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BURNING WITCHES Enchant with New Single “The Spell Of The Skull” + Official Video


BURNING WITCHES bring back the vibe of 80s heavy metal and update their powerful force with renewed sonic clarity on their upcoming maxi-single, The Spell Of The Skull, set for release via Napalm Records on December 10, 2024! With screaming guitars, the Swiss band is back for a heavy metal blast session in the snow. 

This time, they curse their audience 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. Title track “The Spell Of The Skull” starts off with a short but mighty heavy guitar intro that perfectly sets up Laura’s powerful vocals, which especially shine in the chorus of the song, making it a true sing-a-long experience and creating an epic atmosphere pleasing every fan of heavy metal!

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Polish Black Metal Icons PATRIARKH, Formerly Batushka, Reveal Official Music Video for “ВЕРШАЛИН IV“


Polish black metal icons PATRIARKH (formerly Batushka) embark on a dark and ominous pilgrimage as they unveil the next single from the upcoming concept album, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA), out on January 3, 2025 via Napalm Records. Accompanied by an official music video, the new song, entitled “ВЕРШАЛИН IV” (Lat.  WIERSZALIN IV), weaves the sacred-inspired vocals of Eliza Sacharczuk with liturgical melodies, building into a storm of dark choirs and unforgettably intense harsh vocals.

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DEFTONES announce first UK performance since 2022, with special guests WEEZER + more at Crystal Palace Park, London


Deftones, the iconic GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band have announced their return to the UK next summer with a headline show at Crystal Palace Park, London on Sunday 29 June 2025, alongside special guests WeezerHigh Vis and more to be announced. 

Deftones will host an artist pre-sale on Wednesday 6 November starting at 9AM (GMT) through to Friday 8 November at 9AM (GMT). General on sale begins at 9AM (GMT) on Friday 8 November via www.ticketmaster.co.uk

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18 NEW BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR COPENHELL 2025


SLIPKNOT, POWERWOLF, SKILLET, HARDY, POPPY, KITTIE, ABBATH, WALLS OF JERICHO, SYL x EYES, JULIE CHRISTMAS, GÅTE, RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR, GABESTOK, BATTLESNAKE, TETRARCH, THROWE and HEAVE BLOOD AND DIE will visit next year’s festival.

The first COPENHELL 2025 headliner is ready: The Iowa superstars from SLIPKNOT will return to Copenhagen with their explosive energy, aggressive sound and insanely entertaining chaos of a stage show. Everyone who has experienced – and survived! – a concert with these masked maniacs can confirm that it is like a cathartic ritual, where both the audience and the band go absolutely wild until every last remnant of energy has left both body and mind! 

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P.O.D. Join Godsmack On March-April 2025 UK & European Tour


Platinum-selling rock juggernaut P.O.D. announced they will join U.S. hard-rockers Godsmack as special guests on their March – April Godsmack World Tour 2025, with the tour being opened by Drowning Pool. Tickets are available HERE.
 
The tour will kick off on 22 March at the Sofia Arena in Bulgaria and will then call through Romania (Bucharest), Hungary (Budapest), Poland (Gliwice), Austria (Vienna), Croatia (Zagreb), Czech Republic (Prague), Germany (Munich, Berlin, Offenbach), U.K. (London), Belgium (Brussels) and will finish with two shows in Germany, Hamburg and finally on 12 April at the Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen.

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Killswitch Engage Announce Winter + Spring 2025 Headline Tour + Announce Revolver Special Issue


Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage  Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums —are returning to the road this winter and spring.

Fresh off a 25th anniversary performance headlining the vaunted New England Metal & Hardcore Fest last month, the band will embark on a headline run in March. It’s their first tour of North America since late 2022, as the band has been busy working on new material.

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