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Anders Nyström Announces Departure from Katatonia

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The Statement:
“Sad but true. The time has come for me to confirm that the roads ahead Jonas and I have chosen for both Katatonia and ourselves have grown too wide and far apart, and as a result, our long-term collaboration has drawn to a close.

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Anders Nystrom with Katatonia by Ken Pierce (2022)

With him and I being the duo that founded Katatonia almost 35 years ago, and owing to the fact that we managed to take our mission this far, it’s inevitable that our band’s legacy will continue to play a huge role for both of us and always live on, albeit in a different light either captured by our past, future or the many chapters in between.
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Wednesday 13 Announces 2025 North American Headline Tour

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The Press Release:
Today, the Duke of Spook, WEDNESDAY 13, has emerged to announce that he will be hitting the road next spring for an exciting North American headline run.

The “There’s No Such Things As Monsters” tour kicks off Friday, March 14 in Las Vegas, NV, and will haunt a slew of major cities across the US and Canada including Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, New York City, and Toronto among others before wrapping up in Colorado Springs, CO on Saturday, May 3. Support will come from Stitched Up Heart, Dead Rabbits, and I Ya Toyah.

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WEDNESDAY 13 comments:
“We are thrilled to announce our upcoming 2025 tour. After spending the last year and a half celebrating the music of my former band Murderdolls, I’m excited to get back to my solo music. The debut album, Transylvania 90210, was released 20 years ago and the upcoming live set will reflect that album and the earlier WEDNESDAY 13 material. Also you can expect to hear new music from our forthcoming Napalm Records release due in early 2025. We can’t wait to see you all on tour!”

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Artist presale begins Wednesday November 6 with passcode “W13”, and general sale starts Friday, November 8 at 10:00 AM EDT. For more information, visit the band's official website. VIP packages are also available. Make sure to get your tickets now before they’re gone, and stay tuned for new music arriving around the tour early 2025.

The Tour Dates:
03/14/25: Las Vegas, NV @ Count’s Vamp’d
03/15/25: Los Angeles, CA @ The Whisky
03/16/25: Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone
03/18/25: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom
03/19/25: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
03/21/25: Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
03/22/25: Pomona, CA @ Glass House
03/23/25: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
03/25/25: Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
03/26/25: Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
03/28/25: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
03/29/25: Dallas, TX @ Trees
03/30/25: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
04/01/25: Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
04/02/25: Knoxville, TN @ Open Chord
04/04/25: Atlanta, GA @ The Loft @ Centerstage
04/05/25: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones
04/06/25: Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
04/08/25: Baltimore, MD @ Zen West
04/09/25: Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho
04/10/25: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
04/12/25: Hampton Beach, NH @ Wallys
04/13/25: Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electrique
04/15/25: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace
04/16/25: Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
04/18/25: New York, NY @ The Gramercy
04/19/25: Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
04/20/25: Lititz, PA @ Mickey's Black Box
04/22/25: Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse
04/23/25: Cleveland, OH @ Mercury
04/25/25: Columbus, OH @ The Kings Of Clubs
04/26/25: Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
04/27/25: Cadillac, MI @ Venue Event Center
04/29/25: Joliet, IL @ The Forge
04/30/25: Madison, WI @ The Annex
05/02/25: Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
05/03/25: Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep

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PiercingMetal Thoughts: Historically speaking, I was only a curious fan when W13 was a member of the Murderdolls and while I enjoyed a handful of their tunes they were not a group that I followed or even ever got to see in concert. When W13 released “Fang Bang” I was getting curious about more of the weirder artists outside of my favorite genre of Power Metal and classic Hard Rock and essentially became a devotee for the duration. Having enjoyed his independent artist output and then when he was on the Nuclear Blast Records roster, I am excited for what is to come now that he is on the Napalm Records label. So obviously its far too early to know if I will catch the regional performance when he stops by the Gramercy Theatre in April but I can say that I’d like to do that if at all possible. What about you folks? Are you already mapping out your Spring concerts or are you more focused on Thanksgiving since that is going to be upon us sooner than you’d think. Chime in down below and I shall see you next time around.

Official: https://officialwednesday13.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialwednesday13

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Delain Announces North American Tour with Support from Labelmates Xandria

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The Press Release:
Melodic synth-metal greats DELAIN continue to grace stages around the world in support of their latest opus, ‘Dark Waters’, out now via Napalm Records. The band is thrilled to announce their return to North American shores with a newly announced headline tour, set to take place in early 2025! The run will also feature support from special guests, symphonic metal patriots, and label mates XANDRIA, who are touring in support of their latest album, ‘The Wonders Still Awaiting.’

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Fans should expect to hear DELAIN and XANDRIA fan favorites, the latest hits, as well as brand new material from both bands during this tour, so don’t miss out! Kicking off on March 7 in Phoenix, AZ, the tour will visit several major cities across North America, ending in Austin, TX on March 29. Tickets are on sale now – visit www.delain.nl and get yours before they are gone!
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Napalm Records Signs Edge Of Paradise To Worldwide Deal

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The Press Release:
Los Angeles, California-based cinematic metal/rock unit EDGE OF PARADISE – who have made waves in the heavy music scene with acclaimed albums like ‘Universe’ (2019), ‘The Unknown’ (2021), and ‘Hologram’ (2023), as well as tours with the likes of Lacuna Coil, DragonForce and Amaranthe – are pleased to announce that they have signed a worldwide contract with premier rock and metal empire Napalm Records!

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Edge Of Paradise by Darren LaFreniere

Today, in celebration of the band’s signing, they have released a soaring new single entitled “Rogue (Aim for the Kill)”, accompanied by a brand new music video. The anthemic track swaggers with electric energy and dynamic vocals, transforming into a theatrical metallic burner.
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Jinjer Announces First Official Live DVD/BluRay, “Live in Los Angeles” via Napalm Records

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The Press Release:
Ukraine’s hottest and most exciting band, JINJER, has just announced their first official live DVD/BluRay, ‘Live in Los Angeles’, set for release on May 17, 2024, via Napalm Records. Recorded and filmed on December 22, 2022, at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA, USA, this offering is intended to celebrate not only getting through the last few years in one piece but it is also a celebration of the band’s 15-year career.

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Jinjer by Lina Glasir

Through their relentless hard work, matchless talent, and non-stop touring, the four-piece has manifested its standing as one of the best live acts to date, gaining them a fiercely loyal, rabid fanbase and audience of millions of people at the biggest festivals worldwide – such as Hellfest, Rock am Ring, Graspop Metal Meeting, Download Festival, and Rocklahoma USA, plus sold-out headline shows across Europe and North America. Together with the announcement of their new live offering, JINJER have dropped a neck-breaking live video for “Call Me A Symbol”, a track originally cut from their chart-breaking latest studio album, ‘Wallflowers’ (2021).
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