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CROWN THE EMPIRE Release Reimagining of “Johnny’s Revenge”


To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their debut album ‘The Fallout’, genre-bending metallers Crown The Empire have released a 10-year anniversary reimagining of “Johnny’s Revenge” featuring Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Dave Stephens from We Came As Romans, and Craig Owens from D.R.U.G.S.

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P.O.D. Announce Reissue of “When Angels & Serpents Dance” With Three Bonus Tracks


P.O.D. has announced the release of When Angels & Serpents Dance on October 14 through Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group.  The album has been re-mixed and re-mastered with three bonus tracks not on the original master – “Don’t Fake It,” “Ridin’ With You” and “Walk on Water.” You can also watch the official music video for “Addicted”.

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KATATONIA Signs Worldwide Record Deal with Napalm Records


Napalm Records is beyond proud to announce the worldwide signing of legendary Swedish masters of melancholy KATATONIA. The band has inked a worldwide record deal with the leading Austrian rock and metal label.

Piercing through the core in 1991 when KATATONIA was brought to life by the inimitable Jonas Renkse (now vocalist) and renowned guitarist Anders Nyström, the unit has taken a fascinating journey from their heavy atmospheric extreme metal beginnings in the early 90s underground metal scene to their current status as a unique, free-spirited progressive rock amalgamation that stretches beyond the boundaries of standard music. Each stunning work of KATATONIA is tantamount to a cathartic experience – from their seminal debut, the legendary Dance Of December Souls (1993), to their most recent haunting masterpiece, the critically acclaimed City Burials (2020) – the latter marking their most successful release to date (debuting at #6 GER, #5 FI, etc).

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LIVE REVIEW: DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL, DONNINGTON PARK UK – 10TH-12TH JUNE 2022


Download Festival –LIVE REVIEW by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

KISS – Photo credit:
 Matt Eachus

The UK’s biggest rock and metal festival returned to its full glory with its first full-scale event three years after the pandemic following the historic pilot event last year. It was a surreal and joyful feeling to be back at Donnington for festival goers and bands alike and was the sentiment of the weekend. We have all waited so long for live music to return, and it was worth the wait. The variety and calibre of music, the atmosphere and unusually stunning sunny weather made this anticipated return even better.

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CELLAR DARLING announce UK tour dates for October


CELLAR DARLING are pleased to announce a UK tour this autumn. After a 3-year wait, October 2022 will see the return of the Swiss progressive rock trio to our shores, for an impressive week-long run.

CELLAR DARLING stated,
“We are pleased to announce that this October, we are finally returning to the UK! We cannot wait to see you this autumn.
Anna, Ivo & Merlin”

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BLOODSTOCK GOES PINK FOR SYLVIA & REVEALS MORE BANDS


Some of BLOODSTOCK HQ’s favourite festival moments are wandering amongst their metal brethren at Catton Park and seeing someone become a fan of a new band. Elevating the best upcoming heavy metal talent is one of the chief aims of Metal 2 The Masses, and as finals continue, we’ve details of a few more winners you’ll be able to see at BLOODSTOCK this August, alongside the first of the Jagermeister stage bands to be announced!

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