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LAMB OF GOD - to Release live album!

News from LAMB OF GOD LAMB OF GOD has revealed plans to issue a live album with two bonus tracks along with a DVD performance of "Lamb Of God" on March 26th via Nuclear Blast. Pre-orders for the set are available now, along with the bonus track 'Ghost Shaped People.' The live CD and DVD features the first of LAMB OF GOD's two ultra-successful live stream events from September 2020, in which the band performed their album "Lamb Of God" in full, plus an encore of four songs. The DVD includes a new director's cut with bonus material. Pre-order "Lamb Of God - Live In Richmond, VA" now at this link: http://nblast.de/LOG-LiveInRichmond Pre-save the album here: http://nblast.de/LambOfGodDeluxePreSave In addition, the band has unveiled a visualizer for 'Ghost Shaped People' that you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDe75c_4I2g Originally, released June 19 of last year, LAMB OF GOD’s first new album in five years was met with universal acclaim – not only among major rock journalists, but with all strata of metal fans around the world. But critics, media and the industry aside, perhaps the most telling statistic is the year-end US Metal Radio chart, where the new album dominated at #1 by a massive margin (over 2,000 more spins than the album at #2). "Lamb Of God" spent nine weeks in the #1 spot and never left the top 10 since debuting on the chart in February. Read the full article

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LAMB OF GOD - to Release live album!

News from LAMB OF GOD LAMB OF GOD has revealed plans to issue a live album with two bonus tracks along with a DVD performance of "Lamb Of God" on March 26th via Nuclear Blast. Pre-orders for the set are available now, along with the bonus track 'Ghost Shaped People.' The live CD and DVD features the first of LAMB OF GOD's two ultra-successful live stream events from September 2020, in which the band performed their album "Lamb Of God" in full, plus an encore of four songs. The DVD includes a new director's cut with bonus material. Pre-order "Lamb Of God - Live In Richmond, VA" now at this link: http://nblast.de/LOG-LiveInRichmond Pre-save the album here: http://nblast.de/LambOfGodDeluxePreSave In addition, the band has unveiled a visualizer for 'Ghost Shaped People' that you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDe75c_4I2g Originally, released June 19 of last year, LAMB OF GOD’s first new album in five years was met with universal acclaim – not only among major rock journalists, but with all strata of metal fans around the world. But critics, media and the industry aside, perhaps the most telling statistic is the year-end US Metal Radio chart, where the new album dominated at #1 by a massive margin (over 2,000 more spins than the album at #2). "Lamb Of God" spent nine weeks in the #1 spot and never left the top 10 since debuting on the chart in February. Read the full article

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MSG - new album „Immortal“ enters charts!

News from MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Last week, Michael Schenker released his new MSG album "Immortal" via Nuclear Blast, which has now entered the Top 10 at an incredible position of #8, which is Michael's highest ever chart entry in Germany. "I am completley overwhelmed by all the fantastic reactions and the amazing feedback on our new album. To see that fans have followed my music for 50 years and support our records all over the world, is an incredible feeling. I am speechless about the fact that "Immortal" even entered the Top 10 in my mothercountry Germany. Thanks to everyone, rock on", comments Michael Schenker. "Immortal" is a perfect statement describing Michael Schenker's legacy and to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a musician. To commemorate the occasion, MSG have released a new music video for their single 'In Search Of The Peace Of Mind'. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/5gy69onDzXQ "Immortal" is available in the following formats here: http://nblast.de/MSG-Immortal Bands Related News MSG - New album „Immortal“ out now! 2021-01-29 12:00 - Today, Michael Schenker releases his new MSG album, "Immortal" via Nuclear Blast. To commemorate the occasion, MSG have released a new music video. Details MSG - fifth album trailer! 2021-01-20 14:00 - Today, the band reveal their fifth album trailer in which Michael Voss discusses the recordings of "Immortal". Watch the clip here. Details MSG - new album trailer! 2021-01-14 14:00 Read the full article

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THERION - enter german album charts at #11!

News from THERION Swedish Symphonic Metal band THERION released their 17th studio album Leviathan on January 22nd, 2021. The album ranked #11 in the German Album Charts, which marks the highest chart entry the band has ever had in Germany. Additional great European chart results are #8 (Rock & Metal Albums) in the UK, #12 in Switzerland, #14 (Physical Albums) in their home country Sweden and #25 in Poland. Guitarist and founder Christopher Johnsson comments: "It’s great to see that Leviathan is getting such a strong support and also great to see that so many people are still buying CDs and vinyl. We charted at no 11 in the German album chart, which is one of the best positions we ever had there. We also see a great support with streaming, hitting a million streams at Spotify only 2 weeks after the release. Big thanx to everyone who has been picking up/listening to the album!" Here is a list of international chart entries for Leviathan: BUY THE ALBUM OR LISTEN TO IT HERE: http://nblast.de/Therion-Leviathan Bands Related News THERION - New Album Leviathan Out Today! 2021-01-22 11:00 - Today sees the release of THERION's 17th studio album Leviathan! It's time to celebrate its release day with yet another magnificent music video for the song "Tuonela". Details THERION - release new single! 2020-12-11 15:00 - Sweden’s Symphonic Metal pioneers THERION are proud to unveil "Die Wellen der Zeit", another single from their upcoming album Leviathan! Read the full article

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KORPIKLAANI - New Album "Jylhä" OUT TODAY!

News from KORPIKLAANI 2021-02-05 - Today finally sees the release of Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI's new album Jylhä! In celebration of the release of their 11th full-length the band have produced another gorgeous music video for the song Tuuleton. Please also make sure to join the band's Live Q&A Chat today at 5.00pm CET. WATCH THE VIDEO FOR TUULETON HERE: http://nblast.de/Korpiklaani-yt BUY OR LISTEN TO THE FULL ALBUM HERE: http://nblast.de/KorpiklaaniJylha PLEASE NOTE: The LP editions will be released on March 12th! THE MEANING OF TUULETON ("THE WINDLESS"): "A bird-themed story where Windless is an almost flightless bird. He groans when he flies, but it's not good to be on the ground either. He mourns his inability to fly like the others and is bitter because he is not accepted by the others just because he's different. Winter is coming and when the nightly frosts arrive it becomes increasingly difficult to survive in the cold ground." DIRECTOR'S WORD: "All of the music videos from the album "Jylhä" are made during the Covid-19 pandemic, and I wanted that to show somehow in this last story. Years have passed and the old man now lives in his hut with his grown-up daughter. Age starts to weigh, he feels feeble and dejected. On top of this he has caught some disease from one of his trips, and his time seems to be running out. Read the full article

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NIGHTWISH - virtual world rescheduled!

News from NIGHTWISH 2021-02-04 - The interactive ”An Evening with Nightwish In a Virtual World” concert experiences that will kick off the ”Human. :II: Nature.” World Tour have been rescheduled from March to May due to changes in the band’s touring schedule. The new dates are Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29, 2021. Tickets purchased for the original dates are automatically valid for the new dates, or can be returned by March 12, 2021. More details further below. 2 day tickets will be on sale for the current price until February 14, 2021, 22:59 CET. After this the price will go up. VIP packages will go on sale at the same time. The VIP package includes a virtual session with the yet unrevealed bass player of Nightwish’s ”Human. :II: Nature.” tour, among other perks. The identity of the bass player will be revealed on the live virtual session included in the VIP package on Friday, May 28, 2021. EVENT INFO: Nightwish will perform in a tavern called ”The Islanders Arms” built in a virtual world for two nights in May. On both nights, the fans will experience an unforgettable 1.5-hour performance, hearing songs live off the latest album, ”Human. :II: Nature.” for the first time ever. These two nights will have their own, slightly different setlists. - Fri, May 28, 2021, Europe: 8pm CET / 7pm GMT, duration approx. 90min - Sat, May 29, 2021, North and South America: 8pm ET (UTC-5) / 5pm PT (UTC -8) / 10pm BRT (UTC-3) / 7pm CST (UTC -6), duration approx. Read the full article

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CRADLE OF FILTH - Reveal Title Of New Album!

News from CRADLE OF FILTH 2021-02-03 - Poisonous Dark Metallers CRADLE OF FILTH reveal the title of their forthcoming 13th studio album as being "Existence Is Futile". Their monumental new opus -the 13th (unlucky for all) studio album of the band to date - was once again recorded at Grindstone Studios with producer Scott Atkins and is embellished with artwork from Arthur Berzinsh, who is guilty of accomplishing the last two album artworks in the Cradle back canon. Further nihilistic details from the crypt will soon see the light of day. "The stunning new album is everything you can expect from the many shades of black that go to discolour a CRADLE OF FILTH release and far, far, worse" frontman Dani Filth stated yesterday. "Existence Is Futile" which features a new as-yet-named keyboardist/backing singer, is due to be unleashed later this year through Nuclear Blast Records. Earlier, the band announced that their visually spectacular livestream from the St. Mary's Church in Colchester is postponed to May, 12th - due to the pandemic situation. You can still order your tickets for the live stream in many variations together with exclusive ticket-bundles and VIP packages here: cradleoffilth.veeps.com CRADLE OF FILTH's latest album "Cryptoriana - The Seductiveness Of Decay" was recorded at Grindstone Studios, Suffolk, UK by the very honorable Scott Atkins, esq. who has been the resident go-to producer for CRADLE OF FILTH for several albums. Read the full article

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EPICA - reveal 13th vlog episode!

News from EPICA 2021-01-27 - Dutch symphonic metal giants EPICA recently announced the release of their new album "Omega", out on February 26th 2021 via Nuclear Blast. "Omega" is the band’s first studio album in five years. Recently, the band have released a music video for their mesmerizing third single, the ballad 'Rivers' and today, they reveal their 13th vlog episode, discussing the single more in-depth. Watch the clip here: https://youtu.be/4zyglxmDm4w Simone Simons comments: "'Rivers' is written by Rob van der Loo. A beautiful, intimate ballad that I immediately felt a connection with. Writing the lyrics for 'Rivers' went really fast. A fun fact is that the working title was 'Rivers' and there was no other name that fit the song better. Normally we change the working titles of the songs, but not in this case. The video recordings took place in Esslingen, Germany. Jens de Vos and I spent one day in the studio for the video recordings. It was a messy shoot with all the glitter and water, but the result is worth it!`" Watch the video for 'Rivers' here: https://youtu.be/3rW7Vpep3II Get the single digitally, here: http://nblast.de/Epica-OmegaDSP Pre-order the album in the format of your choice, here: http://nblast.de/Epica-Omega PreSave: http://nblast.de/EpicaOmegaPreSave Bands Related News Source Read the full article

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DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL - reveal new single!

News from DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL 2021-01-29 - After several years of silence, DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL returned last December with a late 2020s music sensation: The UK based Ambient Post hardcore outfit announced their new album "Loss", out on April 9th - their first release under the wings of Nuclear Blast Records. But the band has more up their sleeve and DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL revealed the next piece of the colourful mosaic named "Loss". Watch the video for "The Narcissist" here: https://youtu.be/Z0djgtiRwGk The album will be available in various formats. Pre-order here: http://nblast.de/DSHS-Loss Singer Paul Green states: ‘The Narcissist’ is our heaviest track on the new record. It was written about the negative and disruptive people we have in our lives from time to time. It’s a middle finger to their unapologetic attitude and their inability to grasp reason or logic. It seems the world has spawned a lot of these types of people lately and this one’s for them. We started capturing elements for this track 3 years ago during our shows in Japan. Jonny our guitarist/producer, recorded the dissonant warning bells from the train station in Tateishi where we were staying. It’s a really cool memory from our time out there and to have it on the track just adds something special for us, it takes us back to that time and place every listen. We worked with the super talented Olli Appleyard on the music video for this track. Read the full article

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INTERLOPER - Premiere Drum Play Through!

News from INTERLOPER 2021-01-29 - Progressive heavy metal vehicle, INTERLOPER released their debut EP, A REVENANT LEGACY on January 8th via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band partners with GearGods.com to premiere Aaron Stechauner's drum play through for the single "Silence". Head to GearGods.com to watch the play through video as well check out Aaron's gear list, here: https://geargods.net/playthrough/interloper-silence-exclusive-drum-playthrough-aaron-stechauner/ A REVENANT LEGACY was recorded and produced in house at Sewn Shut Sounds by the band themselves, with mixing and production from producer, friend, and honorary ‘4th member’ Joey Virrueta. Stream/Download A Revenant Legacy EP here: http://www.nuclearblast.com/interloper-revenantlegacy Bands Related News Source Read the full article

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BATTLE BEAST - re-sign to Nuclear Blast!

News from BATTLE BEAST 2021-01-25 - "Absolutely no questioning the fruit of our long partnership", Eero Sipilä BATTLE BEAST and NUCLEAR BLAST have renewed the bond of their sucessful partnership: The Finnish heavy metal sextet re-signed to the metal global player! Eero Sipilä, bassist of BATTLE BEAST states: "We are thrilled to announce our continued co-operation with the metal titans Nuclear Blast records. With 200+ million plays on the various streaming services and high chartings around the world there’s absolutely no questioning the fruit our long partnership has borne. The work for the next Battle Beast opus is well under way, and we can’t wait to hit the stages around the world once this disease has blown over! Here’s to many more great years to come! Cheers!” Marcus Hammer, Managing Director NUCLEAR BLAST Europe, comments: “I am very happy and proud that we were able to extend the partnership with Battle Beast and can continue this success story! As we can see there are still Hollywood Endings to some stories. We are stoked to open together the next chapter for this remarkable career.” Since their 2011's debut album "Steel", the band achieved over 200 million streams on digital streaming platforms. Alongside the huge #1 success of their last three albums in the album charts of their home country, Finland, the last album "Hollywood Endings" (2019) reached a remarkable #11 in German album charts. Order »No More Hollywood Endings« now: http://nblast. Read the full article

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CONJURER - Sign Worldwide Deal With NB!

News from CONJURER 2021-02-03 - Sludgy UK post-metal heavyweights CONJURER have signed a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast Records. Their still untitled second full-length and follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2018 debut album, Mire, is set to be released later this year. CONJURER's Brady Deeprose (guitar & vocals) comments: “Conjurer are extremely excited to partner with Nuclear Blast worldwide for the forthcoming release of our second album. Having spent the last year or so getting to know Monte Conner, we count ourselves lucky to be working with not only a true legend in the world of heavy music, but one who continues to champion exciting, forward-thinking art. We’ve now also been introduced to Barley and the rest of the international team at NB and it’s evident that they understand our mentality and want nothing more than to support and nourish our creativity. In what has been an awful year on so many levels, we are grateful to have found the right home for our music. We look forward to working together with NB to bring you our sophomore album in 2021, and much more in the years to follow.” Nuclear Blast's A&R legend Monte Conner states: “I am thrilled to welcome the mighty Conjurer to the worldwide NB family. I must stress “worldwide” because I originally signed them just for North America, but due to a change in circumstances I got to sign them again, and this time for the WORLD! Read the full article

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AMORPHIS - release shaped vinyl single!

News from AMORPHIS 2021-01-29 - Today, AMORPHIS releases their shaped vinyl single "Brother And Sister", limited to 666 copies via Nuclear Blast. The band have also revealed a new lyric video for the song 'Brother And Sister' that you can watch here: https://youtu.be/zH8u_BmGysc Keyboard player Santeri Kallio comments: "Two great songs from the "Queen of Time" sessions on vinyl which is great. The atmospheric 'Brother and Sister' and majestic prog-driven 'As Mountains Crumble' were also good candidates for the "Queen of Time" album’s final tracklist, but in the final run ended up as album bonus tracks to give a special edge to different releases. With this release it is great to see these songs get the attention they deserve." Get the single here: http://nblast.de/Amorphis-BrotherSister Get the digital single here: http://nblast.de/Amorphis-BS-DSP Tracklist: A-Side: 'Brother And Sister' B-Side: 'As Mountains Crumble' Recently, AMORPHIS started the pre-order for their special 30th anniversary vinyl box set, the "Vinyl Collection 2006 – 2020", that will contain all their albums featuring Tomi Joutsen on vocals since their 2006 classic "Eclipse". Pre-order the box set here: http://nblast.de/Amorphis-VinylColl Bands Related News AMORPHIS – kick off pre-order for special box 2020-12-18 13:30 Read the full article

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NIGHTWISH - postpone their European tour!

News from NIGHTWISH 2021-01-29 - Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic NIGHTWISH have announced rescheduled tour dates for late 2021. Previously purchased tickets will remain valid for all rescheduled dates. The band will present their current studio album ”HUMAN.:||:NATURE.” and maintain their reputation as one of the best live bands in heavy music. Being known for unique stage designs and pyro effects, the Finnish symphonic metal heroes promise to take their audience on a spectacular audiovisual journey - once again. Finnish metal legends AMORPHIS will be Special Guests on this tour, with the billing completed by industrial band TURMION KÄTILÖT. Get "HUMAN. :||: NATURE." in various formats here: https://media.nuclearblast.de/shoplanding/2020/Nightwish/human-nature.html Get it digitally, here: https://nblast.de/NW-HumanNatureDigital Bands Related News NIGHTWISH - to start tour in virtual reality! 2020-12-17 09:00 - An Evening with NIGHTWISH in a Virtual World March 12-13th, 2021 ”We heartily welcome you to spend a night with Nightwish at The Islanders Arms” Details NIGHTWISH - postpone their European tour! 2020-09-04 13:00 - Today, the band announce that they've had to postpone their European tour that was originally scheduled for November and December of 2020, until May 2021. Details NIGHTWISH - announce more live shows! 2020-05-07 12:00 - Today, Finnish sextet NIGHTWISH announce more live shows for their Europe tour in November an December this year. Read the full article

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ROB ZOMBIE - releases new single!

News from ROB ZOMBIE 2021-01-29 - Today, ROB ZOMBIE releases his second single "The Eternal Struggles Of The Howling Man" off of The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy, to be released March 12th, 2021 via Nuclear Blast. Watch the new music video here:https://youtu.be/EuhL6aTONM0 The LP is ROB ZOMBIE’s seventh studio album and marks his first new album in nearly five years. The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy is a classic Zombie album to its core with high-energy rages like "The Eternal Struggles of the Howling Man" and "Get Loose" to heavy-groove thumpers like "Shadow Of The Cemetery Man" and "Shake Your Ass-Smoke Your Grass." The new album is produced by ZEUSS. Listen to "The Eternal Struggles of the Howling Man" and lead single "The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition)" here: https://nblast.de/RZ-LunarInjection Pre-order The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy here: https://robzombie.com/lunar-injection/ As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, ROB ZOMBIE has continuously challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of both music and film. ROB ZOMBIE is a 7-time Grammy nominee, has sold fifteen million albums worldwide to date, and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music and film as the writer/director of eight feature films with a worldwide gross totaling more than $150 million. Read the full article

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SILVER LAKE - to sign with Nuclear Blast!

News from SILVER LAKE BY ESA HOLOPAINEN 2021-01-25 - Nuclear Blast proudly announce the signing of the solo project of AMORPHIS guitarist Esa Holopainen, SILVER LAKE. Esa Holopainen made good use of his time in 2020 and fulfilled an old dream of his by recording his first solo album at the Sonic Pump studios. "As some of you might have noticed, I’ve been working on my first solo album. Well actually, I’d rather call this a project which I’m leading as it includes different musicians and vocalists that I’ve had great privilege to meet during these years. I’ve had this idea in the back of my head for years and now that Covid-19 hit hard on all of us, it was time to be creative and start this project. The project is titled SILVER LAKE by Esa Holopainen and I am really happy to announce that SILVER LAKE is now signed to Nuclear Blast, which was a very obvious choice as NB is also AMORPHIS’ record label and I know all the label-personnel super well. Another natural move is that Grey Beard Concerts & Management is managing my solo stuff as well. I look forward to revealing more news about the artists who are collaborating with me in SILVER LAKE", comments Esa Holopainen. Markus Staiger, Owner and CEO of Nuclear Blast Tonträger Produktion und Vertriebs GmbH adds: „An old friendship of almost three decades, that goes back to the very beginnings of AMORPHIS, connects me to Esa Holopainen. Back then we just licenced the band from Relapse for the European market. Read the full article