Sweden’s brutal, melodic, old-school death metal tyrants DEMONICAL premiere lyric video for new track “From Nothing”, taken from the band’s upcoming album “Chaos Manifesto”, due out on March 23rd in Europe and April 27th in North America via Agonia Records. The lyric video was designed by Pablo Rodrigues (Svart Design).  

There is a really good chance your first “black metal” band was Dimmu Borgir, and it was probably “Progenies of the Great Apocalypse” that shocked and surprised you because it wasn’t your average metal band. I’m not saying this is verbatim your situation, but there’s a good chance you fit somewhere in this situation. But, essentially, this is where I found myself in 8th or 9th grade, and a lot of people were in the same situation as I when that Nordic metal scene became larger than just the UK and America. Eight years after their last album, however, and many years of silence, Dimmu Borgir have returned, and things certainly are different than they were before.  

Polish black/death overlords Behemoth have announced to release a brand new live DVD/Blu-ray entitled Messe Noire on April 13, 2018. Commented singer, guitarist and mainman Nergal: “‘Messe Noire‘. Well, that is everything that the Behemoth live magick represents, and we’re stoked that we have a true representation on record for everyone out there to enjoy.  

Facing Fire releases their debut EP through Pavement Entertainment today, February 16, 2018. The band is excited to bring their heavy-hitting music to life. The new release is available on digital and streaming outlets worldwide.  

As anticipation continues to build for Myles Kennedy’s debut solo album, Year Of The Tiger, another lyric video is released worldwide. The video for the 3rd track, “Devil On The Wall,” can be seen below..  

Classic Metal renegades SACRED LEATHER have launched the official music video for “Power Thrust,” off the forthcoming album Ultimate Force.  

-Rock band From Ashes To New have released their single and lyric video for “Crazy,” premiering the song on SiriusXM Octane today. “Crazy” is the first single off of their upcoming LP, The Future, releasing April 20th via Better Noise Records / Eleven Seven Music.  

Influenced by bands like Iron Maiden and Dream Theater to Dragonforce and Angra, NOVAREIGN are the next generation of Progressive Power Metal telling stories in musical literature speaking to a generation influenced by epic fantasy tales, comic books and video games.  Having made a reputation for themselves through energy-abounding live shows filled with nonstop shredding guitar interplay and powerful traditional metal vocals NOVAREIGN will debut their album on Feb. 16th via M-Theory Audio. Legends is an hour-plus of over-the-top, shred-tastic epic, yet melodic, power and progressive metal.  

Sometime Ministry accomplice Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory) guests as a nightmarish clown on the band’s just-released video for the track “Wargasm  

With FOZZY set to hit the road next month for their Judas Rising Tour, the active rock band led by Chris Jericho have released the music video for “Painless,” the latest single from their JUDAS album (Century Media).  

Rikki Rockett – you know him for his incredible talents behind the drums with Poison and Devil City Angels. But there is so much more to this guy than kick drums and crashing cymbal.  

Burdens Within releases their self-titled debut album and official music video for “Dead End Towns.” The video for “Dead End Towns” paints a haunting picture of a man who has not had the luxury to pursue his dreams. However, he still retains a sense of hope, as his love of music shows, despite these harsh circumstances. The story pairs well with shots of Burdens Within playing in front of an abandoned factory, which conjures up a sense of urban decay.