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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Release New Video “Negative Space”


Queens of the Stone continue to prove themselves  “a band reaching the peak of their powers” (NME). Following a triumphant reign over some of the UK and Europe’s most hallowed festival grounds including “officially one of the most-watched Glasto sets ever – Josh Homme and co. pulled a huge crowd and unleashed pure chaotic joy” (Kerrang), Queens of the Stone Age are back with the latest audiovisual odyssey from their international chart-topping opus In Times New Roman… a brand new video for “Negative Space.”  As with previous videos from this campaign, “Negative Space” was created by, starring and directed by Liam Lynch, who states:

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VOIVOD drop new live video for ‘Thrashing Rage’


Canadian sci-fi metal innovators VOÏVOD celebrated 40 eventful years of existence in 2023 with the release of their special anniversary studio album entitled Morgöth Tales, out now via Century Media Records, which entered the official album sales charts in Germany at #36 and in Switzerland at #94. The band have now shared a new live video for the song ‘Thrashing Rage’, recorded at Germany’s Rock Hard Festival.

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METALLICA, PANTHEON MEDIA & POPCULT Present: THE METALLICA REPORT, Weekly Podcast


Today marks the debut episode of The Metallica Report, a new podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things Metallica. Broadcasting directly from the band’s Northern California headquarters, The Metallica Report will be hosted by two of the closest members of the Metallica family: Steffan Chirazi, whose history with Metallica spans from covering the band as journalist in the ‘80s to his current role as editor of the band’s online mag, So What!, and Renée Richardson, Director of Philanthropy for the band’s All Within My Hands foundation, and well-known Bay Area radio personality.

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SOPHIE LLOYD unleashes new single ‘Runaway (ft. Michael Starr)’


British guitar sensation SOPHIE LLOYD has dropped her brand new single and video for ‘Runaway (Feat. Michael Starr)’. Teaming up with the STEEL PANTHER frontman, the collaboration tells the story of a young girl born to rock and her metalhead parents, who goes on to pursue her destiny as a shred superstar.

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KK’S PRIEST Featuring Former Judas Priest Members K.K. Downing and Tim “Ripper” Owens, Reveals Electrifying New Track”Reap The Whirlwind”


KK’S PRIEST – the iconic heavy metal amalgamation of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) – recently announced the upcoming release of their savage sophomore offering, The Sinner Rides Again, out September 29, 2023 via Napalm Records. On the heels of their highly-lauded 2021 debut album, Sermons Of The Sinner  which debuted within the Top 20 on charts in the United States, the UK, Germany, Sweden, Finland and more – KK’S PRIEST return to sin again!

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W:O:A 2023 Map Now Available!


Wacken has released the 2023 maps:

Now the time has come and after a few last-minute changes, we finally have the festival maps ready for you!
As always there is an overall map that shows you the big picture, as well as a detailed plan that focuses on the actual event area. 

In addition to many small innovations there are also some larger ones which we would like to list here in detail:

This year the capacity of the wristband exchange was increased significantly. The wristband exchange at the top left of the camping plaza has 54 counters where metalheads can pick up their wristbands at the same time. Pay attention to the walking direction from the camping areas in the direction of Camping Plaza! All of you arriving by bus can pick up your wristband directly at the bus station. Other wristband exchanges are in the Wheels of Steel area, in the Residenz Evil and Moshtel for visitors of this respective areas.

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