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King Diamond – Spider Lilly
After performing “Spider Lilly” during his 2024 American tour, occult heavy metal legend King Diamond unveils the studio version. The next album, possibly titled The Institute, has been in the making for several years, it remains to be seen whether this title is a sign of an imminent release.
Hammerfall – Freedom
After releasing the album Avenged The Fallen earlier in 2024, the Swedish heavy metal band continues to promote it with the title “Freedom,” a typical heavy/power track whose music video is embellished with fan videos.
LANDMVRKS – Sulfur / Sombre 16
« In these tracks, and throughout this new album, we follow a protagonist who plunges deeper and deeper into hell, undergoing both a physical and mental transformation. » This is how the Marseille group LANDMVRKS presents its new diptych, which allows fans to wait before the release of The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been, the next album, scheduled for April 25.
Kiko Loureiro – The Best Of Kiko Loureiro
His departure from Megadeth did not curb his artistic enthusiasm. Thus, Brazilian guitar hero Kiko Loureiro unveils the music video for Talking Dreams, from his finely crafted instrumental album, Theory of Mind, available since October.
Lordi – Syntax Terror
The Finnish monsters are back and setting the stage for their next album. Here is a first preview with the fun and catchy “Syntax Terror.” » See you on March 21 for the release of Limited Deadition.
Anyway – I am (who I am)
Discover the introspective new single from French black metal band Usquam, which combines brutality and grandiloquence with panache. To be found in their first album, Ex Nihilo, scheduled for January 31.
Powerwolf – Thunderpriest
The German heavy metal band brings lightning to life on “Thunderpriest,” from Wake Up The Wicked, their latest album. Enough to wait before their next French tour, which will notably include the Heavy Weekend in June.
Mezzrow – As Fear Unfolds
The newly reformed Swedish thrash metal band unveils a new track, the masterful and brutal “As Fear Unfolds. » Recorded during the sessions for their reformation album, Summon Thy Demonds, without having finished in the latter, this title with influences close to Mercyful Fate is now available.
Fanalo – New found world
Bordeaux guitarist Fanalo, who has also played with Ron Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses) in the past, is preparing a new musical project. Discover the first extract, “New found world,” featuring distinguished singer Jeff Scott Soto. See you on February 28 for the release of the album!
Helloween – Forever and One (live)
The German power metal giants celebrate the release of their new live album, recorded at Budokan, with the ballad “Forever and One (Neverland),” in which the voices of Andi Deris and Michael Kiske blend beautifully. Enough to bode well for their next concert at the Zénith in Paris, scheduled for October 2025, during which Helloween will celebrate its 40th career.
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Mathieu David
