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THERION | NEW ALBUM 'BELOVED ANTICHRIST' OUT NOW  CHRISTOFER DISCUSSES HIS VISION FOR THE STAGE PERFORMANCE OF THE OPERA IN LAST ALBUM TRAILER The wait is over! Symphonic metal titans THERION finally release their new opera Beloved Antichrist today. The three-hour-long opera, conceived for the stage, is loosely based on the Russian novel 'Short Tale of the Antichrist', which was brought to life with the help of 27 different vocal roles. Watch as Christofer Johnsson speaks about the stage performance that he envisions for his larger than life project in the last album trailer: https://youtu.be/7mdqCwyETdw   Order Beloved Antichrist on a variety of formats, here: http://nuclearblast.com/therion-belovedantichrist THERION are currently working on the possibility of bringing the entire production to the stage - and while this monumental undertaking still simmers away in the production halls, the band has announced a pan-European tour taking them to 25 dif...

Canadian metal powerhouse THREAT SIGNAL reveal North American tour plans in support of their new album "Disconnect", released in November on Agonia Records. The band will hit the road as main support to Norway's symphonic/gothic metal heroes SIRENIA in spring of 2018. The initial 15 dates will run through April 29th in Brooklyn (NY), while more dates are expected to be announced soon. Additional support will come from Valinor Excelsior (Colombia), with Graveshadow, Niviane and Dire Peril sharing the bill on selected dates. Initial dates: 04/06/18 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero 04/08/18 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell) 04/10/18 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live! 04/11/18 - Fort Worth @ TX Rail Club 04/13/18 - Mesa, AZ @ Club Red 04/17/18 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven 04/18/18 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre 04/20/18 - Calgary, AB @ Dickens Pub 04/22/18 - Winnipeg, MB @ Handsome Daughter 04/24/18 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's 04/25/18 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo...

Alternative post-metal band Weesp from Belarus has announced its next single release, which will be on February 16 The single is called “Not Over” and guys are promising it’s going to be one of the most heavy sounding songs in the discography of the band. Weesp has released its latest single “illumination” on December 24 and guys are already giving more of their new sound to their fans-sailors. The upcoming single is included in the “Black Sails” longplay album, which is planned to be released at the end of February. “Not Over” is about the endless struggle with darkness. With the darkness that lives inside each of us. And in the end, it’s about accepting that darkness, coexisting with it, controlling it, making friends with it. That is what gives us strength not to get crazy in that world. That is what makes us black sails”. In addition to the single, the band is also releasing an official music. ‘Not Over’ will be the band’s first release of the year but for sure not the last ...

DANKO JONES is delighted to announce the band will be joining SKINDRED and CKY on the 'Start The Machine' tour. Renown for his high energy, full on performances, Danko is a great addition to this tour and will add the punky edge to what are going to be some rip-roaring shows! "One of the most ridiculously entertaining and exciting live bands on the planet. Danko himself is a priapic whirlwind of charisma, riffs and lascivious charm.” Metal Hammer UK Tickets can be bought from all the usual online vendors. Following on from last year's release of their critically acclaimed album 'Wild Cat', which received its highest chart placings yet & saw single 'My Little RnR' become their fastest streaming single to date, Danko will be releasing new music this spring and has a new book 'I've Got Something To Say' coming out in May, featuring foreword by Duff McKagan. http://www.dankojones.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dankoj...

NEW ALBUM 'FOR THE WILDER MINDS' RELEASED VIA ATTITUDE RECORDINGS 4.05.2018 EXTENSIVE UK TOUR AS GUESTS TO BONAFIDE THIS MAY Greybeards have announced details of their highly anticipated sophomore album. Titled 'For The Wilder Minds', the Swedish rock band have delivered on the promise of their debut and crafted a music collection brimming with killer atmospheric rock songs, with an alternative vibe and steroid infused pop licks. Lead single 'Fast Asleep' sets the tone for Greybeards new album; melodic hooks with deep grooves, powerful musicianship and vocals, thought provoking lyrics and a chorus that will stick in your head for weeks to come. The same can be said for all the tracks, with 'Peace Of Mind', 'One In A Billion', and 'Cold December' particularly showcasing the talent of this young four piece rock band from Gävle, Sweden. Watch 'Fast Asleep' (official lyric video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7a_Tc94yhg Fo...

Montreal based deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON return to European stages! But the band isn't only bringing brutal new tracks from their latest record titled Beast, they're also accompanied by three other no less powerful bands: Supported by MALEVOLENCE, ARCHSPIRE and VULVODYNIA, DESPISED ICON will plough up our continent's venues with their fans every evening. But enough has been said now - be quick and secure your tickets so you don't miss this awesome touring package! DESPISED ICON commented: "It's been almost 2 years since we've toured Europe. We're excited to finally return on a proper headlining run with our friends in MALEVOLENCE, ARCHSPIRE and VULVODYNIA! See you on the road!" Watch the brand new tour trailer now, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk9_yrSeMKA DESPISED ICON w/ MALEVOLENCE, ARCHSPIRE, VULVODYNIA 08.02. D Leipzig - Conne Island 09.02. D Cologne - Essigfabrik 10.02. B Antwerp - Kavka *SOLD OUT* 11.02. UK London - The D...

VENOM INC. - the trio formed by legendary Mantas, the Demolition Man & Abaddon - is set to kick off the next stage of their Blood Stained Earth World Tour. The first part will lead them through Asia plus Oceania, before the band haunt the UK and European clubs with labelmates SUFFOCATION, NERVOSA, AETERNAM and SURVIVE. In addition to presenting tracks from their debut album Avé, VENOM INC. will also perform a bunch of VENOM classics. In anticipation of the aforementioned tour, VENOM INC. has unleashed a brand new lyric video for 'War' today. Check it out over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOgowdf9Iy "AVÉ Legions... May I present our recent endeavour...our new lyric video for our album track 'War'! This is an extended version for your enjoyment and precedes our current list of dates as we prepare to slay 2018! Starting in Japan and taking in Singapore, Bangkok, Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand before returning to the Northern hemispher...