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German punk rock veterans Die Toten Hosen recently announced their final studio album “Trink aus, wir müssen gehen” which will hit the shelves on May 29th, 2026. Today, the band releases with “Die Show muss weitergehen” the lead single of the upcoming album which you can enjoy here: https://youtu.be/eRG3SyOC4po?si=kRsL33CtcYaDcxvA “In these times, when many feel... Continue Reading →
It's fair to say that Monstrosity aren't flooding the metal market with releases. The Florida-based death metal band are genre veterans, having released their debut album in 1992. Even at this early stage in the band's career, they launched records at 3–4-year intervals before taking 11 years to work on their sixth studio album. “The... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Lamb Of God grew to become one of the most influential bands in modern metal. Their fusion of thrash metal, metalcore and groove metal is unique and easily identifiable. Another important aspect of Lamb Of God’s musical identity is the vocals of Randy Blythe, and the band's stable line-up has also... Continue Reading →
Prong has released several live albums, with “Live and Uncleansed” being the latest. This most recent live album was recorded in 2025 during the band's European tour celebrating the 31st anniversary of their iconic album, "Cleansing."Prong performed a 28-song set at their headliner shows, and the live album features 11 of those songs, along with... Continue Reading →
Temple of Void hail from Detroit, a city with a storied and influential musical legacy. Formed in 2013, the band have released four full-length albums to date. With “The Crawl”, their fifth longplayer, Temple of Void add another powerful chapter to their musical journey. Known primarily for their death/doom metal roots, the band’s earlier albums... Continue Reading →
Whitechapel are happy to announce their return to European shores in January 2027. The trek features them, Sylosis, 200 Stab Wounds and Tribal Gaze. Comments Whitechapel's guitarist Alex Wade. "We are excited to announce the 'Burn Forever European Tour 2027'. This will mark a long over due full European headline run featuring some of the sickest names in... Continue Reading →
May is the season when nature awakens. Sunshine and colours herald the brighter side of the annual cycle, but for rock enthusiasts who still appreciate darker moments, there are options. Cemetery Skyline, for example, delivers a contrast to the bright season outside with their gloomy, gothic-infused music. Cemetery Skyline comprises Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity, The... Continue Reading →
Since the release of “Kraft” in 2004, Vreid has established themselves as a major player in the world of blackened metal from Norway. The band from Sognal has released albums regularly, and now it is “The Skies Turn Black” that will hit the shelves. Five years after releasing “Wild North West,” the Norwegians are presenting... Continue Reading →
The Hamburg rock and metal community has nothing but choices tonight. A lot is happening on this Friday evening. The Norwegian rock force Gluecifer is in town, as is Keith Caputo. Die Happy is performing, and Hell Over Hammaburg, a two-day indoor festival, is taking place. As if that were not enough to choose from,... Continue Reading →
Four years after releasing “If the Sky Came Down”, Finnish metal band Lost Society return with their new album, “Hell Is a State of Mind”. Having started out as a thrash metal band, the group has steadily shifted its sound toward groove-driven modern metal. “Hell Is a State of Mind” continues this transformation, which becomes... Continue Reading →
Some iconic guitarists are on tour right now. A few days ago, Michael Schenker brought back the great UFO days to Große Freiheit 36, and today, a few meters down the road, Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen are playing a show. With Smith being one of the legendary Iron Maiden guitarists and Kotzen being a... Continue Reading →
Kentucky-based Black Stone Cherry return with their new EP “Celebrate,” a release that captures the full breadth of the band’s musical spectrum. The EP opens with the driving title track “Celebrate,” where heavier guitar riffs are paired with expertly crafted hooks. Anchored by an infectious and anthemic chorus, the song quickly establishes itself as a... Continue Reading →
Holding a new H-Blockx album in your hands is something I once would have looked at with real doubt. After releasing “HBLX” in 2012, the band seemed to slip into radio silence. There were a few shows here and there, but not much activity showed up on the rock ‘n’ roll seismograph. Things slowly began... Continue Reading →
The Sheepdogs are a band from Saskatoon, a city in the heart of Canada. Formed in the early 2000s, the band established themselves as a solid rock force, with albums entering the Canadian charts. Their 2018 record, “Changing Colours” even climbed to number two in the charts. The Sheepdogs are not that well known in... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Final Gasp are a relatively new band. Their debut album, “Mourning Moon” was released in 2023, and now the band is following it up with their second album. “New Day Symptoms” builds on what we heard in 2023, while also showcasing the band's progression. This five-piece band plays dark music that... Continue Reading →
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