Pøltergeist, this band name doesn't sound familiar to me. I've never heard of this band before and when I received the album I was expecting one of those ambitious young metalcore bands, but I was completely wrong. The trio hail from Vancouver, Canada and "Nachtmusik" is the title of their new album. The German-titled record... Continue Reading →
MAGNUM will release “Live At KK`s Steel Mill” in January 2025
It was to be a night to remember, December 10, 2022, when the British rock band Magnum played the final concert of their European tour at ‚KK’s Steel Mill‘ in Wolverhampton, England, and, as on all the previous evenings, thrilled the fans from the first to the last note. The concert was recorded with several... Continue Reading →
Review FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY “The Nothing That Is”
Muscle flexing in musical terms is what Fit For An Autopsy are doing with their new album "The Nothing That Is". "The Nothing That Is" is the seventh studio album from the New Jersey-based deathcore specialists, following the highly successful "On What The Future Holds". Fit For An Autopsy's latest effort comes via Nuclear Blast... Continue Reading →
Review IOTUNN “Kinship”
In the midst of the pandemic, a band emerged with a stunning debut album. "Access All Worlds" is the title of this release and it's Iotunn from Denmark who unleashed this excellent album. The guys had an EP out called "The Wizard Fails" before the full length debut, but it was "Access Al Worlds" that... Continue Reading →
BIOHAZARD & LIFE OF AGONY announced co-headliner tour
Two veteran bands when it comes to hardcore join forces and will embark on a co-headliner tour through Europe in early 2025. Biohazard and Life Of Agony will be on the road together, playing shows in 24 cities in Europe and UK. The Brooklyn, NY based hardcore pioneers will start the tour on February 25th,... Continue Reading →
Review DEVIN TOWNSEND “PowerNerd”
Devin Townsend is a name that is well known in the metal world, as he was the leader of Strapping Young Lad, had the Devin Townsend Project and was a major contributor to Casualties Of Cool. With 'PowerNerd', the Canadian music enthusiast releases a new longplayer that in some ways shows the musical heritage of... Continue Reading →
BRIGHT & BLACK announced European tour
Bright & Black will return to the stage in May 2025, bringing their groundbreaking orchestral performance to some of Europe’s most stunning venues and concert houses. Bright & Black have been pushing the boundaries of metal and classical music with their debut, “The Album”, and a hugely successful first tour in 2024, which saw sold... Continue Reading →
Review THE SPIRIT “Songs Against Humanity”
The Spirit formed in 2015 and released their debut album two years later. "Sounds from the Vortex" marked a starting point for the band. The first record also brought The Spirit to the attention of AOP Records, and after inking a deal, the second album was released. "Cosmic Terror" helped the band to expand their... Continue Reading →
LAZY BONES FEST – final time table revealed
Hamburg. The harbor, Störtebeker, St. Pauli, and established in 2022: LAZY BONES FEST – one full day of finest heavy rock, psych, prog, stoner and easy riffing – taking place again this weekend, on October 26, 2024 at iconic venue Markthalle! Once again featuring a high class line-up consisting of Fu Manchu, Truckfighters, Temple Fang,... Continue Reading →
SOUTH OF HEAVEN festival announced new bands for 2025
South Of Heaven is a new open air festival that will take place on June 7th and June 8th, 2025 in Maastricht, The Netherlands. After the first bands have been announced already a few weeks ago some new bands are added to the line up: In Flames Sylosis Dark Angel Decapitated Baest Savage Lands Tenside... Continue Reading →
Review ENFORCED “A Leap Into The Dark” – EP
Richmond, Virginia is the home of Enforced, a metal band that started in 2016 and released a furious debut album with 'At the Walls'. To date, the guys have released three studio albums, and after 'War Remains' hit the shelves in 2023, it's an EP that showcases some new songs from the US powerhouse. "A... Continue Reading →
Review TRIUMPHER “Spirit Invictus”
Hailing from Greece, Triumpher are one of the most exciting new bands in heavy metal. Formed in 2019, it was their debut album "Storming the Walls" that caused a stir in the metal community, and now it's their second album that catapults the band to the top. "Spirit Invictus" is the title of a masterpiece... Continue Reading →
Review BETH HART “You Still Got Me”
"You Still Got Me" is the eleventh album from Beth Hart and it is another soulful treat for fans of stellar music. It is a musical kaleidoscope that reflects several genres and styles. "You Still Got Me" is a versatile and sophisticated release that reveals an impressive creative achievement. The album is what holds the... Continue Reading →
“Soundchaser – Forever Heavy Metal. Mein Leben mit Rage” – Peavy Wagner announce his official biography
40 years of Rage and 60 years old, that means Peavy Wagner has experienced a lot in his life, especially when it comes to music and everything related to it. So what could be better than putting all those stories into a book? Nothing is better and that's why the German metal pioneer will release... Continue Reading →
Review BLING EGO “The Hunting Party”
Kalle Wallner is a very creative person. The guitarist, known from the musical mothership RPWL, has another project on the go. Blind Ego is the name of the band that is releasing with 'The Hunting Party' the fifth album in Blind Ego's history. The band premiered in 2007 and it is the "Preaching to the... Continue Reading →









