Warrant was formed in 1984 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, and experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their double platinum debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich (1989) and one of its singles, “Heaven”, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band’s success continued in the early 1990s with the double platinum album Cherry Pie (1990), which provided the hit song of the same name.
In 1992, Warrant released their third album, the critically acclaimed Dog Eat Dog. The record achieved only moderate commercial success compared with the first two albums but still sold over 500,000 copies reaching Gold status and charting at No. 25 on the US Billboard charts. The band’s fourth album Ultraphobic produced by a returning Beau Hill (Alice Cooper, Ratt, etc…) was released in March 1995 and, featured the singles “Family Picnic”, “Followed” and the ballad “Stronger Now”.
Watch “Family Picnic” here:
Now to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Ultraphobic it has been remastered and will be released on vinyl for the first time, along with an accompanying CD. The vinyl will be 180g available in both Orange Swirl and Black. There will be a limited amount of CD/LP bundles with a signed print by original members Erik Turner and Jerry Dixon while supplies last.
Metal Hall of Fame inductee Blaze Bayley (Iron Maiden singer 1994-1999) is featured as special guest vocalist on the new single ‘Atlas (War Between the Gods)’, released 2nd May by Manchester (UK) hard rock / melodic metal band Absolva.
The single is the fourth taken from Absolva’s upcoming album ‘Justice’ which is set for release on 16th May. The band members have worked with Bayley for many years principally as his backing band in the live arena since 2013 and also for studio albums since 2016’s ‘Infinite Entanglement’ trilogy.
Absolva frontman Christopher Appleton says “We’ve talked about asking Blaze to do a guest vocal for us but always wanted to wait until the right song came along. With ‘Atlas…’ as soon as it was written, we knew immediately this was perfect for Blaze. The style, his voice, and the subject matter are all just right and despite knowing him as friend and colleague for so many years, it’s still a genuine honour to have him singing on our album’
There is an accompanying animation music video with ‘Atlas (War Between the Gods)’ which can be seen here.
Other guest vocalists featured on the album are Ronnie Romero (renowned for his work with Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group and Elegant Weapons), Stu Block (formerly of Iced Earth, more recently with Annihilator) and David Marcelis (Lord Volture / Thorium). Each brings a distinctive style which melds beautifully with the trademark Absolva big harmony guitars and infectious choruses. Separate from the ‘Atlas…’ track the album carries a theme based around the blockbuster Western movie ‘Tombstone’.
Absolva have been touring heavily again this year on tours with Blaze Bayley, with Ronnie Romero and also Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons.
Several more shows/festivals are booked for later in the year. Fans can stay updated on the latest news and tour information by visiting the band’s official website www.absolva.com and social media channels.
About Absolva: Absolva is a British hard rock / melodic metal band, formed in 2012 by Christopher Appleton (lead vocals, lead guitar). Known for their powerhouse performances and mesmerising lead guitars, the band has gained a loyal following worldwide, not least by a hungry attitude & commitment to touring. The band has been equally consistent with its recorded output; the upcoming studio release is their seventh & they also have two live albums to their name. Luke Appleton (guitar & backing vocals), Martin Mcnee (drums) and Karl Schramm (bass) who recently left for personal reasons, complete the line-up on the latest album.
The mighty WARKINGS return from Valhalla with fanfares of the apocalypse! With their new single “Genghis Khan”, the warriors unite with German power metal titans Orden Ogan to unleash a thunderous power metal tale inspired by one of history’s most formidable military forces. Fueled by loyalty and discipline, the song brings to life the fearless warriors of Genghis Khan—men who didn’t see themselves as conquerors, but as a brotherhood driven by a singular vision.
With relentless energy and iron resolve, the song storms across the land like a cavalry charge, reshaping the battlefield with every note and leaving only devastation behind. This isn’t just a metal anthem—it’s a call to arms echoing from the steppes of Mongolia to the halls of Valhalla.
The track launch also quickly follows the announcement of the band’s upcoming European co-headline Pirates & Kings tour with label mates Visions of Atlantis! See below for all confirmed tour dates.
Check out the official music video for the second single “Genghis Khan” below, and prepare for war—the horde is coming.
The Tribune comments: “Ride with the horde, gather under the banner of the great Khan — unstoppable, unbreakable, and born for conquest!”
Since their formation in 2018, WARKINGS have cemented their place in the power metal scene. They have conquered festival stages, played alongside legends like Powerwolf, Hammerfall, and Subway To Sally, and built a devoted fanbase that has chanted their anthems at Europe’s biggest stages, including Wacken Open Air.
The five warriors in WARKINGS have once again taken up their weapons to bring the legends of their past to life with mighty power metal anthems. Each of them carries the memories of great battles within, and now, the time has come to unleash these stories upon the world alongside the indomitable sorceress Morgana le Fay.
The band’s fifth album, Armageddon, is a journey through some of history’s most pivotal conquests—moments where warriors stood firm, empires crumbled, and the world was forever changed. From the Viking raid on Lindisfarne in “Armageddon” to the thunderous legacy of “Genghis Khan”, and the tragic fall of the Knights Templar on “Hangman’s Night”, WARKINGS breathe fire into forgotten chapters of the past. The epic finale “Kings of Ragnarök” calls on fans to rise and fight alongside gods in the last battle.
The new album features strong forces – Dominum (“Hangman’s Night”), Orden Ogan (“Genghis Khan”) and Subway to Sally (“Stahl auf Stahl”) lend their weapons to the mighty kings. Adding to the sonic arsenal, Armageddon was produced by Felix Heldt and mixed/mastered by the renowned Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Powerwolf, Amaranthe). The band teamed up with further musicians to write some battle hymns on this album: Eike Freese (Dark Age, Lord of the Lost) lends his power to “Genghis Khan”, Jan S. Mischon (Saltatio Mortis) joins on “Varangoi”, and Ken Kängström (Follow The Cypher, Sabaton) co-wrote “Kingdom Come”.
With Armageddon, WARKINGS prove that history is not only written by rulers and conquerors—it is shaped by those who fought in their name. This album offers a glimpse into the experiences of those who stood at the brink of their own end—their personal Ragnarök, their own Armageddon. Honoring these fearless warriors, WARKINGS deliver yet another epic, destined to triumph in every battle!
WARKINGS comment: “Armageddon is not just the end — it’s the moments in history that changed the world forever. This album is a tribute to the warriors and shieldmaidens who faced the battles that shaped their world.”
Armageddon track listing: 1. To Lindisfarne… 2. Armageddon 3. Genghis Khan (feat. Orden Ogan) 4. Kingdom Come 5. Morgana’s incantation 6. Circle of witches 7. Kings of Ragnarök 8. Call to Arms 9. Troops of immortality 10. Nightfall 11. Hangman’s Night (feat. Dominum) 12. Varangoi 13. Here comes the rain 14. Stahl auf Stahl (feat. Subway to Sally)
Experience WARKINGS Live: 31.05.25 AT – Kufstein / Festung Kufstein 14.06.25 DE – Burg Abenberg / Feuertanz-Festival 19.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting 27.-28.06.25 DE – Härtsfeldsee / Rock am Härtsfeldsee 03.07.25 DE – Ballenstedt / Rockharz 04.07.25 DE – Mühlheim a. d. Ruhr / Castle Rock 05.07.25 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal + Hammer King (Album Release-Show) 10.-12.07.25 AT – Leoben / Area 53 – Festival 11.07.25 DE – Saarbrücken / Powerwolf SB-Open-Air 12.07.25 DE – Balingen / RV Bang-Festival 13.07.25 CZ – Vizovice / Masters of Rock 24.07.25 DE – Bremen / Seebühne 25.07.25 DE – Burg Creuzburg / Burg Creuzburg 30.07.-02.08.25 DE – Wacken / Wacken 06.-09.08.25 ES – Villena/Alicante / Leyendas del Rock 09.08.25 DE – Aach / Lake Constance / Das grosse Treffen
PIRATES & KINGS TOUR 2026 w/ Visions of Atlantis: 05.02.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7 06.02.26 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage 07.02.26 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle 08.02.26 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp 10.02.26 UK – Manchester / Academy 2 11.02.26 UK – London / O2 Academy Islington 12.02.26 FR – Paris / Elysée Montmartre 13.02.26 NL – Tilburg / 013 Poppodium 14.02.26 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser 15.02.26 DE – Berlin / Columbia Theater 16.02.26 PL – Warsaw / Proxima 18.02.26 CZ – Zlin / Masters of Rock Cafe 19.02.26 DE – Hannover / Capitol 20.02.26 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle 21.02.26 DE – Geiselwind / Musichall 26.02.26 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne 27.02.26 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann Halle 28.02.26 DE – München / Backstage Werk 05.03.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra 06.03.26 AT – Wien / SimmCity 07.03.26 AT – Wörgl / Komma
WARKINGS are: Tribune – War Chant Crusader – Steelwing Spartan – War Drums Viking – Battle Axe Morgana le Fay – Unholy Evocations WARKINGS online: Facebook Instagram Website Napalm Records
Argonauta Records is thrilled to announce the release of “Sideral Voivod”, the mind-bending first single from the upcoming album by Italian heavy psych trio Godzilla Was Too Drunk To Destroy Tokyo.
Driven by a fuzz-drenched mix of acid rock and stoner madness, “Sideral Voivod” is a sonic rollercoaster where sludgy riffs, prophetic choruses, and explosive breakdowns collide in an electrifying storm of chaos and groove.
The band states: “All Heil the ‘Sideral Voivod’! A madness fueled odyssey where the good, the bad and the starring are the same being. As landscape for this twisted trip you’ll find fuzzy and crunchy 60s acid rock guitar riffs, stoned obsessive prophetic choruses, gorilla bass sound and unexpected drum fills and breakdowns. Everything is spiced up with more paranoid views.”
Formed in 2022 in Calice Ligure, a small village near Genoa, Godzilla Was Too Drunk To Destroy Tokyo is a total DIY powerhouse. The band is led by frontwoman and drakkar bass destroyer Sara de Luca, known as the Evil Lord, alongside octopus-armed drummer Nicola Viola, and riff-wizard guitar builder Alessandro “Camu” Camurati. Together they have already toured across Europe and Japan, leaving a trail of crushed stages in their wake.
Following the success of their 2023 albums Atomic Spitfire and Evil Lord, the new material promises to take their sound even further into the unknown, a swirling blend of cosmic fury and psych-fueled rebellion.
If you are into heavy riffs, acid-drenched rock, and chaotic sci-fi visions, this is the band you need in your life.
Stay tuned for more news and the full album release coming soon on Argonauta Records.
Desertfest Berlin has shared the last and final band announcement for its eclectic 2025-edition! With more than 30 bands that are confirmed, here are the last two additions: TSCHAIKA 21/16, the genre-blending Berlin trio mixing experimental rock, jazz, and metal chaos — known for orchestral collaborations and wild live shows, as well as SEX BEAT: Driving drums, distorted bass lines and noisy guitars, SEX BEAT is the last snotty farewell to a generation going down the drain!
They will be joining the undoubtly best line-up in the history of Desertfest Berlin, featuring iconic DINOSAUR JR., Swedish rock pioneers THE HELLACOPTERS, prog-and psych-rock masters ELDER (playing their groundbreaking “Lore” album in its entirety!), New Orleans sludge legends EYEHATEGOD, MY SLEEPING KARMA, US doom metallers PALLBEARER, Norwegian “tundra rock” frontrunners SLOMOSA, DOZER, TEMPLE FANG, LOWRIDER, Berlin’s riot grrrls 24/7 DIVA HEAVEN, HIPPIE DEATH CULT and many more outstanding live acts the stoner, rock, doom, sludge, psych and metal scene has to offer.
Desertfest Berlin will take place between May 23 – 25, 2025 at Columbiahalle and Columbia Theater. Get Tickets, Sleep Over possibilities & more infos now at: www.desertfest-tickets.de
Following the previously-announced return of the iconic Warm-Up Party, Desertfest Berlin has also just revealed the live bands who will be warming you up for this year’s Desertfest on May 22 at Neue Zukunft! Get ready for Swedish groove gods GREENLEAF, crushing doom power from Gothenburg’s FIREBREATHER and Berlin’s own heavy psych patrol CANNABINEROS! Tickets for the official Desertfest Berlin Warm-Up are now available at: www.desertfest-tickets.de
Wormholedeath is proud to welcome Brazilian hardcore thrash metal powerhouse NADA to its roster! The relentless trio has signed a deal for the release of their full-length album, Entropia, a ferocious and politically charged record that embodies the chaos and defiance of modern Brazil.
NADA: Uncompromising, Unrelenting, Unfiltered
Formed in 2020 in the interior of São Paulo, NADA emerged as a response to the growing social and political turmoil in Brazil. With the pandemic forcing them into isolation, the band used their time to craft a sound that is as raw and urgent as the reality they face.
Driven by the rise of the extreme right and the spread of fascism and denialism in Brazil, NADA channels their rage into fast, direct, and unapologetic music. Their hard-hitting riffs and no-nonsense lyrics aim at the injustices plaguing their country, blending social critique with deeply personal reflections.
After making their mark with a blistering self-titled debut EP in 2022, featuring five uncompromising tracks, the band is now set to unleash their most powerful statement yet: Entropia.
Entropia: A Soundtrack to a Fractured Society
A sonic gut-punch that refuses to be ignored, Entropia captures the intensity of life in Brazil over the past decade. The album reimagines five tracks from NADA’s debut EP while introducing eight brand-new songs, resulting in a relentless fusion of thrash, hardcore, punk, and death metal, infused with Brazilian and South American influences.
The album’s cover art, designed by @kaparootz, depicts the destruction of Indigenous values upon first contact with colonial forces—an allegory for the modern world’s descent into deception and manipulation. NADA draws a parallel between this historical loss and today’s society, where truth is often drowned in a sea of lies.
More than just an album, Entropia is a battle cry. It’s the sound of a band refusing to stay silent, using music as a weapon to confront oppression and demand change.
1 · 1984 (Crumbs for the Poors) 2 · Sociofobia 3 – Julgamento 4 · Entropia 5 · Vengeance 6 · Nada 7 · Simpatia 8 · Veneno 9 · O Cego e o Orgulho 10 · Distopia 11 · Black Bodies Bleeds 12 · O Ovo da Serpente 13 · Porcos da Mentira
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