 Metal On The Hill is on fire for its next round! This year the most popular open-air venue in Graz, the Schlossberg Stage Kasematten, will burn for metal once again. Napalm Records and Napalm Events are happy to announce the final line-up of this year’s edition, which will be headlined by #1 charting band Feuerschwanz and metal icons Stratovarius! With melodic death metal force Hiraes, local heroes Watch Them Fail and Ukrainian melodic modern metal up and comers Ignea – who the festival is extremely happy to host after they were finally able to leave their country and the ongoing war – the line-up is finally complete. Metal On The Hill has become a permanent institution on the international festival map with its exclusive and boutique character, high calibre acts and the most beautiful festival location in Austria, which are unmistakably connected with the uniqueness of Styria! The festival will once again take place on the most beautiful stage in Austria: The historical Kasematten. Daily schedules have been announced and are available to view now. VIP tickets are almost sold out and can be purchased exclusively through Napalm Records. Alternatively, weekend or daily tickets can be purchased in the online store. All tickets are available HERE! SEE YOU ON THE HILL IN 2022! www.metal-on-the-hill.com www.facebook.com/metalonthehill @metalonthehill Tickets: https://napalmrecords.com/tickets/metal-on-the-hill
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 Evanescence will be returning to the UK and Europe during November and December on their rescheduled co-headline ‘Worlds Collide’ tour with Within Temptation. Before that, they will be playing some of their own headline shows in June and have just confirmed extra dates in Madrid and Lisbon plus Rock In The City festival in Helsinki. The band has also just announced a Stateside tour with Korn produced by Live Nation. Accompanied by special guests varying across select dates, the 18-city tour kicks off on August 16th at Ball Arena in Denver, CO making stops across the U.S. in Boston, Chicago, Houston, and more before wrapping up in Ridgefield, WA on September 16th. “We’re looking forward to going on tour this summer and bringing our friends, Evanescence, out,” said Jonathan Davis of Korn. “Whenever Amy comes to one of our shows, I always love seeing her on the side of the stage watching the whole set and rocking out. We’re gonna have a great time on this tour, and we can’t wait to see you there.” “I fell hard into Korn’s music in high school. It was an inspiration during the formation of my own band. The chances we’ve had to play together over the years are special, a part of our history. They remain one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen,” said Amy Lee of Evanescence. “It’s an honour and a thrill to go out with our friends again, our first full tour together since ‘07. We’re all really looking forward to this.”  2022 – European dates June:
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* Evanescence only + new dates Tickets for the Worlds Collide tour are here: worldscollidetour.net Tickets and VIP Packages for the tour with Korn go on sale starting Friday, April 8th at 10 am local time from LiveNation.com Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube // Website  Photo by Mike Dann Voyager will once again land their Australian feet on European soil during the 'Witness Tour Europe 2022', supporting the mighty VOLA. The tour will be kicking off in Munich (DE) at Feierwerk on the 9th of September 2022 and will be traveling through 12 different countries, delivering 21 energetic shows before the final show, which will end at Euroblast Fest in Cologne - (DE). Together with VOLA and Four Stroke Baron they will spread all of their best throughout Europe. Welcome back Voyager! Voyager comment: “Europe, it has been a while indeed and what better way to mark our return to your shores (and to escape from ours) than with some other synth-tastic bands. We join VOLA and Four Stroke Baron across UK/Europe and we cannot wait to see your beautiful faces.” VOYAGER is using Patreon. Check out their Patreon page HERE. A full list of confirmed shows can be found below. 
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 Within Temptation and Evanescence are happy to announce that the anticipated co-headline ‘Worlds Collide’ European tour will still happen this year. The European arena tour that was originally due to kick off in March 2022, will now move to November and December 2022. All existing tickets & VIP packages will remain valid for the rescheduled dates and all venues remain the same. Both bands stated earlier:- “As the world is slowly reopening again, we have been feeling optimistic about the tour actually taking place in March and April. However - a lot of countries still have restrictions in place, and we are forced to make a decision right now for logistical reasons. We are aware that many fans are preparing to make their plans to attend the shows, some of which involve travel, and given the uncertainty as to exactly when certain countries will lift their restrictions, we are left with no choice but to reschedule the tour, hopefully for the final time.” All existing tickets & VIP packages will remain valid for the rescheduled dates and all venues remain the same. For more information, please visit www.worldscollidetour.net Rescheduled dates: 2022 November:
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Follow Within Temptation Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | Twitter | Website Follow Evanescence Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube  Photo Credit: Kiril Kainulainen Finland’s violent pop crew Blind Channel have just announced their Sick & Dangerous Tour 2022, which will see them play throughout Europe next year. After recently announcing to share the stage with Eskimo Callboy in early 2022 the band now makes the next step by hosting their own European headline tour. Blind Channel comments: “It’s incredible that we’re able to start preparing for a wide headline tour in Europe. We’re also super excited to play our first shows ever in Russia and to be able to play songs from our fourth album. 2022 will be massive.” The band also recently released the new single ‘We Are No Saints’. You can watch the video and listen to it HERE.  Tour Dates 2022
https://www.blindchannelofficial.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blindchannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@blindchannel https://www.facebook.com/BlindChannelBand Ukrainian modern metallers Jinjer announce European headline tour dates in September & October 202123/3/2021  Jinjer have announced a short album release tour in 14 select cities around Europe, together with Swedish special guests and deathcore brutalists Humanity's Last Breath and French cinematic metallers Hypno5e. This package is not only a buffet of some of the most cutting edge bands in metal today but will also be the first chance to hear brand new Jinjer music live. While their Macro World Tour was suddenly cut short in March 2020 – Jinjer did manage to pull off the impossible in September 2020 by doing a short tour of Germany and Switzerland, making them the first Non-European band to cross International borders and successfully tour during the pandemic. Grab tickets for the EU Tour HERE  Catch Jinjer on their EU tour w/ Humanity's Last Breath & Hypno5e 18.09.21 - SK - BRATISLAVA / Majestic 19.09.21 - CZ - JABLONEC NAD NISOU / Eurocentrum 20.09.21 - PL - KRAKOW / Hype Park 22.09.21 - DE - LEIPZIG / Hellraiser 23.09.21 - DE- ROSTOCK / Mau Club 24.09.21 - DE - POTSDAM / Lindenpark 25.09.21 - DE - AARHUS / Train 26.09.21 - NL - NIJMEGEN / Doornroosje 28.09.21 - FR - REIMS / Cartonnerie 29.09.21 - CH - PRATTELN / Z7 30.09.21 - DE - MANNHEIM / Alte Feuerwache 01.10.21 - DE - SAARBRUECKEN / Garage 02.10.21 - DE - COLOGNE / Euroblast Festival 03.10.21 - FR - STRASBOURG / La Laiterie JINJER is:
JINJER online:  South Korean symphonic metal group Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy have announced the new dates supporting the excellent Italian band Fleshgod Apocalypse on the first leg of their huge European tour in 2021. The band will be appearing on all the dates from 30.09.21 to 11.10.21 which takes in Germany, France, England, Spain and Portugal. There are not many chances to catch Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy live in Europe so although these dates are a way off, be sure to note it in your dark and gothic calendars. Also appearing on these shows will be Canadian death metal group Ex Deo. This is a line-up not to be missed!  The Lord Ov Shadows, the most recent album from Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy, won “Best Metal Album of The Year” at the 2019 Korean Music Awards. The Lord Ov Shadows comprises of over 46 minutes of outstanding relentlessness and doom, an absolute must for lovers of the genre. Classical gothic music is the primary essence of Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy, with anguished vocals and brooding instruments performing chapters and poems which evoke nothingness and wholeness, darkness and daylight, beauty and ugliness! Read more about The Lord Ov Shadows …here Available now from: Shop Sliptrick | Spotify | Apple Music | & other major stores The Lord Ov Shadows | Released on January 22nd, 2019 via Sliptrick Records Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy are: Material Pneuma – Vocals Gash – Guitars Senyt – Guitars Reverof – Bass Confyverse – Drums Genie – Keyboards Band links: Official Website | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | On Sliptrick  The undisputed queen of metal Doro hosted the first metal drive-in show last week! Hundreds of her fans celebrated her famous hits including 'Für Immer', 'Love Me In Black' and 'All For Metal'. During the 'All We Are' encore, she climbed down from the stage and sang for fans at their cars whilst they flashed their lights and honked their horns. Doro comments:- "Over the last few weeks I've really missed my fans and also my band. The drive-in show has been a real unique experience and career highlight for me. It feels great to rock out together again. Hopefully, we can soon enjoy normal shows again as well." Watch the show here: youtu.be/_PpHjFzx8-I  One and a half years after the release of her extremely successful double album Forever Warriors, Forever United, Doro has already started working on material for a new album. "Since February, I've been back in the studio in the USA. There are some pretty awesome things happening in these writing sessions", Doro reveals. But fans will be pleased to hear that they don't have to wait for the album release to hear some of the new music Doro has been working on as she plans to release her new single, 'Brickwall' digitally on June 26th 2020 and on vinyl on July 31st 2020. Doro explains:- "Brickwall is a harbinger for the upcoming album that will be released in 2021. I want to give my fans a taste of what it's going to be like - and the song also fits quite well with these dark times. The lyrics are about unbreakable, unconditional love for a person in deep trouble. Even though it isn't always easy to deal with that person, you still do everything to support them and get through the dark times side by side - even if you literally have to tear down walls." 'Brickwall' was recorded in Hamburg with Andreas Bruhn (Ex-The Sisters Of Mercy) and will also be available on gold and silver 7" vinyl, limited to 300 copies each. Doro promises:- "The b-side will feature a great live version of 'Soldier Of Metal'. The song was recorded during our recent Forever Warriors tour in winter, where the song was celebrated by the fans every single evening. It's supposed to help fans remember the feeling of a live show and raise anticipation for the next tour, that can hopefully start this autumn." Pre-add / pre-save the single digitally: nblast.de/DoroBrickwallPreSave Pre-order the vinyl here: nblast.de/Doro-Brickwall doromusic.com facebook.com/doropeschofficial nuclearblast.de/doro  This year's Wacken Open Air has been cancelled According to yesterday's decision by the federal German government all major events in Germany are banned until 31 August 2020 to prevent further spreading of the corona pandemic. This means that this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air, which has been scheduled to the period from July 30th to the 1st of August 2020, will not take place. Wacken co-founder Holger Hübner explains:- "We are facing an unprecedented situation and for the first time in 30 years we have to announce with a heavy heart that unfortunately there cannot be a Wacken Open Air this year. Our whole team has been working intensively on the festival these last last months and the more all of us are bitterly disappointed that we are not allowed to celebrate a Wacken Open Air together with our visitors and the bands this year." His fellow co-founder Thomas Jensen adds:- "This administrative order affects us heavily and we will need some time to process the bad news. Nevertheless, we support the decision of the German government in this difficult situation for the whole world. The health and safety of all visitors, artists, employees, tradesmen, security and rescue services, public authorities and all other participants has always been our highest priority. We as promoters are therefore bound to take an even greater responsibility and have to follow the instructions of the experts." With regard to all other open questions such as W:O:A 2021 and the options concerning the already purchased tickets, we will return with another statement as soon as possible and kindly ask for a little patience. The promoters of the Wacken Open Air would like to give their heartfelt thanks for the trust received in this unprecedented situation for everyone involved. More information about the Wacken Open Air can be found at wacken.com.  Cello metal giants Apocalyptica unite with Epica to entertain audiences all over the continent from Budapest to Barcelona on the Epic Apocalypse Tour. The two will co-headline and will be joined by the exciting, progressive metal band Wheel, who will open each night with their engaging juxtapose of time-defying grooves and deep social exploration. Eicca Toppinen states that:- “This is all about adventure, exploration and bringing the dynamic excitement of symphonic metal to yet more fans both old and new. Both ourselves and Epica have the chance to reach each other’s audiences and also continue on our own exciting, and unique journeys. As we’ve said before, Cell-0 is, for us, a return to our roots while exploring new artistic universes within that realm, and this tour will help our horizons expand even further. So come one, come all, because we are going to present a great night of entertainment.” Simone Simons from Epica is equally excited:- “To celebrate the upcoming release of our long awaited 8th album, we are going to bring the 'Epic Apocalypse Tour' to Europe together with our friends from the mighty Apocalyptica. It's a great new step as we'll be playing some new, bigger venues which allows us to add some new exciting production to the show as well. We couldn't be more excited to present our new songs and to finally tour with Apocalyptica. See you there!” With Apocalyptica and Epica guaranteed to push each other to new heights every night - not to mention some exciting new production - the Epic Apocalypse Tour is not one to miss under any circumstances.  EPIC APOCALYPSE UK & EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
OCTOBER 21st - Switzerland, Zurich, Komplex 22nd - Switzerland, Lausanne, Metropole 23rd - Italy, Milan, Fabrique 25th - Hungary, Budapest, Barba Negra 26th - Czech Republic, Brno, Hala Vodova 27th - Germany, Munich, Tonhalle 29th - Sweden, Stockholm, Berns 30th - Norway, Oslo, Sentrum 31st - Denmark, Copenhagen, Amager Bio NOVEMBER 2nd - Germany, Hannover, Capitol 3rd - Germany, Hamburg, Docks 4th - Germany, Berlin, Columbiahalle 6th - Poland, Warsaw, Progresja 8th - Germany, Leipzig, Haus Auensee 9th - Austria, Vienna, Gasometer 26th - Portugal, Lisbon, Coliseum 28th - Spain, Murcia, Gamma 29th - Spain, Madrid, La Riviera 30th - Spain, Barcelona, Razzmatazz DECEMBER 3rd - France, Paris, Zenith 4th - Belgium, Brussels, AB 5th - UK, London, Roundhouse 7th - UK, Bristol, 02 Academy 8th - UK, Glasgow, Academy 9th - UK, Manchester, Academy 11th - Netherlands, Amsterdam, Afas 12th - Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Dan Atelier 15th - Germany, Cologne, Carlswerk Victoria 16th - Germany, Wiesbaden, Schlachtof 17th - Germany, Ludwigsburg, MHP Arena General sale will commence on Friday Feb 21st at 9am GMT, 10am CET. Apocalyptica VIP upgrades will also go on sale at the same time. Apocalyptica links for both VIP and regular tickets can be found in the following two locations. VIP - https://apocalyptica.merchcowboy.com/tickets.html REGULAR - https://www.apocalyptica.com/#dates Follow Apocalytica on: www.facebook.com/Apocalyptica www.instagram.com/apocalypticaofficial www.twitter.com/apocalypticafi www.apocalyptica.com |
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