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The Full Rewind Summer Open Air will return in 2026, once again taking over Flugplatz Roitzschjora in Germany with a broad and hard-hitting lineup spanning extreme metal, hardcore and punk. Set on the historic grounds of the former With Full Force Festival, Full Rewind Summer Open Air continues to position itself as a spiritual successor to one of Germany’s most important heavy festivals. The 2026 edition aims to revive long-standing traditions associated with the site, including the much-loved Knüppelnacht , while pushing forward with a contemporary and diverse booking approach. Headlined by Arch Enemy and In Flames , the festival delivers a high-profile top tier while maintaining strong roots in hardcore, death metal and crossover scenes. Acts such as Hatebreed , Terror , Madball , Stick To Your Guns and Cro-Mags ensure a heavy hardcore presence, while extreme metal fans are covered with bands like Slaughter To Prevail , Cryptopsy , Taake and Sanguisugabogg . The ...

Axel Rudi Pell have announced the Ghost Town Tour 2026 , set to follow the release of their forthcoming studio album "Ghost Town" , arriving in March via Steamhammer / SPV . Operating with clockwork precision, the Bochum-based guitarist continues his long-established release cycle. With the previous album "Risen Symbol" approaching its second anniversary in 2026, a new studio effort was inevitable. "Ghost Town" will mark the next chapter in Axel Rudi Pell ’s extensive catalogue, maintaining his trademark blend of melodic hard rock and classic heavy metal. As tradition dictates, the new album will be followed by an extensive tour. The Ghost Town Tour 2026 will see Axel Rudi Pell and his band performing across Germany, alongside a selection of additional European dates. Longtime fans can expect a setlist combining new material with highlights from across Pell’s decades-spanning career. All dates on the tour will feature Neverland as specia...

Pulse Rating: 9.25 / 10 Some albums arrive quietly, without hype or urgency, but once they settle into your life they never really leave. "Monument" is one of those records. From the moment I first held this CD and took in the cover art, it was clear that Blodsgard were aiming for something lasting — not just another black metal release, but a fully formed statement built on patience, introspection, and emotional weight. ⛤ Genre: Black Metal ⛤ Format: CD – Album (2013) ⛤ Condition: Mint ⛤ Price: 12.50€ 📧 Order this record now by email 🛒 Browse all CDs in stock "Monument" does not rush its impact. It unfolds deliberately, shaped by years of refinement and reworking, and you can hear that patience in every transition. The album breathes with a distinctly Norwegian atmosphere — cold, restrained, but deeply emotional beneath the surface. This is black metal that und...

Crystal Lake have released the official music video for “Neversleep,” featuring guest vocals from Myke Terry , offering a new glimpse into their forthcoming album "The Weight of Sound" . The Japanese metalcore outfit are set to release "The Weight of Sound" on January 23, 2026, via Century Media Records . “Neversleep” stands out as one of the darker and heavier compositions on the record, blending Crystal Lake ’s intense metalcore foundation with pronounced deathcore elements and a sharp hardcore edge. Myke Terry , known for his work with Volumes and Fire From The Gods , delivers a commanding guest performance that adds further weight to the track. His vocals intertwine seamlessly with those of Crystal Lake ’s John Robert Centorrino , resulting in a dynamic contrast that reinforces the song’s oppressive atmosphere and aggressive momentum. Guitarist and founding member YD commented on the single, explaining that “Neversleep” represents the point whe...

Rainbow have announced "The Temple of the King 1975–1976" , a comprehensive 9-CD box set celebrating the band’s earliest and most influential years. Scheduled for release on March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records , the collection focuses on the period that established Rainbow as a defining force in hard rock and proto-metal. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham , the set is presented as the first instalment in a planned anthology series chronicling the musical legacy of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore . Housed in a deluxe 7-inch book-style package with a 24-page booklet, "The Temple of the King 1975–1976" includes Rainbow ’s first two studio albums, "Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow" (1975) and "Rising" (1976). These releases are widely regarded as cornerstones of the band’s catalogue, capturing the early chemistry between Blackmore and vocalist Ronnie James Dio and laying the groundwork for Rainbow ’s enduring legacy. In addition...

Among the many standout performances at Inferno Metal Festival 2026, four bands rise above as defining pillars of the lineup, each carrying deep historical weight and renewed relevance. DEICIDE Formed in Tampa, Florida in the late 1980s, Deicide remain one of the most uncompromising and recognisable forces in death metal history. Albums such as "Deicide" , "Legion" and "Once Upon the Cross" helped define the genre’s anti-religious ferocity and relentless sonic aggression, setting a standard that still resonates decades later. Despite their long history, Deicide have never slowed down. Their most recent album, "Banished by Sin" (2024), reaffirmed their relevance with sharp songwriting, brutal pacing and Glen Benton’s unmistakable vocal presence. Closing Inferno 2026 on Sunday night, their rare Oslo appearance brings both finality and sheer destructive force to the festival. INCANTATION Incantation are among the m...

Inferno Metal Festival 2026 is marked by a series of first-time appearances, exclusive performances and long-awaited returns to Oslo. Among the most significant moments of the 2026 edition is Incantation ’s first-ever appearance at Inferno Metal Festival. The American death metal pioneers will perform a special set centred on their 1992 debut "Onward to Golgotha" , a performance confirmed as their only European presentation of this material in 2026. Hungarian legends Tormentor will also make their first appearance in Oslo, four decades into their career. Their long-overdue debut in the Norwegian capital adds historical weight to Thursday’s programme at Rockefeller. Sunday’s headliner Deicide return to Inferno for the first time since 2013, marking a rare Oslo appearance for one of death metal’s most enduring forces. The same night also sees Old Man’s Child finally take the Inferno stage, following years of anticipation and the project’s recent return to live ...