Mexico's CEMICAN return with their anticipated new album of Aztec Folk Metal. The music of CEMICAN – whose name means “the duality of life and death” in the Aztecan language of Nahuatl (spoken by 2 million people in Central Mexico) – incorporates elements of the legends, mysticism and ideologies of ancient Mexican culture. Due August 23, the group's new album further explores those themes, as the title refers to fallen warriors who travel to Mictlan, the underworld in Aztec mythology.

Featuring striking cover artwork designed by Jesús Lhysta (Rotted Artist / Extreme Metal Artworks), “In Ohtli Teoyohtica In Miquiztli” is now available for pre-order on CD and limited-edition black vinyl

Mexico's CEMICAN return with their anticipated new album of Aztec Folk Metal. The music of CEMICAN – whose name means “the duality of life and death” in the Aztecan language of Nahuatl (spoken by 2 million people in Central Mexico) – incorporates elements of the legends, mysticism and ideologies of ancient Mexican culture. Due August 23, the group's new album further explores those themes, as the title refers to fallen warriors who travel to Mictlan, the underworld in Aztec mythology.

Featuring striking cover artwork designed by Jesús Lhysta (Rotted Artist / Extreme Metal Artworks), “In Ohtli Teoyohtica In Miquiztli” is now available for pre-order on as limited-edition black vinyl, only 300 pressed.

Pre-order the long anticipated new album from Finland's Santa Cruz (to be released Oct 18th). With songs ranging from heavy rockers like “True Believer”," “Bang Bang (My Worst Enemy),” and current radio hit "Tell Me Why" to powerful ballads such as “Smoke Signals” and “I Want You To Mean It,” to melodic anthems-in-the-making “Testify” and “Into The War,” “Katharsis” has something for rock fans of all stripes – and lest anyone think that the band has lost their love for the music of the 1980s, the record concludes with an amped-up cover of Cyndi Lauper's “Time After Time.”

Pre-order the long anticipated new album from Finland's Santa Cruz (to be released Oct 18th). US pressing is Neon Orange (limited to 400 copies), plus 2-sided insert and digital download code.

With songs ranging from heavy rockers like “True Believer”," “Bang Bang (My Worst Enemy),” and current radio hit "Tell Me Why" to powerful ballads such as “Smoke Signals” and “I Want You To Mean It,” to melodic anthems-in-the-making “Testify” and “Into The War,” “Katharsis” has something for rock fans of all stripes – and lest anyone think that the band has lost their love for the music of the 1980s, the record concludes with an amped-up cover of Cyndi Lauper's “Time After Time.”

Pre-order Digipak CD (release date Sept 27, 2019) Crushing Progressive Metal inspired by the darkened skies of the Pacific Northwest. Engineered/Mixed by Gabe Johnston (Idle Hands) and mastered by Troy Glessner (Devin Townsend, Intervals). Featuring artwork by Ne Obliviscaris' Xenoyr

Pre-order limited-edition colored vinyl (blue/white haze - only 300 made) to be released Sept 27, 2019. Include 2-sided insert and Digital Download card.

Crushing Progressive Metal inspired by the darkened skies of the Pacific Northwest. Engineered/Mixed by Gabe Johnston (Idle Hands) and mastered by Troy Glessner (Devin Townsend, Intervals). Featuring artwork by Ne Obliviscaris' Xenoyr

Tampa Bay, Florida's Masters of Melodic Death Metal return with an epic full-length assault. Core members Jeramie Kling, Jamie Stewart and Mike Leon are joined by the new guitar team of Joey Concepcion and Taylor Nordberg for 10 new songs, including a cover of Suicidal Tendecies' "You Can't Bring Me Down" (with guest appearance by Soilwork's Bjorn Strid). Mixed by David Castillo (Opeth, Katatonia) and masterered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson (Watain, Scar Symmetry).

Out now - the new full-length from Nor Cal's Apothesary. Praised by No Clean Singing for their “impressive, hard-charging melodic death metal with a shitload of technical flair and enough pummeling brutality to leave bruises”.

This EP showcases a continued maturity as the band blend new and old-school death metal influences to concoct something brutal, melodic and adventurous all in one. On Sensory Overload, APOTHESARY epitomize their generation – youth plagued by depression, anxiety, and drug use writing songs that paint the beauty of struggle at its most primal with every riff, heavy… every melody, heartfelt… and every word, honest.

In 2019, BACKYARD BABIES – one of Sweden's longest-running and most influential hard rock bands – celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of their eighth studio album, “Sliver & Gold,” which will be issued in North America on March 29 via M-Theory Audio. The record – which was produced by the legendary Chips Kiesbye (The Hellacopters, Graveyard, Michael Monroe) – is now available for pre-order on white vinyl (limited-edition 300 copies) and CD at this location – www.m-theoryaudio.com/store.

In recent weeks, BACKYARD BABIES has previewed two new tracks from the record, which was described by singer/guitarist Nicke Borg as their “most intense and furious album to date” – the anthemic “Shovin' Rocks,” the music video for which can be seen here -https://youtu.be/dp__OsEyWec , and album opener “Good Morning Midnight,” which can be heard here - https://youtu.be/h39Cot39k9s. “Sliver & Gold” (which is not a typo, by the way) contains eight additional sizzling new songs following the exact same recipe that made BACKYARD BABIES one of the most consistent rock bands of our time: a perfect balance between sleazy, punky, all-out party rock on one hand, and decidedly mature, thoroughly melancholic tunes on the other.

"Sliver & Gold" track listing: 1. Good Morning Midnight 2. Simple Being Sold 3. Shovin‘ Rocks 4. Ragged Flag 5. Yes To All No 6. Bad Seeds 7. 44 Undead 8. Sliver And Gold 9. A Day Late In My Dollar Shorts 10. Laugh Now Cry Later

Physical copies of “Sliver & Gold” will also include five bonus acoustic versions of songs from the group's storied past – "Th1rt3en or Nothing," "A Song For The Outcast," "Highlights, "Star War" and "Nomadic."

In 2019, BACKYARD BABIES – one of Sweden's longest-running and most influential hard rock bands – celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of their eighth studio album, “Sliver & Gold,” which will be issued in North America on March 29 via M-Theory Audio. The record – which was produced by the legendary Chips Kiesbye (The Hellacopters, Graveyard, Michael Monroe) – is now available on white vinyl (limited-edition 300 copies) and CD at this location – www.m-theoryaudio.com/store. Vinyl also includes CD with bonus tracks.

In recent weeks, BACKYARD BABIES has previewed two new tracks from the record, which was described by singer/guitarist Nicke Borg as their “most intense and furious album to date” – the anthemic “Shovin' Rocks,” the music video for which can be seen here -https://youtu.be/dp__OsEyWec , and album opener “Good Morning Midnight,” which can be heard here - https://youtu.be/h39Cot39k9s. “Sliver & Gold” (which is not a typo, by the way) contains eight additional sizzling new songs following the exact same recipe that made BACKYARD BABIES one of the most consistent rock bands of our time: a perfect balance between sleazy, punky, all-out party rock on one hand, and decidedly mature, thoroughly melancholic tunes on the other.

"Sliver & Gold" track listing: 1. Good Morning Midnight 2. Simple Being Sold 3. Shovin‘ Rocks 4. Ragged Flag 5. Yes To All No 6. Bad Seeds 7. 44 Undead 8. Sliver And Gold 9. A Day Late In My Dollar Shorts 10. Laugh Now Cry Later

Physical copies of “Sliver & Gold” will also include five bonus acoustic versions of songs from the group's storied past – "Th1rt3en or Nothing," "A Song For The Outcast," "Highlights, "Star War" and "Nomadic."

Singer Eric Wagner (Trouble/The Skull) returns with Blackfinger, also featuring guitarist Terry Weston (Dream Death/Penance), for a darkly personal record. CD includes 9 songs and a 12-page full color CD booklet.

Singer Eric Wagner (Trouble/The Skull) returns with Blackfinger, also featuring guitarist Terry Weston (Dream Death/Penance) for a darkly personal record. Limited Edition of 400 blue/black marble. Also includes a 4-page insert with art, lyrics and photos, as well as download card for the album.

Praised by their hometown LA Weekly as Los Angeles' “best new old-school metal band,” the upstart traditional heavy metal quintet BLADE KILLER feature a strong NWOBHM (and particularly, Di'Anno-era Iron Maiden) influence, “High Risk” is an eight-track, 29-minute ripper sure to please fans of pure heavy metal. The album was recorded by Allen Falcon (Exmortus, Naked Aggression) at L.A.'s Birdcage Studios and mixed and mastered by Enforcer vocalist Olaf Wikstrand (Tribulation, Cauldron). The cover art, seen above, was designed by noted tattoo artist Alex Matus.

Only 100 made. Old-school cassette tape. Praised by their hometown LA Weekly as Los Angeles' “best new old-school metal band,” the upstart traditional heavy metal quintet BLADE KILLER feature a strong NWOBHM (and particularly, Di'Anno-era Iron Maiden) influence, “High Risk” is an eight-track, 29-minute ripper sure to please fans of pure heavy metal. The album was recorded by Allen Falcon (Exmortus, Naked Aggression) at L.A.'s Birdcage Studios and mixed and mastered by Enforcer vocalist Olaf Wikstrand (Tribulation, Cauldron). The cover art, seen above, was designed by noted tattoo artist Alex Matus.

Nor Cal's Blessed Curse return with 5 new songs of intense, fast-paced thrash metal with deadly overtones that will rip you apart! Produced by Juan Urteaga (Sadus, Exodus) this trio will huff and puff and blow you away with their old-school sound.

Get in on the savings by ordering this special package deal where you get the new Blessed Curse CD, Beware of the Night, plus t-shirt adorned with the EP's killer cover art.

Double-sided new design from Blessed Curse representing the killer cover artwork for their Beware of the Night EP. Backside is band logo with scratch marks.