W.A.S.P. announces ten European shows as part of the “1984 To Headless” 2026 Tour paying tribute to their 1st four albums... Live! Selected hits from W.A.S.P.'s 1st four albums promise to create a true Rock 'N Roll spectacle complete with a live stage show bringing those albums alive for the 1st... and only time.
ENTER SHIKARI – new video and live dates
Without any prior announcement or teaser, Enter Shikari surprised fans by releasing their new album “Lose Your Self” on April 10. Now the band is following up with the official music video for “Find Out The Hard Way…” Directed by Jasper Visuals, the video premieres today, April 15, at 9:00 p.m. CEST: https://youtu.be/iYC-vjBSGXE?si=qf0e_TH9eILX9W2L Singer Rou... Continue Reading →
THE HALO EFFECT announce European tour
Hot off the release of driving new single Lest We Fall and a run of successful shows with Heaven Shall Burn and The Black Dahlia Murder, melodic death metal mavens The Halo Effect have announced their 2027 European Tour.The Swedish five-piece, whose members defined the often-imitated Gothenburg sound in the 1990s, will headline across the... Continue Reading →
Review SEPULTURA “The Cloud of Unknowing” – EP
Thrash metal veterans Sepultura have decided to bring the band to an end, and before this happens, Andreas Kisser and his bandmates have a busy schedule ahead of them. They are currently on a farewell tour and, since the arrival of new drummer Greyson Nekrutman, the band has been inspired to record four new songs... Continue Reading →
CHARLOTTE WESSELS announced tour dates for 2027
Charlotte Wessels continues to redefine the boundaries of modern metal with the announcement of her upcoming studio album, set for release in early 2027, followed by a European headline tour, with Melissa Bonny joined as support act. Since embarking on her solo career in 2021, the Utrecht-based artist has forged a distinctive path, blending symphonic... Continue Reading →
SABATON will headline WACKEN OPEN AIR 2026
The 35th edition of Wacken Open Air is fast approaching, and anticipation for this anniversary is building—and is likely to grow even more now that another top-tier act is joining the already packed lineup. Sabaton will return to the Holy Ground seven years after their last visit! Sabaton have issued the following statement:"It’s with massive... Continue Reading →
FIRE IN THE ATTIC – first live show in 16 years announced
It has been over 16 years since Fire In The Attic from Bonn last performed together on stage: After releasing an EP and four albums between 2004 and 2009, touring with Alexisonfire and Billy Talent, participating in the Taste of Chaos Tour, and playing numerous open-air shows, the band announced a hiatus in August 2010... Continue Reading →
VENOM launched a new single
The second single from Venom’s new album “Into Oblivion” is the brutal “Kicked Outta Hell,” a wild thrash track that evokes the classic Venom sound while exuding a modern brutality. The song, which is guaranteed to get the crowd going live, is undoubtedly one of the heaviest tracks Venom has ever written. Watch the song... Continue Reading →
Review GODSNAKE “Inhale the Noise”
Hailing from Hamburg, Godsnake released their first EP in 2014. However, it took several years before the band delivered their full-length debut. They finally closed that gap with “Poison Thorn” in 2020. Now, in 2026, the thrash metal outift returns with their third studio album, “Inhale the Noise,” once again released via Massacre Records. Godsnake... Continue Reading →
SEVENDUST – headliner show in late 2026
Sevendust, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated US metal icons known as one of the most powerful live bands in modern metal, are returning to Europe and the United Kingdom! Following the release of their 15th studio album, "One", set to drop on May 1, 2026, via Napalm Records, the quintet is announcing their headlining tour for November... Continue Reading →
SOCIAL DISTORTION have launched “Partners in Crime”
Social Distortion have unleashed “Partners In Crime,” the second preview of their long-awaited eighth album, “Born To Kill.” A shameless and anthemic celebration of a lifelong commitment to rock ’n’ roll, “Partners In Crime” is now available to stream alongside the previously released title track, “Born To Kill.” “‘Partners In Crime’ is about finding your... Continue Reading →
SANCTUARY and the new single “Not of the Living”
Legendary American heavy metal band Sanctuary is proud to announce their official signing to BLKIIBLK. To celebrate, the band returns with a powerful new chapter in their storied career: the brand-new single “Not Of The Living.” A new lyric video comes along with the track and is available to view here: https://youtu.be/4aVDc90bNvg?si=fGeyQAmZOiC5s6Dq On the signing to... Continue Reading →
SOEN – live shows in late 2026
Soen have announced a headlining tour for the end of the year. In November and December, the band will play a total of 24 concerts across mainland Europe and the UK alongside special guests Tribulation and Vulkan, eight of which will take place in German-speaking countries. Ticket presales begin on April 17 at 1:00 p.m.... Continue Reading →
Review SKINDRED “You Got This”
Skindred has always been a joy to listen to, whether on record or on stage. While their live performances carry an unmatched intensity, their studio albums also deliver pure enjoyment from start to finish. Following the release of “Smile” in 2023, the band returns with their latest studio album, “You Got This,” continuing their signature... Continue Reading →
Review HARDLINE “Shout”
Hardline started out as a sort of supergroup featuring Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo, and Todd Jensen, as well as brothers Johnny and Joey Gioeli. The band was founded in 1991 by the Gioeli brothers. Now, 35 years later, Hardline’s lineup has evolved, with Johnny Gioeli as the sole remaining founding member. This shift has not... Continue Reading →









