Amplified 2019 announce more acts

A big update from Gary and the Amplified team... With a line up that already includes the likes of Jinjer, Mushroomhead, Flotsam and Jetsam, Memoriam and Conan along with old friends Unzucht, Sulpher and The Amorettes, we think it's time we "unwrap" and announce some gifts for you this Christmas... Joining us here at Amplified in 2019 are: Europe's … Continue reading Amplified 2019 announce more acts

Saturday Video Roundup: Twilight Force, Beth Hart, Aphyxion, Rise of the Northstar

Enjoy the first of our weekend batches... Twilight Force - "Flight Of The Sapphire Dragon" Swedish adventure metallers, Twilight Force, released their Nuclear Blast debut, Heroes Of Mighty Magic, on August 26th. While on tour with melodic metal titans, Sonata Arctica, the band reveals their very first music video in the Force's history: "Flight Of The … Continue reading Saturday Video Roundup: Twilight Force, Beth Hart, Aphyxion, Rise of the Northstar

Rise of the Northstar confirmed as main support to Dir En Grey

Manga obsessed hardcore metallers Rise Of The Northstar are pleased to announce that they will be supporting Japanese avant-garde metal outfit Dir En Grey at their upcoming London show on May 23rd. This appearance will be ROTNS’s first ever show in London. Rise Of The Northstar said of the announcement: This first show in the … Continue reading Rise of the Northstar confirmed as main support to Dir En Grey

Review: Rise of the Northstar – Welcame

[avatar user="Mosh" size="50" align="left" /]Back in September we published the news that Rise of the Northstar had been signed by Nuclear Blast and that their debut album would be released through the label on November 24th... that's this coming Monday. Rise of the Northstar are a wonderfully heavy act, with just a touch of silliness. … Continue reading Review: Rise of the Northstar – Welcame

Rise of the Northstar sign with Nuclear Blast + debut album details

Manga metal-hardcore monsters Rise of the Northstar have signed a worldwide licence deal with Nuclear Blast Records after owner/CEO, Markus Staiger, had watched and met the band at this year's Summer Breeze Open Air. Markus Staiger commented: “I was instantly blown away by the sheer power of their live performance! This is the brutality I was … Continue reading Rise of the Northstar sign with Nuclear Blast + debut album details