“In Devastation” is Sinsaenum’s third album, and the first without Joey Jordison (RIP), who passed away in 2021. The all-star ensemble started in 2016 with an impressive line-up also including Heimoth, Stéphane Buriez, Frédéric Leclercq and Attila Csihar. Their debut album, released in 2016, was called “Echoes of the Tortured” and generated initial interest in... Continue Reading →
HEAVEN SHALL BURN announced “Heimat Over Europe” tour
After having just released with “Heimat” a great new album, Heaven Shall Burn announced the “Heimat Over Europe” tour, starting on February 27th, 2026 in Hamburg. With them on the road will be The Halo Effect, The Black Dahlia Murder and Frozen Soul.
Review DEHUMAN REIGN “Dawn of a Malefic Dominion”
Dehuman Reign is a death metal band from Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2011, the five-piece band released a demo in 2012, which caught the attention of F.D.A. Records. The label released their debut album in 2016, followed by a second album. This summer, Dehuman Reign will launch their third effort, “Dawn of a Malefic Dominion”,... Continue Reading →
RITUAL MASS announce debut album
20 Buck Spin proudly announces the debut full-length of Pittsburgh’s Ritual Mass, entitled "Cascading Misery", set for release on September 5th 2025 on all formats. "Cascading Misery" is more than a collection of songs, it’s a series of calculated assaults on the virtue of the holy. Evolving beyond earlier EP and demo releases, the album... Continue Reading →
Review ENTRAILS ‘Grip Of Ancient Evil’
The Swedish death metal band Entrails will release their eighth album, 'Grip of Ancient Evil', which shows a productive approach for a band founded in 1990 and premiered in 2010. Since then, however, Entrails have continued to follow their creative flow, which is still ongoing, resulting in eleven new songs being added to the tracklist... Continue Reading →
Review INHUMAN CONDITION ‘Mind Trap’
Inhuman Condition was established by two former members of Massacre: Taylor Nordberg and Jeramie Kling. After leaving the death metal flagship in 2020, the duo founded this new death metal powerhouse, recruiting Terry Butler, another death metal veteran, to join them. The trio made their debut with 'Rat°God' in 2021, and despite the challenges of... Continue Reading →
Live report HATEBREED, CARCASS & ASH RETURN, Gruenspan, Hamburg – June 18th, 2025
I saw Carcass a few times on my musical calendar during the last few years, but I haven't seen a Hatebreed live show in a long time. At this juncture, when both musical ensembles are performing a series of collaborative concerts, the timing could not be more opportune to experience this sonic onslaught in its... Continue Reading →
Review FALLUJAH “Xenotaph”
Hailing from San Francisco, California, Fallujah are one of the spearhead progressive death metal bands. After launching their debut album, “The Harvest Wombs”, in 2011, the band is now showcasing their sixth musical approach with “Xenotaph”. The four-piece has undergone another period of lineup changes, with Scott Carstairs being the constant factor. Bassist Evan Brewer... Continue Reading →
Review VADER “Humanihility” – EP
It's been a while since new material from Polish metal forerunners Vader delighted fans. In 2020, Vader released "Solitude in Madness," and after a couple of live albums, the band returns with an EP called "Humanihility." Vader is launching new songs, and Mauser is returning to the band. The new EP features three songs and... Continue Reading →
Review NIGHTBEARER “Defiance”
Hailing from Paderborn, Germany, Nightbearer is one of the country's rising death metal bands. Founded in 2017, the band released an EP called "Stories from Beyond" in 2018, followed by the debut album "Tales of Sorcery and Death" the next year. With "Defiance", the five-piece band unveils their latest effort, marking a significant step in... Continue Reading →
PARADISE LOST – new album and new song
For over three decades, Paradise Lost have been at the forefront of gloomy metal - with over two million albums sold and a legacy that still resonates today. Now they are back with "Ascension" - a new, powerful chapter that explores the full depth of their unmistakable sound. Ten brand new songs, produced by guitarist... Continue Reading →
Review GRUESOME “Silent Echoes”
Gruesome's connection to the sound of death metal pioneers Death isn’t something new. With a stable lineup since 2014, Gruesome has released two albums related to the first and iconic Death albums. With "Silent Echoes", the band continues to pay tribute to the legacy of Chuck Schuldiner and the sound of Death. This time, Gruesome... Continue Reading →
UPDATE: HATEBREED – headliner- and festival shows this summer
Update:According to FB the venue for the show in Hamburg changed. Hatebreed and Carcass wil play at Gruenspan, Hamburg instead of Grosse Freiheit 36. Here is where yiu can get your ticket: https://www.eventim.de/event/hatebreed-european-savagery-2025-gruenspan-20313426/?affiliate=GMD Earlier post:American metal/hardcore powerhouse Hatebreed will be back on the road this summer, touring Europe. Hatebreed will play a number of headlining... Continue Reading →
Review RIVERS OF NIHIL “Rivers Of Nihil”
Rivers Of Nihil, a band from Reading, Pennsylvania, was founded in 2009, and their debut album dates to 2013. Three more releases came out after that, including "The Work," which was released in 2021. Four years later, the band returns with their latest effort, a self-titled album. A self-titled album is often the first one... Continue Reading →
KANONENFIEBER will come to Hamburg in 2026
Kanonenfieber belong to the rising stars when it comes to blackened death metal. The band now announced tour dates for 2026 which includes a show at Inselpark Arena, Hamburg on March 24th, 2026. Here is where you can get your tickets: https://www.eventim.de/noapp/event/20281150/?affiliate=CAJ&utm_source=CAJ&utm_medium=dp&utm_campaign=contrapromotion Photo: StephanieRifkin@photos_by_tiffany_anne









