Danish metal outfit, Grandience, is pleased to unveil their video for "Agony." The track comes off the band's debut full-length, Anomaly, out now on Metal Blade Records. Comments guitarist/vocalist Jakob Lærke Harris, "People who know us by now should be aware that we like to mix things up and see what we can make work. 'Agony' is... Continue Reading →
Review GRADIENCE “Anomalies”
Copenhagen is a vibrant city, so it should come as no surprise that an innovative band like Gradience has emerged from the Danish capital. Gradience are Gavin Mistry and Jakob Lærke Harris. The two formed the band in 2022, and their debut single, “This Abyss,” already created a first wave of excitement. Ironsight was the first EP... Continue Reading →
Review WALKWAYS „A Reminder“
A Reminder is a grade-A album—at least if you go by its title and the songs themselves. A Reminder is the third album from the guys from Tel Aviv, and it’s not just the letter “A” that gets the pole position in the album title; all 13 songs begin with an “A” as well. It’s... Continue Reading →
Review IN THIS MOMENT “Witch”
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 →
Live report ELBRIOT 2026, Open Air am Grossmarkt, Hamburg – August 8th, 2026
Early August also means one thing again this year: Elbriot in Hamburg. The open-air festival at Hamburg’s Grossmarkt has been a fixture on the city’s metal calendar for quite some time now, and once again, it opens its gates for another day of roaring live music. It would be hard to ask for better conditions... Continue Reading →
IMMINENCE – tour dates for 2027
Imminence has announced new headlining tour dates for Europe in early 2027. Following the global success of their critically acclaimed 2024 album “The Black” and sold-out shows at the Palladium in Cologne and the Inselpark Arena in Hamburg last December, this tour marks the biggest milestone yet in the band’s live career. With these new... Continue Reading →
Review FUTURE PALACE “Resurgence”
Resurgence is already the fourth album from Berlin-based metalcore outfit Future Palace, who formed in 2018. The trio of Maria, Manuel, and Johannes made a strong first impression with their debut album, Escape. They continued building on that foundation with Run and Distortion, before taking the next step with a new record label. Resurgence marks the band's first release through Century... Continue Reading →
Review ALLT “Ataraxia”
Hailing from Karlskoga, Sweden, Allt formed in 2020. After releasing a handful of singles and EPs, the band made a strong first impression with their 2024 debut album, From the New World. Two years later, Ataraxia marks the next chapter in the band's evolution. Their sophomore effort features nine songs and, with a runtime of just 31 minutes,... Continue Reading →
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – UK and European tour in early 2027
The multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announced today the UK and European leg of their 20th-anniversary world tour, which will take place in early 2027. Featuring special guest Lamb of God, the tour brings together two of the most dominant forces in hard rock and metal. The lineup is rounded out by... Continue Reading →
KORN announce six arena shows in Germany
Without Korn, the music world would be a different place today. This fall, the metal icons will return to Germany for six arena shows as part of their Euro Tour 2026—along with special guests Architects and the rotating opening acts Youth Code and Pixel Grip. With this top-notch, cross-generational heavy music lineup, unforgettable evenings are... Continue Reading →
Review LAMB OF GOD “Into Oblivion”
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Lamb Of God grew to become one of the most influential bands in modern metal. Their fusion of thrash metal, metalcore and groove metal is unique and easily identifiable. Another important aspect of Lamb Of God’s musical identity is the vocals of Randy Blythe, and the band's stable line-up has also... Continue Reading →
WHITECHAPEL – ‘Burn Forever European Tour 2027’ dates
Whitechapel are happy to announce their return to European shores in January 2027. The trek features them, Sylosis, 200 Stab Wounds and Tribal Gaze. Comments Whitechapel's guitarist Alex Wade. "We are excited to announce the 'Burn Forever European Tour 2027'. This will mark a long over due full European headline run featuring some of the sickest names in... Continue Reading →
Live report HEAVEN SHALL BURN, THE HALO EFFECT, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER & FROZEN SOUL, Inselpark Arena, Hamburg – February 27th, 2026
German metallers Heaven Shall Burn recently released the album “Heimat”, and after playing some release shows at smaller venues, the five-piece band is currently touring larger venues. The band will perform at Hamburg’s Inselpark Arena tonight, and they aren’t alone on this tour. They are joined by The Halo Effect, The Black Dahlia Murder and... Continue Reading →
OUR MIRAGE – “Fractured Minds” out now
The new album from Our Mirage is titled “Fractured Minds”. Founded in 2017, the band belongs to the younger generation of European metalcore bands, combining hard-hitting riffs and shouts with emotional and melodic moments. Alongside live shows, streaming is an important way for the band to share their music. Therefore, it isn’t much of a... Continue Reading →
Review TEXTURES “Genotype”
Textures is one of the most well-established names in Dutch progressive metal. Founded in 2001, the band debuted in 2003 with “Polars”. This marked the beginning of their journey to becoming a key player in the world of sophisticated metal. However, things never last forever, and Textures announced their split in 2017, with a final... Continue Reading →









