NEW MUSIC FRIDAY- New Rock and Metal Releases 6-14-24


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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases 6-14-24


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Julie Christmas Shares a New Single and Visualizer for “Thin Skin” – New Album Coming Soon


 

Photography : Fred Gervais

Photography : Fred Gervais

Julie Christmas has announced details of her long-awaited second solo album, Ridiculous and Full of Blood, set for release on June 14th via Cult of Luna’s Red Crk label. the avant-garde music legend has shared a new single, her second from the upcoming album “Thin Skin,” streaming now. Julie has also booked European live dates including headline shows in London and Leeds as well as festival appearances at Arctangent, Roskilde, Hellfest and more. Watch it now! Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: BIG|BRAVE – A Chaos Of Flowers


Hot on the heels of 2023’s excellent Nature Morte, experimental doomgazers BIG|BRAVE release their sixth full-length record, A Chaos Of Flowers (Thrill Jockey Records). Continue reading


Julie Christmas Shares a New Single and Visualizer for “Supernatural” – New Album Coming Soon


 

Photography : Fred Gervais

Photography : Fred Gervais

Julie Christmas has announced details of her long-awaited second solo album, Ridiculous and Full of Blood, set for release on June 14th via Cult of Luna’s Red Crk label. Along with the announcement, she has shared a first single and video, entitled “Supernatural” and has announced European live dates including headline shows in London and Leeds as well as festival appearances at Arctangent, Roskilde, Hellfest and more. Watch it now! Continue reading


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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ArcTanGent 2024 Books Baroness, Scaler, Imperial Triumphant, Blood Command, URNE, MSPAINT, and More


In its 10th year this summer, the brilliant and award-winning Arctangent Festival has once again well and truly delivered for its loyal, amazing audience. Following on from last months HUGE band announcement, today the summer event can reveal its final collection of acts playing in 2024. Heading up this announcement are one of the worlds greatest heavy bands to ever do it, Baroness, who will be playing ARCTANGENT for the very first time. An unmissable set, and surely now one of the most anticipated of the whole weekend. Joining them include stunning Bristol outfit Scaler (formerly Scalping), the mysterious and exciting New York band Imperial Triumphant, the musical collective A-Sun Amissa which is led by musician Richard Knox, and the psychedelic goth duo Gloom Index. the new bands, the full lineup, and the day by bay schedule so far. Continue reading


Arctangent Festival 2024 Books Mogwai, Explosions In The Sky, Clown Core, Ihsahn, Electric Wizard, Brontide, Amenra, Julie Christmas, Caspian, and More


To help celebrate the 10th year of the mighty ArcTanGent Festival in 2024, today’s band announcement is very likely it’s biggest ever band announcement in its history. Yes, it is a biggie, and yes it will make you all very happy. New bands added to the already stacked list include Mogwai, Explosions In The Sky, Clown Core, Ihsahn, Electric Wizard, Brontide, Amenra, Julie Christmas, Caspian, Delta Sleep, Show Me The Body, Bo Ninge, and more. Tickets are on sale at the link below. Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Damnation Festival and a Night of Salvation 2023 Live at Bowlers Exhibition Centre


 

This year’s Damnation Festival is the second since it has returned to its original home of Manchester after many years at the University of Leeds. The festival had outgrown the confines of its erstwhile venue and now takes place at Manchester’s Bowlers Exhibition Centre across three large stages. Continue reading