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  On April 5, 2024, Within Temptation will release their brand-new song 'A Fool’s Parade', which marks an impressive collaboration with the talented Ukrainian producer Alex Yarmak. ‘A Fool’s Parade' highlights Russia's pretense regarding the war, and condemns its lies, ongoing crimes and brutal intentions. The song, released as a harbinger of the much-anticipated 'Bleed Out 2024 Tour', is a powerful expression of Within Temptation’s commitment to continue shedding light on the ongoing existential struggle that Ukraine is facing against Russia's cruel invasion. Music video recorded in Kyiv For the recording of the accompanying music video of 'A Fool’s Parade', Sharon den Adel – the frontwoman of Within Temptation – is currently in Kyiv, Ukraine. The music video is being directed by renowned Ukrainian video director Indy Hait. With involvement in initiatives such as the Ukraine Aid OPS foundation, Within Temptation aims to keep drawing attention to E...

  Today Judas Priest score the highest charting effort of their 50-year career, with the release of the critically acclaimed nineteenth studio album Invincible Shield . The heavy metal icons’ previous career best was their seminal metal masterpiece British Steel, which peaked at #4 back in 1980. Having sold a massive 18,000 copies of Invincible Shield in the UK, the band better their last effort, 2018’s Firepower, which peaked at #5. Judas Priest also become the first and only metal band to release album projects 50 years apart; their debut record Rocka Rolla was released in 1974. This week the band embarked on their Invincible Shield UK Arena Tour, culminating in a huge headline show at London’s OVO Wembley Arena on 21st March.  TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

  Wokingham Festival - Ozric Tentacles announced as headliners for Day 3! They appear alongside a lineup of great artists including That Joe Payne, The Paradox Twin, Amanda Lehmann, Storm Deva & more. Wokingham Festival has announced its three day line up featuring a wide range of musical genres including a showcase of some of the best current progressive music artists. Saturday 24th August to Monday 26th August 2024, Cantley Park, Wokingham, UK Taking place on Saturday, Sunday & Monday of the August Bank Holiday weekend with over 40 artists appearing, the festival has announced that the Monday line up on August 26th, which focuses on the best of prog & rock, will feature one of the most influential bands to emerge from the 1980’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles as headliners. The band are the creative vision of multi-instrumentalist, Ed Wynne and their uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance culture. Ozric Tentacles released ...

  Mark Knopfler today releases a new, special recording of his anthemic ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’, to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and its American equivalent Teen Cancer America . Next week a video will be released identifying each performer across the piece. For now, fans can take their educated guesses by listening out for each distinctive style on this extraordinary record. Performed by Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes, produced by his longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher (who has edited the contributions into a 9 minute piece), the track features an unprecedented line-up of some of the greatest guitarists in history. ‘Legendary’ does not begin to cover it - David Gilmour to Ronnie Wood, Slash to Eric Clapton, Sting to Joan Armatrading, Bruce Springsteen to Pete Townshend, Nile Rodgers to Joan Jett, Brian May to Tony Iommi, Joe Walsh, Sam Fender and many more jaw dropping names. And, in a great honour, the track opens with Jeff Beck’s final recording. Roger ...

  Brighton based Electronic Post-Hardcore duo fakeyourdeath have today announced details of their forthcoming debut EP ‘null/void’. The EP which will feature recent singles ‘consume’ and ‘humanity’ will be released on Tuesday 23rd April, 2024 alongside an exclusive live session which showcases the band’s darker side and the attention to detail they carry through to their live shows. Pre-save ‘null/void’ right here . Vocalist, Candi Underwood shares light on the upcoming EP, “null/void is an EP about everything and therefore nothing. It’s an angry rant about how much the world sucks right now and how we as humans feed that state. If you want a happy listen, this isn’t it. The EP explores themes of depression, mental health and heartache. It’s all about serving the music; bringing it to life and forcing the listener into an uncomfortable state.” Watch the official music video for recent single ‘humanity’ To coincide with the upcoming EP, fakeyourdeath have also announced a special ...

  Metal masters SYLOSIS have announced London death metallers BURNER and deathcore conquerors HARBINGER as supports for their upcoming UK and Ireland headline tour that kicks off this April. Josh Middleton comments: “We're so pleased to be bringing out rising UK metal bands Burner and Harbinger with us on our upcoming headliner! As fans of both, we can't wait to share the stage with them!” SYLOSIS 2024 UK & Ireland Tour 03.04 - Southampton, Engine Rooms *Low Tickets* 04.04 - Bristol, The Fleece *SOLD OUT* 05.04 - Norwich, The Waterfront Studio *SOLD OUT* 06.04 - Dublin, Whelan's *SOLD OUT* 07.04 - Belfast, Limelight 2 09.04 - Edinburgh, La Belle Angele 10.04 - Glasgow, Cathouse *Low Tickets* 11.04 - Leeds, The Key Club *SOLD OUT* 12.04 - Colchester, Arts Centre *SOLD OUT* 13.04 - Cardiff, the Globe *SOLD OUT* 14.04 - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms *SOLD OUT* All remaining tickets are available now at sylosis-band.com https://www.facebook.com/Sylosis/

  BLOODSTOCK, by arrangement with Motörhead management, have announced that the legendary, late, great Lemmy Kilmister will be permanently memorialised at the heavy metal festival. Some of Lemmy’s ashes will be housed at BLOODSTOCK - one of only a few places globally - in a unique urn, with the festival commissioning a Bust of Lemmy to incorporate the ashes. Fans will be able to view the installation and pay tribute to Lemmy and his legacy in the RAM Gallery on site. Once the festival is over, the Bust of Lemmy will move to Nottingham’s Rock City venue, where fans will have access to the ashes; they will return each and every year to their primary home on the hallowed turf of BLOODSTOCK at Catton Park. Motörhead’s manager, Todd Singerman comments: “BLOODSTOCK has always been a special place for Motörhead and for Lemmy. The people and the energy matched Lemmy’s values perfectly. Alan and Vicky were also great friends, and basically family of Lemmy, as he was the reason that they ...