Despite having started their metal endeavors in 2013, Gatecreeper has only released two full-lengths to date. Now, 3.5 years after the release of "Deserted", the Arizona-based band is back with a bang."Dark Superstitious" is the title of the death metal powerhouse's third studio album, which features ten thrilling death metal anthems, and even though the... Continue Reading →
Review INSANITY ALERT “Moshemian Thrashody” (EP)
When it comes to the greater Innsbruck area in Austria, 'rock' doesn't just mean mountains and more. The capital of Tyrol also has a pretty solid rock and metal scene, with quite a few bands playing shows there. Local bands are also active and one of them is Insanity Alert. With furious alpine power the... Continue Reading →
Review EVOKED “Immoral Arts” (EP)
German death metal squad Evoked will release a new EP with "Immoral Arts". The trio launched their first demo 10 years ago and presented a full-length debut in 2019 with "Ravenous Compulsion". "Immoral Arts" is now the next strike of this death metal force from North Rhine-Westphalia. The latest effort starts with the title track... Continue Reading →
MACHINE HEAD will come to Hamburg in June
Machine Head are one of the greats of thrash metal, and it was frontman Robert Flynn who founded the band three decades ago. From their blistering debut album, with 'Davidian' being the smashing milestone song, to their latest studio album 'Øf Kingdøm and Crøwn', the band have delivered energetic, raw and versatile metal that can... Continue Reading →
Review KERRY KING “From Hell I Rise”
I don't think anyone seriously thought that riffmaster Kerry King would retire and dedicate himself to gardening or similar hobbies. The guy has metal running through his veins and it was only a matter of time before we would hear some new blistering riffs from one of the pioneers of thrash metal. And then the... Continue Reading →
MYSTIC PROPHECY will embark on a tour in November
Power metal force Mystic Prophecy will embark ona tour in late 2024, including shows in Germany, Switzerland and The Netherlands. The band will also play on a few festivals this summer. 17 MAY 2024 Gelsenkirchen (DE) Rock Hard Festival06 JUN 2024 Sölvesborg (SE) Swedenrock Festival06 JUL 2024 Ballenstedt (DE) Rockharz Open Air15 OCT 2024 Cala... Continue Reading →
German metal queen DORO will be on tour in 2024
German metal queen Doro will play a lot of shows between May and december 2024 with the last show for the year taking place on Dec. 22nd, 2024 in Munich. here are the dates: 26 MAY 2024 Fulda (DE) Kultur Findet Stadt29 MAY 2024 Fritzlar (DE) Hessentage13 JUN 2024 Zamora (ES) Z! Live Festival20 JUN... Continue Reading →
GIANT CROWN launch lead single of the upcoming album
This band might be interesting for fans of bands like Me And That Man, Wovenhand and others. Giant Crow is the name of a band from Hamburg, Germany. The guys have a musical passion for a fusion of rock, folk and post-punk. Their new album 'In the Cut' will be released in late summer this... Continue Reading →
AUTOPSY celebrate the 35-year anniversary of their legendary debut album “Severed Survival”
Death metal pioneers Autopsy celebrate the 35-year anniversary of their legendary debut album "Severed Survival" this year. To mark the occasion, Peaceville will be re-issuing the album on Limited Edition Red/Black Gore Marble vinyl with two variations available; one featuring the original controversial "Hooks" cover artwork (Kent Mathieu) which was initially banned, and a version... Continue Reading →
Review MORGUL BLADE “Heavy Metal Wraiths”
"Fell Sorcery Abounds" is the debut album of Morgul Blade, which was released in 2021 and was a strong launch in the middle of the pandemic. These days the sophomore release "Heavy Metal Wraiths" will hit the shelves and it features a tracklist of ten songs. Basically, Morgul Blade stay true to their roots and... Continue Reading →
SERIOUS BLACK – new album, new song and tour dates
German melodic metal outfit Serious Black has a new record in the pipeline. "Rise Of Akhenaton" is the title of the band’s newest offering which will be released on September 27th, 2024 via AFM Records. With “Metalized” a first song has been revealed already and can be found HERE. Band mastermind Mario Lochert comments: "10... Continue Reading →
DUFF MCKAGAN announce a new live album
Almost 5 years ago, Duff McKagan was on the "Tenderness Tour 2019". One of the stops on this tour was the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. The tour was to promote the Guns'n'Roses bassist's sophomore solo album and featured ten of the eleven songs from the album.The setlist also included songs from bands in... Continue Reading →
SIMONE SIMONS will release a solo album in August
Dutch singer Simone Simons has been a part of Epica for more than two decades, and her voice is a cornerstone of the epic metal outfit. With a busy schedule and focus on the musical mothership, it wasn't easy for Simons to find some time to work on a solo album, an undertaking that has... Continue Reading →
Review SLASH “Orgy of the Damned”
In a way, Slash is following in the footsteps of Gary Moore, at least when it comes to unleashing his passion for the blues after decades of hard rock. The iconic guitarist's new album is called "Orgy of the Damned" and features twelve blues classics reinterpreted by the Guns'N'Roses guitarist. For this homage to the... Continue Reading →
AXXIS announce with “Coming Home” a very special album
German melodic metal veterans Axxis have announced their new album to be released on 12 July 2024. The title is "Coming Home" and it will be a historic one for the band as the Axxis circle closes. Bandleader Bernhard Weiss describes the cover idea: "AXXIS is our baby, which, cradled in the arms of AI... Continue Reading →