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Published: 21 June 2025

• Dependent Records
• Aesthetic Perfection

On June 20, 2025, AESTHETIC Perfection mastermind Daniel Graves unleashed his painstakingly reconstructed new version of the debut album ‘Close to Human’ that was originally released two decades ago in 2005. Depended Records is also releasing premium physical versions of the album.

AESTHETIC Perfection commented: “After 20 years, my debut album ‘Close to Human’ is back, but not as you remember it”, the composer, lyricist and vocalist Daniel Graves explained. “In 2006, a catastrophic hard drive failure led me to believe the album was lost forever. For years, I thought I’d never be able to perform these songs live again with the same energy, soul, and impact of the original 2005 release.

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Published: 21 June 2025

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• Dark Tranquillity
• Equilibrium
• CK A2 Wroclaw
• Ultima Ratio Fest
• Soen
• Iotunn

CK A2, Wroclaw, Poland
8th October 2025
Ultima Ratio Fest 2025 with Dark Tranquillity, Soen, Equilibrium & Iotunn

On 8 October 2025, A2 Centre in Wroclaw will shake to the sound of some of Europe’s finest heavy music as Ultima Ratio Fest returns to Poland with a stellar line-up. Fans of melodic Death, Progressive Metal and Folk-infused anthems will find plenty to lose themselves in, as four heavyweight bands join forces for a night to remember.

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Published: 16 June 2025

• Nation of Language

Brooklyn-based Synth-Pop trio NATION OF LANGUAGE are back and set to release their highly anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Dance Called Memory’, on 19 September 2025 via iconic indie label Sub Pop - their debut on the label.

The 10-track album introduces a fresh chapter for the band, and the brand-new single ‘I'm Not Ready for the Change’, complete with a striking video, is out now.

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Published: 16 June 2025

• Feuerschwanz

Germany’s chart-topping Folk Metal sensation FEUERSCHWANZ return with a powerful new rendition of their anthemic fan-favourite ‘Das Elfte Gebot’ - and it’s more stirring than ever. Reimagined with a sweeping orchestral arrangement, the Epic Edition is a bold, emotional reinterpretation that channels pathos, melancholy, and unrelenting joie de vivre in equal measure. A hymn to the fleeting nature of life, it serves as a heartfelt reminder to embrace every moment to the fullest.

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Published: 13 June 2025

• Metallica

The ultimate reissue of METALLICA’s five-times Platinum sixth studio album ‘Load’ is out today, 13 June, via the band’s own label, Blackened Recordings. The ‘Load (Remastered)’ Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set - remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering under the supervision of Greg Fidelman - is now available at www.metallica.com, where full tracklisting details can also be found.

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