Xmas music

Majestica reschedule 2021 European Christmas Tour to December 2022

Recently, Majestica released an extended version of their latest album titled “A Christmas Carol”, finally completing the story surrounding grumpy old Ebenezer Scrooge with two new songs. It’s a pure symphonic power metal album inspired by the likes of Twilight Force, Rhapsody, Alan Silvestri, Danny Elfman and John Williams. 

Majestica announces December 2021 European Headlining Tour

This Christmas, power metal fans can look forward to a unique staging of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”; Sweden’s Majestica are planning to bring their exceptional soundtrack album to stages across Europe as part of their debut headline tour, due to kick off on 16th December at London venue The Garage.

Rob Halford - Celestial

I must admit that as an atheist, I don’t care about Christmas. I actually tend to not particularly like Christmas albums either, considering them to be an easy “solution” for the artist and a cheap way to cash in on those who actually feel festive. When Twisted Sister were in my eyes losing every last ounce of relevance, by releasing multiple lives and “Xmas albums” and trying to make excuses, I was thinking to myself, why not a Hanookah, Halloween, Easter, you name it album…
 

William Shatner unveils music video for “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” feat. Billy Gibbons

William Shatner’s first-ever holiday album “Shatner Claus” is out now, featuring a truly eclectic roster of vanguards, icons and misfits that join him on this collection of reinterpreted classics.

Today he’s unveiled the first music video from it: a rocked-out rendition of “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” featuring ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons on guitar. In the video, Shatner, clad in a gold cheetah-print suit, turns a wholesome fireside reading into a rock and roll dance party.

Watch the “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” video below.

Incendia Music announce annual Christmas Party for December 7th 2018

Incendia Music are excited to announce the details of their Christmas party for 2018.

The Christmas party will take place on December 7th, 2018.

Hosted at 229 Venue in Great Portland Street, the night will feature 4 insanely talented bands from Incendia Music’s management roster. The event will also host an after party with Prog Magazine editor Jerry Ewing manning the decks until after hours with his renowned DJ set featuring Toto amongst many other classic rock and metal hits!

Tickets are £10 plus booking fee, and can be purchased here.

William Shatner to release “Shatner Claus – The Christmas Album” on October 26th 2018

William Shatner has announced his very first holiday album: “Shatner Claus – The Christmas Album” out on October 26th, 2018, via Cleopatra Records.

Shatner has assembled a truly eclectic roster of vanguards, icons and misfits for a holiday album unlike any that have come before it.

The legend of stage, screen and spoken word has taken 13 holiday classics and turned them on their head, joined by the likes of Henry Rollins, Iggy Pop, Brad Paisley, Judy Collins, Billy Gibbons, Rick Wakeman, Todd Rundgren and more. See below for full track list and credits.

Listen to “Jingle Bells” featuring Henry Rollins, below.

Starkill wrecks the halls with melodic metal cover of “All I Want for Christmas is You”

Chicago, IL's Starkill may be a metal band, but that doesn't mean they don't love a good Christmas tune! In celebration of the holiday season, the band has revealed a brand new cover and music video for the Mariah Carey holiday classic, “All I Want for Christmas is You”, accented by a solid melodic power metal thrashing.
 

Sky One and Sky Arts announce All-Star “It’s Christmas – Live from the Royal Albert Hall” on December 7th 2017

Sky One and Sky Arts, together with specialist live-events producer CC-Lab, are pleased to announce an All-Star line-up Christmas concert at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, which will take place on Thursday, December 7th, 2017.

Tickets are available through the Royal Albert Hall Box Office. 020 7589 8212 or can be booked online here.

Tarja to release new Christmas album “from Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a dark Christmas)” on November 17th 2017

This year, Tarja is bringing the festive season early with the release of her brand new Christmas album “from Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a dark Christmas)” on November 17th, 2017. This Christmas you can expect the unexpected.