Epic Heavy Metal Supergroup Savage Oath Surprise-Releases Debut EP
Featuring members of Sumerlands and Visigoth and ex-members of Manilla Road and Eternal Champion, Savage Oath dropped an introductory EP with zero fanfare yesterday.
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Night Demon Unleashes New Album “Outsider” (Interview)
The California heavy metal band is set to release their third album "Outsider" this week, which pays special tribute to the chaotic creativity of the NWOBHM movement. We spoke to Jarvis Leatherby, vocalist/bassist, about the record.
Desolate Realm Grant Us Entry to “Forsaken Ground” (Early Track Stream)
The Finnish heavy/doom band taps into doom metal's grandeur and heavy metal's ferocity on their upcoming second full-length. Stream a new track here.
Megaton Sword Strikes with Undeniable “Might” (Early Track Stream + Interview)
The Swiss heavy metal band returns with their second album "Might & Power," a blazing follow-up to their debut. Check out a new track and interview here.
Eliminator’s Gleaming Metal Shines with an “Ancient Light” (Interview)
We talked to guitarist Jack MacMichael (Heavy Sentence) about the UK heavy metal band's new album, which made Brandon Corsair's 'best of 2022' list.
Ironflame’s Bold Traditional Metal Ventures “Where Madness Dares” (Interview)
We spoke to Ironflame mastermind Andrew D'Cagna (Nechochwen, Icarus Witch) about the band's evolution up through their latest album, 2022's "Where Madness Dwells."
Stälker’s “Cranking Evil” Is Pure Classic Speed Metal (Interview)
The New Zealand band blasted off a ripping two-song EP last month full of classic 1980s aggression. Read an interview with the band here.
Entering the Underground #26: Animalize’s Carnivorous Heavy Metal
The French heavy metal band's debut "Meat We're Made Of" is more than an eye-catching album cover, with powerful, catchy heavy metal holding no shortage of surprises. Read an interview with the band here.
Iron Maiden Continue the Legacy of the Beast at United Center 10/5/2022 (Live Review + Photos)
An Iron Maiden show is a thrilling adventure, a nostalgic blast, and a reminder of just how powerful the band is live. We caught them in Chicago last week with Within Temptation - here's a detailed review and tons of photos.
Raven and Riot Act Bring Timeless Heavy Metal To Tacoma (Live Report, 10/6/2022)
Raven is currently touring for the 40th anniversary of their classic album "Wiped Out." We caught them and Riot Act (ex-Riot members) laying waste in Washington state.