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Nuclear Blast Artists
The following artists (musicians or bands) have had releases with the German independent record label Nuclear Blast. 0-9 * 96 Bitter Beings A * Aborted * Accept (ex) * After Forever (ex) * Agathodaimon (ex) * Agnostic Front (ex) * Alcest * Alesana (after Artery Recordings and Revival Recordings) * All Shall Perish (ex) * Am I Blood (ex) * Amaranthe * Amorphis (ex) * Anthem * Anthrax (EU only) * Arsis (US only) * Ashes of Ares (ex) * As I Lay Dying (ex) * Augury (US only) * Auri * Avantasia * Avatarium * Aversions Crown B * Bal-Sagoth (ex) * Battle Beast * Battlecross (ex) * Beast in Black * Behemoth * Belphegor * Benediction * Beyond the Black * Biohazard * Blackbriar * Black Star Riders * Blackguard (Europe only) (ex) * Bleed from Within * Bleed the Sky (ex) * Bleeding Through (Europe only) (ex) * Blind Guardian * Blues Pills * Brujeria * Before the Dawn * Brand of Sacrifice * Broken Teeth * Bury Tomorrow (ex) C * Cabal * Callejon (ex) * Candl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast Records is a German record label with subsidiary, subsidiaries located in Germany, the United States and Brazil. It was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Donzdorf. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label moved on to releasing albums by thrash metal, melodic death metal, grindcore, industrial metal, power metal and black metal bands, as well as tribute albums. It also distributes and promotes post-hardcore/metalcore labels SharpTone Records; another post-hardcore/metalcore label, Arising Empire, was in Nuclear Blast portfolio until its acquirement by Kontor New Media in 2020. In October 2018, French independent label Believe Digital acquired a majority stake in Nuclear Blast. History Nuclear Blast was formed in 1987 after founder Markus Staiger traveled throughout the United States for four weeks and saw a gig of his favorite band Blast (American band), BL'AST!. The label's first release was a vinyl compilation called ''Senseless Death'' (NB 00 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashes Of Ares
Ashes of Ares is an American power metal band featuring ex-Iced Earth members Matt Barlow on vocals and Freddie Vidales on guitar. It previously included drummer Van Williams (formerly of the band Nevermore). History In June 2012, Barlow announced on his Facebook page the creation of a new band with former Iced Earth bassist Freddie Vidales and Nevermore drummer Van Williams. Later that year the band signed with Nuclear Blast Records and entered Morrisound studio and recorded their debut self-titled album. The album was released on September 6, 2013. The band went on tour around Europe with Powerwolf and Battle Beast in September/October 2013. On February 13, 2017, the band announced drummer Williams had left the band he co-founded. The decision was described as "both mutual and amicable." Williams moved on to play with the band Ghost Ship Octavius. In October 2018 the band has released its second album. Discography * ''Ashes of Ares'' (2013) * ''Well of Souls'' (2018) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benediction (band)
Benediction are a British death metal band, formed in Birmingham in 1989. Benediction's first album, ''Subconscious Terror'', was released in 1990. The band's latest album, ''Ravage of Empires'', was released in April 2025. Style Benediction's music has been described as "intense", and has been categorised as death metal Death metal is an extreme metal, extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. It typically employs heavily distorted and low-tuned guitars, played with techniques such as palm muting and tremolo picking; deep death growl, growling vocals; aggressive .... Members Current * Peter Rewinsky – lead guitar (1989–present) * Darren Brookes – rhythm guitar (1989–present) * Dave Ingram – vocals (1991–1998, 2019–present) * Giovanni Durst – drums (2019–present) * Nik Sampson – bass (2023–present) Former * Ian Treacy – drums (1989–1993) * Paul Adams – bass (1989–1991) * Barney Greenway, Mark "Barney" Greenway – vocals (1989–1990) * Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belphegor (band)
Belphegor is an Austrian blackened death metal band from Salzburg. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993, deriving their current name from the Belphegor, demon of the same name. History Early years (1991–1997) Belphegor was founded as Betrayer in 1991 by vocalist and bassist Maxx, guitarists Helmuth Lehner, Helmuth and Sigurd, and drummer Chris. The band released their first demo ''Kruzifixion'' in April 1991, and ''Unborn Blood'' later on. After adopting the name Belphegor in 1993, they released another demo, ''Bloodbath in Paradise'' on Maxi-CD format. At somepoint before or after the release of this demo, Maxx departed from the band, resulting in Helmuth assuming his role as both vocalist and guitarist of Belphegor since. In between 1993 and 1996 session member A-X performed bass, after which bassist Mario "Marius" Klausner joined the band as a full-time member. The band was briefly signed to Perverted Taste Records, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behemoth (band)
Behemoth is a Polish extreme metal band from Gdańsk, formed in 1991. They are considered to have played an important role in establishing the Polish extreme metal underground with Vader (band), Vader and Hate (band), Hate. History Early career and first five albums (1991–2000) Behemoth was formed in 1991 as a trio, with Adam Darski, Nergal on lead guitar and vocals, Adam Muraszko, Baal on drums, and Desecrator on rhythm guitar. They started with the demos ''Endless Damnation'', and ''The Return of the Northern Moon''. The most significant however, was the fourth demo—''...From the Pagan Vastlands'' (1994). This tape was released by Polish label Pagan Records, and later on through Wild Rags. Their next release was ''Sventevith (Storming Near the Baltic)'' in 1995. A year later, they recorded their second album ''Grom (album), Grom'', which was released in 1996. ''Grom'' features many different influences and musical styles, using female vocals as well as acoustic guitars and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beast In Black
Beast in Black is a Finnish Heavy metal music, heavy metal band formed in Helsinki in 2015 by guitarist and songwriter Anton Kabanen. The band's blend of power metal, 80s pop, and electronic music, as well as their energetic live performances, have made them pioneers of their genre. Beast in Black's current lineup consists of founding member and primary songwriter Anton Kabanen, lead vocalist Yannis Papadopoulos, guitarist Kasperi Heikkinen, bassist Mate Molnar, and drummer Atte Palokangas. The band's original drummer Sami Hänninen left the band in 2017 because of the changing circumstances in his life, as well as issues related to the nerves in his left hand. Beast in Black's debut studio album ''Berserker (Beast in Black album), Berserker'' was released in November 2017 and achieved rapid success by getting certified Platinum by the Musiikkituottajat, IFPI. Their 2019 studio album ''From Hell with Love'' followed suit, earning a Platinum certification from IFPI and further inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battlecross
Battlecross was an American extreme metal band from Canton, Michigan. The band has described their sound as "Blue Collar Thrash Metal". To date, they have released four albums through their label, Metal Blade Records. History The band was founded in 2003 by Tony Asta and Hiran Deraniyagala in Canton, MI, where the childhood best friends and neighbors formed the earliest beginnings of Battlecross while attending Salem High School. Various members came and went. In 2006, vocalist Marshall Wood was hired who brought a new level of aggression ultimately altering the vocal direction of the band. In 2007, drummer Mike Kreger was hired. In 2008 and 2010 respectively, bassist Don Slater and singer Kyle "Gumby" Gunther joined the band, after Marshall's departure for family reasons. Together, they played local shows around Detroit and in the Midwest and opened for such acts as Dying Fetus, GWAR, DevilDriver, The Absence, Vital Remains, and The Faceless. '' Pursuit of Honor '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Beast (band)
Battle Beast is a Finnish heavy metal band formed in Helsinki in 2008 by Anton Kabanen, Juuso Soinio and Pyry Vikki. The initial line-up consisted of guitarists Soinio and Kabanen, and drummer Vikki, who were high school friends. The rest of the original lineup, bassist Eero Sipilä, keyboardist Janne Björkroth and lead singer Nitte Valo, joined the band after auditions. The band has released six studio albums. History Before gaining a record contract, Battle Beast was best known for having won two major band competitions in 2010. They won the international Wacken Metal Battle 2010, with contributions from thousands of bands from all around the world, whose final stage was held at the famed German metal festival Wacken Open Air. Soon after, the band was announced the winner of Radio Rock Starba, a band competition held by the major Finnish radio station Radio Rock. With its victory in the Finnish competition, the band received intense media exposure, and before the end of 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bal-Sagoth
Bal-Sagoth () are a symphonic black metal band from Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, formed in 1993. Originally formed as an epic symphonic black metal band with strong death metal elements, vocalist/lyricist Byron Roberts took the name 'Bal-Sagoth' from the Robert E. Howard short story "The Gods of Bal-Sagoth". Their first demo was recorded in 1993, and Bal-Sagoth have since released three albums on Cacophonous Records, and three with Nuclear Blast. History Early days (1989–1993) Bal-Sagoth was conceived in 1989 by Byron Roberts, in an attempt to form what he called "a sublimely symphonic black/death metal band swathed in a concept of dark fantasy and science fiction, inspired by the celebrated style of the grand pulp horror and fantasy literature of the 1930s". Inspired by such writers and artists as Robert E. Howard, H. P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, Edgar Rice Burroughs, J.R.R Tolkien and Jack Kirby, Byron set out to create his own dark fantasy universe, with tale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aversions Crown
Aversions Crown is an Australian deathcore band formed in 2009 in Brisbane, Queensland. The band is known for their fast and technical deathcore style and for their lyrical themes of aliens invading the earth and the human impact on the environment. They are currently signed to Nuclear Blast. The band has released four studio albums with their latest being ''Hell Will Come For Us All,'' released on June 12, 2020, through Nuclear Blast. History The band independently released their self-titled EP in 2009. This was then followed by their debut studio album titled ''Servitude,'' which was released in December 2011, it too was self-released. In January 2013, the band released a single titled "Overseer", the band released another single titled "Hollow Planet" on September 15, 2013. The band would support Thy Art is Murder's Hate Across Australia Tour 2013 with Cattle Decapitation and King Parrot. They would also appear in Australia's Vans Warped Tour 2013. The band would sign to Nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avatarium
Avatarium is a Swedish doom metal band from Stockholm, founded by Candlemass (band), Candlemass member Leif Edling in 2013. Biography In the winter of 2012, Candlemass (band), Candlemass founder and bassist Leif Edling started to work on a new project and wrote a few Demo (music), demos. Looking for musical partners, he first reached out to his friend, Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt, but due to a lack of time, he declined. Therefore, Stockholm-based guitarist Marcus Jidell (Soen, ex-Evergrey, ex-Royal Hunt) offered to help. Soon, Tiamat (band), Tiamat drummer Lars Sköld and keyboardist Carl Westholm joined the new band and the line-up was completed by Jidell's wife Jennie-Ann Smith, whose deep and bluesy voice added a new touch to Edling's typical heavy doom riffs. By September 2013, they released their first Extended play, EP ''Moonhorse'' and in November, their critically acclaimed eponymous full-length debut followed through Nuclear Blast. The band's first live show out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avantasia
Avantasia is a German Supergroup (music), supergroup rock opera, metal opera project created by Tobias Sammet, vocalist of the band Edguy. It has been characterized as a rock opera, as it features the contributions of various vocalists and musicians and it consists of concept albums. The name is a Blend word, blend of the words ''Avalon'' and ''fantasia'' ('fantasy') and describes "a world beyond human imagination" (a quotation from the booklet of the debut album). Conceived in 1999 as studio-only, two-album project, Avantasia has since released seven other studio albums and has toured the world multiple times. It can be divided into five periods of activity. The first, 1999–2002, saw the release of a self-titled single and the full-length albums ''The Metal Opera'' and ''The Metal Opera Part II''. The second, 2006–2011, consists of the EPs ''Lost in Space Part I & II, Lost in Space Part 1 & 2'' and The Wicked Trilogy, composed of the albums ''The Scarecrow (album), The Scare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
