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Bloodstock Open Air organizers have shared the new video below, along with the following introduction:
“Bay Area thrash titans, Forbidden, roared back into the spotlight at Bloodstock Open Air 2024, unleashing a ferocious set that proved the legends are far from finished. Taking over the main stage on August 10th, the band tore through a barrage of classics, bringing pure thrash chaos to Catton Park.
Legendary keyboardist Don Airey, the master behind the keys for some of rock’s most iconic albums, has released his new solo album, Pushed To The Edge. Airey has also released the track “Godz Of War”, and you can listen to the song below.
As one of the most recorded keyboardists of all time, with over 300 albums featuring his unmistakable sound, Don Airey’s skills have been valued by nearly every rock ‘n’ roll superstar. The list includes legendary artists and bands such as Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Gary Moore, Brian May, Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath, and, of course, Deep Purple
1. Teaser Sweet - Deep in the Woods (3:38)
2. Freeways - Give Em The Gears (3:44)
3. Tanith - Seven Moons (Galantia Part 2) (5:54)
4. Flight - Ride On (5:07)
5. Night - Ride On (4:37)
6. Wytch Hazel - Ride On (4:04)
7. Phantom Spell - Palantiri (4:12)
8. Trial - Sisters of the Moon (6:24)
9. Horisont - Pushin' the Line (3:11)
10. Screamer - Highway Of Heroes (3:43)
11. Terminal - Heavy Metal Lokomotiva (3:12)
1. Blood Star - Wait to Die
2. Sonja - Nylon Nights
3. Cobra Spell - The Devil Inside of Me
4. Rave in Fire - Shout
5. Tower - Let There Be Dark
6. Chevalier - In the Grip of Night
7. Solicitor - Grip Of The Fist
8. Sign of the Jackal - Breaking the Spell
9. Receiver - Raiders Of The Night
10. Scavenger - Streetfighter
11. Natthammer - Guardian of Light
12. Telomyras - Throne of Ruin
13. Dolmen Gate - Rest In Flames
Revelations Of The Insane: Demos & Rarities, a highly essential collection of rare Trouble recordings covering 1980 to 1994, will be released on double LP editions on May 30.
This fine double disc release combines two releases previously only available on vinyl, under the name of Revelations (Life Or Death) – Demos & Rarities Part 1 and Victim Of The Insane – Demos & Rarities Part 2, both released in 2011
Soul Sign, comprised of singer Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli Jon Roth, Ted Nugent), bassist Bjorn Englen (Dio Disciples, Yngwie Malmsteen, Quiet Riot), drummer Mike Cancino (Unida, Lynch Mob), and guitarist Rob Math (Leatherwolf, Player), is releasing the long awaited album,
Desert Fire, on April 4 on all digital platforms through Earache Records, and on CD in the US and Canada via Roxx Records.
On May 16, 2025, powerhouse label ROAR! will reissue the first three, iconic records by Swedish thrash and speed metal legends Hexenhaus: A Tribute To Insanity (1988), The Edge Of Eternity (1990), and Awakening (1991).
Available on CD, colored vinyl and digitally, the physical products will also come with new liner notes and an exclusive history text. All formats got remastered by Ronnie Björnström (Mezzrow).
Helsinki-based heavy metal band Chalice is set to unveil their new single, “The Pact”, on March 20, 2025. The track continues the band’s evolution, offering a compelling exploration of the balance between knowledge and faith, and the sacrifices one must make in pursuit of either.
“The Pact” delves into the psychological turmoil of yearning for understanding while grappling with the consequences of irreversible choices.
The first edition of Rock Hard Festival Greece will take place in Athens, Greece on September 12 and 13, 2025. The festival features a one-off world exclusive performance of Candlemass featuring former vocalist Messiah Marcolin! This will be the first (and only) time in over 20 years that Messiah has performed live with the band.
The second wave of bands have been announced for Rock Hard Greece and coming in from New Jersey are legendary thrashers Overkill....