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September 11, 2023
GRAVE DIGGER PART WAYS WITH GUITARIST AXEL RITT

German heavy metal institution, Grave Digger, has announced that guitarist Axel Ritt is no longer a member of the band. They issued the following brief statement earlier today:

"From now on Grave Digger and guitarist Axel Ritt are going separate ways. We would like to thank Axel for his many years of engagement and wish him, personally and musically, only the best."

September 11, 2023
RAGE LIVE AT SUMMER BREEZE 2023; PRO-SHOT VIDEO OF FULL SET STREAMING

On August 19, German power metal band, Rage, performed at the 2023 edition of Germany's Summer Breeze festival. You can now watch professionally-filmed footage of the band's full set, courtesy of ARTE Concert.

Setlist:
Resurrection Day
Solitary Man

September 11, 2023
PENTAGRAM CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY AT WACKEN OPEN AIR 2023; PRO-SHOT LIVE VIDEO RELEASED

US doom metal pioneers, Pentagram, celebrated their 50th anniversary upon the Headbangers Stage at the 2023 edition of Germany's Wacken Open Air festival. Watch iconic Bobby Liebling and his band still bringing the noise, below.

Songs:
Sign Of The Wolf / Sinister
Be Forewarned

September 08, 2023
BAVARIA'S SAVAGE RELEASE NEW TRACK "MAKE MY DAY"

Bavarian mean metallers Savage have unveiled their new single, "Make My Day". The track is the second to be revealed from the band's debut album, Glory Riders, set for international release on September 22nd via Dying Victims Productions.

Hailing from Bavaria, Savage formed in 2019 and promptly began solidifying their aesthetic. 

September 08, 2023
ELDRITCH TO RELEASE INNERVOID ALBUM IN NOVEMBER

Eldritch will release their new album, Innervoid, on November 17 via Scarlet Records.

Recorded and produced by Eugene Simone and Eldritch at ES Studio and Magnitudo Studio; mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio; masterfully illustrated by Federico Mondelli; Innervoid will be released in the following formats:

- digipack CD
- digital

September 07, 2023
DIVINER ANNOUNCE AVATON ALBUM

Diviner will release their new album Avaton on November 10 via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records.

Inspired songwriting and uncompromised heavy metal greatness with all the elements of a real classic. Powerful, melodic, epic, dark, spiritual, atmospheric, intense, aggressive, raw and diverse at the same time. Outstanding production, dynamic sound, exceptional lyrics, addictive riffs, wonderful melodies, catchy-anthemic choruses, jaw-dropping guitar work...

September 07, 2023
HEAVY LOAD RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY

40 years have passed since Heavy Load released their album Stronger Than Evil (1983). Now, at last, on October 6, Heavy Load will release their comeback album titled: Riders Of The Ancient Storm.

Heavy Load’s comeback album reflects their well-known sound and songwriting. Still, many songs echo these pioneers’ famous Viking themes and existential lyrics.

September 07, 2023
TANKARD LIVE AT SUMMER BREEZE 2023; PRO-SHOT VIDEO OF FULL SET STREAMING

On August 19th, German thrash legends, Tankard, performed at the 2023 edition of Germany's Summer Breeze festival. You can now watch professionally-filmed footage of the band's full set, courtesy of ARTE Concert.

Setlist:
Rectifier
The Morning After

September 07, 2023
K.K. DOWNING CONFIRMS HE WILL NEVER PERFORM WITH JUDAS PRIEST AGAIN - "I WAS EXPECTING TO BE BACK IN THE BAND WHEN THERE WAS AN OPENING"

Speaking with Metal Hammer, former Judas Priest guitarist and founder of KK's Priest, K.K. Downing, spoke bluntly about the fact he will never perform with Judas Priest again even though he did so during the band's induction to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2022.

Downing: "No. Before I started KK’s Priest, I asked if they’d consider me stepping back into my rightful place, because at one point they announced they were going out as a four-piece.

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