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HAMMERFALL return to Nuclear Blast Records + receive multiple awards


Nuclear Blast are proud to welcome back the Swedish powerhouse HammerFall who started their career in 1997 on the label with their debut album Glory to the Brave.

Their entire Nuclear Blast catalogue from Glory to the Brave to the 2014 album (r)Evolution was recently certified with a Diamond Award for over 1.5 million worldwide sales.

And there´s been even more to celebrate – following on from Renegade (2000), Crimson Thunder (2002) and No Sacrifice, No Victory (2009),their fifth studio album Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken from 2005 is now their fourth album that has gone Gold in Sweden, whilst Crimson Thunder even went Platinum, celebrating over 60,000 sales in their home country.

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KATATONIA Releases Second Single “Austerity” + Official Video


With eleven full-length records under their belts, Swedish melancholic metal masters KATATONIA don’t need to prove anything to anyone. Yet, it comes as no surprise that the band is about to impressively solidify their unique stance in the world of metal and beyond once more with their 12th album, the hauntingly beautiful Sky Void of Stars.
 
Today, KATATONIA unveil the second single and Sky Void of Stars’ album opener “Austerity”, along with a visually palpable video. The heartfelt offering crashes through the dark with memorable, mind-bending rhythms as it shifts with elaborate guitar riffs that perfectly showcase the musical expertise and experience of the band. Topped off by the dark, conjuring voice of Jonas Renkse and mesmerizing lyricism, the gloomy mood for the album is set. The song is now available via all digital service providers worldwide.
 

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SABATON announce ‘Christmas Truce’ pop-up vinyl


In the spirit of Christmas, Swedish metallers SABATON are unveiling their brand new ‘Christmas Truce’ pop-up vinyl to bring in the festive season.

Now available for preorder, this collectible pop-up vinyl pays tribute to the band’s popular track Christmas Truce from the album The War To End All Wars. The vinyl features three variations of the song, including the symphonic version, which is featured on SABATON’s The Symphony To End All Wars. It will be officially released on 23rd December 2022.

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Avatar’s anticipated ninth studio album ‘Dance Devil Dance’ album now available for pre-order & tracklist revealed, including song featuring Lzzy Hale


The Swedish Avatar, who came to the metal world’s attention with their unique freak circus, has revealed that the band’s ninth full-length studio album Dance Devil Dance will be released on February 17th.

The first taste of the album came in September in the form of the Valley of Disease single, followed by the title single of the upcoming album, Dance Devil Dance . The title track was accompanied by a somewhat disturbed music video that matched the mood of Avatar. The video may not be suitable for the most sensitive viewers.

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SOEN To Release First Two Albums “Cognitive” and “Tellurian” On Silver Lining For The First Time


Re-issued on January 27th 2023 are the official Soen-endorsed releases, bringing their entire catalogue to one label for the first time. The re-issues are available to pre-order now via D2C at soen.shop, whilst traditional retail pre-orders will be live from today, November 25that this location

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SOEN Release New Single /Video “Fortune”


Today, the engaging, enchanting, cutting, yet beautiful Swedish metal supergroup Soen release the enchanting video for the single “Fortune”. The track is taken from the forthcoming release ATLANTIS, out via Silver Lining Music this week on November 18th, 2022.
 
Musically, “Fortune” is epically heavy with its crushing riffs and percussion, yet delicate with haunting vocal phases and an outstanding guitar solo, all whilst carrying a poignant story and message.
 

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