Developing Your Brand: Creating a Unique Identity in the Music Industry
In this latest installment of our blog series, we turn our focus to one of the most crucial aspects of building a successful music career: developing your brand. Following our previous discussions on the foundational strategies in "Navigating the Early Days: Building...
NO DIVINITY Announces New Release Winter Promo
NO DIVINITY, the hardcore, metalcore adjacent outfit known for their intense and aggressive sound, is proud to announce their new release Winter Promo, available now in collaboration with Passing Time Records. Winter Promo features three fast, powerful, and...
INCITE Release Explosive New Single “Just A Rat”
Photo credit Kim Hansen Phoenix-based groovers and thrashers INCITE are making waves with their explosive new stand-alone single, "Just A Rat." This track infuses a fresh burst of energy into the metal scene, distinguishing itself with its unique vibe....
AAWKS Drops New Single “Cursed Soul” from Upcoming Album On Through The Sky Maze
Renowned for their distinctive fusion of heavy psych, stoner, doom, and fuzz rock, AAWKS is excited to announce the release of their latest single "Cursed Soul" from their upcoming album On Through The Sky Maze. Scheduled for full release on May 2nd via Black...
CARMERIA Release New Video For “The Hoping Heart”
CARMERIA is excited to announce the release of their new music video for "The Hoping Heart," a standout track from their 2024 hit album, Tragédie D'amour. The video captures the electric atmosphere of their sold-out hometown show, bringing an intimate live...
Death Metal-Punk Trio GALGEBERG Announces Debut Album Cerberus
Emerging from the historic shadows of Oslo’s Gallows Hill, the death metal-punk power trio GALGEBERG is set to release their explosive debut album Cerberus on March 28, 2025. Named after the infamous execution site turned intersection, GALGEBERG's music...
ENEMY INSIDE Celebrate Venom Album Release With Music Video For Explosive Title Track
“ENEMY INSIDE have done a great job of continuing to expand their sonic palette and“Venom” is poised to bring them up to the next level.”DEADRHETORIC.COM, Katarina McGinn - 9/10 Points “ENEMY INSIDE’s current album really offers something for...
A SCAR FOR THE WICKED Unveil New Guitar Playthrough Video for “Drowned In Gluttony”
Canadian deathcore band, A Scar For The Wicked (ASFTW), have released a new guitar playthrough video for their latest track "Drowned In Gluttony," off their 2024 album, Acolythus. This release follows the album’s success which hit the shelves last November 7th,...
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DIRKSCHNEIDER Balls To The Wall Reloaded Out Now Music Video For “London Leatherboys[feat. Biff Byford of SAXON]” Launched
L-R:Andrey Smirnov (guitars), Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Sven Dirkschneider (drums),Fabian “Dee” Dammers (guitars), Peter Baltes (bass) Photo credit: Linda Florin 40 years of Balls To The Wall: This milestone anniversary of ACCEPT’s iconic album simply couldn’t...
ARION Release New Album The Light That Burns The Sky & Unveil “Burning In The Skies” music video
“This record provides both new and seasoned metal listenerswith an engaging exploration of the possibilities of contemporary metalthrough its dynamic songwriting and well-executed production.”CHAOSZINE.NET (FI), Benedetta Baldin - 4/5 Points “2025 shows ARION in...
EDGE OF SANITY / NIGHTINGALE – Next titles of “Second Chapter” of catalogue re-issues out today!
Century Media Records and InsideOutMusic are pleased to announce the start of the upcoming “Second Chapter” of the comprehensive catalogue re-issue campaign for legendary and groundbreaking Death Metallers EDGE OF SANITY as well as versatile Prog/Hardrock outfit...
TRIPTYKON – Announce Vinyl Re-press Versions Of Their First Two Albums, Eparistera Daimones (2010) and Melana Chasmata (2014)
Avant-garde extreme metal act TRIPTYKON, the group fronted by singer/guitarist Tom Gabriel Warrior (Celtic Frost / Hellhammer / Triumph Of Death), announce long overdue vinyl re-press versions of their legendary first two albums Eparistera Daimones (2010) and Melana...
BRAINSTORM Launch “Crawling” Lyric Video & Embark On ‘Plague Of Rats’ Release Co-Headline Tour
“It’s rare that the slogan 'All killer, no filler' suits an album that well!”ROCK HARD (DE), Marcus Schleutermann - 9/10 Points “BRAINSTORM have proven that they belong to the very top of their genre once again.”STORMBRINGER.AT, Stephan Scholz - 4,5/5 Points “An...
CYHRA (Featuring Ex-AMARANTHE, Current HALO EFFECT, KAMELOT and SUBURBAN TRIBE members) Unleash New Digital Single “Skin From Bones”
Following their much celebrated single "Superman," CYHRA (Featuring Ex AMARANTHE and current HALO EFFECT and KAMELOT and SUBURBAN TRIBE members) are pleased to release even more new music today. "Skin From Bones" is the second release by the internationally recognised...
SATANIC TEA CO. Announces Easter Massacre Tour
The death metal merchants of mayhem, SATANIC TEA CO, are set to wreak havoc across Western Canada this April with a string of headlining dates alongside MISYRION, along with select performances as direct support for SIGNS OF THE SWARM. This run will mark SATANIC TEA...
CASKET ROBBERY Announces Upcoming Tour: Unleashing Terror Across the States!
Get ready for a sonic assault as Wisconsin's powerhouse death metal band CASKET ROBBERY gears up for their most ambitious tour yet! The band is thrilled to announce two electrifying tour segments, "A Flash of Horror" and "The Hellhowler Tour," set to ravage stages...
EXTERMINATUS Unleashes First Single “The Signal” with Captivating Lyric Video from Upcoming Album
EXTERMINATUS, the technical death metal band known for their intricate compositions and thematic depth, proudly presents the release of their new single "The Signal" from their highly anticipated third studio album, Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1. This single...
MASSETI Enters Progressive Metal Scene With Debut Album, “Against Our Fire” and “The Pool Of Liquid Dreams” Out Now
Progressive metal mastermind Tiago Masseti of MASSETI is excited to enter the scene with his dynamic new album, Odds and Ends, available June 14th, 2025. Seamlessly blending intricate polyrhythms, complex time signatures, and soaring melodies with crushing riffs and...
GOTTHARD Release Lyric Video For New Single “Rusty Rose”
While the world just celebrated one of the most romantic days of the year, Swiss hard rock icons GOTTHARD suddenly rouse us from slumber - namely with the third single from their upcoming album Stereo Crush, to be released on March 21, 2025 via RPM. Compared to their...
4 Factors That Modern Labels Evaluate
In 2025, many artists still want to attract the attention of prominent record labels. Record labels can be valuable partners, and can provide opportunities, connections, and assets that would be out of reach without their assistance. However, the majority of labels...
Rhüne Mountain Festival Announces Next Wave Of Bands
With only a few short months to go until launch, Rhüne Mountain Festival has today unveiled the next wave of bands confirmed to play the festival. In addition to the already-announced artists, today the festival confirms that R.I.P., DOOMBOYZ, GOZU, IAN BLURTON'S...
LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE Unveils Emotional New Single “Night Wept”
Rising from the vibrant Atlanta music scene, LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE is excited to announce the release of their emotionally charged new single, "Night Wept." This track is a deep dive into the tempestuous personal experiences of frontman Andrew Spann, featuring an...
EX DEO Release “Otho” Lyric Video. Vinyl Edition Of Year Of The Four Emperors Is Out Now
There’s no band that bridges the gap between ancient history and metal quite as much as Ex Deo. I think it’s not a very contentious opinion to say that the side project of Kataklysm’s frontman Maurizio Iacono has musically surpassed the main...
BRAINSTORM Give Another Lesson In History With Bengal-Inspired Single & Music Video “The Shepherd Girl (Gitagovinda)”
BRAINSTORM, Southern Germany’s well-established metal powerhouse, will not only kick-off a European run with their label mates ARION in less than two weeks, but also unleash their long-awaited new album Plague Of Rats on February 28, 2025 via RPM. Like first single...