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SONATA ARCTICA Release Brand-New Single ‘Freedom Concept’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 1, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: sonata arctica. Leave a comment
[photo: Jarkko Piipari]

Finnish power metal pioneers Sonata Arctica have unleashed a brand-new single titled “Freedom Concept.” The track arrives as a powerful statement in the band’s 30th anniversary year, followed by an extensive touring schedule, and delivers the melodic intensity and energy fans have come to expect.

“Freedom Concept” captures the signature blend of soaring melodies, driving rhythms and emotional depth that has defined Sonata Arctica for three decades. At the same time, the song explores a thoughtful and timely subject: the complex idea of freedom and the responsibility that comes with it.

Frontman Tony Kakko comments:
”Freedom Concept” , a song about understanding and misunderstanding the concept of freedom, often forgetting it comes paired with responsibility, and how what ever values and thoughts you may have are not automatically transferred to your offspring and how in most cases that’s an effin great thing…(breath in) has been sitting on my desk for a while and we figured this kind of melodic power metal blast we’re known of would be a good way to celebrate the 30th anniversary ”tourette” we’ve started at the end of January 2026 WHILST also working on our next studio album. This song’s NOT gonna be on it. So…extra special snack in between meals. Enjoy!”

Stream / Download “Freedom Concept”: https://sonataarctica.rpm.link/freedomPR

About Sonata Arctica

It has been 30 years since Sonata Arctica began their journey as one of the Finnish power metal pioneers. Emerging on the international scene in 1999 with their debut album Ecliptica, the band quickly established themselves as a leading force in melodic metal.

Since then, Sonata Arctica have released 11 studio albums, alongside countless singles, EPs and several live albums. Over the decades, they have toured the world extensively, built a dedicated global fanbase and solidified their reputation as one of the most successful Finnish metal bands of all time.

With “Freedom Concept,” the band once again proves why their sound continues to resonate across generations: melodic, powerful and unmistakably Sonata Arctica!

Sonata Arctica 30th Anniversary Tour: 
09.04.2026 (SE) – Johanneshov – Slaktkyrkan 
10.04.2026 (SE) – Göteborg – Pustervik 
11.04.2026 (DK) – Roskilde – Gimle – Epic Fest
23.04.2026 (IT) – Ciampino – Orion Live Club
24.04.2026 (IT) – Trezzo Sull’adda – Trezzo Sull’adda 
12.06.2026 (FI) – Hyvinkää – Hyvinkään Vilatehdas – Hyvinkää Rock
13.06.2026 (FI) – Vaasa – Moottorikatu Vasikiluoto – Lisää Löylyä Festival
18.06.2026 (BE) – Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting
19.06.2026 (HU) – Székesfehérvár – FEZEN Fesztivál
25.06.2026 (SK) – Snina – Rock Pod Kamenom
03.07.2026 (FI) – Oulu – Rokki Raikaa
09.07.2026 (DE) – Balingen – RV Bang Open Air Festival
10.07.2026 (FI) – Turku – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali
24.07.2026 (FI) – Tampere – Rokki Raikaa
07.08.2026 (FI) – Vantaa – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali, Vantaa
13.08.2026 (CZ) – Moravsky Krumlov – Rock Castle Open Air
14.08.2026 (FI) – Lahti – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali, Lahti
28.08.2026 (FI) – Jyväskylä – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali, Jyväskylä
29.08.2026 (FI) – Valkeakoski – Waltikan Venetsialaiset
09.09.2026 (MX) – Chihuahua – Pistoleros House Of Show
10.09.2026 (MX) – Torreón – Centro de Convenciones de Torreón
11.09.2026 (MX) – Monterrey – Cafe Iguana
12.09.2026 (MX) – Ciudad Obregón – Centro Magno
14.09.2026 (MX) – Ciudad de México – FORO TEAMBRO
16.09.2026 (MX) – Santiago de Querétaro – Foro Arpa
17.09.2026 (MX) – León – Teatro Manuel Doblado
18.09.2026 (MX) – Guadalajara – C3 Stage
20.09.2026 (CR) – Zapote – Pepper Disco Club
22.09.2026 (CO) – Bogotá – Ace Of Spades – Club
23.09.2026 (EC) – Quito – Teatro San Gabriel
24.09.2026 (EC) – Guayaquil – Auditorio Simón Bolivar – MAAC Cine
25.09.2026 (PE) – Lima – Centro de Convenciones Teatro Leguia
27.09.2026 (CL) – Santiago – Teatro Coliseo
29.09.2026 (AR) – Buenos Aires – El Teatro Flores
30.09.2026 (UY) – Montevideo – Live Era
02.10.2026 (BR) – Limeira – Studio Mirage Eventos
03.10.2026 (BR) – São Paulo – Audio
26.10.2026 (UK) – London – O2 Forum Kentish Town – w/ Beast In Black
27.10.2026 (BE) – Bruxelles – Ancienne Belgique – w/ Beast In Black
28.10.2026 (NE) – Tilburg – Poppodium 013 – w/ Beast In Black
29.10.2026 (DE) – Leipzig – Haus Auensee – w/ Beast In Black
31.10.2026 (AT) – Wien – Gasometer – w/ Beast In Black
01.11.2026 (HU) – Budapest – Barba Negra – w/ Beast In Black
02.11.2026 (CZ) – Zlín – NOVESTA SPORT, Ltd., Sports Hall Euronics – w/ Beast In Black
03.11.2026 (PL) – Gliwice – Prezero Arena Gliwice – w/ Beast In Black
05.11.2026 (DE) – Berlin – Columbiahalle – w/ Beast In Black
06.11.2026 (DE) – Hannover – Swiss Life Hall – w/ Beast In Black
07.11.2026 (DE) – Ludwigsburg – MHP Arena – w/ Beast In Black
08.11.2026 (DE) – Offenbach – Stadthalle Offenbach – w/ Beast In Black
09.11.2026 (FR) – Paris – L’Olympia – w/ Beast In Black
11.11.2026 (ES) – Barcelona – Razzmatazz 1 – w/ Beast In Black
12.11.2026 (ES) – Madrid – Sala Riviera – w/ Beast In Black
13.11.2026 (ES) – Bilbao – Sala Santana 27 – w/ Beast In Black
14.11.2026 (FR) – Ramonville-St-Agne – Le Bikini – w/ Beast In Black
15.11.2026 (FR) – Villeurbanne – Transbordeur – w/ Beast In Black
17.11.2026 (CH) – Zürich – Komplex AG – w/ Beast In Black
18.11.2026 (IT) – Milan – Alcatraz – w/ Beast In Black
20.11.2026 (DE) – München – Zenith – w/ Beast In Black
21.11.2026 (LU) – Esch-sur-Alzette – Rockhal – w/ Beast In Black
22.11.2026 (DE) – Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle – w/ Beast In Black
23.11.2026 (DE) – Hamburg – Inselparkhalle – w/ Beast In Black
24.11.2026 (SE) – Göteborg – Eriksbergshallen – w/ Beast In Black
25.11.2026 (SE) – Stockholm – Fryshuset – w/ Beast In Black

Sonata Arctica is:
Tony Kakko (vocals)
Elias Viljanen (guitars)
Tommy Portimo (drums)
Henrik “Henkka” Klingenberg (keyboards)
Pasi Kauppinen (bass)

More on Sonata Arctica:
Website | https://www.sonataarctica.info
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sonataarctica
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sonataarcticaofficial/
X | https://twitter.com/sonataarctica
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@sonataarcticaofficial
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/SONATAARCTICA

RUOSKA Break Boundaries with Their New Album “Kade”, Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 1, 2026
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photo: Joonas Marjo

Ruoska, a long-standing Finnish industrial metal band, breaks boundaries with their new album Kade. The album features new musical approach for Ruoska, and some of the songs even strive for a progressive outcome. The band, which has never been a victim of a single music genre, takes things even further this time around.

The production is unmistakably recognizable as Ruoska thanks to Patrik Mennander‘s distinctive voice. The album makes use of Patrik’s versatility as a singer and his wide range of interpretations to a much greater extent than the band’s previous material.

Listen to “Kade” on music streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal yms.): https://push.fm/fl/ruoska-kade

The diversity of the final result was also supported by the fact that the album was worked on in studio conditions from the composition stage to the demos and then to the final touches. The album features the minds and talents of new musical collaborators, such as Krzysztof Dobosiewicz‘s majestic orchestral arrangements.

Although working on the album took considerably longer than planned, the end result is definitely worth all the effort. In Mennander’s opinion, Ruoska finally achieves the level they originally set out to achieve with the Kade album.

“The band’s current lineup makes it possible to realize even ambitious ideas in a way that was previously only a dream. All members have different musical backgrounds, which has contributed to the diversity of the new album.” Patrik Mennader tells.

The album was given its final polish by music producer Janne Saksa, who also breathed new life into previously released singles (e.g., Kade, Silti syntinen). While working on the latter, there were even some hysterically funny moments as Mennander and Saksa debated whether the song should sound more like Scooter or David Guetta.

Ruoska tours this spring around Finland to celebrate the new album.

Tracklist / ISRC-codes

  1. Rampa ja sokea – FI3FC2655001
  2. Kettingit – FI3FC2655002
  3. Ihtiriekko – FISRI2500001
  4. Silti syntinen – FI3FC2655003
  5. Ohjenuora – FI3FC2655004
  6. Kade – FI3FC2655005
  7. Ikirouta – FI3FC2655006
  8. Piruja – FI3FC2655007
  9. Loppu – FI3FC2655008
  10. Sarkajaakko – FI3FC2655010
  11. Runno – FI3FC2655011

Focus tracks: Kettingit, Silti syntinen, Runno

Ruoska:
Patrik Mennander (Vocals)
Samuli Rimmi (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Miika Kokkola (Bass, Backing Vocals)
Teemu Karppinen (Drums)

https://www.facebook.com/ruoskaband
https://www.instagram.com/ruoskaband/
https://ruoska.bandcamp.com/

NOUMENA Return with New Single ‘Kuolemankello’ – Epic Journey into Finland’s Dark History

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 1, 2026
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Photo: Esa Pitkälä

Hailing from the heart of Finland, the masters of melodic death metal, Noumena, are making their long-awaited return. Their new single, “Kuolemankello” (The Deathwatch Beetle), is an intense, atmospheric, and catchy strike that sets the stage for the band’s upcoming seventh studio album.

After a period of silence dedicated to honing their craft, Noumena has returned with a refined sound that captures the band’s core essence: a unique blend of Northern melancholy and relentless energy. Composer and guitarist Tuukka Tuomela is thrilled with the result:

“It’s a classic Noumena track with catchy melodies, striking riffs, and a hook-filled chorus. Growing into epic proportions, the song is a perfect choice for the first single from our upcoming full-length album.”

“Kuolemankello” continues Noumena’s tradition of powerful storytelling. The track dives deep into 18th-century Finland, specifically the era known as The Great Wrath (isoviha in Finnish) – a brutal period of Russian occupation marked by widespread atrocities and historical suffering. The song’s title refers to the “Deathwatch Beetle,” a wood-boring insect whose ticking sound was historically seen as an omen of impending death. Lyricist Hannu Savolainen sheds light on the dark theme:

“In folklore, the ‘Kuolemankello’ has been seen as an omen of death. In this story, the beetle ticking inside the wooden walls warns of a grim fate. The song is set during the savage era of The Great Wrath in 1700s Finland. However, even in this mournful tale, there is a small glimmer of hope, as is often the case in Noumena’s songs.”

The single offers a first taste of Noumena’s seventh album, scheduled for release in August. The long-standing veterans of the Finnish metal scene prove they are as formidable as ever – the clock is ticking, and Noumena’s time is now.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/noumena-kuolemankello

–ISRC: FIHZP1200039
–Record label: Haunted Zoo
–Composers: Tuukka Tuomela, Suvi Uura
–Lyrics: Hannu Savolainen
–Arrangement: Noumena

Noumena is a Finnish melodic death metal band formed in 1998 in Ähtäri, Finland. Known for combining melancholic melodies, heavy riffs and atmospheric soundscapes, Noumena draws from the Scandinavian death metal tradition while adding touches of Nordic melancholy and emotion.

Over their more than 25-year career, Noumena has released six full-length albums — including Pride/Fall (2002), Absence (2005), Anatomy of Life (2006), Death Walks With Me (2013), Myrrys (2017) and Anima (2020) — steadily evolving their sound while retaining their core identity.

Noumena has over 130 live shows history, the band has toured in Finland, Central  Europe, Japan and China. They have shared the stages with acts like Insomnium, Beast in Black, Moonsorrow and many others.

Line-up
Antti Haapanen – growls
Suvi Uura – vocals
Markus Hirvonen – guitars, vocals
Ville Lamminaho – guitars, mandolin, vocals
Tuukka Tuomela – guitars
Hannu Savolainen – bass
Ilkka Unnbom – drums

https://www.youtube.com/@noumenaofficial
https://www.facebook.com/Noumenaband
https://www.instagram.com/noumenaofficial/
https://www.noumena.info/

SEPULTURA Announce Farewell Release “The Cloud of Unknowing” EP + Reveal Track ‘The Place’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 1, 2026
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As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA are preparing to close their final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold records, and performances across more than 80 countries, SEPULTURA stand as Brazil’s uncompromising emissary to the global stage and one of today’s most influential metal bands. 

Currently bringing their pioneering sound to audiences worldwide on the ‘Celebrating Life Through Death‘ farewell tour, the question has arisen: how should SEPULTURA mark the end of such a monumental journey? The answer came naturally: By capturing a final creative moment and preserving it for posterity. 

The result is The Cloud of Unknowing EP, set to be released on April 24th via Nuclear Blast Records.

The Cloud of Unknowing EP is one of SEPULTURA’s most diverse and emotionally resonant releases. Across four tracks, the EP serves as a bittersweet farewell, showcasing the full spectrum of the band’s creativity, reflecting both the ferocity and depth that have defined SEPULTURA’s legacy. 

SEPULTURA have released EP track ‘The Place‘, which vocalist Derrick Green sheds some light on:

“This song deals with immigrants who have come to a place seeking refuge and start a new life.  

Once assimilated into a false sense of security and relentless propaganda they began to act out against what they hate about themselves. The transition begins to escape from the self hatred and the lashing out against people who believed in the same ideas. I feel the lyrics truly follow the transitions of the song. Starting with disappointment and arriving at anger.” 

Stream ‘The Place‘: https://sepultura.bfan.link/the-place  

Pre-order The Cloud of Unknowing EP: https://sepultura.bfan.link/cloud-unknowing

The Cloud of Unknowing EP will be available in the following formats:

  • Oxblood 
  • Transparent Petrol (NB exclusive)
  • Crystal clear (band exclusive)
  • Transparent red (band exclusive)

All LP variants come with a CD of the EP in a card wallet.

The Cloud of Unknowing EP
Tracklisting

01. All Souls Rising
02. Beyond the Dream
03. Sacred Books
04. The Place

Don’t miss the opportunity to see SEPULTURA on their final ever tour! The dates are as follows:

SEPULTURA – CELEBRATING LIFE THROUGH DEATH

20. Mar – AUS – Perth @ Metro City
23. Mar – AUS – Adelaide @ The Gov.
25. Mar – AUS – Melbourne @ Northcote Theatre
26. Mar – AUS – Sydney @ Liberty Hall
27. Mar – AUS – Sydney @ Liberty Hall *SOLD OUT
29. Mar – AUS – Brisbane @ The Tivoli
 

29. Apr – USA – Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater
01. May – CAN – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
02. May – CAN – London, ON @ London Music Hall
04. May – USA – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
05. May – USA – Louisville, KY @Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
06. May – USA – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
07. May – USA – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
08. May – USA – New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
10. May – USA – Welcome To Rockville, FL
11. May – USA – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
12. May – USA – Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
13. May – USA – Reading, PA @ Reverb
15. May – Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
16. May – USA – Sonic Temple Festival, OH
17. May – USA – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
19. May – USA – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
21. May – USA – Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
22. May – USA – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
23. May – USA – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
25. May – USA – Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
26. May – USA – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
28. May – USA – Berkeley, CA @ The US Theatre
29. May – USA – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

06. Jun – NL – South Of Heaven
07. Jun – CZ – Metalfest
08. Jun – CR – Zagreb @ Tvornica Kulture
09. Jun – IT – Milan @ Circolo Magnolia
10. Jun – IT – Rome @ Eur social park
12. Jun – CH – Greenfield Festival
13. Jun – AT – Novarock
14. Jun – DE – Würzburg @ Pothalle
17. Jun – DE – Saarbruecken @ Garage
19. Jun – FR – Hellfest 
20. Jun – BE – Graspop 
21. Jun – PT – Rock in Rio Lisboa
23. Jun – DE – Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle
24. Jun – DE – Potsdam @ Waschhaus Potsdam
25. Jun – DK – Copenhell 
26. Jun – SE – Huskvarna @ Folkets Park
27. Jun – NO – Tons of Rock 

30. Jun – GR – Release festival
31. Jul – DE – Wacken Open Air
01. Aug – FI – Helsinki @ Tavastia *SOLD OUT
02. Aug – EE – Tallinn Rock Festival 
05. Aug – ES – Leyendas Del Rock
07. Aug – UK – Bloodstock Festival
09. Aug – IE – Dublin @ 3Arena

CHILDREN OF BODOM: Setlist from First “Celebration Of Music” Concert 2026 in Helsinki

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 1, 2026
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Children Of Bodom reunited for two special shows in their home country, Finland. The melodic death and power metal band that has been celebrated for decades disbanded in 2019, playing their farewell concert in Helsinki at that time. Last year, the big memorial show was announced in the same city and quickly complemented by a second show on the following day after the first sold out in no time. In 2025, they said:

“We want to celebrate the life’s work of our band and at the same time honor the musical legacy of our friend and bandmate Alex. The concert will take place at the Tavastia Club, a venue that has always been very meaningful to Children Of Bodom – and it also fulfills a long-standing wish from our fans.”

Yesterday, the moment arrived, and the first concert took place as planned under the “A Celebration Of Music” theme. Alexander Kuoppala, Henkka Blacksmith, Janne Warman, and Jaska Raatikainen from the original lineup returned to the stage for two nights, joined by Samy Elbanna from Lost Society.

Here is the full setlist from 26th february concert:

Please note: the setlist may vary from show to show.

  1. Living Dead Beat
  2. Sixpounder
  3. Bodom Beach Terror
  4. Silent Night, Bodom Night
  5. Deadnight Warrior
  6. Towards Dead End
  7. Everytime I Die
  8. Bodom After Midnight
  9. Lake Bodom
  10. Bed of Razors
  11. Needled 24/7
  12. Angels Don’t Kill
  13. Blooddrunk
  14. Warheart
  15. Follow the Reaper
  16. Downfall

    Encore:
  17. Are You Dead Yet?
  18. Hate Me!
  19. Hate Crew Deathroll

    Encore 2:
  20. In Your Face

BLEED FROM WITHIN Release Live Video for ‘Zenith’, UK + Ireland Tour Kicks Off Today

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 1, 2026
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Scottish metal heavyweights, BLEED FROM WITHIN, are preparing to take their adrenaline-charged live show further across the Northern Hemisphere.

Tonight, they’ll be hitting the UK and Ireland for an extensive 11-show run, followed by a colossal month-long trek across North America.

To set the tone, Bleed From Within have released a blistering live video for their track ‘Zenith‘, the title track from their highly-acclaimed, latest studio record. The video was filmed during the Zenith UK/EU Headline Tour across September and October 2025, the band’s biggest headline tour to-date. The video captures their high intensity live performances at numerous sold-out shows across the continent.

Bleed From Within commented: 

“Zenith was very nearly one of the lead singles during our album campaign. In light of this, we decided to cut together some of the incredible footage captured by our dear friend and long time content king, Tom Armstrong and give it a proper music video as we approach our next round of touring.

The final result is a snapshot of the biggest headline tour we’ve ever done up to this point. The Zenith tour travelled across UK and Europe and was a massive step up for our band. We were consistently blown away by the support shown by our fans. The tour culminated with 2 sold out shows at the Glasgow Barrowlands, the venue that we’ve been dreaming of headlining since we started this band 21 years ago. Surrounded by fans, friends and family, we celebrated everything that we’ve worked towards over the last 2 decades. 

Please enjoy this video as much as we have. It’s been incredible to watch these moments back and relive everything we shared with our fans. Thank you for your support. We’ll see you very soon on the road around the UK, Ireland and North America!'”

BLEED FROM WITHIN – 2026 TOUR DATES

UK & IRELAND – THE DYING SUN TOUR

01.03 – Edinburgh @ The Liquid Room *SOLD OUT
02.03 – Edinburgh @ The Liquid Room *SOLD OUT
03.03 – Aberdeen @ Lemon Tree 
05.03 – Dublin @ The Academy
06.03 – Liverpool @ o2 Academy *SELLING FAST
07.03 – Leeds @ Stylus
08.03 – Nottingham @ Rock City 
10.03 – Norwich @ Epic Studios *SELLING FAST
12.03 – Bristol @ Electric Bristol
12.03 – Southampton @ The 1865 *SOLD OUT
14.03 – Birmingham @ o2 Institute *SELLING FAST

Supports: Disembodied Tyrant and Baest

NORTH AMERICA – THE ZENITH TOUR

02.04 – Worcester MA, The Palladium *SELLING FAST
03.04 – Montreal QC, Theatre Beanfield *SOLD OUT
04.04 – Toronto ON, Opera House *SELLING FAST
06.04 – Philadelphia PA, Theatre of the Living Arts
07.04 – Lakewood OH, The Roxy
08.04 – Millville PA, Mr Smalls
10.04 – Detroit MI, St Andrew’s Hall
11.04 – Grand Rapids MI, Elevation
12.04 – Chicago IL, House of Blues
14.04 – Minneapolis MN, Varsity Theatre
15.04 – Lincoln NE, Bourbon Theatre
17.04 – Englewood CO, Gothic Theatre
19.04 – Boise ID, Shrine Social Club
20.04 – Seattle WA, The Crocodile
21.04 – Portland OR, Hawthorne Theatre
22.04 – Roseville CA, Goldfield Trading Post
24.04 – Los Angeles CA, The Regent Theatre 
25.04 – Pomona CA, The Glass House
26.04 – Phenoix AZ, Crescent Ballroom
28.04 – Austin TX, Come and Take It Live
29.04 – Dallas TX, Granada Theater 
01.05 – Tampa FL, The Orpheum
02.05 – Atlanta GA, The Masquerade (Hell)
03.05 – Greensboro NC, Hangar 1819
05.05 – Richmond VA, Canal Club
06.05 – Baltimore MD, Nevermore Hall
07.05 – New York NY, Gramercy Theatre

Supports: Sylosis, Great American Ghost, Life Cycles

SUMMER EU HEADLINE DATES

10.08 – DE   Stuttgart @ Im Wizemann **
11.08 – DE   Nürnberg @ Hirsch &
13.08 – DE   Aschaffenburg @ Colos-Saal &

**w. supports Of Mice & Men, Signs Of The Swarm
&w. supports Signs Of The Swarm

Tickets for all shows are on-sale now from: https://bleedfromwithin.com/tour-dates

ZENITH TRACKLIST

1. Violent Nature
2. In Place Of Your Halo
3. Zenith
4. God Complex
5. A Hope In Hell
6. Dying Sun
7. Immortal Desire (ft. Brann Dailor)
8. Chained To Hate
9. Known By No Name
10. Hands Of Sin (ft. Josh Middleton)
11. Edge Of Infinity

Purchase and stream Zenith: https://bleedfromwithin.bfan.link/zenith

ABOUT BLEED FROM WITHIN

After 20 years, Bleed from Within have reached their Zenith. The Glasgow firebrands are one of the hardest working acts in metal: playing shows globally with everyone from Megadeth to Slipknot, all while writing and regularly releasing monstrous, exhilarating songs. The upward journey reaches new heights on their seventh album, which contains the band’s heaviest, catchiest and most intrepid music to date.

Bleed – vocalist Scott Kennedy, guitarists Craig “Goonzi” Gowans and Steven Jones, drummer Ali Richardson and bassist Davie Provan – have long been Scottish metal’s most valued sons, constantly at the vanguard of muscular-sounding music. First albums Humanity (2009) and Empire (2010) made them cult figureheads in the deathcore scene, before Uprising (2013) broadened their palate with groove metal adrenaline and melodic death metal prowess. It also marked their major-label debut, catapulting them onto tours with heavy royalty.

In 2018, the band returned with the ferocious Era. Then, follow-ups Fracture (2020) and Shrine (2022) proved their greatest triumphs to date, intertwining Scott’s snarls with Steven’s majestic singing. The millions of streams gathered by such singles as ‘The End of All We Know’, ‘Into Nothing’ and ‘Levitate’ proved Bleed had become the next big thing. On Zenith – which was announced alongside career-affirming tours with Slipknot, Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine – the quintet are primed to leap into superstardom.

Across 11 songs, Zenith explores the parameters of what pulse-pounding metal can do. ‘Violent Nature’ is the most attention-demanding opener Bleed have ever penned, accelerating from a distorted intro to an onslaught of drums, blitzkrieg riffs and layer upon layer of screams. Single ‘In Place of Your Halo’ is a heavier counterpoint: its hulking groove leads up to a surprising bagpipe section, keeping the band in touch with their homeland as they affirm themselves on the world’s stage. From the bold string sections throughout the album to finale ‘Edge of Infinity’, which rises from acoustic guitars and singing to an almighty crescendo, Bleed’s horizons have never been broader. Yet, their songs have never felt so invigorating across the board either.

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