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  Quickly emerging Brit metalcore unit, PARADIS, are braced to deliver their superb self-titled debut EP, out everywhere on Friday 20th September. Watch the rising hard-hitters’ new video, 'Immortal', here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjxBP-F_Igk Listen to the band at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01IoQdAyKiw7rSNuqalgPK Based in the heart of London, England, PARADIS express a sound that amalgamates bone-crushing riffs and full throttle vocals, layered with a diverse palette that blends intriguing synths and thoughtful arrangements. Formed in 2023, PARADIS have already picked up glowing comparisons to everyone from Parkway Drive, Architects and Avenged Sevenfold. Featuring Jonny Weaver (Vocals), Pedro Silva (Guitars), Federico Di Biase (Guitars), Mark Kuchmenko (Bass), and Flynn Everard (Drums), the band members have been born widely across the globe, but collectively they’re a group of brothers with a mutual love for all things metal. Tireless rehearsals and writing se...

THE HERETIC ORDER Announce UK Dates London demon metal mongers THE HERETIC ORDER will be playing shows around the UK at the end of November and beginning of December. The band, who are currently finishing the mixes to their second album, will be touring for the last time in support of their 2015 debut 'All Hail the Order’, unleashed through Massacre Records. The highly anticipated new LP is due out in mid-2018, with the band already channelling spirits of the night to support the release: more news to follow soon. 23/11 Crowndale Club London 24/11 Rewind Wrexham 25/11 Sophie Fest Rebellion Manchester 30/11 Fat Lil's Witney 02/12 B2 Norwich 07/12 Craufurd Arms Milton Keynes 08/12 Giffard Arms Wolverhampton 10/12 Facebarmageddon Fest Reading All Hail the Order available MASSACRE RECORDS Metal Hammer – BOA Aug 2016 “It’s a shame THO are opening the tent instead of the main stage, with their theatrical aesthetic and stage show of skeletons and blood soaked virgins c...

London Metallers GraViL Added To Bloodstock Festival Line-up & They Release New Video 'Detonate'! The latest announcement by Bloodstock Open Air this past Tuesday sees the London melodeath group GRAVIL confirmed for the prestigious Sophie Lancaster stage on Sunday 14th August. This new addition to the bill once again demonstrates Bloodstock's commitment to championing new bands in the metal community. "We are honoured to be a part of Bloodstock Open Air 2017" says GraViL vocalist Grant Stacey. "Each year this spiritual home of heavy metal somehow betters the year before. We have each spent a lot of time on the hallowed ground of Catton Park, witnessing stunning new bands, the earth shattering veterans of the main stage and embracing the metal music community that we have come to call our family. Now we are privileged to grace the SOPHIE stage, whose very name represents the strength and pride of our brotherhood. See you there!" 2017 has seen a...

Maxdmyz are a London metal quintet consisting of Twister (vocals), Roger (guitars), Jay (drums), A’Zedd (bass guitar) and Vortex (keyboards). They are known for their live performances and unique blend of metal. They are interesting chaps, which you will discover when you read on. Find out about them working with Eminem, their well received EP, 'Cosmic Hearse' and about their new creation they are working on, amongst other things, just don't expect to find out what their cool and unusual name means!... For those not familiar, can you tell us a bit about your band name? I’d love to – but the guy I started the band with came up with it – just never told me where it came from or what it meant – I’m still struggling to say it right to be honest – any ideas? You have a unique metal sound, how would you best describe your music? Unique? Praise indeed – thanks! An erstwhile manager once described it as tough lift music – that’ll probably do. You have buil...