From mountainous Styria hail death metal newcomers GRIMMING, who have just signed their first record deal with Napalm Records! One viral song with outstanding numbers for a debut was all it took for the young Austrian band to pique the heavy hitting label’s interest. With dialect, traditional attire and strong stories from their home region, this rising band – whose youngest member is just 15 years old – knows exactly where they’re going!
 
In celebration of this new chapter, GRIMMING have released a new single, “Wüdschitz” (an Austrian dialect word for poacher). Perfectly showcasing their strength in storytelling, hauntingly cold death metal accentuates the tragic tale of a man forced into poaching due to famine. Roaring riffs and full-dialect vocals make obstructive hunting laws and the fight for survival against winter’s grasp palpable – until the bitter end.

GRIMMING about “Wüdschitz”:
“‘Wüdschitz’ describes the true story of alpine poaching and the unfair distribution of game laws in earlier times. It is a middle finger to authority and oppression, and no romantic hunter’s tale, but rather the brutal survival story of the foot soldiers who rose up against hunger, laws, and large landowners. Where guns blasted, blood flowed, and the forest became a battlefield, ‘Wüdschitz’ begins.”
 
Napalm Records Senior A&R Sebastian Muench about the signing:
“The death metal band GRIMMING from Upper Styria perfectly symbolizes the impressive, rugged and mysterious mountains, the lonely green forests and cold, clear lakes of the Ennstal region. GRIMMING combine sophisticated death metal with ancient traditions, stories, and legends. Welcome to the Napalm Records family!”

GRIMMING took their first steps into the scene with “Lindwurm” in the spring of 2025. The track and its video, filmed in a compelling alpine landscape, quickly gained traction – GRIMMING amassed 100k views and counting on their debut reel. They quickly followed up with their live debut and are now set to bring the heavy stories of their mountain home to metal fans worldwide.

A thunderous battle cry is here! German heavy metal legends WARRANT return with their brand-new single and video “Scream for Metal” — an anthem forged in fire, pride, and passion.

With razor-sharp riffs, pounding drums, and soaring vocals, “Scream for Metal” embodies the unstoppable force of the scene: no hiding, no silence — only raw energy, burning souls, and the roar that keeps metal alive.

“Metal lives. And we scream for it.”

The accompanying video captures the unrelenting spirit of the band, delivering pure heavy metal fury to the screen. It’s more than just a song — it’s a declaration, a reminder that heavy metal is alive, untamed, and louder than ever.

WARRANT invite fans worldwide to raise their horns and join the chorus: “Scream for Metal”!

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE:

After eleven long years, German speed heavy metal pioneers WARRANT return with their long-awaited new studio album, “The Speed Of Metal”, set for release on October 10, 2025 via Massacre Records.

The legendary band – originally formed in 1983 and known for their cult albums “First Strike” (1984) and “The Enforcer” (1985) – are back with a record which reconnects with their roots while pushing their sound into the present.

Recorded and mixed by Martin Buchwalter at Gernhart Studios (Troisdorf), mastered by Michael Schwabe at Monoposto (Düsseldorf), and featuring cover artwork by renowned artist Gyula Havancsak, the album captures WARRANT’s uncompromising vision with power and precision. Produced by frontman Jörg Juraschek, the record also features pre-production by Norman Jonas.

Alongside brand-new material, “The Speed Of Metal” includes two special highlights: “It’s Up to You” – originally written in 1988, re-recorded and reborn with new energy – and “Windy City” – a powerful cover of a song by glam legends The Sweet, a lifelong dream of vocalist/bassist Juraschek.

With the addition of guitarist Adrian Weiss alongside longtime member Michael Dietz, WARRANT return to their classic four-piece lineup, delivering a wall of dual-guitar power, blistering solos, and relentless speed.