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DRAGONFORCE Announces Fall 2026 'Inhuman Rampage' 20th-Anniversary North American Tour

Epic power metal veterans DRAGONFORCE are inviting fans to join them on their largest North American tour in more than two decades. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of their monumental album "Inhuman Rampage" — the record that birthed the platinum-selling global phenomenon of "Through The Fire...

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BLIND GUARDIAN Hopes To Complete Pre-Production For New Album In Late 2026, Begin Recording In Early 2027

BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch has released a new video message in which he offered an update on the progress of the songwriting sessions for the German power metal band's follow-up to 2022's "The God Machine" album. Kürsch said in the video, which can be seen below (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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ENSIFERUM Announces September 2026 North American Tour With FIREWIND

Finnish folk metal goliaths ENSIFERUM will embark on the "Winter Storm Over North America 2026" tour in September. Support on the trek will come from FIREWIND, the band led by Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G, well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist. Tickets go on s...

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Til Gilde Under Ulven (Live At Copenhell '25)

Stirring, infectious and occasionally very silly indeed, folk metal has already survived for longer than cynics might have expected when the likes of FINNTROLL and ENSIFERUM first emerged from their Scandinavian hideouts. But while the scene has produced plenty of like-minded bands to sustain the fo...

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BLIND GUARDIAN Will Focus On Songwriting For New Album, Other Projects In 2026

In a new interview with Brutal Planet Media, BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch spoke about the German power metal band's touring activities in support of 2022's "The God Machine" album. After the interviewer noted that Hansi and his bandmates had spent a lot of time on the road this past summer,...

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Watch: BLIND GUARDIAN Kicks Off 'Somewhere Far Beyond North American Tour 2025' In Fort Lauderdale

Legendary German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN kicked off their fall 2025 North American headlining tour Wednesday night (November 19) at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The band is performing across the United States and Canada, bringing its celebrated album "Somewhere Far Beyond" to...

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HANSI KÜRSCH Says Next BLIND GUARDIAN Album Will Likely Have 'A Bit Of The More Melodic, Old-Fashioned Style'

BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2022's "The God Machine" album. After co-host Jimmy Kay noted that BLIND GUARDIAN's sound and overall production approach can't get "much bigger" than it was on some of the group's most...

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NEVERMORE, THE GATHERING, CONCEPTION, HAMMERFALL, CRIMSON GLORY Among Confirmed Bands For ProgPower USA 2026

ENSIFERUM, ELUVEITIE, CONCEPTION, EVERGREY, NEVERMORE, HAMMERFALL, CRIMSON GLORY and THE GATHERING (featuring Anneke Van Giersbergen) are among the confirmed artists for next year's ProgPower USA festival, set to take place September 9-12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. The full lineup for ProgPower USA...

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WARMEN Feat. Ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist JANNE WIRMAN: 'Band Of Brothers' Title Track Released

WARMEN, the brainchild of former CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne "Warman" Wirman, has released the official lyric video for the title track of its upcoming album, "Band Of Brothers", due on August 15 via Reaper Entertainment. The new track delivers a crushing mix of heaviness, melody, and cinema...

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CHTHONIC Frontman FREDDY LIM Appointed Taiwan's Ambassador To Finland

Freddy Lim, vocalist of the renowned Taiwanese metal band CHTHONIC, has been appointed Taiwan's next ambassador to Finland. CHTHONIC has a long-standing connection with Finland, having signed with Finnish label Spinefarm/Universal and released several internationally distributed albums, including "M...

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WARMEN Feat. Ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist JANNE WIRMAN: New Album 'Band Of Brothers' Due In August

WARMEN, the brainchild of former CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne "Warman" Wirman, will release a new album, "Band Of Brothers", on August 15 via Reaper Entertainment. The follow-up to 2023's "Here For None" was recorded at various locations across Finland and refined by Mikko Karmila (mix) and M...

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BLIND GUARDIAN Announces Fall 2025 North American Tour With ENSIFERUM And SEVEN KINGDOMS

Legendary German power metal band BLIND GUARDIAN has announced its long-awaited return to North America with a headlining tour set for fall 2025. The band will perform across the United States and Canada, bringing their celebrated album "Somewhere Far Beyond" to life on stage. The tour will kick off...

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ENSIFERUM Releases Music Video For 'The Howl'

Finnish folk metal icons ENSIFERUM have unveiled the official music video for "The Howl". The track is taken from the band's "Winter Storm" full-length album, out now on Metal Blade Records. Much of the material for "Winter Storm" emerged during the COVID lockdown, when ENSIFERUM's founding guitaris...

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KATAKLYSM Frontman MAURIZIO IACONO's EX DEO To Release New EP 'Year Of The Four Emperors'

EX DEO, the Juno-nominated project of KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono, will release a new EP, "Year Of The Four Emperors", on January 10, 2025 via the band's new record label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). That same month, EX DEO will embark on a tour of Europe in support of DARK FUNERAL and FLESH...

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Winter Storm

ENSIFERUM have always been a formidable force. As far back as their 2001 self-titled debut, the Finns had such faith and confidence in the greatness of their vision that they never really sounded like a new band foraging for attention. One of the biggest names to emerge from the folk metal splurge o...