Metal Storm logo
Metal news




Barren Earth - Part Ways With Vocalist

Finland's progressive melodic death metal outfit Barren Earth has parted ways with their vocalist Mikko Kotamäki due to conflicting schedules. As stated by the band, it was done by mutual agreement with "absolutely no drama involved" and the band will continue to work on new material while looking for someone to fill in his shoes.

Read more ››

Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Barren Earth
Posted: 08.07.2013 by Monolithic | Comments (4)


Folkearth - Vocalist Ruslanas Passes Away

Lithuanian musician Metfolvik whose real name is Ruslanas Danisevskis has recently passed away after losing his battle against cancer. He was a member of bands such as Ravenclaw, Folkearth and Folkodia.

Read more ››

Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Folkearth
Posted: 03.07.2013 by Bad English | Comments (5)


Iced Earth - Drummer Steps Down, Replacement Announced

Iced Earth's drummer Brent Smedley has announced his departure from the band, owing to personal responsibilities. After recording three albums in his third, seven-year-long stint with Iced Earth, Smedley will be departing to devote more time to his older family members in Jacksonville, Florida.

Read more ››

Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Iced Earth
Posted: 07.05.2013 by ScreamingSteelUS | Comments (4)


Iced Earth - 2014 European Tour Announced

Iced Earth have announced the first European leg of their 2014/2015 World Tour, kicking off on January 9th, 2014 in Saarbrücken, Germany. The band is currently writing a new studio album with a slated release date for late 2013 and has recently released Live In Ancient Kourion. The US metallers will be recording and mixing in between a string of European festivals this summer.

Read more ››

Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Iced Earth
Posted: 23.04.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Iced Earth - Release Clip From New DVD

Unless you have been distracted, you know by now that Iced Earth will be releasing a new DVD next month. In preparation for this release, the band has now unveiled a live clip of the song "Dystopia" from Live In Ancient Kourion. Go ahead and take a peek at the new DVD below.

Read more ››

Source: icedearth.com
Band profile: Iced Earth
Posted: 13.03.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (5)


Iced Earth - Upcoming DVD Release Date Announced, Trailer Online

Since Dystopia was released in October of 2011, heavy metallers Iced Earth has been playing more shows in the past year than in the previous ten years combined. Their first officially filmed headline show Live In Ancient Kourion will hit stores on April 15th (and April 16th in the US) and you can get the first glimpse of this show on the trailer below.

Read more ››

Source: icedearth.com
Band profile: Iced Earth
Posted: 27.02.2013 by Josh Gottret | Comments (6)


Derelict Earth - New Album Available For Streaming And Download

Derelict Earth's new album Below The Empty Skies was released on Bandcamp on December 16th, 2012. It is now available for download and streaming at any price (including for free) at this location. Enjoy. The cover artwork was created by Manthos Lappas.

Read more ››

Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Derelict Earth
Posted: 17.12.2012 by Derelict Earth | Comments (9)


Iced Earth - Reveal Upcoming DVD Artwork

Iced Earth had previously announced the release of their new DVD Live In Ancient Kourion, which was filmed in Cyprus in August. It will be released in early April 2013. Now the band has unveiled its cover artwork which was created in collaboration between Nathan Perry and Felipe Machado Franco. You can check out the result below.

Read more ››

Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Iced Earth
Posted: 12.12.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Scum Of The Earth - New Video Online

"The Devil Made Me Do It", a brand new video from US industrial metallers Scum Of The Earth is now available for viewing below. The song is off the band's latest output The Devil Made Me Do It which came out on August 28th via Goomba Music. The clip was directed by Tim King and produced by Splashdown Media.

Read more ››

Source: youtube.com
Band profile: Scum Of The Earth
Posted: 26.11.2012 by BudDa | Comments (6)


Iced Earth - Jon Schaffer Records Vocals For Syrian Thrashers Anarchadia

Jon Schaffer, the guitarist of Iced Earth, will be featured as guest vocalist on Syrian thrashers Anarchadia's upcoming album Let Us All Unite. Schaffer performs alongside the band's singer Nour on a track entitled "True World Order" which will be available as a free download.

Read more ››

Source: icedearth.com
Band profile: Iced Earth
Posted: 26.11.2012 by Anarchadia | Comments (0)


Unearth - US Co-Headlining Tour With Born Of Osiris Announced

Unearth have announced a co-headlining US tour with Born Of Osiris, to take place this November. Opening the bill will be Obey The Brave, The Contortionist and Wolves At The Gate. Unearth's latest release was 2011's Darkness In The Light, while Born Of Osiris released The Discovery.

Read more ››

Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Unearth
Event: Born Of Osiris + Unearth: U.S. Tour 2012
Posted: 10.09.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Iced Earth - Releasing New Album And DVD Next Year

Iced Earth will have a busy year in 2013. Guitarist Jon Schaffer has released an update confirming that the band has plans to release a new studio album next year in the fall and will work on their upcoming DVD Live In Ancient Kourion, which was filmed in Cyprus in August and will be released on Blu-ray, DVD and CD.

Read more ››

Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Iced Earth
Posted: 05.09.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (9)


Iced Earth - Announce European Headlining Tour Dates

As part of the World Dystopia Tour, American heavy metallers Iced Earth will be coming back to Europe in December for some very select headlining shows. The support acts will be Evergrey (Sweden), Steel Engraved (Germany) and Deadshape Figure (Finland). The band also has some European summer festivals appearances scheduled before this tour.

Read more ››

Source: icedearth.com
Band profile: Iced Earth
Event: Iced Earth: World Dystopia Tour 2012 - European Leg
Posted: 17.07.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Serpentine Path - Members Of Electric Wizard And Unearthly Trance Form New Project, Debut Album Details

Official Relapse Records press release:

With a pedigree that boasts all three members of New York's cult doom act Unearthly Trance, plus founding Electric Wizard and Ramesses bassist/guitarist Tim Bagshaw, Serpentine Path should immediately top any doom metal fan's want-list. The self-titled debut is an absolutely crushing album which both references and reinterprets its members previous bands but with a decidedly more punishing death metal approach.

Read more ››

Source: relapse.com
Band profile: Serpentine Path
Posted: 13.07.2012 by BudDa | Comments (3)


Unearthly Trance - Calling It Quits

With 12 years of filthy sludge metal and five full-length albums, Long Island's trio Unearthly Trance are calling it a day.

Read more ››

Source: unearthlytrance.com
Band profile: Unearthly Trance
Posted: 06.07.2012 by Account deleted | Comments (4)