Cult extreme metal festival Beyond the Gates are now revealing their full 2025 line-up. 11 new bands have been confirmed, including King Diamond, Opeth, Paradise Lost, Candlemass, Taake, Tribulation, Lucifer, Hexvessel, Misþyrming, Attic, Helheim and Gehenna.
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Chelsea Wolfe, Blood Incantation, Sonja, Sage Bond, and Christian Wallowing Bull Booked for Fire In The Mountains
Fire in the Mountains have just announced their next wave of artists for 2025. Now joining the bill are singer-songwriter Chelsea Wolfe, Denver death metallers Blood Incantation (performing (Timewave Zero) Philadelphia heavy metal trio Sonja, Navajo Nation singer-songwriter, Sage Bond, and indigenous Wyoming songwriter Christian Wallowing Bull. The festival will take place at it’s new location of Red Eagle Campground in Glacier, Montana in partnership with the Blackfeet Nation, July 25-27, 2025. Find out more below.
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FESTIVAL REVIEW: ArcTangent Festival 2024 Live at Fernhill Farm
2024 marks ArcTanGent’s 10th anniversary. Taking place across five stages at Fernhill Farm near Bristol, the festival specialises in progressive, largely heavy music. It is Metal-orientated, but the festival’s remit also extends to other styles including Indie and Electronic Music. ATG 2024 sees over 130 bands and artists performing over three “main” days plus a warm-up day.Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: ArcTangent Festival 2024 Part 2 – Live at Various Venues
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On Friday’s early afternoon, Sans Froid arrive at the Elephant stage to dish out their mournful and sombre art rock.Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: ArcTangent Festival 2024 Part 1 Live at Various Venues
2024 marks ArcTanGent’s 10th anniversary. Taking place across five stages at Fernhill Farm near Bristol, the festival specialises in progressive, largely heavy music. It is metal-orientated, but the festival’s remit also extends to other styles including indie and electronic music. ATG 2024 sees over 130 bands and artists performing over three “main” days plus a warm-up day.Continue reading
Iress Share Two Singles “The Remains” and “Falling” – New Album Coming Soon
Los Angeles-based dream metal band, Iress, recently released the singles “Falling” and “The Remains.” These are the first songs to be revealed from their upcoming album Sleep Now, In Reverse. The full-length is due out on July 26th via Church Road Records. Head into the article below to find out more.
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Cult Of Fire to Perform with Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague at Brutal Assault
In a unique tribute to Czech classical composer, Bedřich Smetanat, black metal band, Cult Of Fire will join their forces with the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague. Together they will deliver a special set commissioned by Brutal Assault, an experience not seen at the festival before, and rarely elsewhere. Keep reading below for more details.
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Hexvessel Issue New Vinyl Pressing of “Polar Veil” Album Ahead of Upcoming Live Dates
Finland’s Hexvessel have announced the second vinyl pressing of their sixth album, Polar Veil. The new edition is available from March 01st via Svart Records, and includes new limited vinyl colours and a poster. From February, the band will also hit the road, with a home country tour, and various festival appearances. Keep reading below for more information.
Meshuggah and Animals As Leaders Announced for Tenth ArcTanGent Festival in 2024
ArcTanGent festival has announce its first 2024 main stage headliner, Meshuggah, who will headline on the Friday night as a UK exclusive. Also on the main stage, just before them, are Animals As Leaders, with an EU exclusive show. They join Red Fang, Bossk, Textures, Conan, and many others at the event next August, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Find out more below.
EP REVIEW: Dreamwheel – Redeemer
The Redeemer EP (Nefarious Industries) is the debut release from Dreamwheel, a duo consisting of Evan Linger (guitar, bass, piano, synth — also of Skeletonwitch and Cultist) and Julia Gaeta (vocals — also of Madrigal and Light of the Morning Star; formerly of Albez Duz and Restless Ghosts). On this album, the core members are also aided by James Stewart (drums) and Tom Zwanger (percussion and sounds).