Založba Metal Blade tukaj ponuja v posluh samonaslovljeni prvenec švedske black metal zasedbe Hellbutcher, v kateri delujejo Per »Hellbutcher« Gustavsson (Nifelheim), Martin Axenrot (Bloodbath, ex-Opeth, ex-Witchery), Dan G Andersson (Mordant, Total Inferno), Frode Kilvik (Gaahls Wyrd, Aeternus) in Fredrik Folkare (Unleashed, Dead Kosmonaut).

Nemške heavy metal legende Axel Rudi Pell bodo 14. junija pri Steamhammer objavile že svoj 22. celovečerec. Ta bo nosil naslov Risen Symbol in bo vseboval deset komadov:

The Resurrection (Intro)
Forever Strong
Guardian Angel
Immigrant Song
Darkest Hour
Ankhaia
Hell's on Fire
Crying in Pain
Right on Track
Taken by Storm

Čilski thrasherji Critical Defiance so minuli teden na portalu Toilet ov Hell premierno predstavili komad Helpless World, ki je del prihajajočega albuma The Search Won't Fall​… Tega lahko preverite tukaj, seznam komadov pa je takšen:

The Search Won't Fall
Long Distance (The What's to Come)
Helpless World
44 Minds
The Blind Divine
Absolüt
All the Powers
Full Paranoia
Margarita
Bulldog
Critical Defiance

Progresivni folk metalci Týr po petih letih prekinjajo studijsko molk in naznanjajo novico o novem albumu. Temu so nadeli naslov Battle Ballads, izšel pa bo 12. aprila pri Metal Blade Records. Tracklista:

Hammered
Unwandered Ways
Dragons Never Die
Row
Torkils døtur
Vælkomnir føroyingar
Hangman
Axes
Battle Ballad
Causa Latronum Normannoru

Nemška zasedba Paradox se vrača z napovedjo novega albuma Mysterium. Album naj bi izšel še letos pri založbi AFM Records, točen datum izida pa še ni znan. Spodaj pa si lahko preberete izjavo Charlyja Steinhauerja:

»Friends and fans,
I had a dream. I wanted to start together with AXEL BLAHA, with whom I founded PARADOX in 1981, and end together again at some point. Unfortunately, that is no longer possible because he has said goodbye to this world.
In all these years, AXEL was the only musician who worked with me the way you have to, to achieve a goal. We never danced around at multiple weddings and were always loyal to one band. PARADOX! This was the only way the two classics “PRODUCT OF IMAGINATION” and “HERESY” were possible.
I miss him very much and it is very difficult for me to move on without him, but anyone who knows me knows that giving up is not an option for me.
Not even after 43 years and that's why I can tell you, that I have composed a new PARADOX album, which will hopefully be released worldwide this year via AFM RECORDS. The album will be called “MYSTERIUM” and will contain all the trademarks a Paradox fan wants.
The special thing about “MYSTERIUM” is that I composed all the songs and played all the instruments myself, because I will never again work with project-hungry musician whores who play a few notes on an album but otherwise have nothing to do with PARADOX, or none maintain contact with his colleagues. Unfortunately, this runs like a common thread through the entire career and is the main reason why PARADOX was never able to really get off the ground. To do this you need musicians who work together and pursue a common goal.
It should also be a warning to all young musicians and new bands who want to achieve something with their band. You can find out more about this in the numerous interviews for the new album. You should definitely read this!
I will also be responsible for the mix and the entire production.
The lyrics are written by ACHIM “DAXX” HOEMERLEIN (ex-Vendetta), who also wrote the lyrics for “TALES OF THE WEIRD” and “PANGEA”.
TRAVIS SMITH (Opeth/Nevermore etc) is currently working on the artwork.
“MYSTERIUM” is a very heavy album and contains 10 songs with a playing time of 51 minutes. Dedicated to AXEL BLAHA, my best friend and co-founder of PARADOX!
Cheerz!
Charly«

Poslušate lahko Chapter VIII, osmi album švedskih power metalcev Axenstar.

V 59. letu je umrl Axel Blaha, bobnar in ustanovni član zasedbe Paradox. Naj počiva v miru. 

Nemši veterani Grave Digger sporočajo, da jih je po štirinajstih letih zapustil kitarist Axel Ritt. Razlogi za razhodi niso znani, izjavo banda lahko preberete spodaj:

»From now on Grave Digger and guitarist Axel Ritt are going separate ways. We would like to thank Axel for his many years of engagement and wish him, personally and musically, only the best.«

Katalonski black/thrash metalci Körgull The Exterminator so v torek pri založbi Xtreem Music izdali svoj šesti studijski album Built To Kill.

Katalonski black/thrash metalci Körgull The Exterminator so objavili besedilni video za komad Count Estruch s šestega dolgometražca Built To Kill, ki izide 1. avgusta pri založbi Xtreem Music.

Ameriški dark rock trio Hoaxed je posnel videospot za skladbo For Love z aktualnega prvenca Two Shadows.

Švedski black/thrash metal trio Atonement s komadom Await the Command napoveduje prvenec Sadistic Invaders. Ta bo izšel 28. julija pri Dying Victims Productions z naslednjimi komadi:

Hellish Delight
Await the Command
Fatal Militia
Axe of Death
Evil Disaster
Lust for Sin
Unholy Sorcery
Death Merchant
Evil Minds
Sadistic Invader

Španski speed/black/thrash metalci Körgull The Exterminator bodo 1. avgusta pri Xtreem Music izdali svoj novi studijski album Built To Kill. Gre za njihovo šesto izdajo, na kateri bodo sledeči komadi:

The Devil's Sea
Existential Risk
The Nine Circles of Hell
Built to Kill
In the Darkest of Times
Exterminator
Night of the Devil
Death to Human Race
Ritual Suicide
Count Estruch

Švedski heavy/power metalci Bloodbound so v obliki videospota razkrili single Drink with the Gods, ki je del prihajajočega albuma z naslovom Tales from the North. Album izide 7. julija pri AFM Records. Tracklista:

Tales from the North
Drink with the Gods
Odin’s Prayer
The Raven’s Cry
Mimir’s Crystal Eye
Between the Enemy Lines
Land of Heroes
Sail Among the Dead
Stake my Claims
Sword and Axe
1066

Deathstars pravijo, da gre v tretje rado, in ponovno napovedujejo evropsko jesensko turnejo. V Orto Baru se bodo ob podpori Liv Sin in Priest ustavili v ponedeljek, 27. novembra. Prodaja vstopnic se bo začela danes ob 11. uri po predprodajni ceni 25 EUR.