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Orbit Culture Release “Nerve” Video


 After releasing three cinematic performance videos, Sweden’s ORBIT CULTURE have another special audio-visual treat up their sleeves: An elaborate visualizer created by the 3-D wizards at Crystal Spotlight for their new single, “Nerve,” which takes you straight to another dark dimension.

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At The Gates Vocalist Tomas Lindberg Reveals Battle With Cancer & Announce New Album


Swedish melodic death metallers At The Gates have released a statement today (15th August 2025) revealing that their vocalist Tomas Lindberg has had a health setback and amongst the sad and uncertain news they have announced they will be releasing a new album soon. Read the full statement from the band and Tomas below:

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SABATON release new single and cinematic music video ‘Hordes Of Khan’


#1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands SABATONJoakim Brodén (vocals), Pär Sundström (bass), Chris Rörland (guitar), Thobbe Englund (guitar), Hannes, Van Dahl (drums)—have unveiled their second single and cinematic video, ‘Hordes Of Khan’ from their forthcoming 11th studio album which is due out later this year, marking their Better Noise Music debut. Watch the video HERE and stream/download the track HERE.

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KATATONIA unveils new single “Wind of no Change”


Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness KATATONIA reveal the final single from their upcoming album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, out this Friday via Napalm Records! The near-ceremonial new track, “Wind of no Change”, merges subtle electronic textures with KATATONIA’s enigmatic soundscapes, and arrives with an official music video. The band’s previous album, Sky Void of Stars, reached top five on the official charts in several countries, and the new offering marks the next step in KATATONIA’s evolution that first started over 30 years ago.

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KATATONIA Unleashes Captivating Second Single, “Temporal” & Lyric Video


Swedish masters of melancholic metal, KATATONIA, have unveiled the second new single from their upcoming album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, out June 6, 2025 via Napalm Records! ”Temporal” balances fragility and strength – its intense verses culminating in a soaring, emotionally charged chorus. The track arrives with a beautiful lyric video.
 
Even after more than 30 years, KATATONIA continues to redefine the emotional spectrum of the genre, effortlessly shifting between haunting vulnerability and commanding artistry. KATATONIA’s music is pure and heartfelt from the northern wilderness; cast in mournful dirges for a world that needs a renaissance. Secure your copy of Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State now and check out the lyric video for ”Temporal” below!

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KATATONIA announce new album ‘Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State’ + Video for 1st single “Lilac” out now


Swedish grandeurs of melancholic heaviness, KATATONIA, return with Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, set for release on June 6, 2025 via Napalm Records. Once again, the Stockholm-based unit masterfully navigates the tightrope act between nocturnal darkness and Scandinavian despair while subtly weaving a sense of hope into the listener’s heart. Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State marks the next step in KATATONIA’s evolution, building upon the foundation of their previous album, Sky Void of Stars (2023) and also is an introduction to their two new guitarists. KATATONIA in 2025 is composed of vocalist and founding member Jonas Renkse, bassist Niklas Sandin, drummer Daniel Moilanen, and guitarists Nico Elgstrand and Sebastian Svalland.

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