ENFORCER discuss writing and recording »Zenith« in first album trailer!
Swedish metallers ENFORCER will release their forthcoming studio album »Zenith«, in both English and Spanish, on April 26, 2019 through Nuclear Blast. Today, the band has […]
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GRAND MAGUS second album trailer released
Swedish riff lords GRAND MAGUS are set to release their new studio album »Wolf God« on April 19th through Nuclear Blast. Today, band frontman and […]
AMON AMARTH reveals details for new album, ‘Berserker’ launches video for first single “Raven’s Flight”
On May 3rd, Amon Amarth will release their 11th full-length, Berserker, via Metal Blade Records (North America)/Sony Music (International)! For a preview of the album, […]
FOREVER STILL unleash rehearsal session video of ‘Rew1nd’
On March 29th, FOREVER STILL will unleash their sophomore full-length release »Breathe In Colours« via Nuclear Blast. Inspired by a dystopian cyberpunk future and the fact that […]
CHILDREN OF BODOM third single & music video released
Finland’s melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM are going to release their tenth album, »Hexed«, on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band […]
GRAND MAGUS first digital single & lyric video released
Swedish riff lords GRAND MAGUS are set to release their new studio album »Wolf God« on April 19th through Nuclear Blast. Today, the band released […]
COUNTLESS GOODBYES releases video “Watch Hiding from Myself” from forthcoming album Cycles
Countless Goodbyes announces their genesis, introducing a new surprising sound to fans and lovers of metal and rock with the release of their long-awaited debut album, […]
BEAST IN BLACK hit the German album charts with »From Hell With Love« at #6!
Up and coming metallers BEAST IN BLACK released their sophomore record titled »From Hell With Love«, on February 8 through Nuclear Blast Records. Thanks to […]
IN FLAMES discuss the mixing, artwork and lyrics in second album webisode
We’re less than a month away from the highly anticipated release of IN FLAMES thirteenth studio album, »I, The Mask« out March 1st, and today, […]
KORPIKLAANI release lyric video for ‘Øl Øl’ feat. TROLLFEST
Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI recently kicked off 2019 with a bunch of successful Finnish shows. Next week, the group will embark on their highly […]
BEAST IN BLACK new studio album »From Hell With Love« out now
Only 15 months after the release of their highly-acclaimed debut album »Berserker«, up and coming metallers BEAST IN BLACK have finally unleashed their highly anticipated follow-up »From Hell With […]
FLAT EARTH release new lyric video – more tour dates announced!
Recently voted as one of the best newcomer bands 2018 on the 3rd position in the Finnish magazine Soundi, FLAT EARTH is unleashing a brand-new […]
BEAST IN BLACK mastermind Anton Kabanen talks about his expectations to new album and tour
We had the pleasure to interview BEAST IN BLACK mastermind Anton Kabanen and he opened up on many things regarding his expectations regarding their forthcoming […]
FOREVER STILL announce sophomore album “Breathe In Colours”, launch first single and pre-order!
Megacorporations owning our governments, the world on the verge of ecological collapse – is this 2019? When Philip K. Dick wrote what would later become […]
MUSTAN KUUN LAPSET to release new single “Kohti valoa”; video available
Finnish dark metal veterans Mustan Kuun Lapset have released a new single “Kohti valoa“ (translated into english: towards the light). The single is a piece of their upcoming sixth […]
UNE MISÈRE signs to Nuclear Blast and releases music video for ‘Damages’
Icelandic wrecking crew UNE MISÈRE have signed to Nuclear Blast Records. UNE MISÈRE comment, “As a band we are more than excited to be signing with a label that has hosted […]
BEAST IN BLACK talk about album title and artwork in third »From Hell With Love« trailer!
In about three weeks, up and coming metallers BEAST IN BLACK will finally unleash their sophomore album »From Hell With Love«, on February 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. […]
MESHUGGAH Announce reissues for “Nothing”, “I”, “Catch Thirtythree”, “obZen” and “Koloss”
Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers MESHUGGAH are proud to release an exclusive collection of vinyl reissues celebrating the bands legacy. The collection offers a limited, one-time only pressing that […]
IMPERIA sharing first song from their upcoming ”Flames Of Eternity” album
IMPERIA has posted the following on their Facebook page: Hi everyone! Finally we can share the first song from the new upcoming ”Flames Of Eternity” […]
IN FLAMES drop new title track and lyric video for ‘I, The Mask’
After recently announcing the release of their upcoming album »I, The Mask«, out on March 1 via Nuclear Blast (worldwide, excl. North America) and Eleven Seven […]
BEAST IN BLACK release new single ‘Die By The Blade’; lyric video streaming!
Up and coming metallers BEAST IN BLACK will unleash their sophomore album »From Hell With Love«, next month on February 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. After posting a […]
SABATON History Channel to launch 7 February 2019
A brand new Youtube channel dedicated to telling the stories behind SABATON’s music will launch next month. The band has teamed up with historians Indy Neidell and Timeghost to create […]
KATATONIA Guitarist On Band’s Hiatus: “There’s A Lot Of Things To Be Solved”
In December 2017, Katatonia announced they’d be rescheduling a handful of tour dates due to the medical situation of guitarist Roger Öjersson, after whose performances they’d go […]
Nordic Metal Staff Top-5 Albums 2018
Roughly a week before Christmas our Nordic Metal staff got a request to each deliver a Top-5 Albums of 2018 before the year changes. Sounded […]
SILVER BULLET sign to Reaper Entertainment Europe
REAPER ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE proudly announces the signing of the Finnish Symphonic-Heavy-Metal-Newcomers SILVER BULLET. The story of SILVER BULLET began in 2008, in a form of Dirge Eternal. The band quickly […]
KORPIKLAANI release lyric video to ‘Beer Beer’ feat. ALESTORM’s Christopher Bowes & announce more tour dates
2018 will go down in the history as an important year for KORPIKLAANI. The band celebrated its 15th anniversary, released their 10th album »Kulkija« and finally wrapped up […]
BEAST IN BLACK discuss the inspiration for »From Hell With Love« in second album trailer!
Up and coming metallers BEAST IN BLACK lie in wait for the release of their sophomore album »From Hell With Love«, on February 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. […]
‘Lords Of Chaos’ Norwegian Black Metal Movie To Be Released In February
The English-language film “Lords Of Chaos”, based on true events in the Norwegian black metal music scene in the early 1990s, will open in theaters […]
RIFFTERA to release “Across the Acheron” album on January 18th 2019
Finnish melodic death thrashers Rifftera will release their new album, called “Across the Acheron“, on January 18th, 2019 through Inverse Records. The album follows band’s debut, “Pitch […]
CHILDREN OF BODOM Discuss The Title And Cover Art For HEXED
Finland’s melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM are going to release their tenth album, »Hexed«, on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, Alexi Laiho discusses how the album title, »Hexed«, as well […]
SOILWORK – release brand new song ‘Stålfågel’, animated music video available!
Swedish visionary metallers SOILWORK have released the official animated music video for the brand new song, ‘Stålfågel‘. Check out the video below The song is […]
CHILDREN OF BODOM – ‘Under Grass And Clover’ Guitar Playthrough!
Finland’s melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM are going to release their tenth album, »Hexed«, on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the […]
RIFFTERA released a second single Cutthroat Game from the upcoming second album!
Finnish metal band Rifftera has released a new single called Cutthroat Game. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming second album, “Across the Acheron“, which will […]
SUOTANA part ways with bassist
We’re sad to announce that Harri Portimo leaves the bassist throne of SUOTANA. November’s gig at Helsinki was his last one and we’ll do our […]
SABATON – release second interview trailer about “Carolus Rex”!
SABATON released another trailer detailing the band’s classic release, »Carolus Rex«. Watch as bassist Pär Sundström reveals how the band approached the task of telling the Swedish Empire’s story […]
BEAST IN BLACK announce European headline tour 2019 with TURMION KÄTILÖT
Up and coming metallers BEAST IN BLACK recently finished their first festival season, incl. appearances at well-known festivals such as Tuska Open Air (FIN), Norway Rock Festival (N), Nova Rock […]
FOREST OF SHADOWS to release long-anticipated new album in December – first single ‘Drowned by Guilt’ is out now!
Swedish Forest of Shadows return after almost 10 years of silence! “Among the Dormant Watchers” is the long awaited third full-length album from Forest of […]
Profane Omen – Ooka
Depends which sources you believe it’s been 4-5 years since their previous release “Reset“. Either way it’s quite a long time for a band between […]
SOILWORK new album recorded! Watch first trailer from studio
Swedish visionary metallers SOILWORK have finished the recordings for their long awaited upcoming 11th studio album. The as of yet untitled album is the band’s first in […]
STAM1NA new album “Taival” tracklist and artwork revealed
Cowboys from Lemi, Stam1na will release their new album titled “Taival” on October 12th 2018 through Sakara Records. They have revealed their artwork for the […]
VERJNUARMU drummer Janne Rissanen (Musta Savo) passed away
In deep sorrow, we announce the founding member of our band, Janne Rissanen, known as Musta Savo has left us after a long, exhausting illness […]
DOOM METAL from Sweden – Silver Grime to release debut album in October, music video out now
Swedish Epic Doom metal band Silver Grime will release their debut album ‘Healed By The Dark‘ on October 26th 2018 via Inverse Records. The band is featuring former […]
MY REFLECTION offers a showcase to Finnish metal with an atmospheric video “Homeland”
Finland is known for its thousands of lakes and major metal bands such as Stratovarius, Wintersun and Nightwish. Now the story of Finland’s 100 years […]
FOLLOW THE CIPHER to support LORDI in November!
Swedish newcomers FOLLOW THE CIPHER released their self-titled debut album on May 18th through Nuclear Blast. After only playing a few select (festival) shows in their young career, […]
EUGE VALOVIRTA and JULES NÄVERI releases “Triggered Boulevard” -single
The long-awaited ”Easy Does It” -album will be released on August 24th and the already released singles Feed the Fire (feat. Nico Hartonen) and Liquid Lunch (feat. Hannes […]
WRESTLING released a new music video about serial killer artist!
WRESTLING is an old school heavy metal band from Oulu, Finland and their debut album RIDE ON FREAKS is released via Inverse Records on September 14th 2018. The album pays […]
KORPIKLAANI release thought-provoking ‘Harmaja’ music video
Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI are set to release their new studio album »Kulkija« (“Wanderer”), on September 7th, 2018 via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band have unveiled the second single, ‘Harmaja’, […]
AMORPHIS and SOILWORK announce 2019 EU co-headline tour!
Finnish melancholic progressive metallers AMORPHIS released their enormously successful new album »Queen Of Time«, on May 18th, 2018 through Nuclear Blast. To present their new hymns live on stage, […]
South Park 2018 Tampere, Finland
Finland is most likely one of the best country for a metalhead to spend summer in. We literally have festivals that at least feature some […]
AMORPHIS “Queen Of Time” enters charts worldwide!
»Queen Of Time« (Nuclear Blast), the latest offering of melancholic progressive metallersAMORPHIS entered the charts worldwide, including #1 in Finland! In Germany, Finland, France, Switzerland, UK and USA they […]