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Death Metal Band 2024

The history of Death Metal began in the mid-1980s, evolving from the speed and complexity of Thrash Metal. Influenced by bands like Slayer, Kreator, and Celtic Frost, Death Metal emphasized heaviness, speed, and aggressive, distorted vocals. The genre was solidified by pioneers such as Death, Morbid Angel, and Obituary, gaining prominence through releases on labels like Earache Records and Roadrunner Records.

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BABYMETAL Hits Youtube Global Music Video Top 100 Chart

Japanese kawaii metal sensation BABYMETAL has teamed up with German electronicore band Electric Callboy for an explosive new single and music video titled “RATATATA”. Released on May 23, 2024, the high-octane track fuses BABYMETAL’s signature blend of J-pop and heavy metal with Electric Callboy’s energetic electronicore sound.

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Power Metal Band 2024

Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the 1980s. It is characterized by fast tempos, melodic guitar riffs, high-pitched vocals, and fantasy-themed lyrics. The genre’s roots can be traced back to bands like Helloween, who released the influential double album “Keeper of the Seven Keys” in 1987-1988, setting the standard for power metal.

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Top 5 Movie Picks by Tuomas Holopainen of NIGHTWISH

Tuomas Lauri Johannes Holopainen, born on December 25, 1976, in Kitee, Finland, is a renowned Finnish rock musician, keyboardist, and the founder and leader of the symphonic metal band Nightwish. He is the primary songwriter for the band, composing both the music and lyrics. In addition to Nightwish, Holopainen has been involved with various other musical projects, including For My Pain…, Dismal Silence, Furthest Shore, Kotiteollisuus, Nattvindens Gråt, Sethian, Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus, Darkwoods My Betrothed, and Auri.