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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SABATON ANIMATED FILM ‘THE WAR TO END ALL WARS – THE MOVIE’ NOW AVAILABLE ON MAJOR STREAMING PLATFORMS
SABATON is excited to announce that the band’s highly anticipated animated film ‘The War To End All Wars – The Movie‘ is now available on video streaming services including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and YouTube Movies!
Beginning today, audiences worldwide can watch ‘The War To End All Wars – The Movie’ from the comfort of their sofas. Prepare for an immersive experience that promises to transport viewers to the heart of World War 1’s epic battles and untold stories.
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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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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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Arch Enemy Announce Spring 2025 Headline Tour
Swedish extreme metal pioneers ARCH ENEMY will unleash their forthcoming twelfth studio album, Blood Dynasty on March 28 via Century Media Records. Pre-order Blood Dynasty here. Listen to the single “Blood Dynasty” here and watch the official music video here.
Additionally, the band has announced its Spring 2025 North American tour plans.
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Arch Enemy Share Video For Title Track “Blood Dynasty”
Swedish extreme metal pioneers ARCH ENEMY have unleashed the title track from their forthcoming twelfth studio album, Blood Dynasty. The full album is slated for release on March 28 via Century Media Records. Pre-order Blood Dynasty here.
Following the surprise drop of their single “Dream Stealer” in July and the subsequent release of “Liars & Thieves” in October, “Blood Dynasty” marks the third single offering from the highly anticipated album. The track promises to deliver Arch Enemy’s signature blend of powerful guitar riffs and dynamic vocals, showcasing the band’s evolution while staying true to their roots.
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