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DEATHSTARS announce rescheduled UK/European tour dates for 2022


Due to the current world situation with Covid-19, the Swedish death glam sensation DEATHSTARS have had to postpone their European tour dates to 2022.

Singer Whiplasher Bernadotte states: “Since the pandemic obviously still makes it impossible for bands to perform in the flesh, the tour will be postponed yet another round. We aim to hit the stages all over the planet, starting with Europe in spring 2022.”

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Paradise Lost announce “Obsidian Moon” UK tour for February 2022


Following on from the release of their new album ‘Obsidian’ in May 2020,  PARADISE LOST finally bring their masterpiece live on stage in February 2022. Today, the British gothic metal legends announce their “Obsidian Moon” tour, featuring special guests MOONSPELL.


PARADISE LOST frontman Nick Holmes says: “We’re looking forward to doing a full UK tour again and playing some long-awaited shows in support of ‘Obsidian’, and who better to bring along for some of the ride than our old friends from Portugal, Moonspell?Thanks to you all for your continued support during these crazy times, and we hope to see you there. Until then, stay safe and stay well. Cheers, x

Fernando Ribeiro from MOONSPELL adds:“We couldn’t think of a more perfect way of getting back to touring than to join forces with the mighty Paradise Lost, a group we always looked up to and that helped ignite our very own existence as a band.” 

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Paradise Lost to release ‘Gothic live at Roadburn 2016’ album


Following on from their new album ‘Obsidian’ in May last year and December’s ‘Draconian Times’ 20th anniversary reissue, British gothic metal legends Paradise Lost will release ‘Gothic Live At Roadburn 2016’ digitally and exclusively via Bandcamp this Friday. 


The now legendary festival based in Tilburg, Netherlands saw Paradise Lost play their 1991 album in full for the very first time on a line-up alongside the likes of Converge, Cult of Luna and Neurosis in 2016.

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supreme vampyric metallers CRADLE OF FILTH reveal new album title


Poisonous dark metallers CRADLE OF FILTH reveal the title of their forthcoming studio album as Existence Is Futile. Their monumental new opus – their 13th (unlucky for all) studio album to date – was recorded at Grindstone Studios with producer Scott Atkins. The record will be embellished with artwork from Arthur Berzinsh, who is also guilty of creating the past two album artworks in the Cradle arsenal. Further nihilistic details from the crypt will soon see the light of day.

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Paradise Lost share lyric video for ‘Enchantment’


In 1995 Paradise Lost released their masterpiece ‘Draconian Times’, an album that defined them creatively and made them one of the best metal bands the UK has ever produced. To coincide with the albums 25th anniversary Music For Nations will reissue ‘Draconian Times’ on 4th December.

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MY DYING BRIDE release MLP “Macabre Cabaret” + unveil video for title track


 The kindred of Yorkshire raise the curtains: Their new MLP “Macabre Cabaret”, following the band’s highly acclaimed album “The Ghost Of Orion” (March 6th) is out now.

Singer Aaron Stainthorpe states:
“The latest offering from Yorkshire’s finest merchants of misery features new music composed in the style the band have made their own over three decades which continues their relevance within the scene today. Macabre Cabaret is as menacing and brooding as it is beautiful and melancholic with crushing guitar riffs sailing side by side with emotive piano pieces and vocals to suit all flavours. The stunning artwork captures the image of the band perfectly offering a visual interpretation of the aural devastation that is My Dying Bride.”

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