 Unique Leader Records is proud to announce the UK / EU Unique Legion tour, featuring Vulvodynia (SA), The Last Ten Seconds of Life, Bonecarver & Bound In Fear. Dates:
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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  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  Dutch powerhouse Within Temptation are continuing to break through barriers and have announced a spectacular immersive event, The Aftermath – A Show In A Virtual Reality, which will combine music with bleeding-edge technology to create an out of this world event like no other. Frontwoman Sharon Den Adel comments:- “During the whole pandemic we weren’t keen on doing a livestream. The magic of seeing and hearing a band perform live – combined with the energy of the crowd – is something you cannot simply recreate with a livestream. So, for a long time we were clueless. One thing we knew for sure: we would not compromise on a livestream if we could offer something out of the ordinary, something jaw dropping, intriguing, spectacular and mythical! Then we found it: a world that we could shape into our wildest fantasies and in which we, as a band, could perform while still maintaining the dynamics and magic of our traditional live-show. We are absolutely thrilled to invite you to Within Temptation: The Aftermath – A Show In A Virtual Reality. A show that takes place in different scenes of a post-apocalyptic world, in which we are witness of the aftermath of destruction of mankind. A world in which it is unknown if anyone or anything of the human race survived. It is a search for answers - about both its becoming as well as its legacy. The Aftermath is a show fuelled by bleeding-edge technology that enables the band to do a performance that’s out of this world – literally! In this one-hour show Within Temptation will play a variety of newer and older songs in four different worlds, that interact with both the band and the music. Expect guest singers from all over the world to join the band on stage for striking duets in even more striking settings. With this show, Within Temptation builds a bridge between the now and the next time the band will be able to play again. “We are absolutely gutted that the Worlds Collide Tour has been pushed back again and we cannot perform live in the same venue as our fans. With this digital show we hope that the fans can still feel our energy, our love for - and above all: our passion for music. Take care and we hope to see you on July 8 or July 9”. THE AFTERMATH – A SHOW IN A VIRTUAL REALITY
Tickets are available for €24,99 (1 person) or €29,99 (2 or more people watching in the same room) at within-temptation.com Along with the immersive event, Within Temptation have announced the release of a brand-new single ‘Shed My Skin’, which will be out two weeks before the show. For this song Within Temptation have teamed up with German metalcore band Annisokay. This collaboration has resulted in a bombastic, heartfelt metal anthem. ‘Shed My Skin’ is the third single of the series of Within Temptation’s independent releases and will be out via all streaming services on June 25th, 2021. The official music video of this song will premiere during Within Temptation: The Aftermath – A Show In A Virtual Reality on July 8th and July 9th, 2021.  Fans who missed symphonic extreme metal masters Chthonic’s triumphant return to the stage to headline Taiwan’s massive Megaport Festival in March will have the opportunity to experience the show with the release of the Chthonic Megaport 2021 live album and video on May 19. Chthonic Megaport 2021 will be available digitally and as a special limited “anti-epidemic bundle” including a physical CD, Chthonic medical-quality mask, a Chthonic mask lanyard, large and small Chthonic mask containers and a small Chthonic spray can for sanitizer will be available. Pre-orders are available at https://ciongzo.com/en/product_detail.php?id=602. After making history by successfully managing the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan was able to move forward with the Megaport Festival, the first large-scale rock festival since the unprecedented global lockdown. Taking place March 27-28 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the festival featured more than 100 artists on 10 stages. Founded in 2006 by Chthonic’s Freddy Lim, who left the organizing team after being elected as a member of Taiwanese Parliament in 2016, Megaport Festival attracts tens of thousands of people every year, with this year’s festival selling out its 20,000 tickets within five minutes. For their performance, Chthonic was joined by Audrey Tang, a long-time Chthonic fan who currently holds the seat of Digital Minister in Taiwan's cabinet. Lim shared his thoughts on the occasion:- “I felt very excited and grateful when I stood on the stage. I cherished the connection between the crowd and me, and I also wanted to cheer up the people around the world who watched the show through the live broadcast so much.” Lim also used the Megaport appearance as an excuse to reclaim his once-fit body, which he shows off on the album’s cover and in the “Set Fire to the Island” video:- “I have always been fit in the past. But after entering politics and having a baby, I didn't have enough time to exercise, so I was a little out of shape. Last year I promised the fans that if the Megaport Festival was held as scheduled, I will get my fit body back and take off my shirt in this show. So, I take off my shirt later in the song! Good to have my fit body back!”  While Taiwan is considered home of Austronesian peoples and a mystic island nation in the Orient, advanced technologies, modern cities, and upholding human rights and progressive values are also part of the image of Taiwan, and Chthonic gives the best interpretation of the contrasting images of the country. Chthonic's lyrics are inspired by Taiwanese mythology, folk stories and history, and the music incorporates elements of traditional Taiwanese folk music, enka and sorrowful melody from Taiwanese opera, accompanied by traditional Taiwanese musical instruments, such as hena, zheng - also known as "box zither"- and pgaku flute. Contemporary symphonic black metal, melodic death metal, blood-boiling riffs and solos are also integral parts of Chthonic's music. Several of Chthonic's albums have entered the In Taiwanese pop-music charts, and the band has been awarded the Golden Melody Award, the Taiwanese version of the Grammy Award. With exception of its earlier works, Chthonic's albums include Seediq Bale (2007), Mirror of Retribution (2009), Takasago Army (2011) and Bú-Tik (2013) were all released worldwide, with positive feedback from music critics. The band took on a lower profile with a reduced number of performances after Lim’s election into the Parliament in 2016, but they still released the album Battlefields of Asura in 2018, which won the Golden Melody Award for Best Band, as well as a number of other nominations. In 2019, Chthonic held a concert with a symphony orchestra in the square in front of Taiwan’s Presidential Office. It attracted 50,000 people, and its live video and audio was digitally released in 2020. From Fuji Rock and Summer Sonic in Japan to Ozzfest in the US, Download in the UK and WOA in Germany, Chthonic has performed at major music festivals around the world, and has had toured hundreds of shows in Europe, North America and Asia. The group has also worked with many internationally renowned artists, including Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe, Trivium’s Matt Heafy, guitarist Marty Friedman, Japanese folk singer Hajime Chitose, and Hong Kong diva Dennise Ho. CHTHONIC 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  Imperial Age are happy to announce their first 120-minute online show streaming from the heart of Russia - Moscow! Tune in for full two hour set plus exclusive extras at 6:00pm UK on Saturday April 25, 2020 Tune in here: http://www.imperial-age.com/stream/ Due to the current events connected with COVID-19 and postponed UK tour dates till September, the band have made a decision to play a big online gig for those who are spending their time in self-isolation, but still want to take part in worldwide metal events and keep rocking. Explosive guitar riffs, powerful voices and beautiful ladies will capture your attention on Saturday April, 25 at 19.00 CET (6 pm GMT). Each of you has a unique opportunity to join the stream and become a part of an exclusive metal event while enjoying a spectacular show of Russian Symphonic Metal. Imperial Age will introduce their new songs from the upcoming album for the first time and all the hits from the previous ones. Between the songs the members of the band will answer the most intriguing questions from the online chat, share their reflections on the current situation in the world and tell you about their future plans. Don‘t miss a chance to see your favourite band and to spend an unforgettable night with Russian divas and metalists! The admission is absolutely free of charge! You can make your donations before, during and after the show and support the band. https://www.imperial-age.com https://www.facebook.com/imperialageofficial https://www.instagram.com/imperialage/  Evanescence and Within Temptation are pleased to announce they have rescheduled their highly anticipated co-headline ‘Worlds Collide’ European tour. The European arena tour that was originally due to kick off on this weekend will now move to September. All existing tickets & VIP packages will remain valid for the rescheduled dates and all venues remain the same - except for Hamburg & Frankfurt. The Hamburg show will move to the Barclaycard Arena; all tickets will be honoured at the new venue & extra tickets to this show will be on sale immediately. We expect to have an update on Frankfurt shortly. Evanescence is currently in the studio working on a brand new album and will be releasing the first offering from it this month. Within Temptation is working on brand new music which will be released in the near future to coincide with the new tour dates. For more information, please visit www.worldscollidetour.net Rescheduled dates: September 2020: WED 2nd Glasgow, UK The SSE Hydro Arena (tickets valid from original April 28 show) THU 3rd Leeds, UK First Direct Arena (tickets valid from original April 30 show) SAT 5th Birmingham, UK Arena Birmingham (tickets valid from original May 1 show) SUN 6th London, UK The O2 (tickets valid from original April 7) TUE 8th Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome (tickets valid from original April 21 show) WED 9th Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome (tickets valid from original April 22 show) FRI 11th Brussels, BE Palais 12 (tickets valid from original April 4 show) SAT 12th Brussels, BE Palais 12 (tickets valid from original April 24 show) MON 14th Paris, FR Accor hotels Arena (tickets valid from original April 5 show) THU 17th Hamburg, DE Barclaycard Arena (tickets valid from original April 17 show)^^ FRI 18th Leipzig, DE Leipzig Arena (tickets valid from original April 18 show) MON 21st Berlin, DE Velodrom (tickets valid from original April 9 show) TUE 22nd Munich, DE Zenith (tickets valid from original April 15 show) THU 24th Düsseldorf, DE Mitsubishi Electric Halle (tickets valid from original April 20 show) FRI 25th Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU Rockhal (tickets valid from original April 26 show) SUN 27th Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion (tickets valid from original April 12th show) TUE 29th Milan, IT Mediolanum Forum Milan (tickets valid from original April 14 show) October 2020: THU 1st Madrid, ES Palacio Vistalegre ** (tickets valid from Original May 3 show) ** Evanescence only ^^ New venue – tickets will be honoured but email serviceteam@fkpscorpio.com with any questions Follow Evanescence Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Follow Within Temptation Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | Twitter | Website  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  Top Russian outfit Imperial Age are offering four young UK bands the chance to support them on their upcoming UK tour which kicks off at The Dome in London on April 16, 2020. If your band wants an opportunity to play up to a sixty minute set at one of the shows below then get entered at the link below. Imperial Age comment:- “We have received a lot of requests from a lot of bands all over the world to join us at our UK concerts in April 2020. We have given it a thorough thought and this is what we have come up with this - These days its very hard for new bands to get themselves heard. Labels don‘t sign new bands, they want them to build up a fanbase first – and even then its extremely hard. Promoters aren't really interested in them either. Usually bands have to pay an arm and a leg for everything, and the conditions aren't good. We have experienced this ourselves and only huge support from you – our fans, allowed us to start doing music full-time without the help of a record label. However, Destiny has been very good to us, and a few years ago we were very kindly helped by Christofer Johnsson when he allowed us to join the Therion European tour at a time when we were totally unknown in Europe. So we would like to give back as much as we can. We want to give new bands an opportunity – so we will be setting up a competition among young UK bands.” Check out how your band could make this happen here plus terms and conditions: http://www.imperial-age.com/support-competition/  IMPERIAL AGE April 2020 16th LONDON – The Dome 17th BIRMINGHAM – Asylum 18th MANCHESTER – Rebellion 19th GLASGOW – Ivory Blacks Watch out for special news concerning support bands soon https://www.imperial-age.com https://www.facebook.com/imperialageofficial https://www.instagram.com/imperialage/ |
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