VANDENBERG return with a new line-up, and studio album titled 2020 which will be released on May 29 via Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group. Led by master guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, the Dutch foursome released three quality albums during the early to mid-’80s, namely, the self-titled 1982 debut (spawning the US hit single ‘Burning Heart’), Heading For A Storm (’83) and Alibi (’85). They achieved commercial success and earned much acclaim. The band toured the U.S., Japan and Europe playing with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, KISS, Rush, Scorpions, Michael Schenker and more.  

Due to the current global health crisis as well as government-imposed travel and live performance restrictions, Finland’s Apocalyptica is rescheduling all U.S. and Canada dates on the band’s 2020 “Cell-0 World Tour.” This decision was made following the recommendations and legal regulations of government authorities including the Center for Disease Control to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Please hold on to your tickets and VIP packages as they will be honored on the new, rescheduled dates, listed below.  

They’ve been teasing their formation and the arrival of new music for months, and now the wait is nearly over! BPMD – the new heavy metal juggernaut featuring icons Bobby Blitz (Overkill) on vocals, drummer Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo), bassist Mark Menghi (Metal Allegiance) and guitarist Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head) – is pleased to announce that they have signed a worldwide contract with Napalm Records, joining the label’s growing roster of premier talent.  

CENTINEX originated in 1990 as a riff-oriented part of the classic Swedish death metal movement and disbanded in 2005 after releasing eight full-length albums. In 2014 they resurfaced, quite surprisingly, and with a refreshed line-up, delivered their celebrated come-back record, “Redeeming Filth”. The next album was inevitable and didn’t take another decade to assemble.  

Powerhouse rock ‘n’ roll band FOZZY announces rescheduled Save The World Tour starting July 10th in Columbus, OH and ending on September 5th in Orlando, FL. Due to the growing concerns of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and willingness to comply with CDC and government regulations, Fozzy realized it was necessary to reschedule their headline tour, originally scheduled from April 16th-May 9th, out of necessity to keep fans safe and healthy.  

Today, Sacred Reich has launched their new video for “Salvation”. Front-man and bassist Phil Rind comments: “We want to put something positive out there right now. ‘Salvation’ is about music’s ability to encourage and inspire us and bring us together.”  

The wait is finally over – DIE KREATUR, the beloved child of scene greats Dero Goi (OOMPH!) and Chris Harms (LORD OF THE LOST), has just released its first single, “Die Kreatur“ (English: “The Creature”), from the upcoming debut album Panoptikum, which will be released on May 22, 2020 via Napalm Records.  

Hard rock foursome Ravenscroft drops its latest album, See Through, on all streaming outlets via Pavement Entertainment. See Through follows Ravenscroft’s 2018 Rebel EP. The seasoned music veterans’ latest offering delivers on pounding metal riffs along with melodic ballads that captivates audiences and leaves them wanting more.  

Myrkur’s Amalie Bruun has always paved her own path and challenged underground preconceptions of heavy genres. Just after newfound motherhood, Bruun set out on a journey into the very heart of the Scandinavian culture that marked her own childhood with on her latest album, Folkesange. Available today on Relapse  

By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into an innovative future, Gibson has set the stage for the next era of shaping sound for present and future generations, genders and genres of music. Gibson is proud to partner with the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi to create the Tony Iommi “Monkey” 1964 SG Special Replica, a limited edition of his beloved 1964 Special SG.  

Polish black metal battalion MEDICO PESTE  

“Eradicate” marks the next single release before HEAVEN SHALL BURN’s new double album Of Truth And Sacrifice drops worldwide on March 20th, 2020.