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Black Totem are releasing a new album called "III: Sacrifice Tonite" and what a surprise, it's the third studio album from the Finnish Death'n'Roll enthusiasts. The four-piece band was founded in 2008 in Turku, Finland, and released their self-titled debut album in 2015. "II: Shapeshifting" followed in 2021, and now it is time for a... Continue Reading →
Staggering Leech is a band with a longer history. Based in the greater Hamburg area, the band released their previous album, "The Key," in 2015. After a few changes, including a new drummer, the four-piece returns with a new album. The band reflects on "Das wahre Leben" (German for "The Real Life") in their new... Continue Reading →
“Comin’ Around” is the new single from L.A. Edwards. It is the third single, taken from the upcoming album “Pie Town” which will be released on July 5th, 2024 via Bitchin’ Music Group. L.A. Edwards will be also on tour, including four shows in Germany: 06.07.2024 Frankfurt - Batschkapp Sommergarten11.07.2024 Cologne - Blue Shell12.07.2024 Berlin... Continue Reading →
Isabell Øversveen, also known as Issa, is a Norwegian singer with a passion for AOR. After several releases, Issa has completed work on her latest studio album entitled "Another World". The longplayer is the next step for Issa on her musical journey through the fields of rock and melodies. The opener, "Armed & Dangerous", has... Continue Reading →
Body Count feat. Ice-T will come to Germany for two shows in June 2024. The band will play the following shows: 07.06.2024 Hamburg - Inselpark Arena11.06.2024 Berlin - Zitadelle Spandau And HERE is where you can get your ticket for these shows. Body Count started in 1992 and it was the debut album that was... Continue Reading →
Reliqa is one of the more recent representatives of the Australian metal scene. With the release of a self-released album in 2018, the band was the focus of attention for the first time. Now, with the signing of a new deal with Nuclear Blast, a new chapter has begun for the Australian metal band. "Secrets... Continue Reading →
Nifelheim is without a doubt a Swedish metal institution. The band is one of the icons of blackened thrash metal, and it is their uncompromising approach that has made them real pioneers. Now, after the end of Nifelheim, frontman Hellbutcher isn't wasting any time in continuing the metal journey with a new outfit. Hellbutcher is... Continue Reading →
Grunge is dead. That was what many rock fans thought at the end of the 90s as the melancholic sound from Seattle slowly faded away, yet grunge never really disappeared. One band that is reviving the grunge spirit these days is Lowlives. The four-piece consists of singer Lee Downer and drummer Luke Johnson, joined by... Continue Reading →
On the surface the third single from Blues Pills forthcoming new album “Birthday” might seem like a straightforward love ballad, but guitarist Zack Anderson from Blues Pills explains that “Top Of The Sky" is actually about going anywhere and doing anything to seek attention on the internet” he continues “I was inspired by this documentary... Continue Reading →
West coast metal veterans Metal Church will release “The Final Sermon” (Live in Japan 2019) via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe) on July 26, 2024. Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof, this Special Edition live release features one of the final recorded performances of Mike Howe with Metal Church, which took place over two... Continue Reading →
Shrapnel hail from Norwich, England and it was in 2009 that the band was founded in England's south-east. As the name implies, Shrapnel are a thrash metal band, and this was certainly the case in their early days, considering the raging 'The Boundaries Set' from their second album 'Raised on Decay'. These days the band... Continue Reading →
Psychotic Waltz are among the pioneers of progressive metal from the USA. With the release of their excellent 5th studio album "The God-Shaped Void" in 2020, the band have successfully returned after a long hiatus. The release of their latest studio album has also brought attention to Psychotic Waltz's first four long-playing albums, and it... Continue Reading →
It was a while ago that we heard new music from Gruesome. With “Frailty” the death metal outfit unveiled now a first new song in four years. It is also the starting point for a new album. Gruesome frontman Matt Harvey comments:"We're all very psyched to get Gruesome going full force once more this summer... Continue Reading →
Apocalyptica first gained attention in 1996 when they released "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica by Four Chellos", a collection of cover versions of Metallica songs. It was the starting point for the band that brought the cello into heavy metal. It wasn't just something innovative, it showed the passion and determination of a band that pushed the... Continue Reading →
German metalcore veterans Neaera, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, will release "All Is Dust" on June 28th via Metal Blade Records. On February 28th, 2020, Neaera released their seventh album – it was their eponymous comeback record after a seven-year-hiatus - which caught everyone by surprise. Despite having been well received, the... Continue Reading →
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