One of the few predictable things about In This Moment is the band’s unpredictability. That applies not only to their highly entertaining live shows, which offer far more than a display of musical creativity, but also to the way they approach their art as a whole. In This Moment have always stood for a more... Continue Reading →
FLOOR JANSEN – tour in 2027
Following the release of her solo debut album Paragon and her latest single “RUN,” Floor Jansen is kicking off this new phase of her career with tremendous international momentum. As one of the most versatile and charismatic voices in modern rock and metal, Jansen has recently further solidified her presence as a solo artist with... Continue Reading →
Review EXUMER “Death Mask Messiah”
Exumer got off to a strong start in the mid-’80s with Possessed by Fire. The title track in particular has become a classic when it comes to thrash metal. With their second album, Rising from the Sea, Mem von Stein and his bandmates scored another hit before things went quiet for the band. Exumer called it quits... Continue Reading →
Review MASTODON “Marrow Deep”
Marrow Deep is an album that, in many ways, marks the beginning of a new era for Mastodon. A lot has happened in the five years since the release of Hushed and Grim. The most profound event was undoubtedly the death of Brent Hinds. Now, almost exactly a year later, Mastodon return with a new album, and... Continue Reading →
Review KAMELOT “Dark Asylum”
Time flies. It’s hard to believe that 36 years have already passed since Kamelot released their debut album. The veterans of symphonic metal got started at a time when grunge and nu metal were making their way into the charts. That didn’t stop Thomas Youngblood from going against the trends and starting a band with... Continue Reading →
Review FLOTSAM AND JETSAM “Rats in the Temple”
Flotsam and Jetsam are one of those bands that delivered an exceptional debut, raised the bar with their second album, and, despite a few ups and downs along the way, never really disappoint. Doomsday for the Deceiver was their milestone debut, and with No Place for Disgrace followed a second record that took the band’s... Continue Reading →
Review GOROD “The Ember Gone”
Gorod hail from France, and their passion lies less with chanson and more with crushing metal. The band has been operating under the name Gorod since 2005, after spending several years as Gorgasm. Their trademark is technically demanding death metal, and that remains the driving force on their new album. “The Ember Gone” is the... Continue Reading →
Review AIRBOURNE “Airbourne”
Sometimes a band simply knows exactly what it wants to sound like. Airbourne are one of those bands. Since their early days, the Australians have stood for loud guitars, straight-ahead riffs, rock ’n’ roll attitude, and songs that feel like they were made to be played with the volume turned way up. With their self-titled... Continue Reading →
Review MOB RULES “Stories from the Verdant Vale”
A few days ago, Mob Rules released Stories From the Verdant Vale, an album that turns out to be not quite as new as it might first appear. The songs originated from the sessions for the band’s 2025 album Rise of the Ruler and were originally included on the earbook edition. At the time, they were an exclusive... Continue Reading →
DISSIMULATOR announced a new album
20 Buck Spin proudly announces the sophomore full-length album of Canadian Sci-fi Technical Deaththrashers Dissimulator, entitled Artifice Dissolves, set for release on October 2nd 2026.A first track, "Alloyed", is streaming here: https://youtu.be/vziIGhm0Te0?si=mVGRkuTE7lK26s45Vocalist / Guitarist Claude Leduc comments: “‘Alloyed’ is a philosophical musing about Günther Anders’ concept of Promethean shame - the idea that deep down... Continue Reading →
FLOOR JANSEN – new single, “Hytress” and tour dates
With her new single “Bring Me Silence,” released today via REVAMP Music / Warner Music, Floor Jansen returns to a more powerful, metal-influenced sound, ushering in a new chapter in her solo career. She also announces her new studio album, Hytress, set for release on January 15, 2027. You can watch the video for “Bring... Continue Reading →
WACKEN OPEN AIR and the UKE Hamburg are jointly calling for a “Blood Donation Day”
Donate blood and receive an exclusive Wacken T-shirt: The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) and Wacken Open Air (W:O:A) are continuing their joint blood donation activity. On Saturday, August 22, the UKE and W:O:A invite you to “Blood Donation Day” on the UKE campus. As a special guest, the Heavy METALCHOR e.V. will perform a... Continue Reading →
MYSTIC PROPHECY announce “In Metal”
German heavy metal torchbearers Mystic Prophecy have announced their brand-new studio album, In Metal, set for release on November 27, 2026, via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band, the album announcement arrives alongside the release of its first single, “Robots,” accompanied by an official... Continue Reading →
Review BEHEMOTH “I, Scvlptor”
Behemoth are one of the major names in black metal, and with I, Scvlptor, Nergal and the band present a new release. This isn’t exactly a brand-new album, but there is still plenty here to enjoy. I, Scvlptor features eight tracks in total, consisting of seven studio recordings and one live performance. The title track opens the... Continue Reading →
MINISTRY launch “We Hate” and you shouldn’t miss the video
It’s pretty self-evident that Ministry has never been a big fan of ‘Hair Mussolini’, especially now as he bombards the American people on a near daily basis with self-aggrandising AI slop. Al Jourgensen and co. therefore felt it necessary to give ‘Trumplethinskin’ a dose of his own medicine with a new single out today entitled... Continue Reading →









