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BLOODSTOCK reveal EMP stage line-up


BLOODSTOCK is thrilled to be partnering with premier alternative lifestyle and merchandise brand EMP to unveil the next wave of rising metal talent set to storm the EMP Stage this August. 

EMP declare, “After last year’s success, we are absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership again with BLOODSTOCK 2025! As proud sponsors of the 4th stage, EMP is ready to rock alongside the best in metal. Stay tuned for exciting giveaways and exclusive content in the lead-up to the festival. As Europe’s #1 for music, films & TV, gaming merchandise & alt fashion, EMP is honoured to be part of the UK’s biggest independent Metal Festival once again and can’t wait to join forces with BLOODSTOCK to make history on the EMP STAGE!”

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DLXXII: What’s beyond the bands at Download 2025?


With less than two months to go until the mighty return of Download Festival, DLXXII has unleashed its ‘Beyond The Bands’ offerings, giving Download-goers an even more exciting experience onsite with brand new food, drink, wellness and sport options. Taking place on 11-15 June 2025 at the hallowed grounds of Donington Park, Download will be headlined by Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn. You can buy the last remaining tickets here: www.downloadfestival.co.uk.

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METALLICA LOAD (REMASTERED) LIMITED EDITION DELUXE BOX SET OUT JUNE 13


Metallica has announced the definitive re-release of the band’s 5x platinum sixth studio album Load, out June 13 via the band’s own Blackened Recordings.
 
Remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering with Greg Fidelman overseeing, the Load Remastered Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set is available now for pre-order at https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered/ where full package details and track listings can be viewed. Pre-orders of the Deluxe Box will receive instant grat tracks “Until It Sleeps (Remastered),” “Until It Sleeps (Herman Melville Mix),” “F.O.B.D. (“Until It Sleeps” Rough Chorus Vocal Idea Mix),” and “Until It Sleeps (Live at Slim’s, San Francisco, CA – June 10th, 1996).”

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Within Temptation To Release documentary ‘The Invisible Force’ on May 6th 


Within Temptation will release a documentary on May 6th that is a beautiful portrayal of perseverance, resilience, and the power of music in the darkest of times. Exclusively available on YouTube, Within Temptation: The Invisible Force offers an intimate and emotional look at the life of the Dutch symphonic metal band at a defining moment – ​​both in their career and in the global context.

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EXODUS Joined by Death Angel’s Mark Osegueda for Cover of Scorpions Track “He’s A Woman – She’s A Man”


Just ahead of their Bonded By Blood 40th Anniversary shows, “Swarm of Horror” USA headline tour and stops at Sonic Temple, Welcome to Rockville and Milwaukee Metal Fest, thrash metal giants EXODUS have revealed a brand new cover of the Scorpions deep cut “He’s A Woman – She’s A Man” featuring fellow thrash icon Mark Osegueda of Death Angel on lead vocals! This unmissable hard rock-turned-thrash metal meeting sees some of metal’s legendary greats paying homage to one of rock’s most timeless artists.

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Orange Goblin announce their final tour – UK & Ireland 2025


Back in January, UK heavy metal veterans Orange Goblin announced that 2025 would mark their final year, capping an extraordinary 30-year journey that has seen them evolve from backroom bar rockers to one of the most respected names in British metal. 

Now, Orange Goblin have shared details of the End Of Transmission 1995-2025 Tour, their final seven shows across the UK and Ireland:

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