‘Balls To The Wall’ Is A Respectable Tribute To A Classic Accept Album
More than 40 years ago, Accept released what has gone on to be one of its most iconic albums in the form of Balls to the Wall. Released in December 1983, the album caused controversy at least here in the United States with its cover art and interpreted themes. Ironically, it has gone on to sell roughly 500,000 copies globally and …
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Meshuggah Debuts ‘Ligature Marks’ “Live Clip”
Feb. 7 — Meshuggah unveiled a “live” clip of its song ‘Ligature Marks’ Friday. The video and song are featured in the forthcoming re-issue of the band’s 2022 album, Immutable. Originally released Apr. 1, 2022 through Nuclear Blast Records, it will see its re-issue Apr. 4, 2025 through Reigning Phoenix Music. Pre-orders are open. The new live clip features the band’s song played …
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Dirkschneider Debuts Forthcoming Album’s Second Single, Video
Feb. 6 — Audiences got a new preview of Dirkschneider’s forthcoming re-issue of Accept’s Balls to the Wall this week. The band debuted the album’s second single, ‘Winter Dreams‘ and the song’s companion video Thursday. It follows the recent debut of the re-issue’s lead single, the album’s title track, which features guest vocals from Sabaton front man Joakim Broden. The updated take of ‘Winter Dreams’ …
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Grave Digger Offers Up 2025’s First Great Hard Rock Album in ‘Bone Collector’
The new year is officially here and with the new year here, it will not be long before the first new music of the year drops. Next Friday, Jan. 17, Grave Digger will release its latest album, Bone Collector. The band’s 22nd (yes, 22nd) full-length studio recording, this 11-song record is the first great hard rock record of 2025. This is evidenced …
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Grave Digger Debuts New Album’s Second Single, ‘Killing Is My Pleasure’
Nov. 15 — Grave Digger fans are getting a taste of the band’s forthcoming album this weekend. The band premiered its new single, ‘Killing is My Pleasure‘ Friday, along with the song’s visualizer. The song is featured in the band’s forthcoming album, Bone Collector, which is scheduled for release Jan. 17 through Rock of Angels Records, a division of Reigning Phoenix Music. Pre-orders are …
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Tungsten’s Latest LP Is A “Grand” New Record From The Band
Power metal band Tungsten will release its latest album early next month. The Grand Inferno, the band’s fourth album (and first for Reigning Phoenix Music), is set for release Nov. 8. Coming roughly two years after the release of the band’s then latest album, Bliss (2022), the 11-song album is another work that will appeal to the band’s established audiences. It will …
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No Slayer? No Problem. King’s Solo Debut Does Well To Fill Former Band’s Void
Slayer, one of the “Big Four” bands of the thrash metal community, has been in the news quite a bit this year. This following the announcement early this year that the band planned to reunite for a pair of festivals – the annual Riot Fest and Louder Than Life festivals – and further announcement of the band’s addition to the …
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Kerry King Announces New Live Dates In Support Of Solo Debut
Feb. 6 — A day after announcing he will release his debut solo album, From Hell I Rise, Kerry King has announced a new series of live dates in support of the record, which is due out May 17 through Reigning Phoenix Music. King announced Tuesday, he will join Lamb of God on the road this summer. He will be a special …
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Kerry King Announces Solo Debut Details; Premieres Album’s Lead Single
Feb. 5 — Slayer may be gone but founding member Kerry King is far from done making music. King announced Monday, he will release his debut solo album, From Hell I Rise May 17 through Reigning Phoenix Music. Pre-orders are open. The album features King’s Slayer band mater Paul Bostaph on drums, Kyle Sanders (Hellyeah) on bass, Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head) on guitar, and …
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