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Psychotic Waltz are among the pioneers of progressive metal from the USA. With the release of their excellent 5th studio album "The God-Shaped Void" in 2020, the band have successfully returned after a long hiatus. The release of their latest studio album has also brought attention to Psychotic Waltz's first four long-playing albums, and it... Continue Reading →
It was a while ago that we heard new music from Gruesome. With “Frailty” the death metal outfit unveiled now a first new song in four years. It is also the starting point for a new album. Gruesome frontman Matt Harvey comments:"We're all very psyched to get Gruesome going full force once more this summer... Continue Reading →
Apocalyptica first gained attention in 1996 when they released "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica by Four Chellos", a collection of cover versions of Metallica songs. It was the starting point for the band that brought the cello into heavy metal. It wasn't just something innovative, it showed the passion and determination of a band that pushed the... Continue Reading →
German metalcore veterans Neaera, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, will release "All Is Dust" on June 28th via Metal Blade Records. On February 28th, 2020, Neaera released their seventh album – it was their eponymous comeback record after a seven-year-hiatus - which caught everyone by surprise. Despite having been well received, the... Continue Reading →
It is a popular tradition for Die Happy to go on a small tour between Christmas and New Year. Established over several years and even surviving the COVID restriction years, the four-city tour has always ended in Hamburg and 2024 will be no exception. Die Happy will play at Gruenspan in Hamburg on December 30th... Continue Reading →
"Unholy Death" is the title of a release featuring music from the early 90s. Back then Swedish metal veterans Nifelheim, led by Hellbutcher and Tyrant, released their very first demo tape of raw and wild heavy metal. Even though the recording quality was not up to standard, the demo paved the way for Nifelheim's furious... Continue Reading →
Witherfall's roots go back to 2013. That's the year the band was formed and three albums are the proof of their work to date. With "Sounds of the Forgotten", album number four is waiting in the starting blocks and it is the expected next great longplayer from the progressive power metal band. Witherfall pick it... Continue Reading →
It was 35 years ago when an album hit the shelves that had and still has a strong impact on thrash metal. We are talking about 'Fabulous Disaster' by Bay Area thrash metal veterans Exodus. It is the band's third album, following the milestone releases "Bonded By Blood" and "Pleasure of the Flesh". To celebrate... Continue Reading →
As you know, Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has released a superb solo album called "The Mandrake Project", which will be followed by a tour this summer. Dickinson will perform numerous headliner shows as well as some of the bigger summer festivals. The first show will take place tonight at the legendary 013 in Tilburg,... Continue Reading →
Brazilian metal outfit The Troops Of Doom were formed in 2020, a year that certainly wasn't the easiest for a band to get off the ground. Original Sepultura member Jairo Guedz is the brain behind the band, and it was the "Antichrist Reborn" album that created the first buzz.Two years later the band follows up... Continue Reading →
Quinn Sullivan's fascination for guitars began at the age of three. Inspired by his father's blues-heavy record collection, Sullivan has already made an impressive journey through the world of blues-laden rock music, including a performance at the iconic Montreux Jazz Festival in 2013. With "Salvation", the next studio album from the gifted musician is ready... Continue Reading →
With three albums and an EP to their credit, Malmö-based hard rockers Liar Thief Bandit have been working on their fourth full-length release called "Icon". Such a promising title raises expectations and let's see if the songs can live up to the promise. Well, 'icon' is a big word, but what the Swedes offer is... Continue Reading →
I wouldn't go so far as to say that The Netherlands is a country of party people. Most of the time there is a positive atmosphere though and having fun is something you experience more than once. A band that brings this spirit into play is The Dirty Denims from Eindhoven. The quartet formed in... Continue Reading →
New Jersey space rockers Monster Magnet are coming to Germyn for a couple of shows. The band, who started their musical journey in 1990 with the release of their debut album, will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Spacelord rock with a tour that will bring the best of more than three decades on stage. Here... Continue Reading →
German doom metal enthusiasts neànder announced a new studio album. It will be the band's third longplayer which will come via Through Love Records. Stay tuned for more.
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