Boston (MA) – U.S. Doom-Tinged Heavy Metal outfit, The Watcher, has released Out of the Dark on Cruz Del Sur Music. The band’s first full-length album is available now on CD, vinyl, and digital formats! Fans of Iron Maiden, Trouble, and Satan should take note!
The 2021 release of The Watcher’s debut Your Turn to Die EP was the culmination of delays, false starts and good, old-fashioned patience. The 2016 creation of guitarist/bassist Max Furst, The Watcher was not intended to have such a prolonged gestation for its first release into the metal world, but the wait proved to be worth it.
Physical copies of Your Turn to Die sold out upon its release, signaling to Furst, vocalist Paden Reed and drummer Chris Spraker that there would be demand for their distinctive brand of NWOTHM with elements of doom. Alas, that moment has arrived in the form of the eight-song “Out of the Dark.”
Out of the Dark was recorded in the autumn months of late 2023 with engineer Sasha Stroud at Artifact Audio in Maspeth, Queens, New York. The Watcher went to great lengths to ensure that the songs worked within the context of the album format with an organic flow of ideas and intentional peaks and valleys to ensure listener engagement. As a result, Out of the Dark expands on what The Watcher started on Your Turn to Die. From urgent, heads-down ‘bangers to festival-ready chorus all the way to the climactic closing track, “Thy Blade, Thy Blood,” the band’s growth is readily apparent.
The Watcher will be gigging around the East Coast and parts of Canada in support of Out of the Dark (ex-Malleus guitarist Nelson Ribas and Demon Chrome guitarist Dylan Kulpa have since completed The Watcher’s live lineup.) More importantly, the band hopes to arrive on European shores sometime in the near future. For the present, though, Out of the Dark emerges as a compelling LP that unifies classic metal and the darkness of doom, fortified through the spirit of three metallic diehards who never say die.
HELLOWEEN are turning up the heat as they gear up for their monumental 40th anniversary world tour in 2025/2026 and tease a brand-new studio album! But before diving into the next chapter, the metal legends are giving their fans one last epic thrill from their chart-topping self-titled album with the release of Live At Budokan on December 13, 2024 (RPM).
Today, they’ve unleashed a blistering live version of “Save Us,” a track that catapults us back to their groundbreaking Keeper Of The Seven Keys era – a defining moment in their storied career. This electrifying single forges a powerful bridge between their glorious past and their unstoppable present. Get ready, Pumpkins United fans – this is just the beginning!
Bassist Markus Grosskopf notes: “‘Save Us’ is unfortunately still relevant or more relevant than ever before. The natural disasters, our own ignorance, hardly any possibilities to escape from all threats – the song is a desperate plea for rescue…a heavy, but thought-provoking piece with crushing reality.”
Pre-order Live At Budokan in your preferred physical format [digipak-2CD, 3LP (limited “deluxe edition” first press in trifold), Blu-ray, DVD], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order the album digitally to receive “Save Us (live),” “Eagle Fly Free (live)” and “Best Time (live)” instantly: https://helloween.rpm.link/liveatbudokanPR
Celebrating four decades of fury since this iconic release, fans can expect a series of bone crushing shows featuring the complete Power From Hell album played in its entirety and in album order for the first and only time, alongside a selection of classic tracks that have defined the band’s legacy… See you in the pit!
Power From Hell 2025 European Tour Part I
29/05/25 – Germany, Oldenburg, MTS 30/05/25 – Germany, Wittstock, Metal Power Festival 31/05/25 – Germany, Essen, Turock 01/06/25 – Belgium, Diest, Hell 03/06/25 – France, Dijon, La Vapeur 04/06/25 – Italy, Milano, Slaughter Club 05/06/25 – Italy, Bologna, Alchemica 06/06/25 – Austria, Graz, Explosiv 07/06/25 – Germany, Muhlteich, Chronical Moshers Festival 08/06/25 – Austria, Salzburg, Rockhouse 10/06/25 – Germany, Stuttgart, Der Schwarze Keiler 12/06/25 – Germany, Leipzig, Hellraiser 13/06/25 – TBC 14/06/25 – Germany, Selb, Rockclub Nordbayern
Full Moon Haiku tour to visit Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands
Tour follows the release of new Ante-Inferno album Death’s Soliloquy
Album release show this Saturday in Manchester
In support of their latest album Death’s Soliloquy, UK black metal band Ante-Inferno will return to central Europe this December on a 10-date tour which will see them perform to audiences across five countries.
Fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed album, Ante-Inferno will descend upon Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands, spreading their sonic darkness across the continent. Joining them on most dates is the German act Imha Tarikat, while select appearances will feature support from Ultima Necat.
The tour kicks off with a special UK album release show in Manchester on November 30th alongside Hulder. The Central European leg officially commences on 4th December in Munich, Germany, and continues through European cities until its conclusion on December 14th at Eindhoven Metal Meeting in the Netherlands.
ANTE-INFERNO FULL MOON HAIKU TOUR 2024 In Conspiracy with Imha Tarikat (*) & Ultima Necat (**)
Nov 30 – Manchester, UK (w/ Hulder) ** Dec 4 – Munich, Germany ** Dec 5 – Nuremberg, Germany ** Dec 6 – De Mortem Et Diabolum; Berlin, Germany * Dec 7 – Wintermelodei; Münster, Germany * Dec 8 – Erfurt, Germany * Dec 9 – Prague, Czech Republic – * ** Dec 10 – Vienna, Austria * Dec 11 – Wrocław, Poland * Dec 12 – Chemnitz, Germany * ** Dec 13 – Göttingen, Germany * Dec 14 – Eindhoven, Netherlands *
With Death’s Soliloquy, Ante-Inferno have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly “Antediluvian Dreamscapes”. The album’s nightmarish cover art (from the masterful mind of Khaos Diktator Design), perfectly sums up the album’s sonic approach.
An ode to madness, mental illness, death obsession and unfettered suicidal despair, Death’s Soliloquy harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.
Death’s Soliloquy is available to order in physical formats from the band’s Bandcamp and Vendetta Records.
Onism Productions, Matriarch Records and Forbidden Keep Records have also prepared three special edition cassette versions of Death’s Soliloquy, which is available to order and will start shipping this week.
Rising heavy rock collective THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE is set to unleash their electrifying new single, “Dragon,” this Friday, November 29, on all major streaming platforms. Alongside this highly anticipated release, the band has dropped a gripping lyric video, available now on YouTube: Watch the lyric video here.
Dragon,” described as a mid-tempo, riff-heavy powerhouse, is the first release from THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE, a project driven by the creative vision of guitarist, producer, writer and founder Alex Knoll. The track features the band’s signature fusion of hard rock, metal, and progressive elements, topped with the soulful energy of vintage Hammond organ and Mellotron.
“THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE is an unabashed celebration of all of the things that I love about music” says Alex – adding: “It is the journey in pursuing the music that I hear in my head… It’s my definition of that perfect collection of sounds and songs, artistically earnest and uncompromising, from beginning to end.”
The track showcases an all-star lineup of musicians, including VK Lynne’s commanding lead vocals, Rikard Zander’s (EVERGREY) keys, Johan Niemann’s (EVERGREY) thunderous bass, and Dicki Fliszar’s (BRUCE DICKINSON) propulsive drumming.
“Dragon” marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for The Devil’s Blind Horse. The group is already gaining buzz for their forthcoming EP, “…Alas, we ride…”, expected to drop in 2025.
Knoll, a veteran of the Los Angeles metal scene with a storied past in 999 Society and a brief stint in SPINESHANK, has crafted a unique soundscape with THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE. Drawing inspiration from legends like BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE, ROBIN TROWER, GRAVEYARD and OPETH, the band’s music transports listeners to a golden era of rock and roll, imbued with fresh energy and innovation.
The Devil’s Blind Horse is:
Alex Knoll – Guitars and others VK Lynne – Lead and Background Vocals
About THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE:
Founded by Brazilian-born guitarist Alex Knoll, The Devil’s Blind Horse is a heavy rock and roll project that blends 60s, 70s, and early 80s influences with progressive metal aesthetics. With a lineup of seasoned artists, the band delivers a powerful, genre-defying sound that resonates with fans of classic rock and metal alike.
“Dragon” Credits:
Written by Alex Knoll and VK Lynne
Produced by Alex Knoll
Mixed and Mastered by Robert Pehrsson (Studio Humbucker – Stockholm, Sweden)
Featured Musicians: Alex Knoll (guitars, percussion), VK Lynne (vocals), Johan Niemann (bass), Rikard Zander (keys), and Dicki Fliszar (drums).
Norwegian cosmic brutal tech-death metal juggernaut CELESTIAL SCOURGE is set to release their highly anticipated first full-length album, Observers of The Inevitable, in early 2025 through Time To Kill Records!
Following their explosive 2023 debut EP, “Dimensions Unfurled”, the band is ready to take their sound to the next level. Brace yourselves for a sonic journey that will push the boundaries of technical death metal into the uncharted realms of the cosmos.
Founded in 2021 by bassist Stian Gundersen, CELESTIAL SCOURGE has already carved out a name for themselves with their relentless energy and unparalleled musicianship.
Their sound is a brilliant blend of haunting growls, guitars wielded with malicious precision, thunderous bass lines, and drumming so fast it challenges the speed of light. It’s a musical onslaught inspired by the vast mysteries of space and the terrifying beauty of its dark corners.
The band’s line-up features members with a pedigree in some of the most revered names in underground extreme metal, including Blood Red Throne, Deception, Ruun, Vorbid, and Todesking. Drawing inspiration from titans like Suffocation, The Faceless, The Zenith Passage, Cattle Decapitation and Cannibal Corpse, CELESTIAL SCOURGEcrafts a sound that’s both ferociously modern and rooted in the genre’s brutal legacy.
This release expands on the themes and sonic landscapes introduced in their debut, catapulting listeners further into the boundless chaos of the universe.
Line-up:
Stian Gundersen: bass Kristoffer Lunden: drums Eirik Waadeland: vocals Hans Jakob Bjørheim: guitar Sindre Wathne Johnsen: guitar
Keep your eyes on the stars and your ears tuned to Time To Kill Records for more updates!
Boston’s PATHOGENIC is set to make a triumphant return with the release of Crowned in Corpses, a brutal and immersive display of progressive tech death. This marks their first full-length release in over half a decade, promising a bold evolution of their signature brand of progressive tech death, while retaining the intensity that has defined the band for years.
This is evident in the album’s first single, “Mass Grave Memory.” The band has partnered with Metal Injection for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for the song. Watch now at this location.
PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns reveals the song’s lyrical themes:
“’Mass Grave Memory’ asks the ultimate question: what do we gain when we destroy everything? It’s a vivid portrayal of nuclear war’s aftermath — the searing light, the choking ash, and the silence of a world undone. Above all, it stands as a stark warning of what will await us if humanity loses control.”
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at:
Track-listing: 1) Mass Grave Memory 2) The New Rot 3) Dead But Not At Rest 4) Exiled from the Abyss 5) Fragments 6) Crowned in Corpses 7) Drag Your Crosses 8) Silicon Regime
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy, delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
Australian Death Metal brutes, GUTLESS, have released their debut album, High Impact Violence! The album is available on CD and digital formats via Dark Descent Records. Me Saco Un Ojo is handling vinyl treatment. The cassette edition is available through both labels. Purchase/stream at the following links:
GUTLESS gave us one of 2018’s filthiest demos. Two years later, we saw a split release with Mortal Wound. Now, six years after that demo, we are finally getting the debut album. Strap in; this one is going to be nauseating…
Instantly they cave in your skull with maniacal riffing and unrelenting drum assaults. If you can’t withstand the might of Death Metal, turn back fast. The equally violent vocal attack will seal the deal as the insanity creeps further into the cemetery, searching for prey.
GUTLESS has that perfect blend of old-school savagery while retaining their personality and sound that doesn’t feel like a diluted version of a superior band. Snap-neck rhythms and visceral grinding warfare will certainly have even the seasoned maniac tearing at their flesh in morbid ecstasy as this short but sweet opus erupts pus into their ear canal.
If you need more convincing, take a look at that cover art; reminiscent of the 90s while striking in its own right. You had better believe the album is just as damaging as that brick. Contorting and convulsing into tormenting visions of the macabre, GUTLESS contradicts their name by dragging out your entrails repeatedly across eight indomitable cuts of sadism and brutality. The underground still has plenty of bite down under and these fiends proudly showcase one of the nastiest examples you will hear this year!”
Track Listing:
Bashed And Hemorrhaging
Beyond The Catacombs
Scalpel Obsession
Avalanche Of Viscera
Galvanized
Carved Into Existence
Gore God
Viral Infection
GUTLESS: Joe Steele – Bass Ollie Ballantyne – Drums Tom Caldwell – Guitars/Vocals Allan Stacey – Guitars
Tickets for the exclusive shows in Toulouse, Lyon, Lille, Rostock, Huskvarna, Uppsala, Łódź and Saarbrücken will go on sale on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM (CET).
POWERWOLF are an undisputed phenomenon! The band has managed to inspire fans and critics alike like no other band at the moment, exceeding high expectations with apparent ease. Each successful tour resembles a true triumphant procession, with the interim highlight being the almost completely sold-out Wolfsnächte 2024 headline tour through the biggest arenas in Europe.
POWERWOLF delivered an impressive and infernal show of highest standards, leaving critics and fans speechless and thrilled. There’s no rest for the wicked as POWERWOLF announce another big highlight, the Summer Of The Wicked 2025 European headline tour! Featuring huge festival performances and headline shows all over the continent, the tour begins only one month after their 2025 Latin American Crusade headline tour. The wolves are ready to conquer the biggest stages worldwide once again!
Summer Of The Wicked Tour 2025 06.06.25 FR – Nancy / Heavy Week-End 07.06.25 DE – Nuremberg / Rock im Park 08.06.25 DE – Nurburg / Rock am Ring 10.06.25 FR – Toulouse / Zenith (+ Dragonforce 11.06.25 FR – Lyon / Halle Tony Garnier (+ Dragonforce ) 13.06.25 AT – Nickelsdorf / Nova Rock 15.06.25 NL – Leeuwarden / Into The Grave 17.06.25 FR – Lille / Zenith (+ Dragonforce ) 20.06.25 DE – Rostock / Stadthalle (+ Dragonforce ) 21.06.25 DK – Copenhagen / Copenhell 22.06.25 SE – Huskvarna / Folkets Park (+ Amaranthe & Dragonforce ) 24.06.25 SE – Uppsala / Fyrishov (+ Amaranthe & Dragonforce ) 25.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock 27.06.25 EE – Tallinn / Tallinn Rock Festival 28.06.25 FI – Helsinki / Tuska Festival 30.06.25 PL – Lodz / Atlas Arena (+ Epica & Dragonforce ) 02.07.25 HU – Dunaujvaros /Rockmaraton 04.07.25 DE – Ballenstedt / Rockharz Festival 11.07.25 DE – Saarbrücken / E-Werk Open Air (+ Warkings ) 13.07.25 CZ – Vizovice / Masters Of Rock 02.08.25 RO – Rasnov / Rockstadt Extreme Fest 09.08.25 ES – Villena / Leyendas Del Rock
Latin American Crusade 2025 23.04.25 MX – Mexico City / Auditorio BB 24.04.25 MX – Guadalajara / Guanamor Teatro Estudio 25.04.25 MX – Monterrey / Showcenter 27.04.25 CR – San Jose / Peppers Club 29.04.25 SV – San Salvador / Museo Marte 01.05.25 CO – Bogota / Royal House 02.-04.05.25 BR – Bangers Open Air 05.05.25 CL – Santiago / Teatro Cariola 07.05.25 AG – Buenos Aires / El Teatro Flores
TesseracT will be heading to the US/Canada with the brilliant Devin Townsend in May 2025 for a run of shows. Tickets go on general sale at 10am local time on Friday November 22nd.
Speaking on the upcoming shows, TesseracT bassist Amos Williams said “What a wonderful and weird scenario to be in. Our first North American tour was before One was released and was supporting Devin all the way back in 2010. We have some firm life affirming memories from that run and made some lifelong friends as well. Dev’s new album is a MONSTER of a record. Our new album is one of our favourites. So, it’s going to be a ridiculously awesome tour. We can’t wait!”
DEVIN TOWNSEND POWERNERD TOUR WITH TESSERACT: 2-May Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works 3-May Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle 4-May Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues (Orlando) 6-May Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s 7-May Raleigh, NC – The Ritz 9-May New York, NY – Palladium Times Square 10-May Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring 11-May Boston, MA – House of Blues 13-May Montreal, QC – MTELUS 14-May Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre 16-May Detroit, MI – Masonic Cathedral Theatre 17-May Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest 19-May Dallas, TX – Granada Theater 21-May Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre 23-May Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
TesseracT recently announced the new Tour Edition of their masterpiece 2023 album War Of Being, out on January 10th and set to coincide with the ‘War of Being Part 2 Tour’ – an extensive run of European shows kicking off in February 2025.
The new edition is available on 2LP and 2CD, with both formats including the Live At Radar EP – 3 bonus tracks recorded live from TesseracT’s headline set at Radar Festival 2024 (Manchester, UK) where they were joined on stage by Choir Noir’s Kat Marsh. The LP edition has also been newly mastered at half-speed for the highest audio quality and is pressed on black and red marble vinyl.
The double vinyl edition of War of Being is presented on transparent Red & Black Marble 2LP and includes the Live at Radar EP – 3 bonus tracks recorded live at Radar Festival in July 2024 – “Natural Disaster,” Tender” and “War Of Being.” The LP edition has also been newly remastered at half-speed for the highest audio quality.
The 2 Disc CD Tour Edition of War of Being features two digipacks in a slipcase, including the original album and the new Live at Radar bonus ep.
Demo Streaming, Cassette Available + Debut LP In The Works For 2025 Release
Creator-Destructor welcomes California death metal crew BARBAROUS to the label’s roster, issuing a cassette version of the band’s demo and locking the band in for the release of their debut LP next year.
Based in Oakland, BARBAROUS is influenced by the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Skeletal Remains, Necrot, and Gatecreeper, the band hit the ground running since coming onto the scene in April 2024, having played shows with performing live alongside the likes of Laceration and other across the Bay Area over the past few months.
BARBAROUS’ two-track demo, Coup De Grâce, dropped in September, and while succinct, the tracks displayed the band’s monstrous tones and honed attack. Its drums and bass were tracked at Rapture Recordings, the guitars were recorded at Dongflopper Studios, and the vocals were tracked at Silver Bullet Studios, after which the tracks were mixed and mastered by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios (Vastum, Necrot, Ulthar) and fitted with cover artwork by Aesop Mongo.
Vocalist Travis LaBerge states: “We’re really proud and excited to join Creator-Destructor Records! From the get-go, Ben has been amazing towards us. Besides being labelmates with some absolutely killer bands, we’re just pumped to partner with a passionate label that wants to see us succeed with everything we do. BARBAROUS has a simple mission statement, to take our brand of ‘barbaric death metal’ to the masses and create some truly brutal music that everyone can get into the pit and move to.”
BARBAROUS’ video for “The Tomb Spawn” is playing HERE. The Coup De Grâce demo is streaming at Bandcamp HERE, and the cassette is now available on Creator-Destructor HERE.
Coup De Grâce – Track Listing:
Injection Of The Exhumed
The Tomb Spawn
BARBAROUS is in the process of constructing their debut LP for release in 2025 via Creator-Destructor.
In the meantime, BARBAROUS will continue playing live, with a show coming up this Friday, November 22nd in San Francisco with Skeletal Remains.
BARBAROUS Live:
11/22/2024 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA w/ Skeletal Remains, Necrotic Iinfibulation
2025 U.S. TOUR COMES NINE YEARS AFTER INITIAL CO-HEADLINING TREK
THE MELVINS BRING BACK DOUBLE DRUMMER LINE-UP FEATURING DALE CROVER AND COADY WILLIS
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2024 – Napalm Death and the Melvins trek across the U.S. this Spring, joining forces for the next chapter of their legendary “Savage Imperial Death March” tour.
The iconic bands first teamed up in 2016 for a six-week tour. The Melvins brought their unparalleled mix of punk and metal, while Napalm Death delivered their signature ferocious grindcore, delivering an unforgettable experience for fans of intense, boundary-pushing music.
“Napalm Death! Melvins! What a dream! Not only are we looking forward to being on the road with our friends in Napalm Death, but we’re excited to have both Dale and Coady both on drums once again,” Buzz Osborne shares, noting that this is the return of Dale Crover behind the kit following a medical emergency in 2023, and the first time Coady Willis will perform in tandem with Crover since 2016.
The nine-week “Savage Imperial Death March Part II” outing also features an all-star line-up of openers: Weedeater (April 4-May 5), Titan To Tachyons featuring Mr. Bungle’s Trevor Dunn (May 7- 20), The Hard-Ons with Jerry A (May 22-June 7) and Shane Embury’s Dark Sky Burial, who will perform on all dates.
Tickets are on-sale this Friday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. local time, with an exclusive artist pre-sale starting Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. local time (code: Stonerwitch).
“Savage Imperial Death March Part II” tour dates:
April 4 San Diego, CA Music Box April 5 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory April 7 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall April 8 San Jose, CA The Ritz April 10 Los Angeles, CA The Belasco April 12 Las Vegas, NV April 13 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren April 14 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre April 15 El Paso, TX Lowbrow Palace April 17 Dallas, TX The Echo Lounge & Music Hall April 18 Austin, TX Emo’s April 19 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall – Downstairs April 20 Baton Rouge, LA Chelsea’s Live April 21 New Orleans, LA House of Blues New Orleans April 23 Tampa, FL The Orpheum April 24 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room April 25 Orlando, FL The Beacham April 26 Savannah, GA District Live April 27 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade – Heaven Stage April 28 Birmingham, AL Saturn April 29 Athens, GA 40 Watt Club May 1 Charlotte, NC The Underground – Charlotte May 2 Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle May 3 Virginia Beach, VA Elevation 27 May 4 Baltimore, MD Baltimore Soundstage May 5 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer May 7 Brooklyn, NY Warsaw May 8 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club May 9 Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center May 10 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Small’s May 11 Cleveland, OH TBA May 12 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall May 13 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection May 15 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s May 16 Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom May 17 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl Nashville May 18 St. Louis, MO Red Flag May 19 Chicago, IL Metro May 20 Milwaukee, WI The Rave II May 22 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue – Main room May 23 Des Moines, IA Wooly’s May 24 Kansas City, MO Madrid Theatre May 25 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room May 27 Denver, CO Summit May 29 Salt Lake City, UT Metro Music Hall May 31 Bozeman, MT The ELM June 1 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory Spokane June 2 Seattle, WA The Showbox June 3 Portland, OR Revolution Hall June 4 Eugene, OR McDonald Theatre June 6 Reno, NV Virginia Street Brewhouse June 7 Berkeley, CA Cornerstone Berkeley
Napalm Death, photo credit of Napalm Death
Napalm Death are credited as pioneers of the grindcore genre by incorporating elements of crust punk and death metal, using a noise-filled sound that uses heavily distorted, down-tuned guitars, grinding overdrive bass, high-speed tempos, blast beats, and vocals that consist of incomprehensible growls or high-pitched shrieks.
Their music features extremely short songs, fast tempos, and sociopolitical lyrics. Even after exerting an indelible influence on the entire world of heavy music for nearly 40 years, there is still no band on Earth that sounds like Napalm Death. Not just pioneers, but an enduring benchmark for invention and fearlessness in a heavy and experimental music of all kinds, the Birmingham legends are still hurtling forward at full pelt.
The Melvins, photo credit: Chris Casella
The Melvins are one of modern music’s most influential bands. Having formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington, the group – founded by vocalist/guitarist Buzz Osborne, with drummer Dale Crover joining a year later – has been credited with merging the worlds of punk rock and heavy music, forming a new subgenre all their own. Over their 40-plus-year career, they’ve released more than 30 original albums, numerous live records, and far too many to count singles and rarities.
Recent releases include 2024’s Tarantula Heart, an album that Osborne wrote songs based on a series of improvisational live sessions, the six-song 2022 Bad Mood Rising, and Five Legged Dog (2021), an ambitious 36-track acoustic collection that reimagines their heaviest songs alongside covers of their favorite artists.
The mighty VENOM INC. will be touring the USA this January and February, with Salems Childe supporting. Check out the tour schedule below for a show nearest you.
01-08 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC 01-09 – W. Hollywood, CA – Whiskey A Go Go 01-10 – Brentwood, CA – Brentwood Emporium 01-11 – Fresno, CA – Full Circle 01-12 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge 01-14 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater 01-16 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen 01-17 – Chesterfield, MI – Diesel Concert Lounge 01-18 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs 01-19 – Cleveland, OH – No Class 01-20 – West Chicago, IL – WC Social Club 01-22 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East 01-23 – Brooklyn, NY – The Meadows 01-24 – Waterbury, CT – Elite 23 01-25 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz 01-26 – Newark, DE – Halftime Sports Bar 01-28 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade 01-30 – W. Palm Beach, FL – Banyan Live 01-31 – Mount Dora, FL – Mt. Dora Music Hall 02-01 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug 02-04 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord 02-06 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown 02-07 – Dallas, TX – Trees 02-08 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock 02-10 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister 02-11 – Glendale, AZ – The 44 02-12 – Las Vegas, NV – Usual Place 02-14 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post 02-15 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Libertine Brewing 02-16 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
Decapitated and Incantation will join Metal forces on their Nihility Across North America Tour 2025 with support from Darkest Hour and Exmortus.
Feb-4 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum Feb-5 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven) Feb-6 Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819 Feb-7 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage Feb-8 Boston, MA @ Middle East Downstairs Feb-10 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater Feb-11 Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre Feb-12 Ottawa, ON @ Overflow Feb-13 Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre Feb-14 Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge Feb-15 Joliet, IL @ The Forge Feb-16 Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze Feb-18 Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater Feb-19 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall Feb-21 Calgary, AB @ Back Alley Feb-22 Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room Feb-24 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre Feb-25 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon Feb-26 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater Feb-27 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge Feb-28 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues Mar-1 Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 Mar-2 Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
Today, Time To Kill Records is pleased to announce the addition of Italian black metal act SAKAHITER to its evergrowing and varied roster. The band will release their new album in the coming months.
Stay tuned for more details, the first single and pre-orders, which will launch soon!
Biography:
The band was formed in Campobasso in 2002 under the name SAKAHITER, which in the Oscan language means “let it be sacrificed.”
More specifically, it referred to the sacrifices of men and animals to propitiate the gods before a battle, a ceremony deeply rooted among the Samnites. Oscan was chosen because it is the ancient language spoken by the Samnites, a warrior people originally from a restricted area of southern Italy centered in Molise, Campania, and Basilicata.
From the very beginning, SAKAHITERidentified their genre as Samnite Black Metal, as both the lyrics and iconography reflect Samnite history.
In 2003, they released their first demo, “Lex Sacrata,” recorded in Rome at the Temple Of Noise Studios, using as the cover an 1879 engraving depicting the defeat of the Romans at the hands of the Samnites and the humiliation of the Caudine Forks.
After several live performances and some lineup changes, SAKAHITER recorded “Omnes Eiura Deos,” a 7-inch vinyl, again in Rome but this time at the 16th Cellar Studios, released in early 2005.
With a new lineup, in 2021, SAKAHITER signed a contract with Nova Era Records to release a new EP, “Legio Linteata,” and to reissue “Lex Sacrata.”
The band boasts numerous performances supporting acts such as Sodom, Dismember, Onslaught, Belphegor, Master and Necrodeath.
2025 will see German metal institution, Grave Digger, celebrate its 45th anniversary. Founded in 1980 in Gladbeck, they set out to conquer the world; who would have thought that 45 years later Grave Digger would be one of the most important, consistent and influential metal bands from Germany. With the release of their ground-breaking debut Heavy Metal Breakdown in 1984, an unprecedented career began that will find its logical continuation with their forthcoming, 23rd studio albumBone Collector, slated for a release on January 17, 2025 via ROAR!
Following the previously-released, first album appetizer “Kingdom Of Skulls”, the heavy metal titans are today premiering a video clip for their brand new single “Killing is my Pleasure”!
Band leader Chris Boltendahl reveals: “There it is – the new Grave Digger single, “Killing is My Pleasure”… It’s based on a riff created by bassist Jens Becker in collaboration with guitarist Tobi Kersting. The song’s lyrics are inspired by the infamous mafia contract killer Richard Kuklinski, who was believed to have committed over 200 murders before his death in 2006. Known as the “Iceman” due to his cold-blooded nature, Kuklinski had a family with three children and would leave his home every day like any ordinary “nine-to-five” worker.
Musically, the new single is a piece of pure heavy metal – no frills, just direct and uncompromising. The chorus drills into your head and it’s hard to get the song out of your mind!”
Produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Boltendahl, optically set in scene by Brazilian artist Wanderley Perna,Bone Collector marks a work of art that heralds a new era.
“Here it is at last, our new studio album, true to the motto: #gravediggeroldschool. With Tobi Kersting in the band, we have focused on the essentials of our sound again after many years with numerous concept albums: Concise straightforward metal songs that burn themselves into your brain stems after the first listen. “Bone Collector” doesn’t sound like off-the-shelf stuff, but highly energetic, fresh and you’ll notice that we had a lot of fun with the songs. We’re looking forward to your reaction, the release of the album in January and 45 years of Grave Digger live with you,”Boltendahl recently said.
Bone Collector will be released as a CD digipak, picture vinyl, colored marbled vinyl, RPM exclusive splatter vinyl and digitally. At the RPM & ROAR Mailorder Shop, the limited splatter vinyl and the digipak are also available as a bundle with the exclusive “Old School” shirt.
Bone Collector Tracklist: 01. Bone Collector 02. The Rich The Poor The Dying 03. Kingdom Of Skulls 04. The Devil’s Serenade 05. Killing Is My Pleasure 06. Mirror Of Hate 07. Riders Of Doom 08. Made Of Madness 09. Graveyard Kings 10. Forever Evil & Buried Alive 11. Whispers Of The Damned
GRAVE DIGGER: Chris Boltendahl (Vocals) Jens Becker (Bass) Tobias Kersting (Guitar) Marcus Kniep (Drums)
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