I bought this limited edition Motörhead Iron Horse/Born To Lose 7” vinyl about 2 years ago. Motörhead is my overall favorite band ever! I love each era of Motörhead! Man, I miss this band so very much.
This collectible Motörhead 7” vinyl was released back on November 5th, 2020, via Cleopatra Records. The photos shown I took and are of the actual vinyl I own.
SIDE A: MOTORHEAD
Iron Horse/Born To Lose Recorded Live at the Roundhouse 18, February 1978 Drums: Phil Taylor, Guitar: Eddie Clarke, Bass/Vocals: Lemmy
SIDE B: LEMMY
Twist & Shout Recorded 2010 Drums: Gregg Bissonette, Guitar: Scott Ian, Bass/Vocals: Lemmy Produced by Bob Kulick & Brett Chassen
Above: back cover
Note: I found the actual release date for this 7” vinyl on the Cleopatra Records Bandcamp.
Drummer Gregg Bissonette is famous for his years recording and touring with David Lee Roth. Gregg has also toured with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, along with many other music acheivements. Scott Ian is the co-founder and rhythm guitarist for the legendary Anthrax.
I bought this STRATOVARIUSFuture Shock 7” vinyl on Record Store Day, back on Black Friday, November 25, 2022. This release was limited to 1,000 numbered copies. The 2 songs on this 7” are “Future Shock” and “Witch-Hunt” both taken from the 1989 debut album from STRATOVARIUS: Fright Night.
Above: back cover
I’ve kept this vinyl sealed, due to the reason I don’t play 7” releases that are collectible or limited in release. This RSD release is also serial numbered: MOV 000861. STRATOVARIUS are from Finland.
I bought this STRATOVARIUSBlack Night 7” vinyl on Record Store Day, back on Black Friday, November 25, 2022. This release was limited to 1,000 numbered copies. The 2 songs on this 7” are “Black Night” and “Night Screamer” both taken from the 1989 debut album from STRATOVARIUS: Fright Night.
Above: back cover
I’ve kept this vinyl sealed cuz I don’t play 7” releases that are collectible or limited in release. This RSD release is also serial numbered: MOV 000542. STRATOVARIUS are from Finland.
We are hitting the road in 2027 on the Love, Peace, & Rock ’N’ Roll Tour, running wild through Europe all Summer long. Rock Zone Community Members get first access to tickets starting this Wednesday, 4 November at 11a CET. To join or renew your membership, visit The-ScorpionsCommunity.com.
Following their previously released singles “Robots” and “March Or Die,” heavy metal powerhouse MYSTIC PROPHECY keeps the momentum going with the release of a brand-new music video for their latest single, “Angels Are Falling”.
Darker and more dramatic in tone, the track combines the band’s signature heavy/power metal sound with apocalyptic imagery of heaven and hell. Driven by massive guitars, powerful vocals and a soaring chorus, “Angels Are Falling” offers another taste of their highly anticipated new studio album, In Metal, set for release on November 27, 2026 via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music.
The band comments: “Angels Are Falling is with 240 bpm the fastest song Mystic have ever written and therefore also the fastest on the album.
The Church has been dealing for over a 1,000 years with how to keep its believers in check. The fear of hell is one of their main weapons they exercise on us humans. Evil outweighs the positive in our daily life and we have to struggle with it in our own way. In this, sometimes the dark and sometimes the light is what makes us what we are.”
With more than two decades of history behind it, MYSTIC PROPHECY has long established itself as one of the driving forces of the German and international heavy metal scene. Following the success of its acclaimed albums Metal Division and Hellriot, the quintet surrounding charismatic frontman R.D. Liapakis, also known for his work as a vocalist with Michael Schenker, now returns with renewed energy, a strengthened lineup and a record built to hit with maximum impact.
MYSTIC PROPHECY is entering its next era with three powerful new additions to the fold. Tommy Gun takes over bass duties, while guitarist Dan Baune, known from NWOBHM act Monument, and drummer Christophe de Combe of Belgian metallers FireForce complete the renewed lineup. Together, they inject even more power, precision and fire into the unmistakable MYSTIC PROPHECY sound.
In Metal – Track-list: 01. Robots 02. In Metal 03. March or Die 04. Don’t Run Away 05. Warhead 06. Angels Are Falling 07. When the Hammer Will Fall 08. My Inner Innocence 09. Devil’s Son 10. Warrior of Asgard
In Metal was produced by Dan Baune and R.D. Liapakis, with mixing and mastering handled by Henrik Udd. The album stays true to everything that has made MYSTIC PROPHECY a force for more than 20 years while pushing its sound firmly forward.
Fans can expect powerful, concise hooks with instant shout-along appeal, technically brilliant riffs and a hard-hitting, monstrous sound. A modern production gives the songs weight, depth and unstoppable headbanging force without sacrificing the band’s classic heavy metal spirit.
Whether on stage or on record, MYSTIC PROPHECY has always treated heavy metal as a passionate ultimate fight: no compromises, no holding back, just pure power. With In Metal, the band is ready to prove once again why it remains at the forefront of international heavy metal. In support of their upcoming album, MYSTIC PROPHECY will hit the road in late 2026, joined by special guests IRON SAVIOR and GENERATION STEEL. Find all dates listed below!
MYSTIC PROPHECY: R.D. Liapakis – Vocals Markus Pohl – Guitar Dan Baune – Guitar Tommy Gun – Bass Christophe de Combe – Drums
Alternative metal sensation ENTHEOS is pleased to unleash their spellbinding new video for the track “Hell Is A Part Of Me” from their equally enthralling new full-length Empty On The Inside, out now on Metal Blade Records.
Comments vocalist Chaney Crabb, “‘Hell is A Part of Me’ is about taking ownership of your own darkness. It’s about acknowledging those parts of yourself rather than pretending they don’t exist. So much of life can make people feel like they need to hide their darker side in order to be worthy of acceptance, but this song pushes against that idea. It’s about understanding that pain can be something that you acknowledge within yourself, but it doesn’t define who you are. For us this song feels like a statement and really encompasses the spirit of our band as a whole with catchy riffs, anthemic choruses and a heavy breakdown.”
Watch ENTHEOS’ “Hell Is A Part Of Me” video, directed by Malcolm Pugh, HERE.
Watch the band’s previously released video for “Golden Crown”HERE and “Undone”HERE.
Empty On The Inside is the most ambitious and fully realized album of ENTHEOS‘ career. Featuring vocalist Chaney Crabb (voice actress for Jill Valentine in Dead By Daylight) and multi-instrumentalist Navene Koperweis (ex-Animals As Leaders, Animosity), alongside guitarists Scott Carstairs (Fallujah) and Michael Stancel (Allegaeon), the record captures the band at their most collaborative and creatively unified.
Empty On The Inside was produced by Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Whitechapel) and mastered by Justin Sturtz at Sterling Sound. The album’s striking visual artwork was created by Zac Shiffer (Nine Inch Nails, Behemoth, Soundgarden).
The record is available on CD jewel case and digitally across all digital platforms, as well as LP in a gatefold jacket w/ insert in the following color variants:
Bloodlust Red (US) Grey w/ Black Splatter (US) Neon Green + Yellow Marble (US – Metal Injection Exclusive) Green + Blue Marble (EU) White w/ Red Splatter (EU) Neon Pink w/ Black Dust (EU) Fluorescent Pink (Band Exclusive)
ENTHEOS will return to the road in January on a North American tour supporting TesseracT with additional support from Sunborn. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.
ENTHEOS w/ TesseracT, Sunborn: 1/07/2027 Irving Plaza – New York, NY 1/08/2027 Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA 1/09/2027 Beanfield Theatre – Montreal, QC 1/10/2027 Concert Hall – Toronto, ON 1/12/2027 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD 1/13/2027 The Underground – Charlotte, NC 1/15/2027 Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA 1/16/2027 Beacham – Orlando, FL 1/18/2027 House of Blues – Houston, TX 1/19/2027 Echo – Dallas, TX 1/20/2027 Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX 1/22/2027 Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ 1/23/2027 The Belasco – Los Angeles, CA 1/24/2027 The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA 1/26/2027 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR 1/27/2027 Neptune – Seattle, WA 1/29/2027 The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT 1/31/2027 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
CAREER-SPANNING SET LIST HIGHLIGHTS FORTY YEARS OF REDEFINING HEAVY MUSIC
Oct. 27, 2026, Umeå, Sweden – Meshuggah return to North America in 2027, celebrating the groundbreaking band’s fortieth anniversary with an extensive tour that sees the genre-defying Swedes make their debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and includes outings at Oakland’s Fox Theater and the Brooklyn Paramount.
Tickets for the newly announced dates, produced by Live Nation, are on-sale this Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. local time, with an artist pre-sale beginning today at 10 a.m. pacific/1 p.m. eastern. Tickets are available at Meshuggah.net/tour. Special guests include Testament and Blood Incantation.
Citi cardmembers in the U.S. will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 12:00 p.m. eastern through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details visit citientertainment.com.
Few bands have altered the vocabulary of heavy music as fundamentally as Meshuggah. Since forming in Umeå, Sweden, in the late ‘80s, the band has continually pushed the boundaries of metal, developing a sound built on complex rhythms, dissonance, repetition and crushing physicality that has influenced generations of musicians. Landmark albums including Destroy Erase Improve, Chaosphere, and Nothing helped redefine the possibilities of the genre, while songs such as “Future Breed Machine,” “Rational Gaze,” and “Bleed” have become touchstones for generations of musicians.
Meshuggah’s influence can he heard across progressive and technical metal, as well as in the work of countless artists inspired by their approach. Yet their music has always stood apart from the movements they helped shape. A 2018 GRAMMY-Award nomination for Best Metal Performance for “Clockworks” recognized their impact, while 2022’s Immutable reaffirmed their place at the forefront of modern metal, topping both the U.K. Rock & Metal Albums chart and Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart.
The Forty-Year Anomaly Tour dates:
February 12 Toronto, ON Coca-Cola Coliseum February 13 Laval, QC Place Bell February 16 Detroit, MI The Masonic Temple Theatre February 17 Chicago, IL The Salt Shed February 19 Minneapolis, MN The Armory February 20 Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre February 21 Omaha, NE Steelhouse February 23 Chesterfield, MO The Factory February 24 Nashville, TN The Truth February 26 Virginia Beach, VA The Dome by Rutter Mills February 27 Baltimore, MD The Paramount February 28 Pittsburgh, PA Citizens Live at The Wylie March 2 Philadelphia, PA The Met March 3 Brooklyn, NY The Brooklyn Paramount March 5 New Haven, CT College Street Music Hall March 6 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway April 15 Vancouver, BC PNE Forum April 16 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds April 17 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre April 19 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center April 21 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre April 24 Oakland, CA The Fox Theater April 25 Inglewood, CA YouTube Theater April 27 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre April 30 Houston, TX Bayou Music Center May 1 San Antonio, TX Boeing Center at Tech Port May 2 Oklahoma City, OK The Criterion May 4 Irving, TX Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory May 6 New Orleans, LA The Fillmore May 7 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy May 8 Daytona Beach, FL Welcome to Rockville May 9 Ft. Lauderdale, FL War Memorial May 11 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Event Center May 13 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple May 14 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Metal Fest
Meshuggah silhouette courtesy of the band
Meshuggah is Jens Kidman (vocals), Fredrik Thordendal (guitar), Tomas Haake (drums), Mårten Hagström (guitar), and Dick Lövgren (bass).
Feb 11 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground Feb 12 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade Feb 13 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum Feb 14 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live Feb 16 – Dallas, TX – Studio at the Bomb Factory Feb 17 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live Feb 19 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater Feb 20 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater Feb 21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Feb 23 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades Feb 25 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater Feb 26 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon Feb 27 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl Mar 2 – Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room Mar 3 – Calgary, AB – Palace Theatre Mar 5 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre Mar 8 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater Mar 9 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave Mar 10 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall Mar 13 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues Mar 15 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Mar 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s Mar 19 – Pontiac, MI – Crofoot Ballroom Mar 20 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre Mar 21 – Albany, NY – Empire Live Mar 22 – Toronto, ON – Opera House Mar 24 – Montréal, QC – MTELUS Mar 25 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza Mar 26 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
NOLA legends DOWN appear on the latest cover of Decibel Magazine (December 2026). The feature celebrates the band’s long-awaited new studio album, Volume V, set for release on November 20th via Nuclear Blast Records.
DOWN’s bond runs deep. For over three decades, the quintet of Philip H. Anselmo, Pepper Keenan, Kirk Windstein, Jimmy Bower, and Pat Bruders has quietly built a legacy like no other.
The guys initially crossed paths as teens in various local bands throughout New Orleans. Over the years, each musician went off and made a name for himself with Anselmo notably fronting Pantera, Keenan holding down guitar and vocals for Corrosion Of Conformity, Windstein leading Crowbar, and Bower slinging guitar in Eyehategod.
Two writing sessions yielded the bulk of material on Volume V. Upholding a tradition dating back to Down II, the members retreated to Anselmo’s home studio and their de facto clubhouse, Nodferatu’s Lair. Songs originated on the spot as they jammed face-to-face. Throughout 2025, the music naturally took shape. Keenan and Windstein chose to simultaneously record guitar together, giving the album a timeless punch.
Watch DOWN’s previously released video for “Blood Oath”HERE and “The Myth”HERE.
Volume V will be released on CD and digital formats as well as 2xLP in the following color variants:
Orange (World) Yellow + Red Galaxy (Nuclear Blast US Exclusive) Orange + Red Galaxy (Nuclear Blast EU Exclusive) * Sold Out * Black (Band Exclusive #1) * Sold Out * Clear, Black + Red Smoke (Band Exclusive #2) * Sold Out * Orange + Black Galaxy (Decibel Exclusive) * Sold Out * Smoke (Revolver Exclusive) * Sold Out * Transparent Neon Orange + Black Marble (Nuclear Blast Exclusive)
As a special bonus, Tipitinas in New Orleans will host a special DOWN – Volume V listening party on Thursday, November 19th as part of The Great NOLA Trendkill kick-off party, featuring Suplecs, Spirit In The Room, and Nest. Find more infoHERE.
In December, DOWN will headline day two (December 5th) of this year’s edition of the Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest Denver. The appearance marks the band’s first Denver appearance in over twelve years!
Tickets for all shows are on sale now. See confirmed dates below.
DOWN – Volume V Listening Party:
11/19/2026 Tipitinas – New Orleans, LA
DOWN Live – US Festival Dates:
10/24/2026 Sick New World Texas – Fort Worth, TX
11/20-21/2026 The Great NOLA Trendkill – New Orleans, LA
12/05/2026 Decibel Metal And Beer Fest – Denver, CO
Akron, Ohio sludge metal crew RADIAN continues to slam audiences across the US in support of their third album, Subterfuge, and is preparing to launch their East Coast Fall tour in two weeks.
Following shows with The Obsessed, Acid Bath, Midnight, and an extensive Midwest US tour this Spring, RADIAN will kick off the new tour in Pittsburgh on November 2nd. The band will tour down the East Coast to perform at the Tampa Doom & Gloom Fest III alongside Novembers Doom, Age Of Ruin, Temple Of The Fuzz Witch, and dozens of others before playing their way back home, with the tour ending in Louisville on November 18th.
RADIAN Fall Tour: 11/02/2026 Poetry Lounge – Pittsburgh, PA 11/03/2026 John And Peter’s – New Hope, PA 11/05/2026 Lucky 13 – Brooklyn, NY 11/06/2026 Fleetwoods – Asheville, NC 11/07/2026 Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC 11/08/2026 Slim’s Downtown – Raleigh, NC 11/11/2026 Super Rad Arcade – Lynchburg, VA 11/12/2026 The Den – Winston Salem, NC 11/13/2026 Pizza Verdura Sincera – Atlanta, GA 11/14/2026 Tampa Doom & Gloom Fest @ Deviant Libation – Tampa, FL 11/15/2026 The Bark – Tallahassee, FL 11/17/2026 Frog Juice Boocherie – Knoxville, TN 11/18/2026 Mag Bar – Louisville, KY
Set in a reimagined, modern-day Egypt, one that never fell to Roman conquest, RADIAN’s Subterfuge tells the story of a man willing to do whatever it takes to protect his home, his people, and his culture from a cabal of overlords bent on erasure for personal gain. While rooted in a rewritten history, the album is riddled with comparisons to contemporary society: exploitation, manufactured collapse, and rebellion in the face of systems designed to consume rather than sustain.
Musically, Subterfuge showcases RADIAN at their most focused and unrelenting – beautifully oppressive, groove-laden sludge, sharpened by a narrative arc and delivered with the weight of lived experience. It is both a continuation of the group’s sonic identity and a declaration of renewal; a record that mirrors the band’s own journey, carrying their vision deeper into the underground with uncompromising force.
Subterfuge was recorded and engineered by Mike Burns, except for the bass which was recorded by Brian “BeZo” Zorich. The record was mixed by Sanford Parker at Hypercube (Voivod, Darkthrone, YOB), mastered by Collin Jordan at Boiler Room Mastering (Ministry, Eyehategod, Spirit Adrift), and completed with artwork by RADIAN with the art concept and layout by Derek Vaive.
Due to unfortunate circumstances outside of the band’s control, the physical release of Subterfuge (released digitally in March) will see its physical release independently via the band’s own El Burno Records as soon as they arrive from the pressing plant in the next couple of months.
photos by Mike Burns
Subterfuge is currently available digitally on Bandcamp HERE. Also watch the “Spiraling Ash” video HERE.
British thrash metal crew HELGRIND have signed with Time To Kill Records for the release of their new album, Shadows of Souls.
Featuring ten new tracks, the record captures a band shaped by decades of experience both in the studio and on stages across the UK and Europe, delivering a focused, hard-hitting take on thrash metal. Its track-list alternates between high-speed assaults and more elaborate compositions, with a notably bleak atmosphere reflecting the troubled times we live in. Meticulous riff work and seasoned performances drive the album, drawing on the classic traditions of American and German thrash while injecting leaner, more direct passages with a punk-inspired edge.
Shadows of Souls marks the next chapter in a career that began in 2000 and has seen HELGRIND steadily build their reputation through releases and relentless touring.
Further details about the album, including its release date and first audio previews, will be announced in the coming weeks.
Biography:
Formed in the UK in 2000, HELGRIND emerged during a period when thrash metal was losing ground in the mainstream, developing an aggressive, punk-inflected take on the genre that helped them establish a loyal following across the British and European underground. After several years of live performances, the band released their debut album Denial in 2005, laying the foundations for a career built on relentless riffing, uncompromising energy and a strong connection with their audience.
The group continued to refine their sound with the Fallen Prophet EP in 2007 and the second full-length, Religious Persecution, in 2008, introducing melodic and clean guitar passages alongside their thrash metal foundations. Their third album, Inquisition, followed in 2010, while Insurrection, written in 2015, was eventually released in 2021 through Metal Rocka Records after a lengthy delay caused by label disagreements.
Extensive touring has remained central to HELGRIND‘s history, taking them across the UK and continental Europe through festival appearances and headline shows. Despite the interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a serious accident that required vocalist Paula Nelson to relearn how to walk, the band returned to the stage in 2022 and continued to build momentum.
In 2024, they recorded their fourth studio album, “Shadows of Souls”, a ten-track collection conceived as a fast, heavy and unrelenting statement. New material was road-tested in Germany, Austria and the UK in 2025 and 2026, as the band prepared for their next chapter.
Line-up:
Paula Nelson – Vocals Simon James Ellis – Lead Guitar Rob Stedman-Lloyd – Lead Guitar Michael Worsley – Bass Michael O’Neill – Drums
QUEMASANTOS release their second full-length album, Stranded In Hell, released worldwide through Digmetalworld, with distribution by MVD Entertainment Group on October 9th, 2026. The eleven-song heavy/thrash metal concept album explores eleven different visions of Hell, united by an atmosphere of fear, temptation, isolation, and survival. Eleven guest guitarists from Chile, the United States, Brazil, and Colombia lend their voices to these musical chapters.
The songs are self-contained chapters connected by one central idea rather than a single storyline that must be heard in order. According to vocalist and lyricist Nelson “Sr. Díaz,” the different manifestations of Hell draw from dreams, literature, altered states of consciousness, religion, cinema, war and cosmic horror. Each chapter leaves listeners room to interpret its imagery through their own experiences.
The album combines classic heavy and thrash metal with cinematic textures and contrasting influences. Its visual character emerged naturally from the collaboration between Díaz’s narrative approach and Ignacio Orellana‘s background in video editing: Orellana often imagined scenes unfolding as he transformed the concepts into music, producing arrangements with the movement and atmosphere of a soundtrack.
Track Listing: 1. One Foot In Hell (Juancho Gómez – Masacre, Colombia) 2. Burning The Black (Felipe Roa – Acaro, USA) 3. Succubus (Héctor Guzmán – Distraught, Chile) 4. Stalking Sharks (Marco Cusato, Chile) 5. Nameless (Joe Sims – Axemaster, USA) 6. Red Planet (Regisson Silva – Masterpiece, Brazil) 7. Vampire (Richard Pilnik, Chile) 8. The Oneironaut (Cristian Ira – Nimrod, Chile) 9. Under The Moonlight (Sebastián Osorio – Reigning, Chile) 10. Before The Law (Yanko Tolić – Massakre, Chile) 11. Lex Talionis (Enrique Zúñiga – Atomic Aggressor, Chile)
For the first time on a Quemasantos full-length, Orellana built the musical foundations by recording the drums, bass and guitars himself, leaving the guest guitar solos to eleven international collaborators. Each guitarist recorded remotely and sent performances to New York under shared technical specifications, allowing Orellana to integrate them through a consistent production, mixing and mastering process at Oily Sound Studios. Díaz provided vocals, the concept and lyrics, except for “Burning the Black,” written by Orellana.
“Burning the Black” is the album’s most personal chapter. Written from Orellana’s experience accompanying his wife Ximena Muñoz through her illness and coping with her death, it brings a deeply human perspective to the record’s otherwise fictional visions of Hell. The song connects the album’s dark storytelling with the realities of loss, resilience, and creating music during an extraordinarily difficult period.
Quemasantos is a New York-based heavy/thrash metal project with Chilean roots, combining traditional metal songwriting with concept-driven narratives and international collaborations. Their second full-length album, Stranded In Hell, expands the band’s creative direction through an interconnected eleven-song story, with each composition contributing to a broader musical and lyrical journey.
Guest Solo Guitarists:
Juancho Gómez — Masacre Felipe Roa — Acaro Héctor Guzmán — Distraught Marco Cusato Joe Sims — Axemaster Regisson Silva — Masterpiece Richard Pilnik Cristian Ira — Nimrod Sebastián Osorio — Reigning Yanko Tolić — Massakre Enrique Zúñiga — Atomic Aggressor
Vocals were recorded at Estudios Ultrasónico with Arturo Contreras and Estudios Attic with Marco Cusato.
The album was produced, mixed and mastered by Ignacio Orellana at Oily Sound Studios in New York.
Iron Maiden announce a surprise third and final leg of the Run For Your Lives Tour for North America in 2027!
Following sold-out shows and rave reactions across Canada and the USA this year, the Run For Your Lives Tour will return for 16 more shows.
Special guests Bullet For My Valentine and The Raven Age will be joining Iron Maiden for the headline shows.
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2027:
APRIL 14 – Tacoma, WA 16 – Vancouver, BC (Canada) 18 – Portland, OR 20 – Wheatland, CA 22 – Chula Vista, CA 24 – San Bernardino, CA 26 – Phoenix, AZ 28 – Dallas, TX
MAY 01 – Tampa, FL 02 – West Palm Beach, FL 05 – Atlanta, GA 07 – Raleigh, NC 09 – Hartford, CT 11 – Belmont Park, NY 14 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple* 16 – Ocean City, MD – Boardwalk Rock*
*Festivals – Iron Maiden only
Tickets for headline shows go on general sale Friday 23 October 2026. For festival onsales, please check their respective websites.
Steve comments, “As many of our fans know, Maiden were planning on taking a break from live performances in 2027, but we’ve been enjoying this last leg in the USA and Canada so much that we all had a chat and decided we should take the show to parts we missed, particularly the North West and South East. It just seems fair to our many fans there who have given us tremendous support for so many years. We can’t get everywhere but we can try!”
Canadian modern metal band OSYRON presents their new single offering, “Telos.” The track lands ahead of the self-titled, full length album, Osyron, scheduled for release on November 27, 2026, via Distortion Music Group (DMG) – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music.
On “Telos” OSYRON comment, “‘Telos’ is about recognizing that we’ve allowed external forces (society, institutions, manipulation, addiction, and manufactured desire) to dictate the course of our lives. After losing ourselves in those systems, we recognize the cyclical trap we find ourselves in and decide to reclaim our identity, agency, pride, and ultimately our own purpose. We are all human, trying to live the best we can under the circumstances and environments we are born into and, in turn, shape new and sometimes trying experiences and obstacles into learned lessons for ourselves throughout life. This song is the anthem to those who wish to break free, rise up, conquer their dreams and pursue their ultimate telos.”
Not only is “Telos” the opener of the forthcoming full length, it embodies the core ideas that run through Osyron‘s track list. Telos is the Greek concept of an ultimate purpose or end goal. In this song, and across the album,OSYRON examine what happens when identity and purpose are challenged, imposed upon or even stripped away – and what it takes to reclaim them. Juxtaposing ferociously rhythmic passages with powerful melodic intensity, “Telos” balances light and shade throughout the relentless musical arrangement.
OSYRON is a Canadian modern metal band known for powerful lyrics, complex melodies, soaring clean vocals, and carefully placed contrasting vocal styles. Originally formed in 2012, the band currently features vocalist Reed Alton, guitarists Krzysztof Stalmach and Bobby Harley, bassist Tyler Corbett, and drummer Cody Anstey.
Today, Swedish heavy metal goliaths RAM present their video for “Against,” the title track of their latest full-length, out now on Metal Blade Records.
The title track was written in a burst of inspiration, driven by a personal sense of facing overwhelming opposition; a David And Goliath scenario. This intense emotional energy fueled a rapid writing process, resulting in one of the album’s most direct and powerful statements.
Comments vocalist Oscar Carlquist, “‘Against’ is a real belter of a track, super old school. This is not your fresh 2026 MacBook metal; this is straight from the gutter. The lyrics are pure defiance, a tale about not backing down.”
Watch RAM’s previously released video for “Abattoir”HERE, “Ghost Emperor”HERE, and “Night Blade”HERE.
While RAM’s previously released The Throne Within full-length was defined by its spiritual and metaphysical themes, Against takes a more grounded approach, focusing on the experience of being pushed beyond reasonable limits and refusing to comply. The album captures that moment of resistance, “that fire of defiance, which ultimately defines its title and message,” as the band collectively states.
Musically, guitarists Harry Granroth and Martin Jonsson continue to favor bridge pickups, maintaining a sharp and aggressive tone. The equipment used on Against reflects a classic approach, contributing to a sound that feels both timeless and direct. Sonically,
Against was conceived as a return to classic recording philosophies. Drawing inspiration from the early works of Dio, MSG, and Sweet, the goal was to create an honest and unpolished sound. In a music landscape increasingly divided into countless subgenres, the band positions itself deliberately outside of categorization.
One of the most noticeable aspects of Against is its concise songwriting. Where earlier work may have leaned toward complexity, this album embraces clarity and precision. This evolution reflects a broader maturation, with the Swedes recognizing that restraint and focus can be more impactful than technical display.
Ultimately, Against stands as a statement of intent, a reaffirmation of identity and purpose. Or, as they put it themselves: “Fear the return of the Heavy Metal Tyranny!”
RAM’s Against full-length is out now on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:
180g Black Clear Lilac Marbled Purple Melt (Ltd. 300) Crystal Clear Blackdust (Ltd. 300) Silver Black Splatter (Ltd. 250)
RAM Live: 12/04/2026 Spectrum – Murcia, ES 12/05/2026 Peter Rock – Valencia, ES 12/06/2026 Upload – Barcelona, ES 12/07/2026 Urban – Vitoria, ES 3/12-13/2027 Heavy Metal Thunder Fest – Pisek, CZ 4/08/2027 Don´t Panic – Essen, DE 5/20-22/2027 Iron Fest – Ohmbachsee, DE
RAM Recording Lineup: Oscar Carlquist – vocals Morgan Pettersson – drums Harry Granroth – guitar Martin Jonsson – guitar Tobias Petterson – bass
RAM Live Lineup: Oscar Carlquist – vocals Morgan Pettersson – drums Harry Granroth – guitar Martin Jonsson – guitar Desekrator – bass
Finnish heavy metallers DEMONESSA are back with their brand new 2-song single ‘Taste Of Blood” (+ bonus track), coming just in time for Halloween, on October 31st!
“Taste of Blood” is a more horror-themed release for Halloween, featuring two brand-new songs that were written around the same time as the debut album Wild ‘N’ Loud. While they were ultimately left off the album, their darker similar themes made them a perfect fit for a new Halloween release. As a bonus track, there’s also a shortened version of the opening track of Wild ‘N’ Loud, “Till Death Do Us Part”, without the minute-long acoustic intro, so listeners can get to the meat of the song faster.
After Jones Tervas’ departure from the band, a man with steel calves, known as Jerry Iron, quickly decided to hop on the stool of heavy metal behind the drum kit and gave a thunderous performance that was mixed and mastered by an old familiar name, Aleksis Pelli at Mix Studio 1101, who also worked the magic on the debut album. The new drummer, new drums, new mics, and new recording space all came together wonderfully, providing an excellent next step for the sound the band is going for.
Artcover painted by S3nsku
The main parts of the new songs were once again written by guitarist John Creweholm, with input and ideas from the other band members. The singer S3nsku wrote the lyrics and came up with the vocal melodies.
To give the release a proper visual counterpart, and to show off the filmmaking skills, the release will be accompanied by a music video for the song “Taste of Blood”, which is inspired by old horror movies. Instead of just showing the band playing in the dark woods, there’s also a proper vampire-themed storyline about a vampire whose bloodlust ultimately becomes her downfall.
After attacking her victim in the woods, she becomes so lost in the ecstasy of the kill that she fails to notice the sun rising until it is too late. The story was written by John Creweholm, who also handled the main directing and editing duties, while S3nsku filmed the two beautiful actors, Fiona Fyhr and Sakari Mattila.
More on Demonessa: Demonessa is a heavy metal band from Tampere, Finland, carving its path with pure power and attitude. Formed in 2019, the band combines the explosive force of 80’s heavy metal with the spectacle of glam metal creating an experience that must be witnessed live.
Line-up: S3nsku – Vocals John Creweholm – Guitars Hugo M. Raze – Guitars Peet von Rowanskerry – Bass Jerry Iron – Drums
Above photo: Ian Hill of Judas Priest trading card (1991/Impel)
From Judas Priest Instagram:
It is with heavy hearts that we are sending out this personal message from our Ian….he has been the backbone of Judas Priest for so long and will be greatly missed by us all….we wish him well in his retirement and welcome Davey into the Priest Family….
“Hello everyone, for a long time now, when asked “how long can you continue” – I’ve always answered “until my performances suffer”…. I hate to say it, but that time has come.
For some years now, I’ve been struggling with the onset of the evil arthritis, which is now in an advanced state in my left shoulder and right hand, established in my right shoulder, and present in both knees. I’ve been fighting this with painkilling pills, gels, and recently with cortisone injections in my shoulder and hand.
Although, I was able to put bass lines to the songs for the new album, there were questions whether I’d be able to complete the recent European tour without incident, so we asked our good friend Davey Rimmer from Uriah Heep, and of course Elegant Weapons, to learn the set list to stand in for me if I had to pull out, which I did for the London show. This was due to me snapping a tendon in my left shoulder (as if I didn’t have enough problems with it!) just before the encores during the Brussels show two days before. This led to me not being able to lift my arm enough to reach the neck of my bass. So we had to call Davey to stand in for me, who put in an incredible performance at such short notice!
I’ve seen specialists, who suggest I might get away without surgery, but even if I don’t there’s no guarantee either way that I’ll have enough strength in my shoulder/arm to complete a whole stage show.
In view of all this, and the fact that I’ve neglected my family life for fifty seven years, I’ve decided to retire and spend the remaining years making up for it, and doing things with them before it involves one of ‘em pushing me around in a wheelchair.
The obvious choice for my replacement is Davey. He’s a great bassist, and a genuinely nice bloke who’ll fit the job perfectly, and I wish him the very best of luck!
There’s not a day goes by where I don’t give thanks for the incredible journey I’ve lived through, and it just remains for me to say that I love you all, and thank you for the life you’ve let me live.” X
Italian epic/power metal band EMBRACE OF SOULS returns with a new official live video for “The Plague”, taken from their latest album The Battle Of The Dead, released on May 22nd, 2026, via Rockshots Records.
As the third track on the album, “The Plague” plays a central role in the story behind The Battle Of The Dead. Set in a medieval world divided into several kingdoms, the fantasy concept follows the spread of a mysterious plague that affects people’s souls, gradually pushing the continent towards a conflict between the living and the dead.
Captured during a live performance, the new video shows EMBRACE OF SOULS performing “The Plague” on stage, reflecting the direct and energetic approach of the band’s live shows, with keyboards played by Simone Fornasini.
Drawing from classic heavy and power metal of the ’80s and ’90s, as well as the epic and symphonic metal tradition of the early 2000s, “The Battle Of The Dead” combines melodic and theatrical elements with the contrast between Giacomo Rossi’s vocals and the operatic voice of Martina Mazzeo, playing a key role in the band’s sound.
The Battle Of The Dead was mixed and mastered by Alessio Garavello at Rogue Studios in London and features Morby (Domine) as a special guest vocalist on “The War”.
EMBRACE OF SOULS will return to the stage on October 24th, 2026, at Dedolor, performing alongside HEAVENFALL for the next Rockshots Night.
October 24th, 2026 ROCKSHOTS NIGHT EMBRACE OF SOULS + HEAVENFALL @ Dedolor
The band is expected to play live at these 2 shows:
Saturday 14th November @ Revolver Club in S.Donà di Piave with special guest: Arcana Opera – A.W. and opening act Lenity Lake
Sunday 29th November @ Druso Bergamo at the Malpaga Winter Night
Recommended for fans of Rhapsody of Fire, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Nightwish,The Battle Of The Dead was released on May 22nd, 2026, in digital format and digipak CD edition, and it’s available to be ordered at the following links:
Track Listing: 1. The Battle Of The Dead 2. Eversun 3. The Plague 4. The Gathering 5. Spine 6. Who Can Save Us 7. Betrayal 8. The Dark Lord 9. The War (feat. Morby) 10. Sacrifice 11. Desolate Lands
Line-up: Giacomo Rossi – Vocals Martina Mazzeo – Vocals Edward De Rosa – Guitars Xavier Rota – Bass Davide Baldelli – Keyboards Michele Olmi – Drums
PROGPOWER USA will return to Atlanta, Georgia, September 9–11, 2027, ushering in a new chapter for one of North America’s longest-running and most distinctive progressive and power metal festivals.
Following the retirement of founder and longtime promoter Glenn Harveston, co-promoter Milton Mendonça will take the helm of PROGPOWER USA, carrying forward the festival and the community that has grown around it for more than two decades.
The 2027 edition will move to a three-day format while retaining the identity and approach that have defined PROGPOWER USA throughout its history. The newly announced lineup features ELUVEITIE, WIND ROSE, NEVERMORE, H.E.A.T, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, LYNCH MOB, MASTERPLAN, METAL CHURCH, VISION DIVINE, TRIOSPHERE, EINAR SOLBERG, SILENT SKIES, IHLO, ROYAL SORROW, POWER PALADIN and ADVENT HORIZON, with one additional band remaining to be announced.
For Mendonça, taking over the festival is deeply personal. He first attended PROGPOWER USA 24 years ago before eventually becoming part of the team himself.
“Twenty-four years ago, I attended ProgPower USA for the first time, and I remember what it felt like the moment I walked into the venue. It was a feeling of belonging. I decided then that this was the place I needed to be every year, and I would do whatever I could to attend. Years later, as a co-promoter, I started having first-time attendees come up to me and share that same feeling. To me, that says everything about the atmosphere of this festival and why it has endured for so long,” says Mendonça.
“ProgPower has been part of most of my life. I met some of my best friends there, and I know people who met their best friends, their spouse and people who first came as teenagers and now bring their kids. It’s the one weekend our community looks forward to every year. It means that much to a lot of people, and there was no way I could let that end.”
As PROGPOWER USA enters this next era, Mendonça says preserving what Harveston built remains his priority.
“The most important thing to me is honoring Glenn’s legacy. Other than scaling the festival down to three days, my goal is to keep everything the same. The blueprint stays. Regardless of who is at the helm, ProgPower USA will always be ProgPower USA. There is nothing else like it anywhere.”
Since its inception, PROGPOWER USA has built its reputation by bringing together internationally established acts, sought-after North American appearances and emerging artists from across the progressive and power metal worlds. Just as importantly, the festival has developed a community that extends far beyond the stage, with generations of attendees returning to Atlanta year after year.
PROGPOWER USA 2027 takes place September 9–11, 2027 at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia continuing the almost 3-decade tradition of the festival being hosted at Center Stage.
For festival updates, ticket information and additional announcements, visit: https://progpowerusa.com/
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