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Continue reading →: Album Review: Bloodhunter-Sons of the Abandoned.Melodic death metal act Bloodhunter are set to release their fourth album Sons of the Abandoned this Friday via ROAR (A division of Reigning Phoenix Music. The music is fresh, brutal and melodic set against the backdrop of crushing riffs and indelible grooves that will keep the music going long…
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Continue reading →: Paranormal Expert Claims Download Mascot Dog is HauntedPhoto Credit:AdrenalinePR singer and paranormal expert Brocarde claims to be in possession of a haunted vintage Download Dog mascot amid fears it could become the next Annabelle. The eerie relic, a snarling, wide-toothed two-inch-tall Download Dog toy dating back to 2015, was discovered in a box hidden in Brocarde’s basement. Since unearthing the…
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Continue reading →: The Real Mckenzies Return with New Album “On Yer Bike”Photo Courtesy of Cat Ashbee Vancouver Celtic punk lifers The Real McKenzies returned last week with their new album On Yer Bike, on Stomp Records. Their first full-length release since the closing of the Fantastically named Fat Wreck Chords, the record marks both a new chapter and a defiant continuation…
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Continue reading →: Album Review: ANA-Motivated by DeathAustralian Symphonic metal band ANA returned last week with the release of their first LP “Motivated by Death” via Eclipse Records. The release comes after the success of 2023’s first EP The Art of Letting Go, which was critically acclaimed. The eight songs look at the human experience through strong…
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Continue reading →: Album Review: Ice Chemicals-The Lowest PointFemale- Fronted Metal band Ice Chemicals have released their much anticipated full length sophomore album “The Lowest Point” via an Independent Label. The Lowest Point follows the release of 2022’s debut Alchemy. Formed in 2020, they have built their fanbase around groovy female vocals, combined with fierce growls to create…
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Continue reading →: Frozen Crown Announces New Album[Photo Credit: Raoul Noise] Italian Power Metal act FROZEN CROWN have announced the name of their new album, The Legend of the Six Kings, which is due out on October 2, 2026 via Napalm Records. their sixth album sends the Italian band on an epic quest. Taking a more narrative approach than…
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Continue reading →: Dimmu Borgir Returns: The Grand Serpent Rising Album ReviewFollowing an eight-year break, the Norwegian metal band is Dimmu Borgir back with their new album, “Grand Serpent Rising.” This album is an important milestone for the band, marking their return after more than thirty years in the music scene. The title symbolizes the Year of the Snake, marking the…
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Continue reading →: One Machine Announces “East to West” Japan Debut TourMercyful Fate bassist Becky Baldwin to join European Tour Photo Credit:Press ONE MACHINE are excited to announce their upcoming “East To West” tour, which marks the bands debut in Japan. Obscura and Fallujah will provide support during two nights in Tokyo, followed by performances in Nagoya and Osaka. ONE MACHINE then heads on to Europe for a string of…
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Continue reading →: Green Lung Announces Dance to the Grave Tour 2026 in UK and EuropePhoto Credit: Nuclear Blast Records Green Lung have announced a UK and Europe tour this winter called the Dance to the Grave Tour MMXXVI. The fifteen-date tour starts in Belgium on December 3rd and includes five days in British cities, beginning on December 16th at The Roundhouse in London. Riding…
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Continue reading →: The Blue Beat Label Announces Tribute to Prince BusterThe Blue Beat Label is delighted to announce that Prince Buster – Blue Beat Hits is out on The Blue Beat Label on August 7th 2026. Prince Buster was one of the foundational figures in Jamaican music. His “Blue Beat Hits” refer to a prolific series of singles released on…
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