Phil Soussan is best known as the bassist who played with Ozzy Osbourne and co-wrote the classic track "Shot in the Dark". With Cosmo Fighter Part 1, he returns with a new solo EP, putting his skills as a songwriter, bassist, and vocalist back in the spotlight after a relatively low-profile period. Cosmo Fighter Part... Continue Reading →
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE launched a new song
Bullet For My Valentine have released their new single, “I Don’t Trust Tomorrow,” along with a music video. The song conveys a clear message with the line, “No hope, no plan, no future—I’ll understand.” The track, which Tuck describes as probably the hardest song Bullet For My Valentine have ever recorded, is complemented by an... Continue Reading →
Live report KORN, ARCHITECTS & PIXEL GRIP, Barclays Arena, Hamburg – November 11th, 2026
Tonight the icons of nu metal and modern metal are stopping in Hamburg for a show. Legendary Korn are on the road with Barclays Arena in the Hansecity being on their touring schedule. With them on the road are Architect and Pixel Grip. Pixel Grip Pixel Grip kick things off tonight, taking the stage a... Continue Reading →
Exhibition “WE ARE ALL XXX” dedicate to THE YOUNG GODS
From December 17, 2026, through January 31, 2027, L'Atelier in Fribourg will present the unique exhibition “WE ARE ALL XXX,” dedicated to the history, influence, and current creations of The Young Gods. The exhibition is not intended to be a mere retrospective, but rather sheds light on a story that is still being written. Spanning... Continue Reading →
DEPRESSIVE AGE announced for METAL LAKE 2027
Depressive Age is one of the very few metal bands to have emerged from the former GDR (East Germany). Founded in East Berlin in 1985 under the name Blackout the band’s popularity skyrocketed after the fall of the Berlin Wall. With their highly distinctive and somewhat unconventional style, blending thrash and progressive metal, Depressive Age... Continue Reading →
DEAD PIONEERS – European/UK tour dates 2027
Dead Pioneers will return to Europe and UK in spring 2027. The tour will include a show at Molotow in Hamburg April 3rd, 2027.
GUS G. single “Nothing Can Break Me” featuring DORO PESCH to be released as a limited edition 12” vinyl single
Internationally acclaimed guitarist / composer and Firewind mastermind Gus G. released his fifth solo album, 'Steel Burner', on April 24, 2026. The album marked his first solo release in five years and captures a powerful fusion of modern instrumental Metal and carefully curated vocal collaborations. One of the stand-out tracks on the album is “Nothing... Continue Reading →
Review IRON SAVIOR “Deathbringer”
There’s no doubt that Iron Savior are among the long-established names in German power metal. Since forming in 1996, Piet Sielck and his fellow musicians have delivered a steady run of quality albums spanning more than three decades. They’ve never felt the need to overhaul their winning formula, but have continued to refine and develop... Continue Reading →
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM – European tour dates 2026
Metal pioneers Flotsam and Jetsam will be back for some live shows in November and December this year, starting on November 19, 2026 in Lisbon and finishing the tour on December 17th, 2026 in Prague.
Review SERPENT “The Pit and The Pendulum”
A 26-year gap between a band's formation and the release of its debut album has to be some kind of record. In Serpent's case, that's exactly what happened. Formed in Stockholm in 2000, the band managed to release a handful of demos before calling it quits in 2007. In 2022, however, Serpent got a new... Continue Reading →
Review YNGWIE MALMSTEEN “Hell or High Water”
Yngwie Malmsteen has been a major figure in heavy metal for decades. The Swedish guitarist helped shape the neoclassical side of the genre and influenced an entire generation of players who wanted their riffs, solos and scales pushed to the limit. After making an early mark with Steeler, Malmsteen launched his solo career with Rising... Continue Reading →
BURN ETERNAL – here are some details about the upcoming album
Hardly any other duo has left such a lasting mark on metalcore as singer Howard Jones and guitarist and producer Adam Dutkiewicz. Ever since the announcement of their joint project, Burn Eternal, anticipation has been building for the musical reunion of these two scene legends. It’s now official: Burn Eternal’s self-titled debut album will be... Continue Reading →
MARTY FRIEDMAN announced European/UK tour
Right after celebrating his upcoming Latin American shows with his latest single “2 Rebeldes (Spanish Vocal)”, the enigmatic guitar legend and Japanese pop culture phenomenon Marty Friedman finally announces his return to European and UK stages in April 2027. Soon, a 12-year absence will finally be over, when Marty makes his long-awaited return in peak... Continue Reading →
DIANNE unveiled “Hysteria”
Dianne releases new single “Hysteria” feat. members of Epica, Ayreon and ex-Wintersun. “Hysteria” blends classic symphonic, operatic metal like early Nightwish with modern production: staccato choirs, intricate orchestrations, a lightning-fast chorus and headbanging drive all the way through. It is a song about the struggle of ambition versus madness, the unseen weight of chasing a... Continue Reading →
Review DEVIN TOWNSEND “The Moth (The War – Live in Groningen)”
Devin Townsend has been hard to miss lately. Not long ago, he released The Moth, his latest studio album, and he was on the road for a solo tour that brought him to Hamburg’s Markthalle, among other stops. Now The Moth (The War) adds another chapter, documenting an ambitious live performance from one of Canada’s... Continue Reading →









