Earthtone 9, Esoterica, Lowen, and More Booked for Uprising Festival



Leicester’s indoor rock and metal festival, Uprising, is returning for its eighth instalment on Saturday 24th May, 2025, at the O2 Academy. Just announced for the bill are Earthtone9, Esoterica, Lowen, Underdark, Hidden Mothers, and Voidwalker. Tickets on sale now, with reductions for 12 to 16 year olds, and free entry for under 12’s. Find out more below.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: Rock and Metal Releases for 10-4-24


Covering various subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 10-4-24.

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases Preview for 10-4-24


Covering various subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 10-4-24.

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Lowen Share a Single and Video for “The Seed That Dreamed Of Its Own Creation” – New Album Incoming



London based Middle Eastern progressive doom band, Lowen, have just dropped their new single “The Seed That Dreamed Of Its Own Creation,” along with its own music video. The track comes from their next album, Do Not Go To War With The Demons Of Mazandaran, which is due out on the 4th of October, via Church Road Records. Check out the new video and more in the article below.
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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


Uprising Festival “Vol 6” Books Paradise Lost, Combichrist, Saor, Palm Reader, Priest, And More!


Uprising Festival Returns For Its Sixth Edition 2023 Coming April 29th In The O2 Academy, Leicester. Headline The Fest Will Be Gothic Metal Legends Paradise Lost, Along With Combichrist, Saor, Palm Reader, Priest, Saor, Palm Reader, Priest, Internal Conflict, Blood Oath, and Lowen. More bands to be announced! Tickets are on sale now (kids under 12 are free, 12-16’s £20) at the link below!

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