German Melodic Metal veterans Axxis have a jubilee to celebrate. The band is around for three decades, for sure a moment for a "little look back" and Bernhard Weiß and bandmates wouldn't be Axxis if they wouldn't celebrate together with fans. One of the shows of the '30 years'-tour takes place at Logo in Hamburg.... Continue Reading →
CD review RAY ALDER ‘What the Water Wants’
(8/10) Ray Alder, the voice of Fates Warning, worked on his first real solo album. 'What the Water Wants' is the title of the record that showcases one of the best singers in Metal. Although Alder released under the banner of Engine two albums a couple of decades ago it is the new release that... Continue Reading →
CD review DAMIAN WILSON ‘Thank You – The Holdsworth Sessions’
(*/10) Can you make yourself a better birthday present when becoming 50 that releasing an EP the same day? Probably not. Damian Wilson is one of the lucky guys that can combine the two. The iconic singer, amongst others know from his time with Threshold, releases a new EP simply entitled 'Thank You - The... Continue Reading →
CD review MORTEM ‘Ravnsvart’
(8/10) ‘Ravnsvart’ is the title of Mortem, a new outfit with well-known musicians. Steinar Sverd Johnsen (g) (Arcturus, Covenant, Satyricon), Marius Vold (v) (Stigma Diabolicum, Thorns, Arcturus) Hellhammer (d) (Mayhem, Covenant, Arcturus) and Tor R. Stavenes (b) (1349, Svart Lotus, Den Saakaldte) are all experienced Black Metal pioneers. The guys found together under the banner... Continue Reading →
CD review IQ ‘Resistance’
(8/10) British Prog Rock pioneers IQ are back with a new album entitled 'Resistance'. The band, formed by guitarist Mike Holmes in 1981, belongs to the icons of progressive music from the UK and numerous terrific longplayers speaks to the power of IQ's music. With 'Resistance' Holmes and bandmates add a next chapter to the... Continue Reading →
AMON AMARTH tour dates for 2019
Swedish metal vikings Amon Amarth embark on a tour in late 2019 with a few shows also in Germany. The band will hit the road together with no less than Arch Enemy and Hypocrisy. Many of the shows are already 'sold out' but for some of the concerts tickets are still available. Here are all... Continue Reading →
DIE HAPPY starts ‘Love Suicide Tour 2019’ in a few days
Alternative Rock/Metal powerhouse Die Happy will embark on their 'Love Suicide Tour' rather soon with a show in Augsburg on October 10th. More shows of the Ulm-based band will follow during the month of October plus a few shows in December. On December 30th Grosse Freiheit 36 in Hamburg will host the Swabian quartet. Although... Continue Reading →
CD review WEDNESDAY 13 ‘Necrophaze’
(7/10) Right in time for the beginning of the darker seasons Wednesday 13 unveils his next longplayer. 'Necrophaze' is the bringer of a next chapter of horror and creepy stories. Two years after ‘Condolences’ found its way out of some moisty soil, twelve new songs are supposed to provide some extra goose bumps for fans... Continue Reading →
CD review LIFE OF AGONY ‘The Sound of Scars’
(8/10) It was back in 1993 when a mind-blowing album called 'River Runs Red' has been released. The band - Life Of Agony. The quartet from New York challenged with songs like 'This Time', 'Underground' and the title track everybody's speakers. Hardcore, Metal and groove blended into each other in perfection and up to date... Continue Reading →
DEWOLFF announce new album
„No drum kit, no Hammond and no guitar amps”: Dutch rockers DeWolff announce their next album entitled ‚Tascam Tapes’. Release date is January 10th, 2020 and the album comes through Mascot Label Group. An interesting album trailer can be watched HERE also explaining the „No drum kit, no Hammond and no guitar amps” statement.
CD review TOXIC HOLOCAUST ‘Primal Future: 2019’
(8/10) Allround musician Joel Grind is a restless guy and it is Metal that seems to flow through his veins. There are his solo releases and his work with Tiger Junkies, but there's Toxic Holocaust too, basically a one man show with Grind being the centerpiece. 'Primal Future" 2019', that's the name of Toxic Holocaust's... Continue Reading →
THE PINEAPPLE THIEF announces a live album
The Pineapple Thief announces a live album entitled 'Hold Our Fire'. Release date is November 15th this year and the album comes via KSCOPE. Here's the tracklist: Try As I MightThreatening WarUndercover Your TracksAll That You've GotFar belowNot Naming Any namesWhite MistShed a Light3000 Days









