84 Days is the collaboration of four heavyweights of melodic punk rock. Producer Cameron Webb, Pennywise bassist Randy Bradbury, No Doubt drummer Adrian Young, and The Vandals guitarist Warren Fitzgerald are 84 Days, and the four-piece have launched a self-titled debut album. The band is Bradbury's brainchild as he wanted to write some music for... Continue Reading →
Review SLASH “LIve at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival”
Slash has released a new live album showcasing his love for blues. The iconic guitarist performed at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival in Colorado on 17 July 2024. The show was recorded and is now available in various formats. Slash and his band, Slash's Blues Ball, performed fifteen classic rock and blues songs. These include “Parchman Farm... Continue Reading →
OPETH will perform in the Shadows of History
After more than three decades at the forefront of progressive metal, Swedish icons Opeth are bringing their monumental live experience to Italy for two exclusive summer dates in 2026. July 10 – Pompei – Anfiteatro Degli ScaviJuly 11 – Bologna – Sequoie Music Park Following the announcement of select appearances across Europe (Halifax-UK, Dublin-Ireland, Rättvik-Sweden),... Continue Reading →
Review KADAVAR “Kids Abandoning Destiny Among Vanity and Ruin”
When it comes to Kadavar, two things are certain. Firstly, nothing is certain, and secondly, whatever they come up with results from an impressive creative flow. It took Kadavar five years to release a new album, “I Just Want to Be a Sound”, which hit the shelves in spring this year. The wait for the... Continue Reading →
GOTTHARD and Marc Storace (KROKUS) have joined forces for a brand-new version of “Liverpool”
Switzerland’s rock heavyweights Gotthard and Marc Storace (Krokus) have joined forces for a brand-new version of "Liverpool", one of the highlights and fan-favorite from Gotthard’s No. 1 album “Stereo Crush.” The newly reimagined duet, sung by two of Switzerland’s most remarkable rock voices, Nic Maeder and Marc Storace, is out now on all digital platforms.... Continue Reading →
Review AGNOSTIC FRONT “Echoes in Eternity”
NYC hardcore veterans Agnostic Front have released their next thunderous album, "Echoes in Eternity". Six years after revealing “Get Loud!”, the band returns with their 13^(th) studio album, the next roaring gem in their career. Founded 45 years ago, Agnostic Front is a band that belongs at the spearhead of East Coast hardcore. They are... Continue Reading →
Review LAURA COX “Trouble Coming”
French guitarist and singer Laura Cox has released her new studio album, “Trouble Coming” Having premiered with “Burning Bright” in 2019, Cox established herself as a great rock musician. “Trouble Coming” will consolidate this reputation, as the album features eleven excellently crafted rock songs. The talented guitarist and singer picks up where she left off... Continue Reading →
Live report H-BLOCKX & BIRD’S VIEW, Docks, Hamburg – November 4th, 2025
The crossover kings, H-Blockx, have been on the rise for a while now. There has been a lot of activity at the H-Blockx camp recently, and their current tour is just one example of this. After celebrating the anniversary of their debut album last year, the four-piece band from Münster, Germany, are now on their... Continue Reading →
Review DEEZ NUTS “Saudade”
The new Deez Nuts album, "Sausage", is a melting pot of hardcore, metal and rap. The Australian band's latest studio album features ten songs and follows the 2019 release “You Got Me Fucked Up”. In a way, “Sausage” continues the band's musical endeavour, even though the world has changed since 2019. This is not only... Continue Reading →
SAVATAGE announced European Summer Tour 2026
Metal veterans Savatage announced the “Prelude To Madness” tour, including some headliner- and festival shows in Europe. Metalheads in the greater Hamburg area can look forward with excitement since Savatage will play the Wacken Festival as well as Elbriot 2026.
Review THRON “Vurias”
From the deep woods of the Black Forest, mystical metal riffs are conquering the world. That might be a slightly exaggerated description, but what Thron deliver on their latest album, “Vurias”, is stunning black metal worth listening to. Thron formed in 2015 and released their self-titled debut album in 2017. This album led to the... Continue Reading →
Live report HELLOWEEN & BEAST IN BLACK, Barclays Arena, Hamburg – November 1st, 2025
Usually, it is October 31st when a commercialized scary clownery called Halloween takes place but real metalheads know that things are different. Especially fans of heavy metal from the greater Hamburg area know that Helloween is on November 1st. This is the day when the iconic band from Germany’s north plays a show at Barclays Arena... Continue Reading →
Review STARLIGHT RITUAL “Rogue Angels”
I was really looking forward to the sophomore release from Starlight Ritual. I was impressed by the band’s debut, “Sealed in Starlight”, which featured some great epic metal, so my expectations for “Rogue Angels” were rather high. Unfortunately, the new album can’t quite compete with the debut, and the Canadians from Montreal haven’t managed to... Continue Reading →
Review AVATAR “Don’t Go In the Forest”
The Swedish metal band Avatar formed at the beginning of the new millennium and quickly became one of the most influential bands of the decade. Their debut album, “Thoughts of No Tomorrow”, created a buzz in their home country of Sweden, and it was their move to Entertainment One that allowed them to reach a... Continue Reading →
KREATOR launched a new song called “Tränenpalast”
Kreator launched a new single called “Tränenpalast”. The song features a guest appearance as Britta Görtz from Hiraes takes over some vocal parts of this raging thrash metal blast. “Tränenpalast” is a song, taken from the upcoming album “Krushers of the World” and is a tribute to the tradition of Italian cinema. Watch the song... Continue Reading →









