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  Early 2026, symphonic metal pioneers EPICA and metal powerhouse AMARANTHE will unite on their European “Arcane Dimensions Tour”. With rotating co-headline slots, the trek will take them to 26 cities across 13 countries. As this will be the first tour in Europe in support of their new album “Aspiral” (out April 11th), which has been labelled as “a masterclass in storytelling, grandeur, and timeless melodies”, you can expect EPICA to bring yet another mesmerizing new live show. Inspired by their multiple sold-out “The Symphonic Synergy” experiences and supporting METALLICA in 2023, Simone Simons & Co are eager to bring you the majestic trademarks that propelled them to the top of the metal world. Buckle up, cause this band’s on fire! Formed in 2008, AMARANTHE have always walked their own path from the start. With absurdly catchy and crushing pop-metal anthems and euphoric live performances all over the globe, their impact on the scene has been immediate. Their latest album “T...

  THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, the fantastic metal quartet formed by members of Feuerschwanz,Amaranthe and Ad Infinitum, love to explore unseen lands and dive into the adventures of worldwide heroic characters. Sharing their stories with a dedicated fanbase, they now announce their debut album, Metamorphosis, out May 12, 2023 via Napalm Records. With this album, the unit around Ad Infinitum vocal queen Melissa Bonny and Feuerschwanz guitar virtuoso Hans Platz dip their soundscapes into mystical worlds, reinterpreting famous soundtrack themes and writing their own songs dedicated to their favorite characters. Setting off to the fantastic universe of Harry Potter, the first single, “Double Trouble / Lumos! (Hedwig's Theme)” is an expertly metallized medley mix featuring the tune of “Hedwig’s Theme”, cut from the beloved movie theme song featured throughout the entire film series, and the bewitching “Double Trouble”, taken from the third movie. The song comes along with a lavish music v...

  Fistful Of Metal, the brand new classic heavy metal magazine launches Featuring the inside story on the making of ’Ace Of Spades‘, MOTORHEAD lead the charge alongside the likes of HAMMERFALL, RAVEN, ARMORED SAINT, ENSLAVED, MONSTERS OF ROCK, AMARANTHE, MINDWARS, PARADISE LOST, IRON MAIDEN, PRIMITIVE MAN, SKELETAL REMAINS, HAVOK, HEATHEN, NECROPHOBIC, HENRIK PALM, R.I.P. and much more. Orders are available now at https://fistfulofmetalzine.bigcartel.com  and pre-orders have been shipped already with the debut issue hitting shops on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 AVAILABLE ONLINE OR IN WH SMITH, TESCO, AND ALL GOOD NEWSAGENTS. STOCKIST: https://seymour.co.uk/storefinder/ Search 'Fistful Of Metal' and type in your postcode to find nearest store. Watch the video of messages of support from Ivar Bjornson (Enslaved), David White (Heathen), Elize Ryd and Olof Morck (Amaranthe), John Bush (Armored Saint) and Mike Alvord (Mindwars) HERE: https://youtu.be/PIyIBT-k4YM Fistful Of Met...

  Fistful Of Metal, the brand new heavy metal magazine, has revealed their debut cover. Featuring the inside story on the making of ’Ace Of Spades‘, MOTORHEAD lead the charge alongside the likes of HAMMERFALL, RAVEN, ARMORED SAINT, ENSLAVED, MONSTERS OF ROCK, AMARANTHE, MINDWARS, PARADISE LOST, IRON MAIDEN and many more. Pre-orders are available now at https://fistfulofmetalzine.bigcartel.com with the debut issue hitting shops on Friday, October 23, 2020 Fistful Of Metal is a quarterly music title brought to you by Big Cheese Publishing Ltd, the successful team behind Big Cheese, Vive Le Rock, Down For Life and Louder Than War magazines for the last 24 years. “THE ONLY WAY TO FEEL THE NOISE IS WHEN IT‘S GOOD AND LOUD” To keep up with all the news sign up for the newsletter at www.fistfulofmetal.co.uk and for Advertising or anything else email info@fistfulofmetal.co.uk www.fistfulofmetal.co.uk www.facebook.com/fistfulofmetalmag

Last month, Nuclear Blast announced the signing of modern metal outfit AMARANTHE. To break up the recording sessions for their upcoming, yet-untitled 2020 studio album, the Swedish/Danish group kick off their 8-date "Helix Nordic Tour 2019" next week. In anticipation of the tour and to give fans a taster of what they can expect at the shows, AMARANTHE have launched a drum cam video, in which Morten Løwe Sørensen can be seen performing the track 'Call Out My Name' during their show at the Ice Hall in Helsinki on February 16, 2019. Watch the video by Antti Kangasaho now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwWcKnvu2hg The band will be returning to North American shores in support of their new record in August 2020. Support on this run comes from their label mates, Finnish heavy metal sextet BATTLE BEAST, as well as US-based theatrical metallers SEVEN SPIRES. Tickets as well as ticket + new album bundles are now available from amaranthe.soundrink.com . All upcomin...

Cyhra, a new band featuring Jake E., Jesper Strömblad, Peter Iwers, Alex Landenburg and Euge Valovirta have released their critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Letters To Myself’. The album features plenty of the magic that each member of the band has become known for over the years. From the catchy twin-guitar attack of Jesper Strömblad & Euge Valovirta, the soaring, soulful splendour of Jake E.’s unmistakable voice to the pummelling, groove-driven precision of Peter Iwers’ and Alex Landenburg’s rhythmic bedrock, every last moment crackles with the excitement of fresh territory, new challenges, and a brand new identity for all involved to embrace. The album was recorded & produced at various studios around the world, but mainly in Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden by Jakob Herrmann (Amaranthe, Anthrax, etc.) and at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark by Jacob Hansen(Amaranthe, Volbeat, etc.), who also mixed & mastered the album. ‘Letters To Myself’ album track-lis...

Cyhra Release New Single 'Karma' & Announce New Band Member Cyhra, a new band featuring ex-Amaranthe singer Jake E., ex-In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad, ex-In Flames bassist Peter Iwers and ex-Annihilator drummer Alex Landenburg, have wrapped up the video for ‘Karma’ – lead track from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Letters To Myself’. You can watch the video for ‘Karma’ here: http://vevo.ly/Pv0DBU Additionally, they have added a fifth member to the band; guitarist, Euge Valovirta… “We’re thrilled to inform that Finnish guitarist Euge Valovirta (e.g. ex-Shining [SWE]) will be joining Cyhra as our fifth member! Euge has already contributed to our forthcoming new album ‘Letters To Myself’ by playing lead guitars, and he’ll be shredding with us live as well. During rehearsals it became obvious that we would need two guitars to reproduce the songs in a live setting so we decided to ask our good friend and amazing guitarist Euge Valovirta to join Cyhra. Euge h...

ELUVEITIE Reveal New Lyric Video For "Catvrix" Two weeks ago, the Swiss folk metal superstars ELUVEITIE released their new masterpiece Evocation II - Pantheon via Nuclear Blast Records. The album has entered the official album charts around the globe at the following positions: Switzerland: #2 USA (Heatseekers) #6 USA (Hard Music) #8 Germany: #11 UK (Rock) #13 Austria: #18 Canada (Hardcharts) #18 UK (Indie) #28 USA (Rock) #34 Belgium (WA) #42 France (physical) #53 Belgium (VL) #74 Canada #115 France (combined) #124 To celebrate their success, the band has released the lyric video for the song "Catvrix": https://youtu.be/GO8VVJ_j7T0 The band states: "Catvrix is the Helvetic battle god (his name means "King of battle"). This song is an invocation of Catvrix as done before storming the battle field, grim and powerful." ELUVEITIE & AMARANTHE Tour 2017 Eluveitie Amaranthe The Charm The Fury 25.10.2017 IT ...

ELUVEITIE Release Second Studio Trailer + Live Q&A Today! Last week, Melodic Death/Folk metal masters ELUVEITIE released the follow-up to their 2009 acoustic album with Evocation II - Pantheon. Today, ELUVEITIE comment: "Ever wanted to get a in-depth look on the creative process of 'Evocation II - Pantheon' Ever wanted to know details of the guitar work, wondered about vocal techniques used or particular folk instruments played on the album? Then don't miss your chance. Thursday August 24th at 7pm sharp we'll hold a real-time Q&A on our official facebook page. You'll get the chance to drill us with your questions, we'll be all yours! If you don't have the album yet, then go and get it now! Listen to it and discuss it with us tomorrow! Cheers & sláinte" For the live Q&A, check their facebook, here: https://www.facebook.com/eluveitie/videos/10155188788046284/ In addition, the band has also released the second studio traile...

ELUVEITIE Unleash New Music Video 'Epona' Eight years after melodic death/folk metal masters ELUVEITIE released their acoustic album Evocation I, the Swiss musicians have stored their electronic instruments again in the rehearsal room. Evocation II - Pantheon will be released August 18th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, they finally release the music video for 'Epona'. It was shot in and around the city of Avenches, in the south west of Switzerland. This city is, especially for ELUVEITIE, very rich in history as it was once called Aventicum, the capital of the Celtic Tigurini (who were part of the Helvetii tribe) and therefore also the home of one of the most iridescent characters of Celtic history: The mighty sovereign Divico who was brave enough to conquer the Roman emperor Gaius Julius Cäesar! His actions often appear in songs from ELUVEITIE. The clip was produced by Jason Sereftug-Borruso (Writer, Director) and Alexis Gudinchet (Assistant Director). W...

Amaranthe Reveal New Video for ‘Digital World’ http://www.vevo.com/watch/FIUV71500012 Amaranthe’s ‘Digital World’ follows ‘Drop Dead Cynical’, the supremely catchy first single from current album, ‘Massive Addictive’; ‘Drop Dead Cynical’ has broken the doors open for the band on a worldwide scale, gaining the best international radio airplay of their career. Amaranthe vocalist, Jake E, says: "‘Digital World' follows the overwhelmingly successful 'Drop Dead Cynical,’ which charted high on radio and single charts all over the world, to our massive excitement! It has even been a staple song for the Detroit Red Wings NHL games! Now we're back with what is probably our best and most well-produced video to date, and most importantly, a song that is already a fan (and band) favourite.” Check out the brand new video for ‘Digital World’ here: http://www.vevo.com/watch/FIUV71500012 Amaranthe are now back in the US for a tour with label-mates Santa...