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APOCALYPTICA teases upcoming single and concept album release
APOCALYPTICA teases upcoming single and concept album release
May 30, 2023 Symphonic Metal

APOCALYPTICA is set to unleash a new single featuring a European female singer as the band prepares for the release of their highly anticipated concept album next year.

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OUTLANDERS release official music video for 'A Peaceful Place (Return To The Oasis)'
OUTLANDERS release official music video for 'A Peaceful Place (Return To The Oasis)'
May 19, 2023 Symphonic Metal

OUTLANDERS, the unique musical project of Finnish soprano legend Tarja Turunen and EDM pioneer Torsten Stenzel, have released an official music video for their new track 'A Peaceful Place (Return To The Oasis)'

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WITHIN TEMPTATION unveils 'Wireless,' a new single with AI-generated visuals
WITHIN TEMPTATION unveils 'Wireless,' a new single with AI-generated visuals
May 19, 2023 Symphonic Metal

Dutch heavy rock sensation WITHIN TEMPTATION has released 'Wireless', a new single accompanied by an AI-generated visualizer.

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EPICA joins forces with METALLICA for high-octane stadium shows in May
EPICA joins forces with METALLICA for high-octane stadium shows in May
May 19, 2023 Symphonic Metal

Symphonic metal giants EPICA are geared up to support Metallica at the Paris’ Stade de France and Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion during Metallica’s M72 world tour.

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SIRENIA unveil official music video for new single 'Deadlight'
SIRENIA unveil official music video for new single 'Deadlight'
Apr 18, 2023 Symphonic Metal

Norwegian symphonic/gothic metal band SIRENIA have just released the official music video for their latest single, 'Deadlight', taken from their upcoming album, '1977'.

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FLOOR JANSEN releases new solo single 'Daydream'
FLOOR JANSEN releases new solo single 'Daydream'
Feb 28, 2023 Symphonic Metal

Floor Jansen, the powerful and captivating voice of symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH, has released her debut solo single, ‘Daydream’, taken from her upcoming solo album, ‘Paragon’.

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ENEMY OF REALITY have announced their new album, 'Where Truth May Lie'
ENEMY OF REALITY have announced their new album, 'Where Truth May Lie'
Jan 16, 2023 Symphonic Metal

Greek symphonic metal act ENEMY OF REALITY shared the lead single, 'Serenade of Death' from their third full-length album "Where Truth May Lie" that will be released on February 24th through Vinyl Store.

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The European tour of FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE begins this month
The European tour of FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE begins this month
Oct 10, 2022 Symphonic Metal

FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE is set to invade stages throughout Europe with their 'Veleno Across Europe Tour 2022,' which begins off in less than two weeks.

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THERION release new single 'Marijin Min Nar'
THERION release new single 'Marijin Min Nar'
Sep 30, 2022 Death Metal Symphonic Metal

Symphonic metal titans THERION have not been idle and continue their epic Leviathan trilogy with the striking new single 'Marijin Min Nar'.

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AVANTASIA release new single 'The Inmost Light' feat. Michael Kiske
AVANTASIA release new single 'The Inmost Light' feat. Michael Kiske
Sep 23, 2022 Symphonic Power Metal Symphonic Power Metal

The song sees both vocalists trading off their signature styles over a short, sharp attack of classic heavy metal that’s destined to be a hit live.

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AMARANTHE release fiery acoustic version of 'Adrenaline'
AMARANTHE release fiery acoustic version of 'Adrenaline'
Jul 19, 2022 Symphonic Power Metal Metalcore

Swedish metal heroes AMARANTHE turn up the heat and deliver a spicy variation of 'Adrenaline'. 'Adrenalina' transforms the modern metal anthem into a seductive summer hit.

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AMARANTHE release profound music video for 'Crystalline'
AMARANTHE release profound music video for 'Crystalline'
Jun 30, 2022 Power Metal Symphonic Metal Metalcore

AMARANTHE is taking the anthem to a new level with the new single 'Crystalline'.  It's a change that is supported by passion and emotions which can now also be transferred visually.

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EYE OF MELIAN release debut album ‘Legends of Light’
EYE OF MELIAN release debut album ‘Legends of Light’
Jun 21, 2022 Symphonic Metal Folk Metal

Dutch/Norwegian project EYE OF MELIAN premieres their first single 'The Bell’' from their debut album ‘Legends of Light', released today 22th of June 2022.

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Symphonic metal band XANDRIA return with a new line-up, and a new single, 'Reborn'
Symphonic metal band XANDRIA return with a new line-up, and a new single, 'Reborn'
May 25, 2022 Symphonic Metal

Symphonic metal titans XANDRIA are back with a bang! The band has just announced their return with their first new release in over 5 years, 'Reborn'.

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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS's newest album 'Pirates' is out today
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS's newest album 'Pirates' is out today
May 13, 2022 Melodic Power Metal Symphonic Power Metal

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS issue the eighth full-length studio album 'Pirates' today, May 13th, 2022 through Napalm Records. The band has premiered a new video for their new song 'Master the Hurricane'.

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FLOOR JANSEN:
FLOOR JANSEN: "I Can't Imagine Leaving NIGHTWISH"
May 10, 2022 Symphonic Metal

NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen, who recently released a new solo single, "Fire", spoke to Metal Rules about her decision to launch a solo career nearly 25 years after she joined her first band.

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MORTEMIA have released a brand new track titled 'Veiled in Despair'
MORTEMIA have released a brand new track titled 'Veiled in Despair'
May 09, 2022 Symphonic Metal Gothic Metal

In the lead-up to the release of their upcoming new album 'The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions', Death Metal outfit MORTEMIA unveiled a brand new song entitled 'Veiled in Despair', featuring Finnish soprano Heidi Parviainen (DARK SARAH, ex-AMBERIAN DAWN).

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BATTLELORE presents the new official lyric video for the song 'Chambers Of Fire'
BATTLELORE presents the new official lyric video for the song 'Chambers Of Fire'
May 07, 2022 Symphonic Metal

In advance of the release of their seventh album 'The Return of the Shadow', symphonic metal band BATTLELORE unveils a new lyric video for the song ' Chambers Of Fire'

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Swedish metal heroes SABATON are back with
Swedish metal heroes SABATON are back with "The Symphony To End All Wars"
May 06, 2022 Heavy/Power Metal Heavy/Power Metal Symphonic Metal

SABATON, the Swedish metal band whose mission is to highlight great old events of history and bring them to life through songs, has just released its symphonic album "The Symphony To End All Wars".

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THERION have revealed the music video for their brand new single 'Litany of the Fallen'
THERION have revealed the music video for their brand new single 'Litany of the Fallen'
May 06, 2022 Symphonic Metal

Swedish symphonic metal masters THERION just released a brand new single entitled “Litany of the Fallen” with an accompanying music video, taken from the band's forthcoming album.

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Behind the scenes of the video shoot for GLORYHAMMER's single “Fly Away”
Behind the scenes of the video shoot for GLORYHAMMER's single “Fly Away”
May 04, 2022 Symphonic Power Metal

Watch here the "behind the scenes" video shoot for Gloryhammer 's single “Fly Away”, released on April 28th via Napalm Records.

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