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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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Napalm Records and Napalm Events Join Area 53 Festival – Full Line-Up Released


The AREA 53 Festival is entering its next round, set to become a heavy metal pilgrimage site from 13 – 15 July 2023. Napalm Records and Napalm Events are proud to co-host the festival in Leoben, Styria, not far from Napalm Records’ home in Eisenerz. Over 25 top-class acts, including renowned headliners such as FEUERSCHWANZKREATOR and HAMMERFALL, as well as symphonic metal pirates VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, Dutch thrash metal legends LEGION OF THE DAMNED, epic power metallers ANGUS McSIX, Italian heavy metal dwarves WIND ROSE and Brazilian death metal machine CRYPTA will be present at this year’s edition.

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BLOODSTOCK ANNOUNCES FULL JAGERMEISTER STAGE LINE-UP


With just 8 weeks to go before the metal brethren thunder through the gates of Catton Park, BLOODSTOCK is excited to reveal some of the hotly tipped talent who’ll be ripping up the Jagermeister stage this year.  So on festival weekend, why not grab a cold one and investigate some fresh talent that could become your new favourite band. 

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Capulet Entertainment Presents: CAPULET FEST 2023 With Memphis May Fire, Norma Jean & more


Capulet Fest – Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Thompson, Connecticut: Are you ready for an unforgettable experience? We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Capulet Fest is going to be bigger, better, and more extraordinary than ever before! Over the course of two days, we’ll be treating you to an electrifying lineup of over 30 bands across two stages. Get ready to kick off the Independence Day festivities in style with Capulet Fest – the ultimate pre-Fourth of July celebration! This mega event has something for everyone, from amazing food and drinks to exciting entertainment and activities.

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BETTER NOISE FLIES TO NANTES TO CONQUER HELLFEST 2023



Better Noise Music CEO Dan Waite (pictured front left) encountered a plane full of metal heads on the way to HellFest to see: Motley Crue, Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria, Hyro The Hero, Crossbone Skully and Mongolian throat singing folk metal band The Hu.

Hellfest takes place from tomorrow 15th June to the 18th June. Check out the amazing line-up below:

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