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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FOUR THIRTY FOUR Breaks Through the Noise with Explosive New Single “Stuck Out”


FOUR THIRTY FOUR are back with “Stuck Out,” a high-octane new single that takes aim at thefrustration and fallout of modern-day breakups. Marking the band’s fourth release with producer Kevin McNoldy, the track captures FOUR THIRTY FOUR at their most focused, intense, and emotionally charged. With hard-hitting riffs, driving rhythms, and emotionally charged vocals, the track showcases the band’s signature blend of modern rock intensity and relatable storytelling.

FOUR THIRTY FOUR continues to build momentum within the rock scene by delivering music that connects with fans through authenticity and relentless energy. With “Stuck Out,” FOUR THIRTY FOUR pushes their sound to new heights, combining crushing instrumentation with memorable hooks that are sure to resonate with listeners and ignite live audiences.

Lyrically, “Stuck Out” explores the breakdown of communication—two people talking past each other until there’s no way forward. It’s a breakup song for the present day: honest, loud, and unapologetic.

Fans can expect “Stuck Out” to further cement Four Thirty Four as a band to watch in the modern rock landscape. The single highlights the group’s evolution as songwriters and performers, capturing the urgency and passion that defines their music.

Sonically, FOUR THIRTY FOUR draw comparisons to Velvet Revolver on steroids, blending classicrock attitude with modern urgency and polish. “Stuck Out” is built to catch your ear and yourheart, delivering a hook-heavy rush that resonates long after the final

chorus fades.

BLOODSTOCK & TRIVIUM premiere band’s 2025 headline set tonight at 7pm GMT


The horns go up tonight as BLOODSTOCK and TRIVIUM unleash the professionally filmed premiere of the full TRIVIUM headline set from BLOODSTOCK 2025. 

Long hailed as Britain’s fiercest independent metal gathering – a pilgrimage for die-hards, riff worshippers and circle-pit lifers alike – BLOODSTOCK has built its reputation on moments that become legend. This is one of them! Florida’s modern metal standard-bearers arrived in full command: razor-tight, arena-sized, and utterly fearless.

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FOO FIGHTERS NEW ALBUM, ‘YOUR FAVORITE TOY’, OUT APRIL 24th


Try not to choke on the glitter…

“Your Favorite Toy,” the titular first single of Foo Fighters’ forthcoming 12th full-length studio album, has been released.

The first new FF music of 2026, “Your Favorite Toy” is nothing short of an insidious earworm. Jagged guitar shards and sinister keyboard stabs bob and weave atop a relentless rhythmic pulse, as Dave Grohl unleashes a newfound sardonic vocal tone on infectious choruses:

Get back
Hear that, boy?
Someone threw away your favorite toy for good
For good

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BLOODSTOCK’S WINTER GATHERING RETURNS FOR 2026!


After an unforgettable debut last year, BLOODSTOCK’S WINTER GATHERING storms back this winter, bringing the spirit of the UK’s premier metal festival indoors once again for a full day of festive heaviness. Returning to take over KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton, on Saturday 5th December 2026, this one-day celebration promises towering riffs, intimate chaos, and all the community magic that BLOODSTOCK is known for.

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GHOST Release Music Video For ‘Umbra’


“In the shadows, pale and cold
In the shadows, lay my soul
In the shadows, death becomes your lover”

It’s your lucky Friday the 13th: GHOST is sending the world a Valentine in the form of the steamy new video for “Umbra,” the track from the band’s international #1 album SKELETÁ that currently has packed arenas full of GHOST fans clamoring for more cowbell.

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LORDS OF ACID ANNOUNCE A NEW ALBUM. A NEW TOUR. A NEW ERA. THE “CHEEKY FREAKY” U.S. TOUR HITS 29 CITIES THIS SPRING ALONG WITH RELEASE OF THE BAND’S FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 8 YEARS


Electronic provocateurs LORDS OF ACID return to the stage on April 25 with their headline U.S. run, the Cheeky Freaky Tour. The tour marks a bold new chapter for the iconic act—one that honors their legacy while delivering a fully realized,

uncompromising live experience rooted in the band’s unmistakable aesthetic and provocative spirit.

Spanning 29 cities across the United States, the Cheeky Freaky Tour is a high-voltage, multi-artist spectacle featuring both headline club dates and major festival appearances,

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