Ignite are back with the double single “Still Wide Awake” / “Guilty Wounds” and have announced their new studio album, “Still Wide Awake,” for January 15, 2027. The two songsare know online and mark the beginning of a new phase for the California-based hardcore punk band: With their newly founded label, 93rpm Records, Ignite will... Continue Reading →
METAL CHURCH – new live album out now
I have to admit that Metal Church have fascinated me ever since their debut album arrived in 1984. One of the key moments came in 2015, when Mike Howe (R.I.P.) returned to the band and stepped back behind the microphone. His voice had already helped define albums such as Blessing in Disguise and The Human Factor, so his... Continue Reading →
Review JOHN DIVA & THE ROCKETS OF LOVE “Your Favorite Drug”
John Diva & The Rockets of Love are an interesting band. By now, it is hardly a secret that John Diva himself is more of a fictional character than a conventional frontman, and that is exactly what makes the whole concept so entertaining. The band has built an elaborate fictional story around its leader and... Continue Reading →
ZEAL & ARDOR release “Devil Is Fine x Carpenter Brut”
Zeal & Ardor are releasing a spectacular reinterpretation of what is arguably their best-known song today, “Devil Is Fine x Carpenter Brut,” via MVKA. French producer Carpenter Brut has taken on the track, giving it a completely new, relentless sound with his unmistakable blend of dark synthesizers, driving beats, and horror aesthetics. Here, two musical... Continue Reading →
New music from POWER TRIP
Today, Power Trip is releasing an impressive new double single, “Precinct 3” / “Scavenger,” marking the beginning of the next chapter in their history. Fans have been waiting nearly a decade for new material and likely had long since given up hope. This makes their return all the more impressive: “Precinct 3” and “Scavenger” unmistakably... Continue Reading →
Review WOLFBRIGADE “Howl From Underground”
Rooted in Swedish D-beat crust and increasingly loaded with metallic muscle, Wolfbrigade from Mariestad have spent more than three decades blurring the line between punk and metal. Formed in 1995, the band quickly set out to record its debut, which arrived in 1996. After numerous releases over the following 30 years, Howl From Underground makes one thing... Continue Reading →
Review JOHN COFFEY “Not Alone”
Even if you’ve never heard a John Coffey song, chances are you’ve seen the video of their singer catching a flying beer cup at Pinkpop 2015. The clip went viral and turned that moment into a piece of festival history. But John Coffey are much more than a band with a frontman who happens to... Continue Reading →
Review THRONEHAMMER “Slay | Kill | Erase”
Geographically speaking, almost 1,400 kilometers separate Fürth in Germany from Durham in England. When measured in metal spirit, however, that distance shrinks to zero. Thronehammer are living proof that borders mean very little when the music speaks the same language. The band is the brainchild of Stuart West, who started Thronehammer as a project in... Continue Reading →
Review THE PINEAPPLE THIEF “Far and Wide”
Bruce Soord founded The Pineapple Thief in 1999, creating an outlet that has represented a distinctive take on progressive rock for more than 25 years. These days, the bandleader has John Sykes, Steve Kitch, and Gavin Harrison at his side, three accomplished musicians who help bring the latest chapter, Far And Wide, to record stores. The... Continue Reading →
Review SHIT THE COW “Injuries”
For several weeks now, the rock seismograph has been picking up vibrations from Rissna, Sweden. Could the band with the rather unusual name Shit The Cow be working on a new album or EP? As it turns out, yes. Their next release, Injuries, is now on the horizon. For anyone who hasn't come across the band... Continue Reading →
Review RAM “Against”
Some metalheads may have started wondering whether RAM had quietly disappeared into the Swedish wilderness. After all, The Throne Within landed back in 2019, and seven years is a pretty long time to leave the amps switched off. But now the five Swedes are back, and they have brought a new album with them. Against is an appropriately... Continue Reading →
MOONSPELL will embark on the “God Is A Vampire Tour” in 2027
Portuguese dark metal icons Moonspell are taking Far From God on the road in spring 2027 for their most ambitious headline tour to date - and a celebration of 35 years of darkness. Following the release of their critically acclaimed and fan-praised album, the band will bring the God Is A Vampire Tour to fans across Europe. And they... Continue Reading →
Review PAUL LAINE “The Long Road Back”
With The Long Road Back, a circle that began back in 1990 comes around again. Born in Vancouver, Canada, Paul Laine launched his career with Stick It in Your Ear, a debut that eventually led him to Danger Danger. After parting ways with the band in 2005, Laine spent the following years involved in various bands and... Continue Reading →
Review DEXTER & THE MOONROCKS “Friends That I Don’t Like”
When a band describes its sound as “Western Space Grunge,” that’s unusual enough to raise a few eyebrows—and certainly enough to spark some curiosity. So who came up with this rather intriguing genre cocktail? Meet Dexter and The Moonrocks. And who exactly are they? Well, they’re four guys from Abilene, Texas. And just to clear... Continue Reading →
Review AKTIV DÖDSHJELP “The Nasty Piece”
Aktiv Dödshjelp hail from Oslo, Norway, and have been delivering their take on punk rock since 2007. While the band name may sound rather serious at first glance, these Norwegians clearly have a sense of humor—one that occasionally wanders into irony and dark comedy. You can already get a hint of that from the band’s... Continue Reading →









