FESTIVAL REVIEW: Damnation Festival and a Night of Salvation 2023 Live at Bowlers Exhibition Centre


 

This year’s Damnation Festival is the second since it has returned to its original home of Manchester after many years at the University of Leeds. The festival had outgrown the confines of its erstwhile venue and now takes place at Manchester’s Bowlers Exhibition Centre across three large stages. Continue reading


Doll Riot Completes New Album, Tour Dates Incoming


San Diego based Doll Riot have just put the finishing touches to the recording of a new album. Recorded at The Pale Moon Ranch, and produced by Alex Estrada (Touché Amore, Joyce Manor, Silver Snakes, Rotting Out), a title and release date have yet to be announced. They have also announced multiple upcoming shows for December. Find further details in the article below.

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Who On Earth Share Cover of Toto’s “Hold The Line”


Hard rock band, Who On Earth, have paid tribute to the rock anthem, “Hold The Line” with a brand new cover version and accompanying video. On their remake of the Toto classic, the Jersey-based quintet also introduce their current lineup. Head into the article below to watch and hear their rendition of the track.

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INTERVIEW: Matias Monsen and Arve Isdal of DROTT Discuss The Folklore of “TROLL”


 

Ghost Cult Keefy caught Matias and Arve of of DROTT to discuss their new album “Troll” out now from By Norse Music! Made up of members of Enslaved, Ulver, Audrey Horne, Abbath; we discussed the origins of the band, their varying influences, how they got together, the lore of the “Troll-force” and much more!

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Judas Priest Shares Their New Music Video for “Trial By Fire”


Judas Priest 2023 Photo credit James Hodges Photography

 

Judas Priest has shared a new music video for their second single from their highly-anticipated new album due in 2024, Invincible Shield (Epic Records), “Trial By Fire” The album is set for release on March 8, 2024 and we got our first taste of the new music withPanic Attack” – now streaming on on all DSPs! The album is now available to pre-order at the link below, as well as just announced tour dates for 2024 with Sabaton at the link below. Watch the “Trial By Fire” video now!

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EP REVIEW: Full of Hell and Nothing (split) – When No Birds Sing


 

 

On paper, this makes perfect sense. A collaborative effort between Full of Hell and Nothing stand as two of the most creative outliers in their respective genres, and the mission statement of When No Birds Sing (Closed Casket Activities) is to fuse the juxtaposition of their varied sonic palettes. Brace yourself, as Full of Hell is the overpowering force when the album opens.

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Hellfest 2024 Books Metallica, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head, Body Count, Biohazard, Mr. Bungle and More


Hellfest, held every year just outside of Paris, in Clisson, France, continues to up the ante every year with forever growing and impressive lineups! Taking place from June 27 to June 30, 2024, Hellfest will once again be four days long and over 200 bands appearing on six stages. For 2024, the headliners for each night will be Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head, Metallica, and Foo Fighters. The full daily lineups, including one more major band tba, and the ticket link are coming soon!

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