Live report HEAVEN SHALL BURN, THE HALO EFFECT, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER & FROZEN SOUL, Inselpark Arena, Hamburg – February 27th, 2025

German metallers Heaven Shall Burn recently released the album “Heimat”, and after playing some release shows at smaller venues, the five-piece band is currently touring larger venues. The band will perform at Hamburg’s Inselpark Arena tonight, and they aren’t alone on this tour. They are joined by The Halo Effect, The Black Dahlia Murder and... Continue Reading →

Review ROB ZOMBIE “The Great Satan”

The horror theme unites Rob Zombie's creative projects. The musician and filmmaker has a passion for scary and creepy storylines, which form the basis of his movies and provide the lyrical inspiration for his studio albums. This time, it's another musical journey through the world of horror. The provocative title of Zombie’s newest release is... Continue Reading →

Review BLACK SWAN “Paralyzed”

Black Swan was formed in 2019 and features an impressive line-up. Reb Beach, Robin McAuley, Jeff Pilson and Matt Starr are the musicians who found a new musical outlet with Black Swan. "Shake the World", the band's successful debut album released in 2020, was the starting point for Black Swan, and we can already welcome... Continue Reading →

Review NEAL MORSE BAND “L.I.F.T.”

"L.I.F.T." is the title of the new Neal Morse Band album, and creating this record was no easy undertaking. This was due to the fact that drummer Mike Portnoy had rejoined Dream Theater. Suddenly, the iconic drummer's schedule was rather full, but there was an unexpected gap which the NMB used to start working on... Continue Reading →

Review CRYPTIC SHIFT “Overspace & Supertime”

Founded in 2011, Cryptic Shift may not yet be widely known beyond the underground scene. This could change with the release of their second studio album, “Overspace & Supertime”. Hailing from Leeds, England, the four-piece first gained recognition with their debut album, “Visitations from Enceladus”, released in 2020. This album caught the attention of Metal... Continue Reading →

Review SYLOSIS “The New Flesh”

Sylosis recently played a show at Gruenspan in Hamburg. The concert took place on January 17, when the band delivered a powerful set that already included songs from their upcoming album “The New Flesh”. Although the album’s official release was still four weeks away, Sylosis used the opportunity to build anticipation by performing three singles... Continue Reading →

Review MICHAEL MONROE “Outerstellar”

A consistently reliable source of top-tier rock music is Michael Monroe. Born in Helsinki, the charismatic frontman first gained widespread attention when he joined the legendary Hanoi Rocks in 1980. Alongside his band work, Monroe also launched a solo career, releasing his debut album “Peace of Mind” in 1996. Thirty years later, Monroe returns with... Continue Reading →

Review EXHUMED “Red Asphalt”

Many people suffer from aerophobia, even though they feel perfectly safe travelling by car. Now, "Red Asphalt" might change that perception. Exhumed's eleventh studio album makes it abundantly clear that life on the road can end in disaster just as easily. After previously guiding listeners through various fields of horror, the splatter kings from San... Continue Reading →

Review CLAWFINGER “Before We All Die”

Hailing from Sweden, Clawfinger are widely regarded as one of the true greats of 1990s crossover. Their first two albums, in particular, were milestone releases that left a lasting mark on the entire genre. However, as the new millennium began, interest in the band gradually faded, eventually leading to their break-up in 2013. However, it... Continue Reading →

Review TEMPLAR “Conquering Swords”

Templar is a new band. The Stockholm-based quartet was founded in 2020 and released a first demo called "Black Knight" in 2023. This demo caught the attention of Jawbreaker Records. Templar's first EP came via the label and now the debut album "Conquering Swords" is set to hit the shelves in February. Templar is Isak,... Continue Reading →

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