Yes, it's eleven months away but there's no harm in jumping in early to get the excitement building! Northern Symphony Festival, which takes place in Selby, Yorkshire, have announced the first co-headliner for next year's event: Birmingham's Dakesis. Dakesis were formed in 2008 and released their most recent album, The New Dawn, in March of this … Continue reading Northern Symphony Fest 2017 – first band announcement

Hailing from Birmingham UK, four-piece progressive power metal band Dakesis have released details of their forthcoming album. Dakesis are pleased to announce that the title of their new album will be The New Dawn. The album will be released on March 10th 2016 at their album launch show at The 02 Academy 3, Birmingham. Tickets … Continue reading Dakesis release details of album and launch show

French melodic metal band Heonia will embark on a four day tour, comprised of dates in Northern England, in November this year as part of their first venture onto British shores. Taking influence from the likes of Nightwish, Stream of ion and Lacuna Coil, the band have carved themselves a sound that is recommended for … Continue reading Heonia / Dakesis dates across N. England

French melodic metallers Heonia have been confirmed, alongside Birmingham based progressive power metal quartet Dakesis, to appear on the Valhalla Stage at the final edition of Valkyrian Festival. Heonia and Dakesis will be playing alongside the likes of blackened doom tyrants Severed Heaven as well as Victorian-styled steam punks A Clockwork Opera and dark power … Continue reading Heonia and Dakesis confirmed for Valkfest