FINNISH ROCK OUTFIT THE RASMUS ANNOUNCE 2025 “WEIRDO TOUR” EUROPEAN DATES


Finnish rockers THE RASMUS formed 30 years ago, led by founding frontman and songwriter Lauri Ylönen, immediately inking a major label deal after the release of their first EP in 1995. The band’s fifth album Dead Letters solidified them as a global force, achieving 8 Gold and 6 Platinumcertifications with over 2 million copies sold worldwide and breaking the record for performance royalties received abroad on a Finnish composition. Its lead single “In The Shadows” received 6x Gold and 2x Platinum certifications, selling over 1 million copies and was nominated for Kerrang! Awards “Best Single” in 2004. The album won in five categories at the 2004 Finnish EMMA Awards, earned the band “Best Nordic Act” honors at 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards and garnered two awards for “Best International Artist” and “Best International Newcomer” at the 2004 MTV Russia Music Awards.

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Arch Enemy Share Video For New Single “Liars & Thieves”


Swedish metal legends Arch Enemy unveiled their latest single “Liars & Thieves“from their upcoming album Blood Dynasty. The album announcement and the start of the pre-order phase coincided with the beginning of their European co-headline tour “Rising from the North” with In Flames on Oct 3 in Glasgow. 

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Less Than A Month To Go Until First Download Festival (DLXXII) 2025 Line Up Announcement


Liquid Death Presents Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, returns for its 22nd edition in 2025 and the very first wave of artists will be announced on Tuesday 12 November 2024. Now is the last chance to buy Early Bird tickets at a cheaper price before they go off sale at midnight on Monday 11 November. DLXXII will take place over three days on 13-15 June 2025 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Book your tickets here:  https://downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets

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Polish Black Metal Icons PATRIARKH, Formerly Batushka, to Release New Album, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ


Polish black metal icons PATRIARKH (formerly Batushka) return with a clear and fresh vision as they unveil their new concept album, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA), out on January 3, 2025. The Napalm Records debut unveils eight new compositions and immerses the listener in the true story of Eliasz Klimowicz, the titular Prophet Ilja, set in the 1930s and 40s. Following the success of their critically acclaimed album, Hospodi (2019), and relentless touring around the globe, the new band looks towards a bright future! Firmly grounded in Eastern Orthodox traditions and music, PATRIARKH blends black and doom metal with haunting, dark religious concepts.

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PARKWAY DRIVE ANNOUNCE 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY UK/EUROPEAN 2025 ARENA TOUR


Australia’s metal giants, Parkway Drive, are hitting the road for an epic 20th Anniversary European Arena Tour in Fall 2025.
 
The tour will take over arenas across the continent, showcasing Parkway Drive’s new and most ambitious stage production to date. Known for their legendary high-energy performances and spectacular production, this tour promises to surpass all expectations, delivering an unforgettable and immersive live experience like never before. Please see below for the full list of dates:

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BLOODSTOCK reveals 13 more bands


Off the back of BLOODSTOCK’s first announcement of 19 bands for 2025, tickets have been flying out the door in record numbers. Adult standard weekend tickets are now sold out! A limited number of day tickets will be available in due course, once more bands have been announced. Missed out on the type of ticket you wanted? Sign up to TixelBLOODSTOCK’s official resale partner and avoid social media ticket scams! 

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