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Dark Folk/Blackgaze Act SULDUSK Celebrates “Anthesis” Album Release with Music Video for New Single “Mythical Creatures”


This Friday, March 1, Melbourne-based dark folk/blackgaze project SULDUSK will celebrate the release of their much-awaited, sophomore studio album, Anthesis, due out via Napalm Records!

“Magical, emotive, and utterly dreamlike in execution – be they dreams or nightmares – SULDUSKenrapture the listener to follow them down the musical well with Anthesis. It’s the type of album that you can close your eyes, turn up the volume, and completely immerse yourself in,” writes Dead RhetoricDark Art Conspiracysays “‘Anthesis’ feels like an incredible fight between light and darkness; when the hazy bleakness starts to consume, the light and beauty shine through and always prevail, making for a captivating and cathartic experience which perfectly captures the ethos of the album’s title, with Anthesis meaning to bloom.” Metal Temple rates Anthesis as a 10/10 Masterpiece, and New Noise Magazine suggests “Imagine blackgaze filtered through an eerie folk aesthetic—or Chelsea Wolfe collaborating with Deafheaven—and you’re most of the way toward the sheer beauty expressed throughout this record.”

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Karnivool Announce UK/European Festival And Headline Dates June 2024


Karnivool are pleased to announce a return to the UK and Europe in June 2024 as part of their TRI CONTINENTAL DRIFT TOUR. 

KARNIVOOL’s last Europe tour (January and Februarys SOLD OUT rescheduled The Regeneration Tour) was the band’s first time in Europe since 2015, when they were supporting the release of the band’s last studio album “Asymmetry” (2013). To have the band back in the UK a Europe so soon is wonderful news for all those ‘Vool fans out there…

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IMMINENCE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘THE BLACK’ + SHARES ‘CONTINUUM’ VIDEO


Hailing from the south coast of Sweden, the trailblazing alternative metalcore ensemble Imminence have boldly carved their niche in the heavy music realm in recent years. Defying all expectations, the quintet has meticulously crafted a sonic tapestry that transcends the boundaries of the genre. Their brave fusion of classical string arrangements interwoven with the raw power of ferocious Scandinavian metal creates a captivating auditory experience. In both sound and visuals, Imminence emerge as a beacon of innovation and excitement, establishing themselves not just as a band, but as pioneers charting new territories in the ever-evolving musical landscape.

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APOCALYPTICA announce METALLICA Tribute Tour and share ‘Four Horsemen’


APOCALYPTICA are thrilled to announce a stunning follow-up to their legendary debut record. Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 will continue the journey that began in 1996 when cellists from Helsinki’s world-renowned Sibelius Academy played symphonic tribute to the biggest of the big four–heavy metal titans Metallica. For their ninth record the classically-minded dynamos are returning to their roots to bring a legendary story full circle.

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COPENHELL COMPLETES THIS YEAR’S MUSIC LINE-UP


In a Danish music context, COPENHELL presents a completely unique and historical concert this year when the legends from SORT SOL visit the festival on Saturday evening. Sparks will fly in the summer night when Danish punk rock’s grand old men go on stage with a more than 40 year long and versatile career behind them. 
 
SORT SOL has been an important pillar of the Danish rock scene ever since the early days in the punk band Sods in the late ’70s, up through the ’80s towards their great mainstream breakthrough with the hit album ‘Glamourpuss’ in 1992 – and further on towards 2001’s ‘Snakecharmer’ and the following long hiatus before the band returned to form with their most recent album, ‘Stor langsom stjerne’ in 2017. 
 

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE & TRIVIUM REVEAL DETAILS OF THE POISONED ASCENDANCY TOUR 2025


Following much speculation online, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM have revealed details of a huge, joint arena tour at a press conference which was streamed live from London’s Sanctum Hotel. The Poisoned Ascendancy UK Tour 2025 will see both bands celebrating the 20th anniversary of these respective iconic albums, playing them in full.

“I honestly can’t believe it’s been 20 years since the release of The Poison, and what an incredible 20 years it’s been”, says BFMV frontman Matt Tuck. “I feel so proud of what we’ve achieved as a band in the last two decades and it all started with that debut album. The Poison is such an important part of our lives musically and personally and we know the massive impact it had on the metal world on a global level. This tour will be made even more special as our brothers in Trivium are also joining us on the road to celebrate and play in its entirety their stunning album Ascendancy.”

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