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Jack previously said about the album, “This is the album I always hoped I would make, one that would be filled with power and glory but also melodic and passionate at the same time. This is the sequel to my 1984 album Out Of The Darkness, and it truly is a worthy successor that I believe will be embraced with the same affection that greeted the original. So yes, Out Of The Darkness Part II is here, and I urge everyone to listen to it. Keep the metal burning.”
For more than 25 years, Sacred Steel have been offering metalheads worldwide a killer, trend-free alternative to bloated trigger drums, cheesy keyboards and boring cliché sounds that are hyped year after year as “the next big thing in metal”. Sacred Steel have always remained true to themselves, constantly reinventing their traditional style and releasing some highly acclaimed classics, such as their legendary debut Reborn In Steel (1997 as the first German band ever signed to Metal Blade Records), the follow-up Wargods Of Metal, or their ground-breaking album Slaughter Prophecy.
Manowar have released the video below, along with the following message:
“The Blood Of Our Enemies Winter Tour 2025 was a journey filled with powerful moments, explosive energy, and the spirit of true metal. Each night left its mark, and every city added a new chapter to the story we continue writing together. United as one, we raised our voices, stood side by side, and created memories that will stay with us forever!
Get your denim and leather jackets ready for Ambush and their Napalm Records debut, Evil In All Dimensions, out September 5.
Marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their relentless quest for speed, Ambush captures the classic essence of heavy metal – championing the genre’s roots while setting a new benchmark for modern heavy music with their signature high octane vocals and riff driven anthems.
Grammy-winning, multiplatinum heavy metal band, Megadeth, have been hard at work on their upcoming 17th studio album, and today the band shared the studio timelapse video below, stating, “The making of our 17th studio album… can’t wait to drop this one.”
Megadeth recently announced an agreement for founder and frontman Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint with the Frontiers Label Group’s new imprint, BLKIIBLK.
Iron Maiden are gearing up for a milestone in their storied career with the “Run For Your Lives” world tour. Kicking off in May in Hungary, the trek will traverse Europe, with announced dates running through August.
This tour will be the band’s first with new drummer, Simon Dawson, in place of recently retired Nicko McBrain. Dawson previously played with Steve Harris in his other band, British Lion.
On April 19, Savatage performed live for the first time in 10 years in São Paulo, Brazil at the Monsters Of Rock festival at Allianz Parque. On April 21st, they played a headline show at Espaço Unimed in São Paulo, Brazil.
Savatage (Johnny Lee Middleton – bass, Chris Caffery – guitars, Al Pitrelli – guitars, Jeff Plate – drums, and Zak Stevens – vocals) recently announced tour dates across Europe for summer 2025, with a mix of festival appearances and headline shows.
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2. Vultures Vengeance - Those Who Sold The World (5:33)
3. Throne of Iron - The Final Rage (3:40)
4. Claymorean - 300 (5:44)
5. Dragon Skull - Dragon Riders (4:42)
6. Blackslash - Heroes, Saints & Fools (4:58)
7. Crimson Storm - Speed Hammerin' Metal (3:17)
8. White Tower - Enforcer (4:02)
9. Loanshark - Machine Gunner (4:40)
10. Sign of the Jackal - Breaking the Spell (3:25)
1. Reflection - Lord of the Wind (5:14)
2. Power Crue - Eternity is my Enemy (5:15)
3. Firewind - Destiny Is Calling (3:56)
4. Hammerfall - Brotherhood (4:40)
5. Powercross - Final Storm (5:37)
6. Sacred Outcry - The Flame Rekindled (Lurid Lights And Drunken Revelry) (5:06)
7. Kamelot - A Feast For The Vain (3:57)
8. Jag Panzer - King at a price (3:49)
9. Domine - The Song Of The Swords (5:41)
1. Skull Fist - Long Live The Fist (3:40)
2. Enforcer - Mesmerized by Fire (4:02)
3. Night League - Trashing Revolt (4:12)
4. Jet Jaguar - Jet Ranger (5:21)
5. Riot City - Eye of the Jaguar (4:59)
6. Lethal Saint - Chains of the Devil (5:39)
7. R.U.S.T.X - Frontier Heroes (4:06)
8. Hardraw - Second Coming (5:07)
9. Mirror - Black Magic Tower (4:43)
10. Solitary Sabred - Assassins of Carthage (3:28)