Gothic Metal
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The Old Dead Tree: Confronting Ghosts in Hallowed Halls with ‘London Sessions’
Following a triumphant return, the French progressive metal luminaries enter London’s Abbey Road Studios to record a new EP, ‘London…
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Cradle of Filth: After Decades of Provocation, a Revolt Over Flesh and Principle
After three decades of building a brand on rebellion, a bitter dispute between frontman Daniel Davey and departed members Zoe…
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Frayle: American Gothic Metal Reaches a Defining Expression with ‘Heretics & Lullabies’
Frayle release ‘Heretics & Lullabies’ on October 10, 2025, via Napalm Records, a work that situates the band within an…
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Moonspell: ‘Opus Diabolicum,’ a Symphony for the Portuguese Soul
The iconic Portuguese metal band announces ‘Opus Diabolicum – The Orchestral Live Show,’ a monumental live album and film set…
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Paradise Lost: Confronting Grief’s Loss on New Single ‘Tyrants Serenade’
British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost have released ‘Tyrants Serenade,’ a new single from their 17th album, ‘Ascension.’ The track…
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Elysion: Signs Point to Work Underway on First Album Since ‘Bring Out Your Dead’
Greek gothic metal band Elysion has released two singles from ‘Bring Out Your Dead’ on Bandcamp, prompting speculation about a…
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Alcatraz Open Air Festival: August Edition Expands Belgium’s Independent Metal Presence
Alcatraz Open Air Festival 2025 presents over 120 artists across four days, reflecting the evolution of Belgium’s independently curated extreme…
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Brutal Assault Festival: August Anchored by Gojira’s Ascent in Extreme Music Culture
Set within the eighteenth-century Josefov Fortress, Brutal Assault Festival returns in August 2025 with Gojira headlining. The event explores the…
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Metal Up The Opera Festival: Septicflesh Lead a Symphonic Confrontation at the Opéra de Nice
The Metal Up The Opera Festival brings symphonic and extreme metal to the Opéra de Nice, featuring Septicflesh’s orchestral death…
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Stella Nomine Festival: August Event in Germany Presents a Spectrum of Dark Alternative Music
Held each August in Torgau, Germany, Stella Nomine Festival integrates dark alternative music with access to historical sites. The 2025…
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Mortemia: Collaborative Gothic Metal Reimagines a Classic Through ‘The Cover Collab Sessions’
Norwegian artist Morten Veland reconfigures Mortemia through ‘The Cover Collab Sessions,’ a studio project featuring reinterpretations of well-known songs performed…
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Amphi Festival 2025: Lineup Announced with Legacy Acts and Diverse European Performers
The 19th Amphi Festival occurs in Cologne, Germany, on July 19-20, 2025. The annual event for the gothic and industrial…
