IVAR BJØRNSON & EINAR SELVIK announces shows for Europe
After the success of their previous collaboration "Skuggsjá"; Ivar Bjørnson (Enslaved) and Einar Selvik (Wardruna) followed up with an imposing new piece entitled "Hugsjá". By weaving together indigenous and contemporary thoughts, sounds and instruments, they are inviting you on a vivid journey - exploring the distant history and traditions. Now Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik... Continue Reading →
ALICE IN CHAINS announces tour dates for Europe
Grunge pioneers recently released with 'Rainier Fog' a great new album and now the band announces tour dates for Europe. The band will perform at Rock am Ring / Rock im Park, as well as the play at Stadtpark, Hamburg. Support act will be Black Motorcycle Club.
SOEN announces details of ‘Lotus’
Soen will release their next studio album on February 1st, 2019 via Silver Lining. 'Lotus' will include nine new songs, produced by David Castillo and Iñaki Marconi at Ghostward Studios and Studio 6. It's the first studio album with Canadian guitarist Cody Ford. Stay tuned for more.
CD review ASHES OF ARES ‘Well of Souls’
(8/10) 2018 seems to be a busy year for former Iced Earth frontman Matt Barlow. The singer teamed up with composer Jonah Weingarten and the duo released a self-titled album a few months ago. After such a cinematic and soundtrack-like release Barlow returns with Ashes To Ares. Next to Barlow, it was Freddie Vidales and... Continue Reading →
CD review HANK VON HELL ‘Egomania’
(9/10) 'Egomania' ends eight years of waiting, with fans of the singer desperately looking forward to some new material and songs. It seems like the wishes have been heard by the legendary frontman of Turbonegro. Hank Von Hell is back with a new album entitled 'Egomania'. This album comes out of leftfield and is a very... Continue Reading →
WHITECHAPEL reveals details for new album
On March 29th, WHITECHAPEL will release their 7th full-length, 'The Valley', via Metal Blade Records. Produced once again by Mark Lewis (Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder) and featuring artwork by Branca Studio, 'The Valley' is a reference to the part of Hardin Valley (west of Knoxville, Tennessee) where vocalist Phil Bozeman grew up. Set... Continue Reading →
RIVAL SONS announces ‘Feral Roots’ and a tour
Rival Sons' new album is entitled 'Feral Roots' and will be released on January 25th. With 'Back in the Woods' a first track is available and can be listened to HERE. Tracklist: 01. Do Your Worst 02. Sugar on the Bone 03. Back in the Woods 04. Look Away 05. Feral Roots 06. Too Bad... Continue Reading →
CD review SICK OF IT ALL ‘Wake the Sleeping Dragon!’
(9/10) Music and art is the opposite of a soulless carrier of notes and tones. Music is a vehicle that transports feelings and emotion - from love to anger and back. In this context Sick Of It All's 11th album hits again bull's eye. 'Wake the Sleeping Dragon!' doesn't miss out on anything. The NYC hardcore... Continue Reading →
CD review CANCER ‘Shadow Gripped’
(9/10) Death metal veterans Cancer announced a while ago a new record that will hit the shelves on November 2nd. It's the three original band members John Walker, Ian Buchanan and Carl Stokes that reunited and recorded an album with a true oldschool spirit. The band had a peak in the 80's and 90's, a... Continue Reading →
New bands for WACKEN WINTER NIGHTS announced
More infos at https://www.wacken-winter-nights.com/de/neuigkeiten-mehr/news/
Tom G. Warrior returns to ROADBURN to perform CELTIC FROST/TRIPTYKON Requiem in full
Triptykon will return to Roadburn Festival in 2019 to perform the complete Celtic Frost/ Triptykon three part Requiem, complete with orchestral accompaniment. Having previously performed at the festival in 2010 and 2014 with Triptykon, and taken on curatorship duties for the former (selecting bands such as Sarke and Thorr's Hammer to perform); it's our pleasure to welcome... Continue Reading →









