Sweden’s HAMMERFALL has set “Threshold” as the title of its new album, due on October 23 in Europe, except in Germany, where it will arrive on October 20. The complete track listing for the CD is as follows:01. Threshold02. The Fire Burns Forever03. Rebel Inside04. Natural High05. Dark Wings, Dark Words06. Howlin’ With The ‘Pac07. […]

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have posted the cover artwork for their upcoming “best of” collection, “Metal is Forever – The Very Best of Primal Fear“, tentatively due on September 29 via Nuclear Blast Records. The artwork was created by Stephan Lohrmann, who was also responsible for the cover of PRIMAL FEAR‘s “Black Sun” album. […]

KINGDOM COME has set “Ain’t Crying for the Moon” as the title of their new album, due in Europe on October 13.In other news, former KINGDOM COME bassist Frank Binke, who played with the group in 2001, has rejoined the band.

PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner has posted the following update on his official web site:“GODDESS SHIVA – my first band, formerly known as SHIVA — will release their first album ever via MTM Music on October 20th, 2006. Check out the new GS web site.“Finally, I am excited to collaborate with my partner in crime […]

After nearly six years, two full-length monstrosities and tons of “great touring,” Swedish death metal act INSISION has parted ways with Earache/Wicked World Records.The band, which is currently seeking a new label home, has already finished writing material for its next album. Ten new songs are completed and Mick Usher, who also worked on INSISION‘s […]

Swedish epic/power metallers FALCONER have finished recording their fifth studio album, entitled “Northwind” — their first since the departure of singer Kristoffer GГ¶bel and return of Mathias Blad.“Northwind” will be released as a limited first edition featuring a bonus CD containing four Swedish folk songs and a video documentary of the album recordings.“Northwind” track listing:01. […]

Montreal-based hard rockers PRIESTESS have posted the video for their new single, “Run Home“, at their official web site. Check it out at this location. The song comes off the group’s debut CD, “Hello Master“, which was released last month via Red Ink.

A trailer for the upcoming DVD, “Live Untold“, from the legendary Bay Area thrash metal band LAAZ ROCKIT has been posted online at this location. Check out the DVD artwork by clicking here. The artwork was created by Mark DeVito of MetalBabies.com.“Live Untold” was produced by Ace Cook and will be released via Old School […]

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have changed the projected title of their new album to “Warball” from the previously announced “Sonic Rebellion“. The CD was recorded at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA by Juan Oretga and includes guitarists Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER) and Thaen Rassmussen. The group’s first CD with new vocalist […]

RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, has issued the following statement:“After a long, hard-fought battle with several debilitating health problems, our longtime friend and bassist for many years, Dan Moura, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. He […]