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DORO releases single/video ‘True Metal Maniacs’ + announces digital EP ‘Conqueress – Extended’


It has been an exciting year for DORO. The metal queen has been celebrating her anniversary of 40-years in music with two big and unforgettable shows, as a headliner at Wacken Open Air and in the sold out Mitsubishi Electric Halle in her former hometown of Düsseldorf. Plus her new album Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud is out now. 

Today, DORO wants to thank all her fans with the digital release of ´True Metal Maniacs’, an exceptional song that talks about the deep connection with her fans. It comes accompanied by a very special video with live footage from Wacken Open AirMonsters Of Rock festival in Brazil and her anniversary show in Düsseldorf.

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KORPIKLAANI announce new album ‘Rankarumpu’ + extensive 2024 touring including the UK


Finnish folk metal superstars KORPIKLAANI have announced the name and release date of their upcoming new studio album, Rankarumpu, which is due to be released on April 5th, 2024. In addition, KORPIKLAANI have revealed their massive touring plans for 2024, starting with an extensive UK tour with Alestorm and Heidevolk in February and March, two album release shows in Mexico on April 5th and 6th, followed by a North American tour with Visions Of Atlantis and Illumishade (feat. members of Eluveitie) in April and May, a good number of big European Summer festivals and a European tour towards the end of the year. Scroll down for all of the confirmed dates.

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APOCALYPTICA release video for new single featuring Amaranthe’s Elize Ryd


Internationally acclaimed Finnish symphonic metallers APOCALYPTICA have released their new single and music video for ‘What We’re Up Against’, which features guest vocals from AMARANTHE‘s Elize Ryd.

The collaboration between these Nordic titans not only results in a dynamic musical fusion, but also boasts a visually mesmerising music video featuring both APOCALYPTICA and Elize. Eicca Toppinen of APOCALYPTICA expresses his excitement about the collaboration, stating:“We wanted to make a song with Elize since we toured together in the beginning of 2020. This song felt perfect for this collaboration, and Elize is giving an amazing performance! The song is about being true to your values and the importance of being aware of formulating opinions and taking action in today’s world.”

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ROGUE ROYAL Unleashes Powerful New Single and Music Video, “Now Or Never”


Renowned heavy alternative rock sensation ROGUE ROYAL is set to captivate audiences once again with their latest release, a high-energy single and accompanying music video titled “Now or Never.” The band, known for their electrifying performances and genre-defying sound, has raised the bar yet again with this adrenaline-fueled anthem that pushes the boundaries of alternative rock.

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ZZ TOP ANNOUNCE FIRST EUROPEAN TOUR IN FIVE YEARS


For the first time since 2019, ZZ Top is set to play a slate of tour dates in Europe and the UK.  The trio, famously known as “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” have concert and festival dates in nine countries starting June 28th at the Dalhall Festival in Rattvik, Sweden.  Over the course of the three weeks that follow, the band will make tour stops in Norway, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, France, UK, and Switzerland.  They’ll be playing a total of five dates in Germany with a stop at London’s OVO Arena Wembly as well as Le Zenith at Parc La Villette in Paris.  Tickets will go on sale on December 15, 2023, at 10 AM.
 

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2024 UK/EUROPEAN TOUR


Multi-platinum hard rock band FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH just concluded their 2023 run of U.S. stadium shows alongside Metallica and is excited to announce the band’s return in 2024. Five Finger Death Punch will embark on a full UK/European tour of headline dates including a show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley, as well as, major festivals next summer bringing their latest album “Afterlife” and all the band’s classic hits to the most iconic stages across 20 European countries between May and July 2024. The tour also coincides with the European portion of Metallica’s M72 Tour on which 5FDP continue to tour stadiums around the world as Special Guest. Tickets for all headline dates go on general sale Friday 15th December at 9am via LiveNation.co.uk

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