(7/10) King Company is the brainchild of drummer Mirka Rantanen. It was in 2014 when the idea of an own band was born and it’s four years later that the sophomore full-length album can be bought in the record stores. To realize this idea the drummer decided to work with musicians he knew from the... Continue Reading →
KADAVAR announces live album
Berlin-based rock overlords Kadavar have announced to release a brand new live album called »Live in Copenhagen«, featuring their infamous show at Pumpehuset in Denmark's capitol in November 2017 during the band's tour in support of the most recent album, »Rough Times«. The album is set for a release on October 12th 2018 with Nuclear Blast, and will be... Continue Reading →
New album and video from SLASH ft. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS
After having finished the touring activities with Guns'n'Roses, guitarist Slash is in the starting blocks for releasing a new album. Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators will launch their next studio album, entitled 'Living the Dream’, on September 21st via Snakepit/Roadrunner Records. The album has the following tracklist: Call of the Wild Serve You... Continue Reading →
CD review GRAHAM BONNETT BAND ‘Meanwhile, Back in the Garage’
(8/10) British vocalist Graham Bonnett, well known from his days with Rainbow, Alcatrazz and Impellitteri, always had solo releases too with 'The Book' being the latest one to date. Two years after 'The Book' was unveiled it is 'Meanwhile, Back in the Garage' that opens a new chapter of Bonnett's solo journey and it's an... Continue Reading →
CD review MOTOROWL ‘Atlas’
(8/10) Almost to date two years ago, German based rock outfit Motorowl unleased with ‚Om Genetator‘ an album that wowed. Very well-crafted hard rock- / classic rock songs have been a delight for listeners and 23 month later it‘s ‚Atlas‘ that comes with the same ambition. Motorowl doesn‘t reinvent the wheel with their sophomore album,... Continue Reading →
CD review LUCIFER ‘Lucifer II’
(8/10) Pleasant anticipation is what grew during the last days and weeks, waiting for Lucifer‘s new album. After having released the debut in 2015 the band, and especially singer Johanna Sadonis, had to face a situation of change. Guitarist Gaz Jennings left the band and Sadonis needed to adjust and renew Lucifer. What would be... Continue Reading →
THUNDERPUSSY announces debut
All-female band Thunderpussy, hailing from Seattle, began in 2013 and the selftitled longplayer 'Thunderpussy' that will hit the shelves on August 10th. Thunderpussy plays exciting heavy indie rock and you can check it out HERE.
New THE DEAD DAISIES single
Hardrock powerhouse The Dead Daisies releases a new single, accompanied by a new video clip. The song is entitled 'Dead and Gone' and you can watch the video HERE. Furthermore the new single is also the starting point for the new 'Daisyland'-platform, which will give all rock fans a place to hang out and have... Continue Reading →
CD review THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA ‘Sometimes the World Ain’t Enough’
(8/10) Twelve months after having released the groundbreaking 'Amber Galactic' it's album number four of shooting star The Night Flight Orchestra that will be a delight for fans of melodic rock music. What started as a more or less spontaneous idea 12 years ago on endless American highways evolved to one of the most inspiring... Continue Reading →
CD review MOS GENERATOR ‘Shadowlands’
(7/10) Over the last 18 years heavy metal powerhouse Mos Generator released seven albums with ‘Shadowlands’ being the newest one. The longplayer comprises of eight songs of which ‘Stolen Age’ and ‘The Wild & Gentle Dogs’ can be seen as the epical outbursts. Both numbers easily cross the seven minutes line, while rest of the... Continue Reading →
CD review WITCHSKULL ‘Coven’s Will’
(7/10) Lee Dorrian’s Rise Above Records is the label that releases Witchskull’s new longplayer ‘Coven’s Will’. The trio, hailing from Canberra, Australia, unveils their sophomore album three years after having debut with ‘The Vast Electric Dark’ It looks like running time doesn’t seem to be the main focus these days with ‘Coven’s Will’ being another... Continue Reading →
CD review LUGNET ‘Begging’ 7″
(7/10) Swedish Lugnet unveiled a first 7" with a song taken from the upcoming album. 'Begging' is a classic rock song that reminds very much of bands like Deep Purple and also some Jimi Hendrix. The B-side includes with 'Cockroack' another tune that refers back to the 70's as well. It's a grooving rock song... Continue Reading →
CD review GHOST ‘Prequelle’
(9/10) One thing right away – if you liked Ghost up till now you will like the band even more after having listened to their new longplayer ‘Prequelle’. The fourth album, following the 2015 release ‘Meliora’, is rich in well-crafted soundscapes and catchy melodies. While other bands with a similar approach often drift away into... Continue Reading →
Live report ROCK HARD FESTIVAL 2018 – Day 3
The 2018 RHF edition comprised of a significant amount of Swedish bands and it was one of those that helped Day 3 to get of the boxes. Thundermother was the adrenalizer needed to kick-off things on final day. The four girls from Sweden were a real energizer and their groovy hardrock awoke even the ones... Continue Reading →
CD review GRAVEYARD ‘Peace’
(8/10) One of last decade’s shooting stars in classic rock is Graveyard. The four Swedes began in 2006 and debut with a self-titled album the same year. It was Tee Pee Records and their great sense for new bands that led to the album number one. ‘Graveyard’ was the springboard for the band signing with... Continue Reading →









