Formed as a symphonic metal band with gothic tendencies, later Epica have incorporated into their sound strong death metal influences. Starting from the third album, even progressive metal attitudes have become evident. In addition, the band often uses thrash metal and groove metal riffs, black m...

With more than 25 years under the belt, Portugal’s MOONSPELL has always been a creative and live force that refused to die or to compromise to the grinding of time. Their latest work (1755) with its rabid mix between History and Metal, took their fans by storm again. Fully sung in Portuguese, the...

Patty Gurdy is a German singer, songwriter, and hurdy-gurdy influencer known for her distinctive fusion of celtic-pop and medieval-inspired sounds. With a signature green hurdy-gurdy and a hauntingly powerful voice, she's brought a rare historical instrument into the modern spotlight. Her unique ...

The origins of the Swedish quintet Andromeda can be traced back to 1999 when Johan submitted the demo "Welcome to forever" to the recordlabel WAR-music who wanted to sign a deal. The feeling was mutual and in the autumn that year Andromeda came together as Thomas, Martin and bassplayer Gert Daun ...

Destruction is a German thrash metal band formed in 1982. They have been credited as one of the "Big Four" of the German thrash metal scene, the others being Kreator, Sodom and Tankard.

Accept are a German heavy metal band from Solingen, formed in 1976 by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and former members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals) and Peter Baltes (bass). Their beginnings can be traced back to the late 1960s, when the band got its start under the name Band X. Accept's lineup has change...

UFO were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. They became a transitional group between early hard rock and heavy metal and the new wave of British heavy metal.

The Michael Schenker Group (MSG) are a guitar-oriented hard rock band, formed in London in 1979 by former Scorpions and UFO guitarist Michael Schenker. In 1996, the Michael Schenker Group was reformed. After the release of their second live album, 1984's Rock Will Never Die, its members began to ...

“100% heavy metal - 0% bullshit!”

Moving fluently between classic metal, superpowered synthesizers, and symphonic realms — even embracing '80s-tinged hard rock — these Helsinki heavy metal hitmakers have created a musical palette that’s powerful, engaging, and—above all—fun.

Ever since their h...

The legendary death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1987 by current and surviving members, drummer/composer Steve Asheim, and bassist/vocalist/lyricist Glen Benton. The band rose to mainstream success in 1992 with their second album Legion, and is credited as the second-best-selling death ...

Fleshgod Apocalypse is an Italian symphonic death metal band. Formed in 2007, the group resides in Perugia and are currently signed to Nuclear Blast. They have released five full-length albums.

Alestorm are a Scottish heavy metal band formed in Perth, Scotland. Their music is characterised by a pirate theme, and as a result, they have been dubbed a "pirate metal" band by many critics and their fanbase. The group currently consists of lead vocalist/keytarist Christopher Bowes, bassist Ga...

Norwegian Extreme Metal band Zyklon was formed in 2000. In 2001 the band released their debut album ”World ov Worms” to worldwide critical acclaim.
The band was formed by Samoth and Trym of Emperor, along with members of Myrkskog.

Discography:
”World ov Worms" (2001)
”Aeon” (2003)
”Disintegrate”...

Conceived in the heart of the Norwegian black metal scene in 1993, DIMMU BORGIR quickly broke free from the boundaries of the genre, daring to combine a traditional raven black sound with opulent symphonic orchestration. Soon they turned into pioneers of their field, forging groundbreaking albums...

VIPER was formed in 1985 by Andre Matos (vocals), brothers Pit Passarell (bass) and Yves Passarell (guitar), Felipe Machado (guitar), and Cassio Audi (drums). The first show was at the traditional Lira Paulistana theater, in São Paulo, on April 8th.

At the time, the musicians were still teenage...

AMORPHIS ENTERS A NEW ERA WITH THEIR 15TH STUDIO ALBUM — BORDERLAND

A groundbreaking and genre-defying heavy metal band, still featuring its original lineup (with a few exceptionally talented additions) and only growing stronger with time? It might sound like a fairytale — until you glance towar...

Fates Warning have been a formidable presence in progressive metal for more than 35 years, helping to shape and drive the genre without ever compromising their integrity or losing relevance.

They return in 2020 with Long Day Good Night, the most epic and longest album of their storied career.

Black Sabbath is credited with creating heavy metal. The success of their first two albums - Black Sabbath and Paranoid - marked a paradigm shift in the world of rock.

Not until Black Sabbath upended the music scene did the term “heavy metal” enter the popular vocabulary to describe the denser,...

Eventually there comes a time when the hype about a band becomes superfluous, and their status alone speaks volumes. Such is the case with Emperor, the black metal gods hailing from Telemark, Norway. Emperor has become known as one of the originators of symphonic Black Metal that Norway is intern...

Therion (formerly Blitzkrieg and Megatherion) is a Swedish symphonic metal band founded by Christofer Johnsson in 1987. Its name was inspired by the Celtic Frost album To Mega Therion. "To Mega Therion" is Greek for "The Great Beast" and was a title used by occultist Aleister Crowley. Originally ...

Blackmore's Night were founded in 1997 by legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and award-winning lyricist and singer Candice Night to stage and explore their love for traditional Medieval and Folk-Rock music. Together, they created a band that like very few others is a prime example of truthfuln...

Modern metal with 70s & 80s electro-inspiration, reaching the darkest corners of new wave and retro glam rock!

German genre-fusing visionaries LORD OF THE LOST ended 2022 with a big bang, releasing their eighth studio album, Blood & Glitter, virtually overnight on December 30. Following extensiv...

DELAIN’s renowned orchestral arrangements, highlighted by modern shadings, set new standards and manifest the five-piece on top of the scene.

Delain is a Dutch symphonic metal band formed in 2002 by former Within Temptation keyboardist Martijn Westerholt, intending for the band to be solely a pr...