Days before Alice Cooper’s 75th birthday (February 4), Powerwolf released a spectacular cover of the 1989 hit, “Poison”. The band on the cover, Over the years we have released several cover songs to pay tribute to artists / bands that we personally hold in high regard. With ‘Poison’, Alice Cooper has created a timeless classic and we could not miss the opportunity to celebrate his … Continue reading LISTEN: “Poison” by Powerwolf
The symphonic pirates of metal, Visions of Atlantis, have announced they will release a new live album, Pirates Over Wacken, on March 31 via Napalm Records. The live album is from from their 2022 performance at Wacken Open Air. On Pirates Over Wacken, There is something purely magical about Wacken. Maybe it is the collective belief that this is the Holy Ground of Heavy Metal. … Continue reading ICYMI: Visions of Atlantis announce new live album, Pirates Over Wacken
ICYMI: Angus McSix has announced their live performances supporting Feuerschwanz and Warkings in Switzerland and Germany and the release date for their debut album Angus McSix and the Sword of Power is set to be unleashed to the world on April 21 via Napalm Records. After the heroic death of Prince Angus, hope seemed to be fading for Scotland and the whole galaxy. But our … Continue reading ICYMI: Angus McSix announces debut show and release date for debut album
ICMI, the rock visionaries, Lord Of The Lost have been nominated to compete to represent Germany in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with the title track of their recent surprise album release, “Blood & Glitter”. Vocalist, Chris Harms on the nomination: We are a band that has never consciously adapted to anyone or anything. No trend, no scene, no expectation. We have always done what … Continue reading ICYMI: Lord of the Lost Nominated for Eurovision Song Contest Preliminary Rounds
Doom icons, Candlemass, have released a lyric video for their fourth single, “Angel Battle” from their current album, Sweet Evil Sun (Napalm Records). Heavy on guitar and booming drums and bass, “Angel Battle” is the epic story of the battle between heaven and hell. The battle between heaven and hell isn’t the only battle on Sweet Evil Sun. Founder Leif Edling says this of the … Continue reading Candlemass: Angle Battle
I’ve seen the name Kamelot a lot, but never once sat down and listened to their music. So when I say, I am new to the Kamelot fandom, I mean I am brand new. “One More Flag in the Ground” is the first song I’ve ever listened to by the band and I’d like to aplogise for being late to the Kamelot party. Because good … Continue reading KAMELOT: One More Flag in the Ground
Angus McSix had us at 1 better. Out now, is “Master of the Universe” from the forthcoming album Angus McSix and the Sword of Power, set to be released on 7-April on Napalm Records. After Prince Angus heroically died in one of the greatest battles in the history of man and goblinkind, all hope in Scotland and the whole galaxy seemed lost. In the Realm … Continue reading Angus McSix: Master of the Universe
If you had asked me if I needed a metal cover of the 80’s classic “I’m So Excited” by the Pointer Sisters, I probably would have said, yeah nah. That was until my ear holes heard Tragedy and their cover of “I’m So Excited” from their forthcoming album, I Am Woman. And well, my answer is now, hell yeah, I do need this cover in … Continue reading Tragedy: I’m So Excited
Villagers Of Ioannina City recently announced their first live album, Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020), will be re-released on March 3 via Napalm Records. Villagers Of Ioannina City are Alex Karametis (guitar, vocals), Akis Zois (bass), Aris Giannopoulos (drums), Konstantis Pistiolis (clarinet, kaval, backing vocals), Konstantinos Lazos (bagpipe, winds), Kostas Zois (guitar), and Achilleas Radis (keys) and have been infusing psychedelic rock … Continue reading Villagers Of Ioannina City: Father Sun
It’s time for a wonderful blend of polka ska punk with a nu metal twist! Don’t you dare roll your eyes until you listen to “Shapka” by Russkaja. “Shapka” is the latest single from Russkaja’s forthcoming album Turbo Polka Party (February 3 on Napalm Records) and while the album calls for peace, “Shapka” calls for a chaotic good time. Hailing from Austria, Russkaja is Georgij … Continue reading Russkaja: Shapka
Music guru, Eric Alper, recently tweeted, “Try listening to different music genres to expand not only your creativity, but you might find your next favorite artist, too.” We take Eric’s words to heart and while we here at Amplify the Noise do listen to everything that crosses our paths, we don’t necessarily dig everything that crosses our paths. For the music that we don’t like, … Continue reading Visions of Atlantis: Clocks
Ahead of their January 20th release, Swedish metal masters, Katatonia, have released their third and final single, “Birds” from the highly anticipated Sky Void of Stars. Jonas Renkse (vocals) and Anders Nyström (guitars) founded Katatonia in 1991 and current members Roger Öjersson (guitars), Niklas Sandin (bass) and Daniel Moilanen (drums) joined throughout the 2000’s. The band says this of their upcoming album, Our 12th album, … Continue reading Katatonia: Birds
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