Thrash metal icons Pantera will return to Europe for some shows in early 2025, incl. one show at Sporthalle Alsterdorf in Hamburg: 21 Jan 2025 Helsinki, FI at Ice Hall23 Jan 2025 Stockholm, SE at Hovet24 Jan 2025 Oslo, NO at Spektrum26 Jan 2025 Copenhagen, DK at Royal Arena28 Jan 2025 Amsterdam, NL at AFAS... Continue Reading →
THE OKLAHOMA KID launched “Ignoranz”
Metalcore passionists The Oklahoma Kid launched a new video. “Ignoranz” is the title of this track that also feat. Consvmer. It’s a breath-taking song and a sonic blast which continues the bad’s tradition n of giving some track a German title. Photo: Prissilya Junewin
Review THE WARNING “Keep Me Fed”
The Warning is not another power metal band as the name might suggest. The Warning is an alternative metal band from Monterrey, Mexico. Three sisters follow their musical passion and formed the band back in 2013. Their first release was an EP called "Escape the Mind" followed by their debut album "XXI Century Blood". Things... Continue Reading →
Review KRYPTOS “Decimator”
One of the most important ambassadors of Indian heavy metal is Kryptos. Formed in 1998, the band has gained international attention over the years and has released six long-players. With "Decimator" a new album is on the way. Kryptos' focus is on traditional heavy metal, and cross-references to NWoBHM are embedded in songs like "Fail... Continue Reading →
Review ANVIL “One and Only”
Introducing a band like Anvil would be like carrying sand to the beach. Everyone knows these guys, who belong to the group of highly respected bands in metal. Relentlessly pursuing their passion for heavy metal, the three-piece band has released a number of studio albums, and "One and Only" is the latest. Robb, Lips and... Continue Reading →
Review AXXIS “Coming Home”
Axxis belong to the spearhead of melodic metal from Germany. Their debut "Kingdom Of The Night" is still one of the highlights in a long list of achievements. Melodies, riffs and catchiness, together with the unique vocals of Bernhard Weiß, characterise the album and helped the band to establish their music at a time when... Continue Reading →
KNIFE and PHANTOM CORPORATION on tour in fall
Two of Germany's undergroung metal icons, Knife and Phantom Corporation, will embark on a tour in October, playing six shows with the first one taking place on October 15th, 2024 in Freiburg.
Review TOTENGOTT “Beyond the Veil”
Despite the German band name, Totengott is a band from Spain. The guys formed in 2013 and started out as a Celtic Frost cover band. The first demo featured covers of the might metal veterans before the band started working on their own material, which was revealed on their second demo. The debut album saw... Continue Reading →
Review THE ETERNAL “Skinwalker”
Sometimes there are bands and albums that catch your attention and you think, "Wow. These guys sound pretty cool. Who are they?" And then you find out that the band was formed many years ago and you are listening to album number seven. This is what happened to me when I listened to The Eternal's... Continue Reading →
Special version of OVERKILL’s “The Electric Age”
Church Of Vinyl will release a special version of Overkill's "The Electric Age". The album will come with a new cover artwork and gatefold Pop-Up. Strictly limited to 500 copies (001- 040 liquid filled vinyl, 041 – 110 splatter vinyl, 111 – 305 green vinyl and 306-500 black vinyl. Hand numbering 001/500 and printed inner... Continue Reading →
GREENLEAF and SLOMOSA together on tour
"Habit of the Tundra" is the header for a co-headliner tour of Greenleaf and Slomosa. Opening act on this tour will be Psychlona. In October 2024 this heavy rock package will play some shows in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands and Hungary.
CAVALERA launch re-recording of “Schizophrenia”
“Schizophrenia” is the second full-length album from Sepultura, which was released in 1987. After having launched “Bestial Devastation” and the debut “Morbid Visions”, the band took a next step forward. The sophomore release showed some improvements when it comes to songwriting without losing any of the anarchic spirit for the debut. Former band members Max... Continue Reading →
Review WHITE STONES “Memoria Viva”
"Memoria Viva" is the third White Stones album, a band being the brainchild of Opeth bassist Martín Mendéz. Like on the previous two records, it offers metal off the beaten track. With "La Ira", the first song has already been revealed a while ago, showing the band's progressive approach. It is a dark and furious... Continue Reading →
Review PORTRAIT “The Host”
It took them a while to work on the new album and three years after the release of “At One With None”, Portrait are back with their sixth longplayer. The Swedes put a lot of time and effort into their latest release as it is a special one for the band. Portrait took the challenge... Continue Reading →
EXTREME – new video and tour dates
Perfectly timed for the upcoming summer tour dates, Extreme have released a new video for "Beautiful Girls". The song is taken from the latest studio album "Six" and comes with a colorful summer swing. And in case you would like to see the band live on stage, here are the rour dates: June 15th -... Continue Reading →







