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ATREYU announce anniversary tour for iconic album ‘The Curse’

December 11, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Metalcore pioneers Atreyu are thrilled to announce a monumental tour to celebrate their groundbreaking and highly influential album, The Curse. The shows will see the band returning to stages across the UK and Europe in 2025, performing the beloved record in its entirety, along with fan favourites spanning their career.

Originally released on 29th June 2004, The Curse became a defining moment in the history of metalcore. The album’s raw intensity, dynamic guitar work and unrelenting energy cemented Atreyu as one of the most influential bands of the genre. Twenty years later, its legacy continues to inspire new generations of metal fans.

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BURNING WITCHES Releases Spellbinding Newest Anthem “Mirror, Mirror” + Official Lyric Video

December 10, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

BURNING WITCHES bring back 80s heavy metal vibes and recharge their powerful force with renewed sonic clarity on their upcoming maxi-single, The Spell Of The Skull, out today! With screaming guitars, the Swiss band is back for a heavy metal blast session in the snow.

With The Spell Of The Skull, they curse audiences with two new songs from their latest conjuring of witchcraft. Witchqueen Romana Kalkuhl hypnotizes your mind with her melodic riffs, while diabolic priestess Laura Guldemond conquers your soul with crowd pleasing shouts. Today, the stunning single “Mirror, Mirror” has been released alongside an official lyric video. The track opens with a virtuous intro that shows the band’s true witchcraft, especially when it comes to creating catchy and hypnotizing guitar riffs. Laura Guldemond, on the other hand, impresses with her incredible vocal range and distinctive style of singing. This new onslaught satisfies all supporters of the fast and unholy forces.

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FESTIV(AL) NEWS THIS DECEMBER FROM BLOODSTOCK

December 10, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Ho ho ho! Let’s get the festive season into full swing with some more festival news. The weather might be getting colder, but BLOODSTOCK fever is hotting up, with day tickets now available plus today’s latest band announcement revealing the final bands joining the Sophie Lancaster stage in August 2025.

Fourteen more bands are lined up to make your festival weekend go with a bang. Handling Thursday’s opening night party duties with aplomb, will be high intensity deathcore beasts DEADFLESH from Hertfordshire, original BLOODSTOCK indoor alumnus FOURWAYKILL, and Belgium’s power trio GNOME.

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JUDAS PRIEST AND ALICE COOPER UNITE FOR A MONUMENTAL NIGHT AT THE O2 ARENA, LONDON JULY 25TH 2025

December 10, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Two of rock’s most iconic acts, Judas Priest and Alice Cooper, are set to deliver an unforgettable performance at The O2 Arena, London, on Friday, 25 July 2025. Promising a night of unparalleled metal and theatrical rock.

Hailing from Birmingham, England—the birthplace of heavy metal—Judas Priest has defined the genre for over 50 years. Known for their groundbreaking albums like “British Steel” and the 35-year anniversary of “Painkiller”, the band’s influence is unrivalled, shaping the very fabric of rock music. Their explosive performances, leather-and-studs aesthetic, and iconic hits like “Breaking the Law” and “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming’” have earned them global acclaim, a Grammy Award, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their latest album, Invincible Shield, continues to storm the charts and gained a Grammy nomination for ‘Best Metal Performance for ‘Crown Of Thorns’.

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Avenged Sevenfold Announce European Dates For 2025

December 4, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Multi-platinum headliners Avenged Sevenfold (comprising
M. Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance, Brooks Wackerman, and Johnny Christ) have just announced European dates for 2025. Visiting new markets like Lithuania, Slovenia, and Greece the band will be surprising fans with their setlists and production. The band have just played in India for the first time and hopes to visit more unchartered (for them) territories.

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Mighty Swedish Heavy Metal Power ENFORCER Signs With Napalm Records

November 28, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Swedish heavy metal legion ENFORCER has been a household name in the genre for 20 years, and now, Napalm Records is thrilled to be a part of that legacy – announcing their signing of the band that has transported the metallic sonic profile of the 80s into modernity. With Napalm Records, ENFORCER are ready to take their unstoppable strength to new stratospheres!

Formed in 2004, ENFORCER quickly gained recognition for their explosive blend of thrash and traditional heavy metal. Since then, they have published six studio albums showcasing their evolving sound while staying true to their roots.

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