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W.E.B.‘s music has earned high praise for its “drama, extremity and bloodthirst in equal parts… energetic and unhinged.” The formidable symphonic extreme metal lineup is best experienced at one of their many crushing live gigs. Enter Darkness Alive, their first-ever live album, recorded in the quartet‘s hometown of Athens on September 22nd, 2024. “We shared the stage that night with Dark Funeral, and since we were making changes within the band, that had us excited. We made the decision to mark this day with a special release, hence our first official live album,"says vocalist/guitarist Sakis Prekas.

Swedish gothic rock band Scheitan has released a new video to, "A Kiss of Death", the opening track of the band's new album, “Wine For a Tormented Soul”, which is out now via The Circle Music.

ANGUS McSIX reveals the epic new single, “I Am Adam McSix”, cut from the band's upcoming sophomore album, Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye, out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records! The track gives the band's new main character, Angus McSix's brother Adam McSix, space to introduce himself, with his heroism further praised by a feature from Italian symphonic power metal pioneers Rhapsody Of Fire. Also, Alex Krull (Leaves Eyes, Atrocity) makes an appearance in the official music video as the Screaming Cauldron. ANGUS McSIX is ready to conquer, wielding the power of metal as their mighty weapon!

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA have today announced a winter 2026 UK and EU headline tour.Next year through October, the band will head across Europe, finishing up in the UK with dates in Bristol, Leeds, London (on October 23rd), Manchester and Birmingham. [PHOTO CREDIT: Wyatt Clough]

After two albums on which Austrian Power Metal band Dragony took on fantastical interpretations of real-life historical events, it has now become time for the band to once again return to their pop-culture influences - and thus the new single "Shadow and Flame" was created over the summer of 2025. For this song, the band took inspiration from the popular video game "Elden Ring" and its DLC "Shadow of the Erdtree", and in order to properly pay tribute to such a monumental game, Dragony have not only expanded their own permanent lineup with the addition of new second lead singer Maria Nesh, but also received some additional support from the phenomenal Brittney Slayes (UNLEASH THE ARCHERS). Lasse Elkjear from Denmark was once again responsible for the epic orchestrations, and legendary producer Jacob Hansen took care of the sound for the single.

Necromantic black doom creators Worm reveal “Blackheart” today – a descent into the nether vaults of the Necropalace. As you make your way down the crypts and catacombs beneath the castle, you will find Nightfang‘s resting place. Beside his black coffin sits the “Blackheart”. Encased in ice and glowing blood red. This occult artifact pumps life into the ancient palace walls and keeps the vampire lord immortal…

The award-winning, genre-busting RADAR Festival has unveiled another raft of world-beating bands for its 2026 lineup, to join the previously announced Animals As Leaders (UK festival exclusive), The Pineapple Thief and Northlane.Headlining RADAR's Friday will be Australian deathcore heavyweights Thy Art Is Murder for a UK festival exclusive, supported by Chelsea Grin (UK festival exclusive) - marking RADAR's heaviest ever day. On Saturday, the festival is headlined by Welsh ragga metal legends Skindred - and Sunday sees a much anticipated, emotional return for Australian proggers Voyager (UK festival exclusive).

Inspired by a famous monologue from legendary 80s blockbuster Blade Runner, TAILGUNNER dive into epic songwriting with the second single 'Tears In Rain', taken from their upcoming album, Midnight Blitz, out 6th February 2026 via Napalm Records.Watch the lyric video for 'Tears In Rain' here: https://youtu.be/UeD-9pah4fQPre-order Midnight Blitz here: https://lnk.to/TailgunnerMidnightBlitz/napalmrecords

Hot on the Cuban heels of a very successful jaunt round the UK with Quireboys comes more dates for SOHO DUKES including club shows and festivals.

The fast-rising Texas-based five-piece I Promised The World have shared “A Pure Expression,” the second single from their forthcoming self-titled EP, due out January 16 via Rise Records. The track arrives alongside an official music video. Following the release of “Bliss In 7 Languages,” “A Pure Expression” expands on the band’s ability to balance restraint and intensity, opening with a patient, atmospheric build before erupting into a swelling mix of screamo, Midwest emo, and post-hardcore. Produced by Jon Markson (Drug Church, DRAIN, Stay Inside) and Adam Cichocki, the song leans into texture and tension, allowing moments of space to sit alongside crushing distortion and emotionally charged vocal interplay.

Danish trio HIRAKI have revealed their new single 'Thee Ode' via famed German progressive label Pelagic Records.Stream here: https://orcd.co/hiraki-theeode

Brutal death metal rising stars STABBING are now unleashing the pummeling title track from their upcoming sophomore album, 'Eon Of Obscenity.' The furious aural attack can now be found along with a music video at THIS LOCATION.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi2rUn75ajg