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Emerging from the Finnish coastal town of Kotka, melodic death/doom metal strikers Marianas Rest will unleash their third studio album, “Fata Morgana”, on March 12th, 2021, via Napalm Records.

In anticipation, they have just unveiled the first single from the album, entitled “Glow from the Edge”, along with a moving official video.
 

On February 26th, 2021, Denmark’s Iotunn will release their new album, “Access All Worlds”, via Metal Blade Records.

Watch the video for the new single “Voyage of the Garganey I” below

Pre-order “Access All Worlds”, here, in the following formats:

• digipak-CD
• 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
• “deep space” marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies)

Since forming in 2014, Livløs have rapidly made their mark on the Danish metal scene through energetic and enthralling live performances, as well as reputable releases and appearances, including Copenhell, Eurosonic and Spot Festival. Determined and efficient, Livløs have proven why they are among Denmark’s most promising metal bands. 

Today, Napalm Records is proud to announce that Livløs has signed a worldwide record deal, in addition to signing with in-house booking agency Napalm Events!

One of the most renowned guitarists in the world, Alexi Laiho, has passed away. The musician, most notably known as the front man of Children Of Bodom, died in his home in Helsinki, Finland, last week. Laiho had suffered from long-term health issues during his last years.

Maestros of modern melodic/symphonic metal Temperance are back one year after the release of their vibrant album, “Viridian”, with an acoustic gift to their fans! After many years of band history and tours with genre giants like Nightwish, Luca Turilli’s Rhapsody, and Tarja, Temperance will release their acoustic EP, “Melodies of Green and Blue”, on February 19th, 2021 – including two brand new songs, “Evelyn” and “Paint the World”.

Bodom After Midnight, featuring former members of Children Of Bodom, have signed an official worldwide (excl. Japan) contract with premier Austrian rock and metal label Napalm Records.
 
Bodom After Midnight - Alexi, Daniel, Mitja, Waltteri - say:

On Friday December 18th, 2020, at 4PM PST//7PM EST, The Black Dahlia Murder will kick off their “Yule ‘Em All: A Holiday Variety Extravaganza” livestream, featuring live performances, special guests and more!

Sweden’s most creative and exciting export, Avatar, have announced a series of concert streams - Avatar Ages - An Impossible Concert Experience - that will take place over the course of January 2021.

The 4-part concert film experience launches on January 9th and will feature songs from Avatar’s celebrated catalog, starting with a performance of their latest album in full, “Hunter Gatherer”, out now via eOne.

Finnish doom metal prodigy Infirmum has signed a deal with Wormholedeath for the physical CD release of the album “Walls of Sorrow”, set for December 18th, 2020.

“Wall of Sorrow” is already available on Spotify.

Timos from Infirmum stated: