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(7/10) US-based hard rockers Tora Tora is another ‘80s rock outfit that’s back in business and signed by Frontiers Records. The discography of the band, hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, is overseeable with the debut ‘Surprise! Attack!’ being the most successful one out of two. The sophomore record was entitled ‘Wild America’ and a third album... Continue Reading →
Dream Theater’s keyboard virtuoso Jordan Rudess announced the release of his first solo album. ‘Wired for Madness’ will be released on April 19th through Music Theories Recordings and HERE comes a first appetizer.
Today, German thrash-legends DESTRUCTION are proud to welcome Damir Eskic as their second guitarist alongside with original guitar slinger Mike. Damir is a Swiss guitar player with Bosnian decent and works as a guitar teacher, himself being a former pupil of Tommy Vetterli (Coroner). He also plays in a Heavy Metal band called Gomorra and... Continue Reading →
(9/10) ‘Anesthetic’ isn’t an album that was done overnight with Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton gathering ideas and creative thoughts for many moons. Being inspired by many different styles and genres, Morton‘s debut is a kaleidoscope of music and genres. The record features thrash metal as well as it includes alternative sounds and typical... Continue Reading →
(9/10) One of the underground highlights of the early 2019 is hailing from Chicago. Thrash pioneers Usurper return with a new album, a frosty one. ‘Lords of the Permafrost’ is the title of the band’s sixth full-length album and it’s the first one in 14 years. Usurper’s founding date is way back in time. It... Continue Reading →
NWOBHM pioneers Diamond Head are thrilled to announce they have signed a worldwide record deal with international label: Silver Lining Music. “We’re delighted to be bringing the Diamond Head lightning to our new family at Silver Lining Music and honoured to be standing alongside a stable of established international talent, which includes such legends as Saxon, Europe... Continue Reading →
Doom pioneers Saint Vitus revealed some first details of the upcoming album. The album contains a tracklist that looks like this: 1. Remains (6:23)2. A Prelude to... (3:20)3. Bloodshed (3:04)4. 12 Years In The Tomb (5:24)5. Wormhole (5:22)6. Hour Glass (5:23)7. City Park (4:01)8. Last Breath (6:38)9. Useless (1:32) The album is simply entitled 'Saint Vitus' and... Continue Reading →
In addition to the recently announced shows in December this year thrash metal pioneers Sacred Reich also unveiled some summer dates.
(*/10) Black metallers Der Weg Einer Freiheit played a show at Lido in Berlin, Germany on October 14th, 2017. The concert, in front of an enthusiastic crowd, was captured and will be now released as a live album. Simply entitled ‘Live in Berlin’ the record features a ten songs setlist that represents the entire discography... Continue Reading →
(8/10) It’s not easy to talk about The Raven Age without mentioning Steve Harris, the father of founding member George Harris. The young guitarist is gifted with a great sense for music and shouldn’t be reduced to ‘being the son of’ only. Steve Harris and Iron Maiden might have helped the guys to get off... Continue Reading →
Swedish alternative rockers Port Noir announced a new album. It's entitled 'The New Routine' and is the first one the band releases through Inside Out Music. The album will be available on May 1oth and this is the tracklist: 1. Old Fashioned2. Flawless3. Blow4. Champagne5. Low Lights6. 137. Young Bloods8. Define Us9. Drive10. Down For... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Sound architect Tim Bowness’ newest album includes eleven songs for which he also could win over some guest musicians, supporting him in making a really good rock album. ‘Flowers at the Scene’, that’s the title of this longplayer, isn’t a hard rocking album. As with the earlier records it’s the combination of rock music,... Continue Reading →
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