The early ‘90s, that is when Swedens rock outfit Diamond Dogs started their journey through the soundscapes of rock and boogie. After having released the debut album called ‘Honked’, which brough the band quite some attention and tour support slots, it took a while until the guys unleashed their sophomore album ‘As Your Greens Turn... Continue Reading →
Review SARCASM ‘Stellar Stream Obscured’
Sarcasm is back with a new album. 'Stellar Stream Obscured' is the title of the disc that will usher in the new metal year in January, or even better, hammer it in. The new album is the fourth full-length album so far, something you wouldn't expect considering that the band has its origins in the... Continue Reading →
MESHUGGAH announce ‘Immutable’
Swedish metal collective Meshuggah announced a new album. ‘Immutable’ is the title and the release of their upcoming longplayer is scheduled for April 1st, 2022. ‘Immutable’ comes via Atomic Fire Records and the release ends a six year lasting waiting time.
THE HELLACOPTERS unveil the title track of their upcoming album
The mighty The Hellacopters have a new album ready to hit the shelves. 'Eyes of Oblivion' is the title of their newest rock'n'roll strike that will be available on April 1st, 2022. 'Eyes of Oblivion' is the eighth album of the iconic powerhouse from Sweden and it will be the first album since 'Head Off'... Continue Reading →
‘Call Off the Dogs’, a new song from SLASH feat. MYLES KENNEDY and The Conspirators
'4' isn't an innovative title for an album, thinking about Foreigner, who already released a record with such a title. And it is a bit confusing too, since '4' is the fifth album of Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. Anyhow, '4' is the name of the upcoming album that will be available on... Continue Reading →
CORELEONI unveil a new song
A few years ago, Gotthard’s Leo Leoni started with Coreleoni a side-project, next to the mighty mothership-band. As time moved on, Coreleoni evolved to more than a project with just one album. After having inked a deal with Atomic Fire Records, Coreleoni has the third album ready to hit the shelves. Release date is scheduled... Continue Reading →
Review TENSION ‘Decay’
Metal maniacs Tension, hailing from Leipzig, Germany, have finished work on the debut album called ‘Decay’. The first full-length longplayer features nine songs, all rooted and anchored in traditional heavy metal. There is a lot NWoBHM spirit that resonates in each of the songs, starting with the firing opener ‘Open th Gates’ and ending with... Continue Reading →
Review TANGENT ‘Tangent’
Tangent is a new powerhouse from Melbourne, Australia with a passion for heavy rock, music from the streets and with dirt under the fingernails. The band release with ‘Tangent’ a debut EP that features four songs. The beauty of this release is the unleashed passion for heavy guitar music that is manifested with songs like... Continue Reading →
Review SUNCZAR ‘Bearer of Light’
If you take a piece of Crowbar, a bit of Corrosion Of Conformity and a touch of Kyuss, then you inevitably end up with Sunczar. The mentioned bands are certainly not unknown to the quartet from Germany and influences are definitely recognizable. After a foundation in 2019, the guys had with 'The Unveiling' a first... Continue Reading →
Review ASHES OF ARES ‘Emperors and Fools’
Ashes Of Ares stands for well-made power metal and what certainly helped the awareness level of the band is the fact that ex-Iced Earth frontman Matt Barlow is the voice of Ashes Of Ares. But Barlow is not the only familiar name. Drummer Van Williams was already giving the beat in Nevermore and if we... Continue Reading →
VIO-LENCE unveil a new song from the upcoming EP
After 29 years thrash metal veterans Vio-Lence unleashed a new song. ‘Flesh from Bone’ is the title of this new track that is taken from the upcoming EP ‘Let the World Burn’ which will be released on March 4th, 2022 via Metal Blade Records. "This is the first VIO-LENCE song I had written in close... Continue Reading →
Review SPITFIRE ‘Denial to Fall’
Spitfire stands for heavy metal of the traditional style. The band from Athens, Greece has gone through an interesting career. Founded in 1984, the guys got to work and three years later they were able to release their debut album 'First Attack'. Unfortunately, it remained for a long time with this 'first attack' which is... Continue Reading →
Review OUT OF THIS WORLD ‘Out of This World’
'Out of This World', there was something once. Well, Dutch prog rockers Kayak have an album with that name and right, Europe's fourth album was also called 'Out if This World'. And here is the connection to a new project with the same name. The mastermind behind Out Of This World, the band, is none... Continue Reading →
Review WIEGEDOOD ‘ There’s Always Blood At The End Of The Road ‘
A new album from Belgium's Wiegedood means gloom, doom and despair. This was the musical direction of the first three albums and the new disc 'There's Always Blood at the End of the Road' does not change anything regarding this basic direction. Wiegedood released the debut album 'De Doden Hebben Het Goed' in 2015 which... Continue Reading →
CARR JAM-21, a tribute to Eric Carr
Eric Carr (Kiss 1980-1991) tragically passed away 30 years ago. To do something special in this context a project was initiated - Carr Jam-21. The musicians being part of Carr Jam-21 are no less than he people behind the project are: Dregen (The Hellacopters, Backyard Babies), Gustav Kronfelt (video producer), Jolle Atlagic (Electric Boys, The... Continue Reading →









