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CD review BLACK OATH ‘Behold the Abyss’
(7/10) Italian doom metallers Black Oath started in 2006. It was A.Th who founded this formation and it’s him being the constant factor of Black Oath. With ‘Behold the Abyss’ the trio has a new album right in the starting blocks. It follows the 2015 release ‘To Below and Beyond’ and marks the band's premiere... Continue Reading →
CD review BURNING WITCHES ‘Hexenhammer’
(8/10) Swiss-based metal hopefuls Burning Witches debuted in May last year with a self-titled album. The release received great feedback from fans was critically acclaimed too. With this positive response in mind, the five girls from Switzerland started to work on the sophomore release. 'Hexenhammer' is the name of this new metal strike, being Burning Witches'... Continue Reading →
IVAR BJØRNSON & EINAR SELVIK announces shows for Europe
After the success of their previous collaboration "Skuggsjá"; Ivar Bjørnson (Enslaved) and Einar Selvik (Wardruna) followed up with an imposing new piece entitled "Hugsjá". By weaving together indigenous and contemporary thoughts, sounds and instruments, they are inviting you on a vivid journey - exploring the distant history and traditions. Now Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik... Continue Reading →
ALICE IN CHAINS announces tour dates for Europe
Grunge pioneers recently released with 'Rainier Fog' a great new album and now the band announces tour dates for Europe. The band will perform at Rock am Ring / Rock im Park, as well as the play at Stadtpark, Hamburg. Support act will be Black Motorcycle Club.
SOEN announces details of ‘Lotus’
Soen will release their next studio album on February 1st, 2019 via Silver Lining. 'Lotus' will include nine new songs, produced by David Castillo and Iñaki Marconi at Ghostward Studios and Studio 6. It's the first studio album with Canadian guitarist Cody Ford. Stay tuned for more.
CD review ASHES OF ARES ‘Well of Souls’
(8/10) 2018 seems to be a busy year for former Iced Earth frontman Matt Barlow. The singer teamed up with composer Jonah Weingarten and the duo released a self-titled album a few months ago. After such a cinematic and soundtrack-like release Barlow returns with Ashes To Ares. Next to Barlow, it was Freddie Vidales and... Continue Reading →
CD review HANK VON HELL ‘Egomania’
(9/10) 'Egomania' ends eight years of waiting, with fans of the singer desperately looking forward to some new material and songs. It seems like the wishes have been heard by the legendary frontman of Turbonegro. Hank Von Hell is back with a new album entitled 'Egomania'. This album comes out of leftfield and is a very... Continue Reading →
WHITECHAPEL reveals details for new album
On March 29th, WHITECHAPEL will release their 7th full-length, 'The Valley', via Metal Blade Records. Produced once again by Mark Lewis (Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder) and featuring artwork by Branca Studio, 'The Valley' is a reference to the part of Hardin Valley (west of Knoxville, Tennessee) where vocalist Phil Bozeman grew up. Set... Continue Reading →
RIVAL SONS announces ‘Feral Roots’ and a tour
Rival Sons' new album is entitled 'Feral Roots' and will be released on January 25th. With 'Back in the Woods' a first track is available and can be listened to HERE. Tracklist: 01. Do Your Worst 02. Sugar on the Bone 03. Back in the Woods 04. Look Away 05. Feral Roots 06. Too Bad... Continue Reading →
CD review SICK OF IT ALL ‘Wake the Sleeping Dragon!’
(9/10) Music and art is the opposite of a soulless carrier of notes and tones. Music is a vehicle that transports feelings and emotion - from love to anger and back. In this context Sick Of It All's 11th album hits again bull's eye. 'Wake the Sleeping Dragon!' doesn't miss out on anything. The NYC hardcore... Continue Reading →
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