In less than 8 weeks we hit the road supporting Sabaton across the U.S. and Canada!
From Florida to California, from Texas to Nova Scotia, weโre embarking on a 32-date run, marking our first-ever major North American arena tour.
We canโt wait to bring Wings of Steel to cities weโve had our eyes on since day one and finally deliver our music to the thousands of fans whoโve been eager to see us live.
Feb. 09 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium Feb. 10 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center Feb. 13 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall Feb. 14 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom Feb. 15 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port Feb. 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre Feb. 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum Feb. 21 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Feb. 24 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center Feb. 26 – Loveland, CO – Blue Arena Feb. 27 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha Feb. 28 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory Mar. 02 – Des Moines, IA – Vibrant Music Hall Mar. 03 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory Mar. 04 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed Mar. 07 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center Mar. 08 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit Mar. 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center Mar. 11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark Mar. 12 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Mar. 14 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome^ Mar. 15 – Washington, DC – The Theater at MGM National Harbor Mar. 17 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center Mar. 18 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy Apr. 06 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre Apr. 09 – Laval, QC – Place Bell Apr. 11 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Toronto Apr. 14 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre Apr. 17 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Convention Centre Apr. 18 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre Apr. 20 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
MIGHTY WARRIORS, READY YOUR HAMMERS! Next year weโll be returning to Europe for a GIGANTIC TOUR across the continent in support of a BRAND NEW FULL LENGTH ALBUM!
Weโll be bringing an updated setlist that features songs from the new record as well as fan favourites, fresh production and of course all the energy and goblin-smashing antics that youโve come to expect as we welcome you into the Gloryhammer universe once more.
As if that wasnโt enough, weโll be joined by Swedish power metal pioneers MAJESTICA as well as Finnish melodic metal masters ARION as support. Truly a lineup of formidable strength!
Donโt miss the MIGHTIEST tour of 2026! Tickets on sale now.
Poster artwork by the legendary Dan Goldsworthy
16.10 ๐ซ๐ท TOULOUSE – INTERFERENCE 17.10 ๐ช๐ธ VILLAVA – SALA TOTEM ARETOA 18.10 ๐ช๐ธ MADRID – SALA BUT 20.10 ๐ช๐ธ BARCELONA – RAZZMATAZZ 2 21.10 ๐ซ๐ท LYON – RAYONNE 23.10 ๐ฉ๐ช STUTTGART – LKA LONGHORN 24.10 ๐ฉ๐ช HAMBURG – DOCKS 25.10 ๐ณ๐ฑ UTRECHT – TIVOLI VRENDENBURG 26.10 ๐ฉ๐ฐ COPENHAGEN – AMAGER BIO 28.10 ๐ซ๐ฎ HELSINKI – TAVASTIA 30.10 ๐ธ๐ช STOCKHOLM – FRYSHUSET 31.10 ๐ธ๐ช GOTHENBURG – PUSTERVIK 01.11 ๐ณ๐ด OSLO – ROCKEFELLER 03.11 ๐ฉ๐ช BERLIN – FESTSAAL KREUZBERG 04.11 ๐ต๐ฑ WARSAW – PROXIMA 05.11 ๐จ๐ฟ OSTRAVA – CLUB GARAGE 06.11 ๐ฉ๐ช HANNOVER – CAPITOL 07.11 ๐ฉ๐ช OBERHAUSEN – TURBINENHALLE 2 08.11 ๐ฉ๐ช SAARBRUCKEN – GARAGE 10.11 ๐ฆ๐น VIENNA – ARENA 11.11 ๐ฉ๐ช NUREMBERG – HIRSCH 12.11 ๐ฉ๐ช FRANKFURT – BATSCHKAPP 13.11 ๐ฉ๐ช MUNICH – BACKSTAGE 14.11 ๐ฉ๐ช LEIPZIG – HELLRAISER 15.11 ๐จ๐ญ PRATTELN – Z7 17.11 ๐ซ๐ท PARIS – MACHINE DU MOULIN ROUGE 18.11 ๐ง๐ช ANTWERP – TRIX 20.11 ๐ฌ๐ง LONDON – ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL 21.11 ๐ฌ๐ง MANCHESTER – ACADEMY 2 22.11 ๐ฌ๐ง GLASGOW – GARAGE
Seattle (WA) – Fusing classic U.S. power metal, AOR and all things epic metal; Greyhawk returns with their third album of triumphant battle hymns!
Cruz Del Sur Music will release Warriors of Greyhawk on February 13, 2026 (North American physical product distribution on March 6). The album will be available on CD, Tape, Viny LP, and digital formats.
Refreshed, rejuvenated and ready for adventure; Greyhawk are back with their third album of epic, melodic power/heavy metal fused with an anthemic AOR angle. Shredding guitars, soaring vocals, powerful rhythms and songs that will stick with you are all a part of this majestic opus.
Grandiose and powerful vocals complete the mix, which is perfectly blended by Henrik Uddโs sublime production which is detailed and grandiose. Daniel Porta has provided artwork for this record and clearly the band have had a strong input on all aspects of the release to make sure the entire experience is gripping for you, the fans.
Not many bands blend the more traditional epic heavy/power metal glory with these AOR elements but Greyhawk do so marvellously, giving the music not only power but memorability, showing that on their third album, this will definitely stand the test of time. The musicianship is continually improving on all counts, from the crushing drumming to the mind-blowing guitar work to the operatic and stunning vocals. Lovers of all things fantastical, adventurous and metallic will be enchanted, enthralled and bedazzled by this stratospheric effort.
โThis album is a return to the epic metal roots that we had on our debut album Keepers of the Flameโ, says founding member Darin Wall. โIt also features some faster songs where we explore our love for power metal, as well as some of the 80s AOR vibes we had on the last album Thunderheart. Songs about inner strength, overcoming obstacles in life, and triumphing in victory are all present here. Creating an experience where the listener can find inspiration from the lyrics and energy of the songs, or detach from reality a bit and get lost in some of the epic fantastical themes is the goal. Ronnie James Dio is the band’s biggest influence as far as lyrical themes go.โ
Photo Credit: Ian Phares Photography
Line-Up:
Anthony Corso: Vocals Jesse Berlin: Lead Guitar Rob Steinway: Rhythm Guitar Darin Wall: Bass Guitar Nate Butler: Drums
For longtime fans of UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, “Blindfold” feels like an old acquaintance: previously heard in an orchestral version on the 2020 We Are One album, the song now returns in a gripping new rock version. With its successful blend of emotion and classic heavy rock atmosphere, “Blindfold” is one of the most emotional moments on the current DATOG album Babylon, released on October 3rd, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).
Filmed entirely in stylish black and white, the music video captures the raw emotion and powerful interplay of the band perfectly, showing DATOG more intimate, direct, and sensitive than ever before.
Manuelaโs heartfelt vocals and Mathiasโ classical concert guitar turn “Blindfold” into a stirring rock ballad that reaches its ultimate climax in the final chorus with Udoโs unmistakable voice. With “Blindfold”, DATOG not only offer longtime Udo Dirkschneider fans a welcome reunion with this very special track, but will also win over many new fans through this video.
Metal fans, prepare for a sonic excavation. Destinyโs End, the influential US Power Metal supergroup featuring vocalist James Rivera (Helstar), has officially announced the upcoming release of Breathe Deep the Road’ (Live & Unreleased), a definitive collection capturing the bandโs peak era. The album will be released on January 23, 2026.
Documenting the bandโs legendary 1999 tour alongside Nevermore and Iced Earth, the album features six explosive live tracks, including the iconic “Breathe Deep in the Dark,” and a crushing medley of Judas Priest classics. In addition, the collection includes three never-before-heard studio tracks: a lost bonus track from the original 1998 sessions, a menacing King Diamond cover, and a powerful tribute to Dio. All tracks have been recently remastered for maximum impact by Andrew Lee.
To kick off the pre-order campaign, Destiny’s End will immediately release the first digital single, “Breathe Deep the Road.โ Check it out here!
Destiny’s End was comprised of some of the most respected names in US Metal:
โข James Rivera (Helstar, Vicious Rumors) – Vocals โข Dan DeLucie (Crescent Shield, New Eden) – Guitar โข Perry Grayson (Falcon, Isen Torr) – Guitar โข Nardo Andi (New Eden) – Bass โข Brian Craig (New Eden, Seven Witches) – Drums
Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest, proudly presented by Royalty Entertainment, is now accepting band submissions for its 2026 lineup! Applications are open until November 30th, so donโt miss your chance to be part of this epic event, taking place on August 9th at FRED MILNE PARK in Sooke, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island, Canada.
This all-day, open-air festival is a celebration of metal and hard rock, welcoming fans of all ages to a family-friendly atmosphere filled with heavy riffs and high energy. Mosh the Rock extends heartfelt thanks to the local community for their incredible support and canโt wait to bring the noise back to Sooke in 2026!
Bands from all subgenres of METAL are encouraged to apply. Send your EPK, including photos, music links, bios, and more to: MoshTheRock26[@]gmail[.]com.
Following the overwhelming success of its inaugural year in 2025, Mosh the Rock 2026 is already shaping up to be even bigger and louder!
Founded by Royal Savoie, event promoter, music manager, and host of THRASHCAN on 101.9 FM CFUV.CA in Victoria, BC, Mosh the Rock made its debut with a killer lineup featuring bands from across British Columbia, including: Torrefy (Victoria), Thirteen Goats (Vancouver), Yegg (Nanaimo), Mutual Trauma (Victoria), Dead After Dark (Penticton), Burnt Lung (Vancouver), Pharm (Kelowna), Cybรถrg (Victoria), Joker’s Revenge (Nanaimo), Blacktop Social (Nanaimo), and Wolf Venom (Sooke).
Get ready for Mosh the Rock2026 is coming, and itโs going to be louder than ever.
Mid-west Heavy Metal torchbearers SACRED LEATHER are back with the 3rd single, โFallen Angelโ, from their eagerly awaited, new album, Keep The Fire Burning, that’s due out December 12th via King Volume Records / Wise Blood Records. Forged in fire, the hellion five-piece have returned with a ferocious new song and video that delves into the mind of the prince of darkness.
Commenting on the track, bassist Magnus LeGrand says:
โWhen we wrote ‘Fallen Angel,’ it immediately felt like a callback to an era when metal songs had both hooks and teeth, something big, melodic, yet still dangerous. That track set the stage for what Keep the Fire Burning would become. Deeโs lyrics step inside Luciferโs head, turning his fall from grace into something deeply human; the loneliness, the pride, and the weight of oneโs own choices.
Visually, I wanted the video to conjure the haunting, biblical imagery found in the lyrics themselves, smoke, fire, and mystery, all wrapped in that classic โ80s metal grandeur. Think ‘Holy Diver’ meets ‘Dream Warriors,’ but filtered through our own world, with its own identity.”
SACRED LEATHER set the underground ablaze with their debut album, Ultimate Force. Seven years later the beast is back with a unrelenting, classic metal masterpiece that recalls a time when tight leather and heavy riffs ruled the world. The band recently released their explosive singles โSpitfire AtNightโ and โPhantomHighways,โ setting the tone for their headbanging followup.
1. Resurrection 2. Spitfire At Night 3. Phantom Highway (Hell Is Comin’ Down) 4. Wake Me Up 5. Fallen Angel 6. Flatline 7. Tear Out My Heart 8. Malevolent Eyes 9. Keep The Fire Burning 10. Mistress Of The Sun
Sacred Leather: Dee Wrathchild – Vocals Lynn St. Michaels – Lead Guitar Magnus Legrand – Bass Don Diamond – Drums Cvon Owens – Rhythmn Guitar
AboutSACRED LEATHER:
Forged in the fires of classic heavy metal and baptized in the spirit of rock โnโ roll rebellion, Sacred Leather stands as a defiant reminder that true metal never dies. Hailing from the American Midwest, the band delivers an unrelenting assault of twin-guitar fury, thunderous rhythms, and commanding vocals that channel the essence of leather, chains, and midnight highways.
Following their 2017 full-length debut Ultimate Force, which established them as torchbearers of traditional heavy metalโs resurgence, Sacred Leather return with their long-awaited sophomore album Keep the Fire Burning, due December 2025 through King Volume Records and Wise Blood Records. The album is both a declaration and a promiseโrekindling the spirit that started it all while pushing their sound into sharper, more melodic, and more anthemic territory.
With Keep the Fire Burning, the band expands on their reputation for electrifying live performances and unflinching authenticity. Drawing from the steel-plated legacy of Judas Priest, Accept, and early W.A.S.P., Sacred Leather blend classic metal tradition with cinematic flair, evoking the neon glow of midnight highways and the danger of the unknown.
DANGEROUS TOYSDemolition will be releasing on December 12th, 2025, via Cleopatra Records. Itโs been 30 years since a new studio album from DANGEROUS TOYS!
Amidst so much activity, and with the band’s long-awaited fifth album still in a state of gestation, fans can look forward to the arrival of Demolition, which features 10 tracks, all previously unreleased and recorded during the hiatus between the band’s second and third albums, 1991’s Hellacious Acres and 1994’s Pissed, as they continued refining their debut album’s unique concoction of Southern rock and driving metal.
Hand selected by DANGEROUS TOYS, “these old songsโฆ obviously didn’t make the cut when choosing songs for official release,” the band remarks in the liner notes. All will be completely new to all the ears that hear them.
Demolition – Track-listing:
Rock Shock Cowboy Come Out Swinging Rattle My Cage Rhapsody in Barbed Wire One On One Live Burning Bridges Your Sister Backstreet Girl Shot To Hell SNAFU
One Band To Rule Them All! and Play Wacken Open Air!
One band to rule them all! Wacken Metal Battle Canada returns for 2026 battles across the country to send one independent metal band to play at Wacken Open Air, one of the world’s most prestigious and largest metal festivals.
Band submissions for Canada are now open until November 30th.
The national final for 2026 battles will be held in Montreal, QC.
โCanadian metal bands, this is your chance once again. This is the first step to a world of opportunity waiting for you. We invite you to play some great shows, expand your audience, and ultimately have your shot at playing Wacken Open Air,” adds WMBC organizer JJ Tartaglia.
The 2026 WMBC champion will receive the following: – A slot at the 2026 Wacken Open Air Festival. – Full professional backline provided. – $1,000 CAD towards flights to Germany. – VIP camping at the festival.
Canadian Battle Cities: Vancouver, BC Vancouver Island, BC BC Interior Edmonton, AB Toronto, ON Hamilton, ON Ottawa, ON Montreal, QC Quebec City, QC
Watch – Wacken Metal Battle 2025 – Aftermovie | Have You Heard the Future of Metal? – https://youtu.be/nCulXiLlaSw
The 2025 Canadian Battle Final took place on May 31st at Vancouverโs Rickshaw Theatre, where Hamilton, Ontarioโs KILLOTINE, the Ontario regional winner, delivered a standout performance that earned them the top national title. A panel of industry judges selected KILLOTINE to represent Canada at the prestigious International Wacken Battle, held during Wacken Open Air from July 30th to August 2nd in Wacken, Germany, where over 85,000 metal fans from around the globe gathered.
Joining KILLOTINE on stage at the Canadian final were fellow regional champions: SOULTHIEF (Eastern Canada Winner โ Ottawa, ON), BEYOND SUFFERING(Alberta Winner โ Calgary, AB), and YEGG (British Columbia Winner โ Nanaimo, BC). The event also featured a special guest headliner: Vancouverโs Arrow In The Quiver, the 2024 BC Final winner.
The national judging panel included a lineup of respected figures from the Canadian metal and music industry: Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers), JJ Tartaglia (Canadian Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Canada), JJ Caithcart (Founder of SCRAPE Records and Host of Different Stages Radio), Kris Schulz (Founder of Empower Through Music and Owner of Horizon School of Music), Abelardo Mayoral (Founder and Operator of The Invisible Orange and OrangeTickets), Stan Schinners (Owner of Broken Neck Radio), Justin Dobbin (Owner and President of Main Stage Rehearsal Studios).
For the last 9 years of battles (2013-2016, 2018-2019, 2023-2025), Wacken Metal Battle Canada has hosted battles across the country to send one independent metal band to perform at the worldโs largest metal festival, Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. 2019 saw the festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, but due to COVID, the 2020 and 2021 editions were both canceled.
As the metal community regains its strength, Wacken Open Air 2026 will be the 35th edition of the festival and will be held from July 29th to August 1st. The 2026 event is nearly sold out with a line-up that includes Def Leppard, Lamb Of God, In Flames, Savatage, Powerwolf, Emperor, Sepultura, and Running Wild, among others. Details here.
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance to win their spot among over 55 other countriesโ champions, and represent Canada in an international battle of the bands at the worldโs largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air. The battles have been hosted at the festival for over a decade and give independent bands the opportunity to showcase their talents to an international audience, along with the chance to win multiple prizes.
How it works: Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter, where one band will move forward to the Canadian national final. The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the Wacken Open Air 2026 and compete against the winners of other participating countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.
Power metal visionaries INDUCTION continue their unstoppable rise with the release of the electrifying title track and video โLove Killsโ, taken from their forthcoming studio album Love Kills!, due out February 6, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music.
Feel the surge: โLove Killsโ is a fierce anthem pulsing with raw emotion and unstoppable energy. The track captures both the pain and power of loveโs downfall, celebrating the resilience that endures even after the flame seems to die. With soaring vocals, thunderous riffs, and cinematic emotion, โLove Killsโ reminds us that even in the darkest moments, loveโs light never truly fades.
Guitarist and Songwriter Tim Kanoa Hansen shares:
โLove Kills… but itโs never gonna die.โ This simple motto inspired most of Inductionโs upcoming third album, which is why it became the title track. Itโs deeply personal, full of raw emotion, but it also delivers a message of strength: life always goes on, and we are the masters of our own fate. No matter how dark the days, love will always return. As C. Joybell once wrote, โLove, Iโm convinced, is found in the darkness. Itโs the candle in the night.โโ
Tim adds: โFor me, this album carries a lot of raw and personal emotion. Life always moved forward, and even in the darkest times, love always found its way back. With LOVE KILLS! we explore the beauty and cruelty of love in a futuristic power metal context. Itโs Induction at our biggest, boldest, and most fun yet.โ
Following a storm of milestones, including a series of live dates supporting the legendary SAVATAGE, a frenetically acclaimed debut at Wacken Open Air, and the release of fan-favorite singles โBeyond Horizonsโ and โDark Temptation,โ INDUCTION are firing on all cylinders.
Crafted at Chameleon Studios and Boogie Park Studios in Hamburg, the album was produced by Tim Kanoa Hansen and mixed and mastered by Eike Freese in collaboration with the guitarist. Love Kills! marks the beginning of a new era for INDUCTION, defined by musical evolution, emotional depth, and a fearless drive to push the boundaries of modern power metal!
1. Virtual Insanity 2. War Of Hearts 3. Dark Temptation 4. Steel And Thunder 5. Strangers To Love 6. Beyond Horizons 7. Gods Of Steel (physical release exclusive) 8. Love Kills 9. I Am Evil 10. The Veil of Affection 11. Empress
In support of the upcoming album, the band will join VISIONS OF ATLANTIS and WARKINGS on the 2026 โPirates & Kings Over Europeโ tour, hitting 20+ cities across the continent in February and March!
INDUCTION live: w/ VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, WARKINGS: 05.02.2026 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7 06.02.2026 DE Saarbrรผcken – Garage 07.02.2026 DE Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle 08.02.2026 DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp 10.02.2026 UK Manchester – Academy 2 11.02.2026 UK London – O2 Academy Islington 12.02.2026 FR Paris – รlysรฉe Montmarte 13.02.2026 NL Tilburg – 013 Poppodium 14.02.2026 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser 15.02.2026 DE Berlin – Columbia Theater 16.02.2026 PL Warsaw – Klub Proxima 18.02.2026 CZ Zlรญn – Masters of Rock Cafรฉ 19.02.2026 DE Hanover – Capitol 20.02.2026 DE Hamburg – Markthalle 21.02.2026 DE Geiselwind – Musichall 26.02.2026 FR Villeurbanne (Lyon) – La Rayonne 27.02.2026 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann (Halle) 28.02.2026 DE Munich – Backstage (Werk) 05.03.2026 HU Budapest – Barba Negra 06.03.2026 AT Vienna – SiMM City 07.03.2026 AT Wรถrgl – VZ Komma
Iron Maiden have announced dates in the USA and Canada for the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026. The tour includes huge shows in Montrรฉal and the Alamodome in San Antonio, two of the biggest rock shows Maiden have played in North America. They will also headline Louder Than Life, which is Americaโs biggest Rock Festival!
These upcoming tour dates will mark 45 years since Iron Maiden first visited Canada and the USA on the 1981 Killer World Tour, and feature some of the biggest shows the band has ever played there. The return to BMO Stadium concert in Los Angeles on September 25th will be the 25th time the band has played in the City of Angels. A history-making tour for sure!
Very special guests Megadeth will appear at all headline shows, with the addition of Anthrax for the dates in Montrรฉal, Harrison, LA and San Antonio.
Run For Your Lives North American Tour Dates:
August 2026 29 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena * September 2026 03 Montrรฉal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau *^ 05 Harrison, NJ – Sports Illustrated Stadium *^ 09 Boston, MA – TD Garden * 11 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live * 12 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion * 15 Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium * 17 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival 19 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater * 22 Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre * 25 Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium *^ 29 San Antonio, TX – Alamodome *^
Megadeth ^ Anthrax
Fan Club presale will kick off on Tuesday October 28.
Headline shows go on general sale on Friday October 31.
Trooper VIP will be available across all headline shows. Eddieโs Pop-up Dive Bar experience will also come across the Atlantic for the very first time.
For the rest of the world – donโt worry, there are still more countries to be announced for the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026!
Iron Maiden have announced a return to Mexico for the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026!
October 02 โ Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City – MEXICO
This upcoming show will mark 34 years since Maiden first visited Mexico on the Fear Of The Dark World Tour, and this show is the eighth time at this award- winning venue.
Special guests for this show will be announced in due course. Our popular Trooper VIP experience will be available in Mexico for the very first time.
Fan Club presale will begin on Monday October 27, before tickets go on sale to the public on Friday October 31.
Watch “Beware the Creatures” (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) HERE
Creatures were originally formed in the summer of 2019 in the city of Curitiba. Like most places in Brazil, the scene there is dominated by extreme metal. However, there are some small โpockets of resistanceโ carrying the torch for more of a traditional heavy metal sound and Creatures (along with a group called Trovรฃo) is one of the most talented of the lot.
After having issued a few singles, Bart Gabriel offered the band a deal to release their debut album from 2021 through his former label, Iron Oxide Records. The follow-up Creatures II is now due to be released on High Roller Records.
Creatures II was recorded between September 2024 and March 2025 at Heavy Tron Studio, by Arthur Migotto (Hazy Hamlet). It was produced by Mateus Cantaleano and Migotto. Mateus Cantaleano wrote all the music and lyrics. The line-up on the recording was Marc Brito (vocals), Mateus Cantaleano (guitar), Ricke Nunes (bass), and Sidnei Dubiella (drums). There were also a few special guests, like Caio Vidal on keyboards and Arthur Migotto himself doing some additional vocals.
โMusically, Iโd say the album is literally a mix of heavy metal and hard rock, with a darker, more evil vibe,โ explains guitarist Mateus Cantaleano. โIt carries what I believe is the essence of the band, dynamic songs that combine riffs with arpeggios, catchy choruses with darker minor melodies. Something like that, I think.โ
Creatures were once described as a mixture of Dokken, Ratt and Judas Priest, a description Mateus Cantaleano can live with: โAbsolutely, thatโs true. Those bands, especially Dokken and Judas Priest, are very important in my life, and I carry their influence, even indirectly, in almost everything I do. Of course, I always aim for inspiration, not copying either of them exactly.โ
ComparingCreatures IandCreatures II, the guitar player continues: โIโd say Creatures II is a bit heavier, darker, and a more mature album than its predecessor. While the first album was recorded just by me and Roberto, this time we had a full band involved. Both albums share the same essence โ very dynamic songs, heavy tracks, power ballads, lots of vocal harmonies, catchy choruses, wild guitar solos, and so on. To me, โBeware The Creaturesโ is the track that best sums up what Iโm aiming for musically with Creatures.โ
โHypnotizedโ taken from REDSHARKโs forthcoming album Sudden Impact out on October 31st
Hypnotizedโ explores deception and how it can warp reality, creating a blurred line between truth and illusion, it is the story of a spell, inspired by Medusa and the Sirens in Greek mythology.
Watch the Visualizer Lyric Video for “Hypnotized” HERE
The brand new single โHypnotizedโ is vailable on all platforms HERE
REDSHARK was founded in 2012 in Barcelona, Spain, by Philip Graves (guitar) with the aim of delivering Classic Pounding Heavy Speed Metal. Their traditional 80s metal influences may plunder the nostalgia circuit; yet REDSHARK are ruthlessly carrying the torch with great attitude, and powerful melodic songwriting.
Band line up: Pau Correas – Vocals Javier Bono – Guitars Philip Graves – Guitars Chris Carrest – Bass Alan Llano – Drums
Sudden Impact was produced & recorded by Jaume Perna “Jack Dark” at Capricorn Studios and mixed & mastered by Javi Fรฉlez at Moontower Studios. Recording drums by Edgar Beltri at La Atlรกntida Studio.
TRACK LISTING: 1 – Sudden Impact 2 – A Place for Disgrace 3 – Fire Raider 4 – Your Last Breath 5 – Hypnotized 6 – Rip your Bones 7 – Whispers of Time 8 – Beware of the Shark 9 – The Chase 10 – Fight the Rules of Power
Discography: Lights of Darkness Single (self released 2013) Rain of Destruction EP (self released 2016) Evil Realm EP (self released 2019) Digital Race (Listenable 2022) Sudden Impact (Listenable 2025)
After nearly a decade of silence, Montrealโs genre-defying metal band Fallstaf is back with a vengeance. Their long-awaited sophomore album, Ode to The Dead, is set for release this Fall 2025, and its first single, the title track, is streaming everywhere alongside a gripping lyric video.
Known as the pioneers of โbrass metal,โ Fallstaf made waves in 2011 with their debut ‘Bastard Son of a Pure Breed,’ produced by Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope). Their signature sound is groove-heavy and progressive metal laced, with trombone, earning them cult status in the Quebec metal scene. Yet in 2016, tragedy struck when frontman IANN suffered a near-fatal accident, leading to the bandโs dissolution.
Now, after years of recovery and reflection, Fallstaf has reunited, reignited, and reimagined their sound. Ode to The Dead is a powerful, autobiographical journey through survival, grief, and rebirth. Produced once again by Jardine, the album features seven new tracks that blend sludge, thrash and hardcore influences with melodic hooks and brass-driven chaos.
โThis album wasnโt made to impress; it was made out of friendship. Music is therapeutic. Metal brings people together, and we missed that energy,โ says the band.
The first single and title track is a tribute to the deceased.
“They are no longer physically here, but they are always in our thoughts; that is the reason for the phrase โthey walk among usโ. The riff of the chorus gave rise to the rest of the song,” adds the band.
Watch the lyric video for โOde To The Deadโ and experience the rebirth of one of Montrealโs most original metal acts:
Fallstafโs live shows remain unforgettable: suits and ties, a masked brass player, and a frontman with a robotic leg. โPeople think weโre a ska band, until the first chord hits,โ they laugh. Stay tuned. Fallstaf will be kicking ass live soon!
Ode to the Dead will be available on all major streaming platforms on November 14th, 2025, along with an exclusive interactive collectible coffin USB drive.
Album Credits: Songs performed by: FALLSTAF Songs written by: Ian Lavoie/Kevin Jardine Produced by: Kevin Jardine Mixed by: Kevin Jardine Mastered by: Kevin Jardine Album artwork by: Ian Lavoie MAPL – Canadian Content
Friends, we are returning to the USA and Canada in 2026, and we are bringing Legends On Tour to your doorstep! We have a total of 24 shows lined up for the USA and 7 shows in Canada โ a full-scale heavy metal invasion in honour of our new album โLegendsโ, out October 17th.
FEBRUARY – USA: 09 โ Ft. Lauderdale, FL, War Memorial Auditorium 10 โ Tampa, FL, Yuengling Center 13 โ Houston, TX, 713 Music Hall 14 โ Dallas, TX, South Side Ballroom 15 โ San Antonio, TX, Boeing Center at Tech Port 18 โ Phoenix, AZ, Arizona Financial Theatre 20 โ Los Angeles, CA, The Kia Forum 21 โ Wheatland, CA, Hard Rock Live 24 โ Salt Lake City, UT, The Union Event Centre 26 โ Loveland, CO, Blue FCU Arena 27 โ Omaha, NE, Steelhouse Omaha, 28 โ St. Louis, MO, The Factory
MARCH – USA: 02 โ Des Moines, IA, Vibrant Music Hall 03 โ Minneapolis, MN, The Armory 04 โ Chicago, IL, The Salt Shed 07 โ Cincinnati, OH, The Andrew J Brady Music Center 08 โ Detroit, MI, The Fillmore 10 โ Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Events Center 11 โ Philadelphia, PA, The Met 12 โ Boston, MA, MGM Music Hall at Fenway 14 โ Virginia Beach, VA, The Dome 15 โ Washington DC, The Theater at MGM National Harbor 17 โ Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Event Center 18 โ Atlanta, GA, Coca-Cola Roxy
APRIL – CANADA: 06 โ Halifax, NS, Scotiabank Centre 09 โ Laval, QC, Place Bell 11 โ Toronto, ON, Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto 14 โ Winnipeg, MB, Burton Cummings Theatre 17 โ Edmonton, AB, Edmonton Convention Centre 18 โ Calgary, AB, Grey Eagle Event Centre 20 โ Vancouver, BC, PNE Forum
GOTTHARD literally keep riding the wave of success – and their new single confirms the bandโs enduring high impressively! Just days after their latest TV appearance – this time at Germanyโs popular Sunday noon program, ZDFโs โRock im Gartenโ – the Swiss hard rock icons have released a brand new single called “Ride The Wave“.
The track continues the way the group have taken with their 2025 milestone Stereo Crush (March 21 via Reigning Phoenix Music), and will surely sweeten the last weeks of the summer – and also above and beyond, of course!
Loosely yet boldly kick-started by massive guitar riffing and drums, the single brings an instant feel-good vision to the listeners minds: the sun is burning while youโre cruising through the desert or along the coast in your vintage cabriolet. With “Ride The Wave,” GOTTHARD invite you to have the time of your life leaving all negativity behind and build on the life-celebrating momentum theyโve created on Stereo Crush. Turn it up!
โRide The Wave went through a couple of versions and recording sessions before we finally found the right vibe for the album. It has this raw, old-school rock energy with gritty guitar riffs and a powerhouse vocal performance of Nic Maeder,โ adds guitarist Freddy Scherer.
Set to make additional impact, the new song will also be part of GOTTHARDโs upcoming mini album, aptly titled More Stereo Crush. Further details as well as pre-order options will be announced later this year with even more new music paving its way. Stay tuned!
Photo credit: Manuel Schรผtz
L-R: Flavio Mezzodi (drums), Marc Lynn (bass), Nic Maeder (vocals), Leo Leoni (guitars), Freddy Scherer (guitars)
With their latest offering Stereo Crush,GOTTHARD reached the top of the official album chart for the 17th time (and for the 13th time in a row!) in their home country Switzerland. The bandโs Austrian (#7) and German (#11) fan bases also gave them plenty of reason to celebrate in recent days.
Stereo Crush was produced, recorded and mixed by long-time producer Charlie Bauerfeind, whoโs known for his work with the likes of HELLOWEEN and BLIND GUARDIAN, alongside co-producer and founding member Leo Leoni at Yellowhouse Studio. Mastered by Sascha โBusyโ Bรผhren (TrueBusyness), artwork was once again provided by Thomas Ewerhard (AVANTASIA etc.).
19.12.2025 CH Bern – Festhalle (w/ KROKUS) 20.12.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall (w/ KROKUS) 2026 live: 05. – 07.06.2026 CZ Pilsen – Metalfest Open Air *NEW* 03. – 06.07.2026 SE Knislinge – Time To Rock Festival *NEW* 16.07.2026 DE Schopfheim – Sommersound *NEW*
Reigning Phoenix Music, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, is thrilled to announce that COLD SLITHER, the reimagined heavy metal menace inspired by the infamous band from G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, is preparing to take New York by storm. The show will take place on October 11th, the same weekend as NYCโs Comic Con, where the Gramercy Theatre will be conquered by an explosive sonic force that fuses nostalgia with a modern metal powerhouse. Get your tickets HERE.
Zartan comments on the forthcoming NYC show:
โWell, well, it seems as though there are several potential recruits whom have a desire to join our small but elite society of Dreadnoks… This time in New York City! Our services are once again called upon by Cobra Commander and Reigning Phoenix Music to melt minds with Cold Slither! So be it, my Dreadnoks and I will see you all October 11th… Come prepared…Cobraaaaa!!”
The show announcement follows the release of the self-titled debut album in June of this year via Reigning Phoenix Music. Also on the horizon, the G.I. Joe-stanning supergroup are set to join the Decibel Flexi Series with an exclusive new banger, โCobra Island.”
Cold Slither is a declaration of war. Fronted by the enigmatic Zartan and his ruthless Dreadnok bandmates Torch, Ripper, and Buzzer, the band fuses old-school heavy metal with anarchic energy and unrelenting force. With tracks built on punishing riffs, venomous vocals, and apocalyptic atmosphere, COLD SLITHER resurrects the myth and turns it into a modern-day metal juggernaut.
Featuring 10 original tracks and a remastered version of their cult-classic single โCold Slither,โ the album plunges into dystopian metal with themes of swamp-born menace and Cobra-fueled power. The Cold Slither album is available across digital and vinyl formats.
โI Am The Primal Fear” is the perfect track to mark the release of German metal force PRIMAL FEARโs new album, Domination. Out today via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), the 13-track record is a powerful statement of the bandโs legacy and a showcase of their unmistakable sound.
Order Domination (excl. bundles, ltd. CD earbook, digipak-CD, jewel case-CD & various vinyl variants) & stream it here: https://primalfear.rpm.link/dominationPR
A future fan favourite and live anthem in the making, “I Am The Primal Fear” kicks off with a burst of solo drumming before the full PRIMAL FEAR engine roars to life, unleashing thunderous riffs and soaring melodic leads. The verses feel like an intense showdown, with vocalist Ralf Scheepers delivering a fierce performance, driven by the relentless rhythm section of bassist Mat Sinner and drummer Andrรฉ Hilger. Adding to the firepower is the bandโs new guitar dream team, Thalรฌa Bellazecca and Magnus Karlsson, trading off with precision and power.
The intense call-and-response dynamic builds to a powerful, no-holds-barred chorus that sends a clear message: despite a few setbacks over the years, PRIMAL FEAR never considered calling it quits. The eagle was never gone, it was simply gathering strength, ready to soar once again and shake the metal world with an album that confidently claims its place among the top tier of heavy and power metal.
โAgain, outta my way, I am the Primal Fear! No one can stop me and I’m gonna hunt you tonight, I’m your worst nightmare whenever you are trying to fool me!โ states Scheepers.
Lyric video produced by Ingo Spรถrl (Omni Sensus Media)
Domination was recorded at Dennis Wardโs Kangaroo Studios (HELLOWEEN, ANGRA etc.) in autumn 2024, produced by Mat Sinner and co-produced by Ralf Scheepers as well as Magnus Karlsson. Rounded off by multiple PRIMAL FEAR mixing/mastering engineer Jacob Hansen (AMORPHIS, VOLBEAT etc.) at his own studios in Denmark, the album artwork was designed by Death.Milk.Designs.
Domination – Track Listing: 01. The Hunter 02. Destroyer 03. Far Away 04. I Am The Primal Fear 05. Tears Of Fire 06. Heroes And Gods 07. Hallucinations 08. Eden [feat. Melissa Bonny of AD INFINITUM] 09. Scream 10. The Dead Donโt Die 11. Crossfire 12. March Boy March 13. A Tune I Wonโt Forget Bonus Track [physical only; excl. jewel case-CD] 14. Bridges Will Burn
L-R: Andrรฉ Hilgers (drums), Magnus Karlsson (guitars), Ralf Scheepers (vocals), Thalรฌa Bellazecca (guitars), Mat Sinner (bass, vocals)
PRIMAL FEAR live: Domination Tour 2025 w/ ELEINE Presented by Metal Hammer, musix, Rock Antenne, Rock It!, Break Out & ITM 05.09.2025 DE Hamburg – Markthalle 06.09.2025 DE Leipzig – Anker 07.09.2025 DE Bochum – Zeche 09.09.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
10.09.2025 DE Munich – Backstage 12.09.2025 DE Memmingen – Kaminwerk 13.09.2025 DE Mannheim – Capitol 14.09.2025 DE Regensburg-Obertraubling – Eventhall Airport 16.09.2025 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7 18.09.2025 DE Berlin – Hole 44 19.09.2025 DE Naila – Frankenhalle 20.09.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann (Halle) 21.09.2025 BE Sint-Niklaas – De Casino 23.09.2025 NL Amstelveen – P60 25.09.2025 PL Warsaw – Stodola 26.09.2025 CZ Prague – MeetFactory 27.09.2025 CZ Zlรญn – Masters of Rock Cafรฉ 30.09.2025 ES Madrid – Mon 01.10.2025 ES Murcia – Garaje 03.10.2025 ES Barcelona – Salamandra 04.10.2025 ES Pamplona – Sala Totem
Rising Steel have released their new studio album Legion Of The Grave, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, they share the new single and accompanying visualizer, โNightmareโ, available now.
Watch the official visualizer for โNightmareโ HERE
Lead vocalist Emmanuelson described the new single by saying: โThis third single from the new album transports us into a feeling between a sharp hard rock and the heavy of the 80’s revisited with Rising Steel sauce. This song is a perfect balance between power and melody, ultimately pure Rising Steel!โ
About the album, the band commented: โSharpened in both sound and spirit, we returned to a more old-school heavy metal approach – without losing the raw energy and intensity that have long defined our style. Every track hits with precision, driven by razor-sharp riffs, commanding vocals, and an organic production that channels the true passion of real metal.โ
โThe album explores darker and more introspective themes, focusing on lost identity, inner struggles, and the strength to rise again. With a mix of raw emotion and powerful imagery, we aim to take the listener on a journey through personal battles that reflect broader human experiences. Itโs both a statement of resistance and a search for meaningโ, they added.
Line Up: Emmanuelson – Vocals Steel Zard – Drums Tony Steel – Guitars Steff Leadmaster – Lead guitars Stone warrior – Bass
Rising Steel‘s new album, Legion Of The Grave is their fourth full-length studio effort and it sees the French metallers playing as ferociously as ever, while continuing to evolve their heavy and aggressive sound.
The album was recorded in France by Mathieu Gaud and Steel Zard at Studio de la Plaine (KNT) and Lezard Studio. Mixing duties were handled by Staffan Karlsson and Rickard Bengtsson at Sweetspot Studio in Sweden, known for their work with bands like Meshuggah and Arch Enemy. It was mastered by the renowned Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Finland, ensuring a production thatโs as powerful and precise as the music itself.
Legion Of The Grave – Track-list:
1. Betrayer 2. King Of The Universe 3. Black Martin 4. Legion Of The Grave 5. Nightmare 6. Venomous 7. Messiah Of Death 8. Dead Mind 9. Trapped In A Soul’s Garden 10. Night Vision
Based in Grenoble, France, Rising Steel deliver a โnot soโ classical heavy metal experience, drawing strong influence from the โ80s NWOBHM movement, as well as elements of hard rock and thrash. With nods to iconic bands like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, their music also appeals to fans of Metallica, Accept, Saxon, Grand Magus, Nevermore, and Slayer.
Following the release of their debut EP Warlord (2014) and the full-length album Return Of The Warlord (2016), the band gained traction by sharing stages with acts such as Jaded Heart, Sister Sin, Nightmare, ADX, Nashville Pussy, and Annihilator. This helped increase their international visibility.
Their second and third albums, Fight Them All and Beyond The Gates Of Hell, both released via Frontiers Music Srl, further cemented their reputation in the European metal scene.
Now, with Legion Of The Grave, Rising Steel return with an explosive offering full of crushing riffs, high-speed rhythms, and no-compromise heavy metal power. It’s a must listen for headbangers seeking pure, unfiltered metal mayhem.
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