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Epica Drop Video for “T.I.M.E.”


Symphonic metal frontrunners EPICA return with a spellbinding third single off their upcoming album, Aspiral, which will see the light of day on April 11. 

T.I.M.E.” is a track that takes listeners on a journey through self-discovery, as the title stands for “Transformation, Integration, Metamorphosis and Evolution” and delves into the art of dying — more specifically, the death of the ego, and the necessary steps one must take to achieve personal and spiritual growth.

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CANDLEMASS Celebrates 40th Anniversary With New EP “Black Star”



Swedish godfathers of epic doom CANDLEMASS celebrate their 40th anniversary of pioneering the genre with a four-track EP, Black Star. Packed with craterous riffs, this celebration of doom metal mastery is set for release on May 9 via Napalm Records.

With Black Star, the genre-defying band unveils two brand-new songs alongside two cover versions of timeless classics. The EP will be available in various formats, including a strictly limited vinyl edition featuring a 12-page vinyl booklet, an A3 poster, and a tote bag.

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CRADLE OF FILTH Drops Devilish Third Single “White Hellebore” + New Music Video


Following their acclaimed recent single, “To Live Deliciously”, and its exquisitely twisted music video, GRAMMY Award-nominated extreme metal institution CRADLE OF FILTH are back to give fans more of the sinful sounds they crave with “White Hellebore”, another bewitching new single and music video.

Featured on the band’s highly-anticipated upcoming 14th studio album, The Screaming Of The Valkyries (March 21, 2025 / Napalm Records), “White Hellebore” is devilishly direct, juxtaposing traditional heavy metal with blasts of thrashing fury, then spinning back to operatic goth while remaining cohesive. The track’s must-see new music video was directed by Shaun Hodson.

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Finnish metal band Gothony release their first demo, originally released in 1995, on streaming services


Finnish metal band Gothony released Demo 1995 on streaming services via Inverse Records. 

30 years ago Gothony’s first demo saw the light of day. The demo was recorded and mixed by Hiili Hiilesmaa at MD Studios in Munkkiniemi, Helsinki in early 1995. An edition of 200 cassettes was made. Sales started in the summer of 1995. Now the time has come to re-release this three track demo on streaming services. 

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KATATONIA Announces Fall 2025 EU + UK Headline Tour


Swedish grand seigneurs of gloom, KATATONIA, are getting ready to embark on an epic headline tour this fall across Europe and the UK! Kicking off on November 11 in Tampere, Finland, the tour will cover 31 major cities in total and culminate in a grand finale in Stockholm, Sweden on December 20. See below for the full list of dates.

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ARCHITECTS Announce October UK & EU Arena Headline Tour


Fresh off the incredible release week of their new album The Sky, The Earth and All Between, Architects have announced an extensive UK & EU arena headline tour for October, with support from Wage War and House of Protection. Please find the full list of dates and pre-sale information below:

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