Metal Music News

Blind Guardian evoke The God Machine; new album out September 2nd

28/5/2022

A distant mechanical sound is getting louder from afar and heralds the arrival of exciting happenings - throwing their shadows on this fateful day of September 2nd. It's the day that the metal legend Blind Guardian will release their eleventh studio album The God Machine via Nuclear Blast and erects a new monument of their outstanding career.

Hansi Kürsch comments:-

“We didn't want to rehash our qualities from 1995, but didn't want to continue down this complex path forever either. The God Machine is a new beginning for us. We’ve set a new course and gone back to certain things that we’ve neglected a bit on the last few albums.”

The God Machine marks another pinnacle in Blind Guardian’s impressive discography by not attempting to pretend it is still the nineties yet instead successfully relying on the muscle memory of this period. It is a gripping, addictive, and brilliantly arranged album in the tradition of records with which Blind Guardian reached for the stars in the 90s; yet, by no means, is it a throwback. The God Machine represents the heart and soul of Blind Guardian’s timeless metal in the here and now, unifying the bards’ past, present, and future secrets in one consistent, well-thought-out masterpiece.

Pre-order the album here: http://nblast.de/BG-TheGodMachine

Together with the announcement, the band shares a video for their new raging single 'Blood Of The Elves', a galloping anthem that is destined to become a live staple.

Singer Hansi Kürsch comments:

"'Blood Of The Elves' features a pretty heavy side that the avid fan of Blind Guardian hopefully enjoys. More than enjoys, I'd guess. Instrumentally, the track has some kind of an early nineties appeal that blends well into the vocal parts of the opera/twist era and catapults both epochs into a new era for the band. A perfect hybrid. The chorus has some very strong sing-along vibes, despite its complexity. What else do you need? Inspired by the 'The Witcher' computer game series, the lyrics even reinforce the power of this banger and the clip by Dirk Behlau fits perfectly to the whole setting. Let me tell you: The God Machine has even more to offer. And that's no promise - that's the ultimate truth. Stay tuned."

German medieval metallers Schandmaul release new single “Niamh” + official music video

21/5/2022

[photo credit: Heilemania]

German medieval folk metal greats Schandmaul will release their upcoming 11th full-length, "Knüppel Aus Dem Sack", out June 10, 2022 via Napalm Records. The adventurous new offering once again demonstrates the unit's inimitable talent as songwriters and storytellers and invites everyone to enter a thrilling and captivating world of sound. Today, the third single and album closing track “Niamh” opens the gates to the aforementioned ride.

A gripping interlude presented through medieval instruments paves the way for the distinctive vocal offering of Thomas Lindner, who immediately manages to bring stories to life in once mind through his remarkable talent of presenting words like a cinematic happening. Additionally, “Niamh” is highlighted through an atmospheric official video that captivates the spirit of the band and heats up the anticipation for upcoming live shows.

Thomas Lindner on “Niamh”:

“'Niamh' is a journey into the world of Irish legends and myths, into the land of eternal youth! 'Heart, what do you desire more?', one would like to ask. But mankind would not be mankind if we were satisfied with something. So we strive for more and the story takes its course... A song to dive in and let yourself be carried away!”

Schandmaul are:

Thomas Lindner - vocals, guitar, piano, accordion
Stefan Brunner – drums
Martin Duckstein - acoustic guitar, e-guitar, cister, banjo
Birgit Muggenthalter - bagpipes, (folk) flutes
Matthias Richter - e-Bass, double bass
Saskia Forkert - violin, hurdy-gurdy, background vocals

Korn shares video for "Worst Is On Its Way" and global tour dates

23/4/2022

Photo credit: Tim Saccenti

Following the release of their highly anticipated studio album Requiem via Loma Vista Recordings in February, Korn shares a new video for the next single "Worst Is on Its Way". The Craig Bernard and Culley Bunker-directed visual shows the band's high energy performance of the song in greyscale as individual members of the band are decomposed into animated particles with a series of visual effects. The 9-track album features the hit single "Start the Healing," which peaked at #1 on the Active Rock chart, in addition to the previously released tracks "Forgotten," which Rolling Stone described as "explosive" and "Lost In The Grandeur," which dropped as a final taste of Requiem just a few days before the record's release.

Recently described by GQ as "bold and iconoclastic" and released to high acclaim including recent features on the covers of Revolver and King Kong magazines, Requiem is produced by Korn and Chris Collier. Energized by a new creative process free of time constraints, the band was able to do things with Requiem that the past two decades haven't always afforded them, such as taking additional time to experiment together or diligently recording to analogue tape - processes which unearthed newfound sonic dimension and texture in their music.

Additionally, Korn is slated to take their live show across a worldwide run of headline festival and amphitheater tour dates kicking off this summer and running into the fall. The extensive tour begins with a headline performance at Daytona Beach's Welcome To Rockville festival before kicking off EU/UK dates in Amsterdam on May 25th. The tour will see stops in Berlin, London, Stockholm, Budapest and more before returning stateside for dates in Denver, Charlotte, Dallas, Boise and others. Tickets are currently available for purchase HERE.

Watch "Worst Is On Its Way" and listen to Requiem above, see full tour routing, album details and information on the band below and stay tuned for more Korn coming soon.

Upcoming Live Dates

EU/UK

5/25 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ AFAS Live
5/27 - Prague, Czechia @ Tipsport Arena
5/28 - Bratislava, Slovakia @ Aegon Arena
5/31 - Warszawa, Poland @ Arena Cos Torwar
6/1 - Berlin, Germany @ Verti Music Hall

6/3 - 5 - Nürnberg, Germany @ Rock IM Park 2022
6/3 - 5 - Nürnberg, Germany @ Rock AM Ring 2022
6/7 - Milano, Italy @ Ippodromo Del Galoppo Di San Siro
6/9 - Interlaken, Switzerland @ Greenfield festival 2022
6/10 - Nickelsdorf, Austria @ Nova Rock 2022

6/12 - Derby, United kingdom @ Download Festival 2022
6/13 - London, United Kingdom @ An Evening With Korn
6/15 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Grona Lund
6/16 - København, Denmark @ Copenhell 2022
6/18 - Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Metal Meeting 2022

6/19 - Clisson, France @ Hellfest 2022
6/21 - Budapest, Hungary @ Budapest Arena
6/24 - Oslo, Norway @ Tons Of Rock 2022
6/26 - Goteborg, Sweden @ Gothenburg Studios
6/27 - Aarhus, Denmark @ Aarhus Congress Center

6/30 - Seinajoki, Finland @ Provinssi Festival 2022
7/1 - Helsinki, Finland @ Tuska Festival 2022
7/3 - Viveiro, Spain @ Resurrection Fest 2022

United States

5/20 - 22 - Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville 2022
7/15 - 17 - Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration Festival 2022
8/16 - Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
8/18 - Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
8/20 - Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

8/21 - Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
8/23 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
8/24 - Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
8/26 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
8/27 - Camden, NJ @ Waterfront Music Pavilion

8/28 - Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
8/31 - Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
9/1 - Pelham, AL @ Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
9/4 - The Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
9/6 - Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion

9/9 - West Valley City, UT @ Usana Amphitheatre
9/10 - Boise, ID @ Ford Idaho Amphitheatre
9/13 - Spokane, WA @ Spokane Arena
9/15 - Auburn, WA @ White River
9/16 - Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

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German medieval metallers Schandmaul release new single and music video "Königsgarde" (ft. Feuerschwanz & Saltatio Mortis)

13/4/2022

[photo credit: Heilemania]

Leading the scene for almost 25 years, German medieval folk rock greats Schandmaul have definitely proven that they stand at the top of their genre with good reason. With six top 10 albums on the German charts (with their 2016 highlight Leuchtfeuer reaching #1 and most recently, 2019's Artus, at #2), successful tours and numerous festival appearances, as well as millions of streams on digital platforms, Schandmaul have summited to the top of the folk rock scene without a doubt. With their upcoming 11th studio album, Knüppel aus dem Sack, out June 10, Schandmaul once again demonstrate their inimitable talent as songwriters and storytellers.

After the first single and title track were recently served as prelude to this massive milestone, Schandmaul have just granted the next exciting insight with their second hymn, entitled “Königsgarde”. The multifaceted track marks an undeniable highlight and uplifting anthem packed with catchy melodies and rousing bagpipe elements and features high-class guest appearances by Saltatio Mortis and Feuerschwanz!

Thomas Lindner on “Königsgarde”:

"Stick together, stand together, stand up for each other, side by side, back to back - this is a noble goal, a source of our strength, not only these days, but at any time. The "Königsgarde" (Engl. king's guard) is an ode to unity."

Ben Metzner (Feuerschwanz u. d'Artagnan) adds:

"When Schandmaul asked me to be a part of the "Königsgarde" together with Saltatio Mortis, there was no doubt, I was in immediately! With both bands I have many concerts and memories in common. In my younger years I found my way to medieval rock through exactly these bands in the first place. The circle is closing now and I'm happy to be part of it!"

Saltatio Mortis on the song:

“We are really happy to be part of the king's guard. It was about 20 years ago when our paths crossed with Schandmaul’s for the first time. Colleagues became friends and the meetings on common performances became unforgettable moments. We have shared many beers, joy and sorrow. When Schandmaul invited us to participate in their song and video, we were happy from the bottom of our hearts and, of course, we participated wholeheartedly. Hopefully we will see each other very soon to celebrate the album and the alliance of the king's guard!”

Since their debut, Wahre Helden, released in 1999, Schandmaul has been a reliable force of top-notch, high-level folk rock full of exciting, captivating storytelling, performed by genre-trademarked instruments such as bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy and folk flutes, all topped with the unmistakable skills of vocalist Thomas Lindner.

With the title of their upcoming masterpiece, Knüppel aus dem Sack, the Munich-based outfit refers to a fairy-tale by the Brothers Grimm, "The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack" (original German name: “Tischlein deck dich, Goldesel und Knüppel aus dem Sack”). Knüppel aus dem Sack shows the band at their undeniable peak as songwriters, storytellers and entertainers and embodies another high that is not only directed to die-hard fans but to everyone keen on diving into the magnificent universe of the German frontrunners.

Schandmaul on the album:

"With the eleventh album we announce ourselves loud and clear back after the forced silence!" (Thomas Lindner)

"We report back! A rocking album, nevertheless unmistakably Schandmaul. Fresh wind came additionally by producer Simon Michael, who tickled unexpected sides from the band..." (Martin Duckstein)

"The new Schandmaul album is really on fire and with the first single we literally take the "cudgel out of the sack"! Look forward with us to a fantastic video, and that we can finally rock together again at concerts. We have the music for it in our luggage." (Stefan Brunner)

“Out of the cultural lockdown, out of the cold of winter, out of rigidity. Time to go out again, to meet and move. To new music, peacefully united. May the album be a ray of hope, especially now in these sad times. Peace." (Matthias Richter)

1. Knüppel aus dem Sack
2. Königsgarde (ft. Saltatio Mortis, Ben Metzner)

3. Das Gerücht
4. Der Pfeifer
5. Tatzelwurm
6. Der Flug
7. Der Quacksalber
8. Luft und Liebe
9. Glück auf! (feat. Fiddler´s Green)
10.Irgendwann
11.Niamh
12.Der elfseitige Würfel (Bonus Track)
13.Long John Silver (Bonus Track)

Thomas Lindner - vocals, guitar, piano, accordion
Stefan Brunner – drums
Martin Duckstein - acoustic guitar, e-guitar, cister, banjo
Birgit Muggenthalter - bagpipes, (folk) flutes
Matthias Richter - e-Bass, double bass
Saskia Forkert - violin, hurdy-gurdy, background vocals

German neue deutsche härte band Megaherz introduce new drummer Maxx Hertweck

7/4/2022

[Photo Credit: Stefan Gesell]

The co-founders of “Neue Deutsche Härte”, Megaherz, present a member of the band! After various sessions together, the band is proud to announce that Maxx Hertweck will take over the vacant position on drums. Your first chance to see the band with their new line-up will be on April 29th and 30th in the Netherlands.

Megaherz on the new drummer:

"Hearts cannot beat without a rhythm. Finally we present you the new face in the band. Maxx Hertweck is the new Jack of Hearts and the perfect reinforcement on the Megaherz drums! We think he fits us like a glove! Welcome him to our family and celebrate his debut together with us at our upcoming shows in the Netherlands".

Maxx Hertweck adds:

"When Megaherz asked me if I wanted to be their new drummer, it was immediately clear to me that this is the way I really want to go. The sessions with the guys were all super fun and I immediately felt at home. Everything just fits. I can't wait to rock the stages with the guys in the future. Here's to many successful years and cool music. Let's get started! Your Maxx"

Megaherz are:

Alexander "Lex" Wohnhaas – vocals
Christian "X-ti" Bystron – lead guitar, programming
Wenz Weninger – bass
Christoph "Chris" Klinke – rhythm guitar
Maxx Hertweck – drums

German medieval metallers Schandmaul announce new album “Knüppel Aus Dem Sack” out 10th June 10, 2022

14/3/2022

[Photo Credit: Heilemania]

Schandmaul, the undisputed leaders of German medieval folk rock / metal, unveil their newest masterful hit with their eleventh studio album, "Knüppel Aus Dem Sack", out June 10, 2022 via Napalm Records!

With six Top 10 albums on the German charts (with their 2016 highlight "Leuchtfeuer" reaching #1 and most recently 2019's "Artus" at #2), two Echo Award nominations, Gold status for "Traumtänzer" (2011) and "Unendlich" (2014), successful tours and numerous festival appearances at the likes of Wave Gotik Treffen, M'era Luna and the legendary Wacken Open Air, as well as millions of streams on digital platforms, Schandmail have summited to the top of the folk rock scene without a doubt. In 2022, the unit proves once again that they have conquered this position and will stay there with their upcoming full-length!

1. Knüppel aus dem Sack
2. Königsgarde (ft. Saltatio Mortis, Ben Metzner)

3. Das Gerücht
4. Der Pfeifer
5. Tatzelwurm
6. Der Flug
7. Der Quacksalber
8. Luft und Liebe
9. Glück auf! (ft. Fiddler´s Green)
10. Irgendwann
11. Niamh
12. Der elfseitige Würfel (Bonus Track)
13. Long John Silver (Bonus Track)

Since their debut, "Wahre Helden", released in 1999, Schandmaul has been a reliable force of top-notch, high-level folk rock full of exciting, captivating storytelling, performed by genre-trademarked instruments such as bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy and folk flutes, all topped with the unmistakable skills of vocalist Thomas Lindner.

With the title of their upcoming masterpiece, "Knüppel Aus Dem Sack", the Munich-based outfit refers to a fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, "The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack" (original German name: “Tischlein deck dich, Goldesel und Knüppel aus dem Sack”). "Knüppel Aus Dem Sack" shows the band at their undeniable peak as songwriters, storytellers and entertainers and embodies another high that is not only directed to die-hard fans but to everyone keen on diving into the magnificent universe of the German frontrunners.

Schandmaul on the album:

"With the eleventh album we announce ourselves loud and clear back after the forced silence!" (Thomas Lindner)

"We report back! A rocking album, nevertheless unmistakably Schandmaul. Fresh wind came additionally by producer Simon Michael, who tickled unexpected sides from the band..." (Martin Duckstein)

"The new Schandmaul album is really on fire and with the first single we literally take the "cudgel out of the sack"! Look forward with us to a fantastic video, and that we can finally rock together again at concerts. We have the music for it in our luggage." (Stefan Brunner)

“Out of the cultural lockdown, out of the cold of winter, out of rigidity. Time to go out again, to meet and move. To new music, peacefully united. May the album be a ray of hope, especially now in these sad times. Peace." (Matthias Richter)

Knüppel aus dem Sack will be available in the following formats, get it here NOW

Deluxe Wooden Box (incl. ltd CD Mediabook, LP recycled colour vinyl, 7inch recycled coloured vinyl with 2 excl. bonus tracks, Slipmat, Flag) – limited to 500 copies worldwide

Deluxe Tow Sack (incl. ltd CD Mediabook, field flask) - limited to 500 copies worldwide
LP Recycled Black Vinyl
Ltd Edition CD Mediabook incl. 11 Tracks + 2 exclusive bonus tracks
CD 6 pages Digisleeve inkl 11 Tracks
Digital Album

SCHANDMAUL are:

Thomas Lindner - vocals, guitar, piano, accordion
Stefan Brunner – drums
Martin Duckstein - acoustic guitar, e-guitar, cister, banjo
Birgit Muggenthalter - bagpipes, (folk) flutes
Matthias Richter - e-Bass, double bass
Saskia Forkert - violin, hurdy-gurdy, background vocals

Legends of heavy metal Accept sign worldwide contract with Napalm Records

18/2/2022

[Photo Credit: 2021 Deaf Music Inc]

Napalm Records is beyond proud to join forces with legendary German heavy metal force, Accept! The band has signed a worldwide record deal with the leading rock and metal label.

The band around guitarist and founding member Wolf Hoffmann has defined the international genre since they formed in Solingen, Germany in 1976, reigned as one of the most important German rock bands in the 80s alongside the Scorpions, and influenced bands such as Metallica, Slayer, Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden.

Accept have written many classic albums such as "Restless And Wild", "Balls To The Wall" and "Metal Heart", have played countless shows and headlined major festivals all around the globe. The band has sold millions of albums to date, entered the German and Finnish charts at #1, received gold status in the US and still impress with their trademark heavy metal sound, characterized by Wolf Hoffmann’s razor sharp riffs and their hard hitting sound.

With their current album Too Mean To Die, Accept are once again the top of the genre. The album entered the Top 10 of the official charts in 9 countries and provided the ultimate metal survival soundtrack for the pandemic.

Accept guitarist and founding member Wolf Hoffmann on the signing:

"I am really looking forward to working with a renowned, independent and strong label like Napalm Records. There are hard-working metallers at work here - that suits us. We are convinced that together we will reach the next level.”

Napalm Records CEO Thomas Caser adds:

“We are extremely proud and excited to welcome Accept – an absolute heavy metal heavyweight to the Napalm Records family! Together we will drive this steel machine with full power and are very much looking forward to further musical milestones.”

Accept are:

Wolf Hoffmann – guitar
Mark Tornillo – vocals
Uwe Lulis – guitar
Philip Shouse – guitar
Martin Motnik – bass
Christopher Williams – drums

German metalcore outfit Breathe Atlantis share "Break The Silence" music video

14/2/2022

German metalcore shooting stars Breathe Atlantis announce that their new album Overdrive, will be out March 18th via Arising Empire. Pre-order the record, which comes in limited coloured vinyl and bundles here.

The band has shared the video for "Break the Silence", watch it here. The song is an earworm that will have fans singing along.

Guitarist Jan Euler talks about the music video:-

"With 'Break the Silence', we mercilessly reckon with our past. For us, the song is a catharsis of all the things inside of us that have held us back too many times, and it's a turning point from stagnation and passivity. In the past, we often got in our own way trying to express ourselves and we also let to many people tell us what to do. This has come to an end and the brutality and rawness of the song shows the inner struggle to finally break away from all the bad habits and speak for ourselves."

Overdrive serves as a true arrival for Breathe Atlantis. The album was produced by Andy Posdziech (Any Given Day).

Breathe Atlantis have played countless shows with the likes of Sum 41, Memphis May Fire, Attila, Bury Tomorrow, Crossfaith, and beyond. Over time, the band has developed its catchy songs that encourage sing-alongs, with brutal mosh parts and that don't sugar-coat anything.

BREATHE ATLANTIS ARE:

Nico Schiesewitz | Vocals
Jan Euler | Guitar
Lasse Weigang | Bass
Silas Fischer | Drums

Global Metal Apocalypse (GMA) Awards 2021 - Metal Release Of The Year (by country / territory)

8/1/2022

So we now know who the winners of the GMA Awards 2021 were, but to wrap up the event in it's entirety and bid farewell to 2021 and usher in 2022, we must turn to the last bunch of awards - 'Metal Release By Country / Area'.

Usually these would include the flag of the band's nation, but given the events in Afghanistan this year among other political turmoil, I felt it would be prudent to forgo any flags and just list the winners.... so without further ado here are the....

'METAL RELEASE OF THE YEAR'
BY COUNTRY / AREA

AFGHANISTAN

Almach
"Dream Elegy"

ALBANIA

Bloody Skies
"2021 Demo"

ALGERIA

Jugulator
"Under The Verdict"

ANDORRA

Dilaghran
"The Search For
The Dark Star"

ANGOLA

Dor Fantasma
"Ovimbundu"

ARGENTINA

Cernunnos
"Capricornvs"

ARMENIA

Ildaruni
"Beyond Unseen Gateways"

AUSTRALIA

ENDVS
"Cessation"

AUSTRIA

Nemoreus
"Arnea"

AZERBAIJAN

Hoar Demigod
"Drѐma"

BANGLADESH

Kaal Akuma
"In The Mouth Of Madness"

BELARUS

Massen
"Contraesthetic"

BELGIUM

Kerbeross
"Servants"

BELIZE

Black Serpent Ritual
"Bestial Incantations"

BOLIVIA

Indignacion
"Amuyta Lakharu"

BOSNIA - HERZEGOVINA

Necrophilisma
"Underground Celebration"

BRAZIL

Cerberus Attack
"Abyss Of Lost Souls"

BULGARIA

Metalwings
"A Whole New Land"

CHINA

Twilight Blooming
"暮色绽放 Twilight Blooming"

CROATIA

Act Of Denial
"Negative"

CZECHIA

Cycles Of Revocation
"Predestination"

ECUADOR

Genoxida
"Capítulo 1: Repugnante Negocio Del Terror"

ENGLAND

Ghosts Of Atlantis
"3/6/2/4"

FALKLAND ISLANDS

Bloodrust
"A Legacy Of Vengeance"

GEORGIA

Warsarius
"Lullabies Of Mountain Beasts"

GREECE

Silent Winter
"Empire Of Sins"

HONDURAS

Abaddon
"Regnum"

ICELAND

Mannveira
"Vítahringur"

IRAN

Thy Dispraise
"Lost Era"

ISLE OF MAN

Aeons
"Consequences"

JAPAN

Serenity In Murder
"Reborn"

KYRGYZSTAN

Icewind
"Midnight Bloody Dances"

LIECHTENSTEIN

Flashtrack
"Deluson"

MADAGASCAR

Ortho'doxs
"Te Ho Ngeza"

MALDIVES

Fini
"Cold In Our Hearts"

MOLDOVA

Cerebral Attack
"Sub Cultura Urii"

MOROCCO

All
"Mørk Voix"

NEW ZEALAND

Scorn Of Creation
"Annihilation Cult"

NORTH MACEDONIA

Drioma
"Plethora"

PAKISTAN

Blackhour
"Woh Jahan"

PERU

Indoraza
"Todas Las Sangres"

PORTUGAL

Inhuman Architects
"Paradoxus"

RUSSIA

In Vision
"In Vision"

SERBIA

Claymorean
"Eulogy For The Gods"

SLOVENIA

Dethrone The Corrupted
"The Amygdaloid Decay"

SPAIN

Violblast
"Lazarus Abandoned"

SWEDEN

Orecus
"The Obliterationist"

TAIWAN

Dharma
"Bhaisajyaguru"

TUNISIA

Nawather
"Kenz Illusion"

UGANDA

Mehul Kanani
"Legacy"

UNITED STATES

Seraph In Travail
"A Black Death Incense"

CANADA

Concrete Funeral
"Covered in Concrete"

COLOMBIA

Snowblind
"Breakin' Out"

CUBA

From The Abyss
"Chaos Supremacy"

DENMARK

Nothing Noble
"Modern Dismay"

EGYPT

Crescent
"Carving The Fires Of Akhet"

ESTONIA

Kõdu
"Unusta Kõik"

FINLAND

Korpiklaani
"Jylhä"

GERMANY

Daily Insanity
"Chronicles Of War"

GUATEMALA

Deipnosophist
"The Utopian"

HONG KONG

CharmCharmChu (慘慘豬)
"Last Breath"

INDIA

Bloodkill
"Throne Of Control"

IRAQ

Rabeen
"Ereshkigal"

ISRAEL

Her Last Sight
"Mirrors"

JORDAN

Bouq
"Monument Of Reclamation"

LATVIA

Varang Nord
"Pārķiuņa Uomurs"

LITHUANIA

Magyla
"Tebūnie Tamsa"

MALAWI

Blessings Chisama
"Universe"

MALTA

Carnivorous Horde
"Slaughtered Uprising"

MONGOLIA

Karmantic
"Lethality"

NETHERLANDS

Epica
"Omega"

NICARAGUA

Vomitosis
"Necrosadismo"

NORWAY

Nordjevel
"Fenriir"

PANAMA

Myria
"Mankind / Obsolete"

PHILIPPINES

Cerebral Depravity
"Decades Of Suffering"

PUERTO RICO

Kranio
"Revolutionary Sacrifices"

SAN MARINO

Hybrid Practice
"Realignment"

SINGAPORE

Krusnix
"The Constitutional Sacrifice"

SOUTH AFRICA

The Iridium Experiment
"Hero.Villain.Victim"

SRI LANKA

Luciferianometh
"The Order Of Satan's Rage"

SWITZERLAND

Excoriated
"Violent Reality"

TAJIKISTAN

Deep Inside Us
"Untitled 2021 Demo"

TURKEY

Sabhankra
"Death To Traitors"

UKRAINE

Brilliant Coldness
"The Ultimate Dream. Plan B: Disposal Of Humanity"

URUGUAY

Kreeper
"Belong To Hell"

CHILE

In Asymmetry
"Ashes Of Dead Worlds"

COSTA RICA

Coveted
"Annihilation Of Mankind"

CYPRUS

Dragonbreath
"The Awakening"

DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC

Batu
"Vol. 4: Toxicolandia"

EL SALVADOR

Apes Of God
"En El Recinto De La Tempestad"

ETHIOPIA

Nishaiar
"Nahaxar"

FRANCE

Sol Draconi Septem
"Hyperion"

GIBRALTAR

Angelwings
"Primordium"

GUERNSEY

From Darkness
"From Darkness"

HUNGARY

Beneath The Void
"...into Oblivion"

INDONESIA

Orbital Element
"Celestials Damage"

IRELAND

Hashmaker
"Attack Of The 50ft Lobsters"

ITALY

Winterage
"The Inheritance Of Beauty"

KAZAKHSTAN

Nuclear Angels
"Gurus Of Destruction"

LEBANON

Turbulence
"Frontal"

LUXEMBOURG

Scarred
"Scarred"

MALAYSIA

Thrashit
"Chaos Of Fear"

MEXICO

Becoming The Entity
"Beyond Cygnus"

MONTENEGRO

Violent Drunks
"Alkobot"

NEW CALEDONIA

Pascal Allaigre
"On Fire"

NORTHERN IRELAND

Ravenlight
"Intermission"

ORKNEY ISLANDS

Electric Mother
"II"

PARAGUAY

Lucifer's Children
"Signs Of Saturn"

POLAND

Moanaa
"Embers"

ROMANIA

Flaming Skies
"Empire Of Glass"

SCOTLAND

Robot Death Monkey
"Druid Odyssey"

SLOVAKIA

Machina Baphometa
"Shame Of The Proud Angel"

SOUTH KOREA

Epicsode
"A Common Theories"

SURINAME

Brutal Black
"Prelude To The Apocalypse"

SYRIA

Maysaloon
"A Lip To Earth, A Lip To Heaven & A Tongue To The Stars"

THAILAND

Black 'Ciety
"Punishment In The World To Come"

TURKMENISTAN

Duvel
"..."

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Tabernacle
"Terror in Thrace"

UZBEKISTAN

The Only Survivor
"The Birth Of Anger"

VENEZUELA

Living Decomposition
"Internal Defragmentation"

WALES

Kong Lives
"Thy Kingdom Kong"

VIETNAM

God Father
"Lột Xác"

ZIMBABWE

Nuclear Winter
"Greystone"

Global Metal Apocalypse (GMA) Awards 2021 - The Results

8/1/2022

The votes are in, have been counted, vetted and verified.
So without further ado, we present the winners of the
2021 Global Metal Apocalypse (GMA) awards.

All categories except "Release Of The Year"
came with an 'other' option.

See you in December 2022

Release Of The Year

IRON MAIDEN - SENJUTSU

Global Metal Release Of The Year

SOULMASTER (NICARAGUA)
WARRIOR OF LIGHT

Breakthrough African Band

CATHARSIS (EGYPT)

Breakthrough Asian Band

OVERLORD (BANGLADESH)

Breakthrough European Band

GHOSTS OF ATLANTIS (ENGLAND)

Breakthrough North & Central American Band

FLESHTORTURE (NICARAGUA)

Breakthrough Oceanian Band

ABYSMIA (HAWAII)

Breakthrough South American Band

ALTARS OF REBELLION (COLOMBIA)

Breakthrough UK Band

BEYOND EXTINCTION (ESSEX)
&
GHOSTS OF ATLANTIS (ESSEX / SUFFOLK)

Breakthrough International Band

BLIND CHANNEL (FINLAND)

Music Video Of The Year

Cradle Of Filth - Necromantic Fantasies