Killswitch Engage Book Headline Tour Dates of The UK And Europe with Hatebreed, Fit For An Autopsy, Decapitated and Employed To Serve on Select Dates


 

Three-time Grammy-nominated metalcore titans and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage – Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums – have announced a long-awaited, headlining return to the UK & mainland Europe with what’s sure to be one of the premiere metal line-ups this year. For the UK & IRISH dates, the line-up will be: Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed, Fit For An Autopsy, and Decapitated. For the EU dates, the line-up will be: Killswitch Engage, Fit For An Autopsy, Decapitated, and Employed To Serve. The tour comprises 25 dates over 2 legs from September – December 2025, kicking off in Lisbon and wrapping up in Helsinki, and includes a stop at London’s OVO Arena Wembley. Tickets are avaialble at the links below.

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Warbringer Drop Their Single and Video “Through A Glass, Darkly” – New Album Out This Week


Modern thrash titans, Warbringer, are just about to unleash their new album, Wrath And Ruin. The long-player comes out Friday March 14, 2025 via Napalm Records. Just before that, though, they have dropped the record’s third single, “Through A Glass, Darkly,” alongside an official music video. Check it out below and read more from Warbringer.
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PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Livestream 3-7-25


 

Catch up on what you missed in the world of Rock and Metal news this week!

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Cryptopsy to Reissue Their Album “None So Vile” – European Tour with Decapitated Coming Soon


Canadian death metal legends, Cryptopsy, are to re-issue their sophomore album, None So Vile, via the Season of Mist record label, on May 9, 2025. This follows the recent re-issue of their 2012 self-titled opus, and the upcoming return of their debut, Ungentle Exhumation, on April 11th. In May and June, the band are on the road in Europe, with Decapitated, Warbringer and Carnation. Keep reading for more information.
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Decapitated Share Performance Videos for “Names” and “Eternity Too Short” – On Tour Soon


Death metal titans, Decapitated, have just released two new performance videos for the tracks “Names” and “Eternity Too Short.” They were filmed live in the band’s rehearsal room, offering fans a preview of what to expect on their upcoming Nihility Tour. Catch the videos, live listings, and more below.
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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Damnation Festival Part 2 Live at Bowlers Exhibition Centre


Saturday’s main event kicks off with Pijn, whose darkly atmospheric set is characterised by long cello-endowed instrumental passages that build with a slow burn towards intense climaxes.Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Damnation Festival 2024 Part 1- A Night of Salvation 2024 Live at Bowlers Exhibition Centre


Damnation Festival, now into its third year at the venue of Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, has become a staple of the UK metal calendar and is apparently now the largest indoor metal festival in Europe.Continue reading


Nightborn Share Their Single “Hammer of the Herertic” – New EP Coming Soon



Swedish thrashers, Nightborn, have shared their brand new song, “Hammer of the Heretic.” It serves as the title track of their upcoming EP, due for digital release on November 19th. The record was produced by Remi LeGresley and features Simon McKay (Agonist) on drums and Hubert Wiecek (ex-Decapitated, Dieth, Banisher) on the bass. Nightborn will release one song from the EP each week in the run up to its arrival. For now, check out “Hammer of the Heretic” below.
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FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Damnation Festival Kicks off Today with Cradle of Filth, Bleeding Through, Russian Circles, Nails, Decapitated, The Ocean, Employed To Serve, Morne, Mizmor, and More


 

Ghost Cult is once again honored to cover Damnation Festival this year, kicking off with A Night of Salvation pre-party, and tomorrow proper all-dayer. The fest has been around almost as long as Ghost Cult has, and we love supporting this music and staff! Taking place at Manchester, UK’s BEC Arena once again, our expert team will bring you the coverage of some of the best underground Metal and metal-adjacent bands in the world in a curated setting with many unique one-of-a-kind shows. The usually sold-out event still has tickets on sale at the links below, and they even have a great app (we tested it). Let’s delve into a quick preview of the fest for those attending or curious about one of the best metal festivals we have covered (check out our 2023 coverage here)! Continue reading