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Folk metal band DIABOŁ BORUTA re-recorded best songs in thrash/heavy metal style and released as compilation album titled “Byłem Ognim Dębem”


DIABOŁ BORUTA is a band based in the capital of Podkarpacie in Poland. They are active on the music scene since 2010. They play play folk metal, but on the fifth studio album “Borutus Akustikus” (2023) they showed the most recognizable songs in an acoustic version. This special release could take you on a journey through time and space to the land of the Slavs and their captivating music. But at the end of 2023 once again, Rzeszowian band chose best songs and re-recorded without folk instruments, as fully thrash/heavy metal music.

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SABATON CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF HISTORICAL METAL IN 2024


Internationally acclaimed heavy metallers, SABATON, are gearing up for an epic celebration as they approach their 25-year milestone in the music industry. Founded in Falun, Sweden, in 1999, SABATON‘s journey has been nothing short of legendary. Their music industry adventures have been fuelled by powerful anthems, 10 studio albums, passionate historical storytelling and explosive international shows and tours, not to mention out-of-the-box initiatives and projects, all of which wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of their dedicated fan base across the globe.

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ENSLAVED release ‘Sequence – Live’ single/video taken from ‘The Otherworldly Big Band Experience’


Today is the Winter Solstice, a significant day in the Pagan calendar marking the symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun. In the Northern Hemisphere it is the single day of the year with the longest period of night, with the days after becoming increasingly lighter.

In celebration of this special day, left-field metal luminaries Enslaved are proud to reveal their single and video for ‘Sequence – Live‘. The track, which originally comes from their 2020 record Utgard, sees a live recording detailing a new interpretation of the song, with nuanced accompaniment by fellow psychedelic Norwegian prog band Shaman Elephant. This extraordinary performance took place during the 2021 Winter Solstice, via the stunning streaming event ‘The Otherworldly Big Band Experience‘.

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DORO releases single/video ‘True Metal Maniacs’ + announces digital EP ‘Conqueress – Extended’


It has been an exciting year for DORO. The metal queen has been celebrating her anniversary of 40-years in music with two big and unforgettable shows, as a headliner at Wacken Open Air and in the sold out Mitsubishi Electric Halle in her former hometown of Düsseldorf. Plus her new album Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud is out now. 

Today, DORO wants to thank all her fans with the digital release of ´True Metal Maniacs’, an exceptional song that talks about the deep connection with her fans. It comes accompanied by a very special video with live footage from Wacken Open AirMonsters Of Rock festival in Brazil and her anniversary show in Düsseldorf.

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KORPIKLAANI announce new album ‘Rankarumpu’ + extensive 2024 touring including the UK


Finnish folk metal superstars KORPIKLAANI have announced the name and release date of their upcoming new studio album, Rankarumpu, which is due to be released on April 5th, 2024. In addition, KORPIKLAANI have revealed their massive touring plans for 2024, starting with an extensive UK tour with Alestorm and Heidevolk in February and March, two album release shows in Mexico on April 5th and 6th, followed by a North American tour with Visions Of Atlantis and Illumishade (feat. members of Eluveitie) in April and May, a good number of big European Summer festivals and a European tour towards the end of the year. Scroll down for all of the confirmed dates.

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APOCALYPTICA release video for new single featuring Amaranthe’s Elize Ryd


Internationally acclaimed Finnish symphonic metallers APOCALYPTICA have released their new single and music video for ‘What We’re Up Against’, which features guest vocals from AMARANTHE‘s Elize Ryd.

The collaboration between these Nordic titans not only results in a dynamic musical fusion, but also boasts a visually mesmerising music video featuring both APOCALYPTICA and Elize. Eicca Toppinen of APOCALYPTICA expresses his excitement about the collaboration, stating:“We wanted to make a song with Elize since we toured together in the beginning of 2020. This song felt perfect for this collaboration, and Elize is giving an amazing performance! The song is about being true to your values and the importance of being aware of formulating opinions and taking action in today’s world.”

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