Symphonic metal band Kamelot will embark on 2026 headline tours in North America and Europe (collectively dubbed the Dark Asylum World Tour), and stage a two-night special event, KamFest. The North American tour will start Aug. 28 in Orlando, Florida, and end Sept. 27 in Silver Spring, Maryland, with support from Visions of Atlantis and... Continue Reading →
Swiss/German modern metal band Ad Infinitum has released the new single "Regicide" ahead of its first European headline tour. With Seven Spires and Tulip as support acts, the tour kicks off Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 in Aschaffenburg, Germany, and spans 15 cities across Europe. “Regicide” highlights Melissa Bonny’s vocals, blending pop sensibilities, modern riffing, tight grooves... Continue Reading →
Following the release of 2024's "Pirates II - Armada" and in anticipation of the physical release of the live album and web series "Armada Live over Europe" (July 4, 2025, Napalm Records; preorder here). international symphonic metal band Visions of Atlantis has shared the music video for "Hellfire." The track's energy is brought to life... Continue Reading →
American symphonic metal band Seven Spires has shared a music video for "Love's Souvenir" from its 2024 album "A Fortress Called Home" (Frontiers Music Srl; get it here). “'Love’s Souvenir' was born on one of the darkest days of the production of our fourth studio album 'A Fortress Called Home,'" vocalist Adrienne Cowan said. "It’s a song about... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal band Epica has shared a sci-fi-themed music video for "Fight to Survive - The Overview Effect" from its newly released album "Aspiral." "Fight to Survive" draws inspiration from the cognitive shift experienced by astronauts after observing Earth from space—a moment of awe, interconnectedness and appreciation for the planet’s fragility. "Musically, this song encapsulates... Continue Reading →
Finnish singer Tarja has shared the video for "Diva (Live in Bucharest)" from her upcoming greatest hits live album “Circus Life” (May 16, 2025, earMUSIC; pre-order here). Originally featured on Tarja's 2016 album "The Shadow Self," "Diva" quickly became a fan favorite and one of the classics played on tour. "There is a lovely memory behind 'Diva,'" Tarja said. "We were... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal band Epica has shared the official music video for "T.I.M.E.," the third single from its upcoming album, "Aspiral," due out April 11, 2025. Pre-order the album here, and watch the video below. “T.I.M.E.” is a track that takes listeners on a journey through self-discovery, as the title stands for "Transformation, Integration, Metamorphosis and Evolution," and... Continue Reading →
Finnish singer Tarja will release the greatest hits live album "Circus Life" on May 16, 2025, via earMUSIC. Pre-order it here. Recorded in January 2020, in Bucharest, Romania, the "Circus Life" show was one of a kind when the former Nightwish singer performed in the special "in the round" format. It was two hours of music featuring a set... Continue Reading →
To celebrate the release of its new album "Aspiral," symphonic metal band Epica will play three exclusive U.S. shows in spring 2025. With a release that sees the light of day on April 11, these shows will mark the start of Epica's "Aspiral" world tour. Excited to return to North America after its run with Sabaton in 2022, the band is happy to... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal band Epica will release its ninth studio album, "Aspiral," on April 11, 2025. Pre-order it here, and watch the music video for the new single, "Cross the Divide," below. The album title "Aspiral" is derived from the eponymous bronze sculpture made by Polish sculptor and painter Stanisław Szukalski in 1965 and stands for... Continue Reading →
