Today, Finnish folk metal superstars KORPIKLAANI, the cultural ambassadors for Finland, are celebrating the release of their new studio album, Rankarumpu. This marks the 12th full-length entry in their impressive discography. Alongside, a video for the album’s title track has been unveiled today and can be watched below! Meanwhile, KORPIKLAANI are getting ready to embark on an extensive North American tour which will kick off next week. Scroll to the bottom for all dates!
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AFTER A 40-YEAR ABSENCE DAN LILKER TO JOIN ANTHRAX FOR UPCOMING U.S. & SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Today, Anthrax announces that, due to personal reasons, bassist Frank Bello will not be able to accompany the band on its upcoming South American tour, set to kick off April 13 at MXMF the Metal Fest. Filling in on those dates, as well as two U.S. festival shows in May, will be Anthrax founding member and original bassist Dan Lilker, marking his first appearance with the band in 40 years. Lilker, who co-wrote and played on Anthrax’s debut album Fistful of Metal, was also a member of Stormtroopers of Death with Charlie Benante and Scott Ian.
Continue reading AFTER A 40-YEAR ABSENCE DAN LILKER TO JOIN ANTHRAX FOR UPCOMING U.S. & SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR DATESABORTED open the ‘Vault Of Horrors’ + release music video for ‘Condemned To Rot (featuring Francesco Paoli)’
One day before the kickoff of their European tour, ABORTED open the Vault of Horrors as the new album of death metal’s finest finally sees the light of the day.
Ten ferocious, gut-wrenching extreme metal slashers await you in this cabinet of horror movie classics. ABORTED invited the crème de la crème of the heavy music scene to the party, and on each track of the album you will find a different guest vocalist – diving down into the dark abyss of horror movie culture.
So sit back, grab a snack, and crawl down into the Vault of Horrors. Order your copy now:
https://aborted.bfan.link/vault-of-horrors
KORPIKLAANI release new single/video ‘Oraakkelit’
Today, Finnish folk metal superstars KORPIKLAANI are happy to unveil their newest single and music video ‘Oraakkelit‘. It’s the third single from their upcoming new studio album, Rankarumpu, which is due to be released on April 5th, 2024.
KORPIKLAANI‘s twelfth studio album is once again full of tasty folk metal and its different flavors, but it also offers new spices. One of the most wonderful features of Rankarumpu is related to the folk instruments. Although KORPIKLAANI has done one or maybe even a couple of unforgettable things in the realm of folk metal, this time new permanent member Olli Vänskä‘s violin and Sami Perttula‘s accordion may surprise even die-hard fans.
Continue reading KORPIKLAANI release new single/video ‘Oraakkelit’MARKO HIETALA & TARJA TURUNEN release video for duet single ‘Left On Mars’
Experience the celestial harmonies of two iconic voices as Marko Hietala and Tarja Turunen unite in a mesmerizing duet like never before!
Embark on a journey through space and time with ‘Left On Mars‘, a captivating single and accompanying video that transcends boundaries of genre and imagination. Inspired by a tale of love and longing, this ethereal ballad combines Marko’s emotive lyrics and powerful riffs with Tarja’s hauntingly beautiful vocals, creating a symphony that resonates deep within the soul.
NIGHTWISH re-sign with NUCLEAR BLAST
It’s safe to say that this collaboration is one of the most magical and enchanting in modern metal history – 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the partnership between Finland’s symphonic metal legends and NUCLEAR BLAST. Today, the international metal label is proud to announce that NIGHTWISH said “I Do” again and renewed their contract with a worldwide multi-album deal.
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