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.
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…
“If we define fun as the unknowing acceleration of time, then Rammstein’s particular brand of self-obliteration, in which time collapses entirely, is a guaranteed good time”– THE NEW YORKER “The commitment to excessive pyromania was epic stagecraft on a Wagnerian scale, several notches up from most arena rock. More important was that the six-piece band… wasn’t dependent on those fireworks but could have easily punished and soothed the senses to nearly the same effect with music alone”– THE LOS ANGELES TIMES “One of heavy music’s biggest and most dynamic live acts”– CONSEQUENCE
2022 marked the North American debut of the most extreme spectacle in live music, when RAMMSTEIN brought its full-scale stadium production to the continent for the first and only time. Seven 747s and nearly 210 crew members brought rock ’n’ roll’s most ambitious pyro-theatrical experience overseas to blaze a flaming trail through 12 open-air dates that began on August 21st in Montreal and went on to set seven U.S. stadiums ablaze before the tour concluded with a massive three-night stand at Mexico City’s 65,000-capacity Foro Sol stadium on October 1, 2 and 4, 2022.
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES released their latest studio album The Ghost of a Future Dead worldwide this past April via Century Media Records and the album marked a special tribute to frontman Tomas Lindberg, who tragically passed away in September 2025.
As part of the release campaign for The Ghost of a Future Dead, longtime AT THE GATES collaborator Costin Chioreanu (Twilight 13 Media) prepared a massive conceptual visual storyline which enhances the entire album’s music and lyrics. Having previously already released the animated paintings in videos for the songs ‘The Dissonant Void’ and ‘In Dark Distortion’, the rest of the videos for the other album songs as well as the “full album video” can now be experienced here.
BLOODSTOCKers! The big 25th Anniversary celebrations are here, and there’s no shortage of ways to get involved – whether you’re pedaling, gaming, or just feeling lucky. You can even join in if you’re not at BLOODSTOCK!
Heavy Metal Truants: The “Ed To Ed” Challenge
While the HMT crew makes their epic ride to Catton Park starting today (follow them here), you can get in on the action without breaking a sweat on the road. If you’re at BLOODSTOCK, head to the HMT tent in the main arena and hop on a static bike to see how fast you can generate enough real electricity to boil water – kids are racing to 5ml, adults to 10ml (a hand crank is available for differently-abled participants).
Following one of the most celebrated years in the band’s legendary career, GRAMMY® Award-winning thrash metal pioneers Megadeth have announced Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations, a European chapter of their multi-year global farewell headline tour. Kicking off March 9, 2027 in Belfast, the 24-date arena run will bring Megadeth to fans across the United Kingdom and mainland Europe before concluding April 13 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Sometimes the biggest battles are the ones you never see coming. One moment everything feels normal. The next, your world is turned upside down. Without Warning is about the chaos, betrayal and the fight to survive what comes next.
Watch the official music video from THREE LEFT and experience the story for yourself. If you love hard hitting modern rock, subscribe and join us for what comes next.
Modern rock band THREE LEFT confronts chaos, betrayal, and survival with their powerful new release.
Life can change in an instant.
One moment everything feels normal. The next, everything you thought you knew has been shattered. That emotional whiplash serves as the driving force behind “Without Warning,” the latest single and music video from hard-hitting modern rock outfit THREE LEFT.
Packed with soaring melodies, crushing guitars, and emotionally charged performances, “Without Warning” explores the devastating reality that sometimes the biggest battles are the ones nobody sees coming. It’s a song about navigating the wreckage left behind by betrayal, enduring chaos, and finding the strength to survive when life takes an unexpected turn.
“Without Warning” doesn’t pull punches. Instead, THREE LEFT channels pain and uncertainty into an anthemic release that is as cathartic as it is explosive.
Built on heavy riffs, soaring hooks, and unapologetic energy, Three Left is a modern hard rock band delivering the kind of music that feels equally at home on active rock radio and a festival main stage. Hailing from Wisconsin, the band has carved out a sound that blends driving guitars, melodic vocals, and arena-sized choruses with the intensity and authenticity that today’s rock fans demand.
At a time when rock music continues to evolve, THREE LEFT stands firmly in the lane of modern active rock, combining aggressive musicianship with memorable songwriting. Their music explores the unpredictability of life, fractured relationships, personal struggles, and the moments that change everything—wrapped in a sound designed to hit hard while staying accessible to a broad rock audience.
The band’s latest single, “Without Warning,” marks a major step forward. Released with a cinematic music video, the track captures the chaos of unexpected life-changing moments through explosive instrumentation and a massive singalong chorus. The song showcases what has become the band’s calling card: heavy without sacrificing melody and emotional without losing intensity.
THREE LEFT has built its following through relentless promotion, independent hustle, and a growing reputation for energetic live performances. Whether playing intimate clubs or larger regional stages, the band brings a high-impact show built around audience engagement and the belief that every performance should leave a lasting impression.
As independent artists, THREE LEFT continues to expand its reach through strategic releases, professional production, and an unwavering commitment to connecting with fans. With “Without Warning” introducing the next chapter of the band’s evolution, THREE LEFT is positioned to make an impact across active rock radio, streaming platforms, and the festival circuit.
For fans of modern hard rock that values both power and melody, THREE LEFT delivers songs that hit with purpose and performances that demand attention.
There comes a moment when pretending everything is okay is no longer an option.
For LOVELESS & COMPANY, that moment arrives with the release of their emotionally gripping new single, “I’m Done.” Blending soaring melodies, raw rock energy, and deeply personal lyricism, the band delivers a song that speaks to anyone who has ever carried invisible burdens while trying to convince the world they were fine.
“I’m Done” isn’t about giving up.It’s about reaching a breaking point where honesty becomes the only path forward.
Fueled by dynamic instrumentation and a vocal performance that balances vulnerability with unwavering conviction, the track captures the emotional weight of burnout, isolation, and the relentless pressure to keep moving forward when life refuses to let up.
Lead vocalist and guitarist Aaron Loveless explains the heart behind the song:
“I’m Done” is about carrying the world on your shoulders for so long that it stops feeling temporary and starts feeling permanent. Life gets heavy, and you keep pushing through it anyway, because you don’t have the luxury of quitting. No matter where you go, there you are just you and the truth and in that moment the mask falls. You’ve reached the end of the rope. You don’t negotiate with it. It’s been trapped under your ribs until it finally rips out of your chest, screaming, ‘I’m Done.'”
That emotional honesty is exactly what makes “I’m Done” resonate so deeply. Rather than relying on clichés or manufactured angst, LOVELESS & COMPANY confront the realities of emotional fatigue with sincerity, crafting a song that feels deeply personal while remaining universally relatable.
Musically, the band strikes a compelling balance between heavy, emotionally charged rock and memorable melodic hooks. Driving guitars, thunderous rhythms, and cinematic dynamics create a soundscape that mirrors the song’s emotional arc building tension before erupting into an unforgettable chorus that refuses to let go.
The result is a track that doesn’t simply ask listeners to hear it, it invites them to feel every word. In an era where many people quietly battle anxiety, burnout, depression, and the overwhelming demands of everyday life, “I’m Done” serves as both a cathartic release and a reminder that vulnerability is not weakness. Sometimes the strongest thing a person can do is admit they’ve reached their limit.
With “I’m Done,”LOVELESS & COMPANY continue establishing themselves as a band unafraid to tackle difficult emotions through authentic songwriting and powerful musicianship. Their ability to transform deeply personal experiences into anthems of resilience positions them as one of the most emotionally compelling voices in modern rock.
ABOUT LOVELESS & COMPANY:
Loveless & Company is an Arizona based outlaw rock band known for blending southern rock, country western swagger, and raw rock and roll energy. Characterized by fierce live theatrics and gritty anthems, the group is led by frontman and guitarist Aaron Loveless alongside drummer and producer Mikey Loveless, guitarist Billy Loveless & bassist Wayne Loveless.
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