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The Halo Effect announce debut album “Days Of The Lost” and reveal video for title track


After making a big impression with their debut single “Shadowminds” and the follow up single “Feel What I Believe”The Halo Effect have announced their debut album, set for release on August 12th, and have released a third single and video for the album’s title track “Days Of The Lost”.

The band featuring guitar heroes & songwriting wizards Jesper Strömblad and Niclas Engelin (ex- IN FLAMES), singer Mikael Stanne (DARK TRANQUILITY), as well as former IN FLAMES members Peter Iwers and Daniel Svensson, present another masterclass in Swedish melodic death metal.

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James LaBrie launches new single ‘Give & Take’


James LaBrie, known internationally as the vocalist for progressive metal icons & Grammy-winners Dream Theater, embarks on uncharted waters with his fourth solo album, titled ‘Beautiful Shade of Grey’, out 20th May 2022. Today sees the launch of the album’s second single, “Give & Take”, and you can watch the Wayne Joyner-produced video here: https://youtu.be/-cxWibWBi_o

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Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast Teams Up with German Heavy Metal Band POWERWOLF for Latest In-Game Event: “Macht der Wölfe”


Ahead of the two bands sharing the stage for two shows in Germany this July, POWERWOLF will be the second in-game collaboration of 2022 for Iron Maiden’s Legacy of the Beast free-to-play mobile game.

Following successful collaborations last year with Amon Amarth, Lacuna Coil, Ghost and most recently with Disturbed, Iron Maiden‘s Legacy of the Beast team created a new character and storyline borrowing from POWERWOLF’s latest album, Call of the Wild

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TesseracT release new double A-side single to support Disasters Emergency Committee in Ukraine


TesseracT are very happy to announce, ‘Regrowth’, a special double A-Side to raise money for DEC (https://www.dec.org.uk/ ) to help the Ukrainian people and others caught up in disasters and humanitarian crises around the world.

The 2 new tracks featured on the digital single are entitled “Hollow” & “Rebirth” and are available exclusively through Bandcamp – https://kscopemusic.bandcamp.com/album/regrowth 

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DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES MAJOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2022


Download Festival, the world’s premiere rock event, has today announced major site improvement plans for 2022, including unparalleled accessibility improvements and sustainability initiatives. Making its highly anticipated return with its first full-capacity festival in three years, Download 2022 is the big reunion of the UK rock community and will take place on 10 – 12 June 2022 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Tickets are on sale now at downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets.

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BLOODSTOCK REVEALS BANDS, CLUB NIGHTS, & PLANS WITH SOPHIE LANCASTER FOUNDATION & DERBYSHIRE LGBT+


BLOODSTOCK can’t wait to welcome you to the UK’s best heavy metal weekender this summer and as every day passes, there are more exciting things to reveal! Read on for the latest news on who’s been added to the bill, some riotous club nights to get you warmed up, the start of the M2TM final heats, plans afoot with the Sophie Lancaster Foundation and Derbyshire LGBT+, plus while you’re getting set for the long Easter weekend, stop by BLOODSTOCK’s social media later this week for some special Easter competition fun! 

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