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Scene News of the Week: Poppy, Slipknot, Ghost & More!

New releases, fresh tour dates, and even the first Christmas cover of the year — there’s plenty of news from the scene this week. Check it all out and give it a listen!

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As the weekend arrives, it’s time to dive into new singles, celebrate album drops, and mark down fresh tour dates in your calendar. This week brings updates from Slipknot, Ghost, Sabaton, and more — and apparently, Poppy is already in the Christmas spirit. Let’s go!

Poppy Covers Wham!’s “Last Christmas”

A cover you’ll either love or hate: Poppy teamed up with producer Jordan Fish for her own take on the holiday classic “Last Christmas” by Wham!. The track is currently available for streaming for "Spotify Singles Holiday", though no video has been released yet — but who knows, maybe one will arrive before Christmas!

Sabaton Release Their New Album “Legends”!

The time has come for another epic journey through history — Sabaton’s new studio album Legends is out now! The record features 11 tracks focused on what the title promises: historical legends. Fans have already heard singles like “Templars”, “The Duelist”, “Hordes of Khan”, and “Crossing the Rubicon” featuring Nothing More. Now you can stream the full album, and if you haven’t ordered it yet, grab your copy plus Legends merch here!

Slipknot Are Sitting on New Music

Slipknot have once again talked new material. Drummer Eloy Casagrande recently confirmed that new music is on the way.

Watch the full interview here:

Ghost: “Meliora” 10th Anniversary Edition Out Now

Ghost’s third studio album Meliora (originally released in 2015) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and the 10th Anniversary Edition is out today!
The reissue features all fifteen tracks from the Deluxe Edition and is available as a stunning Indie Exclusive Colored Vinyl — the perfect addition to your record collection.

Ghost Meliora Indie Exclusive Graphic

Rising Insane ft. Bleed From Within: “Error”

Rising Insane have teamed up with Bleed From Within vocalist Steven Jones for their new track “Error”. It’s their first release since the 2024 album Wildfires — and possibly the first glimpse of a new record? Watch the official music video below:

Left To Suffer Drop New Single “This Comfort Won’t Last Here Long”

With their brand-new track, Left To Suffer are ready to start a new chapter, as vocalist Taylor Barber shared in an interview.

Watch the music video here:

Infected Rain & Butcher Babies: Co-Headliner Tour 2026

This spring, Infected Rain and Butcher Babies are teaming up for their European “Mutation Phase” Co-Headliner Tour! Supporting them are Black Spikes. Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets!

Infected Rain & Butcher Babies Tour Poster
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Anna Sophie

Hi, I’m Anna! As a Content Creator at Impericon, I’m in charge of the editorial management of our online magazine. A born music enthusiast, I combine my passion for writing (usually with a playlist in my ears) with the latest topics from the worlds of rock, metal, core, and entertainment. Personal highlights? All over the place — from Sleep Token and Lorna Shore to Sabaton, with a huge love for anime and fantasy à la Tolkien! When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me at concerts and conventions.