Arkona is a folk metal band from Moscow, Russia. Their lyrics and music are strongly influenced by Russian folklore and Slavic mythology

Ad Infinitum stands as a formidable force in the modern metal scene, with a sound that melds haunting melodies, crushing riffs, and dynamic storytelling. Formed in 2018 by the charismatic and versatile frontwoman Melissa Bonny, the band has rapidly risen through the ranks, carving out a distinct niche with their intense and evocative music. Ad Infinitum’s 2020 debut, “Chapter I: Monarchy,” announced their arrival with a thunderous roar, setting the stage for what would be an unstoppable ascent. This record was shortly followed by “Chapter II – Legacy” in 2021 and “Chapter III – Downfall” in 2023.  With their 4th album “Abyss”, the band further refined their identity, delivering an even more aggressive and sonically complex record that pushes the boundaries of modern metal. The powerful lineup— with Melissa Bonny’s limitless and versatile vocals, Adrian Thessenvitz’s intricate and masterly guitar work, Korbinian Benedict’s driving and powerful bass, and Niklas Müller’s thunderous and incisive drumming—creates a soundscape that is both grand and intimate, capturing the full spectrum of human emotion and experience.  Ad Infinitum continues to blaze their path with unrelenting passion and innovation, drawing fans deeper into their mesmerizing, immersive world with every release. As rising stars of the new wave of modern metal, they remain committed to exploring new territories and shattering expectations with each powerful performance.  

SEVEN SPIRES will release their fourth studio album, titled “A Fortress Called Home”, on June 21st, 2024, via Frontiers Music srl. The highly-anticipated follow-up to “Gods of Debauchery” (2021) takes their signature blend of symphonic, power and extreme metal to new heights, and drags the listener to the deepest abysses in the process. “A Fortress Called Home” was produced, mixed, and mastered by guitarist Jack Kosto. Frontwoman Adrienne Cowan comments: “I visited the void twice while writing this album. I don’t know which begat the other. It’s ugly. I love it and I hate it, and I think it’s our best work yet.” Seven Spires’ 2024 touring schedule includes a European tour with Skálmöld and Atavistia in March, four North American shows as direct support for Kamelot with Ad Infinitum in April, a headline set at Mile High Power Fest in Denver, CO, in August, and their first-ever headlining Japanese tour with Lords of the Trident in December. Visit www.sevenspiresband.com for more information.

Formed February 1st, 2010… Helsott, meaning “Fatal Illness” in Old-Norse, are a Pagan Death Metal band from southern California. The band proudly pay homage to pagan cultures and ancient mythologies while keeping true to their American influences. In 2013 the band embarked on their first North American tour as part of the Paganfest festival tour line-up which included Ensiferum, Tyr, Heidevolk, and TrollfesT. In 2014 the band successfully crowd-funded their debut full length album titled “Woven” and was self released to great reviews all over the world. 2015 saw the band touring the U.S. again on a summer headlining tour in support of “Woven” and a fall tour supporting Arkona and Heidevolk. In 2016 Helsott recorded their follow up EP titled “The Healer” which was recorded in part at Trench Studios and mixed and mastered by J-F Dagenais (Kataklysm/Ex Deo). January 2017 Helsott signed to M-Theory Audio owned by former President at Century Media’s Marco Barbieri. In May of 2017 Helsott embarked on their first European tour in support of I Am Morbid featuring members of Morbid Angel, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Metal Church. In June 2017 Helsott toured the west coast with label mates Tennger Cavalry and Felix Martin. In August of 2018 Helsott embarked on their final and headlining tour in support of ‘The Healer’ EP alongside Label mates Sicocis and friends Malphas, and Dark Visions of Terror. On October 12th 2018, Helsott released their second full length album Slaves and Gods, via M-Theory Audio. They toured The west coast with Arkona and Korpiklaani in direct support of the release of Slaves and Gods. 2019 saw the bands return to Europe playing the Wacken Winter Nights and Cernunnos Pagan festivals. They are set to return to Europe Summer 2019 to play Wacken Open Air in Germany and in the Fall of 2019 along-side Skyforger, Finsterforst, and Enisum on the Pagan Warriors Across Europe Tour.

Texan transplants Tulip deliver their own brand of symphonic metal, spearheaded by ex-professional opera vocalist Ashleigh Semkiw, and Colin Parrish on guitar. Cody Casillas round out the trio and collectively, the band delivers bone-crushing grooves with soaring melodic overtones. A new story begins summer 2025.