As if the 2022 line-up wasn’t impressive enough already with over 90 confirmed acts, we’ve got an end-of-year surprise for you with another 14 bands for next year. Alcatraz regulars will undoubtedly know that we like to bill bands from all corners of the metal spectrum and cater ...
This Boxing Day, 26th December, the Russian Symphonic Metal superpower IMPERIAL AGE are rallying their vast worldwide fanbase for a colossal live show - presenting songs from the upcoming album “New World”, remembering the old hits, and giving everyone a taste of whats coming for the ...
Germany's medieval folk rockers number 1, FEUERSCHWANZ, are waiting with a very special Christmas present. "Krampus" already is the fourth official music video, after "Untot Im Drachenboot", "Memento Mori", and "Warriors Of The World Unit...
It seems to be a new habit for Noble Demon: a sampler after each year with the best you get on this label and thus nicely giving a good recap on what happened the past year! It’s also a good thing to listen to it and discover the label and all the bands signed over there in case you missed ...
Have you ever wanted to watch Lord Of The Rings characters play football? Chaotic Italian bunch NANOWAR OF STEEL have made it happen! On their single “Il Signore degli Anelli dello Stadio”, the parody metallers combine their love for the classic J. R...
In honor of the 40th anniversary of iconic thrash metallers ANTHRAX, Finland's OCEANHOARSE have released a cover version of the band's classic "Only". Coming along as a lyric video and in the unmistakable & groove-laden style of OCEANHOARSE...
Blessed Winter Solstice! Celebration rituals are in order. Join in with the Goats and the great god Pan himself! From the forthcoming album GOATopia
While waiting for the new Sole Syndicate album, set to be released by Scarlet Records in 2022, we get a vital sign from the extraordinary frontman Jonas Månsson. On his new solo-song Månsson shares the vocals with none other than Robin...
In support of their brand new, 13th studio album Glory For Salvation (out now on AFM Records!), Italy's symphonic metal overlords RHAPSODY OF FIRE are celebrating the release in style: the band premiered a literally epic video clip for the majestic anthem and track "U...
Death/black metal veterans THULCANDRA have frozen this autumn with the release of their bone-chilling full-length, A Dying Wish. After smashing the staggering opener, “Funeral Pyre”, ruthless “Nocturnal Heresy” and relentless “Scarr...
