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Starlit Pyre is a relatively new band. The French five-piece band was founded in 2024 and released their first EP. Titled "Veins of Sulfur", this four-track release sees the band draw inspiration from both Gothenburg. Starlit Pyre are clearly inspired by the melodic death metal that originated in the second largest city in Sweden. Bands... Continue Reading →
Amorphis have released their new single ‘Bones,’ a powerful preview of their upcoming album ‘Borderland’, set for release on September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. In contrast to the album’s first single, ‘Light and Shadow,’ which showcased a more uplifting tone, ‘Bones’ dives into darker, heavier territory. Emerging from the mythical depths of Finland’s... Continue Reading →
Following the announcement of their 15th studio album Borderland, Finnish metal icons Amorphis release the first single from their forthcoming opus today. "Light And Shadow," which can also be interpreted as a metaphor of the album title in the sense of counter-play between two parties close to each other, wins over listeners right away with... Continue Reading →
Finnish melodic death metal outfit Omnium Gatherum will embark on a tour in early 2026, leading them also to Hamburg. The band will play a show at Gruenspan, Hamburg on February 12th, 2026, joined by Fallujah and In Mourning. Here is where you can get your ticket: https://www.eventim.de/event/omnium-gatherum-gruenspan-20253708/
The Haunted are one of the veteran bands from Gothenburg that have contributed to a special sound coming out of Sweden's second largest city. Their sound incorporates the melodic death metal vibe of the early mid-90s, but The Haunted always had a solid portion of thrash metal integrated into their music. From their furious 1998... Continue Reading →
Deserted Fear is one of the rising acts when it comes to death metal made in Germany. The band from Thuringia was formed in 2007 and has published five albums, of which "Doomsday" is the latest. Three years after the release of "Doomsday", Deserted Fear is back with "Veins of Fire". Their sixth longplayer contains... Continue Reading →
Same old. Same old. This could be the review for the new Arch Enemy release "Blood Dynasty". What might be a very positive thing for some might be a bit of a downer for others who might have expected some more edges from the band that belongs to the pioneers of melodic death metal. "Blood... Continue Reading →
Today, Finnish melodic death metal heavyweights Voidfallen are celebrating the release of their much-awaited, new studio album "The Rituals of Resilience", that is out now on Noble Demon! Originally a two-piece project formed in 2019 by guitarists Tommi Kangaskortet and Henri Vuorenmaa, Voidfallen has since expanded into a full band, bringing their powerful compositions to life on stage. Their debut album, "The... Continue Reading →
The Halo Effect delivered a stunning debut album back in 2022, and that quality is what we could expect is what a look at the line-up explains. The Halo Effect, that's a group of veterans from the Gothenburg melodic death metal scene who have joined forces to forge a band that follows its own musical... Continue Reading →
With a new album out, Swedish melodic death metal powerhouse The Halo Effect will embark on a tour that kicks off in Copenhagen on January 16th, 2025. The tour also includes a sold out show in Hamburg, Germany. The Halo Effect will be joined on the tour by none other than Pain as special guest,... Continue Reading →
Melodic death metal force Dark Tranquillity will embark on the second leg of their European tour in 2025 with the first show taking in Turku, Finland on April 8th, 2024. The tour will end on May 14th, 2025 in Aarhus, Denmark and the itinerary also includes a show in Hamburg. Dark Tranquillity will play at... Continue Reading →
Finnish melodic death metal band Insomnium will start their European/UK tour on January 14th, 2025 in London. The guys will also play a show at Markthalle, Hamburg on 22.1.25 and the tour will end on January 28th, 2025 in Vienna, Austria. With Insomnium on tour will be Omnium Gatherum, who will perform the entire “Beyond”... Continue Reading →
German melodic death metal formation Deserted Fear will embark on a tour in 2025, featuring 10 shows in their home country. With them on tour will be Kvaen, Fall Of Serenity and Messticator from Hamburg. Here are the dates: 24.04. Hamburg - Bahnhof Pauli25.04. Essen - Turock26.04. Jena - F-Haus27.04. Osnabrück - Bastard Club (Matinée!)28.04. Kassel... Continue Reading →
Muscle flexing in musical terms is what Fit For An Autopsy are doing with their new album "The Nothing That Is". "The Nothing That Is" is the seventh studio album from the New Jersey-based deathcore specialists, following the highly successful "On What The Future Holds". Fit For An Autopsy's latest effort comes via Nuclear Blast... Continue Reading →
In the midst of the pandemic, a band emerged with a stunning debut album. "Access All Worlds" is the title of this release and it's Iotunn from Denmark who unleashed this excellent album. The guys had an EP out called "The Wizard Fails" before the full length debut, but it was "Access Al Worlds" that... Continue Reading →
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