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THE HELLACOPTERS - announce rarities collection 'Cream Of The Crap! Collected Non-Album Works • Volume 3'.
Swedish high-energy rockers THE HELLACOPTERS have been celebrating their 30th anniversary recently and after releasing their much-lauded new album Overdriver on January 31, 2025, which reached No. 1 in the Swedish charts and a solid top 10 position in the German charts for the second time in the group’s career, it is time to offer their dedicated fanbase something truly nostalgic.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 293 min read


KREATOR pay homage to horror classic 'Suspiria' in video for new single "Tränenpalast".
Metal titans KREATOR have released a new single from their highly anticipated sixteenth full-length, "Krushers Of The World", which will be out on 16th January 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 75 min read


BEYOND THE BLACK - release new single/video 'The Art Of Being Alone' feat. Lord Of The Lost.
Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are excited to share the third single from their eagerly awaited upcoming studio album, Break The Silence, which is due to be released on January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 194 min read


BLACKBRIAR - release video for 'Bluebeard's Chamber' + new record 'A Thousand Little Deaths' is out now.
Blackbriar are proud to finally present their new studio album, A Thousand Little Deaths, released today via Nuclear Blast Records. A modern masterpiece steeped in gothic mystique, featuring breathtaking tracks such as The Fossilized Widow, Floriography, A Last Sigh of Bliss, I Buried Us and Harpy.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 223 min read


BEYOND THE BLACK - announce new album 'Break The Silence' + release single/music video for the title track.
Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are excited to share the news that their brand new album Break The Silence is set to be released on January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the album announcement, the band has unveiled a stunning music video for the title track, which you can watch here.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 274 min read


BLACKBRIAR - release video for new single 'A Last Sigh Of Bliss'
Can love survive beyond the veil?
Blackbriar are proud to release their wistful new single, 'A Last Sigh Of Bliss', alongside a video. The song details a tragic romance between someone living, and someone deceased.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 182 min read


BEYOND THE BLACK - release video for new single 'Rising High'.
BEYOND THE BLACK are delighted to unveil a brand new single today, which goes by the name 'Rising High'. The highly infectious song is the first new material the band has released in nearly two years. Following the hugely successful self-titled album from 2023 that entered the German album charts at number 2, 'Rising High' once again demonstrates BEYOND THE BLACK's unique flair for combining energetic melodic metal with elegant rock and pop hooklines.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 213 min read


SYLOSIS - release video for 'Soured Ground' + limited vinyl run of 'The Path' EP
Storming metal unit SYLOSIS have released the video for the vitriolic 'Soured Ground', taken from their most recent EP, The Path. The band have also announced a limited vinyl run of the EP which can be purchased now from https://sylosis.bfan.link/the-path
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 82 min read


GRAVEYARD - team up with GOAT to release collaborative single 'Ship Of Fools'.
Swedish rock veterans GRAVEYARD have teamed up with their long time friends GOAT to release a double A-side collaborative 7'' for record store day. While the first track 'Light As A Feather' had its digital premiere earlier this month, today sees the digital release of its counter part, 'Ship Of Fools'.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 161 min read


BLEED FROM WITHIN - release video for 'Violent Nature' + new album 'Zenith' out today
Metal titans BLEED FROM WITHIN have today released their brand new studio album, Zenith, via Nuclear Blast Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 43 min read


MALEVOLENCE - announce biggest UK & EU headline tour to date
Following the recent announcement of MALEVOLENCE’s hugely anticipated new album, the Steel City shredders have revealed the details
Rock Metal Machine
Mar 243 min read


BLEED FROM WITHIN - release video for new single 'God Complex'
Just over a month away from the release of their new album Zenith on 4th April, Bleed From Within are giving fans one final taste
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 253 min read


EPICA & AMARANTHE - announce 'Arcane Dimensions Tour' for UK & Europe
Early 2026, symphonic metal pioneers EPICA and metal powerhouse AMARANTHE will unite on their European “Arcane Dimensions Tour”.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 112 min read


OBSCURA - unleash 'A Sonication' + watch the video for 'In Solitude'.
Germany-based progressive metal titans OBSCURA return with A Sonication, the highly anticipated second installment of their ambitious trilog
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 73 min read


EPICA - announce new album 'Aspiral' + release music video for 'Cross The Divide'
Symphonic metal titans EPICA are excited to announce that their 9th studio album Aspiral will be out on April 11th, via Nuclear Blast Record
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 302 min read


Threshold - 'Extinct Instinct' / 'Clone' Re-release.
Having had the pleasure of reviewing Threshold’s first two excellent remixes (‘Wounded Land’ and ‘Psychedelicatessen’)
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 162 min read


OBSCURA - announce new studio album 'A Sonication'.
With A Sonication, Germany-based metal band OBSCURA launch the second of their trilogy concept, set to be released on February 7th, 2025 via
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 20, 20242 min read


THRESHOLD - release remixed versions of classic albums on CD and limited edition vinyl + lyric video for 'Freaks'
THRESHOLD are excited to announce the release of newly remixed editions of their first four groundbreaking albums: Clone, Extinct Instinct,
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 4, 20242 min read


GREEN LUNG - announce European leg + additional UK & IE dates of their Heathen Neverland Tour.
GREEN LUNG have announced the European leg of their upcoming 'Heathen Neverland Tour' as well as additional UK & IE dates.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 2, 20242 min read


EPICA - announce exclusive livestream of 'The Symphonic Synergy' show in Amsterdam
Dutch symphonic metal titans, EPICA, are thrilled to announce a special livestream event for one of their highly anticipated "The Symphonic
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 30, 20242 min read
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