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For all the fans around the globe unable to be present as Sliknot perform the biggest headline performance of their career to date, the band have announced today that KNOTFEST LOS ANGELES at the Banc of California Stadium will be streamed LIVE on Friday November 5th. Sliknot’s first ever livestream, the event will allow fans to share all the excitement of a Sliknot gig, both live as it happens, and for a full 72 hours after. Tickets are on sale now at knotfest.veeps.com, priced at a disco

Italian modern Symphonic Power Metal maestros Temperance present the first single cut from their new studio album, “Diamanti”. Energizing and uplifting “Pure Life Unfolds” embodies the multifaceted sound of the five-piece with its grand melodies and thriving refrain - all topped by the fabulous performance of all three vocalists. With millions of streams across all platforms, Temperance are shaping up to be amongst the elite of Symphonic Metal!
 

Knotfest, the unstoppable global festival brand from multi-platinum metal icons, Slipknot, has revealed its scheduled return to South America today with the announcement of Knotfest Chile, taking place on December 11th, 2022 at ​​Estadio Monumental, Santiago and the announcement of the first ever Knotfest Brasil, set to take place on December 18th, 2022, at Sambódromo Do Anhembi, São Paulo.

In a show of force for the band and the loud music genre overall, Knotfest, the music and counterculture experience created by the multi-platinum sonic phenomenon Slipknot, has today announced the band’s biggest Los Angeles headline performance yet, Knotfest Los Angeles, at Banc of California Stadium on Friday November 5th, 2021.

Killswitch Engage have announced a streaming event set for Friday, August 6th at 7pm ET / midnight BST. The performance will be available on-demand for 48 hours afterwards. Get tickets here.

Knotfest, the music and counterculture experience created by the multi-platinum sonic phenomenon and nine-piece force of nature, Slipknot, has today confirmed the return of Knotfest Iowa for 2021. The event will be the biggest heavy music festival to ever hit the mid-western state and will be held at National Balloon Classic Field in Indianola, IA, on Saturday, September 25th, with Slipknot headlining.

Canadian alt-metal crossover stars Sumo Cyco are about to transcend into an explosive new era with their upcoming full-length, “Initiation”, scheduled for release on May 7th, 2021, via Napalm Records!

Interlaced with infectious heavy metal grooves, pop-perfected hooks, electronic undertones and a dose of punk flavor, “Initiation” breaks all the rules while delivering a cohesive yet purely unbridled sonic adventure.
 

Maestros of modern melodic/symphonic metal Temperance are back one year after the release of their vibrant album, “Viridian”, with an acoustic gift to their fans! After many years of band history and tours with genre giants like Nightwish, Luca Turilli’s Rhapsody, and Tarja, Temperance will release their acoustic EP, “Melodies of Green and Blue”, on February 19th, 2021 – including two brand new songs, “Evelyn” and “Paint the World”.

Slipknot have announced the first ever Knotfest Brazil, which will take place at Sambódromo do Anhembi in São Paulo, on December 19th, 2021. More than just a festival, Knotfest is an event that celebrates all cultural aspects of heavy music.

Knotfest.com today announce Pulse of the Maggots Fest, a free online festival sponsored by ESP Guitars and presented by MusiCares, Ernie Ball and Rock Against Racism.

Hosted by Knotfest.com’s very own Beez, Ryan J Downey and special guests, Pulse of the Maggots Fest comprises 3 digital stages (the MusiCares stage, Rock Against Racism stage and ESP stage) with performances from 20 of the the most exciting up-and-coming artists.