Hatebreed are back with a new album. Six years after Weight of the False Self, Jamey Jasta and his bandmates return with Fatal Paradox, an eleven-track statement that makes one thing clear from the start: Hatebreed have not softened their attack. The band once again delivers that familiar collision of hardcore and metal, driven by... Continue Reading →
ADAM ANGST – only club show in 2027 announced
Adam Angst have announced their only club show for 2027: On Tuesday, January 19, 2027, the punk rock band led by singer Felix Schönfuss will perform at Gloria in Cologne. Tickets for the concert will be available starting tomorrow, November 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. — All proceeds from the concert will be donated! Together... Continue Reading →
MESHUGGAH – ‘The Forty-Year Anomaly’ headline EU & UK Tour 2027
Many bands dream of having a successful career that spans four decades, but few bands actually reach that kind of milestone. Many bands aren't Meshuggah. Ever since their inception in Umeå in 1987, the extreme metal pioneers have carved an illustrious career path brimming with innovation, aggression, defiance and impact, cementing them as one of... Continue Reading →
LEE AARON announced “Re-Vamp”
Singer, songwriter and producer Lee Aaron will drop Re-Vamp, her 20th album, on January 22nd, 2027 via Metalville. Re-Vamp is a powerful overview of the very best of Aaron’s music to date, featuring 8 modern re-records of classic tracks (including “Metal Queen” and “Whatcha Do to my Body”) and 4 brand new songs - mixed... Continue Reading →
Review CULT OF LUNA “In the Shadow of Your Shadow”
Sweden’s post-metal veterans Cult of Luna return with a new album, In the Shadow of Your Shadow. Their blend of metal, sludge, and doom has been creating a distinct sense of unease for years, and this latest record adds another imposing chapter to their catalog. The band from Umeå make their intentions clear from the... Continue Reading →
Review ASIA “Indigo”
Asia have always had a knack for combining progressive rock musicianship with melodies that actually stick. Songs like “Go” and “Only Time Will Tell” showed just how well those two worlds could work together. Their self-titled debut, followed by Alpha and Astra, practically lived on my turntable throughout the ’80s. John Wetton, Steve Howe, Geoff... Continue Reading →
DIE ÄRZTE – ‘Tour de France’ announced
"Il est temps de donner quelques petits concerts, vous ne trouvez pas ?Eh bien, c'est parti : Nous sommes fiers de vous présenter notre TOUR DE FRANCE ! Les clubs sont petits, alors... bonne chance. On se retrouve dans la Ve République !" German punk rockers Die Ärzte announced eight shows in France in March... Continue Reading →
PASCOW – tour dates 2027
Pascow were always at their best live. In clubs where sweat drips from the ceiling, bodies collide in the mosh pit, and the sound sweeps over your head. This is where their punk rock belongs—fueled by raw energy and a burning passion rather than bombastic stage shows and polished perfection. So with their upcoming album... Continue Reading →
SAXON – four shows in Germany in 2027
British heavy metal legends Saxon are back with Gods of Thunder—their new studio album, which explores themes such as history, fantasy, horror, ancient mythology, pagan rites, and the enduring spirit of rock ’n’ roll, and is set for release on January 22, 2027. To promote this new masterpiece, the pioneers of NWOHBM will thrill their... Continue Reading →
Review SATCHVAI “The Sea of Emotion”
The Sea of Emotion is the debut album from a duo whose story began more than five decades ago. Guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have finally joined forces as SatchVai for a full-length studio record, bringing two highly recognizable guitar voices together without turning the album into a mere showcase for technique. In... Continue Reading →
Review JUNKYARD DRIVE “Squeeze”
It’s been quite a while since I first discovered Junkyard Drive. The Danish band played the P60 in Amstelveen, Netherlands, almost exactly eleven years ago as part of the Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival with a lineup that also featured bands like Primal Fear and Kissin’ Dynamite. Junkyard Drive had only been around for a little... Continue Reading →
DEEP PURPLE – shows in Leipzig and Hamburg cancelled
Deep Purple just announced that the shows in Leipzig (31.10.2026) and Hamburg (01.11.2026) are cancelled. Source: Facebook Photo: Jim Rakete (for earMUSIC)
Review POWERMÖNGER “Powermönger”
Jawbreaker Records is one of those labels willing to give young and ambitious metal bands a shot. This time around, the Swedish label has put its faith in Powermönger from Canada, releasing the band’s debut EP. Hailing from Vancouver and Calgary, Powermönger are firmly rooted in traditional heavy metal. With bands like Nasty Savage, Liege... Continue Reading →
Review WOLVENNEST “In the Ruins” – EP
Belgian psychedelic occultists Wolvennest return with a new EP featuring three long-form tracks, all drawn from the sessions that led to Procession. Titled In the Ruins, the release creates an atmosphere that can be both unsettling and strangely captivating. The EP opens with “The Weakness.” Built around ominous soundscapes, the track relies almost entirely on... Continue Reading →
SKID ROW – new singer and new song
A new chapter is beginning for Skid Row. After more than two years away from the stage and an extensive worldwide search, the legendary hard rock band has officially introduced Justin Sargent as its new lead singer. This marks the start of an exciting new era, just in time for the band’s 40th anniversary. And... Continue Reading →









