Time flies and a moment that makes you aware of it is the fact when you realize that a band like The Quill is already more than 25 years in business. The self-titled debut was released in 1995 and a solid amount of longplayer followed. The latest record was the 2017 release of 'Born From... Continue Reading →
CD review BUTTERFLY ‘Doorways of Time’
The sticker on the album promises "Traditional Heavy Metal displaying twin guitar and vocal harmonies, huge power chords and a pounding rhythm section!" and I can't disagree. If you have a look at the artwork first, the sound of the band could go two directions. Either we are facing a band that appreciates epic metal... Continue Reading →
DANKO JONES announce ‘Power Trio’
Danko Jones, JC and Rich Knox are a power trio for sure and what is more logic than releasing an album that picks this up in the title. The band worked on a new longplayer that they announce today and the title is: ‘Power Trio’. The new longplayer will be available in the record stores... Continue Reading →
CD review WHITE VOID ‘Anti’
White Void and their music are not easy to characterize, as they combine a whole range of different styles and influences into a melange that gradually grows in expression and enthusiasm. But let's take it one step at a time. White Void is the brainchild of Lars Are Nedland, a longtime member of Borknagar and... Continue Reading →
CD review RONNIE ATKINS ‘One Shot’
Ronnie Atkins, that’s one of the most iconic frontmen in rock and metal. The Danish singer is renowned as a crucial part of Pretty Maids and also enriched the Nordic Union releases with his voice, not to forget his contribution to Avantasia’s great longplayers and live shows The shock came when it was announced that... Continue Reading →
CD review BONFIRE ‘Roots’
Bavaria's metal and rock veterans Bonfire have regained strength over the past few years. 'Temple of Lies' and 'Fistul of Fire' are evidence of a band that has picked up momentum. Singer Alexx Stahl certainly added his share to this positive development, as Bonfire mainman Hans Ziller has now again a good frontman next to... Continue Reading →
MARTY FRIEDMAN announce ‘Tokyo Jukebox 3’
Born in Washington DC, it is Tokyo being the homebase for guitar wizard Marty Friedman since 2003. The axeman released in 2009 and 2011 already two albums under the banner of 'Tokyo Jukebox', featuring cover versions of Japanese songs. The series will be enriched by a third strike on April 16th. The album comes via... Continue Reading →
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CD review ALICE COOPER ‘Detroit Stories’
The master of shock rock, Alice Cooper, has a level of popularity that many can only dream of. Far beyond the rock/metal scene, Vincent Damon Funrier, the real name of Alice Cooper, is known not only as a musician but also as an actor. The "we are not worthy" scene with Wayne and Garth from... Continue Reading →
MOTORPSYCHO announce new album ‘Kingdom of Oblivion’
Hard times call for big riffs. And, it seems, also for big news:Not only was Motorpsycho’s 2020 album “The All is One” nominated for a Spellemannprisen (a Norwegian Grammy) in the Best Rock Album category, but just recently the band also announced a new Motorpsycho album titled 'Kingdom of Oblivion'!"It is clear to us that TAIO reached a pretty wide... Continue Reading →
MYLES KENNEDY unveils details of ‘The Ides of March’
Alter Bridge and Slash and The Conspirators frontman Myles Kennedy announced a next solo album. 'The Ides of March' will see the light of day on May 14th and features eleven songs: Get AlongA Thousand WordsIn StrideThe Ides of MarchWake Me When It’s OverLove Rain DownTell It Like It IsMoonshotWanderlust BeginsSifting Through The FireWorried Mind... Continue Reading →
CD review SIGGI SCHWARZ ‘The Fire Inside’
The name Siggi Schwarz is most probably not known to the broader public, but experts of refined guitar music should have heard the name at least once. The musician, who is based in Heidenheim an der Brenz, already has a significant number of solo releases to his credit. In addition, Schwarz also works with greats... Continue Reading →
CD review BLAST BOMB ‘Rock’n’Roll Junkie’ – EP
Hamburg-based explosive rockers Blast Bomb have made good use of the Corona days and have been working on a new EP. 'Rock'n'Roll Junkie' is the promising title of this EP which will be available at the end of February. The title song is already unwrapped and can be enjoyed HERE. Blast Bomb, that stands for... Continue Reading →
CD review RICKY WARWICK ‘When Life Was Hard and Fast’
The Almighty, Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders and his solo albums, Ricky Warwick has an impressive musical history which will be enriched by a new chapter this year. 'When Life Was Hard and Fast' is the new record that is going to be a highlight of the year for fans of hard rock. Fans had... Continue Reading →
Wolfgang Van Halen and MAMMOTH WVH
The long awaited debut album of Wolfgang Van Halen is slowly taking shape. The artwork has now been revealed and a release date has also set. Mammoth WVH will release the first record on June 11th and the album will be released via EX1 Records / Explorer1 Music Group. With 'Distance' a first song was... Continue Reading →









