Primus, Chelsea Wolfe, Cult Of Luna and Julie Christmas, Sikth, Napalm Death, and More Booked for ArcTanGent Festival


The UK’s ArcTanGent Festival have revealed all three main stage headliners for their 2026 edition. Running 19-22nd August, the event now welcomes Primus, Chelsea Wolfe, and Cult Of Luna & Julie Christmas in top billing. Also added to the bill are Napalm Death, Sikth, High On Fire, Conjuror, and Jo Quail. Keep reading below to find out more.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Igorrr – Amen


The appeal of Igorrr is the French avant-gardist’s ability to blend harsh electronic elements with organic instrumentation and find its unique groove.”On their new album Amen (Metal Blade Records), Mastermind Gautier Serre produces these sounds on a broader scale. You can find him online detailing the rare collection of instruments he employed in making the album. But while putting a musical museum in motion is cool in theory, the question is, how will that play out in the reality of your songs, or will it be too much of a nuance to be noticed?  Continue reading


Igorrr Share a Single and Video for “Daemoni” – New Album Out Now


French multi-instrumentalist and producer, Gautier Serre – AKA Igorrr – has just dropped the video for his track “Daemoni.” It comes from the new album, Amen (Metal Blade Records), which features guest appearances from Scott Ian (Anthrax), Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle), and Mike Leon (Soulfly). Catch the new video and more below.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 9-19-25: All The New Metal and Rock You Should Hear


 

From underground gems to the big time, it’s New Music Friday for 9-19-25

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday 9-19-25: All The New Metal and Rock You Should Hear


 

From underground gems to the big time, it’s New Music Friday for 9-19-25

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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Dynamo Festival 2024 Part 2 Live in Eindhoven


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Early on the Saturday, we return to the Eindhoven icerink for the second day of Dynamo Metalfest. With the first band starting at noon, it’s a fairly long day. Today we have Headliners Dimmu Borgir on the menu, as well as Amaranthe, Flotsam & Jetsam, Forbidden, and more!  Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Open Air Part 1 – Live at Catton Hall


 

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It”s August and raining, but nobody cares because we’re home again. Yes, for the next few days (and for some early birds, the previous 24hrs), Catton Hall in Derbyshire has become the focal point of the true metal community as fans converge on Bloodstock Open Air for their annual dose of hard drinking and unholy hangovers.Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Dynamo Festival 2024 Part 1 Live in Eindhoven


Dynamo Metalfest, the spiritual successor of the legendary Dynamo Open-Air, is in Eindhoven once again the weekend of the 17th and 18th of august. This year what was usually just the warm-up party turned into a proper half-day festival, marketed under the name Black Friday, and sporting an impressive (mostly) black metal bill with Uada, Watain, and Decapitated on the menu.Continue reading


Bloodstock Open Air 2024 Announces Final Bands, Activations, and Ticket Giveaway


Bloodstock Open Air 2024 is a month away! Headlined by Architects, Opeth, and Amon Amarth, get tickets and the full festival information at the links below.  Bloodstock will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 8th-11th August 2024.Continue reading


Dynamo Metalfest Books Dimmu Borgir, Saxon, Amaranthe, Skindred, Forbidden, Flotsam And Jetsam, Whitechapel, Soen, and More


Catton Park, United kingdom, 13 Aug 2022, DImmu Borgir performing on the Ronnie James Dio Stage at Bloodstock Open Air Festival Credit: Rich Price/Ghost Cult Magazine

Long-running and respected Metal Festival Dynamo has announced their 2024 lineup! Heading the bill are Dimmu Borgir, and Saxon, with Amaranthe, Skindred, Forbidden, Flotsam And Jetsam, Whitechapel, Soen, and many more. See the full lineup below. Taking place in Eindhoven, Netherlands from August 17-18, 2024, the festival also includes camping, mech and fan activities!

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