At the end of January, Battle Beast and Merta came through Tampere’s Pakkahuone for a powerful sold out show presented by Tuhdimmat Tahdit and Master Events.
After the team sent in their top lists at the end of last year, and calculating the results, we got to an interesting “albums of the year 2023” list featuring releases from Marduk, Kludde, Blink-182, Blackbraid, Orbit Culture, Gloryhammer, Ne Obliviscaris, Hypno5e, Periphery, Dying Fetus, Obituary, Avatar, Svalbard, VV and Sleep Token! Do you agree with any of these? What did you have in your top list?
German power metal outfit Fatal Fire announces their debut album ‘Arson’ to be released in March via MDD Records!
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Tuska has confirmed 16 more names for the 2024 edition with Stratovarius, HEALTH, Lord Of The Lost, Eivør, Elvenking, Devourment, St. Aurora, Assemble the Chariots, I AM YOUR GOD, Swansong, Krypta, Sadistic Drive, Prestige, Putro In Black, SICK URGE and Dome Runner! Get your tickets now before the price increase in a couple of weeks!
What bands are you happy with this time? And what bands are you still hoping for?
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New Belgian metal band Throne of Thorns, featuring members of Ostrogoth and Reject The Sickness, released their 2nd single ‘Atomic Retribution’, from the upcoming debut album ‘Converging Parallel Worlds’ set for release next month via Rock Of Angels Records!
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Italian power metal quintet Alterium released their new single/video ‘Crossroads Inn’, inspired by the popular medieval tavern simulator video game, and another track from their upcoming album ‘Of War And Flames’ set for release in March via AFM Records!
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Power/heavy metal band Lokheira signs with Wormholedeath for the release of their debut album ‘Dark of the Night’ next month!
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Frederik’s 2023 has been a whirlwind of incredible concerts, from the electrifying performances of Rammstein to the awe-inspiring shows of Iron Maiden and Within Temptation. He’s had the privilege of capturing these unforgettable moments with his camera, creating a visual diary of his musical adventures. Also find pictures in his selection from bands like Megadeth, Against The Current, Biohazard, Alestorm, Bullet For My Valentine, The Raven Age, and LØLØ, but also a well-represented Belgian music scene with captures of Amenra, Brutus, Channel Zero, Fleddy Melculy, Psychonaut, STAKE, Slift, and Temptations for the Weak!
A selection of Jonna’s best captures of 2023, with pictures from bands Butcher Babies, Electric Callboy, Ghost, Glenn Hughes, Gojira, In Flames, Lorna Shore, The Hu, Ville Valo, Chamber of Unlight, Asagraum, Monuments, Sodom, Batushka, Blind Guardian, and Apocalyptica!
The five ladies of Pirate Queen released second single ‘Ghosts’, the second single and title track of their upcoming debut album to be released via Despotz Records.
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