AFM Records "20 Years - Metal Addiction" compilation out on July 8th!

2016 marks the 20th Anniversary for Germany-based metal label AFM Records. Being in the business for two decades now and working with the “who is who” of the scene, the company is proud to present a special compilation of highlights and new tracks, titled “20 Years - Metal Addiction”, to celebrate in style.

Of course all the big names who were (and are) crucial for the label’s evolution during the years are featured here: Doro, U.D.O., Fear Factory, Evergrey, Avantasia, Rhapsody Of Fire, Danzig, Leaves’ Eyes, Edguy, Destruction, Masterplan, D-A-D, Ministry and many more. Two brand new, previously unreleased songs by Iron Mask and Eden’s Curse perfectly round off this extensive release, which comes up with a total of 52 tracks on 3 CDs (20 on the ltd. deluxe double Vinyl).

Tracklisting (3CD):
      
    CD I    
      
1. U.D.O.- Thunderball
2. Avantasia - Reach Out For The Light
3. Evergrey - A New Dawn
4. Masterplan - Spirit Never Die
5. Doro - Thunderspell
6. Leaves' Eyes    - Edge Of Steel (2016 Version)
7. Danzig - Ju Ju Bone
8. Lordi - The Riff
9. Shakra - Hello
10. Iron Savior - Starlight
11. Bloodbound - Moria
12. Flotsam and Jetsam - Taser
13. Ministry - Double Tap
14. A Life Divided - The Lost
15. D-A-D - Last Time In Neverland
16. Voodoo Circle - Graveyard City
17. Krokus - Too Wired To Sleep
      
    CD II    
      
1. Edguy - Babylon
2. Orden Ogan - The Things We Believe In
3. Rhapsody of Fire - Distant Sky
4. Kissin' Dynamite - I Will Be King
5. Serious Black - Sealing My Fate
6. Jon Oliva's Pain - Time To Die
7. Tankard - (Empty) Tankard
8. Elvenking - The Loser
9. Sinner - Heart Of Darkness
10. Ohrenfeindt - Zeit für Rock'n'Roll
11. Brainstorm - How Much Can You Take
12. At Vance - Only Human
13. Stahlmann - Feindflug
14. Solution .45 - Gravitational Lensing
15. Ektomorf - Rat War
16. Graveworm - Runaway
17. Onslaught - Born For War
      
    CD III    
      
1. Herman Frank - Right In Your Guts
2. Iron Mask - All For Metal
3. J.B.O. - Vier Finger für ein Halleluja
4. The New Black - With A Grin
5. Thunderstone - Veterans Of The Apocalypse
6. Suidakra - March Of Conquest
7. Destruction - Bestial Invasion
8. Sinbreed - Call To Arms
9. Manimal - Irresistible (Edit)
10. Eden's Curse - Sell Your Soul
11. Triosphere - Breathless
12. Circle II Circle - Into The Wind
13. Borealis - The Chosen One
14. Fear Factory - New Messiah
15. Mors Principium Est - God Has Fallen
16. Pyogenesis - Steam Paves Its Way
17. Tanzwut - Brüder im Geiste
18. Theatre Of Tragedy - Hide And Seek



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LETZTE INSTANZ lyric video and Solution .45 album art

German rock act LETZTE INSTANZ has disclosed a lyric video for the title track of its upcoming new studio album, "Liebe Im Krieg", which will be released on August 12th (CD, Digipak, Box Set).

SOLUTION .45: Reveal album cover art!

SOLUTION .45 will be releasing their new album "Nightmares In The Waking State - Part II" worldwide on August 26th!

Tracklist:

01. Dim Are The Pathways
02. The Faint Pulse Of Light
03. Mind Mutation
04. Built On Sand
05. Inescapable Dream
06. The Curse That Keeps On Giving
07. Chain Connector
08. What Turns The Wheels
09. Misery Mantra
10. Heavy Lies The Crown

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM "Life Is A Mess" video clip!

Shortly after the release of their new studio album "Flotsam and Jetsam", the U.S. thrash veterans follow up with their new official video clip, filmed for the song "Life Is A Mess".

The clip was directed by Jeremy Tremp.

"Flotsam and Jetsam" secured charts entries in Germany and the U.S.. The album is available as Digipak, ltd. Vinyl (golden and black) & ltd. box set (incl. Digipak, textile flag, patch).

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IRON SAVIOR: "Titancraft" chart entries!

German power metal veterans IRON SAVIOR are happy about the chart success of their brand new album "Titancraft", which secured chart entries in Germany (#62) and Switzerland (#92) in its first week of release.

Band leader Piet Sielck states: "A big and heartfelt "thank you" goes out to all fans and supporters that made it happen. This is the highest chart position in the band's history in Germany, and our very first chart entry in Switzerland ever! Thank you so much! YOU ROCK!!!"


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ASENBLUT: sign with AFM Records and reveal cover artwork!

It is one of the latest signings by AFM Records which calls for attention: The new ASENBLUT record“Berserker” will be out on August 19th, 2016.

The five-piece from Göttingen/Germany took their time to prepare for the release of their greatest album yet. “Berserker” includes 12 highly energetic songs (+ an English bonus track!) which leave no questions what these melodic death vikings are about.

With influences ranging from early Iron Maiden to modern Black / Death Metal heroes like Behemoth or Amon Amarth, the CD is packed with the best colors of the dark spectrum.

The record was mixed and recorded at the famous Greenman Studio by Seeb Levermann of ORDEN OGAN. Cover artwork by Peter Sallai (Sabaton, WASP, Kreator, Satyricon, Kataklysm, Annihilator, Mayhem, Powerwolf). 

ASENBLUT are poised to start their victorious march on August 19th, when "Berserker" will be out world wide as CD Digipak and limited Boxset.

Tracklist "Berserker":

01. Berserkerzorn
02. Titanenerbe
03. Offenbarung 23
04. Helden Des Ewigen Sturms
05. Auf den Feldern Von Flandern
06. Drachenborn
07. Des Alchemisten Elixier
08. Bittere Wacht
09. Berserkers Ruhmeserinnerungen
10. Schatten Über Arkham
11. Horizonte
12. Auf Grauen Schwingen
13. BONUS TRACK: Berserker Rage (english version)



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Flotsam And Jetsam hit the charts in U.S., Germany

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: enter album charts!

US thrash veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are celebrating chart success with their new, self-titled studio album. "Flotsam and Jetsam" has entered the official album charts in Germany (#46; the band's best ever result) and the US (#192 Billboard TOP 200, #50 Billboard Independent Charts, #47 Hard Music Charts, #41 Alternative Album Charts, #21 Current Hard Music Charts, #11 Top New Artist Charts).

Currently the band is putting finishing touches on their upcoming official video clip, which was filmed for the song "Life Is A Mess". The clip's premiere is expected to take place within the next days.

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Kissin' Dynamite comment on the smartphone era with "Generation Goodbye"

KISSIN' DYNAMITE "Hashtag Your Life" video clip released!

Modern hard rockers KISSIN' DYNAMITE have launched their spectacular new video clip "Hashtag Your Life", a track taken from the upcoming album "Generation Goodbye", which will drop on July 8th (EU) / July 22nd (US).

Besides all the entertainment value this new clip brings, it also deals with a serious and omnipresent topic: the shocking evolution of "generation smartphone", losing touch to the "real" life.

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New releases from PARADOX and THUNDERSTONE on AFM Records

PARADOX release the lyric video for their first single "Ballot Or Bullet" taken from the upcoming album"Pangea" (out on June 3rd in Europe and June 24th in the US). Available as CD or Vinyl.

THUNDERSTONE: "Fire And Ice" video clip released!

Finnish power metal masters THUNDERSTONE follow up on the success of their latest album "Apocalypse Again" (which became their first ever Top 5 in Finland). A new video clip for the song "Fire And Ice" is available now.

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