Heavy metal and punk rock! It's fair to say that these two loud tribes now have a lot in common – they often merge with each other, are hardly distinguishable from each other, and produce their own bastard offspring. But that wasn't always the case. There was actually a time when fists were used more... Continue Reading →
Review DAUGHTRY “Shock to the System (Part Two)” – EP
The foundation of Daughtry dates back to 2006, when Chris Daughtry started the band and released the self-titled debut album. Daughtry was successful right away, achieving four-times platinum status in the US. In 2004, "Shock to the System (Part One)" hit the shelves, and it was only a matter of time before Part 2 was... Continue Reading →
WOLFGANG VAN HALEN unveils 3rd single
GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen returns with the third single from his upcoming album “The End”: “I Really Wanna” turns out to be a funky rocker that showcases his multi-instrumental talents. The accompanying music video was shot at the iconic 5150 Studio, where the song was also recorded: https://youtu.be/VFmpQwvLP9I?si=ytQt_6zNkUSGhsOz “The... Continue Reading →
Review HELSTAR “The Devil’s Masquerade”
The Houston, Texas-based metal band Helstar has returned with a new album. "The Devil's Masquerade" is the band's 11th studio album and once again brings together the driving forces of James Rivera (vocals) and Larry Barragan (guitars). The two founding members teamed up with Michael Lewis (drums), Garrick Smith (bass), and Alan DeLeon Jr. (guitars)... Continue Reading →
DUFF McKAGAN announced live album
With “Lighthouse: Live From London”, Duff McKagan announces a brand new live album and a complete concert film. Recorded in October 2024 during his sold-out Lighthouse Tour '24 at London's legendary Islington Assembly Hall, the 19-track collection will be released in a variety of formats: · Digital· CD + Blu-ray Digipak (including concert film)· 2LP 180g Black Vinyl... Continue Reading →
Review ARJEN ANTHONY LUCASSEN “Songs No One Will Hear”
Arjen Lucassen is a renowned musician from the Netherlands. Born in The Hague, the multi-instrumentalist began his career in the band Bodine before achieving initial success with Vengeance. Although rooted in lighthearted hard rock, Lucassen's talent was evident, especially on the "Arabia" album. Since then, Lucassen has had an international career, delivering stunning music through... Continue Reading →
Review THE RODS „Wild Dogs Unchained“
The Rods formed 45 years ago and are among the veterans of heavy metal from the US. The band was founded by David Feinstein, Ronnie James Dio's cousin, as well as Carl Canedy and Steven Starmer. Two of the founding members, Feinstein and Canedy, are still part of The Rods, along with drummer Freddy Villano.... Continue Reading →
Review HUNGER “Ruler of the Wolves” – EP
Several bands have the name Hunger, but only one released an EP called "Ruler of the Wolves." The members of Hunger are Dizzy D., Jara Solís, Rudolf V., and Vick Rodríguez. For their EP, they also included Fabio Alessandrini on drums. Inspired by the sound of the '80s, Hunger fuses speed and power metal into... Continue Reading →
ZSK ignited “Leuchtraketen”
“Leuchtraketen” is perhaps the most fierce track on the eighth studio album by Berlin skate punks ZSK, reminiscent in sound and content of the band’s early albums such as “Herz für die Sache.” Powerful guitars and aggressive vocals define this song about protesting on the streets. “When the world escalates, we have to escalate too... Continue Reading →
Review ELEINE „We Stand United“ – EP
I first came across the Swedish metal band Eleine in 2022 when they supported Sonata Arctica on their acoustic tour. I recall a show that, despite being acoustic, was very powerful and full of energy. It was an impressive set that raised the bar for the main act. Eleine is now launching a new EP,... Continue Reading →
“Pay With Your Blood“ campaign on 13.9.2025 in Hamburg
The “Pay with your Blood” blood donation campaign is entering its next round and will take place at eight locations across Germany. Wacken Open Air is continuing the successful campaign and, together with the Universitätsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), is hosting a major kick-off event at the UKE on September 13, 2025. Lord of the Lost will... Continue Reading →
Review WALTER TROUT „Sign of the Times“
Walter Trout was always a familiar name to me, but I didn't start digging deeper into his music until a few years ago. The 2020 album "Ordinary Madness" fascinated me and was my introduction to the discography of the blues rock icon. These days, Trout is launching his latest effort, "Sign of the Times." It... Continue Reading →
Review PRIMAL FEAR “Domination”
German metal veterans Primal Fear launch the new album “Domination, ” a special release since the band overcame tough times to create it. The occurrence of lineup changes along the way is another factor to consider, and in this context, the start of a new era is marked by "Domination." You are probably aware of... Continue Reading →
Review GLENN HUGHES “Chosen”
Glenn Hughes is one of the greats in rock. The singer and bassist from Cannock, England, started out in the early 70s with a band called Trapeze, and he entered the spotlight when he joined Deep Purple in 1973. This brought a lot of attention to Hughes, which also benefited his first solo album, released... Continue Reading →
Update new location: BATTLE BEAST announced European tour 2025
The location changed from Inselpark Arena Hamburg to Fabrik, Hamburg. More infos HERE. Finland’s Battle Beast have announced a massive 36-show European tour as the first leg of their upcoming world tour. Kicking off with a bang on October 17th with their biggest German headline show to date at Hamburg’s Inselpark Arena, the tour will keep the band on the road until... Continue Reading →









