Legendary Swedish Band Refused Officially Call It Quits


From 1991 to 1998, Swedish hardcore punk band Refused revolutionized the genre and inspired legions of hardcore, alt-rock and metal bands to push the boundaries of their artistic expression and political awareness. After reuniting in 2012, today they officially announce the end of their influential run and share plans for a farewell tour that will mark the band’s final performances in the United States. You can see the full list of U.S. tour dates HERE.
 

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NIGHTWISH RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘AN OCEAN OF STRANGE ISLANDS’


Finnish Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH have shared a new song today, ‘An Ocean of Strange Islands’, available for streaming now. The track is the third to be taken from their upcoming studio album Yesterwynde, due 20th September via Nuclear Blast. 

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PATRIARKH, Formerly Batushka, Unveil Brand-New Band Name


Founded in 2018 by mastermind and lead vocalist Bartłomiej “Варфоломей” Krysiuk and propelled by their critically acclaimed album, Hospodi, and relentless touring around the globe, the Polish Orthodox black metal icons formerly known as Batushka have revealed their brand-new band name – PATRIARKH!

Originally founded by Krzysztof Drabikowski in 2015, Batushka released their successful first album, Litourgiya, with vocals handled by Bartłomiej “Варфоломей” Krysiuk. Three years later, the band split up and both parties decided to keep going with the same name, until a legal dispute resulted in Krysiuk recently changing his band’s name.

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TRIBULATION release new single and video for ‘Hungry Waters’


Sweden’s goth metal maestros TRIBULATION recently announced the release of their forthcoming 6th studio album Sub Rosa in Æternum, due 1st November via Century Media Records. Tthe first long player after their award-winning album Where the Gloom Becomes Sound in 2021 they’ve also dropped the music video for new single, ‘Hungry Waters’.

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LINKIN PARK ANNOUNCE NEW SINGER, MUSIC AND TOUR


LINKIN PARKMike ShinodaBrad DelsonPhoenixJoe Hahn, alongside new members Emily Armstrong [of critically acclaimed band Dead Sara] as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain [songwriter/producer for G Flip, Illenium, One OK Rock] as drummer—share their first brand new music in seven years.

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186 UK CINEMAS TAKING PART IN GLOBAL PREMIERE OF SABATON’S ‘THE TOUR TO END ALL TOURS’


Heavy metal legends, SABATON, are excited to announce that over 650 cinemas spanning 25 territories – including 186 in the UK and 5 in Ireland – are taking part in the global premiere of their explosive concert film, Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours.

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