They’ve been around since 2008 and are the fastest rising band in their genre, Moldovan based INFECTED RAIN with the charismatic frontwoman Lena Scisserhands. On April 14th, their label Napalm Records will release a new live album, “The Devil’s Dozen”.

The biography of Italian thrash/death metal band SELF DISGRACE stands out by vocalists, bassists and drummers who come and go. Just now, guitarist Isa Brutal has announced a complete new line-up with one ex- and two new members.

Some bands just won’t quit and keep going till they literally drop. For others, there definitely is a finish line. German thrashers HOLY MOSES have seen the checkered flag fluttering, but there are still two last hurdles to face: a new album and a farewell tour!

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are sailing the Seven Seas and travelling the continents this year. In between, they will release a new live album titled “Pirates Over Wacken” end of March. There’s also a live video from the “Pirates” bonus DVD “Live At Masters Of Rock”.

The staffing problems for Brazilian thrash metal band NERVOSA still goes on: Fernanda Lira, Luana Dametto, Eleni Nota and now also Diva Satanica… all gone! But with a new guitarist and drummer, Prika Amaral won’t give up. NERVOSA will never die.