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April 20, 2023
OFFICER X DEBUT "OFFICER" LYRIC VIDEO

American hard rock and traditional heavy metal band, Officer X, has released their latest lyric video, for the song "Officer" from the band's debut album, Hell Is Coming.

Officer X comments: "The song, which was one the first written by Rod van Stoli (vocals / guitars) and Peet Giolan (bass / vocals), follows the misadventures of an unnamed protagonist through the seedy back-alleys of Las Vegas in search of his sanity and dignity.

April 20, 2023
URIAH HEEP DEBUT "GOLDEN LIGHT" MUSIC VIDEO

British hard rock legends and progenitors, Uriah Heep, have released a music video for "Golden Light", a track from the band's 25th studio album, Chaos & Colour, released back in January via Silver Lining Music. Watch the new clip below.

Golden Light” is a smorgasbord of soaring melodies, robust rhythm, luscious guitar lines, and brims with spiritual optimism. “We’ve always had positive energy in everything we do,” beams Mick Box, Uriah Heep’s venerable and effervescent founding member.

April 13, 2023
GREEK HEAVY METALLERS THELEMITE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM DETAILS

Sleasy Rider SRL has announced the title and the tracklist of the new, third album of Greek heeavy metal outfit ThelemitE!

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST” will be released worldwide (physical and digital) by Sleaszy Rider SRL , on Friday, July 7, 2023.

April 11, 2023
SWEET & LYNCH RELEASE "MIRACLE" SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO

Sweet & Lynch, the musical union of vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet (Stryper, Iconic) and guitarist George Lynch (Lynch Mob, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), have have released a second single from their upcoming third album, Heart & Sacrifice, out May 19.

The combination of Sweet’s powerful, high-octane vocals and Lynch’s immediately recognizable guitar heroics once again prove to be an unbeatable combination sure...

April 11, 2023
WARLORD TO UNDERTAKE LIMITED NUMBER OF SPECIAL SHOWS IN 2024; LINEUP REVEALED

Warlord, the legendary cult US metal band formed in 1980, announced today that they will undertake a limited number of special shows in 2024 to celebrate both the legacy of the band, as well as the music and memory of founding guitarist.

William J Tsamis, who sadly passed away in May 2021.

April 11, 2023
FIRSTBORNE FEAT. CHRIS ADLER AND JAMES LOMENZO RELEASE NEW SINGLE "FOLLOWER"; AUDIO

International metal supergroup, Firstborne, have released a new single, "Follower".

The band featuries the inimitable Chris Adler (drums) and James Lomenzo (bass) alongside soft-shred pioneer Myrone (guitar) and rising star vocalist Girish Pradhan. Their new song was self-produced by the band with mixing / mastering by longtime collaborator Machine.

April 11, 2023
HAUNT SHARES VIDEO FOR "CHIMERA" FROM NEW ALBUM, GOLDEN ARM, DUE IN MAY

California traditional heavy metal masters Haunt have premiered the music video for their second single, "Chimera". The band's upcoming ninth album, Golden Arm, is due out May 5th via Iron Grip Records and Church Recordings

"'Chimera' is all about using your imagination," says frontman Trevor William Church.

April 11, 2023
BLACK SABBATH TO RELEASE SUPER DELUXE EDITION OF LIVE EVIL

Heavy metal legends Black Sabbath in association with BMG will release a 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition of Live Evil on June 2, 2023 – featuring the lineup of Ronnie James Dio (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass), and Vinny Appice (drums).

This new edition of Live Evil was remixed by Wyn Davis and remastered for the 40th anniversary and includes hardback book...

April 07, 2023
SAXON ENLIST DIAMOND HEAD'S BRIAN TATLER AS THEIR NEW TOURING GUITARIST

Following the official announcement on March 10 that founding Saxon guitarist, Paul Quinn, will step down from touring duties, the band are very pleased to announce that Brian Tatler from Diamond Head will be appearing with Saxon for shows starting July 2023.

Says Biff Byford" “We welcome our good friend Brian Tatler aboard the Saxon battleship on our live journey across the World … Bring It On!!”

April 07, 2023
BONFIRE RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR "S.D.I." (MMXXIII VERSION); RE-RECORDED CLASSIC ALBUMS DUE IN SEPTEMBER

For more than 35 years, Bonfire have been the embodiment of "hard 'n' heavy made in Germany“. September 22 will see the band reissue their most wanted albums - Point Blank, Fireworks and Don't Touch The Light - as MMXXIII re-recorded versions with entirely new artwork.

Available for the very first time as digital format on all streaming providers, as coloured limited and none limited vinyl and as CD digipack, you can now pre-save your favorite album via AFM Records,

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