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CROWNSHIFT release video for new single ‘A World Beyond Reach’ + announce debut album for May 10th


One of Finland’s hottest new exports, high-profile modern metal band CROWNSHIFT, are happy to finally announce the release date and details of their eagerly awaited self-titled debut album, which is due out on May 10th 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records. The pre-order has launched today.

Earlier this year CROWNSHIFT released their first single and music video, ‘If You Dare‘, that was received with great acclaim by fans and media alike. To whet your appetite even more, today marks the release of yet another infectious single accompanied by a stylish and energetic music video, ‘A World Beyond Reach‘. 

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CROWNSHIFT release debut single and video ‘If You Dare’


One of Finland’s hottest new exports, top-class modern metal band CROWNSHIFT, are pleased to finally unleash their debut single and music video.

Having just signed with NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS, ‘If You Dare‘ is the first glimpse at CROWNSHIFT‘s upcoming debut album, which is set to be released in the first half of 2024.

Irresistible banger ‘If You Dare‘ pairs the razor-sharp riffing and vicious breakdowns of contemporary metal with the gorgeous and otherworldly harmonics of Finnish melodic death metal. It’s the perfect song for CROWNSHIFT to mark their territory as a new household name, to be mentioned alongside the beloved genre greats from their home country.

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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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CHILDREN OF BODOM announce final album of their career


Finnish melodic death metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM will release the closing album of their career, A Chapter Called… Children of Bodom (Final Show in Helsinki Ice Hall 2019), on 15th December via Spinefarm.

“It’s great to have that final show transformed into a live album. For those who attended, it’s a time travel back to that moment. And for those who didn’t, it’s an opportunity to experience how the chapter called CHILDREN OF BODOM was closed.” — Daniel Freyberg

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New BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT EP, “Paint the Sky with Blood”, is OUT NOW


Today was meant to celebrate a vigorous manifestation of a brand new metal era and now pays tribute to an incomparable guitarist, artist and visionary of his time. Today, BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT releases their highly-anticipated three-track EP, Paint the Sky with Blood, via Napalm Records.
 
The EP that was recorded back in Finland, was intended to be followed by a full-length album later in the year – now embodies a whole new meaning and remains as the only work by BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT. Paint the Sky with Blood is undeniable evidence of the late Alexi Laiho’s artistic spirit and his extraordinary musical skills in synthesis with his absolutely talented bandmates Daniel Freyberg, Waltteri Väyrynen, Mitja Toivonen and live keyboardist Vili Itäpelto. Not only do the band’s final recordings see the light today, but the matching visualizer for “Payback’s A Bitch” is also out now via Napalm Records.

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BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT Releases Title Track “Paint the Sky with Blood” + Official Video


When matchless vocalist/guitarist Alexi Laiho and guitarist Daniel Freyberg joined forces with Waltteri Väyrynen, Mitja Toivonen and live keyboardist Vili Itäpelto to form the explosive new metal pillar BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, it was meant to mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Their sonic plans were massive – including an EP release in the spring followed by a full-length album later in the year. But this promising force ended far too soon in very late 2020.

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