Dee Snider announces streaming concert event on July 29th 2021

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 13:28

Legendary heavy metal vocalist and pop culture icon Dee Snider recently announced his triumphant fifth full-length album, “Leave A Scar”, out on July 30th, 2021 via Napalm Records. To commemorate the release of his new album, Dee Snider has announced a streaming event for his fans on Thursday, July 29th, 2021.

All ticket buyers will gain access to the concert stream on the 29th, as well as on-demand access to any and all content from the event for a 30-day period!

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Kryptos to release new studio album “Force of Danger” on October 1st 2021

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 12:31

Kryptos was formed in 1998 in Bangalore, India and have long been considered as one of the spearheads of the Indian heavy metal revolution. With five critically acclaimed albums under their belt, they have supported some of metal’s biggest names like Iron Maiden, Testament, Kreator, Exodus, Death Angel and many more, earning themselves a reputation as a fiery and exciting live act.

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Armored Saint announces December 2021 US tour dates with Black Label Society

Submitted by newseditor on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 16:21

Last October, Armored Saint released their eighth full-length, “Punching the Sky”, via Metal Blade Records.

Today, the band has announced their first tour dates in support of this record: a short run of shows with Black Label Society and Prong in December 2021!

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Bloodstock Festival 2021 weekend tickets sell out - more details revealed

Submitted by newseditor on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 13:27

Bloodstock is excited to announce that weekend tickets to this Summer’s festival are now SOLD OUT! A limited number of one day tickets are still available for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the latter day’s availability now very limited, so move fast if you wanna see Judas Priest! Anyone missing the boat or wanting to sell their ticket due to changing circumstances, can check here for official re-sales.

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Ravenous to release new studio album “Hubris” on October 22nd 2021

Submitted by newseditor on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 14:30

This year, Calgary’s Ravenous is giving metalheads another reason to be famished after the long musical starvation experienced around the globe. They are releasing their new full-length album “Hubris”, which continues to reminisce about a time when metal was hungry.