Mad About Rock

  Tonight, LORD OF THE LOST will finally bring their glamorous party of glam rock and metal to Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool, as they perform the title track of their successful current album, Blood & Glitter. LORD OF THE LOST will play as 21st out of the 26 candidates. Watch the worldwide broadcast of the ESC finals and vote for Germany’s first ever rock/metal Eurovision Song Contest representatives, LORD OF THE LOST! Voting starts after the last performance of the show tonight and lasts only a couple of minutes - exact details will be announced during the show and here: https://www.esc.vote/ . Voting is limited to a maximum 20 votes per device. So far, 2023 has been an extremely noteworthy year in the story of LORD OF THE LOST, and now the five-piece are poised as a likely top 10 candidate at Eurovision Song Contest 2023 – making a childhood dream come true. The genre-fusing dark rock band hit #1 on the Official German Album Charts, have won over mainstream medi...

  THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, the fantastic metal quartet formed by members of Feuerschwanz,Amaranthe and Ad Infinitum, love to explore unseen lands and dive into the adventures of worldwide heroic characters. Sharing their stories with a dedicated fanbase, they now announce their debut album, Metamorphosis, out May 12, 2023 via Napalm Records. With this album, the unit around Ad Infinitum vocal queen Melissa Bonny and Feuerschwanz guitar virtuoso Hans Platz dip their soundscapes into mystical worlds, reinterpreting famous soundtrack themes and writing their own songs dedicated to their favorite characters. Setting off to the fantastic universe of Harry Potter, the first single, “Double Trouble / Lumos! (Hedwig's Theme)” is an expertly metallized medley mix featuring the tune of “Hedwig’s Theme”, cut from the beloved movie theme song featured throughout the entire film series, and the bewitching “Double Trouble”, taken from the third movie. The song comes along with a lavish music v...

  Four years after their much-praised Blackout record, Bergen-based heavy rock outfit AUDREY HORNE has announced the release of their brand new studio album! Their seventh full-length, entitled Devil’s Bell, will be released on April 22, 2022 via Napalm Records, and as the first single demonstrates, will be a massive rock’n’roll album full of infectious earworms! Devil’s Bell offers nine fist-pumping songs that will shake concert venues worldwide. Frontman Toschie once again proves that he has one of the most charismatic and energetic voices in rock. The kinetic guitar-work of Ice Dale (Enslaved) and Thomas Tofthagen (ex-Sahg) underlines an outstanding genre-warp of 70s and 80s rock via NWOBHM, keeping the music rocking and the listener locked in. As with every AUDREY HORNE album, there are no duds or misfires as the songs flow together seamlessly, making Devil’s Bell a delight to play from the first note straight to the end. The band is tight, the music is festive, and the songs ...

As the debut track “Wouldn’t You Rather” becomes the next Top 20 Active Rock single in the band’s career, Alter Bridge have dropped another lyric video and song from their upcoming release Walk The Sky (October 18th via Napalm Records). “In The Deep” is now available on all digital service providers around the globe and the underwater-themed lyric video for the track can be seen here: https://youtu.be/xOZaoiPg8Xk The song opens with a driving intro that breaks down to an inspirational verse and powerful chorus that has become a calling card for Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums. Walk The Sky, the band’s 6th studio album, is produced by Michael “Elvis” Baskette and is now available for pre-order at https://smarturl.it/WalkTheSky . Alter Bridge will be heading out on their first worldwide tour in over 2 years starting on September 19th. The band will play 2 headline shows in Raleigh, NC on Se...

Following their hit single, “Scars”, released last month, LIFE OF AGONY has just unleashed its infectious follow-up “Lay Down” from their forthcoming concept record, The Sound of Scars, due October 11, 2019 (Napalm). Lead vocalist Mina Caputo’s intense delivery of the chorus lyrics “I won’t lay down and die,” gives a voice for anyone who has ever been stepped on, used up, and tossed aside. “It’s an anthem for survivors,” says bassist Alan Robert. “We’ve all been through situations in our lives where everything seems completely hopeless. “Lay Down” is about believing in yourself when no one else will. Times when you really have to dig down deep to find that that last ounce of strength to keep on going.” This powerful message ties to themes found on the group’s highly anticipated album, The Sound of Scars, which acts as “chapter two” to their groundbreaking ‘93 debut, River Runs Red. While searching for a place to film the “Lay Down” music video, the band was invited to do th...

Moldova may not be the most notable hot-spot for rising metal talent to date, but that will surely change with extreme metal sensation Infected Rain. Fierce screams and growls, heavy as hell riffs and pounding beats combined with some ingenious samples make Infected Rain’s style an energetic blend of the best modern metal styles the heavy music scene currently has to offer. Their fourth studio album, Endorphin, will be released on October 18, 2019 via powerhouse label Napalm Records. Today, the band fronted by extraordinary vocalist Lena, is sharing their hotly anticipated album details, as well as a brand new lyric video for the track Storm! “Storm is very different from what we did before. It is an insanely emotional song with really soft melody to it,“ the band comments. “This song is about the continuous search. It is about the painful path towards the perfect harmony. Harmony between the world and people, between nature and humans, and most importantly, the harmony between...

One of the hardest working bands in the heavy metal landscape at the moment, Ukrainian juggernaut JINJER have released a 4th video single “Teacher, Teacher!” taken from their critically acclaimed 5 track EP entitled Micro, released via Napalm Records in January 2019. Filmed in various concert venues throughout Europe on their last tour with Amorphis and Soilwork,“Teacher, Teacher!” is a visually stunning portrayal of JINJER's exciting and energetic live show mixed over the unique Progressive Groove Metal sound that sets them apart from the rest of the pack. The band comments on the new track & video "Teacher, Teacher!": "The idea behind the song is about people that dictate their agenda by means of their status, position, or just their internet claim to fame in order to impose their opinion onto others but those opinions aren’t based on experience nor knowledge." JINJER are currently booking more tours on their quest for world domination with dates ...

The dramatic and cinematic track “Masters Of Destiny” is the first single from DELAIN’s upcoming releaseHunter’s Moon. It is one of the four brand new studio tracks that are part of the stunning live album + BluRay, which will be released on February 22nd via Napalm Records. DELAIN travelled to Iceland to underline the mystic that lies within the brand new single accompanied by a breathtaking video “Masters Of Destiny”. Watch the video below: DELAIN on the new video: “This is an exciting release for us, and a special one too on account of the fact that we chose one of our more elaborate and unconventional compositions for our first single, showcasing another side of ourselves as a band. We wanted to make the video like an extension to the music; to match the orchestral, instrumental and vocal bombast of the song with visuals of nature in all its grandeur, and we found the perfect backdrop for this in beautiful Iceland. We are very proud to present to you the music vi...

Nordic symphonic metal masters MIDNATTSOL have just released the official lyric video for the title track of their upcoming new album “The Aftermath” which will be released on May 25th via Napalm Records. MIDNATTSOL now has true full sister power featuring Liv Kristine and Carmen Elise! The name "Espenæs“ rightfully makes a lot of people swoon – as both sisters have been a vital part of a magnitude of gothic / symphonic / folk metal milestones. Until this point a supergroup involving both sisters sharing microphone duties was only the stuff only dreams were made of. Now it is a reality! The band comments on the track: “As a huge thank you for waiting for us all these years, here is another song for you before the release of our new album! It contains a message that we want to reach out with; What do you think it is?” “The Aftermath” relies much more heavily on folk influences lending atmospheric density to the melancholic symphonic metal compositions. A sumptuous and sensua...

"Prevail II" is the proverbial yang to the yin and continues right where KOBRA AND THE LOTUS left off in 2017. The album will be released this Friday via Napalm Records and is available for pre-order HERE! The band is pleased to unveil their video for a cover of the Fleetwood Mac classic "The Chain". Watch the video HERE! "We couldn't be more stoked to release the final closer to our "Prevail" album series!! We've chosen a classic, recorded in 1976, and we hope to connect and carry the magic forward from that musical era.Here it is, "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac, in full Kobra and the Lotus spirit. Can you recognize it?" says Kobra about the video and song. The band is currently on the road in support of "Prevail II", alongside Texas Hippie Coalition. The tour stops tonight in Atlanta, GA at The Masquerade and runs through June 3rd in Austin, TX. A complete list of dates can be found below. K...

Globally renowned, chart-topping band DEVILDRIVER recently announced the upcoming release of their highly-anticipated full-length album of outlaw country-gone-metal anthems, Outlaws 'Til The End. The monstrous collection of savage metal interpretations will be released via Napalm Records on July 6, 2018, and pre-orders are available now in multiple formats via http://smarturl.it/OutlawsTilTheEnd-NPR with more format options coming soon. This week, DEVILDRIVER is pleased to reveal the first of several segments of a new interview commentary series supporting the release of Outlaws 'Til The End. The first segment, titled "Intro to Outlaw Country", features members of DEVILDRIVER as well as album guests Randy Blythe of Lamb of God, Lee Ving of Fear, Hank3, Wednesday 13, Burton C. Bell of Fear Factory and Brock Lindow of 36 Crazyfists discussing their personal introductions to the outlaw country genre and how it has influenced them as musicians. In the video, Faf...

No rest for the wicked! After having released their sensational top 20 charting record "One More For The Road" last year, numerous summer festivals and club shows, it’s time to release a brand new music video for the title track off of their latest effort! The band states: "We picked this song as the title track of the album, because it represents our life on tour with all its ups and downs. The video “One More For The Road” completes this feeling visually. This is who we are!" Check out the video below: Speaking of festivals and shows: THE NEW ROSES will embark on 30 festivals this year: Hellfest France, Hard Rock Hell UK, Sweden Rock, Masters Of Rock – to name just a few! Before the hot summer weather takes over, the band will hit the road supporting THE DEAD DAISIES throughout Europe! On top of all of that there’s a full UK headlining tour run. THE NEW ROSES will also be a part of the KISS KRUISE in the US! Check out the KISS KRUISE announcemen...

On June 1st NERVOSA will deliver their blistering slab of metal on Napalm Records. Get ready for the "Downfall of Mankind". This Brazilian all-female thrash commando unit is synonymous with raw aggression and untamed power. They deliver a massive punch to the face and a kick in the gut on their albums, and when they take to the stage they are a force to be reckoned with. For their third album "Downfall of Mankind", the trio joined forces with producer Martin Furia who has worked with artists including the likes of Destruction, Flotsam & Jetsam and Evil Invaders. Fernanda Lira comments on the new album: "We're really happy about this new album. It's a way more mature and aggressive record and we can definitely say it's our favorite so far!" NERVOSA are currently on the road with Venom Inc. and Suffocation throughout Europe. A complete list of dates can be found below. The full track listing of "Downfall of Mankind" reads as fo...

"Machine" is the first single from SKINDRED’s upcoming album entitled “Big Tings” – out on April 27th 2018 via Napalm Records. The band has already released a first album appetizer in the form of a teaser for the track “Machine”. Now it’s time to unleash the full music video which features actor and stunt man Neil Chapelhow best known for his work in new films Wonder Woman, Fantastic Beasts and where to find them, The Commuter, King Arthur and many more. The band states: “When we were told we were doing a video with the stunt team thats be behind the marvel films, James Bond and the Bourne films we knew we were in for a good time on the shoot! Throw in Gary from Reef and one of our fav bars in London (Big Red) and you have the ingredients for a really fun video! The idea is don’t judge a book by its cover. Skindred is inclusive. Not Exclusive. So when someone in a rock bar is being teased by some “rockers” for not being the same as them, he hits back! In a big way!...

While constantly touring all over Europe and the United States, CONAN are currently putting the final touches on the follow up to their latest 2016-studio record 'Revengeance'! Now the band unveiled first details about their upcoming full length, titled 'Existential Void Guardian' and which will see the light of day on August 31st 2018 with Napalm Records! Says guitarist & vocalist Jon Paul Davis: “Existential Void Guardian expands upon our previous lyrical and conceptual ideas. Bringing the listener’s focus from the screens of our favourite arcade machines to the minds of the characters through who’s eyes we view the 2 dimensional plane. Chris Fielding produced this album at Skyhammer Studio and we had audio wizard James Plotkin handle the mastering again. Artwork will be by Tony Roberts.” Beside a heavy UK-touring schedule with MONOLORD this Spring, CONAN are currently on tour in North America. Make sure to catch these doom heavyweights and their massive wall...