I first listened closely to Jared James Nichols's music back in 2018. He was the special guest on the L.A. Guns tour, which brought them to Leiden in The Netherlands. Back then, it was already impressive what the singer/guitarist brought to the stage, and the audience's enthusiastic reaction spoke volumes. Eight years later, Nichols is... Continue Reading →
C.O.F.F.I.N announced four shows in Germany
Raw energy meets uncompromising rock ’n’ roll: The Australian band C.O.F.F.I.N has been shaking up the international rock scene for over 20 years and is coming to Germany in the winter of 2026. C.O.F.F.I.N stands for “Children Of Finland Fighting In Norway”—it’s not really surprising that the four band members came up with this name... Continue Reading →
Review BOYS FROM HEAVEN “The Wanderer”
The Boys from Heaven were founded in 2017 and hail from Copenhagen, Denmark. They premiered in 2020 with an album called "The Great Discovery", followed by a second studio album entitled "The Descendant". A few weeks ago, the band released their latest album, “The Wanderer”, featuring ten new songs. Boys From Heaven are fully committed... Continue Reading →
Review THE 69 EYES “I Survive” – EP
It’s been a while since the gothic glam rock band The 69 Eyes released new material. Their latest studio album came out in 2023, followed by a couple of non-album singles. With “I Survive,” the Finnish glam rockers unveil a new EP featuring four songs. The title track kicks off the release and is a... Continue Reading →
Review LYNCH MOB “The Live Ride”
I have admired George Lynch’s guitar playing ever since I first listened to Dokken’s “Under Lock and Key”. He added a lot to the album and was a fundamental part of Dokken’s success. Later on with Lynch Mob, the guitar virtuoso continued to produce timeless classics, with the debut album remaining a career highlight. What... Continue Reading →
Review ALL THEM WITCHES “House of Mirrors”
The release of a new album by All Them Witches was not guaranteed. The Nashville-based band launched their latest studio album in 2020. It took them six years to work through some changes before they were ready to record again. The seventh album, titled "House of Mirrors", follows "Nothing as the Ideal". A significant change... Continue Reading →
SWEET ELECTRIC – a new single and tragic background
Aussie/German rock band Sweet Electric have released a brand new single, with a tragic set of circumstances surrounding it. The song “I Remember You” has been dedicated to singer Brad Marr’s mother Debbie who tragically passed away on Tuesday 26th May just a few days before it’s release after a short but hard fought battle... Continue Reading →
Review JAYLER “Voices Unheard”
Led Zeppelin and Free provided the blueprint for Jayler and their debut album. Drawing inspiration from the magic of 1970s classic rock, the four-piece have released their first full-length studio album, titled "Voices Unheard". This stunning debut album features eleven tracks that bring the spirit of classic rock's heyday into the current century. Jayler aren’t... Continue Reading →
VELVETEEN QUEEN – new album announced and lead single revealed
Swedish hard rock newcomers Velveteen Queen are back with an ambitious new release: their second album, "The Greater Good", which is set to be released on September 18 via Silver Lining Music. Velveteen Queen are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting young bands on the modern rock scene, channeling the energy, confidence,... Continue Reading →
Review ERIK GRÖNWALL “Bad Bones”
Erik Grönwall's new album, "Bad Bones" is about to be released. The Swedish singer first found success when he won Swedish Idol in 2009. This marked the beginning of a career that has seen him release two solo albums, both of which achieved great chart success in his home country. These releases served as a... Continue Reading →
Review ELEGANT WEAPONS “Evolution”
Elegant Weapons is the brainchild of Richie Faulkner, guitarist of Judas Priest. He teamed up with Ronnie Romero, Dave Rimmer and Christopher Williams to record the band's second album. The sophomore release is called "Evolution", and the album showcases an evolution. In fact, it is more of a significant development. The debut, “Horns for a... Continue Reading →
Review ALIEN “Live at Sweden Rock Festival”
The Swedish AOR band Alien played a show at the 2025 Sweden Rock Festival, which is now being released as a live album. "Live at Sweden Rock Festival" features the full performance by the melodic rock band and is their first live album in their four-decade career. The setlist was largely based on songs from... Continue Reading →
DEEP PURPLE – new album “SPLAT!” in July
Deep Purple will release their new studio album, "SPLAT!", on July 3 via earMUSIC. Pre-orders begin today. Since their formation in 1968, Deep Purple have sold more than 120 million albums and have long since secured a permanent place in rock history. Instead of resting on their legacy, Deep Purple are determined to carry it... Continue Reading →
Review THE QUILL “Master of the Skies”
Hailing from Sweden, The Quill have been around since 1986. The quartet first appeared in 1989 with an album called "Out of Blue Corners", the first of many to come. Forty years after their foundation, The Quill are launching a new album called "Master of the Skies", featuring ten new songs. The band sticks to... Continue Reading →
CHINA – “Bright Lights” is the new single
China, arguably the most successful Swiss hard rock band of the late ’80s and early ’90s, makes a powerful comeback with their new single “Bright Lights,” proving that true rock ’n’ roll never goes out of style. “The musical idea came about during a studio jam between Claudio and me,” reports guitarist Freddy Scherer, adding: “As... Continue Reading →









