Metal dance phenomenon Babymetal have announced the release of a new 13 track live album on December 9th via earMUSIC / Edel. With a carefully selected track-listing, the CD captures the spectacular performance recorded at Babymetal’s first ever UK Arena show, “Babymetal World Tour 2016 kicks off at The SSE Arena, Wembley”, which took place in London on April 2nd. The show saw Babymetal become the first Japanese artist in history to perform a headline show at The SSE Arena, Wembley. This headline show garnered an attendance of 12,000 people, where Babymetal also broke the merchandise sales record of the venue, creating history once again. A digital version will be released December 30th. Babymetal’s second album “Metal Resistance” was released simultaneously worldwide on April 1, 2016 and ranked in at No.15 on the UK Official Album Chart, which is the highest rank acquired by a Japanese artist to date. The album also charted at No.39 on the US Billboard chart making Babymetal the first Japanese artist in 53 years to have made the charts and second in the history of Japanese artists. The release coincides with their UK tour as special guests to RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS. Catch them at the following shows: Monday 5 December London The O2 Tuesday 6 December London The O2 Thursday 8 December Glasgow The SSE Hydro Saturday 10 December Birmingham Genting Arena Sunday 11 December Birmingham Genting Arena Wednesday 14 December Manchester Arena Thursday 15 December Manchester Arena Sunday 18 December London The O2 www.en.babymetal.jp/home www.facebook.com/BABYMETAL.jp www.ear-music.net www.facebook.com/earMUSICofficial www.youtube.com/earMUSICofficial
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Carach Angren are currently unleashing a sinister video clip for the track "When Crows Tick on Windows" taken from the Dutch latest horror metal masterpiece This Is No Fairytale'. The clip is now exclusively streaming via the official media partners listed below. Metal Obsession (AU) Spark (CZ) Metal Hammer (DE) Horns-Up (FR) Lángoló Gitárok (HU) Metal Wani (IN) Andfari (IS) Metalitalia (IT) Never Mind The Hype (NL) Metal Hammer (NO) Loud (PT) Antichrist Magazine (UA) Metal Hammer (UK) The band comments: "We are very proud to unveil our new visual piece of horror, 'When Crows Tick On Windows'. This clip will take you through dark, dramatic and sad scenarios accompanying the pitch black story of two children on the run. We would like to thank everyone involved and hope to see you on our current tour through the US and Canada!" CREDITS Track & clip: "When Crows Tick On Windows" Album: 'This Is No Fairytale' Video by Rick Jacops / Backstage Film Productions & Carach Angren Dancers: Myrna van Rens, Eva Rutten, Lonneke van der Meijs, Loes Goumans, Annelieke Schütte-Staal, Karin Groenen Crew: Julien Wijers, Stefan Wijers, Erik Wijnands, Ria Hendriks Thanks to: Clemens Wijers Music Productions, Landbouwbelang Maastricht, Arons BV, Victor 4art, Rien Rooden, Stef Jacops, Merith Rooden, Joris Rooden ,Arjen Zuidgeest. Danny Ruland & Jeroen Arons, Chris Jacops, Paul Kops, Boef the Pug, Manon Wischman, Milo Timmermans www.carach-angren.nl www.facebook.com/carachangren Almost four years have passed since Persefone unleashed to their highly acclaimed album “Spiritual Migration”. An impressive album that took both the press and the listeners by storm (1,2 million clicks on Youtube!). When the calendar shows February 24, 2017 it´s finally time to experience the evolution of Persefone with their new album “Aathma”! The album will contain 10 new songs and it´s mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street. The artwork is once again created by Travis Smith. “Aathma” will for sure set the standard for progressive metal in 2017! Persefone´s own words about “Aathma”: "It’s only once in every three, four years that we can express ourselves with freedom as musicians, by making music under the name of Persefone. Each album is a picture of our lives and the way we're experiencing this journey. It’s the first time we feel there’s someone out there, waiting for the album and we are doing our best to make honest music that shows the spirit and essence of the band. It’s not about releasing albums. It’s all about the music." “Aathma” will be released on CD, 12” double vinyl, a limited digipak edition and of course as digital download. Persefone is releasing a crowd-funding campaign in conjunction with these news, in order to finance the album, and keep people informed and on-track towards the big date in 2017. The crowd-funding campaign can be viewed here: http://vkm.is/persefone Intromental, Vicisolum and Metalized present: Persefone European tour 2017: Persefone is the new rising star on the European progressive melodeath scene. Having released 4 critically acclaimed albums, and about to deliver the 5th album of extreme technical skills and fantastic songwriting, this band has climbed from being an unknown band from Andorra to claiming headliner status in Europe. Persefone has previously toured the continent, as support for Obituary and Leprous, until they - in 2015 - co-headlined alongside Loch Vostok. The 2015 tour proved to the band, that it was high time, to do their own headliner tour, and with the new album in the luggage, they are more ready than ever, to shred the stages to a pulp. As support, Persefone is bringing along the most interesting band to emerge from Greece for many years: The progressive sensation Poem. The band has released 2 albums, and 2016's "Skein Syndrome" is a tour de force in how to combine Tool, Pain Of Salvation and Opeth to perfection. Poem toured all over Europe in the spring of 2016, as support for mighty Amorphis, with loads of new followers. The 2017 Aathma tour schedule is as follows: 07/4: ES - Barcelona, Razzmatazz www.salarazzmatazz.com 08/4: ES - Madrid, Changó www.changoclub.es 09/4: ES - Murcia, Garaje www.garajebeatclub.es 11/4: IT - Milano, Barrio's Cafe www.barrioscafe.it 12/4: DE - München, Backstage www.backstage.eu 13/4: TBA 14/4: FR - Paris, La Boule Noire www.laboule-noire.fr 15/4: FR - Nantes, La Ferrailleur www.leferrailleur.fr 16/4: UK - London, Underworld Camden www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk 17/4: DE - Essen, Turock www.turock.de 18/4: NL - Hoofddorp, Podium Duycker www.duycker.nl 19/4: NL - Nijmegen, Merleyn www.doornroosje.nl 20/4: DE - Hamburg, Markthalle www.markthalle-hamburg.de 21/4: DK - Copenhagen, Forbrændingen www.forbraendingen.dk 22/4: SE - Stockholm, Göta Källare www.gotakallare.com www.persefone.com www.facebook.com/persefoneband Swedish heavy metal heroes Sabaton released their latest, highly-acclaimed record, The Last Stand, on August 19 through Nuclear Blast. The album reached the highest US & Canadian chart entries in the bands history debuting at #63 on the Billboard U.S. Top 200 album chart, #2 on the Billboard Hard Music chart, #2 on the Canadian Hard Music Chart, and #20 on the Canadian Top 200 album chart. The Last Stand also holds the #5 position on the Billboard Top Rock album chart, #4 on the Billboard Independent albums chart, and #19 on the Billboard Top Current Albums chart. Worldwide first week chart positions for The Last Stand include: #1 - Czech Republic #1 - Finland #1 - Sweden #2 - Germany #4 - Belgium #11 - Netherlands #11 - Norway #15 - Hungary #17 - UK #29 - Australia #92 - Ireland Additionally, the band has revealed the first track-by-track trailer today, telling more about the stories behind the songs. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/_nIPHU6N1IM Get the new album here: http://nblast.de/SabatonLastStandNB Or digitally: http://nblast.de/SabatonDownloads www.SABATON.net www.facebook.com/sabaton www.twitter.com/SABATON www.youtube.com/SABATON German black metal stalwarts Imperium Dekadenz are now unleashing their forthcoming fifth full-length 'Dis Manibvs', which has been scheduled for release on August 26th. 'Dis Manibvs' is exclusively streaming via the official media partners listed below. Metal As Fuck (AU) Spark (CZ) Metal Hammer (DE) Rockzone (ES) La Grosse Radio (FR) Langolo Gitarok (HU) Andfari (IS) Rock Hard (IT) Zware Metalen (NL) Metal Hammer (NO) Musick Magazine (PL) Ultraje (PT) Antichrist Magazine (UA) Metal Hammer (UK) Imperium Dekadenz comment regarding their new album: “We are proud that our fifth album ‘Dis Manibvs’ is now streaming in its entirety. In our opinion this album is our most diverse output so far. It carries the typical Imperium Dekadenz mark from the first note, but we have added a new energy. Its epic and melodic parts will carry you off to mysterious and unknown places – like ancient ruins over the vulnerable sides of our spirits. We put our very hearts and souls into these songs! We hope that you enjoy this new journey into the dark realms of ancient cultures and the night." The artwork of 'Dis Manibvs' has been created by Francesco De Luca and can be viewed together with track-list above. www.imperium-dekadenz.de www.facebook.com/ImperiumDekadenz The Dutch symphonic metal stars EPICA are ready to release the second studio trailer for their upcoming masterpiece The Holographic Principle. In this new clip, the band shows its work and experimentation with many new instruments and how it affected the depth and diversity of their new sound: https://youtu.be/HzqHyRu1oSc "Recording this album felt like being a kid in a candystore", states Keyboarder Coen Janssen. "Never before have we used more live-instruments. Recording them ourselves and hearing the music come 'alive' like that is an indescribable feeling! I'm sure these efforts make this album our best yet!" In case you missed the first trailer, where EPICA spoke about their songwriting process and revealed their first song snippets, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/LSlEVPjG7rg EPICA's new masterpiece The Holographic Principle will be released via Nuclear Blast on September 30th, but you can already see the track-list here:
Don't miss EPICA on tour! 06.08. LT Zarasai City - Roko Naktys The band's own EPIC METAL FEST: 01.10. NL Tilburg - Epic Metal Fest Netherlands 15.10. BR Sao Paulo - Epic Metal Fest Brazil EPICA + POWERWOLF 12.01. D Wiesbaden - Schlachthof 13.01. D Cologne - Palladium 14.01. D Ludwigsburg - MHP Arena 16.01. CH Geneve - Salle Des Fetes De Thonex 17.01. CH Zurich - Volkshaus 18.01. IT Milan - Live Club 20.01. D Munich - Tonhalle 21.01. A Vienna - Gasometer 24.01. PL Warsaw - Progresja 25.01. D Berlin - Huxley's 27.01. D Oberhausen - Turbinenhalle 28.01. CZ Prague - Forum Karlin 01.02. BE Brussels- Ancienne Belgique 03.02. UK London - o2 Shepherd's Bush Empire 04.02. F Paris - Le Zénith More dates coming soon...! Get your tickets here: www.epica.nl/tour EPICA VIP upgrades are available here: www.epica.soundrink.com www.epica.nl www.facebook.com/epica www.nuclearblast.de/epica Fresh, dark and extremely powerful are only a few of the best ways to accurately describe Lacuna Coil’s latest opus 'Delirium', which encompasses the strength and heavy approach of thrash metal from the 90’s twisted with goth elements into a modern style. Now, the group proudly presents the album’s first official music video for its gripping title track 'Delirium' which was directed by Michael Winkler (iconographic). Cristina Scabbia states: "We filmed our parts for this video in one evening while we were on the US tour this past May. We used a Go-Pro against a black backdrop and we wanted something that would be purposely rough, something that could remind some weird lost videos found after years and years. The whole video edited together with the parts filmed by the director with an actress turned out as a very strange sort of a trip, where a girl tries to tight up memories and details together to try to find her sanity back, somehow. I really like some of the scenes as they reminded me some kind of Korean horror movies vibe and it is totally fitting the ‘Delirium' vibe and concept. It also leaves a lot to the imagination, so thanks for checking it out and enjoy." Catch Lacuna Coil on one of their many shows in 2016: Summer festivals: 22.07.16 (IT) Vinci (FI) - Festa Dell’Unicorno 29.07.2016 (IT) Rapallo (GE) - Beer "Art" Rock Summer Festival 05.08.2016 (IT) San Benedetto del Tronto (AP) - Maremoto Festival (free entry) 13.08.16 (AT) Graz - Metal On The Hill Festival 09.09.26 (NO) Bergen - Edge: Nordic 08.-09.10.16 (J) Tokyo - Loudpark Festival Australia: 12.10.16 (AUS) Perth - Amplifier Bar 13.10.16 (AUS) Melbourne - Max Watt’s 14.10.16 (AUS) Sydney - The Metro Theatre 15.10.16 (AUS) Brisbane - Max Watt’s Europe: 20.10.16 (FR) Paris - Cabaret Sauvage 21.10.16 (B) Vosselaar - Biebob 22.10.16 (NL) Tilburg - 013 24.10.16 (DE) Cologne - Underground 25.10.16 (DE) Berlin - White Trash Ballroom 26.10.16 (DE) Hamburg - Logo 28.10.16 (DK) Copenhagen - Vega (Small Hall) 29.10.16 (SE) Malmo - KB 30.10.16 (NO) Oslo - John Dee 31.10.16 (SE) Stockholm - Nalen 02.11.16 (DE) Essen - Zeche Carl 03.11.16 (DE) Munich - Strom 04.11.16 (CZ) Prague - Rock Café 07.11.16 (CH) Pratteln - Konzertfabrik Z7 08.11.16 (FR) Strasbourg - La Laiterie 10.11.16 (UK) Bristol - Marble Factory 11.11.16 (UK) London - Koko 13.11.16 (UK) Birmingham - O2 Institute2 14.11.16 (UK) Newcastle - Riverside 15.11.16 (UK) Glasgow - Garage 16.11.16 (UK) Manchester - Academy 2 18.11.16 (UK) Southampton - 1865 20.11.16 (FR) Cognac - West Rock 22.11.16 (ES) Madrid - But 23.11.16 (ES) Granada - El Tren 24.11.16 (ES) Barcelona - Razzmatazz 26.11.16 (IT) Pordenone - Il Deposito 27.11.16 (IT) Rome - Orion 28.11.16 (IT) Milan - Live Club 29.11.16 (IT) Bologna - Zona Roveri 02.12.16 (TR) Istanbul - KucukCiftlik Park 03.12.16 (TR) Izmir - Container Hall 04.12.16 (TR) Ankara - Jolly Joker Ankara http://www.lacunacoil.it https://www.facebook.com/lacunacoil http://www.centurymedia.com http://www.twitter.com/centurymediaeu http://www.facebook.com/centurymedia http:/www.cmdistro.com British Progressive Metallers Dreamwaves are set to release their brilliant debut EP, “Elements” on August 15th through indie label Infectious Sounds. Label owner Phil Gavin Bennett had this to say on the signing: “Infectious Sounds are pleased to announce the signing of Brighton based Tech Metal band Dreamwaves, featuring ex members of Callista & Asperitas! The new EP will be available for pre-orders very soon!” Guitarist David Lovejoy stated: "We're extremely happy to put this EP out via Infectious sounds. Its been in the works for over a year now and we can't wait for everyone to hear it!" Dreamwaves is an instrumental progressive metal band from the south coast of the UK. Although new to the scene, they are already making an impact; playing shows with the likes of Cambion, Exist Immortal and Shields, to name a few. Dreamwaves effortlessly blend an impressive technicality, with a broad appreciation for melody and accessibility into their music. Incorporating staple metal sounds, with classical elements and an underlined nod to contemporary pop. Resting somewhere between the instrumental dynamics of Cynic, SiKTh & Animals As Leaders; Dreamwaves’s debut EP, “Elements”, flies between crushing heaviness, high octane guitar histrionics and layered ambience. Tracks like “Nines” scream out of the stereo with an exceptional urgency and charm, while “Echo” showcases a flirtation with jazz-infused melodies and borderline Converge level aggression, while the piano lead “Breeze” evolves and churns with masterful skill. While a young band, Dreamwaves have worked hard to push the limitations of their genre. With a strong EP firmly under their belts and with dates lining up, the young quartet are one to watch for fans of mind bending musical ingenuity https://www.facebook.com/dreamwavesuk Iconic UK metallers, Paradise Lost, have signed a worldwide deal with German-based metal powerhouse Nuclear Blast! Formed in Halifax, West Yorkshire in 1988 and still boasting 4 of its 5 original members, the band are widely-credited with co-founding the gothic metal genre with their sophomore album, 'Gothic' (1991). Through the years, Paradise Lost have changed their style effectively and reinvented themselves again and again. They elbowed their way from their original melodic death metal sound on their debut, 'Lost Paradise' (1990) to the classic 'Icon' (1993) and more experimental 'One Second' (1997). Finally they went back to the roots with their current release, 'The Plague Within' (2015) achieving some of the best reviews of their career. Vocalist Nick Holmes commented: "Paradise Lost's career has run alongside Nuclear Blast Records since the label began in the late 80's. And as huge fans of original death metal, we still have the majority of the label's first releases from those very early days. It's pretty incredible to see how the label has become a real force in metal music over the years, both in Europe and America and now, nearly 30 years later, in a new chapter for the band, it's exciting for Paradise Lost to be a part of Nuclear Blast!" Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger adds: "As a fan from day one I've been following Paradise Lost ever since their death metal era, but have also enjoyed watching them grow into something even bigger and so unique. They defined and later on re-defined the gothic genre and always delivered the most dark and memorable songs. It's a great pleasure to finally welcome the band to the ever-growing Nuclear Blast family! Needless to say that we're very much looking forward to this partnership!" Paradise Lost will be playing at renowned Catton Park based metal festival; Bloodstock Festival, on August 13th where they will be playing the main stage alongside the likes of Gojira, Mastodon and Fear Factory. Tickets are available here. www.paradiselost.co.uk www.facebook.com/paradiselostofficial www.nuclearblast.de/paradiselost Majestic Dutch Aymphonic Metallers Epica will be back in the UK next year playing a one-off London show at o2 Shepherd's Bush Empire alongside German Power Metallers Powerwolf. 'We are excited to return to gorgeous London to promote our upcoming album which will be released later this year. On the 3rd of February, we will play an exclusive show at the legendary Shepherd's Bush Empire in London. We simply can't wait to perform the new songs and a wide array of the entire Epica discography for our English fans at such a beautiful location.' says Epica frontwoman Simone Simons. The event will take place on Friday 3rd February 2017. Tickets go on sale this Friday 14th May at 10am and are also available as of today through O2's pre-sale. Tickets available from myticket.co.uk / seetickets.com VIP-upgrades are available from: www.soundrink.com Epica have announced the follow up to 2014’s critically-acclaimed studio album ‘The Quantum Enigma’ will be released via Nuclear Blast this Autumn. Stay tuned for more info. https://www.facebook.com/epica/ |
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