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SOILWORK release digital single ‘Kvicksilver’


It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And whereas many of us are dusting off old pictures and sentimental objects, and reminiscing, Swedish melodic death metal virtuosos SOILWORK have dug up a different kind of trip down memory lane.
Today, the band digitally releases ‘Kvicksilver’, a Swedish version of ‘Mercury Shadow’ – once released in 2002 on SOILWORK‘s fourth album Natural Born Chaos.

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SYLOSIS release live video for ‘Pariahs’


Acclaimed metal quartet SYLOSIS have released a live video ‘Pariahs’, from their latest album, A Sign Of Things To Come. The video was filmed at the band’s recent show in London supporting labelmates MALEVOLENCE.

Josh Middleton comments: “The London show was an amazing night for us. We’ve been waiting so long to play these new songs live and they’ve been going down so well- we’re performing the best we ever have! Pariahs is a live favourite for all of us.”

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EQUILIBRIUM release new single ‘Cerulean Skies’


One of the most exciting years for the German modern metal institution is coming to an end – though Equilibrium are far from taking it slow. Ahead of their upcoming European tour with Die Apokalyptischen Reiter at the end of December, the band releases their new single ‘Cerulean Skies’ that is available on all streaming platforms now.

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THE HALO EFFECT release video for brand new single ‘The Defiant One’


THE HALO EFFECT’s debut album Days Of The Lost hit the charts all over Europe – #1 in Sweden, #3 in UK, #6 in Germany, Austria and Finland, and #8 in Switzerland.
An extensive European tour with MACHINE HEAD and AMON AMARTH followed, as well as numerous festivals and headline shows.
While fans are eagerly waiting for the follow up to their mind blowing debut album Days Of The Lost, the band offer up a video for a track that has already become a staple in their live setlist for quite some time, ´The Defiant One´.

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IN FLAMES + ARCH ENEMY announce UK/EU ‘Rising From The North’ co-headline tour in 2024 with SOILWORK


Brace yourselves, metalheads! In a seismic announcement that has sent shockwaves through the metal community, three of Sweden’s most iconic metal bands, In FlamesArch Enemy and Soilwork are teaming up for a UK and EU tour titled the ‘Rising From The North‘ 2024 tour. The line-up promises an unforgettable night of Swedish metal mayhem.

Anders Fridén from In Flames stated: 
“Couldn’t be more excited to announce this tour. It’s been a long time coming and we are finally back together again on stage with our friends in ARCH ENEMY and SOILWORK. We plan to bring you an unforgettable night of melody and mayhem! This is some of Sweden’s finest – a tour you simply should not miss!!!”

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AMARANTHE release new single/video ‘Outer Dimensions’ from upcoming album ‘The Catalyst’


Today, Swedish metal virtuosos AMARANTHE break through the grey November clouds, ready to cure your seasonal blues with their new uplifting track Outer Dimensions‘! Once again, high energy vibes paired with a catchy chorus and garnished with some heavy riffs and impressive growls, this song is determined to live up to its name and take the listener to higher spaces.

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