 Tony Iommi shot by Ross Halfin The brand new single from legendary guitarist Tony Iommi is released today. Entitled ‘Stormwatcher’ it rides on a signature guitar riff from the man who was the driving musical force behind Black Sabbath’s garlanded career. ‘Stormwatcher’ has a maritime theme, based around a ship stuck in a storm, accompanied by a dramatic animated video, bringing the lyrics and imagery of vocalist Jørn Lande to life. “It channels something from within, something real,” Lande explains, describing how the lyrics tell a powerful story about struggles and sorrow as life voyages from birth to death, and beyond. “We are the captain of our own vessel, a ship crashing through unknown and sometimes challenging waters, always navigating forward, steering steady through every storm, driven by dreams of new horizons and longing for something new.” One of numerous highlights from the remarkable album, From The Dark, ‘Stormwatcher’ perfectly captures the dark atmospheres and yearning passions that permeate the record. Tony Iommi is joined throughout by Lande, who shares writing credits on all songs, as well as bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil. Co-produced by Tony and Mike Exeter, his long-time creative partner, co-writer, producer and audio engineer, it is an outstanding album that sits proudly within the impressive Iommi catalogue. From The Dark will be released on 23rd October 2026 and is available in several deluxe vinyl and CD formats - preorder here https://tonyiommi.lnk.to/fromthedarkPR
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 Photo by Alex Solca Los Angeles heavy metal force Death Dealer Union is set to release its sophomore album "Dark Sister" with serious momentum, as anticipation continues to build around the new record. The band has reached 25,000 monthly Spotify listeners, attributed to the recent release of the title track single. Set for release September 18, 2026, "Dark Sister" marks a major new chapter for Death Dealer Union, bringing together a heavier, darker and more cinematic evolution of the band’s sound. The album was co-written and produced by acclaimed producer Max Morton, whose work helped shape the record’s massive guitars, atmospheric depth and polished modern-metal production while preserving the raw energy at the heart of Death Dealer Union. The album campaign has already introduced listeners to several sides of the record. "Cult of the Moonlight" kicked off the new era with an explosive introduction to the band’s evolved sound, followed by the title track “Dark Sister,” further establishing the album’s dark, melodic and cinematic identity. The official “Dark Sister” music video was directed by Margarita Monet of Edge of Paradise, continuing the visual collaboration between Monet and the band. Now, with the album release rapidly approaching, Death Dealer Union is preparing to unveil its next single, “Spell Bound Machine,” offering another glimpse into the world of Dark Sister and keeping the momentum moving toward September 18. Reaching 30K monthly listeners ahead of the album’s arrival represents an exciting milestone for the band and reflects the growing response surrounding this new era of Death Dealer Union. Fronted by Kay Bellows, alongside Doug Weiand on guitars, Brice Snyder on bass and CC McKenna on drums, the current line-up combines crushing modern metal with soaring melodies, commanding vocals and a theatrical edge. That growth extends to the live stage as well. Death Dealer Union recently joined forces with DNA Entertainment Collective for worldwide booking representation and will hit the road this October in support of "Dark Sister". UPCOMING SHOWS
Additional dates and touring plans will be announced.  The October 8 show at the legendary Viper Room will serve as the official "Dark Sister" album release celebration, bringing the record to the stage in Death Dealer Union’s hometown of Los Angeles. With a rapidly growing streaming audience, new music arriving, an album on the horizon and an expanding live schedule, Death Dealer Union is carrying significant momentum into the final months of 2026.
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Bruce Dickinson’s third album Skunkworks, BMG Records have released it digitally in a brand new Dolby Atmos version, alongside a Dolby Atmos version of Bruce’s debut solo album, Tattooed Millionaire. These releases follow the critically acclaimed release last year of More Balls To Picasso, the stunning reworking of Bruce Dickinson’s second solo album. Like that record, and the Dolby Atmos version of Bruce’s most recent solo album The Mandrake Project, the new versions of Skunkworks and Tattooed Millionaire have been newly mixed by Brendan Duffey. To listen to both albums, click HERE. Skunkworks is an album that has grown in stature and reverence since its initial release in 1996. Originally produced by Nirvana producer, Jack Endino, it saw Bruce moving into a more experimental and alternative world than his previous solo work, and that of Iron Maiden. Recorded as a band project with a new group of musicians, the album not only channelled elements of grunge but also had progressive and psychedelic influences within it. While fans and critics were divided at the time of its release, it is now considered to be one of Bruce Dickinson’s most intriguing and exciting bodies of work.
Bruce says of the new Dolby Atmos version of Skunkworks, “It will blow your socks off. It’s a record of which I’m immensely proud. In fact, as the years go by I grow more and more proud of everything that happened on that record. In many ways, it was a bit advanced for its time because we were bringing in all kinds of influences that other people in metal were scared of. It’s very emotional and quite dark in places.” Alongside the new version of Skunkworks, which is available now on all streaming platforms, the brand new Dolby Atmos version of Tattooed Millionaire has also been released. That album, Bruce’s solo debut in 1990 and released while he was still in Iron Maiden, showcased a more straightforward hard-rock sound, produced by Chris Tsangarides. It featured four UK Top 40 singles including a cover of the David Bowie composition, ‘All The Young Dudes’, made famous by Mott The Hoople. Bruce comments, “Tattooed Millionaire was kinda the solo album that wasn’t. We had two weeks to write it so myself and Janick Gers just had fun and wrote it round his house. Chris Tsangarides did a great job on the production and now with modern technology we can beef it all up and make it BIG in Atmos world! The album sonically sounds really good.”  Photo: Nina Mönkkönen Finnish Theatrical Metal band Endless Exam returns from couple years of hiatus from releasing new music with a new furious single "Shut up!". Vocalist Nina Kuronen tells about the theme of the song: "The song is about mental violence. Intentional psychological violence. Belittling, threatening, blaming, manipulation that causes deep psychological wounds. A difficult topic that is often not visible from the outside." Guitarist Jukka Saarinen adds: "The song is the band's fastest and darkest release to date. The song combines two ideas that fit together perfectly." Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/8KV5zmcXl-o Listen to the single on music services: https://push.fm/fl/endlessexam-shutup Endless Exam from southern Finland is a theatrical metal band formed in 2020. The band combines atmospheric melodies with heavy rhythms, led by vocalist Nina Kuronen. The band's debut album, "Voice of Passion and Agony," was released in June 2023 through Inverse Records. https://linktr.ee/endlessexam  Argentinian Power / Heavy Metal band Preludio Ancestral reveal details of their 6th full-length album "Guardians of Twilight", which will see the light on April 14th, 2026 via Fighter Records Listen to the first advance single here:
Preludio Ancestral was formed in Argentina in 2005 under the leadership of guitarist and composer Leonardo Gatti. After an early phase rooted in Hard Rock, the band gradually evolved towards an epic and Melodic Power Metal sound, shaping a strong and distinctive identity through different stages and line-ups. Currently, the band is finalizing their most anticipated album to date, “Guardians of Twilight”, a 12-track release scheduled for March 2026 through Fighter Records. The album was composed, mixed, and mastered by Leonardo Gatti, reaffirming Preludio Ancestral’s epic vision and his status as one of Latin America’s most inspired composers within the genre.
In 2012, they released their debut album “Hacia lo Inmortal” (Towards the Immortal), which received very positive national and international feedback and led to support shows with bands such as Rhapsody of Fire and Stratovarius. This was followed by the EP “Putrefaction” (2013), their first release entirely sung in English, and the albums “Kybalion” (2015) and “El Misterio de la Pasión Divina” (The Mystery of Divine Passion) (2016), further solidifying their position within the Epic Power Metal scene. In 2017, the band signed with Spanish label Fighter Records, which released their fourth full-length album “Oblivion” in 2018, an ambitious work featuring collaborations with Argentine musicians and European vocalists. Preludio Ancestral later released the EP “Gloria Futura” (Future Glory) in 2020 and the album “Magnus” in 2023, both self-released. www.facebook.com/preludioancestral2020  Photo: Petri Sara Finnish heavy metallers Ikirouta from Kajaani, release their new single "En Milloinkaan" (I Will Never). Only after two months after the previous single "Pettymyksen Vuori" (A Mountain Of Disappointment) a new song continues the story of Ikirouta. Listen to the single on music streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music yms.): https://push.fm/fl/ikirouta-enmilloinkaan
"I had 'En Milloinkaan' as a rough draft on my computer since late summer 2025, and the song took its final form quite quickly at the end of November," says guitarist Teemu Kuosmanen, who wrote the song. “The recording, mixing, and mastering also went very quickly.” ”The song is about how, even though life doesn't always go the way you want it to and even though there are all kinds of naysayers and pessimists around you, you can still get through anything if you want to and believe in yourself," says Kuosmanen. “When I sing it, I feel like I won’t give up and no one can bring me to my knees,” says singer Jori Kärki. The song is a fast-paced, synth-driven, melodic rock song. The guitar also plays a role, and the chorus is quite big and catchy, in typical Ikirouta style. Ikirouta is a Finnish melodic metal band from Kajaani, formed in the winter of 2020. They have performed at clubs and festivals throughout Finland and shared the stage with bands like Popeda and Blind Channel and also even the legendary Skid Row. The band's music is available on all digital music platforms, and on Spotify alone, the band has been listened to well over 2 million times. Every song can be found on YouTube with a music video. Ikirouta:
 Photo credit: Tunde Valiszka English heavy metal’s rising stars Tailgunner present the masterful single 'Eulogy', taken from their upcoming album, "Midnight Blitz", out February 6, 2026 via Napalm Records. As the album’s closing song, 'Eulogy' adds gentle orchestral melodies to their nostalgic sound before the power metal feel explodes into a speed metal firework. Epic and bold, the young quintet prove yet again what inspired the rare appearance of metal icon K.K. Downing as producer on their triumphant second record.
TAILGUNNER comment on 'Eulogy': "'Eulogy' is the most epic release of our career so far. Inspired in particular by our heroes in Helloween & Blind Guardian, it's TAILGUNNER at full throttle, telling an epic journey into the afterlife. We needed a video that could match the scope of this quest, so once again sought the help of Andy Pilkington at Very Metal Art. Andy first came to our attention with his work on Judas Priest's Painkiller, and of course killed it with our last single 'Tears in Rain' too. Prepare to battle demons, to ride over fire & ice, and to face the ultimate fate. This is 'Eulogy'!" Tailgunner unleash their second album, Midnight Blitz on 6th February 2026 via Napalm Records. Bursting onto the scene in 2022, their sophomore work draws heavily from classic British heavy metal, but just like those influences, the band are determined to push forward. Always crafting their sound and building on what they have, whilst never compromising on what they started with - pure heavy metal. In an astonishingly short time, the emerging British heavy metal talent have found support in the very heroes they follow: after making a strong impression supporting KK’s Priest, legendary guitarist K.K. Downing went on to produce the upcoming album, "Midnight Blitz". "Midnight Blitz" is classic Heavy Metal without being pastiche. This is a band for the here and now – not just worshipping at the altar, but determined to stand upon it as the Metal Gods of a whole new generation of headbangers. Tailgunner prove their skills effortlessly, carving themselves out as Heavy Metal’s future and grabbing the torch from the legends themselves. Catchy hooks, killer riffs, and appealing to every heavy metal fan – join K.K. Downing and discover your new heroes now. Tailgunner comment on new album Midnight Blitz: “Like phantoms of the clouds, the "Midnight Blitz" screams silently through the air. Descending on their prey, a Heavy Metal militia striking at the speed of sound. Only blood can run! Whilst touring our debut album, we were described by one roadie as ‘The bastard child of Maiden & Priest’ and that became the ethos for our new album Midnight Blitz. Just like our fore bearers, we are determined to push forward, always crafting our sound and building on what we have, whilst never compromising on what we started with – Pure Heavy Metal! We are not just worshipping at the altar of those who have gone before, but determined to stand upon it and be the heroes for a whole new generation! We played over 100 shows touring our debut album, sharing the stages with some of the most legendary names in Metal while paying our dues in blood, sweat, tears and endless nights out on the road. Everything we learned is on display here, packed into 10 tracks in what we feel can be a true, essential Tailgunner album. Produced by none other than the Metal guitar God K.K. Downing, working closely with K.K. during this entire process has been the ride of a lifetime and you can hear those touches of a bona fide Metal God throughout this album!” Tailgunner are:
"Just finished listening to "Aftershock". It’s incredible... they never fail to deliver! If you love Rock and Roll, you must get this album!!!” - Triple H, 13-time World Champion and Chief Operating Officer of WWE “The new Motörhead album 'Aftershock' is so ridiculously good. If u don't buy it Lemmy will personally come to your house & defile your sister!” - Don Jamieson "That Metal Show" “All [Lemmy] and his mates have done is put together one of their best albums in the last 20 years.” – MSN.com “WOW! The new Motörhead record is one of the best, start to finish, they have ever done. LOST WOMAN BLUES is da bomb.” - Classic Rock Revisited Today, Motörhead is releasing another brand new track from their upcoming 21st studio album, "Aftershock", entitled ‘Queen Of The Damned’. The track is streaming exclusively via Loudwire.com now, and is a fast head-banger full of killer riffage– just what Motörhead is known for being best at! Listen here. And damned you will be if you do not pick up "Aftershock" — at least in the eyes of guitarist Phil Campbell, who offers up his sentiments to those who ignore the band’s new album, saying, “If you don't check out our new record, you're a wanker!” Drummer Mikkey Dee adds, “Finally everyone! "Aftershock" in da house! I think we have a very special new Motörhead album for you to hear, a great step forward from the last few albums! I just FUCKIN love it!” Motörhead recently announced their upcoming official listening party, taking place at the world-famous Rainbow Bar & Grill located at 9015 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood. The event is taking place on Friday, October 18th from 9:00-11:00 PM, upstairs. Come listen to the brand new Motörhead album "Aftershock" before it's released on October 22nd, enjoy free Rainbow Pizza and win Motörhead prizes! The first 100 Motörhead fans get in free! -- "Aftershock", Motörhead’s mammoth 21st studio album, hits stores in North America on October 22, 2013 via UDR Music. Recorded at NRG Studios in North Hollywood, Aftershock is a true leveler, a crushing confirmation of everything Motörhead stands for, marching from the dust storm to deliver 14 belting statements which see Motörhead in perhaps their best writing form for years. You can pre-order the next chapter of Motörhead’s legendary catalog now in Limited Edition Digipack format via Amazon.com at this link. The album is also available for pre-order now in regular CD format and vinyl (gatefold – 180-Gram Single LP) format (digital coming soon). Motörhead’s single ‘Heartbreaker’ is spinning now on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal and Ozzy’s Boneyard channels. All of the bands involved in the Noisecreep.com ‘Most Anticipated Release of October’ Poll were great sports, but Motörhead’s "Aftershock" came out on top! Thanks to all who voted. www.facebook.com/OfficialLemmy www.facebook.com/OfficialMotorhead Twitter: @MyMotorhead www.imotorhead.com 
MOTÖRHEAD would like to thank fans around the world for their support and the Metal Hammer editorial board for choosing them as winners of the “Maximum Metal” award at the 2013 Metal Hammer Awards in Berlin, Germany last week! Mikkey Dee was in Berlin and accepted the award on behalf of the band. Are you ready to hear some new music? MOTÖRHEAD’s new single, ‘Heartbreaker’, is spinning now on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal and Ozzy’s Boneyard channels. Also, stay tuned for a special track premiere coming up next week on Full Metal Jackie’s syndicated radio show. In other news, Noisecreep.com posted a poll yesterday for fans to vote on their favorite October 2013 release. MOTÖRHEAD’s "Aftershock" is in the running, so make sure to head over to Noisecreep.com and cast your vote! "Aftershock", MOTÖRHEAD’s mammoth 21st studio album, hits stores in North America on 22nd October, 2013 via UDR Music. Recorded at NRG Studios in North Hollywood, "Aftershock" is a true leveler, a crushing confirmation of everything MOTÖRHEAD stands for, marching from the dust storm to deliver 14 belting statements which see MOTÖRHEAD in perhaps their best writing form for years. You can pre-order the next chapter of MOTÖRHEAD’s legendary catalog now in Limited Edition Digipack format via Amazon.com at this link. The album is also available for pre-order now in regular CD format and vinyl (gatefold – 180-Gram Single LP) format (digital coming soon). www.facebook.com/OfficialLemmy www.facebook.com/OfficialMotorhead Twitter: @MyMotorhead www.imotorhead.com 
The North American pre-order for Motörhead's "Aftershock" is live! That’s right, you can pre-order the next chapter of Motörhead’s legendary catalog now in Limited Edition Digipack format via Amazon.com at this link. The album is also available now in regular CD format and vinyl (gatefold – 180-Gram Single LP) format (digital coming soon). Since the pre-order launch yesterday, "Aftershock" has already shot to #1 on Amazon’s Movers & Shakers chart and #3 on Amazon’s Hard Rock & Metal chart.
"Aftershock", Motörhead’s mammoth 21st studio album, hits stores in North America on October 22nd, 2013 via UDR Music. Recorded at NRG Studios in North Hollywood, "Aftershock" is a true leveler, a crushing confirmation of everything Motörhead stands for, marching from the dust storm to deliver 14 belting statements which see Motörhead in perhaps their best writing form for years. "Aftershock" track listing: Heartbreaker Coup de Grace Lost Woman Blues End Of Time Do You Believe Death Machine Dust And Glass Going To Mexico Silence When You Speak To Me Crying Shame Queen Of The Damned Knife Keep Your Powder Dry Paralyzed With "Aftershock", there’s swagger, there’s punch, there’s speed and there’s dirty filthy grooves, Lemmy Kilmister, Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee showing clearly that Motörhead is not simply a band, it’s a genre! That genre, more than ever, resonates with hearty independence and swashbuckle. Whether it’s “Heartbreaker” throwing hooks and riffs into your head, the double-kick concussiveness of “Paralyzed” with Campbell’s fuelled attack, or the thunderous ride-off-the-Rickenbacker Motörcharge of “Going To Mexico”, "Aftershock" takes gleeful twists and turns which re-announce the Motörlegend. There’s the smoky biker bar blues in the shape of “Dust And Glass”, Lemmy’s late-night vocals evoking last-call and melancholy, the pogo-powered punk-spiked stab of “Queen Of The Damned” and the deliciously steamy, humid mournful “Lost Woman Blues” which midway through decides to kick over the stool and stomp out the saloon door. Motörhead are Motörhead are Motörhead…and their "Aftershock" will be felt worldwide… www.facebook.com/OfficialLemmy www.facebook.com/OfficialMotorhead www.imotorhead.com Twitter: @MyMotorhead |
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