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For over four decades, Rachel Bolan’s pulsating bass has delivered the groove of Skid Row. Now, a solo album brings the punk spirit of the bassist to the forefront. "Gargoyle of the Garden State" is Bolan's first solo release and contains eleven brimming rock songs. While Skid Row is Bolan’s outlet for his passion for... Continue Reading →
The Swedish melodic metal band Cyhra is launching a new longplayer titled "Requiem for a Pipe Dream" . It is the band's fourth studio album and contains eleven new songs. Cyhra was founded in 2016 by Jake E. and Jesper Strömblad. The band focuses on melodic and modern-sounding metal, combining In Flames-style riffing with candy-sweet... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Germany, Midnight Rider is a band whose musical roots can be found in the late '70s/early '80s. They started in 2004, but didn't release a debut album until 2017. These days, the band is launching their third album, “Limited Infinity,” which follows “Beyond the Blood Red Horizon”. Midnight Rider has undergone some lineup... Continue Reading →
When it comes to hard rock in the late 70s and 80s, Rainbow are one of the icons. Founded by Ritchie Blackmore after he left Deep Purple, Rainbow evolved from a solo project into an iconic band that continues to influence rock music to this day. Line-up stability was never a strong point for the... Continue Reading →
Saga is a Canadian rock band that was formed in 1977 in Oakville, Ontario. Formed by bassist Jim Crichton and singer/keyboardist Michael Sadler—along with Ian Crichton, Steve Negus, and Peter Rochon—the group has been delivering a distinctive blend of melodic progressive rock, complex synthesizer arrangements, and catchy guitar riffs for more than four decades. The... Continue Reading →
The Stadtpark Open Air is a series of live shows held in one of the most beautiful parks in Hamburg. Located in the northern part of the city, the open-air shows are special due to their unique atmosphere in a natural environment. Bands like Dream Theater and Alice Cooper have played there, and later this... Continue Reading →
I first listened closely to Jared James Nichols's music back in 2018. He was the special guest on the L.A. Guns tour, which brought them to Leiden in The Netherlands. Back then, it was already impressive what the singer/guitarist brought to the stage, and the audience's enthusiastic reaction spoke volumes. Eight years later, Nichols is... Continue Reading →
June begins with a couple of unusual releases from bands that prioritize creativity and identity. Voivod is launching their "Symphonique" album, and Blood Incantation is releasing their next stunning longplayer, "All Gates Open." The new album is an Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which suggests that it is a different type of release. "All Gates Open"... Continue Reading →
When Voivod started in the early '80s and released the album “War and Pain” in 1984, who would have thought that these metal punks would play a live show with a symphonic orchestra and release a live album of the event? People would have thought you were crazy. But the beauty of life is that... Continue Reading →
Rising German melancholic heavy metal outfit The Night Eternal will release their Metal Blade debut, “Cold Velvet”, on August 21st. Since their foundation in 2018, the quintet has built themselves a serious reputation with their '70s and '80s guitar-driven sounds in their very own sinister guise. The band's previous two full-length, “Moonlit Cross” (2021) and... Continue Reading →
Europe have released their new, catchy single “The Cult of Ignorance” - the second lead single from their highly anticipated upcoming studio album “Come This Madness,” which is set to be released on September 25 via Silver Lining Music. Driven by an instantly memorable hook and an anthemic chorus, “The Cult of Ignorance” combines irresistible... Continue Reading →
Cro-Mags - the iconic New York hardcore band led by frontman Harley Flanagan—have announced their debut on BLKIIBLK. The new track “Wired for Chaos” marks Cro-Mags' first new music in six years and gives fans a taste of what's to come. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/EXK-nvpMwb0?si=mNEZjjdFqsMZcKio “Wired for Chaos” - a title taken from last year's... Continue Reading →
Raw energy meets uncompromising rock ’n’ roll: The Australian band C.O.F.F.I.N has been shaking up the international rock scene for over 20 years and is coming to Germany in the winter of 2026. C.O.F.F.I.N stands for “Children Of Finland Fighting In Norway”—it’s not really surprising that the four band members came up with this name... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Germany, Madsen is one of the most well-established indie rock bands. Their name, based on the family name of three of the band members, has come to mean quality music, anthemic songs, and meaningful lyrics. Now, with more than twenty years in the industry, the band is launching a new album, "Smile", featuring... Continue Reading →
Soulfly once again return to Europe and will be continuing their celebration of their latest album "Chama". They will hit several festivals along the way as well as hitting some headlining shows as the tour progresses. They are looking forward to playing some great music and watching some heads bang and sing along.
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