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Swedish hard rock newcomers Velveteen Queen have released the video for their new single, “Adrenaline.” The song is the next single from their highly anticipated album, The Greater Good, which will be released on September 18 via Silver Lining Music. Bursting with energy and attitude, the new single “Adrenaline” is a rousing, riff-laden anthem that celebrates... Continue Reading →
In tribute to Chris Cornell, King Ultramega presents a high octane interpretation of Soundgarden's "Loud Love" joined by Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) leading on vocals, Alex Skolnick (Testament / Metal Allegiance) on guitars and drum performance by Dave Krusen (Pearl Jam). King Ultramega are raising funds and awareness for MusiCares, the Recording Academy’s nonprofit that provides... Continue Reading →
The Pretty Reckless are back with a brand-new album. Titled “Dear God”, the band's latest studio effort features 14 tracks and further cements their place among the leading names in modern hard rock. Founded in 2009 by singer Taylor Momsen, The Pretty Reckless quickly established a distinctive identity built on powerful songwriting, dark atmospheres, and... Continue Reading →
Avatar have been exploring the dark soul of alternative and melodic death metal—and have been doing so with consistent success for over 20 years. With their penultimate album, “Dance Devil Dance,” released in 2023, they taught Beelzebub to dance; with their latest album, “Don’t Go in the Forest,” they skillfully navigated the tightrope between intricate... Continue Reading →
One thing is clear: L.A. Guns, whose legend began over four decades ago on the Sunset Strip, are among the most influential bands in the realm of glam, hard rock, and hairspray. Countless bands have modeled their sound and stage presence after them; to this day, they remain one of the central bands of a... Continue Reading →
From royal concert halls to major festival stages, from symphonic compositions to lightning-fast metal solos, Yngwie Malmsteen is a unique force in the world of music. His genre-spanning virtuosity, a tireless pursuit of perfection, and his commitment to artistic authenticity have earned him a place among the immortals: Among others, Time magazine named him one... Continue Reading →
They’ve been around for over 40 years and are as loud and wild as ever: the hard rock and glam rock legends Faster Pussycat are coming to Germany in September for three shows in Hamburg, Berlin, and Cologne! From the depths of the LA glam rock scene that dominated the mid-’80s, a group of nonconformist... Continue Reading →
Without a doubt, Savatage is one of the greatest heavy metal bands, and earMUSIC has reissued this legendary band's albums. The series continues with a live album that takes us back to 1990. This was a time when Savatage were heading towards the peak of their career. Their fourth album, "Hall of the Mountain King",... Continue Reading →
On a hot summer's day in June, the sun slowly sets and the temperature drops as fans line up outside Docks in Hamburg. One of the most influential progressive metal bands is in town tonight. Atlanta-based Mastodon are currently touring Europe, playing some of the biggest festivals. In between, the itinerary includes some headliner shows,... Continue Reading →
At the first summer festivals of the year, Papa Roach just played some of the biggest and most spectacular shows of their career, but the band has no plans to slow down: The “Rise Of The Roach” World Tour continues! At the end of 2026, Papa Roach will return to Europe and has now announced... Continue Reading →
blink-182 are returning to Germany! Nearly four years after their last visit to the German capital, the pop-punk icons are coming back to Berlin on June 8, 2027, for an open-air concert—and they won’t be alone: Billy Talent will open the show as a special guest. June 8, 2027 – (DE) Berlin, Waldbühne Regular ticket... Continue Reading →
Joseph Tholl already has a rich history in rock and metal. The Swedish musician was a founding member of Enforcer, and after leaving the band, he started a new outfit called Black Trip. Last but not least, he joined Tribulation as a guitarist. Alongside all these commitments, Tholl also released a solo album called “Devil’s... Continue Reading →
Haugesund is a small city located almost halfway between Stavanger and Bergen. The city is also home to the Norwegian Viking metal band Einherjer, who were founded in 1993. Since then, the band has released nine studio albums, with a longer gap in the early 2000s when the band disbanded for four years. Since their... Continue Reading →
Daniel Tompkins is the voice of TesseracT, and Prince of Failure is the singer’s new creative outlet. Tompkins collaborated with Paul Ortiz (Chimp Spanner) to create a 12-track album that evolved over the past few years. It isn’t the result of a single moment. This emotionally intense debut release features music that emphasizes the emotional... Continue Reading →
Nunslaughter, a blasphemic metal band based in Cleveland, Ohio, started their musical journey in 1987 after being known as Death Sentence for two years. Scrolling through the band's discography, you'll notice that full-length releases are rather limited. EPs, split releases, and live recordings dominate a list that includes five studio albums. Five years after launching... Continue Reading →
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