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Dark nordic folk artist Kati Rán celebrates the ten-year anniversary of her debut album ‘LYS’ with vinyl & CD reissue on Svart Records



In April 2025, dark nordic, pagan folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Kati Rán celebrates the ten-year anniversary of her debut album LYS (meaning “light” in Norwegian) with a brand-new physical release, available through Svart Records. The 2025 Anniversary Edition of LYS features the album’s ten original songs and the acoustic bonus track “Vinda” (ft. Helisir).

In 2015, LYS was recorded, produced, and released by Kati Rán and producer Christopher Juul (Heilung) at the renowned LAVA Studios in Denmark. Together, they shaped, recorded, and performed all the tracks, bringing Kati Rán’s inner world, voice, and historical instrumentation to life. LYS contains ten original tracks performed in Norwegian, English, German, and Old Norse, including the hit song “Suurin,” featuring Kai Uwe Faust and Maria Franz of the Danish act HEILUNG.

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LACUNA COIL release striking new single and music video ‘Gravity’


While 2025 has barely started, Italian metal legends LACUNA COIL are already going on full force with the release of their newest single ‘Gravity‘. The new single, which comes with a striking new music video, marks the fifth single from their upcoming record Sleepless Empire, which is set to be released February 14th 2025 via Century Media Records. Exploring themes of the inevitability of fate as well as the constant cycle of falling and rising, ‘Gravity’ delivers an important message on resilience.

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Mork’s collection of early, raw, unfiltered demo tracks ‘Rota Til Ondskap’ gets first official CD release on Peaceville


Mork’s Rota Til Ondskap is a collection of raw, unfiltered demo tracks that pay homage to the pioneers of Norwegian black metal. Originally recorded in 2007, these early and primal works capture the formative stages of Thomas Eriksen’s creative vision for Mork, embodying the raw energy and atmosphere that would define the band’s sound.

Previously available only on vinyl and bootleg CD release, Rota Til Ondskap now sees its first official CD release through Peaceville. Drawing inspiration from black metal icons, Eriksen’s compositions channel the spirit of the genre’s early days. The release is characterised by his distinctive take on black metal riffing, twisted melodic passages and an atmosphere of thick, hellish chaos. 

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Polish Black Metal Icons PATRIARKH, Formerly Batushka, Reveal Official Music Video for “ВЕРШАЛИН IV“


Polish black metal icons PATRIARKH (formerly Batushka) embark on a dark and ominous pilgrimage as they unveil the next single from the upcoming concept album, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA), out on January 3, 2025 via Napalm Records. Accompanied by an official music video, the new song, entitled “ВЕРШАЛИН IV” (Lat.  WIERSZALIN IV), weaves the sacred-inspired vocals of Eliza Sacharczuk with liturgical melodies, building into a storm of dark choirs and unforgettably intense harsh vocals.

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DEFTONES announce first UK performance since 2022, with special guests WEEZER + more at Crystal Palace Park, London


Deftones, the iconic GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band have announced their return to the UK next summer with a headline show at Crystal Palace Park, London on Sunday 29 June 2025, alongside special guests WeezerHigh Vis and more to be announced. 

Deftones will host an artist pre-sale on Wednesday 6 November starting at 9AM (GMT) through to Friday 8 November at 9AM (GMT). General on sale begins at 9AM (GMT) on Friday 8 November via www.ticketmaster.co.uk

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18 NEW BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR COPENHELL 2025


SLIPKNOT, POWERWOLF, SKILLET, HARDY, POPPY, KITTIE, ABBATH, WALLS OF JERICHO, SYL x EYES, JULIE CHRISTMAS, GÅTE, RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR, GABESTOK, BATTLESNAKE, TETRARCH, THROWE and HEAVE BLOOD AND DIE will visit next year’s festival.

The first COPENHELL 2025 headliner is ready: The Iowa superstars from SLIPKNOT will return to Copenhagen with their explosive energy, aggressive sound and insanely entertaining chaos of a stage show. Everyone who has experienced – and survived! – a concert with these masked maniacs can confirm that it is like a cathartic ritual, where both the audience and the band go absolutely wild until every last remnant of energy has left both body and mind! 

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