North America, we’re coming for you, too! We will headline a North American tour of epic proportions, beginningAugust 28 in Orlando, FL and hitting a month of dates before ending in Silver Spring, MD on September 27.
Each night will feature very special guests Visions of Atlantis as direct support, with Frozen Crown opening each show.
Finnish power metal pioneers SONATA ARCTICA have unleashed a brand-new single titled “Freedom Concept.” The track arrives as a powerful statement in the band’s 30th anniversary year, followed by an extensive touring schedule, and delivers the melodic intensity and energy fans have come to expect.
“Freedom Concept” captures the signature blend of soaring melodies, driving rhythms and emotional depth that has defined SONATA ARCTICA for three decades. At the same time, the song explores a thoughtful and timely subject: the complex idea of freedom and the responsibility that comes with it.
Frontman Tony Kakko comments: ”Freedom Concept”, a song about understanding and misunderstanding the concept of freedom, often forgetting it comes paired with responsibility, and how what ever values and thoughts you may have are not automatically transferred to your offspring and how in most cases that’s an effin great thing…(breath in) has been sitting on my desk for a while and we figured this kind of melodic power metal blast we’re known of would be a good way to celebrate the 30th anniversary ”tourette” we’ve started at the end of January 2026 WHILST also working on our next studio album. This song’s NOT gonna be on it. So…extra special snack in between meals. Enjoy!”
SONATA ARCTICA: Tony Kakko (vocals) Elias Viljanen (guitars) Tommy Portimo (drums) Henrik “Henkka” Klingenberg (keyboards) Pasi Kauppinen (bass)
SONATA ARCTICA 30th Anniversary Tour: 28.02.2026 (FI) – Kemi – Kemi Areena 09.04.2026 (SE) – Johanneshov – Slaktkyrkan 10.04.2026 (SE) – Göteborg – Pustervik 11.04.2026 (DK) – Roskilde – Gimle – Epic Fest 23.04.2026 (IT) – Ciampino – Orion Live Club 24.04.2026 (IT) – Trezzo Sull’adda – Trezzo Sull’adda 12.06.2026 (FI) – Hyvinkää – Hyvinkään Vilatehdas – Hyvinkää Rock 13.06.2026 (FI) – Vaasa – Moottorikatu Vasikiluoto – Lisää Löylyä Festival 18.06.2026 (BE) – Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting 19.06.2026 (HU) – Székesfehérvár – FEZEN Fesztivál 25.06.2026 (SK) – Snina – Rock Pod Kamenom 03.07.2026 (FI) – Oulu – Rokki Raikaa 09.07.2026 (DE) – Balingen – RV Bang Open Air Festival 10.07.2026 (FI) – Turku – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali 24.07.2026 (FI) – Tampere – Rokki Raikaa 07.08.2026 (FI) – Vantaa – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali, Vantaa 13.08.2026 (CZ) – Moravsky Krumlov – Rock Castle Open Air 14.08.2026 (FI) – Lahti – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali, Lahti 28.08.2026 (FI) – Jyväskylä – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali, Jyväskylä 29.08.2026 (FI) – Valkeakoski – Waltikan Venetsialaiset 09.09.2026 (MX) – Chihuahua – Pistoleros House Of Show 10.09.2026 (MX) – Torreón – Centro de Convenciones de Torreón 11.09.2026 (MX) – Monterrey – Cafe Iguana 12.09.2026 (MX) – Ciudad Obregón – Centro Magno 14.09.2026 (MX) – Ciudad de México – FORO TEAMBRO 16.09.2026 (MX) – Santiago de Querétaro – Foro Arpa 17.09.2026 (MX) – León – Teatro Manuel Doblado 18.09.2026 (MX) – Guadalajara – C3 Stage 20.09.2026 (CR) – Zapote – Pepper Disco Club 22.09.2026 (CO) – Bogotá – Ace Of Spades – Club 23.09.2026 (EC) – Quito – Teatro San Gabriel 24.09.2026 (EC) – Guayaquil – Auditorio Simón Bolivar – MAAC Cine 25.09.2026 (PE) – Lima – Centro de Convenciones Teatro Leguia 27.09.2026 (CL) – Santiago – Teatro Coliseo 29.09.2026 (AR) – Buenos Aires – El Teatro Flores 30.09.2026 (UY) – Montevideo – Live Era 02.10.2026 (BR) – Limeira – Studio Mirage Eventos 03.10.2026 (BR) – São Paulo – Audio 26.10.2026 (UK) – London – O2 Forum Kentish Town – w/ Beast In Black 27.10.2026 (BE) – Bruxelles – Ancienne Belgique – w/ Beast In Black 28.10.2026 (NE) – Tilburg – Poppodium 013 – w/ Beast In Black 29.10.2026 (DE) – Leipzig – Haus Auensee – w/ Beast In Black 31.10.2026 (AT) – Wien – Gasometer – w/ Beast In Black 01.11.2026 (HU) – Budapest – Barba Negra – w/ Beast In Black 02.11.2026 (CZ) – Zlín – NOVESTA SPORT, Ltd., Sports Hall Euronics – w/ Beast In Black 03.11.2026 (PL) – Gliwice – Prezero Arena Gliwice – w/ Beast In Black 05.11.2026 (DE) – Berlin – Columbiahalle – w/ Beast In Black 06.11.2026 (DE) – Hannover – Swiss Life Hall – w/ Beast In Black 07.11.2026 (DE) – Ludwigsburg – MHP Arena – w/ Beast In Black 08.11.2026 (DE) – Offenbach – Stadthalle Offenbach – w/ Beast In Black 09.11.2026 (FR) – Paris – L’Olympia – w/ Beast In Black 11.11.2026 (ES) – Barcelona – Razzmatazz 1 – w/ Beast In Black 12.11.2026 (ES) – Madrid – Sala Riviera – w/ Beast In Black 13.11.2026 (ES) – Bilbao – Sala Santana 27 – w/ Beast In Black 14.11.2026 (FR) – Ramonville-St-Agne – Le Bikini – w/ Beast In Black 15.11.2026 (FR) – Villeurbanne – Transbordeur – w/ Beast In Black 17.11.2026 (CH) – Zürich – Komplex AG – w/ Beast In Black 18.11.2026 (IT) – Milan – Alcatraz – w/ Beast In Black 20.11.2026 (DE) – München – Zenith – w/ Beast In Black 21.11.2026 (LU) – Esch-sur-Alzette – Rockhal – w/ Beast In Black 22.11.2026 (DE) – Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle – w/ Beast In Black 23.11.2026 (DE) – Hamburg – Inselparkhalle – w/ Beast In Black 24.11.2026 (SE) – Göteborg – Eriksbergshallen – w/ Beast In Black 25.11.2026 (SE) – Stockholm – Fryshuset – w/ Beast In Black
Swedish modern power metal force METALITE have officially signed a worldwide contract with PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, marking a major new milestone in the band’s rapidly ascending career!
Following the signing, the band have unleashed their brand-new single, “Our Time Has Come”, a high-energy anthem that showcases everything fans have come to expect from METALITE: massive melodies, driving riffs, and a futuristic edge wrapped in razor-sharp production.
Guitarist, producer, songwriter and founder Edwin Premberg comments: “We’re beyond excited to finally share our new single Our Time Has Come with you. This song kicks off a powerful new chapter for METALITE and marks the beginning of our upcoming concept album ‘Discovery’ where the story continues on a new planet and humanity begins a new life. It’s a classic METALITE track – full of high energy, soaring melodies, and that unmistakable METALITE sound. This is only the beginning, and we can’t wait to take this journey together with you”.
With its soaring vocal lines, pounding rhythm section, and cinematic synth layers, “Our Time Has Come” captures METALITE at full throttle. The track blends melodic precision with modern production punch, delivering an arena ready chorus that’s impossible to ignore.
Formed in 2015 by guitarist Edwin Premberg and vocalist Emma Bensing, the band quickly gained recognition for its fresh and modern take on melodic metal and their 2017 debut album Heroes in Time set the stage for METALITE’s rise.
In 2019, the band entered a new era with Biomechanicals, marking the debut of vocalist Erica Ohlsson. Their evolution continued with A Virtual World in 2021, an album that expanded on their sci-fi themes while delivering massive soundscapes and powerful melodies.
With Expedition One (2024), METALITE embarked on their most ambitious project to date. A visionary concept album set in the year 2055, it tells the story of a renegade team searching for a new world, exploring themes of human evolution, technology, and survival.
In 2024, the band welcomed drummer Erik Junttila to the lineup, bringing new energy and power to their sound. His premiere gig with the band took place in Linköping at the beginning of 2025, marking an exciting new chapter in METALITE’s journey.
February 19, 2026 – POWERWOLF begins their Wake Up The Wicked Tour, in Copenhagen, Denmark, at K.B. Hallen. Supporting bands are HammerFall and Wind Rose.
February 19, 2012 – POWERWOLF performed at Garage in Saarbrücken, Germany. This was TheWolfsnächte Tour and POWERWOLF were supporting their fourth studio album Blood of the Saints. Supporting bands were: Mystic Prophecy, Stormwarrior and Lonewolf.
Digital Album Deluxe (incl. 6 Tracks Bonus Album) Digital Album
EVERGREY LIVE 2026:
Australian Tour 28.04.26 AU – Perth / The Rosemount 30.04.26 AU – Canberra / The Baso 01.05.26 AU – Sydney / Crowbar 02.05.26 AU – Melbourne / The Corner 03.05.26 AU – Brisbane / Crowbar
Additional Shows & Festivals:
25.–26.04.26 BR – São Paulo / Bangers Open Air 08.05.26 AE – Dubai / P7 Arena, Media One Hotel 03.–06.06.26 SE – Norje / Sweden Rock Festival 04.–07.06.26 PL – Gdańsk / Mystic Festival 10.06.26 NL – Amsterdam / (with Iron Maiden) 12.06.26 NL – Uden / De Pul 13.06.26 NL – Zoetermeer / Boerderij 22.06.26 FR – Paris / (with Iron Maiden) 27.06.26 RO – Chimbay / Rockstadt Extreme Fest 11.09.26 US – Atlanta, GA / Headlining Progpower USA
Freedom World Crusade As Special Guest to HammerFall:
12.09.26 US – Raleigh, NC 13.09.26 US – Leesburg, VA 15.09.26 US – New York, NY 16.09.26 US – Worcester, MA 18.09.26 US – Derry, NH 19.09.26 CA – Ottawa, ON 20.09.26 CA – Montreal, QC 22.09.26 CA – Toronto, ON 23.09.26 US – Lakewood, OH 24.09.26 US – Columbus, OH 25.09.26 US – St. Charles, IL 26.09.26 US – Hobart, IN 27.09.26 US – Green Bay, WI 29.09.26 US – Denver, CO 01.10.26 US – Pomona, CA 02.10.26 US – Los Angeles, CA 03.10.26 US – San Juan Capistrano, CA 06.10.26 US – Portland, OR 07.10.26 CA – Vancouver, BC 08.10.26 US – Seattle, WA
Icelandic heavy metal force POWER PALADIN have unveiled a brand-new lyric video for their latest single “Glade Lords Of Athel Loren.” Following the recent release of their first album teaser single “Sword Vigor,” the band now delivers another powerful taste of what’s to come.
The song is taken from POWER PALADIN’s highly anticipated new album Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, set for release on March 27 via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music, and sees the band embracing classic heavy metal and epic power metal influences, fueled by dynamic riffs, melodic leads and a commanding, larger-than-life atmosphere.
Guitarist and songwriter Atli Guðlaugsson comments: “Glade Lords of Athel Loren is a roaring power metal anthem that chronicles the exploits of the Lords of Laurelorn and their heroic struggle to extinguish the masters of rock and iron.”
With their new offering Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, POWER PALADIN take the next step in their musical journey. The album features eight epic tracks, each unfolding like a chapter in a sweeping saga of power, mystery and adventure.
Building on the success of their debut With the Magic of Windfyre Steel, the band delivers a more mature and refined sound while fully retaining the energy and spirit that defined their early days. The album was mixed by Haukur Hannes (AUÐN, DYNFARI) and mastered by Frank de Jong (BLEEDING GODS), resulting in a production that is both powerful and crystal clear.
Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment – Track-list:
Sword Vigor
Glade Lords Of Athel Loren
The Royal Road
The Arcane Tower
Aegis Of Eternity
Camelot Rock City
Keeper Of The Crimson Dungeon
Valediction
Once again, POWER PALADIN pay homage to their influences, IRON MAIDEN, DIO and HELLOWEEN, while confidently carving out their own place in the modern power metal landscape. The album artwork, created by James Child (Astral Clock Tower Studios), perfectly captures the adventurous and fantastical essence of the record, that promises to be a bold and immersive next chapter for POWER PALADIN!
POWER PALADIN:
Atli Guðlaugsson (vocals)
Bjarni Þór Jóhannsson (guitars)
Ingi Þórisson (guitars)
Einar Karl Júlíusson (drums)
Bjarni Egill Ögmundsson (keyboards)
Kristleifur Þorsteinsson (bass)
About POWER PALADIN:
Formed in Iceland, POWER PALADIN emerged from a shared passion for classic heavy metal, soaring melodies and fantasy-driven storytelling. Since their inception, the band has blended the spirit of traditional power metal with the raw edge of NWOBHM influences, forging a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Their debut album With the Magic of Windfyre Steel quickly established POWER PALADIN as a rising force in the international power metal scene. With Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, the band further expands their musical and lyrical universe, proving their dedication to epic songwriting, strong hooks and timeless metal values.
Nameless Grave Records is proud to announce the March 27 release of ‘Heavy Metal Hairspray,’ the crushing new album from HEAVY METAL SHRAPNEL. Spearheaded by the mighty Andrew Lee (Ripped to Shreds) and featuring the legendary vocals of Mark Boals (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen), the album marks a shift toward a leaner, meaner brand of US Power Metal.
Eschewing the symphonic and styles of his recent work, Heavy Metal Hairspray sees Boals returning to the aggressive, riff-filled territory that defined his career-making performance on Yngwie Malmsteen’s Trilogy.
“Heavy Metal has long needed a kick in the balls. Mawkish nostalgia and ironic parody betray a lack of love and understanding for HEAVY METAL THUNDER, and heavy metal is all about love. This is the comeback of big hair and even bigger riffs”
The album also brings in another legendary musician on “Overdose,” featuring a guest appearance by keyboard wizard Derek Sherinian. Abandoning long-form indulgence, HEAVY METAL SHRAPNEL delivers high-impact songs that honor the legacy of Cacophony, Vinnie Moore, and Tony MacAlpine.
Today, you can get your first whiff of the aerosol can by checking out “Love is a Racket,” the first single from the new record.
Icelandic metal collective POWER PALADIN returns with force, steel and fire as they present their brand-new single “Sword Vigor”, the first taste of their upcoming studio album Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, due out on March 27, 2026 via ROAR – a division of Reigning Phoenix Music!
“Sword Vigor” delivers classic heavy metal spirit wrapped in epic power metal form, driven by galloping riffs, soaring melodies and a strong sense of heroism. The track continues the band’s fantasy-driven narrative universe and serves as the next chapter in an ongoing saga of trials, destiny and triumph. Fans of GLORYHAMMER, TWILIGHT FORCE, and DRAGONFORCE will feel right at home.
The band comments: “‘Sword Vigor’ is a roaring NWOBHM-inspired power metal anthem, the blazing sequel to the saga begun in Kraven the Hunter. When all hope seems lost for our hero, salvation descends from the heavens: a warrior who has mastered the ancient and furious art of Sword Vigor.”
Accompanying the single is an official music video that captures POWER PALADIN’s love for classic heavy metal, combining a tongue-in-cheek attitude with a straightforward, no-frills approach.
And if you’ve ever wondered how power metal bands come up with these epic lyrics, POWER PALADIN have the answer and it involves a healthy dose of humor. To find out what rhymes with fire – and where hobbits come into play check out the following video the band just posted on their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSSEYXcjKVU/
With their new offering Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, POWER PALADIN take the next step in their musical journey. The album features eight epic tracks, each unfolding like a chapter in a sweeping saga of power, mystery and adventure.
Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment Track-list: 1. Sword Vigor 2. Glade Lords Of Athel Loren 3. The Royal Road 4. The Arcane Tower 5. Aegis Of Eternity 6. Camelot Rock City 7. Keeper Of The Crimson Dungeon 8. Valediction
Building on the success of their debut With the Magic of Windfyre Steel, the band delivers a more mature and refined sound while fully retaining the energy and spirit that defined their early days. The album was mixed by Haukur Hannes (AUÐN, DYNFARI) and mastered by Frank de Jong (BLEEDING GODS), resulting in a production that is both powerful and crystal clear.
Once again, POWER PALADIN pay homage to their influences – IRON MAIDEN, DIO and HELLOWEEN – while confidently carving out their own place in the modern power metal landscape. The album artwork, created by James Child (Astral Clock Tower Studios), perfectly captures the adventurous and fantastical essence of the record.
POWER PALADIN: Atli Guðlaugsson (vocals) Bjarni Þór Jóhannsson (guitars) Ingi Þórisson (guitars) Einar Karl Júlíusson (drums) Bjarni Egill Ögmundsson (keyboards) Kristleifur Þorsteinsson (bass)
About POWER PALADIN: Formed in Iceland, POWER PALADIN emerged from a shared passion for classic heavy metal, soaring melodies and fantasy-driven storytelling. Since their inception, the band has blended the spirit of traditional power metal with the raw edge of NWOBHM influences, forging a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Their debut album With the Magic of Windfyre Steel quickly established POWER PALADIN as a rising force in the international power metal scene. With Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, the band further expands their musical and lyrical universe, proving their dedication to epic songwriting, strong hooks and timeless metal values.
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, we’re embarking on a 32-date run, marking our first-ever major North American arena tour.
We can’t wait to bring Wings of Steel to cities we’ve had our eyes on since day one and finally deliver our music to the thousands of fans who’ve 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 we’ll be returning to Europe for a GIGANTIC TOUR across the continent in support of a BRAND NEW FULL LENGTH ALBUM!
We’ll 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 you’ve come to expect as we welcome you into the Gloryhammer universe once more.
As if that wasn’t enough, we’ll be joined by Swedish power metal pioneers MAJESTICA as well as Finnish melodic metal masters ARION as support. Truly a lineup of formidable strength!
Don’t miss the MIGHTIEST tour of 2026! Tickets on sale now.
Poster artwork by the legendary Dan Goldsworthy
16.10 🇫🇷 TOULOUSE – INTERFERENCE 17.10 🇪🇸 VILLAVA – SALA TOTEM ARETOA 18.10 🇪🇸 MADRID – SALA BUT 20.10 🇪🇸 BARCELONA – RAZZMATAZZ 2 21.10 🇫🇷 LYON – RAYONNE 23.10 🇩🇪 STUTTGART – LKA LONGHORN 24.10 🇩🇪 HAMBURG – DOCKS 25.10 🇳🇱 UTRECHT – TIVOLI VRENDENBURG 26.10 🇩🇰 COPENHAGEN – AMAGER BIO 28.10 🇫🇮 HELSINKI – TAVASTIA 30.10 🇸🇪 STOCKHOLM – FRYSHUSET 31.10 🇸🇪 GOTHENBURG – PUSTERVIK 01.11 🇳🇴 OSLO – ROCKEFELLER 03.11 🇩🇪 BERLIN – FESTSAAL KREUZBERG 04.11 🇵🇱 WARSAW – PROXIMA 05.11 🇨🇿 OSTRAVA – CLUB GARAGE 06.11 🇩🇪 HANNOVER – CAPITOL 07.11 🇩🇪 OBERHAUSEN – TURBINENHALLE 2 08.11 🇩🇪 SAARBRUCKEN – GARAGE 10.11 🇦🇹 VIENNA – ARENA 11.11 🇩🇪 NUREMBERG – HIRSCH 12.11 🇩🇪 FRANKFURT – BATSCHKAPP 13.11 🇩🇪 MUNICH – BACKSTAGE 14.11 🇩🇪 LEIPZIG – HELLRAISER 15.11 🇨🇭 PRATTELN – Z7 17.11 🇫🇷 PARIS – MACHINE DU MOULIN ROUGE 18.11 🇧🇪 ANTWERP – TRIX 20.11 🇬🇧 LONDON – ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL 21.11 🇬🇧 MANCHESTER – ACADEMY 2 22.11 🇬🇧 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 Udd’s 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.
“This album is a return to the epic metal roots that we had on our debut album Keepers of the Flame”, says founding member Darin Wall. “It 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.”
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
Metal fans, prepare for a sonic excavation. Destiny’s 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 band’s peak era. The album will be released on January 23, 2026.
Documenting the band’s 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.” Check it out here!
Destiny’s End was comprised of some of the most respected names in US Metal:
• James Rivera (Helstar, Vicious Rumors) – Vocals • Dan DeLucie (Crescent Shield, New Eden) – Guitar • Perry Grayson (Falcon, Isen Torr) – Guitar • Nardo Andi (New Eden) – Bass • Brian Craig (New Eden, Seven Witches) – Drums
🎃 North America – are you ready?! The 40 Years Anniversary World Tour is coming your way – with very special guest BEAST IN BLACK!
April–May 2026: 🇺🇸 Apr 7 – Dallas, TX – The Factory 🇺🇸 Apr 8 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec 🇺🇸 Apr 10 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle 🇺🇸 Apr 12 – Orlando, FL – House Of Blues 🇺🇸 Apr 14 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore 🇺🇸 Apr 15 – Boston, MA – House Of Blues 🇺🇸 Apr 17 – New York, NY – The Palladium Times Square 🇨🇦 Apr 18 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia 🇨🇦 Apr 19 – Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre 🇺🇸 Apr 21 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave 🇺🇸 Apr 23 – Denver, CO – The Paramount Theatre 🇺🇸 Apr 25 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot 🇺🇸 Apr 28 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount Theatre 🇺🇸 Apr 30 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield 🇺🇸 May 1 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theatre 🇺🇸 May 2 – Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues
From Dallas to Las Vegas – get ready for a massive metal celebration of 40 Years of HELLOWEEN!
Power metal visionaries INDUCTION continue their unstoppable rise with the release of the electrifying title track and video “Love Kills”, taken from their forthcoming studio album Love Kills!, due out February 6, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music.
Feel the surge: “Love Kills” is a fierce anthem pulsing with raw emotion and unstoppable energy. The track captures both the pain and power of love’s downfall, celebrating the resilience that endures even after the flame seems to die. With soaring vocals, thunderous riffs, and cinematic emotion, “Love Kills” reminds us that even in the darkest moments, love’s light never truly fades.
Guitarist and Songwriter Tim Kanoa Hansen shares:
“Love Kills… but it’s never gonna die.’ This simple motto inspired most of Induction’s upcoming third album, which is why it became the title track. It’s 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, ‘Love, I’m convinced, is found in the darkness. It’s the candle in the night.’”
Tim adds: “For 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. It’s Induction at our biggest, boldest, and most fun yet.”
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 “Beyond Horizons” and “Dark Temptation,” 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 “Pirates & Kings Over Europe” 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 Saarbrücken – 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 – Élysée 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 Zlín – Masters of Rock Café 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 Wörgl – VZ Komma
“Forged in Fire,” the new single from German Power Metal Masters, Æternia, is out now! The single is the second released from forthcoming album, Into The Golden Halls.
Cruz Del Sur Music will release Into The Golden Halls on October 17 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Having formed in 2020 with a sole EP making their mark in 2022, entitled The Quest, this wondrous band was born! Combining that epic and monumental sense of grandiosity and melody that you would anticipate from a band like pre-symphonic Blind Guardian or Helloween and adorned by stunning cover artwork by Adam Burke, this promises to be a real gem of the current scene that evokes majesty in every aspect both sonically and visually.
Boldly, the band decided to record and produce the album themselves, so you can feel their hard work ethic in every fibre of this music. A truly monumental debut album that all power metal fans must hear!
The band recorded and produced the record themselves, so every fiber of their album is testimony to their incredibly hard work. A massive sound can be felt that couples blinding guitar riffs and soaring leads atop unbreakable rhythmic battery from the drums and bass altogether held in place by commanding and soulful vocals.
Line-Up:
Sven Hamacher– Bass Martin Kramer – Guitars Daniele Gelsomino – Vocals Hendrik Czirr – Drums David Ponwitz – Guitars
Spinning lore from both history and a more fantastical realm, this is an epic conquest that you can truly lose yourself in while the musical majesty will keep you bewitched and engaged time and time again. As each spellbinding track flows from the last, you can gaze at the artwork (especially if you buy the vinyl which will include gorgeous colour variants and an A2 poster, plus a four page booklet).
This is one of those pieces of musical history that every single element will draw you in for something more than just a quick background listen.
German dark power metal force ORDEN OGAN have dropped a thunderous new live version of their fan-favorite track “Conquest”, taken from their latest full-length The Order Of Fear, released in July 2024 via Reigning PhoenixMusic.
Recorded during the band’s Tour of Fear in the sold-out Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany, this version captures the raw intensity and electric communion between the band and their audience. “Conquest” has quickly risen to become a staple in the ORDEN OGAN setlist, and this live cut shows exactly why: riffs sharp as steel, massive choruses, and a crowd roaring as one. ORDEN OGAN once again prove that true power metal lives on stage: loud, larger than life, and unforgettable!
Frontman Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann states:
“’Conquest’ has become one of the absolute fan favorites within the last 12 months since the release of The Order of Fear. This recording was captured in the sold-out Turbinenhalle (Oberhausen, Germany) on ORDEN OGAN’s Tour of Fear. I think we managed to capture the energy between band and audience. Enjoy!”
ORDEN OGAN are: Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann | vocals Niels Löffler | guitars Patrick Sperling | guitars Steven Wussow | bass Dirk Meyer-Berhorn | drums
Don’t miss the chance to experience “Conquest” and other ORDEN OGAN hymns live on their upcoming tour with WIND ROSE and ANGUS MCSIX:
WIND ROSE – Tourslayer Europe 2025 w/ ORDEN OGAN, ANGUS MCSIX: 02.10.2025 – Budapest, HU – Barba Negra 03.10.2025 – München, DE – Tonhalle 04.10.2025 – Zlin, CZ – Masters of Rock Cafe 05.10.2025 – Leipzig, DE – Felsenkeller 07.10.2025 – Warsaw, PL – Progresja 08.10.2025 – Berlin, DE – Astra 09.10.2025 – Hamburg, DE – Große Freiheit 36 10.10.2025 – Copenhagen, DK – Amager Bio 11.10.2025 – Köln, DE – Carlswerk Victoria 12.10.2025 – Utrecht, NL – Tivoli Vredenburg 14.10.2025 – London, UK – Electric Brixton 15.10.2025 – Antwerpen, BE – Trix 16.10.2025 – Paris, FR – Bataclan 17.10.2025 – Lyon, FR – La Rayonne 18.10.2025 – Pratteln, CH – Z7 20.10.2025 – Wien, AT – Arena 21.10.2025 – Prag, CZ – Meetfactory 22.10.2025 – Frankfurt, DE – Batschkapp 23.10.2025 – Stuttgart, DE – LKA Longhorn 24.10.2025 – Geiselwind, DE – Musichall 25.10.2025 – Mailand, IT – Alcatraz Tickets & Info: https://ordenogan.de/pages/on-tour
The Order Of Fear was released on July 5, 2024, through RPM as an exclusive box-set (including a CD-digipak and a unique board game for up to 32 players to make fans act as various characters of the ORDEN OGAN world), coloured 1LP vinyl (splatter, crystal clear or clear turquoise), and CD-digipak.
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 – a full-scale heavy metal invasion in honour of our new album “Legends”, out October 17th.
FEBRUARY – USA: 09 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL, War Memorial Auditorium 10 – Tampa, FL, Yuengling Center 13 – Houston, TX, 713 Music Hall 14 – Dallas, TX, South Side Ballroom 15 – San Antonio, TX, Boeing Center at Tech Port 18 – Phoenix, AZ, Arizona Financial Theatre 20 – Los Angeles, CA, The Kia Forum 21 – Wheatland, CA, Hard Rock Live 24 – Salt Lake City, UT, The Union Event Centre 26 – Loveland, CO, Blue FCU Arena 27 – Omaha, NE, Steelhouse Omaha, 28 – St. Louis, MO, The Factory
MARCH – USA: 02 – Des Moines, IA, Vibrant Music Hall 03 – Minneapolis, MN, The Armory 04 – Chicago, IL, The Salt Shed 07 – Cincinnati, OH, The Andrew J Brady Music Center 08 – Detroit, MI, The Fillmore 10 – Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Events Center 11 – Philadelphia, PA, The Met 12 – Boston, MA, MGM Music Hall at Fenway 14 – Virginia Beach, VA, The Dome 15 – Washington DC, The Theater at MGM National Harbor 17 – Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Event Center 18 – Atlanta, GA, Coca-Cola Roxy
APRIL – CANADA: 06 – Halifax, NS, Scotiabank Centre 09 – Laval, QC, Place Bell 11 – Toronto, ON, Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto 14 – Winnipeg, MB, Burton Cummings Theatre 17 – Edmonton, AB, Edmonton Convention Centre 18 – Calgary, AB, Grey Eagle Event Centre 20 – Vancouver, BC, PNE Forum
“I Am The Primal Fear” is the perfect track to mark the release of German metal force PRIMAL FEAR’s new album, Domination. Out today via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), the 13-track record is a powerful statement of the band’s 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 André Hilger. Adding to the firepower is the band’s new guitar dream team, Thalìa 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.
“Again, 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!” states Scheepers.
Lyric video produced by Ingo Spörl (Omni Sensus Media)
Domination was recorded at Dennis Ward’s 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 Don’t Die 11. Crossfire 12. March Boy March 13. A Tune I Won’t Forget Bonus Track [physical only; excl. jewel case-CD] 14. Bridges Will Burn
L-R: André Hilgers (drums), Magnus Karlsson (guitars), Ralf Scheepers (vocals), Thalìa 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 Zlín – Masters of Rock Café 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
“Giants & Monsters bursts with energy and spirit, seasoned craftsmanship that embraces all eras of HELLOWEEN.” BRAVEWORDS (CA)
“The relentless experimentation of their ultimate seven-member line-up has finally reached the pinnacle with Giants & Monsters.” BURRN! (JP)
German metal icons HELLOWEEN have always been pioneers of the power metal scene: The godfathers of melodic speed metal are renowned for their brilliant records and unforgettable concerts. Giants & Monsters, the highly-praised follow-up to their self-titled No.1 album has finally arrived through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) and continues the band’s unparalleled legacy.
The long-awaited record will certainly be celebrated by the Pumpkinheads around the world on the band’s upcoming “40 Years Anniversary Tour.” The global tour will be more than exciting for the fans with a career-spanning set list and a brand-new live show, starting in Europe this autumn and followed by tours in Asia, North and Latin America.
Giants & Monsters is a truly impressive HELLOWEEN album: confident and bursting with vigor, the septet presents probably the most versatile album of their career. The album release is accompanied by a 90’s MTV style music video with “A Little Is A Little Too Much.” Under complete banishment of AI, it beams the viewer into a miniature doll house, making the artists not look like monsters, but GIANTS indeed.
Playing with optical illusions, the video captivates eyes, ears, and all other senses with HELLOWEEN’s trademark sense of humor and shows the fun within the band. The song itself is a veritable hit with a hook that carves its way into the fans’ minds and captivates immediately.
Photo credit: Mathias Bothor
L-R: Daniel Löble (drums), Michael Weikath (guitars), Markus Grosskopf (bass), Michael Kiske (vocals), Sascha Gerstner (guitars), Andi Deris (vocals), Kai Hansen (guitars, vocals)
Andi Deris comments on the song: “I wanted to write something about the last drop that causes a huge flooding – a little is a little too much. The story itself is a bit erotic. It’s about my first experiences when I was a teenager. You always dream about having sex and finally once you have it you realise: Okay, it took one second that something happened that you didn’t want in that moment. And here we go: A little is a little too much, better don’t move or don’t touch. But in the end, it is about all the minor things that get out of hand with this little bit more, and then it’s a little too much.”
Guitarist Sascha Gerstner, originator of the clip idea, adds: “HELLOWEEN have been known for going against the tide of heavy metal clichés since the 80’s. Think of music videos like ‘I Want Out’ or ‘Where The Rain Grows’, it always was about not taking yourself too seriously. With the music video for ‘A Little Is A Little Too Much,’ we wanted to pursue this spirit and connect the old days with the new era.”
Giants & Monsters – Track Listing: 01. Giants On The Run 02. Savior Of The World 03. A Little Is A Little Too Much 04. We Can Be Gods 05. Into The Sun 06. This Is Tokyo 07. Universe (Gravity For Hearts) 08. Hand Of God 09. Under The Moonlight 10. Majestic Bonus Track: 11. Out Of Control Additional Earbook Bonus Tracks: 12. Into The Sun [Andi Solo Version] 13. Into The Sun [Michi Solo Version] 14. Into The Sun [Acoustic Version Duet]
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