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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE ANNOUNCE ALIVE IN THE CATACOMBS GLOBAL THEATRICAL SCREENINGS


“If you’re ever going to be haunted, surrounded by several million dead people is the place. I’ve never felt so welcome in my life.”
—Joshua Homme 

Queens of the Stone Age have confirmed a limited run of international theatrical screenings for the forthcoming concert film, Alive in the Catacombs. On June 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, these special events will take place at theatres in 20 different countries. The theatrical events will give fans the first chance to experience the audiovisual document of the band’s long-rumored performance in the Catacombs of Paris. Full dates, details and tickets are available here

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GHOST: SKELETÁ #1 ON THE BILLBOARD 200


Transcending genre and defying trends, GHOST’s SKELETÁ has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. The #1 album in the country, SKELETÁ accrued sales of 86,000 in the week since its April 25 release via Loma Vista Recordings.

Currently the world’s biggest-selling album and the week’s lone Top 10 debut, SKELETÁ’s first week haul bests the nearly 70,000 moved by its predecessor IMPERA in its first week of release. SKELETÁ also landed at #1 on the U.S. Album, Vinyl Album, Indie Store Album, Independent Album, Rock Album, Rock and Alternative Album, and Hard Rock Album charts. Internationally, the album bowed at #1 in the GRAMMY-winning theatrical rock outfit’s native Sweden as well as Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland and Finland, #2 in the UK, Netherlands and Norway, #4 in France and #6 in Ireland, among others.    

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DLXXII: What’s beyond the bands at Download 2025?


With less than two months to go until the mighty return of Download Festival, DLXXII has unleashed its ‘Beyond The Bands’ offerings, giving Download-goers an even more exciting experience onsite with brand new food, drink, wellness and sport options. Taking place on 11-15 June 2025 at the hallowed grounds of Donington Park, Download will be headlined by Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn. You can buy the last remaining tickets here: www.downloadfestival.co.uk.

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ROCK GIANTS THREE DAYS GRACE ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN/UK TOUR WITH SUPPORT FROM BADFLOWER


Multi-platinum rock giants Three Days Grace have announced they will be heading to Europe and the UK this Fall for a string of shows with support from Badflower. The 21-date run kicks off on November 14 at Arena in Budapest, HU, making stops in Hamburg, Berlin, Paris, Brussels, and more before wrapping up December 13 at O2 Academy Brixton in London, UK. Artist presale begins on Wednesday, April 30 at 10am local time, Spotify pre-sale kicks off Thursday, May 1 at 10am local time, and general on-sale will be available on Friday, May 2 at 10am local time.

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Within Temptation To Release documentary ‘The Invisible Force’ on May 6th 


Within Temptation will release a documentary on May 6th that is a beautiful portrayal of perseverance, resilience, and the power of music in the darkest of times. Exclusively available on YouTube, Within Temptation: The Invisible Force offers an intimate and emotional look at the life of the Dutch symphonic metal band at a defining moment – ​​both in their career and in the global context.

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ALBUM REVIEW: GHOST – ‘Skeletá’


By Carina Lawrence

Swedish theatrical rockers Ghost are back with their sixth opus, ‘Skeletá’, with founder Tobias Forge’s latest alter ego, Papa V Perpetua, signifying a new chapter for the band, which may be their most captivating offering yet.

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