Satanic North is a new project, initiated by Petri Lindroos (Ensiferum, Warmen) and Janne Parviainen (Ensiferum). Today is release date of the debut album via Reaper Entertainment and right in line comes a new video. The band states: "Satanic North has breached the gates and is out from the darkness to spread the Hatred and... Continue Reading →
BLUES PILLS and the question “Don’t You Love It”
Blues Pills release with “Don’t You Love It” a catchy new single. The Swedish rock’n’roll passionists took the song from the upcoming full-length album “Birthday”. It is a powerful and energetic anthem that inhales the power of rock music. Compared to the usual sound of Blues Pills the new single is an upbeat track with... Continue Reading →
Review PEARL JAM ‘Dark Matter’
Along with Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam are the only "survivors" of the immense grunge wave that swept over rock and metal in the 90s. This willpower and musical mission deserves some respect, and when a band releases twelve studio albums, it is an enormous achievement, as all of them are commercially extremely successful and... Continue Reading →
Review HENRIK PALM ‘Nerd Icon’
It might be that not many of you are familiar with the name Henrik Palm, but quite a few of you might have heard or seen the guy. Palm was part of Ghost as well as In Solitude and Gösta Berlings Saga. In addition to these renowned bands, Palm also released a couple of solo... Continue Reading →
BEATSTEAKS announce “PLEASE” and a lead single
Energetic guitar rock from Berlin, Germany has a name - Beatsteaks. With a punk attitude, rock'n'roll in their hearts and no compromises, Beatsteaks have become one of the most essential bands in the field of rock. Seven years after the release of their last studio album "Yours", the band announced a new longplayer called "Please"... Continue Reading →
Review MY DYING BRIDE ‘A Mortal Binding’
"A Mortal Binding" is the 15th album by British doom/death metal icons My Dying Bride. Since the release of "As the Flower Withers", the band has been known for dark and intense albums that are beyond the usual beaten paths. The six-piece band takes time to develop these gloomy songs, and it has been four... Continue Reading →
CLOVEN HOOF – new album, new song and new singer
Cloven Hoof is one of the pioneers of heavy metal. Founded in 1979, the band can look back on numerous great metal albums, most of which were released after their reunion in 2001 and with "Heathen Cross" the new studio album will be released on May 31st, 2024 via High Roller Records.With founding member Lee... Continue Reading →
Review DVNE ‘Voidkind’
Dvne hail from Edinburgh, Scotland, and their music is certainly a different ballgame than traditional bagpipe sounds, nor is it the sound of the Highlands that forms the basis for these 10 songs. Dvne focus on post-metal and sludge, which they refine with a progressive touch. Three years ago the band released their second album... Continue Reading →
Review HIGH ON FIRE ‘Cometh the Storm’
Just before the turn of the century, a band called High On Fire was formed in Oakland, California. Their debut album was released in 2000 and since then the trio has been quite active. Albums have been released on a regular basis, although the wait between releases has sometimes been longer than some fans would... Continue Reading →
Review THE QUILL ‘Wheel of Illusion’
The story of The Quill started in the early 90's and although the band is very present, it is always a bit surprising how long the guys are around. With 'Wheel of Illusion' the 11th album was released a few weeks ago and it shows once again why the Swedes are such a constant in... Continue Reading →
SONJA launched a new single and tour dates
Sonja's debut album 'Loud Arriver' was released in 2022 and was the springboard for the band to sign a deal with Century Media. Just before the European shows, Sonja released a new song called 'Discretion for the Generous', which is a great continuation of what started two years ago. Photo: Zev Deans and Christopher Raymond... Continue Reading →
OCEANS OF SLUMBER launch a lead single
Progressive metal band Oceans Of Slumber launched a new song. ‘Where Gods Fear to Speak’ is the title of the lead single that comes right in time for the upcoming tour of the band with Lacuna Coil. ‘Where Gods Fear to Speak’ is a modern and very powerful metal tune that combines various genres. Deep... Continue Reading →
Review FOLTERKAMMER ‘Weibermacht’
Rarely have genius and madness stood so close together as with this band - Folterkammer. Either you love this album or you wish you would have never heard of the band. I don't think there's much room in between. Even though Folterkammer chose a German name and album title, the band hails from NYC and... Continue Reading →
Review RPWL ‘True Live Crimes’
The Poppodium Boerderij in Zoetermeer is a smaller venue in Zuid-Holland that hosts great artists. I had the opportunity to attend several shows there and it is an enthusiastic crew with a passion for great music that makes this venue so special. In this context, it's no surprise that a number of live albums have... Continue Reading →
Review DOOL ‘The Shape of Fluidity’
The announcement of a new Dool album is always an exciting moment. The band, formed in 2015, has really gained momentum over the past few years. The debut album, released in 2016, created a strong foundation for the Dutch rockers to start an exciting musical journey, which finds its next peak with 'The Shape of... Continue Reading →









