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When Finnish sextet Nightwish announce a new studio album people tend to take notice. They know that something special is brewing.

The band’s new and ninth record “Human. :II: Nature.” will be released on April 10th, 2020, and will be a double album containing 9 tracks on the main CD and one long track, divided into eight chapters on CD 2.

Today, the band releases the first single and video clip for the song “Noise”.

When Finnish sextet Nightwish announce a new studio album people tend to take notice. They know that something special is brewing. 

Band leader Tuomas Holopainen once said that whenever he creates a new record he has the intention of capturing something rare and unique, a monument and a true album experience. In 2020 he’s certain to achieve his objective once again. 

Nightwish have completed the recordings for their 9th studio album and are proud to announce the title, artwork and tracklisting.

Today, pioneers of symphonic metal Visions Of Atlantis have released the music video single off their chart-breaking album, “Wanderers” (#17 UK, #30 US, #39 DE), along with a beautifully conceptualized lyric video. “A Life of Our Own” takes you on an atmospheric journey and straight into the band’s unique symphonic blend of solidity and smoothness.

Enter the stage “Decades: Live in Buenos Aires”! The divine new live release from Finland’s finest is out today!

To celebrate the release, today Nightwish present the live video for “Élan”, which captures the breathtaking spirit of the night. Watch the video below.

Following the release of their latest chart-breaking studio album, “Wanderers” (#17 UK, #30 US, #39 DE), symphonic metal alliance Visions Of Atlantis have announced the first leg of their European headline tour, beginning in February 2020. The band’s seventh album offers a musical and lyrical journey across the untamed seas along a powerful path towards self-discovery and overtakes your mind to another sonic dimension.

Italian symphonic metallers Turilli / Lione Rhapsody released their much-celebrated debut album “Zero Gravity (Rebirth and Evolution)” on July 5th, 2019, through Nuclear Blast.

Royal Hunt is in a process of recording a new concept album, scheduled for release in 2020 (Japan / SE Asia - King Records, rest of the world - TBA).

Nightwish will release their new live record “Decades: Live in Buenos Aires” on December 6th as: BluRay Digibook, 2CD Digipak, BluRay+2CD Earbook, 3LP. Pre-order your copy here.

Today, Nightwish have released the second single and video for “Slaying the Dreamer”. Watch the live video below. Get the song digitally here.

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.