Jinjer Drop Their Single and Video for “Green Serpent” – New Album Coming Soon


Jinjer has released a new new single, “Green Serpent”, is prime preparation for the band’s new full-length. The song begins with thick grooves and calm, clear vocals by matchless vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk, before transforming into a furious steamroller shortly after. Once more, Jinjer nails their balance of various influences, defying all rules and setting their own path. “Green Serpent” has premiered alongside a blistering official music video and is now available on all streaming services worldwide. Watch the official music video for “Green Serpent” now!Continue reading


Jinjer Drop Their Single and Video for “Kafka” – New Album Coming Soon



Modern progressive leaders, Jinjer have just unleashed new single, “Kafka,”which is accompanied by an official music video. Following previous tracks, “Someone’s Daughter” and “Rogue,” it comes from their upcoming fifth studio album, Duél, set to be released on February 7, 2025 via Napalm Records. Watch it below.
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Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, Rise Against, Sleep Token, Spiritbox, Lorna Shore, A Day To Remember, In Flames and More Booked for Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park 2025


Celebrating 40 years – Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festivals lineups have been revealed featuring Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, In Flames, Spiritbox, Lorna Shore, and more. Additional bands will be announced at a later date. Both festivals, which share artists throughout their runtime, will feature these acts across the same dates. Rock im Park is set for June 6th-8th at the Zeppelinfeld in Nuremberg, Germany, while Rock am Ring will take place at the Nürburgring in Nürburg, Germany, on the same dates. Tickets are on sale at the links below.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Adorior – Bleed On My Teeth


Meaning “to rise up to attack” in Latin, the British Extreme Heavy Metal unit Adorior live up to their name by consistently presenting the crudest form of violent transgressions for decades, and still going strong. Continue reading


Jinjer Share Their New Single and Video “Rogue” – American and European Tour Dates Kicking Off Soon



Ukrainian metal juggernauts, Jinjer, have just unleashed their brand new single, “Rogue,” via Napalm Records. Now available on streaming services worldwide, it comes with a music video, and arrives less than two weeks before they initiate a huge touring schedule. The band’s upcoming live dates span North America, Europe, and Latin America by the end of 2024, with some appearances starting to emerge for next year. Check out the new video and live listings below.
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Jinjer Share a Live Video of “Pisces” – New Live Album and DVD Out Soon



Ukrainian metal icons, Jinjer, have just dropped a new live video for their anthem, “Pisces.” It comes from their upcoming DVD/BluRay, Live in Los Angeles, set to be released on May 17, 2024, via Napalm Records. It will also come out as an audio album in various formats. Keep reading below for the new video and more from Jinjer.
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Lord Of The Lost Share New Video for “The Future Of A Past Life” Featuring Marcus Bischoff (Heaven Shall Burn)


Closing out their Blood & Glitter album era, Lord Of The Lost have unveiled an official music video for their song, “The Future Of A Past Life.” The video features Heaven Shall Burn’s Marcus Bischoff performing alongside the band, contrasting his growls with Chris Harms‘ clean vocals. They are also booked for a heavy 2024 touring schedule, including Europe, North America, and numerous festivals. Watch the new video and read more below. 

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Hellsinki Metal Festival Has Booked Avantasia, Hammerfall, Kreator, Satyricon, Insomnium, Doro, Blackbraid and More for 2024


Hellsinki Metal Festival has announced their first bands for the 2024 event! The fest takes place on August 9th & 10th in Helsinki@! The first announcement includes Avantasia, Hammerfall, Kreator, Satyricon, Insomnium, Doro, Blackbraid and many more! Hellsinki Metal Festival, organized for the first time this year, found its own place on the Finnish festival grounds on the second weekend of August in 2023. More than 11,000 visitors were able to enjoy a bold and versatile lineup of performers, which also included several bands that rarely visit Finland. The official aftermovie of this year’s event can be viewed here.

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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Festival 2023 – Part 1


 

A lot has changed in the twenty years since my first Bloodstock. What began as a relatively small indoor gathering in the middle of Derby city centre now welcomes around fifteen thousand metal fans from around the world annually. From two days, two halls, a signing room, and a “Metal Market” to four days, four stages, a signing tent, art gallery, gaming zone, and curiosities such as Viking battles and even early morning Heavy Metal Aerobics sessions, the changes to Bloodstock have been gradual but necessary.

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KK’s Priest Replaces Helloween for Bloodstock Open Air, Festival Kicks Off Today 


 

Final preparations are ready for this weekend’s Bloodstock Open Air, kicking off today, the 10th of August through the 14th at Catton Park, Derbyshire. Sad news as Helloween has been forced out of the fest due to a last-minute illness. They are being replaced by KK’s Priest, led by former Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing. BOA ‘s2023 Ronnie James Dio Main Stage Headliners are Killswitch Engage, Meshuggah, and Megadeth. with the full band list below. 

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