CANDLEMASS has just announced a one-off world exclusive performance featuring former vocalist Messiah Marcolin! This will be the first (and only) time in over 20 years that Messiah has performed live with the band. Candlemass, a pioneering band in the Doom Metal genre, was formed in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1985

ANNIHILATOR's Jeff Waters recently participated in a big Q&A session for the ROCK KOMMANDER mobile game, in which he is a participating character. In the Q&A Jeff answers a ton on interesting questions from fans, and talks about the future of ANNIHILATOR and of course also his most current project,

'Rock Kommander' is an epic collaboration celebrating the Rock and Metal Community. This groundbreaking project features legendary vocalist Dee Snider along with rising Swedish heavy metal band THE CRYPT, merging gaming and rock like never seen before. The title-track "Rock Kommander" captures the energy and diversity of the metal genre

Metal Department in cooperation with Wildcore Games is proud to announce the release of THE CRYPT ft. DEE SNIDER: 'Rock Kommander' Mini-Album. 'Rock Kommander' is an epic collaboration celebrating the Rock and Metal Community. This groundbreaking project features legendary vocalist Dee Snider along with rising Swedish heavy metal band THE

Metal Department is proud to announce the re-release of a true Metal classic, FIREWIND's 2nd album 'Burning Earth'. Firewind already attracted a lot of attention with their debut album 'Between Heaven And Hell'. No wonder, because the band's power/melodic metal, which is rooted in traditional hard rock, appeals to a

Greek heavy metal band FIREWIND has made a significant impact on the global metal scene for the last 25 years with their powerful blend of melodic metal, soaring vocals, and intricate guitar work. Formed in 1998 by guitarist Gus G, who is also known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne,

Saturday October 26th 2024 saw a very welcome return to the stage from former CANDLEMASS vocalist Messiah Marcolin. Marcolin, along with LION'S SHARE guitarist Lars Chriss, joined seminal Canadian Metal-band ANVIL for the song "Forged In Fire", off the same titled album from 1983. The impromptu jam happened at an

Legendary shock rocker ALICE COOPER has just released a new cover-version of the alltime HALLOWEEN classic "Monster Mash". "Monster Mash" is a playful Halloween song originally recorded by Bobby "Boris" Pickett, released in 1962. Narrated by a mad scientist, it tells of a monster dance party featuring classic creatures like

KING DIAMOND of course is the legendary heavy metal band known for its theatrical stage performances, powerful vocals, and dark, horror-inspired lyrics. Formed by and named after iconic Danish frontman King Diamond, the band blends traditional heavy metal with elements of shock rock, creating a unique and unforgettable sound. With

Greek heavy metal band FIREWIND has made a significant impact on the global metal scene for the last 25 years with their powerful blend of melodic metal, soaring vocals, and intricate guitar work. Formed in 1998 by guitarist Gus G, who is also known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne,