THE VINTAGE CARAVAN tours in April
MEMORIAM works on a new longplayer
Old-school death metal band Memoriam is currently working on the follow up to their highly acclaimed 2018 album 'The Silent Vigil'. The band recently ensconced themselves at Parlour Studios in Kettering (UK)to kick off the recordings with renowned producer, Russ Russell. The band states:"So here we are on our second week of recording our third album at Parlour Studios with the infamous Russ Russell at the... Continue Reading →
SACRED REICH announced new album and tour dates
Legendary American Thrash Metallers Sacred Reich are currently in the studio recording their highly anticipated new studio album - a first in 23 years - entitled 'Awakening' and have just announced a full European tour beginning November of 2019! The 'Awakening European Tour' will cover all of Europe. Comments Phil Rind: "Recording is in full swing with... Continue Reading →
CD review ROCK GODDESS ‘This Time’
(8/10) This spring brings some new albums from all-girl bands that started way back in time. German Rosy Vista debuts after more than three decades and here comes the new album of Rock Goddess, a longplayer full of rock solid metal. Rock Goddess is rooted in the late 70's when the Turner sisters Jody and... Continue Reading →
CD review WHEEL ‘Moving Backwards’
(8/10) Wheel is the brainchild of James Lascelles, a musician from the UK who moved to Finland. Arrived in Helsinki, Lascelles found with Mikko Määtä (b), Santeri Saksala (d) und Saku Mattila (g) some brothers in mind. Mattila was later on replaced by Roni Seppänen and Wheel, as we know the band today, was ready... Continue Reading →
CD review HEXVESSEL ‘All Tree’
(8/10) Hexvessel is the brainchild of Mat 'Kvohst' McNerney. The musician, that was born and raised in the UK, played in various metal bands before he moved to Finland, his new home. Inspired by the Finnish heritage and pagan past, McNerney founded Hexvessel, a folk rock outfit that premiered in 2011 with 'Dawnbearer'. Eight years... Continue Reading →
CD review ROTTING CHRIST ‘The Heretics’
(8/10) Greek metal veterans Rotting Christ can look back on a long history in metal. The endeavor began in 1987 in Athens. The debut escaped from the abyss in 1993 and step by step the quartet managed to increase their fanbase. Rotting Christ never had the big breakthrough but it’s the constant evolvement of their... Continue Reading →
CD review WRETCH ‘Man or Machine’
(7/10) Baseball fans know Cleveland since it’s the home of the Cleveland Indians. Non-baseball fans might know the baseball team due to the movie from the eighties and metal fans know the city, because of its vital metal scene. One metallic ambassador, hailing from there, is Wretch. The quintet has already two albums on their... Continue Reading →
CD review IMPERIA ‘Flames of Eternity’
(7/10) ‘Flames of Eternity’ is Imperia’s fifth album, featuring 11 new songs and a piano version of ‘Mother’. The quartet with band members from various countries has its roots in the early 2000th. Imperia is the brainchild of singer Helena Michaelsen, being the drivers of the band that also includes Steve Wolz, Gerry Verstreken and... Continue Reading →
CD review STEVE HACKETT ‘At the Edge of Light’
(9/10) Legendary rock guitarist Steve Hackett doesn't need a long introduction. Everybody, who's excited about rock music, knows the guitarist from London, either from his years with Genesis, his appearance on the two GTR albums or from his numerous solo releases. The master of soulful guitar play finished work on his new solo album, which... Continue Reading →
MYRTAH singer talks about ‘Dance’
Tunesian metaller Myrath are a rising star in metal and a new album is in the making. Frontman frontman Zaher Zorgati tells the story behind the song 'Dance' that was revealed already some weeks ago.
CD review RHAPSODY OF FIRE ‘The Eighth Mountain’
(8/10) Rhapsody Of Fire is a band that found their success formula rather early in their career and they stick to it since then. ‘Legendary Tales’ introduced their symphonic metal in 1997 and was the starting point for 12 more records with ‘The Eighth Mountain' being the newest one. You don’t need to have a... Continue Reading →
KORPIKLAANI releases ‘Kulkija’ as tour edition
Finnish 'Humpa Humpa'-metallers Korpiklaani will release a special tour edition of their latest album 'Kulkija'. This version comes with an extra CD, comprising of one song in various versions and languages. As you can see on the tracklist it's a track about 'beer' and I guess you will find your language. The Finns get support... Continue Reading →
Kendall Bechtel has left FIFTH ANGEL
In an official statement from Fifth Angel, this change was clarified: "Kendall is a brother and will always be a part of the FIFTH ANGEL legacy. However, if we are going to be honest, he has chosen a path that has left the band, the fans, our label Nuclear Blast, and our promoters in a very difficult... Continue Reading →
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