Busy times for Dutch masters of symphonic metal EPICA. Two concerts in Mexico City are waiting in December and next year it is first back to the festivals in Europe and after that a tour through Latin America in September 2025.

Symphonic metal band VISIONATICA from Germany have not been active lately. But that’s about to change, after they’ve started a crowdfunding campaign and signed a deal with El Puerto Records. A new album can be expected next year.

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have started a digital live series called “Armada Live Over Europe.” Expect energetic live videos every week of songs cut from the tour’s setlist, with recordings from various shows and venues.

Italian gothic metallers TYSTNADEN, who made a grandiose comeback this year with a new album “The Black Swan” after a 12 year void, are going to re-release their first two albums “Sham Of Perfection” and “In Our Eye” on vinyl. Pre-orders are open!

Dutch symphonic metal sensation YLISIA from Rotterdam, who were influenced by The Gathering, Evanescence and Within Temptation, have inked a deal with Wormholedeath. Their debut album “Underneath” will be re-released on December 6th.