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Best Of Priest dropped on Friday.
Why not!

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-best-of-judas-priest/6778544236

#music #metal #nwobhm #judaspriest

Best Of Priest dropped on Friday.
Why not!

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-best-of-judas-priest/6778544236

#music #metal #nwobhm #judaspriest

Best Of Priest dropped on Friday.
Why not!

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-best-of-judas-priest/6778544236

#music #metal #nwobhm #judaspriest

Best Of Priest dropped on Friday.
Why not!

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-best-of-judas-priest/6778544236

#music #metal #nwobhm #judaspriest

TYGERS OF PAN TANG (Regne Unit) presenta nou single: "Forevermore" #TygersOfPanTang #Nwobhm #HeavyMetal #HardRock #Aor #Juny2026 #RegneUnit #NouSingle #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic

The year was 2008. The place is Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Four brave souls were about to form Iron Kobra. Yearning for an era with less sheen and more grit, the band honed their craft with early demo Cult of the Snake and EP Battlesword. Their debut full-length, Dungeon Masters, wouldn’t descend upon the masses until 2012. While a little rough, it showed promise and ambition; the band clearly understood the fundamentals of hard rock and classic heavy metal. 2015 would see them return with Might & Magic, a higher-octane affair with tighter musicianship. But for a single here and there, Iron Kobra has remained quiet in the 11 years since. The metal snake returns now in 2026, promising louder, faster, and better.

I’m gonna do this review a little backward, starting with my chief complaint. Eternal Dagger feels more like a playlist than an album. There’s awesome musicianship and band cohesion on display here—the call and response antics of “Trembling Dungeons,” the stair-stepped riffs of “Fliehen,” the band’s perfect punctuation of Ela’s lyrics on “Forbidden Fruits,” Matze’s bass carrying the melody through the end of “Silver Strings and Iron Wings”—but nothing really ties these tracks together. It’s all undeniably the work of Iron Kobra, but the band careens—quite competently, at least—from searing speed metal (“Unchained & Untamed”) to Priestly NWoBHM (“Shibuya Nights”) to epic heavy metal (“Mountains of Madness”), making the album feel a bit unfocused. The great part about a criticism like this is that it has absolutely no bearing on how fucking hard these Germans rip.

From the first moments of “Trembling Dungeons”—a trash can opening, a sick divebomb, and soaring cleans—it’s clear Iron Kobra came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.1 Eternal Dagger is a rager written for all those who still blast Saxon on the reg. Whether burning barns (“Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”) or stomping out anthemic bangers, Iron Kobra plays with wanton abandon. This riotous and free energy never lets up, largely thanks to drummer Bjӧrn, even when the tempo drops a gear. “Silver Strings and Iron Wings” takes me back to Di’Anno-era Maiden, and “Trembling Dungeons” could’ve been an Angel Witch b-side. “Eternal Dagger” ventures into progressive territory, and although it doesn’t quite stick the landing and ends a little awkwardly, it’s intriguing, and I’d like to see them explore this narrative style more on future releases.

Eternal Dagger is a vast improvement over Iron Kobra’s back catalog, most notably stemming from its superior production. Mixed and mastered by Stefan Castevet, Eternal Dagger feels full and fleshed out. Bjӧrn’s kick drum moves some serious air, and Matze’s bass sounds absolutely incredible. It’s lush, vibrant, and responsible for some of my favorite moments on Eternal Dagger (“Shibuya Nights,” “Silver Strings,” “Unchained & Untamed”). The other major improvement of Eternal Dagger is the band’s synergy. While previous efforts felt like four talented musicians playing together, Eternal Dagger feels far more cohesive. This is best shown in the way lead guitarist Steffen dances beautifully around Ela’s rhythm guitars like variations on a theme. His leads and solos always feel like an extension of the rhythm section, rather than a standalone element (“Trembling Dungeons,” “Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”). Licks and fills from every member of Iron Kobra decorate the larger compositions, and as a result, Eternal Dagger feels like the work of a band at the top of their game.

Iron Kobra has got the goods. Front to back, Eternal Dagger is infectious and riotously fun. Whether you wanna howl at the sky while driving a bit too fast down the highway or pump your fist and bang your head in a crowd of sweaty, late-middle-aged men, Iron Kobra will get you there. I do wish Eternal Dagger had a more singular identity, but at the end of the day, I still had a blast working with this album over the past couple weeks. Unless you won’t settle for anything less than earth-shattering and paradigm-shifting masterpieces, Eternal Dagger will give you a sore neck and some involuntary stank face just fine.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: June 19th, 2026

The year was 2008. The place is Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Four brave souls were about to form Iron Kobra. Yearning for an era with less sheen and more grit, the band honed their craft with early demo Cult of the Snake and EP Battlesword. Their debut full-length, Dungeon Masters, wouldn’t descend upon the masses until 2012. While a little rough, it showed promise and ambition; the band clearly understood the fundamentals of hard rock and classic heavy metal. 2015 would see them return with Might & Magic, a higher-octane affair with tighter musicianship. But for a single here and there, Iron Kobra has remained quiet in the 11 years since. The metal snake returns now in 2026, promising louder, faster, and better.

I’m gonna do this review a little backward, starting with my chief complaint. Eternal Dagger feels more like a playlist than an album. There’s awesome musicianship and band cohesion on display here—the call and response antics of “Trembling Dungeons,” the stair-stepped riffs of “Fliehen,” the band’s perfect punctuation of Ela’s lyrics on “Forbidden Fruits,” Matze’s bass carrying the melody through the end of “Silver Strings and Iron Wings”—but nothing really ties these tracks together. It’s all undeniably the work of Iron Kobra, but the band careens—quite competently, at least—from searing speed metal (“Unchained & Untamed”) to Priestly NWoBHM (“Shibuya Nights”) to epic heavy metal (“Mountains of Madness”), making the album feel a bit unfocused. The great part about a criticism like this is that it has absolutely no bearing on how fucking hard these Germans rip.

From the first moments of “Trembling Dungeons”—a trash can opening, a sick divebomb, and soaring cleans—it’s clear Iron Kobra came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.1 Eternal Dagger is a rager written for all those who still blast Saxon on the reg. Whether burning barns (“Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”) or stomping out anthemic bangers, Iron Kobra plays with wanton abandon. This riotous and free energy never lets up, largely thanks to drummer Bjӧrn, even when the tempo drops a gear. “Silver Strings and Iron Wings” takes me back to Di’Anno-era Maiden, and “Trembling Dungeons” could’ve been an Angel Witch b-side. “Eternal Dagger” ventures into progressive territory, and although it doesn’t quite stick the landing and ends a little awkwardly, it’s intriguing, and I’d like to see them explore this narrative style more on future releases.

Eternal Dagger is a vast improvement over Iron Kobra’s back catalog, most notably stemming from its superior production. Mixed and mastered by Stefan Castevet, Eternal Dagger feels full and fleshed out. Bjӧrn’s kick drum moves some serious air, and Matze’s bass sounds absolutely incredible. It’s lush, vibrant, and responsible for some of my favorite moments on Eternal Dagger (“Shibuya Nights,” “Silver Strings,” “Unchained & Untamed”). The other major improvement of Eternal Dagger is the band’s synergy. While previous efforts felt like four talented musicians playing together, Eternal Dagger feels far more cohesive. This is best shown in the way lead guitarist Steffen dances beautifully around Ela’s rhythm guitars like variations on a theme. His leads and solos always feel like an extension of the rhythm section, rather than a standalone element (“Trembling Dungeons,” “Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”). Licks and fills from every member of Iron Kobra decorate the larger compositions, and as a result, Eternal Dagger feels like the work of a band at the top of their game.

Iron Kobra has got the goods. Front to back, Eternal Dagger is infectious and riotously fun. Whether you wanna howl at the sky while driving a bit too fast down the highway or pump your fist and bang your head in a crowd of sweaty, late-middle-aged men, Iron Kobra will get you there. I do wish Eternal Dagger had a more singular identity, but at the end of the day, I still had a blast working with this album over the past couple weeks. Unless you won’t settle for anything less than earth-shattering and paradigm-shifting masterpieces, Eternal Dagger will give you a sore neck and some involuntary stank face just fine.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: June 19th, 2026

The year was 2008. The place is Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Four brave souls were about to form Iron Kobra. Yearning for an era with less sheen and more grit, the band honed their craft with early demo Cult of the Snake and EP Battlesword. Their debut full-length, Dungeon Masters, wouldn’t descend upon the masses until 2012. While a little rough, it showed promise and ambition; the band clearly understood the fundamentals of hard rock and classic heavy metal. 2015 would see them return with Might & Magic, a higher-octane affair with tighter musicianship. But for a single here and there, Iron Kobra has remained quiet in the 11 years since. The metal snake returns now in 2026, promising louder, faster, and better.

I’m gonna do this review a little backward, starting with my chief complaint. Eternal Dagger feels more like a playlist than an album. There’s awesome musicianship and band cohesion on display here—the call and response antics of “Trembling Dungeons,” the stair-stepped riffs of “Fliehen,” the band’s perfect punctuation of Ela’s lyrics on “Forbidden Fruits,” Matze’s bass carrying the melody through the end of “Silver Strings and Iron Wings”—but nothing really ties these tracks together. It’s all undeniably the work of Iron Kobra, but the band careens—quite competently, at least—from searing speed metal (“Unchained & Untamed”) to Priestly NWoBHM (“Shibuya Nights”) to epic heavy metal (“Mountains of Madness”), making the album feel a bit unfocused. The great part about a criticism like this is that it has absolutely no bearing on how fucking hard these Germans rip.

From the first moments of “Trembling Dungeons”—a trash can opening, a sick divebomb, and soaring cleans—it’s clear Iron Kobra came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.1 Eternal Dagger is a rager written for all those who still blast Saxon on the reg. Whether burning barns (“Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”) or stomping out anthemic bangers, Iron Kobra plays with wanton abandon. This riotous and free energy never lets up, largely thanks to drummer Bjӧrn, even when the tempo drops a gear. “Silver Strings and Iron Wings” takes me back to Di’Anno-era Maiden, and “Trembling Dungeons” could’ve been an Angel Witch b-side. “Eternal Dagger” ventures into progressive territory, and although it doesn’t quite stick the landing and ends a little awkwardly, it’s intriguing, and I’d like to see them explore this narrative style more on future releases.

Eternal Dagger is a vast improvement over Iron Kobra’s back catalog, most notably stemming from its superior production. Mixed and mastered by Stefan Castevet, Eternal Dagger feels full and fleshed out. Bjӧrn’s kick drum moves some serious air, and Matze’s bass sounds absolutely incredible. It’s lush, vibrant, and responsible for some of my favorite moments on Eternal Dagger (“Shibuya Nights,” “Silver Strings,” “Unchained & Untamed”). The other major improvement of Eternal Dagger is the band’s synergy. While previous efforts felt like four talented musicians playing together, Eternal Dagger feels far more cohesive. This is best shown in the way lead guitarist Steffen dances beautifully around Ela’s rhythm guitars like variations on a theme. His leads and solos always feel like an extension of the rhythm section, rather than a standalone element (“Trembling Dungeons,” “Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”). Licks and fills from every member of Iron Kobra decorate the larger compositions, and as a result, Eternal Dagger feels like the work of a band at the top of their game.

Iron Kobra has got the goods. Front to back, Eternal Dagger is infectious and riotously fun. Whether you wanna howl at the sky while driving a bit too fast down the highway or pump your fist and bang your head in a crowd of sweaty, late-middle-aged men, Iron Kobra will get you there. I do wish Eternal Dagger had a more singular identity, but at the end of the day, I still had a blast working with this album over the past couple weeks. Unless you won’t settle for anything less than earth-shattering and paradigm-shifting masterpieces, Eternal Dagger will give you a sore neck and some involuntary stank face just fine.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: June 19th, 2026

The year was 2008. The place is Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Four brave souls were about to form Iron Kobra. Yearning for an era with less sheen and more grit, the band honed their craft with early demo Cult of the Snake and EP Battlesword. Their debut full-length, Dungeon Masters, wouldn’t descend upon the masses until 2012. While a little rough, it showed promise and ambition; the band clearly understood the fundamentals of hard rock and classic heavy metal. 2015 would see them return with Might & Magic, a higher-octane affair with tighter musicianship. But for a single here and there, Iron Kobra has remained quiet in the 11 years since. The metal snake returns now in 2026, promising louder, faster, and better.

I’m gonna do this review a little backward, starting with my chief complaint. Eternal Dagger feels more like a playlist than an album. There’s awesome musicianship and band cohesion on display here—the call and response antics of “Trembling Dungeons,” the stair-stepped riffs of “Fliehen,” the band’s perfect punctuation of Ela’s lyrics on “Forbidden Fruits,” Matze’s bass carrying the melody through the end of “Silver Strings and Iron Wings”—but nothing really ties these tracks together. It’s all undeniably the work of Iron Kobra, but the band careens—quite competently, at least—from searing speed metal (“Unchained & Untamed”) to Priestly NWoBHM (“Shibuya Nights”) to epic heavy metal (“Mountains of Madness”), making the album feel a bit unfocused. The great part about a criticism like this is that it has absolutely no bearing on how fucking hard these Germans rip.

From the first moments of “Trembling Dungeons”—a trash can opening, a sick divebomb, and soaring cleans—it’s clear Iron Kobra came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.1 Eternal Dagger is a rager written for all those who still blast Saxon on the reg. Whether burning barns (“Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”) or stomping out anthemic bangers, Iron Kobra plays with wanton abandon. This riotous and free energy never lets up, largely thanks to drummer Bjӧrn, even when the tempo drops a gear. “Silver Strings and Iron Wings” takes me back to Di’Anno-era Maiden, and “Trembling Dungeons” could’ve been an Angel Witch b-side. “Eternal Dagger” ventures into progressive territory, and although it doesn’t quite stick the landing and ends a little awkwardly, it’s intriguing, and I’d like to see them explore this narrative style more on future releases.

Eternal Dagger is a vast improvement over Iron Kobra’s back catalog, most notably stemming from its superior production. Mixed and mastered by Stefan Castevet, Eternal Dagger feels full and fleshed out. Bjӧrn’s kick drum moves some serious air, and Matze’s bass sounds absolutely incredible. It’s lush, vibrant, and responsible for some of my favorite moments on Eternal Dagger (“Shibuya Nights,” “Silver Strings,” “Unchained & Untamed”). The other major improvement of Eternal Dagger is the band’s synergy. While previous efforts felt like four talented musicians playing together, Eternal Dagger feels far more cohesive. This is best shown in the way lead guitarist Steffen dances beautifully around Ela’s rhythm guitars like variations on a theme. His leads and solos always feel like an extension of the rhythm section, rather than a standalone element (“Trembling Dungeons,” “Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”). Licks and fills from every member of Iron Kobra decorate the larger compositions, and as a result, Eternal Dagger feels like the work of a band at the top of their game.

Iron Kobra has got the goods. Front to back, Eternal Dagger is infectious and riotously fun. Whether you wanna howl at the sky while driving a bit too fast down the highway or pump your fist and bang your head in a crowd of sweaty, late-middle-aged men, Iron Kobra will get you there. I do wish Eternal Dagger had a more singular identity, but at the end of the day, I still had a blast working with this album over the past couple weeks. Unless you won’t settle for anything less than earth-shattering and paradigm-shifting masterpieces, Eternal Dagger will give you a sore neck and some involuntary stank face just fine.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: June 19th, 2026

The year was 2008. The place is Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Four brave souls were about to form Iron Kobra. Yearning for an era with less sheen and more grit, the band honed their craft with early demo Cult of the Snake and EP Battlesword. Their debut full-length, Dungeon Masters, wouldn’t descend upon the masses until 2012. While a little rough, it showed promise and ambition; the band clearly understood the fundamentals of hard rock and classic heavy metal. 2015 would see them return with Might & Magic, a higher-octane affair with tighter musicianship. But for a single here and there, Iron Kobra has remained quiet in the 11 years since. The metal snake returns now in 2026, promising louder, faster, and better.

I’m gonna do this review a little backward, starting with my chief complaint. Eternal Dagger feels more like a playlist than an album. There’s awesome musicianship and band cohesion on display here—the call and response antics of “Trembling Dungeons,” the stair-stepped riffs of “Fliehen,” the band’s perfect punctuation of Ela’s lyrics on “Forbidden Fruits,” Matze’s bass carrying the melody through the end of “Silver Strings and Iron Wings”—but nothing really ties these tracks together. It’s all undeniably the work of Iron Kobra, but the band careens—quite competently, at least—from searing speed metal (“Unchained & Untamed”) to Priestly NWoBHM (“Shibuya Nights”) to epic heavy metal (“Mountains of Madness”), making the album feel a bit unfocused. The great part about a criticism like this is that it has absolutely no bearing on how fucking hard these Germans rip.

From the first moments of “Trembling Dungeons”—a trash can opening, a sick divebomb, and soaring cleans—it’s clear Iron Kobra came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.1 Eternal Dagger is a rager written for all those who still blast Saxon on the reg. Whether burning barns (“Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”) or stomping out anthemic bangers, Iron Kobra plays with wanton abandon. This riotous and free energy never lets up, largely thanks to drummer Bjӧrn, even when the tempo drops a gear. “Silver Strings and Iron Wings” takes me back to Di’Anno-era Maiden, and “Trembling Dungeons” could’ve been an Angel Witch b-side. “Eternal Dagger” ventures into progressive territory, and although it doesn’t quite stick the landing and ends a little awkwardly, it’s intriguing, and I’d like to see them explore this narrative style more on future releases.

Eternal Dagger is a vast improvement over Iron Kobra’s back catalog, most notably stemming from its superior production. Mixed and mastered by Stefan Castevet, Eternal Dagger feels full and fleshed out. Bjӧrn’s kick drum moves some serious air, and Matze’s bass sounds absolutely incredible. It’s lush, vibrant, and responsible for some of my favorite moments on Eternal Dagger (“Shibuya Nights,” “Silver Strings,” “Unchained & Untamed”). The other major improvement of Eternal Dagger is the band’s synergy. While previous efforts felt like four talented musicians playing together, Eternal Dagger feels far more cohesive. This is best shown in the way lead guitarist Steffen dances beautifully around Ela’s rhythm guitars like variations on a theme. His leads and solos always feel like an extension of the rhythm section, rather than a standalone element (“Trembling Dungeons,” “Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”). Licks and fills from every member of Iron Kobra decorate the larger compositions, and as a result, Eternal Dagger feels like the work of a band at the top of their game.

Iron Kobra has got the goods. Front to back, Eternal Dagger is infectious and riotously fun. Whether you wanna howl at the sky while driving a bit too fast down the highway or pump your fist and bang your head in a crowd of sweaty, late-middle-aged men, Iron Kobra will get you there. I do wish Eternal Dagger had a more singular identity, but at the end of the day, I still had a blast working with this album over the past couple weeks. Unless you won’t settle for anything less than earth-shattering and paradigm-shifting masterpieces, Eternal Dagger will give you a sore neck and some involuntary stank face just fine.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: June 19th, 2026

This was a #metal night I won't forget anytime soon!

Necromancer kicked it off with a killer set of brutal, antifascist death/thrash. Antagonizör followed up with no-hold-barred speed metal madness that also had a good dose of #nwobhm thrown in; closing their gig with a super-wholesame Heavy Load cover ("Heavy Metal Thank You"). And Abigail last but not least rocked the stage to shreds, unleashing total black/thrash hell upon Billstedt.

What was the best for me, however, was meeting my old friend Jero again, whom I had last seen in person 24 years ago when he played with Gorgon at Headbangers Open Air 2002. It was sooo nice catching up after this long. 🫶

This was a #metal night I won't forget anytime soon!

Necromancer kicked it off with a killer set of brutal, antifascist death/thrash. Antagonizör followed up with no-hold-barred speed metal madness that also had a good dose of #nwobhm thrown in; closing their gig with a super-wholesame Heavy Load cover ("Heavy Metal Thank You"). And Abigail last but not least rocked the stage to shreds, unleashing total black/thrash hell upon Billstedt.

What was the best for me, however, was meeting my old friend Jero again, whom I had last seen in person 24 years ago when he played with Gorgon at Headbangers Open Air 2002. It was sooo nice catching up after this long. 🫶

#Lagunitas partners with #NWOBHM act #IronMaiden on new #Trooper #IPA

#Petaluma Brewery site to have air guitar contest in June to celebrate tapping into first batches

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/05/27/lagunitas-brewing-company-partners-with-heavy-metal-giant-iron-maiden-on-new-beer/

Un acercamiento a la vertiente estética del legendario grupo londinense. Por Fran Villanueva / #LaFactoríadelRitmo www.lafactoriadelritmo.com/.../musica-y... Up the Irons! #IronMaiden #metalsky #rock #heavymetal #NWOBHM #hardrock #rock #metal #music #press #prensa #música #cultura #heavy #rockduro

Un acercamiento a la vertiente estética del legendario grupo londinense. Por Fran Villanueva / #LaFactoríadelRitmo www.lafactoriadelritmo.com/.../musica-y... Up the Irons! #IronMaiden #metalsky #rock #heavymetal #NWOBHM #hardrock #rock #metal #music #press #prensa #música #cultura #heavy #rockduro

je suis toujours à la recherche de gens qui seraient aussi fans que moi-même de ma propre musique :

https://steelvirgin.bandcamp.com/track/londres-instrumental

#Rock #HardRock #Metal #HeavyMetal #TraditionalHeavyMetal #NewWaveofBritishHeavyMetal #NWOBHM #NewWaveOfTraditionalHeavyMetal #NWOTHM #IronMaiden #PrayingMantis #ProgRock #ProgMetal

je suis toujours à la recherche de gens qui seraient aussi fans que moi-même de ma propre musique :

https://steelvirgin.bandcamp.com/track/londres-instrumental

#Rock #HardRock #Metal #HeavyMetal #TraditionalHeavyMetal #NewWaveofBritishHeavyMetal #NWOBHM #NewWaveOfTraditionalHeavyMetal #NWOTHM #IronMaiden #PrayingMantis #ProgRock #ProgMetal

IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION invita a los fans a experimentar uno de los viajes más emblemáticos de la historia de la música. collectorseriesdiy.blogspot.com/2026/05/iron... #Ironmaiden #ironmaidenfans #yelmocines #UptheIrons! #metalsky #heavymetal #hardrock #metal #NWOBHM #press #Film #heavy

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IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION

IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION invita a los fans a experimentar uno de los viajes más emblemáticos de la historia de la música. collectorseriesdiy.blogspot.com/2026/05/iron... #Ironmaiden #ironmaidenfans #yelmocines #UptheIrons! #metalsky #heavymetal #hardrock #metal #NWOBHM #press #Film #heavy

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IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION

IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION invita a los fans a experimentar uno de los viajes más emblemáticos de la historia de la música. collectorseriesdiy.blogspot.com/2026/05/iron... #Ironmaiden #ironmaidenfans #yelmocines #UptheIrons! #metalsky #heavymetal #hardrock #metal #NWOBHM #press #Film

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IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION

IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION invita a los fans a experimentar uno de los viajes más emblemáticos de la historia de la música. collectorseriesdiy.blogspot.com/2026/05/iron... #Ironmaiden #ironmaidenfans #yelmocines #UptheIrons! #metalsky #heavymetal #hardrock #metal #NWOBHM #press #Film

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IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION

#Película #documental sobre Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition. Próximo pase será en el cine Yelmo de Plaza Mayor el 21 de mayo a las 20:15h. collectorseriesdiy.blogspot.com/2026/05/iron... #Ironmaiden #ironmaidenfans #yelmocines #UptheIrons! #metalsky #heavymetal #hardrock #metal #NWOBHM #press #Film

#Película #documental sobre Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition. Próximo pase será en el cine Yelmo de Plaza Mayor el 21 de mayo a las 20:15h. collectorseriesdiy.blogspot.com/2026/05/iron... #Ironmaiden #ironmaidenfans #yelmocines #UptheIrons! #metalsky #heavymetal #hardrock #metal #NWOBHM #press #Film

VENOM (Regne Unit) presenta nou single: "Nevermore (Full Length Version)" #Venom #Nwobhm #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #BlackMetal #Maig2026 #RegneUnit #NouSingle #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic

RAVEN leyenda del movimiento #NWOBHM estará en Malaga el 20 de mayo collectorseriesdiy.blogspot.com/2026/05/rave... #metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal #thrashmetal #hardrock #rock #metal #press #music #ConciertosMálaga #gigs #tours #rockduro #Heavy #Thrash #speedmetal

RAVEN leyenda del movimiento #NWOBHM estará en Malaga el 20 de mayo collectorseriesdiy.blogspot.com/2026/05/rave... #metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal #thrashmetal #hardrock #rock #metal #press #music #ConciertosMálaga #gigs #tours #rockduro #Heavy #Thrash #speedmetal

In der Stimmung für klassischen #HeavyMetal! Die absolut großartig benannten IRON KOBRA aus Gelsenkirchen (sind übrigens auch im Fedi vertreten: @ironkobra) kredenzen uns eine wunderbare Mischung diverser #NWOBHM-Einflüsse - Maiden, Tank, Saxon und, und, und - mit ollen Cirith Ungol und Manowar und nerdigem Rollenspiel-Vibe. Geiler Kram! Am 19.06. gibt's auch ein neues Album - dieses hier ist zwar etwas älter, aber weiterhin mehr als schnieke 😃 ->

Bandcamp-Link zum Album "Might & Magic" von Iron Kobra -> https://ironkobra.bandcamp.com/album/might-magic

TYGERS OF PAN TANG (Regne Unit) presenta nou single: "Electrifyed" #TygersOfPanTang #Nwobhm #HeavyMetal #HardRock #Aor #Maig2026 #RegneUnit #NouSingle #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic

VENOM (Regne Unit) presenta nou àlbum: "Into Oblivion" #Venom #Nwobhm #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #BlackMetal #Maig2026 #RegneUnit #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic

Manilla Road, Motörhead, and Megaton Sword walk into a bar—Lemmy’s pick, if that helps you picture the place. Someone yells, “cops outside!” The word “cops” clears the room faster than napalm ever could. Stampede. The bands are swept up in the deluge of bodies, bewildered and sweaty. Amidst the chaos, several shuffle into a nearby van. Driving off, they realize that 1) these aren’t their bandmates, 2) this is Di’Anno-era Iron Maiden’s van with their keys and all their equipment left inside, and 3) they picked up Dropkick Murphys somewhere along the way. If this hypothetical group decided to run with it, they would sound like Chariots Overdrive. Hailing from Beijing, China, and currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia, these adherents of the NWoBHM sound old as dirt on their debut, The End of Antiquity, injecting fantastical lyricism inspired by Chinese history and folklore into their mix. But can this van/chariot go the distance, or has this ride seen its last mile?

The End of Antiquity is driven by allegiance to metal in the purest form, and Chariots Overdrive wield it with punk-like tenacity. Speed and belligerence rule The End of Antiquity, embodied in the full-band gang vocals of “Marching Maniacs” and the Dead Kennedys-like discordance of “Parasite.” The belts and snarls singer G.H.Z uses on “A Taikonautic Alchemist” and “Chariots Overdrive”1 would fit as well with Rancid as they do here, and their guitars and bass evoke the aforementioned early Maiden years in the punkish bite (“The End of Antiquity”). Bassist Z.Z.Y lays down aggressively clicky, highly melodic lines across The End of Antiquity, giving Chariots Overdrive a burly-yet-catchy streak akin to Steve Harris’ playing and bolstering G.H.Z and Y.Z’s gnarly dual guitars and W.R.C’s punchy drums into a full-bodied declaration of victory. Chariots Overdrive feel rooted in the simple joy of throwing ragers with the boys, and The End of Antiquity is, if nothing else, a rager.

Chariots Overdrive don’t overcomplicate anything, which is a boon and bane to The End of Antiquity. Most songs play around simple melodies over two to four chords. Guitar solos aren’t flashy on The End of Antiquity, but they’re incisive. When the outcome is exhilarating like “Chariots Overdrive” or Judas Priest-levels of catchy like “Marching Maniacs,” it’s hard to argue. But it also puts the onus of The End of Antiquity’s success on Chariot Overdrive’s performances, which can falter. G.H.Z isn’t a powerhouse vocalist and sounds downright rough at times, especially where Chariot Overdrive attempt harmonization, such as the chorus of “A Taikonautic Alchemist.” It also means that, despite the album’s lean runtime, The End of Antiquity sounds somewhat exhausted by the time “Nomadic Warfare” and the title track appear, as their hooks are comparatively weaker to the rest of the record. I’m all for simplifying something for the sake of effectiveness, but what’s left has to be as tight as you can make it. In this regard, Chariots Overdrive can improve.

What Chariots Overdrive need is a more refined identity. Like early Iron Maiden, Chariots Overdrive seem to strive towards a dirty-yet-sophisticated sound and theming, evidenced by the fingerstyle guitar and serene bass-and-piano interludes of “Where Dust Reigns” and “Sunken Throb,”2 but these instrumentals’ moods aren’t matched or mirrored by the rest of the album and feel tacked-on as a result. The standout, 12-minute song “A Bizarre Pilgrimage to the Cubik Mansion” hints at what Chariots Overdrive can do, as the band navigates artfully between Motörhead’s hyped-up rock n’ roll and Black Sabbathian gloomy doom.3 But the track buckles a bit under its weight by the end and feels done a few minutes before it’s over. Chariots Overdrive are engaging by grit and energy, but without a solid grasp on what exactly they are doing, The End of Antiquity can only be a fun-but-flawed work when taken as a whole.

The End of Antiquity has some flaws, but I still like where the Chariots Overdrive van is going. If you like any of the bands mentioned above it’s a safe bet you’ll get something out of this. There’s obvious chemistry between the band, and their debut has plenty of good moments throughout that are both fun in the present and hint towards a stronger future. I don’t want Chariots Overdrive to give up on what they’re doing, but if they can merge their punk hooliganism with the finesse they aspire towards in the next album, it’ll be a hit. There’s a lot of highway ahead, but this chariot’s got tread to spare yet.

Rating: Mixed
DR: 84 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps MP3
Label: Gates of Hell Records
Websites: chariotsoverdrive.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/chariotsoverdrive
Releases Worldwide: April 3rd, 20265

Manilla Road, Motörhead, and Megaton Sword walk into a bar—Lemmy’s pick, if that helps you picture the place. Someone yells, “cops outside!” The word “cops” clears the room faster than napalm ever could. Stampede. The bands are swept up in the deluge of bodies, bewildered and sweaty. Amidst the chaos, several shuffle into a nearby van. Driving off, they realize that 1) these aren’t their bandmates, 2) this is Di’Anno-era Iron Maiden’s van with their keys and all their equipment left inside, and 3) they picked up Dropkick Murphys somewhere along the way. If this hypothetical group decided to run with it, they would sound like Chariots Overdrive. Hailing from Beijing, China, and currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia, these adherents of the NWoBHM sound old as dirt on their debut, The End of Antiquity, injecting fantastical lyricism inspired by Chinese history and folklore into their mix. But can this van/chariot go the distance, or has this ride seen its last mile?

The End of Antiquity is driven by allegiance to metal in the purest form, and Chariots Overdrive wield it with punk-like tenacity. Speed and belligerence rule The End of Antiquity, embodied in the full-band gang vocals of “Marching Maniacs” and the Dead Kennedys-like discordance of “Parasite.” The belts and snarls singer G.H.Z uses on “A Taikonautic Alchemist” and “Chariots Overdrive”1 would fit as well with Rancid as they do here, and their guitars and bass evoke the aforementioned early Maiden years in the punkish bite (“The End of Antiquity”). Bassist Z.Z.Y lays down aggressively clicky, highly melodic lines across The End of Antiquity, giving Chariots Overdrive a burly-yet-catchy streak akin to Steve Harris’ playing and bolstering G.H.Z and Y.Z’s gnarly dual guitars and W.R.C’s punchy drums into a full-bodied declaration of victory. Chariots Overdrive feel rooted in the simple joy of throwing ragers with the boys, and The End of Antiquity is, if nothing else, a rager.

Chariots Overdrive don’t overcomplicate anything, which is a boon and bane to The End of Antiquity. Most songs play around simple melodies over two to four chords. Guitar solos aren’t flashy on The End of Antiquity, but they’re incisive. When the outcome is exhilarating like “Chariots Overdrive” or Judas Priest-levels of catchy like “Marching Maniacs,” it’s hard to argue. But it also puts the onus of The End of Antiquity’s success on Chariot Overdrive’s performances, which can falter. G.H.Z isn’t a powerhouse vocalist and sounds downright rough at times, especially where Chariot Overdrive attempt harmonization, such as the chorus of “A Taikonautic Alchemist.” It also means that, despite the album’s lean runtime, The End of Antiquity sounds somewhat exhausted by the time “Nomadic Warfare” and the title track appear, as their hooks are comparatively weaker to the rest of the record. I’m all for simplifying something for the sake of effectiveness, but what’s left has to be as tight as you can make it. In this regard, Chariots Overdrive can improve.

What Chariots Overdrive need is a more refined identity. Like early Iron Maiden, Chariots Overdrive seem to strive towards a dirty-yet-sophisticated sound and theming, evidenced by the fingerstyle guitar and serene bass-and-piano interludes of “Where Dust Reigns” and “Sunken Throb,”2 but these instrumentals’ moods aren’t matched or mirrored by the rest of the album and feel tacked-on as a result. The standout, 12-minute song “A Bizarre Pilgrimage to the Cubik Mansion” hints at what Chariots Overdrive can do, as the band navigates artfully between Motörhead’s hyped-up rock n’ roll and Black Sabbathian gloomy doom.3 But the track buckles a bit under its weight by the end and feels done a few minutes before it’s over. Chariots Overdrive are engaging by grit and energy, but without a solid grasp on what exactly they are doing, The End of Antiquity can only be a fun-but-flawed work when taken as a whole.

The End of Antiquity has some flaws, but I still like where the Chariots Overdrive van is going. If you like any of the bands mentioned above it’s a safe bet you’ll get something out of this. There’s obvious chemistry between the band, and their debut has plenty of good moments throughout that are both fun in the present and hint towards a stronger future. I don’t want Chariots Overdrive to give up on what they’re doing, but if they can merge their punk hooliganism with the finesse they aspire towards in the next album, it’ll be a hit. There’s a lot of highway ahead, but this chariot’s got tread to spare yet.

Rating: Mixed
DR: 84 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps MP3
Label: Gates of Hell Records
Websites: chariotsoverdrive.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/chariotsoverdrive
Releases Worldwide: April 3rd, 20265

14th April 1980 a great day for #NWOBHM, both these classic albums released on this day
#IronMaiden #judaspriest #albumsyoumusthear #AlbumOfTheDay

The Rocky Rock Show: From Def Leppard to Beast In Black – High-Octane Hard Rock & Metal Anthems

https://hardrockhellradio.com/2026/04/11/the-rocky-rock-show-from-def-leppard-to-beast-in-black-high-octane-hard-rock-metal-anthems/
#aor #ClassicRock #HardRock #HeavyMetal #metal #nwobhm #NWOCR #Rock
#hrhrocks

🇬🇧 Iron Maiden "The Number of the Beast" – 1982

A defining heavy metal anthem where the track moves from eerie spoken intro into full-throttle riffing, combining precision and theatrical intensity.
Bruce Dickinson’s powerful vocal performance drives the song with operatic force, elevating its apocalyptic themes and giving it an unmistakable identity...

#ironmaiden #heavymetal #nwobhm #metalclassic #britishmusic #vinyl #music #vinylrecords #nowspinningonvinyl #nowspinning #nowlistening

The Rock Show from Angus Towers: Classic Meets Modern Metal | Saxon, Epica, Ghost & Led Zeppelin

https://hardrockhellradio.com/2026/04/09/the-rock-show-from-angus-towers-classic-meets-modern-metal-saxon-epica-ghost-led-zeppelin/
#BluesRock #HardRock #metal #nwobhm #NWOCR
#hrhrocks

https://www.europesays.com/it/389459/ Saxon: Paul Quinn confermate cinque date in Italia del tour europeo An Evening With The King #AnEveningWithTheKing #CentralPub #Entertainment #HarrisonYoung #Intrattenimento #IT #Italia #Italy #KoenHerfst #Music #Musica #NWOBHM #PaulQuinn #Peocio #Pubewinebar #RockLegendsTheRockStory #Saxon #StazioneBirra #StillHot #TeatroCinemaRossini #TheCards

Tygers of Pan Tang llegará por primera vez a Chile para presentar lo mejor de su trayectoria | vía #ZumbidoCL

https://zumbido.cl/tygers-of-pan-tang-llegara-por-primera-vez-a-chile-para-presentar-lo-mejor-de-su-trayectoria/

#chargolaprod #conciertos #heavymetal #nwobhm #salarbx #tygersofpantang

Sneak peek...er...sneak listen, including the debut of the new Bad Marriage single "Match Made in Hell" https://rockn.me/hhh554

#hardrock #rock #metal #heavymetal #classicrock #80srock #glammetalband #nwobhm #nwocr

Sneak peek...er...sneak listen, including the debut of the new Bad Marriage single "Match Made in Hell" https://rockn.me/hhh554

#hardrock #rock #metal #heavymetal #classicrock #80srock #glammetalband #nwobhm #nwocr

Sneak peek...er...sneak listen, including the debut of the new Bad Marriage single "Match Made in Hell" https://rockn.me/hhh554

#hardrock #rock #metal #heavymetal #classicrock #80srock #glammetalband #nwobhm #nwocr

@hedders @drrimmer Thank you, didn't know that 👍 – now I'm looking for a Metal version of that song – or Punk or anything louder and harder than the original?? 🤘 🎸 🎶 :nona:

(also no Kuschelrock like this https://theblackheartorchestra1.bandcamp.com/track/if-you-tolerate-this-your-children-will-be-next )

#IfYouTolerateThis #Metal #Punk #ManicStreetPreachers #IfYouTolerateThisYourChildrenWillBeNext #HeavyMetal #DeathMetal #BlackMetal #Punkrock #PunkMetal #DoomMetal #Hardrock #NWOBHM #SpeedMetal #ThrashMetal

@hedders @drrimmer Thank you, didn't know that 👍 – now I'm looking for a Metal version of that song – or Punk or anything louder and harder than the original?? 🤘 🎸 🎶 :nona:

(also no Kuschelrock like this https://theblackheartorchestra1.bandcamp.com/track/if-you-tolerate-this-your-children-will-be-next )

#IfYouTolerateThis #Metal #Punk #ManicStreetPreachers #IfYouTolerateThisYourChildrenWillBeNext #HeavyMetal #DeathMetal #BlackMetal #Punkrock #PunkMetal #DoomMetal #Hardrock #NWOBHM #SpeedMetal #ThrashMetal

I'm cooking something…
Je crois que ça sent bon…

#MusicWriting #Composer #Music #Metal #NWoBHM #NWoTHM #Rock #HardRock #Prog #GuitarPro #GuitarPro8
#Composition #Compositeur

I'm cooking something…
Je crois que ça sent bon…

#MusicWriting #Composer #Music #Metal #NWoBHM #NWoTHM #Rock #HardRock #Prog #GuitarPro #GuitarPro8
#Composition #Compositeur

I'm cooking something…
Je crois que ça sent bon…

#MusicWriting #Composer #Music #Metal #NWoBHM #NWoTHM #Rock #HardRock #Prog #GuitarPro #GuitarPro8
#Composition #Compositeur

STERÖID - Chainmail Commandos (2025)

https://defcon42.net/display/9272de9b-1769-6096-4ab5-e00429027908

STERÖID - Chainmail Commandos (2025)

https://defcon42.net/display/9272de9b-1769-6096-4ab5-e00429027908

STERÖID - Chainmail Commandos (2025)

https://defcon42.net/display/9272de9b-1769-6096-4ab5-e00429027908

https://www.alojapan.com/1436584/tokyo-blade-beware-the-blade-boxset-metal-rules-com/ Tokyo Blade-Beware The Blade (Boxset) : Metal-Rules.com #2025 #BewareTheBlade #boxset #cd #CherryRed #HeavyMetal #jp #metal #MetalRules.com #new #news #NWOBHM #review #Tokyo #TokyoBlade #TokyoNews #東京 #東京都 Reviewed: December, 2026Released: 2025, Cherry RedRating: 5/5Reviewer: JP Sometimes all a band needs is the right backer or support in their corner. Tokyo Blade is fortunate to have such a strong supporter in the Cherry Red group because th

Tailgunner unleash new single “Tears In Rain”

UK heavy metal torchbearers TAILGUNNER have unleashed their brand-new single “Tears in Rain”, now available worldwide. The track delivers a powerful taste of the band’s upcoming debut album Midnight Blitz, set for release on February 6th, 2026 via Napalm Records.

The official video, directed and produced by Andy Pilkington of Very Metal Art, captures Tailgunner’s raw energy and classic heavy metal spirit.

Legendary Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has praised the band:

“TAILGUNNER is a band we should have seen emerge years ago from the UK. They personify everything that is heavy metal… Their energy and rawness, together with their brand of metal, incorporates all of the godfathers and much more. The band has a youthful freshness and a uniqueness that will no doubt elevate them to being a true Metal favourite of the fans.”

Tailgunner about “Tears In Rain”:
‘Lost in time, like Tears in Rain…’ The most iconic monologue in cinematic history, and one of most legendary on-screen moments of the 80s. ‘Blade Runner’ has been a focal point throughout writing our new album, and none more so than here, on our new single ‘Tears in Rain’. Carrying a chorus for the ages, this is a track we can’t wait to take out on the road and have you sing with us, deep into the night. Made for those moments where the light fades and things get that little more epic, ‘Tears in Rain’ is an all-time anthem, here for the modern day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeD-9pah4fQ&list=RDUeD-9pah4fQ&start_radio=1

TAILGUNNER 2026 LIVE ONSLAUGHT

Supporting HammerFall

• Jan 14 – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7
• Jan 15 – Lausanne, Switzerland – Docks
• Jan 17 – Barcelona, Spain – Razzmatazz 1
• Jan 18 – Murcia, Spain – Mamba
• Jan 20 – Sevilla, Spain – Custom
• Jan 21 – Lisbon, Portugal – Republica Da Musica
• Jan 22 – Porto, Portugal – Hard Club
• Jan 23 – Madrid, Spain – La Riviera
• Jan 24 – Villava, Spain – Totem
• Jan 26 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz

Planet Rock Winters End

• Jan 30 – Porthcawl, Wales

Supporting Fozzy

• Feb 6 – Brighton, England – Chalk
• Feb 7 – Margate, England – Dreamland
• Feb 8 – Manchester, England – The Ritz
• Feb 10 – Norwich, England – Epic Studios
• Feb 11 – Bradford, England – Nightrain
• Feb 13 – Nottingham, England – Rock City
• Feb 14 – Glasgow, Scotland – TV Studios
• Feb 15 – Newcastle, England – Boiler Shop
• Feb 17 – Cardiff, Wales – Tramshed
• Feb 18 – Torquay, England – The Foundry
• Feb 19 – Southampton, England – The 1865
• Feb 20 – London, England – Electric Ballroom
• Feb 21 – Wolverhampton, England – KK’s Steel Mill

Summer Festivals

• Jun 4 – Stykkishólmur, Iceland – Satán Festival
• Jun 6 – Sölvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival
• Jun 7 – Trondheim Festival, Norway
• Jun 13 – Donington Park, England – Download Festival
• Jun 26 – Spálené Poříčí, Czech Republic – Basinfire Festival
• Jun 27 – Rock Am Hartsfeldsee, Germany
• Jul 4 – Rock Harz Festival, Germany
• Jul 18 – Maidstone, England – Maid of Stone Festival
• Aug 6 – Leyendas Del Rock, Spain
• Aug 8 – Alcatraz Festival, Belgium
• Aug 9 – Geiselwind, Germany – Keep it True Legions Festival
• Aug 15 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Dynamo Metal Festival
• Aug 21 – Hells Pells Festival, Germany
• Sep 5 – Coventry, England – Hella Rock Festival

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailgunnerhq

Pre-Order “MIDNIGHT BLITZ” here: http://lnk.to/TailgunnerMidnightBlitz

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailgunnerhq

#AndyPilkington #BritishHeavyMetal #HeavyMetal #kkDowning #MidnightBlitz #NewAlbum #NewWaveOfTraditionalHeavyMetal #nwobhm #NWOTHM #Tailgunner #TailgunnerTearsInRain #tearsInRain #thenwothmCom #VeryMetalArt