by Olivia Duncan | Feb 27, 2026 | News
[photo: Jarkko Piipari] Finnish power metal pioneers SONATA ARCTICA have unleashed a brand-new single titled “Freedom Concept.” The track arrives as a powerful statement in the band’s 30th anniversary year, followed by an extensive touring schedule, and delivers...
by Olivia Duncan | Feb 26, 2026 | News
Modern metal collective A COLD PARADISE return with their crushing new video single “Impatient,” continuing to shape a sound defined by weight, atmosphere, and cinematic scope. Founded in 2025 by vocalist Antonio Calanna (formerly ALL FOR METAL) and signed...
by Olivia Duncan | Feb 26, 2026 | News
Vancouver, BC progressive metal project SWANWRITER has announced the upcoming release of its second full-length album, melodies of despair, arriving independently on June 26. Alongside the announcement, the project unveils the album’s second single,...
by Olivia Duncan | Feb 26, 2026 | News
Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta-based band TOM & I announce the release of their powerful new single, “The Night The Sky Cried In Atlanta,” an emotionally charged tribute honoring the life, legacy, and lasting influence of Brent Hinds. Formed in 2025 in Atlanta,...
by Olivia Duncan | Feb 26, 2026 | News
Swedish modern power metal force METALITE have officially signed a worldwide contract with PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, marking a major new milestone in the band’s rapidly ascending career! Following the signing, the band have unleashed...
by Olivia Duncan | Feb 25, 2026 | News
ØVI unveil “Absolve,” the closing track from their new EP Hedera Helix, available today on all streaming platforms. Serving as the final statement of the four-track release, “Absolve” channels confrontation into clarity, presenting metal as a force of...
