Finnish metal trailblazers Lost Society  are officially back. The band have announced their brand new studio album Hell Is A State Of Mind , set for release on March 6, 2026  via Nuclear Blast Records . Alongside the album announcement, Lost Society have unleashed the first official single and music video, Blood Diamond , offering a powerful first look at what is shaping up to be their most fearless and uncompromising record to date. Four years after If The Sky Came Down , th

Rockshots Records have officially announced the signing of Italian power metal act Embrace Of Souls , marking a significant new chapter in the band’s career and creative evolution. Founded by drummer and composer Michele Olmi , Embrace Of Souls have steadily built a strong reputation within the Italian power metal scene by blending classic heavy and power metal influences from the 80s and 90s with epic and symphonic elements. Following the release of The Number Of Destiny  a

Portuguese extreme metal outfit GAEREA  have released a brand new single and music video titled “Phoenix” , taken from their upcoming album Loss , due out on March 20, 2026 . “Phoenix” arrives as the final single ahead of the album’s release and delivers a powerful statement of resilience, rebirth and emotional confrontation. The accompanying music video, directed by Tre Film , embraces a dystopian, steampunk inspired aesthetic that visually amplifies the song’s themes. The b

After months of anticipation, ' Beyond The Black '  have officially released their sixth studio album, "Break The Silence", today, January 9, 2026. The record marks a defining moment for the band, arriving as their most ambitious and fully realized statement to date. Following a period of relentless touring and steady growth, "Break The Silence" feels like the culmination of everything ' Beyond The Black ' have been building toward. A concept album rooted in melodic and symph

As 2026 begins, new details continue to emerge about Tony Iommi’s long awaited return to solo work. This time, the update came directly from his Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler, who revealed that the legendary guitarist is currently finishing a new album featuring a singer from Sweden. The revelation surfaced during a question and answer session at Steel City Con 2025 in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Asked whether he might collaborate again with Tony Iommi or Bill Ward in t

For a band that helped define thrash metal, expectations are always brutal. Especially when you are talking about Megadeth releasing music from what is being billed as their final studio album. With “Let There Be Shred,” however, there is no confusion, no hesitation, and no mixed message. This is Megadeth doing exactly what they do best. After the uneven reactions to previous singles, “Let There Be Shred” arrives like a punch to the face. Fast, aggressive, riff-driven and un

Some concerts are worth crossing borders for. Others turn that journey into something unforgettable. On December 15, at Huxleys Neue Welt in Berlin, Doro delivered one of those rare shows that reminds you why heavy metal still exists beyond trends, numbers, and nostalgia. The night started with Holy Mother , who handled opening duties with confidence and enough energy to set the mood. They did exactly what an opening band should do, but it was obvious that the room was waiti

For the first time in two years, 'Guns N' Roses'  have released brand new music, unveiling two fresh singles titled "Atlas"  and "Nothin'" , both of which arrive as the band gears up for an enormous 2026 world tour. The tracks, originally scheduled for release on December 2, were pushed back slightly but officially dropped on December 4, marking the group's first new material since 2023. A closer look at 'Atlas' and 'Nothin'' "Atlas" immediately puts the spotlight on Axl Rose

'Megadeth'  have announced six additional headlining shows for their highly anticipated 2026 farewell tour, giving fans across Europe more chances to see Dave Mustaine  and company before the band steps away from life on the road. The new concerts join an already extensive list of dates supporting the release of their final studio album, Megadeth , scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026 through Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint , under the Frontiers Label Group’s BLKIIBLK  banne

The German power metal group 'Helloween'  has confirmed that they will halt all upcoming performances for the rest of the year after vocalist Michael Kiske  developed a significant throat and respiratory condition. Their planned December concerts in Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan, part of the ongoing "40 Years Anniversary Tour", have been officially cancelled. In a message posted on their social media accounts, the band explained:"Dear pumpkinheads, we regret to announce that

"SEAL THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE HEART OF PARIS” Forty years after a young group of dreamers decided to form a band called ‘Majesty’, long before the name would be immortalized as ‘Dream Theater’, the prog metal giants celebrate their anniversary with a release already sparking discussion: “Quarantième: Live à Paris”. This new live album captures the most symbolic night of their European tour, a sold-out performance at the Adidas Arena, and it is far more than just another