SHAKRA Unveil New Lyric Video ‘Burning Heart’

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Swiss hard rock band Shakra are excited to unveil their new single and official lyric video, “Burning Heart”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

“Burning Heart” is a special track that was originally recorded during the sessions for the “Invincible” album. The session files were lost for years and rediscovered by accident during the band’s 30th anniversary preparations. The track is now the first official release on Frontiers Music.

Stream “Burning Heart” HERE

The band commented on the new single: “We had written it off – lost in the digital void. And then suddenly it reappeared, as if the message was meant to manifest itself”.

Lead singer Mark Fox added: “All my life, people have tried in different ways to separate me from what I do with all my heart and soul: making music. But no one has succeeded – and no one ever will”.

“Burning Heart, to me, is a picture of that inner fire that drives you. When you burn for
something, you don’t do it for fame or success – you do it because it’s part of who you are”, stated Thomas Muster.

Shakra is about to celebrate their impressive 30th anniversary, showing why they are a solid force in the world of rock and metal. Walking the fine line between hard rock and heavy metal, they have crafted a sound over the last three decades that captivates both rock fans and metalheads alike.

Despite lineup changes and shifting trends in the rock and metal scene, every challenge has only made the band stronger, solidifying their ability to stay true to their style. Today, Shakra is more experienced, versatile, and enduring than ever before.

Looking far back is important, but the future must not be forgotten – this is far from the end. Shakra is ready to open a new chapter, bigger and more powerful than ever. The foundation they stand on has been built with sweat, blood, and tears – 30 years of dedication and relentless effort.

Their music has been the soundtrack to the lives of countless fans – songs that have sparked memories and accompanied generations. Shakra delivers a live experience that perfectly captures the raw energy and passion of these genres. Their stage presence and commitment guarantee a show that will leave a lasting impression.

Line Up:
Mark Fox
Roger Tanner
Cyril Montavon
Thomas Muster
Thom Blunier

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BEHEMOTH Announce Global Live Stream of Historic Hometown Show

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BEHEMOTH are set to make history with their largest ever headline performance, taking place at the prestigious Hala Stulecia in Wrocław, Poland, on Friday 25 April. With 6,000 tickets sold and the event officially sold out, this monumental hometown show marks a defining moment in Behemoth’s storied career – and in the history of extreme metal itself.

Under the banner of The Unholy Trinity, BEHEMOTH will be joined by two titans of black metal, Satyricon and Rotting Christ, for a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of the genre’s elite. Together, they will command the stage inside the legendary Hala Stulecia, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its cultural and architectural significance.

Speaking on the upcoming event, Behemoth frontman Adam Nergal Darski shares:
“We are standing on the threshold of an unprecedented moment in extreme metal. This will not only be the biggest headlining show Behemoth has ever performed and will be one of the most monumental and significant black metal concerts in history.
For this occasion, we’ve prepared an extraordinary production — our biggest to date. With a full multi-camera setup, we’ll be capturing every moment of this spectacle. Fans from the United States, from across continents, from every corner of the globe who can’t be with us in person – you’ll still be able to join us live in real time, or stream the show for 48 hours after the event.
I invite and encourage all of you to be part of this. If not in the flesh, then in spirit, through your screens.”

Tickets can be purchased at https://veeps.events/behemoth where fans can also get their hands on exclusive merch.

BEHEMOTH are drawing near to the close of their Unholy Trinity headline tour with Satyricon and Rotting Christ. All dates and ticket info at the bottom. PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM THE SHIT OV GOD: https://behemoth.bfan.link/tsog

THE UNHOLY TRINITY TOUR 2025
+ SATYRICON
+ ROTTING CHRIST
23-April – LV – Riga, Palladium – SOLD OUT
25-April – PL – Wrocław, Hala Stulecia – SOLD OUT
26-April – DE – Lichtenfels, Ragnaroek Festival *Behemoth only*
27-April – CZ – Prague, O2 Universum

MARILYN MANSON Releases Cover of ‘In The Air Tonight’

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In anticipation of his upcoming 2025 One Assassination Under God Tour, iconic rock legend MARILYN MANSON has revealed a cover of luminary musician Phil Collins’ seminal song ‘In The Air Tonight.’ The single has been released with the B-side track ‘As Sick As The Secrets Of (Sleep)’ on a Maxi Single CD, which sold out in just 4 hours. The tracks are available for streaming everywhere now.

Stream ‘In The Air Tonight’: https://mm.bfan.link/in-the-air-tonight

MARILYN MANSON Worldwide One Assassination Under God Tour Dates:
May 2 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe (SOLD OUT)
May 3 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana (SOLD OUT)
May 4 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)
May 6 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount (SOLD OUT)
May 7 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center (SOLD OUT)
May 9 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
May 10 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues (SOLD OUT)
May 12 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater (SOLD OUT)
May 13 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion
May 15 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues (SOLD OUT)
May 16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)
May 18 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
May 20 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle (SOLD OUT)
May 21 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)
May 24 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
May 25 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
July 17 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
July 18 – Cadott, WI – Rock Fest
July 19 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival
Aug 7 – Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip
Aug 29 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma
Sep 3 – Istanbul, TR – Bonus Parkorman
Sep 18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
Sep 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Sep 22 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
Sep 23 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
Sep 25 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Sep 27 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel
Sep 30 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues (SOLD OUT)
Oct 1 – San Diego, CA – SOMA
Oct 3 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Theater
Oct 5 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
Oct 29 – Brighton, UK – Brighton Centre
Oct 31 – Bournemouth, UK – Windsor Hall
Nov 1 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena
Nov 2 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
Nov 4 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo (SOLD OUT)
Nov 7 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley
Nov 9 – Nantes, FR – Zénith
Nov 11 – Paris, FR – Zénith (SOLD OUT)
Nov 13 – Antwerp, BE – Lotto Arena
Nov 14 – Dusseldorf, DE – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
Nov 15 – Prague, CZ – Fortuna Sports Hall
Nov 17 – Berlin, DE – Max-Schmeling-Halle
Nov 19 – Warsaw, PL – Torwar (SOLD OUT)
Nov 20 – Leipzig, DE – Quarterback Immobilien Arena
Nov 22 – Bern, CH – Festhalle Bern
Nov 23 – Grenoble, FR – Le Summum (SOLD OUT)
Nov 25 – Bergamo, IT – Chorus Life Arena (SOLD OUT)
Nov 27 – Barcelona, ES – Palau Olimpic de Badalona
Nov 28 – Madrid, ES – Palacio Vistalegre
Nov 30 – Lisbon, PT – Sagres Campo Pequeno

MARILYN MANSON’s 12th album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, is available now from Nuclear Blast Records. Stream and purchase at https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-1

Industrial Giants DIE KRUPPS to Join MINISTRY on 2025 North American Tour

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Post-industrial provocateurs Die Krupps are set to ignite stages across North America this summer as direct support for the legendary Ministry on their highly anticipated 2025 tour.

The bill also includes performances from My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and Nitzer Ebb, and Die Kruups founder Jurgen Engler describes it as “The tour we have been awaiting for a long time. 

“It’s the perfect package, a great line-up of bands, which for sure is exciting for the U.S. and Canadian fanbase, and for us! We have all met before in the past, so it will be like a one big happy family going out together. 

“Also, Die Krupps haven’t done a full blown U.S/Canada tour in almost three decades. Now is the time for us to reconnect with our fans and show them that this band is far from retired! Hope to see you all soon, to the hilt!!!”

Just ahead of hitting the road, the band has unleashed their hypnotic new single, “Cinnamon Girl” — a dark, dirge-like homage to the sonic spirits of Neil Young (whose own “Cinnamon Girl” sounds nothing like this!) and Type O Negative. 

Dripping in noir atmosphere and analog melancholy, the track also introduces the enigmatic Cinnamon Babe, a fast-rising star in the dark-pop underground whose voice floats through the song like smoke in a dim-lit motel room.

“‘Cinnamon Girl’​is about memory, obsession, and the soft tragedy of stardom,” Engler continues. “We wanted it to feel like a furious version of that famous Blue Velvet backroom scene where Dennis Hopper is listening to ‘The Candy-Colored Clown Called The Sandman’.” 

SINGLE: https://orcd.co/diekruppscinnamonbabe_cinnamongirl

For more than four decades, Die Krupps have carved out a distinctive space in the modern underground. Originating from the same hometown as fellow robots Kraftwerk, blending brooding synths, jagged guitars, and dystopian visual aesthetics, their signature sound fuses electronic attacks with the visceral punch of Industrial Metal — a style critics have described as “what would happen if Bowie scored a horror film produced by Trent Reznor, if he was from Dusseldorf!

And, as “Cinnamon Girl” hits streaming platforms and Die Krupps take the stage with Ministry, fans can expect a thunderous live set soaked in high tension, lots of sweat, the notorious steelophone and electrified doom. Don’t miss it!

MINISTRY + DIE KRUPPS — 2025 TOUR DATES:

Apr 29 Tue
The Van Buren @ 7:00 Pm
Phoenix, AZ, United States

Apr 30 Wed
Revel @ 7:00 Pm
Albuquerque, NM, United States

May 2 Fri
Emo’s Austin @ 7:00 Pm
Austin, TX, United States

May 3 Sat
House Of Blues Houston @ 7:00 Pm
Houston, TX, United States

May 4 Sun
The Factory In Deep Ellum @ 7:00 Pm
Dallas, TX, United States

May 6 Tue
The Eastern @ 7:00 Pm
Atlanta, Ga, United States

May 8 Thu
Sonic Temple Festival @ 12:00 Pm
Columbus, OH, United States

May 9 Fri
Riviera Theatre @ 7:00 Pm
Chicago, IL, United States

May 10 Sat
Masonic Temple Theatre @ 7:00 Pm
Detroit, MI, United States

May 12 Mon
Soundstage Presents @ 7:00 Pm
Baltimore, MD, United States

May 13 Tue
Franklin Music Hall @ 7:00 Pm
Philadelphia, PA, United States

May 14 Wed
Roadrunner @ 7:00 Pm
Boston, MA, United States

May 16 Fri
Brooklyn Paramount @ 7:00 Pm
Brooklyn, NY, United States

May 17 Sat
Mtelus @ 7:00 Pm
Montreal, QC, Canada

May 18 Sun
History @ 7:00 Pm
Toronto, ON, Canada

May 20 Tue
Palace Theatre @ 7:00 Pm
Saint Paul, MN, United States

May 21 Wed
Burton Cummings Theatre @ 7:00 Pm
Winnipeg, MB, Canada

May 23 Fri
Midway @ 7:00 Pm
Edmonton, AB, Canada

May 24 Sat
The Palace Theatre @ 7:00 Pm
Calgary, AB, Canada

May 26 Mon
Commodore Ballroom @ 7:00 Pm
Vancouver, BC, Canada

May 27 Tue
Commodore Ballroom @ 7:00 Pm
Vancouver, BC, Canada

May 28 Wed
Showbox Sodo @ 7:00 Pm
Seattle, WA, United States

May 29 Thu
Spokane Live @ 7:00 Pm
Airway Heights, WA, United States

May 31 Sat
Mission Ballroom @ 7:00 Pm
Denver, CO, United States

Jun 1 Sun
The Union Event Center @ 7:00 Pm
Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Jun 3 Tue
The Warfield @ 7:00 Pm
San Francisco, CA, United States

Jun 4 Wed
Hollywood Palladium @ 7:00 Pm
Los Angeles, CA, United States

Jun 5 Thu
House Of Blues Las Vegas @ 7:00 Pm
Las Vegas, NV, United States

ODDLAND Share New Single And Video ‘Freefall’

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Finnish progressive metal band ODDLAND are thrilled to share their new single and official music video, “Freefall”, available today via Frontiers Music Srl.

Stream “Freefall” HERE

The band commented on the new single: “Freefall” paints a picture of a repeating nightmare in sleep paralysis that feels like you are forever falling, without a way out. Like a broken record, you are forced to relive it again and again, but with the difference that you can’t get up and change it. Hopefully people will find this song a pleasant ‘nightmare’ that you really don’t mind listening to again and again!”

The song was mixed and mastered by the Grammy nominated producers Carson Slovak & Grant McFarland from Atrium Audio (August Burns Red, Lorna Shore, Candlebox). The video for the song was shot by the band in various cities during Oddland’s European tour with Soen in October/November 2024, with additional cinematography during the tour’s last concert in Gdansk, Poland by Dariusz Feluz, who did an amazing job capturing the intense atmosphere on camera. The final editing and special effects were added by the band’s drummer Ville Viitanen.

Founded in 2003 in Turku, Finland, Oddland’s forward-thinking delivery melds aggressive tones, spacious textures, and glorious melodies into a seamless and cohesive entity. Following a string of successful demos, the band was signed to Century Media for the 2012 debut album, “The Treachery Of Senses”. 

Mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö, the record was greeted with a barrage of critical acclaim, including praise from top-tier publications like Rock Tribune, Metal Hammer, Inferno, and many others, and praised as the best prog-metal record ever recorded in Finland.

Oddland recorded the magnificent follow-up album “Origin” at Fantom Studios (Insomnium, Korpiklaani, Oranssi Pazuzu) after which it was mixed and mastered by Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir) and release worldwide through Sensory Records in 2016. 

Containing a bit more than forty-five minutes of music, the album bears a theme which ties deeply into the lyrics and extensive artwork, with a separate piece of art being created for each of the nine songs, by Egyptian artist Mohammed Essam.

Oddland have performed at several festivals including FME, Tuska, Headway, Næstved metalfest and Progpower Europe, been touring Europe three times, both as support act for Persefone, for Manticora and as split headliner, in addition to many shows alongside the likes of established acts including Soen, Leprous, Swallow the Sun and Omnium Gatherum. It’s a great live band that leaves nothing to be desired.

In February 2022, the band signed with the brand-new German label Uprising! Records (a sub-label of Target Group) and released their third album, “Vermilion”. With an insanely amazing production that takes the listener into the universe of Tool and mixes that super production with a perfect blend of musical twists that would startle any Leprous, Pain Of Salvation or even Faith No More fan, you just can’t go wrong with these Finnish masters of Prog.

“Vermilion” is nothing short of a production-wise masterpiece that combines all that prog-lovers love about prog. Mixed and mastered by Carson Slovak and Grant Mcfarland (Black Crown Initiate, Rivers Of Nihil, a.o.), with an eerie artwork, created by drummer/multi-talent Ville Viitanen, this album sees Oddland lifted to higher levels within the world of Heavy Metal. 

Line Up:
Sakari Ojanen – Vocals, guitars
Joni Palmroth – Bass
Ville Viitanen – Drums
Jussi Poikonen – guitars

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Melodic Death Metal Prodigy RICKERT G. Unveils Lyric Video for ‘Singularity’

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Rickert G. delivers a searing dose of melodic death metal with the lyric video for “Singularity”, taken from the album Endless Thoughts, out now via Wormholedeath.

A brutal odyssey through darkness, destruction, and defiance, “Singularity” is a relentless battle against oblivion. Torn apart, betrayed, and buried—yet rising stronger each time—this track channels raw intensity, catapulting listeners into the abyss where cosmic weight meets unbreakable will. Will you escape, or will you be consumed?

Born from the depths of trauma, Endless Thoughts is more than an album—it’s catharsis. A harrowing yet empowering narrative of descent and resilience, its eight evocative scenes paint a visceral portrait of struggle and survival.

Musically, Rickert G. fuses the crushing intensity of melodic death metal with a profound artistic vision. Fans of Hypocrisy, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity, Opeth, At the Gates, and In Flames will feel right at home in this sonic maelstrom.

Stream the album: orcd.co/endlessthoughtsalbum

A multi-instrumentalist and composer, Rickert G. blends the raw aggression of metal with the depth of academic composition. Armed with a background in piano, audio production, and composition, his music is a visceral expression of pain, power, and perseverance.

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