Heavy metal music

Apocalyptica | Athens | September 16

Finnish symphonic metal band Apocalyptica will bring their "Plays Metallica Vol. 2 Tour 2024" to Athens' Lycabettus Theater on September 16. Known for blending classical orchestration with Metallica's heavy metal sound, Apocalyptica promises an unforgettable performance in the stunning open-air venue. Tickets priced from 39 to 47 euros are available at more.com.

Korn | Athens | July 22

Nu Metal pioneers Korn will headline the Ejekt Festival at the OAKA P5 venue (37 Kifissias) on July 22. With a career spanning three decades, and having sold more than 40 million records worldwide, the legendary Grammy Award-winning Californian band are set to perform their greatest hits in an electrifying live performance. Tickets start from 65 euros at more.com.

Deep Purple | Athens | July 7

The legendary English rock band will be joining the lineup of this year's Rockwave Festival. Cited in the Guinness Book of World Records as the loudest band, Deep Purple comprised one part of the "unholy trinity" of hard rock and metal music back in the 1970s, along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.

Norway’s black metal earns a place in halls of culture

Norway's black metal music first gained notoriety with murders and church burnings but has now earned its spot in the halls of culture with a new exhibit at Oslo's National Library.

"Bad Vibes" showcases a dark world of music that has a contemplative, almost intellectual side beneath its destructive exterior.

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