TOP 5 HOLIDAY FEATURE


TOP 5 Holiday Music by Cammie Gilbert, Sylvaine, Vermilia, Mizuho Lin, Danielle Evans

Music is a special thing, as it most often relaxes and helps you cope with everyday life. A certain song makes the memories come back and you remember the moment you heard it for the first time. It makes you travel far away, live in the moment, think about the future,
It gives energy, this year more with jogging than with gigs.

This year has been particularly exceptional in many ways,
but the holidays remain and people spend them differently.
Often certain songs belong to certain moments and different styles of music make people relax in different ways.

We contacted five artists to ask about their top 5 recommendations for holiday music.
What kind of music is included in their holidays or what they have liked to listen to lately.

It’s also great to always find new music. That moment, that feeling when you find something new where you get shivers.

If you haven’t heard our featured artists yet, I recommend you to check out their versatile taste of music, but also the art they create, because you might find something new for your holidays.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Krzysztof Drabikowski Of Batushka (Poland) “There is only one true Батюшка.”


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Interview by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

Polish black metal project Batushka was founded and created by guitarist and songwriter Krzysztof Drabikowski back in 2015. They caught the attention of metalheads and press alike with their successful debut release ‘Litourgiya’ and even went on to sign with popular label Metal Blade Records. The project also featured vocalist Bartłomiej “Bart” Krysiuk and drummer Marcin Bielemuk, to accompany Krzysztof however that is no longer the case as in December 2018 a shocking video was released from Krzysztof Drabikowski informing everyone that former vocalist Krysiuk had gone behind the creators back and essentially stolen his own band from him as Krzysztof had parted ways with the vocalist but Krysiuk turned the story around on Krzysztof instead. Currently, there are two sides claiming to be Batushka but there is only one true Batushka and we were lucky enough to speak to the real founder Krzysztof Drabikowski  to get the full details of this unbelievable and shocking deceptive story and get the truth out there…

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THE CROWNED Rise from the Shadows with Explosive New Single “Fallen One”


“We praise the skies for fallen angels…”

Hard rock powerhouse THE CROWNED return with a thunderous new single, “Fallen One,” a gripping and emotionally charged track that showcases the band’s signature blend of soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and unapologetic intensity.

ABOUT THE SONG

“Fallen One” is an onslaught of groove riff’s and thrash going back and forth competing with each other. Until finally, you hit the chorus that breathes big open church choir power vocals to fill a whole cathedral. Just when you think the song is going to stay calm, it builds into a heavy slam beat that you cannot help but head bang to. After things take a turn for the worst, you’re met with fast double bass pounding in your chest until you can’t handle anymore. After that, a solo rips your soul in half with speed and intensity. The solo climaxes at the end with a beautiful uplifting harmony that you will sing for days after you’ve only heard the song once. We go back into the chorus one last time to give a louder and powerful shout for the “Fallen One” and a brutal scream ends the song with fast intense double bass and an abrupt ending leaving you questioning what the hell just happened.

Every band has their own “it” factor.

THE CROWNED stands out amongst the rest with their looks, stage presence, and set up. It’s not every day you see a band with a frontman as the drummer and singer. The band formed in 2013 out of great state of Texas. Creating gory music videos, a slew of surprises for live performances, and metal music that is remembered well after the stage is vacant,

THE CROWNED is not an act you want to miss.

Now signed to Curtain Call Records and M7 Talent Agency, THE CROWNED is prepping for a tour in the summer in Europe.

More details to come.

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DONEFOR and We’re Wolves Unite for the “Beasts of the East” Tour Kicking Off June 12


Two rising forces in the rock and alternative scene are joining together this summer for the “Beasts of the East” Tour, featuring powerhouse performances from DONEFOR and We’re Wolves. The tour kicks off June 12 and will run through June 27, bringing a high-energy run of shows to fans across the eastern United States.

The “Beasts of the East” Tour promises a relentless mix of aggressive riffs, powerful vocals, and electrifying live performances as both bands hit the road to showcase their signature sounds. Known for their raw intensity and emotional depth, DONEFOR has been gaining momentum with their hard-hitting style and commanding stage presence. Meanwhile, We’re Wolves continue to carve out their place in the scene with their blend of modern rock energy and atmospheric edge.

Together, the two bands are set to deliver an unforgettable tour experience that celebrates the power of live music and the growing community surrounding independent rock.

DATES AND TICKET LINKS

6/12 – Respectable Street, West Palm Beach FL – TICKETS

6/13 – The Orpheum, Tampa, FL – TICKETS

6/14 – Conduit, Winter Park, FL – TICKETS

6/17 – Scandals, Virginia Beach, VA – TICKETS

6/18 – Chapel Of Bones, Raleigh, NC – TICKETS1

6/19 – Super Rad Arcade, Lynchburg, VA – TICKETS96

6/20 – Ground Zero, Spartanburg, SC – TICKETS

6/21 – 529, Atlanta, GA – TICKETS

6/23 – No Dice, New Orleans, LA – TICKETS

6/24 – Santuary, Biloxi, MS – TICKETS

6/25 – Downtown Music Hall, Fort Walton Beach FL – TICKETS

6/26 – Hard Love, Jacksonville, FL – TICKETS

6/27 – The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers, FL – TICKETS

TICKETS AND VIP AT DONEFORBAND.COM

KORN ANNOUNCE EURO TOUR 2026 FIRST UK/IE TOUR IN OVER A DECADE


KORN have announced their monumental return to the UK, as they are set to play across the UK in October/ November 2026, marking their first UK & Ireland Tour in over a decade. They will be joined by special guests ARCHITECTS and YOUTH CODE.
 
Korn changed the world with the release of their self-titled debut album in 1994. It was a record that would pioneer a genre, and blur others-leading into a larger cultural movement.

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METALLICA: DATES ADDED TO SPHERE RESIDENCY


The general on-sale for all dates for Metallica’s Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas begins today at 10am PT. 

16 shows were added this week due to overwhelming demand, extending Metallica’s Sphere residency into 2027. As with the previously announced eight-show run, the new additions to Life Burns Faster will continue the No Repeat Weekend tradition that began with the 2023 kick-off of the band’s M72 World Tour, with no songs repeated on each Thursday and Saturday. See below for a full list of dates.

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SPIRITBOX CONFIRM THEIR BIGGEST UK HEADLINE TOUR TO DATE WITH THIS SEPTEMBER’S ‘TSUNAMI SEA’ ARENA TOUR


[Monday 23rd February 2026.  London, UK] After an electrifying performance at this year’s Grammy Awards where they were nominated for the third consecutive year, Spiritbox’s unstoppable rise continues as they announce their first ever UK arena headline tour. Following their sold-out Alexandra Palace show in 2025, the ‘Tsunami Sea’ tour will see the band play their biggest UK shows to date.

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AT THE GATES ANNOUNCE ‘THE GHOST OF A FUTURE DEAD’ ALBUM RELEASE


Swedish melodic death metal pioneers At The Gates announce the release of their new album “The Ghost of a Future Dead”, out on April 24th, 2026 via Century Media Records.

The follow-up to 2021’s wildly adventurous “The Nightmare of Being”, this upcoming release marks a special tribute to frontman Tomas Lindberg, who tragically passed away in September 2025.

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