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In less than two weeks, Katatonia will start their tour, promoting the recently released new album “Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State”. With them on the road are Evergrey and Klogr. One of the shows of this tour will take place at Gruenspan, Hamburg on 16.11.2025 and here is where you can get your... Continue Reading →
Almost 30 years ago to the day, I had the opportunity to experience Moonspell's music live for the first time. The band had just released their debut album, "Wolfheart", and were touring with Tiamat. The venue was called Arts & Crafts in Neu-Ulm, Germany, and although I had gone there to see Tiamat, it was... Continue Reading →
Greek heavy rock powerhouse Villagers Of Ioannina City have revealed the cover art and title of their upcoming studio album, “Venceremos”, set for release in Spring 2026 via Napalm Records! While details of the album remain under wraps, this announcement marks the beginning of an exciting new era for one of Europe’s most visionary and... Continue Reading →
Following the overwhelming response to “Silent Divide,” their first new single in over two years, Alter Bridge are now releasing another song. “What Lies Within” is the second single from their eighth album, which will be released on January 9, 2026, via Napalm Records. A driving guitar riff from Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti opens... Continue Reading →
"Portals" is the sixth album from the Icelandic rock band The Vintage Caravan. The band's name suggests that the trio is into 70s-inspired rock. A certain retro charm resonates with each of the band's records, and the newest effort is no exception. While The Vintage Caravan has classic rock roots, the band also adds a... Continue Reading →
Year of the Goat, based in Norrköping, are back with a new album. "Trivia Goddess" is the title of their fourth album, following the 2019 release of "Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis." Thomas Eriksson and his bandmates have created another rocking milestone, this time with ten mystic songs. Their sound is rooted in 60s and 70s... Continue Reading →
Burning Witches has been casting a spell on metalheads for ten years. The band started in Brugg, Switzerland in 2015, and to date, the five-piece has released five albums. Their new record, titled “Inquisition, ” is now available at record stores and includes a 12-song tracklist, as well as an intro and outro. "Sanguini Hominum"... Continue Reading →
October 26, 2024 saw Moonspell performing their first-ever symphonic show, dubbed "Opus Diabolicum", at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city. The band made history at this unforgettable live event, adding another magnificent chapter to both metal music made in Portugal and their very own legacy. Now, a year later, this monumental event can... Continue Reading →
Unleashed is a band that has been around for a long time. The band's roots go back to 1989. The band that became a forerunner of Swedish death metal was started by him after Johnny Hedlund and Nihilist parted ways. The four-piece premiered in 1991 with an album called “Where No Life Dwells”, marking the... Continue Reading →
Swiss heavy metal act Burning Witches have shared a new track taken from their forthcoming studio album, entitled Inquisition, which is slated for release on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records! Following the previously released album title track, this second single brings a powerful mix of classic heavy metal riffs and hard rock grooves to... Continue Reading →
Even after more than twenty years together, rockers Alter Bridge show no signs of fatigue. Celebrated by critics and fans for their catchy riffs, dueling guitar attacks and infectious vocal melodies, the quartet consisting of frontman Myles Kennedy, guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips are set to continue the trend with... Continue Reading →
Icelandic retro-fueled prog rock trio The Vintage Caravan have announced their return with their sixth studio album, entitled “Portals”, set for release on September 26, 2025 via Napalm Records! "We proudly present our sixth studio album, “Portals”. It’s our most diverse, dynamic, experimental album and in our opinion, our best effort yet," the band states. "”Portals” was... Continue Reading →
Founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1991, Katatonia has been one of the most impactful metal bands for over 30 years. Starting as a death metal band, the Swedes' sound changed dramatically to a more progressive metal style that still embraces mighty riffs but also emphasizes layered music that highlights calmer moments. After being part of... Continue Reading →
Unantastbar is a punk rock band that hails from Brixen, South Tyrol. Since their start in 2004, the band has provided high-energy punk rock for more than two decades. To celebrate this anniversary, the band released a live album called "Wir Leben Laut. Live." Their connected studio release, "Wir Leben Laut", was the band's first... Continue Reading →
Ventura, California is home to several metal bands. Cirith Ungol hails from there, as does Night Demon. Thrash metal also has a home there, as Warbringer have their headquarters in the Californian city. Warbringer started in 2004 and released a sixth longplayer so far. Their latest record is dated 2020 and is called "Weapons of... Continue Reading →
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