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German Symphonic Metal Icons XANDRIA Announce New EP, “Universal Tales” + Official Video for First Single “No Time To Live Forever” Out Now

October 2, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA are about to chart new paths with their epic upcoming nine-track EP, Universal Tales, out on November 22, 2024 via Napalm Records! This EP follows the success of their latest top 10 charting album (German charts), The Wonders Still Awaiting (2023), which introduced an impressive new line up featuring the fantastic Ambre Vourvahis, who stuns audiences with her vocal talent that blends elements of rock grit, operatic highs and even growls.

This fresh sounding masterpiece highlights XANDRIA‘s reinvention by elevating their trademarks to a new level, setting the bar for modern symphonic metal while presenting four brand new majestic songs that showcase the band’s refined versatility and impressive intensity.

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LACUNA COIL announce new album and release ‘Oxygen’ single

October 2, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Italian metal titans LACUNA COIL announce their 10th studio album, Sleepless Empire, their first collection of new songs since 2019’s Black Anima, with their new single ‘Oxygen’. The new song comes with a mesmerising new music video, filmed in Latina and directed by Daniele Tofani, that shows singer Cristina Scabbia in the lead role.

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CONQUER DIVIDE Release New Song “80 Proof” To Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of ‘Slow Burn’ With A Digital Deluxe Version + + Announce European Tour With Ankor

September 27, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Conquer Divide and Mascot Records have announced the release of a new digital deluxe version of SLOW BURN this week, alongside a new visualizer for “80 Proof” which captures a tender and emotional solo performance of Kia Taylor on an acoustic guitar. You can watch the video HERE.

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Tarja Announces Second Vol. Of Live Series “Rocking Heels: Live at Hellfest” + Drops Video For Cover Of Muse’s “Supremacy”

September 27, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Tarja is set to release the second volume of her live series, Rocking Heels: Live at Hellfest on December 6 via earMUSIC. This release follows the successful Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church, which came out in August 2023.

On June 19, 2016, Tarja delivered a captivating performance at Hellfest, one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious metal festivals held in Clisson, France. Her powerful blend of operatic vocals and heavy metal instrumentation enthralled the audience, making her performance one of the festival’s highlights. The setlist featured a carefully curated mix of her solo work and iconic Nightwish songs. Opening with “No Bitter End” from her 2016 album, The Shadow Self, Tarja set the tone for an evening of intensity and emotion. Her dynamic stage presence and dramatic musical arrangements created an unforgettable experience, solidifying her status as one of metal’s greatest female singers.

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FIRST COPENHELL 2025 BANDS ANNOUNCED

September 26, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

The 14th edition of COPENHELL will take place in familiar surroundings at Refshaleøen in central Copenhagen next summer. DREAM THEATER, IN FLAMES, LORNA SHORE, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, SODOM, SYLOSIS, MYRKUR, MNEMIC and 18 additional bands have already signed up for the festival.

The dust from the four wild and crazy days in the middle of June has settled long ago, but the entire COPENHELL team is still swelling with pride months after the festival – not least festival director Jeppe Nissen:

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Desertfest London announces first wave of bands for 2025

September 25, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Desertfest London have announced the first wave of bands for their 13^th edition, which will take place across multiple venues in Camden on Friday 16^th – Sunday 28^th May 2025. Weekend tickets are available HERE.

Swiss avant-garde metallers Zeal & Ardor are confirmed to headline the Roundhouse on Saturday night. Led by Manuel Gagneux, the group will undoubtedly deliver a masterclass in genre-pushing riffery following the release of their highly acclaimed fourth album Grief in August.

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