Progressive symphonic metal band Scardust shared their new single and video ‘RIP’, out now via Frontiers Music! Quite the epic track, if we may say so!

In anticipation of next week’s new album release ‘Duél’, Ukrainian metal icons Jinjer share the title track with a video. Get ready for this monster of a release to be out soon via Napalm Records! And catch them live on tour in Europe this summer, visiting a bunch of festivals, including Rockfest in Finland!

Belgian metal band Fabulae Dramatis is extremely excited about the fact they were invited to play at this year’s 70,000 Tons Of Metal, the world’s largest and most prestigious heavy metal cruise that is setting sail on January 30th! Make sure to catch one of their sets if you’re going to the cruise!

The Greek Oria joined the Theogonia Records roster to release their new album ‘This Future Wants Us Dead’ in April this year! Fans of bands like Gojira, Mastodon and Lamb of God may want to pay attention!

Prog titans Dream Theater released new song and video ‘Midnight Messiah’ about 2 weeks ahead of the official release of their new album ‘Parasomnia’, out via Inside Out Music/Sony Music!

Every year we like to look back at the amazing shows we captured, and in 2024 Anna/ScarletMemory Photography covered bands like Vola, Apulanta, Marko Hietala, Cyan Kicks, Stam1na, Kotiteollisuus, Blind Channel, Cyhra, Sigh, Everwave, Sonata Arctica, Neonfly, Altamullan Road, Avatar, Raskasta Joulua, Beatrix, Battle Beast, Steve ‘n’ Seagulls, Áilu Valle, Amoc and Trio Boogiemen mostly in Tampere, Finland!

Blackened progressive metal band Dawn of Ouroboros shared the lead single and title track from their upcoming album ‘Bioluminescence’, set for release via Prosthetic Records in March!

ENTER SHIKARI gave a solid proof why they are among the UK top alternative acts with their blend of metal and electronic sounds. They brought an energy loaded live performance with stunning visuals, lights, and sound to Stuttgart’s ‘Im Wizemann’ last December. Musically, providing a cross-section of their musical evolution and craftsmanship, enlightening a fully packed venue. Support was given by locals WAIT OF THE WORLD.

Finnish progressive metal band Rioghan shared their last single ‘Skin’ before the release of their upcoming second studio album ‘Kept’ in February via Inverse Records!

Finland’s band of misfits King Satan released their latest album ‘The Devil’s Evangelion’ via Noble Demon, and such an epic album deserves a proper release tour of course. With them, they brought their friends of the dark elektro duo Miseria Ultima to open the night, and doomy outfit The Abbey as direct support at the Helsinki stop. An excellent night of great music and friends, and with all bands in absolute top form!