Last month, metal supergroup Cemetery Skyline (Dark Tranquility, Amorphis, Insomnium, Dimmu Borgir, Sentenced) played their very first show at John Smith Festival, right by one of the thousand lakes of Finland and in the middle of the night. Their video for “Torn Away”, that was produced by Sam Jamsen, is giving you a sneak peek of three days of rehearsals and fun behind-the-scenes as well as impressions from the show. Join them and get “Torn Away” from the here and now for 4 minutes:
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Kanonenfieber Drop a Single and Video for “Panzerhenker” – New Album Coming Soon
Blackened death metal outfit, Kanonenfieber, have just shared a video for their new single, “Panzerhenker.” The song offers a preview of their upcoming sophomore album, Die Urkatastrophe, which is due out September 20th, via Century Media Records. Watch the new video below and find out more about Kanonenfieber.
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Cemetery Skyline (Dark Tranquillity, Insomnium, Amorphis, Dimmu Borgir, Sentenced) Share Their New Single “The Coldest Heart”
With a formidable lineup, including members, past and present, of Dark Tranquillity, Insomnium, Amorphis, Dimmu Borgir, Sentenced, Entombed, The Abbey, and more, Cemetery Skyline have just delivered their latest single. Following two previously released tracks, the “Nordic Gothic” ensemble’s new number, “The Coldest Heart,” is accompanied by a visualizer video created by Metastazis. Watch it below.
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Body Count, Kerry King, Eluveitie, Thy Art Is Murder and More Playing Nummirock Festival Soon
The 38th edition of Finnish metal festival, Nummirock, takes place in Kauhajoki, Finland, 19-22 June 2024. As well as a host of national bands, the organisers have invited a number of acts from abroad; Body Count (US), Kerry King (US), Thy Art Is Murder (AU), Suffocation (US), Eluveitie (CH), Blackbraid (US), The Halo Effect (SWE), Shadow of Intent (US), Rise of the Northstar (FRA), Mister Misery (SWE), Thrown (SWE), and Party Cannon (UK). Keep reading below for more information.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Rotting Christ – Pro Xristou
Whilst veteran darkened Gothic Metallers Rotting Christ have been with renowned label Season Of Mist for seventeen years, the partnership seems to have particularly flourished with a quadrilogy of albums that began ten years ago with the revered Κατά τον δαίμονα εαυτού (or, Katá ton Daímona Eaytoy). The 2013 release saw a progression of their sound to a fuller, more refined and stately entity. That proud style and sound has been polished and shaped through the last decade, culminating in ΠΡΟ ΧΡΙΣΤΟU (Pro Xristou). Continue reading
Insomnium Drop Live Video for “Song Of The Dusk” – North American Tour Kicking Off Soon
Finland’s melodic death masters, Insomnium, embark on their headline tour through the United States and Canada from April 11th. The 25 date run features special guests, Omnium Gatherum, and support from Wilderun. Insomnium have also just revealed a live video of their 10-minutes-long “Song of the Dusk”, captured across several different cities on their latest European tour. Check it out in the article below, along with live listings and more.
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Supergroup Cemetery Skyline (Dark Tranquillity, Insomnium, Amorphis, Dimmu Borgir) Shares a New Single and Video for “Violent Storm”
Supergroup Cemetery Skyline – featuring Melodic Death Metal Royalty Markus Vanhala, Mikael Stanne, Santeri Kallio, Vesa Ranta, Victor Brandt – drops single/video, “Violent Storm!” While you can check out “Violent Storm” on all digital platforms, make sure to watch the video that was filmed by Patric Ullaeus (rEvolver Film Company), as it documents a very special moment in the band’s history:Continue reading
ALBUMS OF THE YEAR: STAFF PICKS – Steve Tovey’s Top Albums of 2023
As we barrel down towards the end of the year, we are sharing End of Year lists from staff, bands, and some friends in the business. Check out our Senior Editor Steve Tovey’s picks for his Top Albums of 2023!Continue reading
Ghost Cult’s Albums of the Year 2023 – Part 3 (20-2)
Thermal count is rising in perpetual writhing, the primordial ooze of albums continues, and the sanity they lose choosing their favorites of the year. Awakened in the morning, to more ear-pollution warnings…
Now I can only laugh, as I read our epitaph – we end 2023 with cheer, in the light of our Albums of the Year.
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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.