Not only that Cannibal Corpse still belongs to the hottest death metal band has seen, it was also the outside temperature on August 1st that was much more than only summerly. But let’s take it step by step. Florida-based death metal machine Cannibal Corpse is on tour in Europe this summer, playing some of the... Continue Reading →
CD review HATEFUL AGONY ‘Plastic Culture Pestilance’
(7/10) Talking about German thrash metal often means mentioning the generation of pioneers. Bands like Kreator, Destruction and Sodom were and still are the spearhead of this genre. These bands established thrash metal made in Germany and earn a lot of worldwide respect and attention. What stands a bit in the shadows of these legendary... Continue Reading →
CD review THE SPIRIT ‘Sounds from the Vortex’
(8/10) The Spirit is a new powerhouse from Germany. The quartet hails from Saarbrücken, Saarland and consists out of MS (d), AK (g), MT (V/g) and AT (b), with the latter being the newest band member. These four guys recorded with 'Sounds from the Vortex' a smashing debut that was unveiled as autonomously release in... Continue Reading →
CD review BACK TO EDEN ‚Blackened Heart‘
(7/10) Back To Eden is the brainchild of Australian guitarist Edan Hoy who teamed up with singer Aliz Kasim back in 2016. The result of this fruitful cooperation is an EP, entitled 'Blackened Heart'. The disc features five song that take you back into the 'golden age' of metal; meaning the mid 80's. 'Blackened Heart'... Continue Reading →
WACKEN 2019 – first bands announced
The last riffs of the Wacken 2018 edition haven't even been played yet, while an outlook to 2019 kicks-off some extra excitement. First bands have been already announced and here are they are: Sabaton Parkway Drive Demons & Wizards Powerwolf Airbourne Rose Tattoo Within Temptation Meshuggah Krokus Dark Funeral Avatar The 'Wacken days'... Continue Reading →
THE SKULL announces ‘The Endless Road Turns Dark’
Masters of doom, The Skull, unveiled a new song, taken from the upcoming 'The Endless Road Turns Dark' album. It's 'Ravenswood' that got a lyric video and it can be watched HERE. The Chicago-based band features Eric Wagner (v) and bassist Ron Holzner, both having been part of legendary Trouble. 'Ravenwoods' is announced for September... Continue Reading →
New SUICIDAL TENDENCIES album in September
Suicidal Tendencies is on tour through Europe right now, playing some of the big festivals. Furthermore Mike Muir and his gang are ready to release a new album. 'Still Cyco After All These Years' will be launched on September 7th and comes via Suicidal Records. The first song, 'F.U.B.A.R', has be revealed already and can... Continue Reading →
CD review PRIMAL FEAR ‘Apocalypse’
(8/10) Mat Sinner is a restless mind. Things started many years ago in Stuttgart, Germany and it was Sinner, one of his main bands that kicked off a tremendous amount of releases, tours and projects. It’s almost impossible to count all the activities Mat Sinner was and is involved in. However, next to Sinner it... Continue Reading →
CD review ULTRAPHONIX ‘Original Human Music’
(8/10) How could it sound if boundaries pushing rock a la Living Colour meets filigree metal riff power performed by George Lynch? This question is answered. It’s ‘Original Human Music’. This is at least the title of an album that was done by Living Colour frontman Corey Glover and guitar heroGeorge Lynch, known from Dokken,... Continue Reading →
LP review CHASTAIN ‘The 7th of Never – 30 Years Heavy’ – re-release
(8/10) A bit more than 30 years ago Chastain released with 'The 7th of Never' an excellent US metal record that's built on Chastain's exquisite guitar play. The album followed the brilliant 'Ruler of the Wasteland' release from a year earlier and includes furious US metal. Roaring riffs and filigree solos are a substantial element... Continue Reading →
RIVERS OF NIHIL’s ‘Monarchy’ album first time on vinyl
On September 14th , Rivers Of Nihil will release their second full-length, 'Monarchy', for the first time ever on vinyl via Metal Blade Records. See below for all versions: opaque bone vinyl (US exclusive - limited to 500 copies) electric blue / mustard splattered vinyl (US exclusive - limited to 250 copies) sea blue inside... Continue Reading →
THE CROWN launched a new video
The Crown made a video for 'In the Name of Death', a song taken from the band's latest release 'Cobra Speed Venom'. http://www.thecrownofficial.com https://www.facebook.com/thecrownofficial
Peavy Wagner talks about REFUGE and the future plans
A few weeks ago a highly anticipated album hit the shelves. The 'old' Rage line-up, the one that ended in 1994, came together as Refuge and launched with 'Solitary Men' a terrific debut. After the trio performed a show in Herne, Germany some years ago, the powerhouse received very positive responses, which have been the... Continue Reading →
Live report WOLFMOTHER / PACESHIFTERS, 013, Tilburg – 25.07.2018
July 25th was a really hot day. The air thermometer in The Netherlands showed more the 30 degrees Celsius, which rather uncommon for the country that can handle water better than sun. It was almost too hot for outdoor activities and therefor going for an indoor event wasn't the worst option. It was Australian Wolfmother... Continue Reading →









