Cult Of Fire to Perform with Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague at Brutal Assault



In a unique tribute to Czech classical composer, Bedřich Smetanat, black metal band, Cult Of Fire will join their forces with the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague. Together they will deliver a special set commissioned by Brutal Assault, an experience not seen at the festival before, and rarely elsewhere. Keep reading below for more details.
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ArcTanGent 2024 Books Baroness, Scaler, Imperial Triumphant, Blood Command, URNE, MSPAINT, and More


In its 10th year this summer, the brilliant and award-winning Arctangent Festival has once again well and truly delivered for its loyal, amazing audience. Following on from last months HUGE band announcement, today the summer event can reveal its final collection of acts playing in 2024. Heading up this announcement are one of the worlds greatest heavy bands to ever do it, Baroness, who will be playing ARCTANGENT for the very first time. An unmissable set, and surely now one of the most anticipated of the whole weekend. Joining them include stunning Bristol outfit Scaler (formerly Scalping), the mysterious and exciting New York band Imperial Triumphant, the musical collective A-Sun Amissa which is led by musician Richard Knox, and the psychedelic goth duo Gloom Index. the new bands, the full lineup, and the day by bay schedule so far. Continue reading


Hexvessel Issue New Vinyl Pressing of “Polar Veil” Album Ahead of Upcoming Live Dates


Finland’s Hexvessel have announced the second vinyl pressing of their sixth album, Polar Veil. The new edition is available from March 01st via Svart Records, and includes new limited vinyl colours and a poster. From February, the band will also hit the road, with a home country tour, and various festival appearances. Keep reading below for more information.

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Meshuggah and Animals As Leaders Announced for Tenth ArcTanGent Festival in 2024


ArcTanGent festival has announce its first 2024 main stage headliner, Meshuggah, who will headline on the Friday night as a UK exclusive. Also on the main stage, just before them, are Animals As Leaders, with an EU exclusive show. They join Red Fang, Bossk, Textures, Conan, and many others at the event next August, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Find out more below.

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EP REVIEW: Dreamwheel – Redeemer


 

The Redeemer EP (Nefarious Industries) is the debut release from Dreamwheel, a duo consisting of Evan Linger (guitar, bass, piano, synth — also of Skeletonwitch and Cultist) and Julia Gaeta (vocals — also of Madrigal and Light of the Morning Star; formerly of Albez Duz and Restless Ghosts). On this album, the core members are also aided by James Stewart (drums) and Tom Zwanger (percussion and sounds).

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ArcTanGent Festival Announces And So I Watch You From Afar, Red Fang, and More for 10th Anniversary


In 2024, the ArcTanGent Festival will be celebrating its tenth year, and has now revealed its first wave of bands. Taking place near Bristol August 14th – 17th, the event has just started off building the bill, with Plini, Red Fang, And So I Watched You From Afar, Three Trapped Tigers, Bossk, and more. Keep reading below for more information.

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases 9-22-23


 

What new Rock and Metal records are you looking forward to this week?

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ALBUM REVIEW: Hexvessel – Polar Veil


 

Having reviewed Grave PleasuresPlagueboys for Ghost Cult earlier this year, as a Mat McNerney fan I was excited to see he had another record out, this time via his folk-orientated project Hexvessel.

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases Preview 9-22-23


 

What new Rock and Metal records are you looking forward to this week?

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Hexvessel Share New Single and Video for “A Cabin In Montana” – New Album Incoming


Finland’s Hexvessel have released “A Cabin In Montana”, the third single and video from their sixth album, Polar Veil. The video is carved from vintage footage taken from Canadian adventurer, Tommy Tompkins’ wildlife films of the 1970s. The new full-length is due out September 22nd. Check out the video below, and find out more about Hexvessel.

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