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KORPIKLAANI announce new album ‘Rankarumpu’ + extensive 2024 touring including the UK


Finnish folk metal superstars KORPIKLAANI have announced the name and release date of their upcoming new studio album, Rankarumpu, which is due to be released on April 5th, 2024. In addition, KORPIKLAANI have revealed their massive touring plans for 2024, starting with an extensive UK tour with Alestorm and Heidevolk in February and March, two album release shows in Mexico on April 5th and 6th, followed by a North American tour with Visions Of Atlantis and Illumishade (feat. members of Eluveitie) in April and May, a good number of big European Summer festivals and a European tour towards the end of the year. Scroll down for all of the confirmed dates.

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APOCALYPTICA release video for new single featuring Amaranthe’s Elize Ryd


Internationally acclaimed Finnish symphonic metallers APOCALYPTICA have released their new single and music video for ‘What We’re Up Against’, which features guest vocals from AMARANTHE‘s Elize Ryd.

The collaboration between these Nordic titans not only results in a dynamic musical fusion, but also boasts a visually mesmerising music video featuring both APOCALYPTICA and Elize. Eicca Toppinen of APOCALYPTICA expresses his excitement about the collaboration, stating:“We wanted to make a song with Elize since we toured together in the beginning of 2020. This song felt perfect for this collaboration, and Elize is giving an amazing performance! The song is about being true to your values and the importance of being aware of formulating opinions and taking action in today’s world.”

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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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Hellsinki Metal Festival adds more acts to 2024 line-up


Hellsinki Metal Festival, one of the most talked about events this year, announced its first performers earlier this month. There were several highly anticipated bands, such as Mayhem, Satyricon and Doro.

Today, there is a new batch of acts added. See below!

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KORPIKLAANI release video for BONEY M cover song ‘Gotta Go Home’


Finnish folk metal superstars KORPIKLAANI return with a very special single today, before heading out on tour throughout Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Accompanied by a totally fun video, the Finns proudly present their take on BONEY M’s ‘Gotta Go Home’ to get you in a party mood during the dark season of the year.

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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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