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GRASPOP METAL MEETING 2025: SUN, SWEAT AND SOARING GUITARS

June 23, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Graspop Metal Meeting was buzzing with activity because the festival grounds in Dessel was once again filled to capacity. Every day, 55,000 metalheads convened to enjoy the sunshine and a generous selection of the best that the metal spectrum has to offer. The reunion with household names such as Judas Priest, Powerwolf, Behemoth and Korn was a joyful one but at the same time Graspop honoured its tradition of showcasing fresh talent. Rise of the Northstar, Falling in Reverse, House of Protection and Yellowcard were just a few of the bands to chalk up their first Graspop Metal Meeting appearance this year.

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NINE INCH NAILS KICK OFF GLOBAL ‘PEEL IT BACK TOUR 2025’ WITH ELECTRIFYING SHOWS ACROSS IRELAND AND THE UK

June 19, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

This past week, Nine Inch Nails launched their highly anticipated Peel It Back Tour 2025 with the first three shows of the 41-date global run taking place in Dublin, Manchester, and London. The tour introduces one of the band’s most ambitious productions to date: a four-act experience rooted in classic NIN style but reimagined through cutting-edge design.

Since the beginning of their career, Nine Inch Nails have been known for their incredible live show and inspired visuals. For this tour, Reznor worked alongside creative director Todd Tourso and MTLA.studio. Joining them is long time NIN lighting designer, Paul “Arlo” Guthrie.. The show features raw, handheld cinematography and immersive visuals projected onto translucent fabric—foregoing traditional LED panels and video screens in favor of a 3D, multi-layered environment unlike anything fans have seen before.

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Metal Pirates ALESTORM Batten Down the Hatches for New Single “The Storm” + Official Video

June 18, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Scottish pirate metal party-crashers ALESTORM deliver their third single, “The Storm”, taken from their upcoming album, The Thunderfist Chronicles, out this Friday via Napalm Records! Summoning a tidal wave of crushing riffs and epic melodies, “The Storm” channels the full fury of the high seas – complete with ALESTORM’s trademark swashbuckling energy, rowdy gang vocals, and an unforgettable chorus proclaiming “I AM THE STORM”. The track arrives with an official lyric video, offering a glimpse into the chaos and glory of ALESTORM’s most adventurous chapter yet.

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PREVIEW: BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL UK 7-10TH AUGUST 2025

June 18, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

UK’s heaviest metal festival, Bloodstock, returns 7-10th August 2025 at Catton Park, Derbyshire. As always, the line-up is packed and will appease all metalheads with its variety and mix of huge and upcoming bands. With headliners Trivium, Machine Head, and Gojira, the festival is nearly sold out, with Saturday and Sunday completely sold out, and Friday tickets are low. The 2025 edition is going to be a big one! Here are just some of the bands we are excited to see and recommend that you check out over the UK’s heaviest weekend!

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Killswitch Engage Drop “Aftermath” Video

June 17, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Killswitch Engage — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — released their latest album THIS CONSEQUENCE on February 21, via Metal Blade. Get it here. The album arrived alongside a hugely successful Winter/Spring 2025 tour, yielded a Top 10 single with “I Believe,” and landed the band on the covers of Revolver and Outburn.

The album was another reminder of why KsE, who have earned several gold and platinum certifications alongside three Grammy nominations, remain one of the most enduring bands of the modern metal scene.

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BIOHAZARD return with first new single in over ten years ‘Forsaken’

June 17, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

BIOHAZARD, renowned for their aggressive style and socially conscious lyrics, has been a seminal force in the hardcore and metal scenes since their formation in the late 1980s. Their unique blend of hardcore punk, heavy metal, and hip-hop elements has garnered them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim. BIOHAZARD‘s signing with BLKIIBLK marks a new chapter in their illustrious career, promising exciting new music and projects.

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