symphonic metal

German heavy metal icon Udo Dirkschneider will turn 70 years old on April 6th, 2022. Born in Wuppertal during the post-war period, when heavy metal hadn’t even been envisioned, he is the constant among the German metal scene and one of the decisive characters who helped shape the genre so significantly over the course of about five decades.

Beast In Black announce their upcoming first US headlining tour for Spring 2022.

Support will come from Seven Kingdoms and Striker.

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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. 

International modern metal acts Amaranthe and Beyond The Black have revealed some news today - sadly they have had to postpone their joint European venture once again. The European co-headline tour, featuring two UK dates, will now take place in Autumn 2022. Together with the new dates Amaranthe and Beyond The Black are proud to announce their wonderful support acts, which will be US heavy metal band Butcher Babies and Swiss symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum.

Rockshots Records announce their signing of symphonic pirate metal act Crusade Of Bards for their sophomore album “Tales of the Seven Seas” due out on February 18th, 2022. The album follows their 2019 debut record “Tales of Bards & Beasts” that was released via Pride & Joy Records.

May those of Sense and Earth gather for the new dawn... Enslaved’s new EP “Caravans to the Outer Worlds” was released unto the universe last month. It is a tale of departure, about leaving behind a barren and desolate world, travelling boldly into the future. It signaled the end of an era for the psychedelic Norwegians, hinting at new pastures.

Powerwolf stand for epic metal moments of superlatives and that’s why their masses, as they dignifiedly call their shows, always go one step further. When the wolves call their pack in front of the screen, gigantic things can be expected. “The Monumental Mass: A Cinematic Metal Event” will set new standards as the first streaming event in the band’s history on Friday, December 17th, 2021, at 07:00 pm CET / 01:00 pm EST.

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Today, Nightwish are pleased to announce new dates for all of their “Human. :II: Nature.” shows that had previously been postponed.

Find the new 2022 dates below. Tickets are on sale now!

European Tour Dates 2022:
22.11.22 UK - Birmingham, Resorts World Arena
23.11.22 IE - Dublin, 3Arena
25.11.22 DE - Berlin, Max-Schmeling-Halle
27.11.22 NL - Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome 
28.11.22 NL - Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome
30.11.22 FR - Paris, Accor Arena