News Posts

Moonlight Haze has released a video for ‘Tame The Storm’, first single taken from the upcoming new album, set f or release in May by Scarlet Records!

Dutch symphonic metal band Blackbriar released their brand-new song ‘I Buried Us’, out now via Nuclear Blast with a captivating music video!

Symphonic metal frontrunners Epica return with spellbinding 3rd single ‘T.I.M.E.’ from upcoming album ‘Aspiral’, set for release in April via Nuclear Blast!

Australia’s symphonic folk metal collective Valhalore unleashes the epic new video single ‘The Storm’, another track from their upcoming album ‘Beyond The Stars’, set for release in April via ROAR!

Symphonic viking horde Leaves’ Eyes announced to have signed to Reigning Phoenix Music for the release of their upcoming EP. Just in time for the start of their “Myths Of Fate Tour 2025”, which will bring them to us at Asgaard this Saturday!

Symphonic power metal force Ancient Bards is striking back with their latest single ‘Ministers of Light’, another track from their upcoming epic album ‘Artifex’, set for release in April/May via Limb Music!

Yesterday, Risen Crow have finally released their long-awaited debut album ‘Requiem For A Damned Love’ with Rockshots Records and shared a lyric video for the track ‘Black Widow’ to celebrate!

Australia’s symphonic folk metal powerhouse Valhalore is set to release their new album ‘Beyond The Stars’ via ROAR in April, and shared last week another taste of that album with the single ‘Wayfinder’! And in support of the new release, they just announced an Australian tour to take place in May!

Symphonic power metal unit Lay Of The Autumn proudly presents the official music video for ‘Thrown Away’, one of the standout track from their debut album ‘Of Love And Sorrow’, released last October via Rockshots Records!

Symphonic metal titans Epica announced that their 9th studio album ‘Aspiral’ will be out in April via Nuclear Blast Records and shared a video for the single ‘Cross The Divide’!

Photo Reports

Eluveitie, Infected Rain and Ad Infinitum came to Tampere’s Tavara-Asema as part of their ‘Ánv Rising Tour pt I’ at the end of January, bringing their great music to one of Finland’s most beautiful cities. An event by TuskaLive.

Ginger Vine Management & PR gave us access to Apocalyptica’s “Plays Metallica vol. 2” show at Tampere-Talo on the 23rd of January. A show that was not only great to listen to, but also was visually great, with light arrangements that just helped the music to shine even brighter.

A Symphony of Metal at DVG Club in Kortrijk, Belgium: Sirenia, Xandria, and Genus Ordinis Dei’s performances were a testament to the enduring appeal of symphonic metal!

Draconian

Draconian was on tour to celebrate their 30th anniversary, and the last show of the tour was at the DVG Club in Kortrijk, Belgium. Where we caught them for an amazing show with support from Nailed to Obscurity and Fragment Soul!

Kamelot

Kamelot’s “Awaken the World Tour 2024” stopped by the Trix venue in Antwerp, Belgium. And together with supporting acts Frozen Crown, Blackbriar and Ad Infinitum, they made the event a complete package of symphonic and power metal brilliance!

Within Temptation dropped by in Helsinki on their “Bleed Out tour 2024” that is taking over arenas all over Europe and treated us to a visual and musical spectacle like only they can deliver. With them they brought guest artists to do some songs with them and support band Annisokay!

Eleine’s show at DVG Club Kortrijk was electrifying, with Ignea’s powerful performance setting the stage. Ignea’s captivating blend of progressive and symphonic metal, combined with Eleine’s dynamic stage presence and infectious energy, created an unforgettable evening for the enthusiastic audience.

Pictures of the third day of Alcatraz 2024, with on the Prison Stage explosive shows from Audrey Horne, Soil, Jinjer, Korpiklaani, Gene Simmons Band and Architects!

Pictures of the second day of Alcatraz 2024, with on the Prison Stage explosive shows from Finntroll, Spiritbox, Dio Disciples, Testament, Epica and Europe!

Photo of 2 members of the band Skálmöld on the left and some adience members on the right bottom with a pinkish light in the background. One of the band members has their arm raised, fingers wide in the air while singing

Skálmold turned DVG Club in Kortrijk, Belgium into a punk rock party with viking metal, supported by Seven Spires & Atavistia!