This Week's Top Melodic Metal Artists

Heavy Metal & Hardcore Punk Fans: Prepare to Fight the Good Fight
On Tuesday April 13th, 2010 the recently launched label Good Fight Music will make their mark on the world of metal and hardcore punk with their debut releases Cancer Bats "Bears, Mayors, Scraps, and Bones" as well as Son of Aurelius "The Farthest Reaches."

Medieval Metal Rockers Metal Knights Sign with Major Management Firm Hunt Talent Management and Debut Worldwide Release of EP, The Crossing
Metal Knights, working with Dio guitarist Craig Goldy and his Destiny Bridge program ready to take on the world and make Heavy Metal Medieval Again!

Near-Death Mishap Knocks Blood Corps Out of Line-Up: Idaho's Goth-Metal Band Rott Tapped To Open Metal Fest
Idaho's Melodic Goth-Metal Band Rott tapped to Open 2009 Flight of the Valkyries Metal Fest when Blood Corps, an up-and-coming band from Virginia, experienced a brush with death.

Ahoora Continues Its Fight Against Iranian Censorship, Regulations, and Rule
Few countries are as known for their censorship, rules, and regulations than Iran. Ahoora, an Iranian based heavy metal band, has just released their third album, Awkward Diary. The album release not only shows the bands musical talent but is demonstrating to the world the struggles and hardships Iranian musicians are facing.

My Situation Explodes Out of The Bronx with Their Debut Album 'A Mile from Nowhere'
"A Mile from Nowhere is a strong first full album effort from My Situation beyond the bounds of mainstream fare. Built upon a foundation of classic melodic hard rock, sound song composition is combined with notable musicianship to create an intriguing, genre-crossing compilation." "As a reviewer or critical listener, it's hard not to become jaded or cynical about modern music in these commercially predictable times. What is thrust upon us by the mainstream labels usually does nothing more than suck the air out of musical viability and the money out of our wallets. This is probably the single best reason why I love to hear from independent, unsigned artists. Enter My Situation's A Mile from Nowhere, a delightful, i ...

Debut Album by Seattle's Hills of Elysium to Hit Virtual Shelves
CrashRevolution and SINister Records announce the release of "Cigadent" -- the long-awaited full length debut by Seattle "nicotine rockers," Hills of Elysium.