The Rods formed 45 years ago and are among the veterans of heavy metal from the US. The band was founded by David Feinstein, Ronnie James Dio's cousin, as well as Carl Canedy and Steven Starmer. Two of the founding members, Feinstein and Canedy, are still part of The Rods, along with drummer Freddy Villano.... Continue Reading →
Review HUNGER “Ruler of the Wolves” – EP
Several bands have the name Hunger, but only one released an EP called "Ruler of the Wolves." The members of Hunger are Dizzy D., Jara Solís, Rudolf V., and Vick Rodríguez. For their EP, they also included Fabio Alessandrini on drums. Inspired by the sound of the '80s, Hunger fuses speed and power metal into... Continue Reading →
Review ELEINE „We Stand United“ – EP
I first came across the Swedish metal band Eleine in 2022 when they supported Sonata Arctica on their acoustic tour. I recall a show that, despite being acoustic, was very powerful and full of energy. It was an impressive set that raised the bar for the main act. Eleine is now launching a new EP,... Continue Reading →
“Pay With Your Blood“ campaign on 13.9.2025 in Hamburg
The “Pay with your Blood” blood donation campaign is entering its next round and will take place at eight locations across Germany. Wacken Open Air is continuing the successful campaign and, together with the Universitätsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), is hosting a major kick-off event at the UKE on September 13, 2025. Lord of the Lost will... Continue Reading →
Review WALTER TROUT „Sign of the Times“
Walter Trout was always a familiar name to me, but I didn't start digging deeper into his music until a few years ago. The 2020 album "Ordinary Madness" fascinated me and was my introduction to the discography of the blues rock icon. These days, Trout is launching his latest effort, "Sign of the Times." It... Continue Reading →
Review PRIMAL FEAR “Domination”
German metal veterans Primal Fear launch the new album “Domination, ” a special release since the band overcame tough times to create it. The occurrence of lineup changes along the way is another factor to consider, and in this context, the start of a new era is marked by "Domination." You are probably aware of... Continue Reading →
Review GLENN HUGHES “Chosen”
Glenn Hughes is one of the greats in rock. The singer and bassist from Cannock, England, started out in the early 70s with a band called Trapeze, and he entered the spotlight when he joined Deep Purple in 1973. This brought a lot of attention to Hughes, which also benefited his first solo album, released... Continue Reading →
Review NAILED TO OBSCURITY “Generation of the Void”
German metal group Nailed To Obscurity premiered with "Abyss" in 2007 and have released a total of four long players, with "Black Frost" being the latest to date. The album was released in 2019, and six years later, the band is returning with their next release. The title of the next studio album from the... Continue Reading →
Review FM “Brotherhood”
British rock veterans FM are set to release their 15th studio album. “Brotherhood” showcases the band's enduring talent for crafting melodic rock. The band is currently in a highly productive phase, having released “Old Habits Die Hard” in 2024, and now the new album is already in the starting blocks. “Brotherhood” contains eleven songs, with... Continue Reading →
Review WUCAN “Axioms”
Wucan is the brainchild of Francis Tobolsky. Back in 2011, she was looking for musicians with whom to create music, and after finding Tim, Pätz and Patrik, everything was in place to work on a debut album. Francis and Tim are the only remaining founding members, and they are the driving force behind a band... Continue Reading →
SAMMY HAGAR announces new live album
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar announces “Sammy Hagar & The Best of All Worlds Band: The Residency”, a hit-filled live album captured during his acclaimed 2025 Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, set for release on October 10, 2025. Featuring Hagar and The Best of All Worlds Band—Michael Anthony... Continue Reading →
Review VICIOUS RUMORS “The Devil’s Asylum”
"The Devil's Asylum" is Vicious Rumors' 14th studio album and a metal masterpiece. Five years after launching "Celebration Decay" Geoff Thorpe and band have returned with their latest effort - an album featuring eleven new songs. Compared with its predecessor, there are some new elements that make "The Devil's Asylum" a great album. Alongside Thorpe,... Continue Reading →
STARLIGHT RITUAL – new album and lead single
Canada's hard rocking metallers Starlight Ritual have revealed a first song from their upcoming second album "Rogue Angels", scheduled for October 31st 2025 via High Roller Records. A video clip for the track "On The Run" is available here: https://youtu.be/-ga3IN642Kg?si=4Mzq7qeQ5F05pLqh
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP launched a new song
Michael Schenker and MSG launched a next single, taken from the upcoming album „Don‘t Sell Your Soul“ which will come via earMUSIC on October 3rd, 2025 . „I Can‘t Stand Waiting“ is the title of this new track and you can listen to it on relevant streaming platforms. Furthermore, the second leg of the „My... Continue Reading →
HELLOWEEN – „Giants & Monsters“ out now
„Giants & Monsters“ is the title of the new Helloween album which is out now and the review is online on Markus’ Heavy Music Blog. The album release is accompanied by a 90’s MTV style music video with "A Little Is A Little Too Much." Under complete banishment of AI, it beams the viewer into... Continue Reading →




