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TESSERACT UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “THE GREY” WITH VISUALIZER ALONGSIDE IMMERSIVE VIDEO GAME “WAR OF BEING”


Following their earth-shattering return with an announcement of a world tour, new single, and epic, 11-minute cinematic video for title track “War Of Being,” TesseracT continue their journey into The Strangeland in the form of new single “The Grey.” 

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DECAPITATED announces ‘Nihility’ UK & Ireland Tour 2023


Death metal paragons Decapitated have been unstoppable since the release of their latest studio album Cancer Culture, and today, the band are pleased to announce a lengthy, 17-date tour across the UK and Ireland set for this winter. Decapitated will be performing their classic, second studio album Nihility in full each night. Accompanying them on the road as special guests will be label mates Obscura, as well as Inferi and The Materia.

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THE VEER UNION Team with JODY BLACK on Alt-Metal Cover of BILLIE EILISH “You Should See Me In A Crown”


New Album, Covers Collection Vol.2, Out September 1, 2023!

Vancouver, BC Canada based, Alternative Rock band THE VEER UNION has joined forces with ROCK SHOP RECORDS label-mate JODY BLACK to cover the dark, 2019 BILLIE EILISH hit single, “You Should See Me in a Crown”! With the single produced by the band’s lead vocalist, CRISPIN EARL, and video directed by JULIEN BOUFFARD, the alt-pop hit has been reconstructed with explosive vocals while building on the emotional horror of the original with monster guitar riffs and grinding, gut wrenching bass. “You Should See Me in a Crown” is the newest single off of the band’s forthcoming album, Covers Collection Vol.2, which is set to release September 1, 2023 via ROCK SHOP RECORDS!

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BLOODSTOCK ANNOUNCES 14 BANDS FOR 2024!


With BLOODSTOCK 2023 well under way, the festival is thrilled to already be looking forward to next year and announcing 14 bands for the 2024 event. BLOODSTOCK 2024 is set to take place on 8th-11th August 2024 at Catton Park, Derbyshire. 

AMON AMARTH are set to headline Sunday night’s Ronnie James Dio main stage in a 2024 UK exclusive show. AMON AMARTH’s chief marauder Johann Hegg proclaims, “England! We are excited to be returning to the Bloodstock hallowed grounds to do battle with you and the Saxon hordes! We look forward to fighting and feasting with you! See you soon.” Check out a message from the band here. 

ARCHITECTS will headline Saturday’s main stage in a 2024 UK exclusive show. 

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Dead Icarus, Feat. ex-Atreyu Singer Alex Varkatzas, Signs to MNRK HEAVY + Drops “Sellout” Video


Dead Icarus, the new project of former Atreyu lead vocalist and Gold-selling artist Alex Varkatzas, has officially signed a worldwide deal with MNRK Heavy. 

To herald this exciting news, Dead Icarus have shared the video for the new single “Sellout.” Watch it here.

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URNE releases new album and focus track ‘A Stumble Of Words’


Today, London metal trio URNE have released their new album A Feast On Sorrow via Candlelight Records. This deeply personal studio album is a stark rumination on the grim inevitabilities of disease, dementia and deterioration in old age. In celebration of the release, URNE have also shared the album’s focus track and visualiser for ‘A Stumble Of Words’.

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