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Public Sales Date Announced for 70000TONS OF METAL 2024

June 21, 2023 carinadarkart Leave a comment

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

June 19, 2023 carinadarkart Leave a comment

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

June 17, 2023 carinadarkart Leave a comment

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 Park, becoming its most successful year ever. The 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

June 16, 2023 carinadarkart Leave a comment

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 FEUERSCHWANZ, KREATOR 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

June 15, 2023 carinadarkart Leave a comment

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

June 15, 2023 carinadarkart Leave a comment

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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