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Texas rockers DANGEROUS TOYS, who achieved a short-but-sweet burst of success in the midst of the late 1980s glam metal boom, will release "Demolition" on December 12 on CD, vinyl and limited-edition cassette via Cleopatra Records.
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Napalm Records is proud to announce the signing of Eye Of Melian – the Tolkien-inspired symphonic project founded by Martijn Westerholt (Delain) and Finnish vocalist Johanna Kurkela (Auri). Alongside this exciting partnership, the band unveils their new studio album, “Forest of Forgetting”, set for release on February 20th, 2026. More»



Since assembling in 2013, Alkaloid have known no bounds. Fresh from the minds who brought metalheads Obscura, Triptykon and Dark Fortress, the supergroup has rearranged the very composition of progressive death metal. Their three studio albums are widely acclaimed for synthesizing seemingly opposing forces. More»



On March 13, 2026, Gotthard will release the mini-album ”more Stereo Crush”. In connection with the upcoming album, they have now released a single on the song ”Liverpool” in which, among others, singer Marc Storace from Krokus appears.
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Big Big Train, the award-winning, international progressive rock band, will issue their 16th studio album titled “Woodcut” on February 6th, 2026, via InsideOut Music.

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Ancient Fragments is a Modern Metal Band influenced by the Djent and Progressive Metal scene. releases November 14, 2025

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The Italian rockers IT’sALIE are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album, “Wild Games”, set for release on February 27th, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, they unveil the first single and official video for “Waiting for the Rain”, available below.
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With their mesmerizing sound echoing across the Mongolian steppe, breakthrough Mongolian rockers Uuhai have signed their first album deal with Napalm Records! Following viral success and millions of views on their very first songs, the seven-piece band is back—ready to unleash their long-awaited debut album, “Human Herds”, on January 9th, 2026.
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Dutch progressive metal pioneers TEXTURES return with "At The Edge Of Winter", the second single from their forthcoming album "Genotype", set for release on January 23, 2026 via Kscope. Featuring Charlotte Wessels (ex-DELAIN),the new single blends atmospheric synths, intricate sound design, and polyrhythmic grooves with massive riffs and soaring vocal lines. More»



Release date: 30th of January 2026. Barcelona’s Wicked Leather have confirmed the release of their first full-length album, “Season of the Witch”, arriving on the 30th of January 2026 via Lost Realm Records.
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Fireborn will release their new studio album “Dreamcatcher” on January 23rd, 2026. Ten new songs and one “old friend”, raw, rocking, and full of passion. The cover was once again designed by Gyula Havancsáck.
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Carrying the torch of NWOBHM are Tailgunner! Recently signed to Napalm Records, the young British band announces their upcoming sophomore studio album, “Midnight Blitz”, out on February 6th, 2026.

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"The Accidental" by Francis Rossi, due on January 30, 2026 via earMUSIC on CD, LP, and digital formats, comes as something of a surprise. It was certainly a surprise to Francis, who had no plans to record an album. "This truly came out of nowhere," says Rossi. "I spend my life in and out of the studio, rehearsing, tinkering, but something happened earlier this year and, before I knew it, we had created something special."
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