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Nightwish announces November & December 2020 European Headlining Tour

Submitted by newseditor on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 15:53

Nightwish are proud to announce that they will be returning to the UK and Europe on their 2020 world tour!

The band have already announced a show in Amsterdam - which sold more than 15,000 tickets in just a few days - swiftly followed up by an additional show at the same venue, alongside shows in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.

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Bloodstock announce final main stage headliners for 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 13:31

If you tuned into Planet Rock Radio this morning, you’ll have been amongst the first to hear Bloodstock’s hotly anticipated news, revealing the final two Ronnie James Dio main stage headliners for 2020’s event. Devin Townsend was announced as Friday night’s headliner last month. Without further ado…

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Almanac announces new studio album “Rush of Death” - due out in March 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 13:18

Victor Smolski’s Almanac are pleased to announce the next piece of big news for the band – that their third studio album “Rush of Death” will be released on March 6th, 2020, via Nuclear Blast.

The epic cover artwork has also been revealed today.

Victor Smolski has made a statement regarding the news:

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King Diamond releases new single “Masquerade of Madness”

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 11/08/2019 - 18:02

As previously announced, King Diamond has revealed the title and theme for the first studio album in 12 years: “The Institute”!

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Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra release new music video for “War Feeds War”

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 11/08/2019 - 14:00

One of the most ambitious projects in metal history is out today! To celebrate the release of Blind Guardian’s new album “Legacy of the Dark Lands”, the band has premiered an otherworldly video for “War Feeds War”. Enter the magical world of Blind Guardian’s Twilight Orchestra, below.

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Crystal Viper release lyric video for new single “Bright Lights”

Submitted by newseditor on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 15:18

Crystal Viper will release their new album “Tales of Fire and Ice” on November 22nd, via AFM Records.

Today the band has released a lyric video for the single “Bright Lights”. Check it out below.

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Burning Witches release official guitar playthrough video for “Wings of Steel

Submitted by newseditor on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 14:11

Burning Witches introduced their new frontwoman Laura this summer alongside the release of a brand new single titled “Wings of Steel”. The song, which showcases Laura’s vocals for the first time, is already available digitally but as a gift to fans, the band have decided to release it on 12" vinyl.

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Surma signs worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records

Submitted by newseditor on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 16:09

Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Surma to its worldwide roster! Founded in 2018 by Viktorie Surmová (Bohemian Metal Rhapsody) and Heri Joensen (Týr), Surma is symphonic, progressive heavy metal at its finest. Fans can expect the debut album from this group to be released in 2020 via Metal Blade Records.

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Nightwish release live video for digital single “Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean”

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 12:37

Nightwish recently announced their new live release “Decades: Live in Buenos Aires”, which is due to be released on December 6th as: BluRay Digibook, 2CD Digipak, BluRay+2CD Earbook, 3LP.

Pre-order your copy here, or at the Nightwish webshop, here.

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Eregion to release new studio album “Age of Heroes” on December 13th 2019

Submitted by newseditor on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 14:42

Italian power metal band Eregion has inked a worldwide deal with Rockshots Records for the release of their sophomore album “Age of Heroes”, coming out on December 13th, 2019.

“Age of Heroes” is a conceptual album about heroes and Gods of the ancient times. Ranging from power to folk metal, their music can be better described as a blending of classical heavy metal and power metal vibes in the style of Iron Maiden, Sabaton and Alestorm.