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Guitar slinger and blues-rock powerhouse Joe Bonamassa has released his latest single, “Drive By The Exit Sign,” a gritty, up-tempo standout from his upcoming studio album "Breakthrough", out July 18th via J&R Adventures. Fueled by a crunchy slide guitar riff, Southern-rock energy, and a full-throttle vocal performance, “Drive By The Exit Sign” finds Bonamassa leaning... Continue Reading →
UK based Templeton Pek are releasing their second single after signing with Double Helix Records and SBÄM Records. “Hurricanes” is a high-energy punk anthem offering hope after chaos, a powerful message for anyone rebuilding. Soaring melodies, hooky riffs, and raw emotion and produced by George Perks, it blends modern punk with an anthemic edge. The... Continue Reading →
The Ossuary hail from Italy and "Requiem for the Sun" is already their fourth release to date. The newest effort features eight songs, and the trio continues their heavy rock journey. "Sacrifice" sets the scene, giving an idea of what to expect for those who have listened to the band before. The slower-paced opener is... Continue Reading →
They broke with the tradition of their short post-Christmas tour last year, but it doesn't mean that Die Happy stopped playing live. In fact, the opposite is true. The band just announced live dates for spring 2026. The "Empathy Is No Weakness" tour will include a show at Gruenspan in Hamburg on March 6, 2026.... Continue Reading →
Onslaught is looking back at the bands that influenced their music and paying homage to them with the second part of the "Origins of Aggression" release. A guy from Cleveland, Ohio, had a similar idea. Athenar, the driving force behind Midnight, recorded an album with two of his own songs and cover versions of the... Continue Reading →
Thrash metal is often associated with the Bay Area, and for good reason. However, the East Coast metal scene, featuring bands like Anthrax and Overkill, should not be forgotten while thrash metal also began to grow in popularity in Europe and the UK. One of the first UK bands in this genre is Onslaught. The... Continue Reading →
YOB have revealed two exclusive European 25th anniversary concerts; October 19th at EartH Hall in London and October 22nd at SO36 in Berlin. These are in addition to news that the band will co-headline Desertfest Antwerp and headline two nights at Hostsabbat in Oslo, performing distinct sets each night. The anniversary shows celebrate the catalog,... Continue Reading →
Former Type O Negative/Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly and guitarist and riff writer Dan Lorenzo (Hades/Non-Fiction) founded Patriarchs In Black at the end of 2021. Their debut single ‘Demon of Regret’ was released in January 2022 and the full album ‘Reach For The Scars’ was released in July 2022. Their second album ‘My Veneration’ was released... Continue Reading →
Siena Root, one of the most exciting rock bands from Sweden, will play an acoustic show at Lattenplatz Knust, Hamburg on June 6th, 2025. Siena Root is a band with a strong heritage and a great musical tradition. So what could be more exciting than listening to the band in a completely acoustic setting? This... Continue Reading →
Unantastbar is a punk rock band that hails from Brixen, South Tyrol. Since their start in 2004, the band has provided high-energy punk rock for more than two decades. To celebrate this anniversary, the band released a live album called "Wir Leben Laut. Live." Their connected studio release, "Wir Leben Laut", was the band's first... Continue Reading →
Danish rock/metal powerhouse Volbeat will launch their new album “God of Angels Trust” on June 6th, 2025 and with “Time Will Heal” a next song has been revealed. Here is the video: https://youtu.be/BosqzxWf-Yc?si=FxsRridkRtLVrmt2 Photo: Brittany Bowman Tracklist: Devils are Awake By a Monster’s Hand Acid Rain Demonic Depression In the Barn of the Goat Giving Birth... Continue Reading →
French artist Lucie Sue launched a new single. The song is called “Reckless” and what roars out of the speakers is energetic rock music. “Reckless” is taken from the forthcoming album which is supposed to hit the shelves later this year. “After cutting myself off from so many things in life, I decided to flip... Continue Reading →
Hellsongs is an interesting band for metalheads who enjoy experiencing their favorite metal anthems in a new way. Hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden, the group formed in 2004 and has released five albums to date. After an eleven-year hiatus, they returned last year with an album called "Return of the Hellsingers". Hellsongs will perform these songs... Continue Reading →
German punk rock veterans Die Toten Hosen from Düsseldorf will embark on a tour in 2026 with a show at Trabrennbahn Bahrenfeld, Hamburg on August 27th, 2026. Known for energetic and electrifying live shows tickets selling fast and here are all the dates: 08.06.26 Esch/Alzette - Rockhal13.06.26 Stuttgart - Cannstatter Wasen20.06.26 Zürich - Stadion Letzigrund27.06.26... Continue Reading →
Finnish melodic death metal outfit Omnium Gatherum will embark on a tour in early 2026, leading them also to Hamburg. The band will play a show at Gruenspan, Hamburg on February 12th, 2026, joined by Fallujah and In Mourning. Here is where you can get your ticket: https://www.eventim.de/event/omnium-gatherum-gruenspan-20253708/
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