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LUCIFER release video for new single ‘Maculate Heart’


Heavy rock megalith LUCIFER are kicking off the new year in style with a brand-new single called ‘Maculate Heart‘, which is yet another preview to be released before their magnificent new album, Lucifer V, drops on January 26th, 2024.

Consisting of nine unholy hymns, LUCIFER‘s fifth offering can easily be regarded as their magnum opus and sees the band channeling all their strengths known from previous records into one monumental mass of electrifying heavy rock and roll. Infectious and hook-heavy stunner ‘Maculate Heart‘ might be the most accessible song LUCIFER have ever recorded and it’s being released today as a slightly trimmed radio edit for your listening pleasure. Bring it on!

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ENSLAVED release ‘Sequence – Live’ single/video taken from ‘The Otherworldly Big Band Experience’


Today is the Winter Solstice, a significant day in the Pagan calendar marking the symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun. In the Northern Hemisphere it is the single day of the year with the longest period of night, with the days after becoming increasingly lighter.

In celebration of this special day, left-field metal luminaries Enslaved are proud to reveal their single and video for ‘Sequence – Live‘. The track, which originally comes from their 2020 record Utgard, sees a live recording detailing a new interpretation of the song, with nuanced accompaniment by fellow psychedelic Norwegian prog band Shaman Elephant. This extraordinary performance took place during the 2021 Winter Solstice, via the stunning streaming event ‘The Otherworldly Big Band Experience‘.

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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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SEPULTURA announce 40 years farewell European tour ‘Celebrating Life Through Death’


Sepultura have today issued the following statement…

Sepultura has reached the end of the road and has chosen to depart via a conscious and planned death.
 
Throughout the next 18 months we will celebrate 40 years of existence together along with our loyal fans on a farewell tour across the entire globe.
 
It will be a celebration of the past and the present for one final time.
 

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New Band CROWNSHIFT featuring members of NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM and WINTERSUN signs to Nuclear Blast


NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS are happy to announce the signing of new Finnish top-class metal band CROWNSHIFT, who have also recently joined the roster of Till Dawn They Count Ltd management (NightwishBeast In BlackSonata Arctica). Born as the long-time idea of four friends, CROWNSHIFT are a new high standing metal act from Finland. The members, who come from the ranks of Finland’s finest exports such as NightwishChildren Of BodomWintersun and Finntroll, are thrilled to start a new journey together and spread their authentic sonic print across the globe.

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