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Nummirock increased its number of visitors + The successful Midsummer festival has been celebrated in a festive atmosphere


he metal folk celebrated Midsummer in great atmosphere at Nummirock. The festival, which ends with Behemoth’s concert tonight, gathered a total of more than 18,000 visitors to Nummijärvi in ​​Kauhajoki, about a couple of thousand more than the previous year. The event has been celebrated in a joyfully boisterous atmosphere, there have been no serious disturbances, and the spirit of Nummirock has been present both in the event area and in the legendary camp, where the first midsummer celebrants settled down as usual to feel the atmosphere more than a week before the actual Nummirock began.

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Wacken Open Air Reveal Welcome To The Jungle Stage Details


Wacken Open Air have revealed almost the entire program of the Welcome To The Jungle Stage as well as presented some newcomers to the band sector!

The newest addition on Friday at the Louder Stage are the Donots!

Whether it’s an acoustic set, comedy, late-night show or poetry slam – a very different kind of program awaits you on the Welcome To The Jungle Stage from Monday on!
 

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Nummirock starts today – The heaviest celebration of Midsummer, only few premium tickets left


Nummijärvi’s legendary Nummirock starts today. The gates of the event area will open at 8 p.m., and there will be a special four-day midsummer for heavy music lovers – after all, there will also be a large number of concerts that can only be seen at Nummirock this summer. On Friday, the winner of this year’s Wacken Metal Battle band competition will also be announced, who will be able to perform at the sold-out Wacken Open Air in Germany. You can also watch the race live on Nummirock’s YouTube and Facebook starting at 3:30 p.m.

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Public Sales Date Announced for 70000TONS OF METAL 2024


Hot tubs, warm Caribbean breeze, and Heavy Metal.

The organizers of 70000TONS OF METAL have announced the public sales date for the twelfth edition of The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise.Public Sales will start Tuesday, June 27th 2023 at 12PM EDT for the upcoming voyage that will  sail on January 29th to February 2nd, 2024 from Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and back.Every attendee receives unrestricted festival access to 120+ shows and special onboard events: meet & greets with every band, unique and intimate masterclasses with select musicians, exclusive live album premieres, listening sessions and more. Guests will also have the chance to explore Puerto Plata with their favorite bands on a selection of “Artist Escorted Shore Excursions”, where fans have the opportunity to join band members on expeditions like snorkeling, kayaking, boat tours and more.

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Landmark sold-out edition of Graspop Metal Meeting 2023


Another successful edition with 220,000 fans and over 150 acts

Hollywood Vampires, Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard on the main stages, Kreator in the Marquee, Billy Talent on the Jupiler Stage and Monster Magnet in the Metal Dome to name but a few – the organisation can look back on yet another memorable and sold-out edition.

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LIVE REVIEW: DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL, DONNINGTON PARK UK – Thursday 8th JUNE 2023


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

Download Festival’s 20th anniversary saw a record-breaking 100,000 attendees to the hallowed grounds of Donington Parkbecoming its most successful year everThe fastest-selling Download in its 20-year history, 2023’s edition showcased world-class rock and metal across four days and six stages. The sold-out festival spanned four days for the first time ever, with two headline sets from Metallica, and a set each from Bring Me The Horizon and Slipknot.

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